Private Sightseeing Tours in Italy

Not many people can say they've spent time in the Sistine Chapel alone - until now. This first-ever experience, only available throughand TripAdvisor, grants you entry into the Vatican Museums with the clavigero (key keeper), a staff member with the privilege of opening the doors to the Vatican Museums and its galleries, at least an hour before standard early access tours. You and your small group get to see the Gallery of Maps and Raphael's Rooms as the lights are switched on - something never before witnessed by the public - and enjoy a rare guided visit inside the Sistine Chapel. Breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard is an added bonus.

Venice is one of the world's most popular destination, with the crowds to match. Beat the long lines and get a personalized introduction to the captivating, lagoon-filled city on this insider's private walking tour. Tours include a guided visit - with skip-the-line access - to Doge's Palace and entry to three other museums, valid for three months.

Treat your special someone to a night out in one of the world's most romantic cities on a private evening tour from Verona to Venice. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes to the edge of the Venetian Lagoon, and then cruise over to famous St Mark's Square on a private taxi boat. Enjoy several hours of leisure time to explore landmarks like St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and Venice's charming backstreets and canals as afternoon turns into twilight. If you like, enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the city's many acclaimed restaurants before the return trip to Verona. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 3 passengers per vehicle.

Designed with the savvy shopper in mind, this private tour takes you to the most unusual workshops and artisan galleries in Venice. Bypass the tourist trades and discover authentic Venetian goods like handmade carnival masks, delicate glass, quality leather goods, and fine textiles. Learn about the city's rich craft heritage while visiting tucked-away gems where you can pick up unique treasures to take home.

Avoid the hassle of navigating on your own with a private tour of Rome and the Italian countryside. You'll see more of the city than you could on foot before heading out to Lake Albano for rare views from Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence. On the second half of the tour, enjoy a wine tasting given by a professional sommelier and a sit-down lunch at an authentic eatery.

Learn about Venice's history and culture on this kid-friendly private tour. Over the course of 3 hours in the canal-filled city, avoid long lines and dry historical commentary. Walk over the Rialto Bridge, see the Marco Polo House, view art at Campo San Bartolomeo and stroll through bustling local marketplaces. This private tour is totally customizable and ensures personalized attention for your family.

If you live the Baroque art you will love this 3 hours walking tour with a private guide discovering the main painters and sculptors of the Italian Baroque period. Discover about the life, art, and masterpiece of Bernini, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You'll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

If you've already hit the main sights and are thirsting to uncover another side to the history-packed city, then this Venice walking tour has got you covered. Escape the tourist track and immerse yourself in local culture in the sestiere, or district, of Cannaregio, an off-the-beaten-track neighborhood filled with artisans. You'll also visit the former Jewish Ghetto as you learn about the city's overlooked dark chapters.

Large group tours can feel rushed and impersonal but this private guided tour offers an intimate experience of the Vatican Museums with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Your guide introduces you to the major artworks and can adjust the tour if you have a particular interest, then takes you to see the  Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

Explore top landmarks in Venice with a private guide during this half-day tour. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and visit city highlights including St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace. See a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano and climb aboard a gondola for a private ride.

Head north from Rome on a private day trip to Florence and Pisa, two major cities of Italy's Tuscany region. You'll travel with a private guide to see historical and cultural sights such as the Duomo (aka Florence Cathedral), the Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni), Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. As you go, learn about the start of the Italian Renaissance in Florence.

Explore restricted areas of the Vatican with this half-day private tour. Enter the Vatican Museum with skip-the-line access and see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica before visiting the restricted areas. This exclusive itinerary includes the Cabinet of Masks, Niccoline Chapel, and Bramante Staircase. Your private guide can tailor the tour according to your interests.

Enter through the Gladiator's Entrance to the Arena Floor of the Colosseum, which enables you to skip the lines and beat the crowds. On this 2.5-hour Express Colosseum tour, enjoy a buffet breakfast overlooking the Roman Forum before your VIP experience. Skip-the-line access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum is also included.

Discover Vatican City without the hassle on this seamless private tour. Your guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after which you'll drive into Vatican City. Equipped with an audio headset, you'll see the major highlights, from the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica and the Borgia Apartments; skip-the-line access at different venues will save you additional time. Finish with lunch at a classic Roman restaurant.

Follow the trail of Robert Langdon and Sienna Brooks on a private tour through the mysteries of Venice as featured in Dan Brown's bestselling book 'Inferno.' Wander through quiet backstreets, look for symbols inside ancient churches, and uncover the dark side of Venice inside its crypts and prisons. Continue the quest for answers on a boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the cemeteries of San Michele and through the Venetian Arsenal to search for Dante's inscriptions on this captivating treasure hunt through the city's history.

Capped at eight people for a personalized experience, this private walking tour covers the highlights of Venice in a single stroll - the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line admission tickets to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and save the hours-long wait for more sightseeing. You'll also head to the history-packed Bridge of Sighs during this scenic Venice crash course.

Be one of the first of the day to tour Florence's Accademia Gallery, and finish with an Italian breakfast in a local cafe. It's aExclusive tour that can't be booked anywhere else! In a small group, limited to just 15, you'll explore the famous gallery without the crowds, and learn about Michelangelo's works from an art-historian guide. Swoon at the sculpture of 'David,' hear the history of 'San Matteo' and gain insight into the influential art of the Renaissance.

It's a great experience to visit Verona, and with your own Private Guide even better. This tour offers you to visit Romeo & Juliet city from Milan. Later you will enjoy in one of the most successful winery of Valpolicella, Vini Gamba, a beautiful tour with detailed description of the Valpolicella wines. At the end taste 3 type of Valpolicella: Amarone, Ripasso, Recioto wine with snacks.

It's a great experience to visit Verona, and with your own Private Guide and Car even better. This is a perfect tour for you while staying in Venice. Board your train from Santa Lucia Station and reach Verona, the City of Romeo & Juliet. A driver will meet you at the station and you will enjoy a Private Verona Guided Tour