Literary, Art & Music Tours in Rome

Get out of the historical center for a little while and discover another side of Rome: the city's striking and dazzling modern architecture. See recent works by famed architects such as Zaha Hadid and Renzo Piano, among others, while cruising around in a comfortable car with your guide on this unconventional tour.

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.

Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Doria Pamphilj Palace on this private 2.5-hour tour. Explore the grand 17th-century palace, marvel at the antique furnishings, peek into the Throne Room, then visit the gallery to admire paintings by masters including Bernini, Brueghel, Caravaggio, and Raphael.

1.5/2 hours long small group walking tour discovering  street art in Rome! Follow us off the beaten track! Visit the blooming Ostiense district with your local expert and experience a different Rome! Rome is not just ancient ruins and Baroque churches: the Eternal City has recently been experiencing a boom of"¦ URBAN ART! These contemporary artworks are reviving the walls in suburbs and popular districts in Rome. These art-works will give us an opportunity to explore some little known, but no less beautiful corners of this surprising city.

Skip the line to see two of Florence's top museums, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. Led by an expert guide, first pay homage to Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, heading straight inside with your priority access ticket. Roam the impressive collection of art and opt for an included lunch, if you wish, before heading to the Uffizi Gallery. There, avoid the crowds again with your skip-the-line ticket and enjoy a guided walking tour, pausing at Botticelli's Birth of Venus and other Renaissance masterpieces.

Admire Caravaggio paintings in Rome and learn about the baroque painter's tumultuous life in Italy on this art-themed walking tour with a guide. See two of his famous works at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo and another at the Basilica of Sant'Agostino, as well as work by Raphael. Finish up with a visit inside the Pantheon while you learn about and discuss the history of Caravaggio in Rome.

For a more in-depth Vatican experience than most people enjoy, tour the less-visited Vatican Gardens in addition to the art treasures of the Vatican Museums. You'll start at the tranquil, uncrowded gardens of Vatican City to admire sights like Our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Then walk over to the Vatican Museums for a tour of its Renaissance masterpieces in rooms like the Gallery of Maps and, of course, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience.

Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Barberini Palace on this private 2.5-hour tour. Explore the grand 17th-century palace, marvel at its architectural wonders, and visit the gallery to admire paintings by masters such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Holbein.

Skip the line to see Michelangelo's 'David' on this 1-hour tour through the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Accompanied by an expert guide, head straight inside the world-famous museum with your priority access ticket and learn about the impressive collection of artwork inside. Witness Michelangelo's masterpiece and hear about its fascinating history from your guide. You'll also have the chance to check out the artist's unfinished 'Prigioni', as well as works by Renaissance greats like Lippi and Botticelli.

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown's bestselling novel on this 'Angels and Demons' tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome's beautiful art and attractions like St Peter's Square, Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 25 people.

Take a tour of baroque Rome with your own private guide, and enjoy a flexible itinerary for your sole group of up to eight people. On the trail of esteemed Italian artists such as Bernini and Caravaggio, you'll explore the churches of the capital to discover artwork and architectural features that hail from the baroque period. Two start times are available when you book.

The Vatican Museums are among the most visited museums in the world and they often have queues to match. This 2.5-hour small-group express tour offers early access to the Vatican before the crowds arrive, so you can take in highlights such as the Hall of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps; marvel at the Sistine Chapel; and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to St.Peter's Basilica.

We will walk on the footsteps of Caravaggio in Rome admiring his masterpieces in these magnificent roman churches. A stroll where he lived, painted, got in trouble and scandalized not only the people of his times but also the views who still are in awe when they look at his masterpieces