Skip-the-Line Tours in Italy

See the Colosseum with a skip-the-line ticket on an early morning, hour-long tour. Perfect if you are short on time, the experience showcases the highlights of the ancient Roman amphitheater with fun facts about the gladiator battles of bygone days. If you have a little more time free and want to learn more about Ancient Rome, upgrade to include an extra 1.5-hour tour of nearby Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Skip the long lines at the Doge's Palace and explore the historic heart of Venice on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Walk through the neighborhoods of Saint Mark's and Castello, where you'll find a series of historic landmarks, and get a guided introduction to the magnificent Doge's Palace. This 3-hour Venice tour features headsets so you won't miss a word of the guide's stories, and includes skip-the-line tickets at the Doge's Palace.

Breeze past notoriously long entrance queues at the Vatican with a skip-the-line admission ticket and tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. A personal headset and small group size ensure you can always clearly hear your guide, who provides little-known facts and anecdotes about works of art often missed by visitors.

The Ancient City of Rome done properly! This 1hr tour is designed to bring you this most enjoyable and engaging experience in a small group setting. You can expect the best out of this dive into the Roman Empire's golden era with a maximum of 10 people for extra care from your guide, access to restricted areas such as the Gladiator's Arena floor and most importantly our top-rated tour guides to bring everything to life. Guaranteed! Maximum group size is 10. Please note that your ID is required at the entrance. Guests who show up without an ID, will not be allowed inside of the Colosseum areas.

Leave the bustle of Rome behind, and visit the Pope's exclusive summer residence, on a tour of Castel Gandolfo. Located just 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the city center, the residence comprises the opulent Apostolic Palace, the Barberini Gardens, and more. Set off in the morning via bus; upon arrival, you'll go on an audio tour of both the palace and gardens. Enjoy a lunch break amidst the greenery before heading back to the city. Add on an optional upgrade to tour the Vatican Museums upon returning to Rome.

Get to the Vatican early in the morning and enjoy skip-the-line access to get inside its sacred walls. Book a tour with a private guide and beat the crowds, saving yourself the hours of waiting in line. Guarantee your entry to this magnificent collection of art and architecture, and discover the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more with your professional art historian guide.

The Vatican is a hugely popular attraction, but you can escape the crowds and lines (and beat the summer heat) by visiting in the evening with this small-group (limited to six people) tour. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the museums and Sistine Chapel and get insights into the artworks from your guide.

Beat the crowds to the Vatican, and explore its famous museum complex before the doors open to the general public. The early morning experience is led by a private guide, just for your group, so you can ask as many questions as you wish while you explore. See the Vatican Museums' treasures, then step inside the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica to admire some of the world's finest examples of Renaissance art.

 A visit to the Vatican doesn't have to mean contending with crowds. This tour grants you early entry to the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and special access to a room not normally open to tours. Get ahead of other tours with your small group. This approximately 4-hour tour will give you time to appreciate the art and history that has enchanted people for generations.

The Vatican Museums receive an enormous number of visitors daily, which means long lines to get in. Spend more time inside the museums than waiting outside by booking skip-the-line entrance. Choose from a morning or afternoon visit, pick up your ticket, and walk past the long line and straight in.

See the wonders of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel - and browse the highlight galleries of the Vatican Museums - before the crowds arrive on this half-day tour. Choose from regular or small-group options, meet out front, and head inside an hour before doors open to the general public. Admire Michelangelo's colossal achievement and the museums' many masterpieces, and then continue directly to St. Peter's Basilica, without waiting in any long lines.

Maximize time spent in Milan with skip-the-line access to see Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during this walking tour. See top landmarks in Milan, including the Duomo, La Scala Theatre, and Affari Square. Choose between two convenient departure times when you book. This small group tour is limited to 25 people.

Take a guided tour of the Florence Duomo Complex for an in-depth experience of its sites, including the Baptistery, Cathedral and neighboring museum, Museo dell'Opera. Admire the outside of Giotto's Campanile (bell tower), which you can climb on your own, if you wish, after the tour. Brunelleschis' Dome is not included in the tour.

See the Sistine Chapel without the crowds and a 3-hour, 45-minute small-group tour of the Vatican Museum's highlights and St. Peter's Basilica. You'll tour the Sistine Chapel, get skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica, and learn about the Vatican's fascinating art, history, and architecture, with a personal headset so you can hear every word of the guide's stories.

Discover the history and secrets behind some of Renaissance Italy's most important monuments on a guided, 2-hour tour of the famous Duomo complex in Florence. Enjoy St. John's Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, and the new Opera del Duomo Museum, home to many masterpieces of devotional art. If you wish, finish with a climb to the top of the iconic Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower for captivating city views.

Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter's Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex almost an hour before it opens to the general public on this 3-hour, early-access tour that's limited to just 12 participants. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.

Get inside one of Florence's best-known buildings with this 1.5-hour skip-the-line guided tour of the Duomo, including its famous dome. Climb to the top of the Cupola to enjoy spectacular views over Florence and to see Vasari's beautiful frescoes up close.

Discover the excitement of Ancient Rome with your family on a semi-private 2.5-hour tour. Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum save you valuable vacation time and help prevent any potential meltdowns from kids (or grownups). Your guided visits to the iconic arena, Forum, and Emperors' House present the history and culture of Ancient Rome in a way that's interesting for children and adults alike.

Walk in the footsteps of the powerful leaders who once ruled the Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace. Bypass the long wait to get inside the magnificent palazzo in the heart of St. Mark's Square, and follow a guide through historic halls, chambers, and apartments richly decorated with treasures of Renaissance art. Leave the grandeur behind when you cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to enter the old prison, listening to legends of the many figures who passed through this must-see Venetian landmark.

Explore the main attractions of Vatican City on this early-morning guided tour. You'll avoid the long lines and easily access the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica before the general opening hours and the crush of crowds. Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 guests so you'll receive personal attention from your guide.