Top Europe Attractions & Museums

Avoid the endless queues at one of Rome's busiest landmarks and spend more time steeped in its history. Navigate the many rooms of the Vatican Museums with a tour guide, explore the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo's masterpiece, and finish in St. Peter's Basilica (optional) with free time to explore its tombs or pay on the day to climb its dome.

See one of the most renowned artworks of the Italian Renaissance—and take the hassle out of sightseeing—with a tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery. Get up close to Michelangelo's “David” and view other masterpieces by artists such as Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Giambologna. Leave with a deeper understanding of Italian Renaissance art—something you'd skim over on your own.

The Vatican draws thousands of visitors daily for a good reason—the UNESCO-listed complex houses priceless religious artworks and Renaissance architecture. This skip-the-line ticket grants fast-track access to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Rather than waiting in endless lines, breeze through admission and get right to the hundreds of papal galleries and Michelangelo’s frescoes.

Lines at Oskar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow can eat into the time you have for its exhibits. Prebooked access lets you head inside the former enamel factory, where Schindler protected more than 1,000 Jewish workers from deportation. Choose a guided tour with commentary, or explore the multimedia exhibits at your own pace.

Get peace of mind by arranging entry to Paris’s Musée d'Orsay in advance. By pre-booking admission through this option, guests can enjoy speedier entry and a dedicated entrance, leaving more time to explore Orsay’s extensive collection of Impressionist French art. With no specific entry or exit time, travelers can relax as they take in the sculptures, paintings, and photographs on display.

Don’t waste your precious time in Paris waiting in long ticket lines at the Eiffel Tower. Instead, streamline your sightseeing experience with this group tour, which includes reserved access tickets and a guide. Opt to access the Second Floor via stairs or elevator, or upgrade to ascend all the way to the Summit for some of the best views of Paris. You can also upgrade to complete the experience with a Seine River cruise.

The Colosseum is one of Rome's most-visited attractions, but many travelers miss the chance to learn about the ancient site when visiting alone. This guided tour helps you get the most out of your visit by taking you inside the Colosseum with a guide who brings its history to life. Afterward, continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for further immersion in Ancient Rome.

Go behind the scenes and gain a better understanding of the time and work that goes into crystal making on this tour of the House of Waterford Crystal factory. Your guide explains the step-by-step process of crystal making, as you wander the rooms where different techniques are used along the way. Meet a few of the high-end crystal makers, and visit the retail store where you can explore one of the world’s largest displays of Waterford Crystals.

Vienna's Belvedere Museum is a spectacular baroque landmark, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rather than struggling to see its masterworks as part of a group tour, this admission ticket allows you to explore the Upper Belvedere at your own pace. See works from the Middle Ages all the way up to the present day including the “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt and works by Claude Monet, Max Beckmann, and Vincent van Gogh.

Aeroscopia is one of the leading aviation and aeronautical museums in France and lies just a 25-minute drive from Toulouse. On this self-guided tour, discover Toulouse’s aviation history through interactive exhibitions, step on-board an Airbus A300B and Concorde, and admire the huge collection of aircraft including everything from WWII fighters and commercial planes.

While guided tours offer a great way to check off the Accademia Gallery's highlights, they don't leave time for lingering. Explore at your own pace with this prebooked entry ticket, free from the rush of a group. See Michelangelo's "David" statue, and stay as long as you like during museum opening hours to linger at your favorite Renaissance masterpieces.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour. Explore the institution at your own pace to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays, watch audiovisual presentations, and feel the excitement of an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic, the Titanic’s tender ship.

Discover the political and artistic grandeur of Venice with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square Museums. Walk through the lavish chambers of Venetian rulers, cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and visit the old prisons where Casanova was once held. Enhance your experience with a detailed guidebook available in multiple languages, offering historical insights and a customizable itinerary. With your included ticket, explore the Museo Correr, uncovering Venetian lifestyle, Napoleon’s Royal Rooms, and the secrets of the Republic’s naval power.

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.

Experience the Musée de l'Orangerie at your convenience with a reserved access entrance ticket. Eliminate the hassle of long queues and waiting for ticket sales to commence with your advance booking. Navigate through the museum at your leisure, free from the constraints of large group tours, allowing you to fully appreciate the incredible artworks on display. The Musée de l'Orangerie is an art gallery showcasing impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, situated in the western corner of Tuileries Gardens adjacent to Place de la Concorde in Paris. While it is best known as the permanent location for Claude Monet's eight Water Lilies murals, don’t miss out on viewing other significant pieces by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, and Maurice Utrillo among many others.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. This admission ticket offers full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, so you can explore the natural wonders at your own pace. Also included is a ride on the park’s panoramic view, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

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.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Skip the sightseeing hassle and secure your admission before you travel by booking your tickets in advance. Upon arrival, step into a large, air-conditioned capsule and take to the skies for impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is an Athens must-see—but it can be hard to make the most of it when visiting alone. To better understand the attraction’s historic significance, explore with a guide who can bring its history to lfie. This group tour offers a hassle-free way to see the best of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and other monuments. You can also upgrade to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

Get up close and personal with one of London’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks when you book tickets to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century, the landmark is renowned for it soaring dome, and has hosted royal weddings and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. You’ll explore the interior, can ascend to the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery (the latter of which offers panoramic views over London), and even visit the crypt.

Florence is home to three “David” statues, but Michelangelo's original masterpiece is housed in the Accademia Gallery. Guarantee your visit and see the real thing without waiting by prebooking timed-entry tickets. Whether you want to quickly see the colossal statue and move on—or take in other Renaissance artworks by Botticelli, Pontormo, and more—do so at your own pace.

The Louvre’s collection spans worlds from ancient Egypt to Renaissance Italy and 19th-century France and you could spend days exploring and still not see it all. Hit the highlights without sacrificing swathes of your vacation on this tour with an art historian guide. As well as icons like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, see gems that larger tours miss.

Enjoy a more immersive way to learn about Irish whiskey, and guarantee your admission in advance, on a guided tour of Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin. Learn the history of the iconic Irish brand as you explore the distillery and listen to commentary from your guide. Discover the secrets behind the complex distillation process—and then cap off your experience by tasting whiskey in the elegant distillery bar.