Tours and Trips in Europe

 A visit to the Vatican doesn't have to mean contending with crowds. This tour grants you early entry to the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and special access to a room not normally open to tours. Get ahead of other tours with your small group. This approximately 4-hour tour will give you time to appreciate the art and history that has enchanted people for generations.

Discover Rome's key ancient landmarks - and set off before the crowds and the heat are at their peak - on this small-group, early-morning tour. Meet your guide near to the Colosseum and head straight inside, thanks to your skip-the-line tickets. The tour continues next with a stop at the Palatine Hill - which offers exceptional views overlooking the city - before concluding at the Roman Forum. Audio headsets are included so you can hear your guide's every word.

The Vatican Museums are among the most visited museums in the world, so it's no surprise that it can get crowded. This 3-hour early bird tour lets you visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica before the crowds arrive, with skip-the-line entrance and a small group of up to 12 people.

See the Colosseum with a skip-the-line ticket on an early morning, hour-long tour. Perfect if you are short on time, the experience showcases the highlights of the ancient Roman amphitheater with fun facts about the gladiator battles of bygone days. If you have a little more time free and want to learn more about Ancient Rome, upgrade to include an extra 1.5-hour tour of nearby Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Get an early start in ancient Athens during this 3-hour morning city tour offering minimal crowds and a variety of sensory delights. Wander the historic Varvakeios Market, observing the bustle of early-morning shoppers picking up their daily goods. Then ascend to the timeless Acropolis, listening to the sweet song of sunrise birdcalls as you admire this famous wonder. Cap off your "early riser" excursion with coffee and a cheese or spinach pie at a traditional pastry shop on Syntagma Square. A tour host, breakfast and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter's Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex almost an hour before it opens to the general public on this 3-hour, early-access tour that's limited to just 12 participants. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.

Indulge in an evening of classic Parisian romance with a Seine River cruise followed by a cabaret show at the legendary Moulin Rouge. On the 1.5-hour dinner cruise, glide past landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower while savoring a multicourse menu of traditional French fare. After docking, you'll be whisked away to bohemian Montmartre to catch the dazzling 'Feerie' show at the city's most famous nightclub. Feast your eyes on extravagant costumes and talented dancers as you toast your night out with a half bottle of Champagne.

Breeze past notoriously long entrance queues at the Vatican with a skip-the-line admission ticket and tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. A personal headset and small group size ensure you can always clearly hear your guide, who provides little-known facts and anecdotes about works of art often missed by visitors.

Beat the crowds at the Vatican Museums with this private, early-entry 3.5-hour tour that allows you to get inside before the general public. See the highlights of Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, plus the Cabinet of Masks - a Vatican Museums section that is typically closed to visitors. Families traveling with children will be given a child-friendly guide.

Get a night in Edinburgh off to a spooky start on an early evening 75-minute walking tour of the Old Town's lanes and underground vaults. Led by a costumed guide, explore the old quarter's secret 'wynds' (alleys) and closes, hearing tales of their 18th-century slums and stories of murders and crimes. Then, head into the city's underground vaults where ghosts and spirits are still said to lurk.

Beat the crowds to the Vatican, and explore its famous museum complex before the doors open to the general public. The early morning experience is led by a private guide, just for your group, so you can ask as many questions as you wish while you explore. See the Vatican Museums' treasures, then step inside the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica to admire some of the world's finest examples of Renaissance art.

See the Sistine Chapel without the crowds and a 3-hour, 45-minute small-group tour of the Vatican Museum's highlights and St. Peter's Basilica. You'll tour the Sistine Chapel, get skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica, and learn about the Vatican's fascinating art, history, and architecture, with a personal headset so you can hear every word of the guide's stories.

Enjoy a tranquil way to explore the always-popular Vatican Museums on this early-morning, private tour. Meet your guide right after the museums have opened, before they're flooded with visitors, and head straight inside with skip-the-line entry. You'll see the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. You'll also have the rare opportunity to explore the Cabinet of Masks: an area of the Vatican Museums that is open to only a few visitors each day.

Get to the Vatican early in the morning and enjoy skip-the-line access to get inside its sacred walls. Book a tour with a private guide and beat the crowds, saving yourself the hours of waiting in line. Guarantee your entry to this magnificent collection of art and architecture, and discover the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more with your professional art historian guide.

Be mesmerized by the artistic treasures of the Vatican in silence and peace before the throngs of daytime visitors arrive. After starting the day with a traditional Italian breakfast (if option selected), enter the Vatican Museums 1 hour before they open to the public. Admire world-famous attractions including the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel while your guide shares the stories behind the art. You'll also skip the long line to step inside the magnificent St Peter's Basilica. Tour size is limited for a more personalized experience.

The first few centuries of Christianity was severely persecuted by the Roman Empire.  A cult of the martyrs and saints grew to venerate the heroic testimonies of the men, women & children who gave their lives, often after extreme torture, rather than deny their faith.  This tour visits some of the places associated with some of the women of this early period of Christianity in Rome and explains the influence they had on Early Christianity. This tour is a 2 hour easy walking tour which visits the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major and the relics of Christ's crib from Bethlehem, the world famous Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Succour, the Basilica of Santa Prassede and the pillar on which Christ was scourged, the Church of Santa Prudenza and the square of Santa Maria dei Monti.Our expert guides have masters level qualifications in either philosophy, theology, art history or archaeology, are mother tongue English speakers and are great fun.

Step inside one of Italy's most famous art museums on this 2-hour guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Avoid the crowds with early access and skip-the-line entrance, then learn more about the museum's highlights with the help of an art historian guide. Prepare to be impressed as you spot works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, and view iconic paintings like Titian's 'Venus of Urbino' and Botticelli's 'Primavera'. Best of all: your ticket is still valid after the tour ends, so you can continue exploring for as long as you want.

Get a head-start on your sightseeing and avoid the crowds with early access to the Vatican Museums before the doors open to the public. Start with VIP entry to the Sistine Chapel to experience this gorgeous space in peace. Continue on to see the rest of the Vatican Museums ahead of the general public. Choose a tour with an art history expert guide or a self-guided audioguide tour.

See masterpiece of Ancient Rome on a carefully planned 1.5 hour private guided tour of the Colosseum. Skip the lines to enjoy fast track entry, and stay inside as long as you want once the tour is finish.Continue towards Palatine Hill and Roman Forum and explore them both at your own pace.

Get an early start to your sightseeing at the Vatican Museums with admission before opening hours. Follow an expert guide through the complex before the general public and avoid the crowds during your 3-hour tour. Marvel at Michelangelo's world-renowned works at the Sistine Chapel and enjoy privileged, skip-the-line access to the awe-inspiring St Peter's Basilica.