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Save time when you visit the Vatican Museums by pre-booking this half-day tour with skip-the-line admissions. This tour lets you bypass the ticket lines and head inside to see its most impressive exhibits such as the Sistine Chapel. You also have the chance to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church on earth, or if it is closed, visit the stunning Raphael Rooms. Please note that you are still required to go through the security queue.

Reaching Pompeii from Rome on your own means sorting trains and connections, and the ruins are vast enough to lose your bearings once you arrive. Join a guided tour to handle both, with coach transport from Rome and a route straight to the site's highlights. From there, you can shape the day: add a crater hike or a geologist-led walk at Mt. Vesuvius, extend your time in Pompeii, or upgrade to a Neapolitan lunch over the Bay of Naples.

Getting around to see Rome's vast number of landmarks is tricky when you're short on time. This group tour is optimized for travelers without much time to spare. Learn about Rome's rich cultural, artistic, and architectural history from your guide as you follow them to multiple city highlights, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.

No one should leave Rome without visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum, or Palatine Hill, where the city began—yet understanding the history behind the ruins can be a challenge when visiting independently. Enrich your visit with crucial context on this guided tour which also includes admission. Prefer the freedom of visiting alone? Then opt for entry combined with an audioguide, and listen to recorded insights while you wander.

The Vatican Museums hold a collection so vast that first-time visitors lose hours finding the highlights. An art historian-guide cuts through it, with entry included and a route straight to the major works, ending at the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's ceiling. Hear the stories behind the art as you go, and upgrade to add a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

Check off two of southern Italy’s UNESCO destinations in just one day on this private tour from Rome. Explore both the ruins of Pompeii and the scenic Amalfi Coast, leaving all the planning and organization to your lead. Ideal for travelers staying in the Eternal City, discover more of the country without having to hire a vehicle or navigate unfamiliar public transportation.

Maximize your time in Rome with this Vatican Museums tour that includes the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, complete with handy skip-the-line access that saves you from waiting around in long queues. Choose from multiple start times and explore the museum’s vast collection with guide to provide commentary and show you highlights that you might miss on your own.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, as your guide leads you through the Vatican to its Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

Maximize your Roman adventure with this thoughtfully designed full-day Rome tour. This immersive experience takes you to the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks, including highlights like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain. With an English-speaking guide and all major admission fees included, this tour ensures you savor Rome’s rich history, art, and culture in just one unforgettable day.

The Vatican Museums are among the largest museums in the world and with over five million annual visitors they can get incredibly crowded. This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time and not be restricted by a guided tour. Save time with fast-track, skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you.

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region with limited time isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spend less time waiting and more time gazing at the Sistine Chapel and other artworks of the Vatican Museums with this skip-the-line admission ticket that proves an obvious choice for time-pressed travelers. This flexible option allows you to choose a time slot to suit your schedule and includes multimedia video that brings ancient Rome to life. Plus, add another fascinating element to your day with either breakfast inside the Vatican, a ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo, or a panoramic bus tour.

Visit the Capuchin Crypt, officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, using a skip-the-line admission ticket. With timed entrance to the Crypt you’ll avoid the crowds in Rome. Follow a Blue Badge guide for a 45-minute tour through the underground chambers containing the bones of some 4,000 people amassed over five centuries.

Rome is most beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings, lively cafes, and bustling atmosphere. With this small-group tour, you'll explore the city when the temps drop and daytime crowds depart, from the seat of a zippy electronic bicycle. This tour also includes a welcome aperitif and local food and wine samples.

Arena Floor access at the Colosseum is not included in a standard ticket—this group tour upgrades the visit to include the level where gladiatorial combat and animal fights took place. A guide covers the Colosseum's history from the Arena Floor itself before continuing to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the focus shifts to civic and daily life in ancient Rome.

Rome’s ancient ruins can be overwhelming and hard to interpret on your own. This guided tour brings them to life, giving historical context and fascinating stories behind each site. In just a few hours, explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with insights that make history vivid and easy to understand.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a chance to explore the Roman Forum on your own, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Make the most of your time in Rome and cover the city's A-list attractions without the hassle of a map and guidebook with this small-group walking tour. Navigate the crowds more efficiently with a guide as you stroll through Rome's historic center. Marvel at must-see attractions such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and more with insights from your guide.

Rome’s ancient sites can take hours to navigate on your own, but this small-group tour helps you see three highlights efficiently. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide leading the way. As you explore, hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and daily life while exploring the ruins where ancient Rome once thrived.

Millions visit the Colosseum each year, but not everyone makes it to the reconstructed Arena Floor—usually off-limits to the public. On this small-group tour, you’ll visit the millennia-old gladiatorial ring from every angle, including both below and above. Be transported to an era marked by gladiatorial combat, grand spectacles, and imperial grandeur. Then continue to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, where you'll delve into the origins of Rome.

Maximize your time in Rome with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Join a local expert as you explore these iconic sites, hear fascinating stories, and enjoy included admission fees, all while avoiding the crowds.

The ancient mausoleum-turned-fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most striking sights, but its tumultuous history can be tough to decipher without an expert leading the way. This small-group tour includes admission and headsets to help you hear your guide clearly as you explore the papal apartments and internal halls. End with spectacular views over the Tiber River and city from the rooftop terrace.

Discover one of Rome's most macabre, ancient attractions—and enjoy a seamless sightseeing option—on this express tour of the city's Catacombs. Save precious time with round-trip transit from the city center, and explore in the company of a guide. You'll discover underground burial chambers, subterranean basilicas, and more, all in record time—and all while learning stories you'd miss if visiting on your own.