Tours and Trips in Europe

Give St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum the attention it deserves on a 3-hour private tour. Skip the lines with your pre-booked ticket and professional guide, and see the highlights of the Winter Palace, once home to Russia's tsars; and principal Hermitage galleries, famously home to some three million treasures. Ogle the opulent palace staircase, Throne Hall and other rooms as your guide shares anecdotes of the rulers who used them. Then, explore the galleries to view artworks by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt and more, as your guide recounts their artistic secrets.

Beat the crowds and get to the Uffizi Gallery right as it opens for a private tour of one of the world's finest Renaissance art collections. Lines can stretch for hours, but you'll skip the long wait with priority access and head right inside with a private art historian guide. Make the most fo your visit by learning the background and significance of famous works by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian, and other masters, plus lesser-known pieces.

If you've only got a short time to see the best of Amsterdam and its surrounds then opt for an activity-packed tour that combines guided sightseeing with the flexibility of independent travel. This tour, which provides a great overview of Holland for first-time visitors, includes a visit to the windmills and cheese factories of Zaanse Schans; an admission ticket for the virtual reality This Is Holland experience; and a cruise on the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring.

Take a walk through history during this flexible-length guided walking tour of Madrid. Pass by iconic Madrid landmarks like the Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente and much more. You'll also explore some of the Spanish capital's oldest buildings like Casa de la Villa (City Hall) and Casa de Cisneros, both dating back to the medieval era. Finish your trip with one of several optional activities like a Prado Museum visit, Royal Palace tour, traditional Flamenco show and tapas dinner. A guide and hotel pickup (for morning guests) are also included.

Breeze past notoriously long lines at the Uffizi Gallery when you book this small-group tour with a pre-reserved admission ticket. Going with a guide is recommended, as you'll get to hear stories and secrets about the Medici family that you won't find in the guidebooks. The small group size provides an intimate experience, with ample time for questions and a break on the rooftop terrace for refreshments and city views.

Join this 3-hour small group tour and visit the landmarks of Milan's city centre. Your professional kid-friendly guide will lead you to the magnificent Cathedral of Milan, with its golden "Madonnina" at the top of the roof, and a host of other highlights including Piazza dei Mercanti, the ancient commercial city centre with its "talking stones", the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can rotate on the bull represented on the floor asking for good luck, the Piazza della Scala, where you can see the famous "La Scala" Theatre, Palazzo Marino, the statue of Leonardo Da Vinci, and the Sforza Castle.3 hours will pass very quickly with games, competitions, trivia and multimedia tools, and your children will learn while playing and having fun!

Explore the unique cave dwellings of Matera along with other historic parts of the town with this 2-hour guided tour. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a look at the incredible caves - including churches carved right from the rock - that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site and inspired Mel Gibson to use the ancient town as the setting for his 2004 film 'The Passion.' At the end of the tour, enjoy a sampling of local foods.

Get oriented with Florence and visit one of its top art museums on an introductory walking tour that includes entrance to the Uffizi Gallery. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the city on foot and learn about its long history, from Roman times onward. See major landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, and then visit the Uffizi to admire art masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

Paris' Louvre Museum is one of the biggest art museums in the world and it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This guided tour ensures you don't miss any of the highlights, provides background information about famous works like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, and introduces you to less-known masterpieces and architectural details along the way.

Explore Ljubljana's history and architecture with a guided tour of the historic city center, a perfect introduction to Slovenia's capital city. Enjoy fascinating tales of Ljubljana's dramatic past and learn about the city's most famous landmarks and monuments from you guide. Plus, you'll enjoy a ride on Ljubljana's funicular railway, an incline cable car that shoots you up 230 vertical feet (70 vertical meters) from the city center to the Ljubljana Castle in only one minute.

Experience Gaudí's fantastical modernist creations with prepaid admission to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Avoid long waiting times with easy access to both attractions. Breeze past the lines and enjoy detailed guided tours of the park and cathedral. Choose to visit both spots in one day or to space out your visits with more time at each location.

Explore the seedy side of Hamburg on this 2.5-hour Reeperbahn and Red Light District walking tour. Head along the bustling Reeperbahn, where some of Hamburg's most vibrant bars can be found. Listen as a guide shares tantalizing tales from the Reeperbahn's colorful past, and see the nightclubs where the Beatles made their name. After a quick refreshment stop, head onward into Hamburg's infamous Red Light District. Stroll beneath neon lights where visitors and workers mingle, and soak up the atmosphere in this colorful corner of Hamburg.

Visit the interior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (St Mary of the Flower) with an expert guide.

Discover popular districts and top attractions including HafenCity, Speicherstadt and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Hamburg. Follow a guide through the historic city of Hamburg, and hear how the city has evolved over the centuries. Head through Speicherstadt - the largest warehouse district in the world - to the bustling harbor. Learn of Hamburg's massive urban regeneration in the waterside HafenCity district. Along the way, admire top landmarks including Consolation Bridge (Trostbrücke), St Nicholas' Church and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall.

Guided tour at 12:30 to El Prado Museum, an outstanding Museum of arts.Skip the line and explore El Prado with a knowledgeable guide who will offer you an unique experience. The guide will take you directly to the masterpieces that you cannot miss. Admire the wonderful paintings made by Durero and The Bosch. Discover the story behind the paintings and the secrets hidden in the details. See highlights like Las Meninas and Goya's paintings.

History of a myth genesis, the Lion's Republic, through its typical professions and handicraft of present and past.  

Learn all there is to know about the Vasa Museum during this 2-hour guided tour. Get the most out of your visit to one of Stockholm's most popular museums; this remarkable museum is built around the immaculately preserved ship that sank in Stockholm's harbor during its maiden voyage. Get the in-depth story about this impressive ship and its history from your guide. Entrance fees included.

Get the most out of your time in the beautiful Azores by going on a guided tour of Sao Miguel island. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads by having a driver to take you between sites in a comfortable vehicle. Conveniently, entrance fees are included so you won't have to wait in long visitor lines. Top sites include Sete Cidades, Viewpoint Carvao, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa do Canario.

Tour a medieval castle, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or juice, and watch live entertainment in one quick outing with this Requesens Palace tour and dinner show, a perfect way to explore the popular Barcelona attraction on a time budget. First, tour the large medieval palace with a guide - stopping to admire a great view of the Gothic Quarter on the way up - and then watch a live sword-fighting show that will have you feeling like you're just in medieval times.

Visit of Prague Castle,the largest castle complex in the world. Private tour. Rich information about Czech history,very interesting for adults,having basic knowledge about history. In French language only.