Cultural & Theme Tours in Italy

As some of the most famous cultural attractions in the world, the Vatican Museums attract long lines every day. Save time, skip the line, and spend more time inside admiring such sights as the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and Pinacoteca than waiting outside and on this small-group tour.

Get a head start on sightseeing with this 2.5-hour small-group morning tour of Rome with breakfast. See some of the Eternal City's best-known attractions. Learn about Rome's history from your knowledgeable guide.

Orvieto is a charming little hill town in the Umbrian countryside with a rich history dating back to the Etruscan times. With this tour, you'll discover the city's ancient sites and tour the remains of the Belvedere Temple and the city's medieval fortress. You'll hear fascinating stories of ancient times from your guide as you tour the historic city center including Orvieto's famous 13th century Gothic cathedral.

Explore the historic streets of Rome and see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more on a small group walking tour. Perfect for your first day in Rome, you'll skip the hassle of navigating to all these sites on your own and receive plenty of insider tips on how to spend the rest of your visit.

Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this 2.5-hour small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Carvaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Carvaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this 75-minute small-group tour, followed by lunch, in Florence,. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

Discover more of Tuscany on a half-day trip to Siena, located just 45 miles (75 km) south of Florence. With convenient round-trip transport and a private guide, you avoid the stress of navigating on your own and learn more about Siena than you could from a guidebook. In the company of your small group, cap off the tour with an intimate wine tasting of two regional grape varieties.

Go beneath Rome's Colosseum for a 4-hour, underground tour of the largest amphitheater ever built. Step into the darkened chambers where gladiators prepared to meet their match in the arena, and see a recreated timber elevator that shows how animals were lifted up toward the spotlight. Then set out to visit both the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Rome's centermost hill and one of its most ancient parts.

Spend the day outside Rome and visit Pisa on this all-day guided tour. Travel through the Etruscan countryside on your way to the city to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the well-known structure is the campanile (or freestanding bell tower) of the cathedral of the Italian city and is located behind the cathedral in the square.

General admission entrance queues at the Vatican are notoriously long. With a VIP admission ticket and early departure time, beat the crowds and head straight in before the Vatican is open to the general public. In addition to pointing out works of art often missed by visitors, your guide provides little-known facts, anecdotes, and background information. Personal headsets and a small group size ensure an intimate experience.

Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a 3-hour walking tour of Ancient Rome. In a small group of between 15 and 25 people, you'll visit the historic amphitheater with a skip-the-line ticket to bypass the long general entrance line. Learn about the gladiatorial battles that took place inside the arena, then head outside for a walk around Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.

Large group tours can feel impersonal and rushed. Enjoy a richer experience of Rome's historic sites on this small-group tour that is limited to eight people. Follow your guide through Rome's cobblestoned streets to visit the Jewish Ghetto, Tiber Island, and Trastevere. As you explore each site, your guide provides illuminating historical background to each.

Explore the Baroque treasures of Rome with our Baroque Small Group walking Tour! Thanks to our enthusiastic guide in just 2 hours you will learn interesting anecdotes about the world-famous artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and many more. It will be like take a walk with your friend: the group is up to maximum 12 people!

Go off the beaten path on a walking tour of Rome's Caracalla Baths and Case Romane, two hidden gem archaeological sites often missed by visitors. In addition to navigating, your guide provides facts and anecdotes you won't find in guidebooks about the sites' ancient history. A small group size is guaranteed, but personal headsets ensure you don't miss a word of the tour.

Step into a shadowy world beneath the streets of Rome for a guided tour of the city's crypts and catacombs. With a guide, you'll visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or San Callisto, exploring subterranean tunnels and burial sites that are steeped in macabre history. Venture onward to the Capuchin Crypt with its bone-lined walls and skeletal remains, then visit the Crypt of the Three Skeletons for an intro to the myths of Ancient Rome. Numbers are limited to just eight per group for a small-group experience.

Maximize time in Florence with priority access tickets that offer skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery. See masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio and learn about the stories behind their work. A professional art historian guide leads this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Explore Rome's top attractions without the long lines by booking a combination Vatican and Colosseum Tour. With this tour, you'll breeze through long entrance lines with special skip-the-line access and enjoy a guided tour of both the the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. In a small group, you'll discover the treasures of the Vatican in the morning before meeting up with a guide at the Colosseum in the afternoon.

Uncover the archeological mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on an enriching full-day excursion from Sorrento. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the devastation of Mt Vesuvius' ancient eruption first hand as you explore the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on foot. Delve deep into the tragic history of the region, and then revitalize with a delicious Italian lunch at a traditional restaurant. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 18 people.

Explore the wonders of UNESCO-listed Pompeii, and make the most of your time in Italy, on this full-day tour from Rome. Meet your driver at your Rome hotel, and set off with just a small group for company. Upon arrival at Pompeii (entry own expense), you'll go for a guided, multi-hour tour of the sprawling archaeological site's most important landmarks, and will learn all about the volcanic eruption that destroyed the city. Following a quick meal (own expense), return to Rome.

Go back in time on a walking tour of the historic Roman-Jewish Ghetto, established in 1555. Your guide eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own, bringing you to the area's most popular destinations. Visit the open-air Theater of Marcellus, Bernini's turtles in Mattei Square, the Synagogue, and the Jewish Museum before stopping for a taste of Roman-Jewish cuisine.