Tours and Trips in Europe

Visit a bygone era in style with a private horse and carriage ride through the historic town of Versailles. Select a half-hour trip through one of the town's storied neighborhoods - Quartier Notre-Dame or Quartier St-Louis - or upgrade to a 1-hour ride that includes both of them. Attractions you'll see include the Church of Notre-Dame, Place d'Armes, Court of Scents, Potager du Roi, Place du March e, Hôtel de Ville and Versailles Cathedral. It's an excellent way to explore the town before or after you see the famous Palace of Versailles itself. Each carriage holds at most four people.

Enjoy an intimate look at France's most famous palace with a private 4-hour skip-the-line tour of Versailles. Take the train from Paris to Versailles with your expert guide. Walk through the opulent rooms and hallways, learning about the history of the palace and France. Visit the wonderfully-decorated gardens of the palace with your guide.

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums on this privately guided tour. With nearly 1,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of galleries, the museum complex is home to some of the most famous works of art in the world. Explore the complex at your own pace with a private guide, who can share insights, tailor the itinerary to your interests and make sure you see the top attractions, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. You'll also visit St Peter's Basilica.

Step into the shoes of an Italian fashion model with a private, 2-hour photo shoot in Venice. Walk with a professional photographer to some of the city's most photogenic viewpoints, including St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Basilica della Salute, plus romantic canals and hidden alleyways. Capture your personality with accessories and have fun with Carnival masks to create a polished collection of professional portraits that memorialize your time in one of the world's most romantic cities. 

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

Let a local guide show you the ancient grandeur and hidden enchantment of Venice on a private, 6-hour tour. Step inside the majestic Doge's Palace to see where the republic's mighty rulers once lived, and explore the city's romantic canals on a private gondola ride. Then cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano, where you'll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a private demonstration by a master glassblower.

Enjoy a private ride through Venice's iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca' d'Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

Explore Vienna's essential sites on a private, 3.5-hour walking tour with a great orientation to the city's public transport. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests as you walk or take the underground and/or tramway from your hotel to the Belvedere Palace. Board a tram (be sure to bring the proper fare!) past the Soviet Monument, Karlsplatz, and the magnificent Viennese State Opera. Learn about the city's most beloved historic figures while visiting historic caf es, neighborhoods, and landmarks; see the iconic spires of St Stephen's Cathedral as you get an insider's perspective on life in Austria's capital city.

Explore the highlights of the Vatican with significantly fewer people during this 3-hour private tour. Enter the museums a full hour before the crowds with your guide and discover the history and artifacts that kept within its walls. Visit the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, with skip-the-line entrance tickets and make the most of your time in Rome.

Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it's the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

Venice is one of the most photogenic places in the world, so put yourself in the frame with a private photoshoot using the city's enchanting canals, palaces, and squares as a backdrop. A professional photographer designs an itinerary to suit your style and captures images of you and your friends or family in hand-picked locations. After the shoot, you'll get 20 fully edited digital photos for lasting memories of you time in the 'Floating City.'

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica at a leisurely pace on a private 3-hour tour.  Save potentially hours of your precious vacation time with included skip-the-line tickets to the museums. The tour gives you the opportunity to interact with your guide, unlike on large group tours. Enjoy their undivided attention, as you take in the many points of interest, including Michelangelo's iconic ceiling.

Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a 3-, 5- or 7-hour private tour. Led by an expert guide, travel along the famous Ringstrasse to see the Vienna Rathaus and other top attractions, while learning the rich history behind the Austrian capital from your private guide. Pass the multi-hued Hundertwasserhaus and the opulent grounds of the Schönbrunn Palace. Opt for the 7-hour tour to include a trip to the wine town of Grinzig and to Belvedere Palace.

Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, the glorious Sistine Chapel and enormous St Peter's Basilica with this private skip-the-line Vatican City tour. Arrange the tour at your convenience at any departure time.

See Vienna by Segway on this 3-hour private sightseeing tour of the city. Led by a private guide, see top attractions including City Hall, the Ringstrasse and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since your tour is private, you can customize your route to best suit your interests, learning about the city's history, architecture and culture as you go.

On this private, two-for-one-tour, you won't just get to explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums - you'll also enjoy a classic Roman dinner. Meet your guide directly at your area accommodation, and head to the Vatican Museums, where you have skip-the-line access. Once inside, see the Sistine Chapel and countless other masterpieces. Then, continue to your next stop: a traditional restaurant where you can enjoy a classic Roman dinner.

The popularity of the Vatican, one of Europe's most iconic landmarks, is reflected by the long lines it attracts. Save time, avoid lines, and enjoy the Vatican in relative solitude on a private 3.5-hour tour including early access. At 7:30am - 1.5 hours prior to the Vatican's official opening time - you'll take a tour of the museum, home to the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Plus, see restricted areas of the Cabinet of Masks.

Visit Vienna and Schönbrunn Palace with your own private guide, and enjoy the flexibility of a tour just for your sole group. The experience offers ultimate convenience with door-to-door transport direct from your hotel, a tour that takes in sights of landmarks like the Vienna State Opera, and entry to the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace. Even better: You'll waste no time standing in lines with privileged skip-the-line entry.

Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide as you discover Venetian history and highlights on this 2-hour walking tour. Wander through the charming backstreets and squares of the San Polo neighborhood, and step inside the spectacular Gothic Frari Church to admire masterpieces by Renaissance painters Titian and Bellini. Explore the city’s commercial heart with a visit to the open-air Rialto market, where Venetians have been buying fresh fish and fruit for centuries.

Discover the beautiful bridges and canals of Venice on a private day trip departing from Florence. Travel past the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and famous Ducal Palace on a 2-hour walking tour, hearing the rich history of the city from your private guide. Then enjoy free time to explore on your own, visiting the islands of Murano and Burano or taking a scenic gondola ride. This tour can be customized to your own special interests, and will conclude with transportation back to Florence in the evening.