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There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.

Don’t waste your precious vacation waiting in long ticket lines—see Madrid’s Royal Palace with ease, thanks to this combination of skip-the-line admission and a guided tour. As you follow your guide around the opulent rooms, learn about royal history, and check off highlights such as the Banquet Hall and the Throne Room.

Skip the hassle of navigating Rome’s busy streets and piecing together transportation with a flexible sightseeing pass that brings top landmarks like Vatican City, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon into one easy route. With the freedom to explore at your own pace and onboard insights to add context, these flexible sightseeing tickets make it easy to see more of the Eternal City, with the 72-hour option also including a panoramic night tour.

On this eminently civilized guided tour with a round trip transportation from Paris. Your guide will show you the most magnificent of the 2,000 rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments, and the King’s Private Apartments, then introduce you to the magical 2,000-acre (800-hectare) gardens.

Gaze out across the Colosseum as the gladiators once did with this exclusive tour that takes you into the restricted areas of the arena floor. Admire the ancient amphitheater from a unique vantage point and learn about its history and design from your guide before continuing on to explore the ruins in the Roman Forum and on Palatine Hill.

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the amphitheater's restricted Arena Floor, something the majority of travelers aren't able to access. Gain deeper insights through your guide's commentary, which goes beyond what you'll find on the information panels.

Prague’s history lies not just in the streets of its Old Town but in the underground and cellars from the 12th to 14th century most visitors never see. This tour lets you into this secret world that’s not accessible independently, with a guide sharing its stories. See subterranean rooms from the Middle Ages, hear about the fascinating—and sometimes dark—things that took place here, and learn more about Prague’s long, complex history.

Skip the lines at Park Guell with this fast-pass guided tour package. With a certified site guide showing you around this wild UNESCO site, you’ll marvel at the scenic garden complex, modernist structures, colorful mosaics, and views of Barcelona. Spend about an hour exploring Gaudi’s finest work with less time in line and more time appreciating the park.

Skip the long lines and explore Barcelona’s Sagrada Família on a tour offered exclusively in your selected language—English, Spanish, French, or German. Enter with priority access and follow your expert guide through Gaudí’s architectural masterpiece while learning about its history, symbolism, and ongoing construction. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore on your own and use an included discount at a nearby café.

There are so many things to see in Prague that it can be difficult knowing where to start. Join a comprehensive walking tour and discover many of the city’s major attractions in just a few hours. Follow your guide as they lead you to Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square, and more. You even get to skip the line at popular Prague Castle, with included entry.

Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard—and discover insider sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this Harry Potter–themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, stroll the city's winding streets, and spot the mysterious alleys and atmospheric landmarks that inspired the wizarding world.

Make the most of your time at Rome's Colosseum with exclusive access to the Arena Floor—something most visitors miss out on. Explore the site independently as you listen to a behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators, and more with an audio guide. Next up, join a guide to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and learn more about daily life for the ancient Romans.

Few visitors to the Colosseum see all its areas, but this guided tour gives you access to parts of this ancient arena that are usually off-limits. Choose to explore only the main levels, or upgrade to the Arena Floor or Underground chambers to walk in the footsteps of gladiators. After your visit, continue your tour at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and gain deeper insight into Ancient Roman life.

Travel through Lisbon's key areas and secrets on a private electric tuk-tuk tour. Save time and cover more ground with stops at iconic monuments and views from the Seven Hills. Learn about Lisbon's history and culture while visiting traditional neighborhoods like Alfama, Graça, and Mouraria, plus modern districts such as Chiado and Bairro Alto.

Have only a limited time in the British capital? See the best of London in just half a day—and enjoy a more immersive way to see the sights—on this guided walking tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, and set off to explore London’s bustling heart and key landmarks. You can look forward to spotting sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and more.

Reaching the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on the outskirts of London means working out trains and connections before you even arrive. Ride a coach straight there from central London at a departure time you pick when booking, with entry included. Once inside, explore the film sets, costumes, and props of the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace, and see how the special effects were made.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum marks the site of the Nazi German concentration camp where over a million Jews and other prisoners died during World War II. Your guide leads your tour of the two separate camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, enhancing your understanding. Round-trip transfers come direct from your Krakow address or a central meeting point, while a wide range of departure times lets you plan ahead.

Witness the three wonders of the famous Iceland Golden Circle, without the hassle of driving, on a day trip from Reykjavik. Travel by climate-controlled vehicle with a guide and learn the history and geology of each site. See the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, the bubbling pools and Strokkur waterspout at Geysir, and the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only at the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you. Travel between Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more while enjoying panoramic city views from an open-top bus. Explore at your own pace, learn local history with onboard commentary, and upgrade your experience to include a River Thames cruise for a fresh perspective of the capital.

Escape the urban bustle of Bucharest for the day to discover the legends and treasures of Transylvania. Wander through the Gothic chambers and turrets of Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ thanks to its spooky atmosphere and ties to Vlad the Impaler, and then feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale on a tour of splendid Peles Castle, the former royal residence of Romanian kings. Finally, explore one of Transylvania’s most well-preserved medieval villages on a walking tour of Brasov.

Stroll Lisbon’s historic, culture-filled cobblestone streets on a small-group guided walking tour. Walk the city’s oldest quarter, Moorish Alfama, elegant Chiado, and monumental Baixa. This Lisbon walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience the city’s rich culture while checking off must-see landmarks such as the Carmo church and Commerce Square. Plus, walk to some of the city’s best cafés and boutiques.

Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

Home to a vast collection of Italian Renaissance art, Florence's Accademia Gallery can feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Navigate the museum’s vast halls with a local guide who enriches your experience with informative narration. After your tour, feel free to stay on as long as you want to explore independently.