Private Sightseeing Tours in Italy

Regardless of how much time you have in Rome, you don't want to waste hours waiting in line. Make the most of your time in the ancient city on a private tour of the Colosseum and Vatican that includes skip-the-line admission to both attractions. You'll receive undivided attention from a private guide and discover historical and cultural information that's integral to understanding the global significance of each UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Vatican is one of the world's great tourist attractions, drawing more than 5 million visitors annually, and has the lines and crowds to match. Sometimes, even the priority lines involve some waiting time. This tour grants access to the museums through a reserved entrance to ensure you don't wait in any long lines at all. That saves you trouble and leaves you more time for a personalized tour with your Portuguese-speaking guide.

Explore the sacred city-state of Vatican City on this 3-hour private tour with skip-the-line admission. Avoid the long lines to enter the holy walls and jump right into the history and artifacts with your guide. Visit the Vatican museums including the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures and the Room of Muses, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Take in the magnificence of the art works held at the Vatican with an art historian guiding you through its history and significance. This excursion keeps the group size limited to ensure you receive a more personalized experience versus the very large tours. This tour includes skip the line access to the Vatican museums, a guided look at the Sistine Chapel, and access to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on your own.

The Colosseum is one of Rome's most-famous attractions and so attracts very long lines to visit. This private guided tour lets you skip that line and provides a comprehensive tour of the Eternal City's other most-significant ancient sites, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Your guide shares insights into ancient Rome and can adjust the pace to your preference.

Meet your guide at your hotel and enjoy an exclusive private visit of the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens with skip the-line access and a guided tour. Don't pass up on the opportunity to see workmanship via Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and other Italian experts, in addition to you'll hop the line. Walk through twenty rooms across two floors to see world-famous art while learning the story of the villa. Walk around the peaceful greenery enclosures with a perspective of the city from the Pincian patio. The visit includes a guided tour of Santa Maria del Popolo, where you can admire Caravaggio's masterpieces. Don't miss this unique tour during your stay in Rome!  

Experience the history of the Vatican and the Colosseum with an enthusiastic group, then finish your day with the personalized luxury of a private tour. Begin at the Colosseum, where you will explore the arena of emperors and gladiators, then on to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Next, visit the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own before heading out in your private car for some sightseeing.

Discover the seedy and sensuous side of Venice, a city known in its heyday as a haven for Europe’s most decadent and vice-fueled adventures. Stroll through the city’s former red-light district and hear tales of scandalous royal affairs and famous former residents, from Casanova to legendary courtesans. Get a taste of the libertine lifestyle at one of the city’s most notorious taverns, learn about hedonistic Carnival traditions at a mask shop and enjoy entertaining anecdotes from your private guide throughout the 2-hour tour.

Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city's most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic's one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access, so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.

See the Colosseum and other sites of Ancient Rome from an art history perspective during this private tour with a specialized guide. After skipping the main entrance line to the Colosseum with your priority-access ticket, you'll tour the amphitheater and hear tales about its brutal history. Then walk over to the Roman Forum, see the Arch of Constantine and enjoy views of the ancient ruins from Palatine Hill. Throughout your tour, enjoy in-depth commentary tailored to your interests.

Step inside one of Florence's spiritual gems with a guided tour of the Santa Maria de Novella church, a Gothic-Renaissance design that's steeped in centuries of Florentine history. Admire evocative frescoes and devotional sculptures by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio that decorate the chapels while a guide explains their meaning and importance. For a sensory treat that combines the feel of a medieval apothecary with the fragrance of luxury Italian perfume, browse elixirs and bath products in the little-known pharmacy tucked within the church walls.

Let an art historian guide bring the history and excitement of the Colosseum to life on a private tour exclusively for your group of up to 10 people. No need to worry about long lines - you'll skip right to the front. Embark on a journey to explore the site's tunnels, passageways, and technological features, learning about the animals and people who fought here, and how the structure still stands today.

Explore major landmarks of Ancient Rome with a private guide during this half-day tour. Skip the hassle of waiting in line and enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator's gate with a timed ticket. Visit the arena floor of the Colosseum plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Gain an intimate understanding of the Vatican Museums on a 3-hour small group tour. Save valuable time and skip the ticket line upon arrival. With a maximum group size of six people, you have ample opportunity to ask questions. A provided headset allows you to hear your guide clearly and simultaneously observe the chapel from all angles. Finish your tour with complimentary escort to St. Peter's Basilica.

Get the most out of your time in Rome with this 4-hour private tour of the best of Rome, including the iconic Colosseum. Travel around the Eternal City in comfort with a private driver and guide for a 3-hour driving tour of Rome's top attractions. Get an up close look at the city's most famous monument with a private tour of the Colosseum. Enjoy the full attention of your guide, including a child-friendly guide with iPads and other interactive learning tools to entertain and educate the entire family.

The Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Croce are undoubtedly two of Florence's must-see attractions. With its breathtaking works by Botticelli, Lippi, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt, just to name a few, it's not hard to see why the Uffizi Gallery is one of Florence's most popular museums. Yet it's sheer scale and long lines can leave visitors frustrated and overwhelmed. Not to worry! With our exclusive tour service, you'll skip the lines and your private tour guide will steer you to all the most important works, detailing their individual histories and significance.

The Vatican Museums attract visitors from all over the world, and the entrance queue is often long. With this skip-the-line ticket, beat the queues with entrance fees included and head straight inside to explore with your private guide. Enjoy a personalized tour of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with a headset to hear your guide clearly, and gain behind-the-scenes insight into masterpieces including Michelangelo's famous The Creation of Adam fresco.

Visit the most important areas of one of Rome's top attractions, the Vatican Museums, on a private 3-hour tour that is wheelchair accessible. Your skip-the-line ticket gets you into Vatican City and the Vatican Museums, where you take in the Michelangelo frescoes that decorate the Sistine Chapel, and the Raphael Rooms.

Explore Rome like a local on a private Vespa tour to hidden gems often missed by visitors exploring on their own. Your guide, who navigates for you, provides little-known anecdotes at each location on the itinerary, from the Baths of Caracalla to the gravesite of Percy Shelley. A gelato break (own expense) and round-trip hotel transport are included.

A private tour to discover the secrets of the four most important Basilicas of Rome and of the Christian world. The largest churches built immediately after the legalization of Christianity wanted by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the fourth century after Christ. From the Basilica of San Pietro you will continue your tour inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni and San Paolo. The ancient medieval decorations perfectly blended with the Renaissance and Baroque ones, which over the centuries have transformed the Christian buildings, will accompany you on an unforgettable journey through the visions of world famous artists such as Michelangelo and Bernini.