Tours and Trips in Italy

Get a lesson in Venetian history without joining a huge tour group on an audio-guided walking tour of the city's most captivating corners. Put the map away and go at your own pace while a recorded guide helps you navigate winding backstreets and shares the stories behind monuments like St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. Plus, you'll skip the line at the Doge's Palace for included entry into this Gothic masterpiece chock full of Renaissance art.

UNESCO-listed Rome is home to some of the world's most-treasured architecture, but exploring the city's history and heritage can be tough work. With this walking tour experience, enjoy access to 10 bite size 1-hour walking itineraries and see the best of Rome at your own pace. Discover sites including the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and upgrade to include skip-the-line tickets to top attractions like the Colosseum and the Vatican.

Get's ready and join our 3 hours small group tour of the Vatican. Your Spanish-speaking guide will show you the main highlights of the Vatican Museum, one of the biggest art collection in the world. Admire the Sistine Chapel, signed by the main character of the Italian Renaissance: Michelangelo. And end your tour in the terrific St. Peter's Basilica.

For a break from the crowds and long lines of St. Mark's Square, explore one of Venice's quieter neighborhood on a small-group walking tour of Castello. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life unfold against a backdrop of footbridges, bookshops, historic naval stations, and gardens. It's easy to get lost when venturing off the tourist track alone in Venice, so let a guide lead the way and reveal the Castello's many hidden charms.

Have an evening of Venetian food, ghosts, and legends with this small-group walking tour. After visiting the Rialto Bridge area, you'll check out some Venetian bacari, the traditional wine taverns that are loved by the locals. Indulge in ombra and cicchetti (small glasses of wine and snacks), and then head to Castello and Cannaregio to uncover the ghosts that lurk around the neighborhoods' history-steeped corners. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group tour.

Explore the seductive side of Venice with a private tour of Casanova sites in this romantic city. Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous personalities to ever live in Venice. Visit places in the city where real events in his life took place, including the Rialto Market. Learn about 18th century Venetian history from your knowledgeable guide as you go.

Discover treasures tucked away in the Vatican's maze of corridors with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. A guide will ensure you see the most important works of art such as masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Giotto. The tour concludes in St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll gaze up at the beautiful frescoes adorning the dome and wonder about the papal burial chambers lying within.

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.

Get your ticket in advance to visit the Accademia Galleries in Venice and avoid any lines at the entrance. See works of art by Italian masters like Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, and more, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.

Put a local twist on an evening out in Venice, and discover the city's famous bacari with a local guide. The traditional Venetian taverns offer wine by the glass, often with a selection of small, yet delicious, bar snacks known as cicchetti. Stroll from Rialto Bridge past the busting marketplace and visit three of the authentic Venice drinking holes, while learning about each one from your guide. One ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti is included in each bar.

Entrance lines to the Vatican are notoriously long, with wait times that are often over 2 hours. With a pre-reserved admission ticket, enjoy skip-the-line access to Vatican City's highlights: St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. A pre-reserved ticket guarantees your entrance that day, making this a popular choice for visitors with planned itineraries and limited time in Rome.

The astronomical clock tower of Venice - known as the Moors' Clocktower - is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, still ticking after over half a millennium. Only select visits are allowed with reservations, but you'll get unparalleled access to all four floors during this detailed guided tour. Get a close peek at the intricate mechanism, inspired by the Zodiac, along with wooden icons that only emerge from the clocktower twice a year.

Experience the best of Venice by land and by sea on a 2-hour combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the city's narrow alleyways and historic piazzas with a guide, stopping in front of iconic attractions like the Rialto Bridge, Teatro La Fenice opera house and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Then, climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a romantic ride through the city's canals - a must-do activity when visiting 'The Floating City!'

Discover Venice's hidden neighborhoods and maritime history on a 2-hour Castello and Venetian Ships Pavilion walking tour. With an expert guide, explore the charming Castello district for glimpses into the real city. Learn about everyday life here in the squares and 'calli' (streets) and then visit the Arsenale, Venice's shipbuilding powerhouse during the Middle Ages. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Ships Pavilion, the 16th-century oar workshop and storage facilities, and admire the collection of ships, including ceremonial barges and warships. Numbers are limited to 15 for a more intimate atmosphere.

Enter the Vatican Museums before they officially open to the public with this small group walking tour. Maximize time in the extensive galleries with a guide leading the way to museum highlights, including the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter's Basilica without the crowds and learn about its the art and architecture.

Explore Venice's grandest attractions by land and water all in one afternoon on this great-value combo tour. Step inside the opulent former seat of the mighty Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace, and then discover the island's hidden historic treasures on a guided walk along winding streets and canals. Glide through these famous waterways on a classic Venetian gondola ride, and then explore a trio of museums in St. Mark's Square at your leisure with an included ticket.

Get acquainted with Venice's highlights on this small-group tour via water and land. Spend seven hours visiting the city's landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and San Marco, then take a traghetto gondola ferry over to Murano for a visit to the glass factory. Lunch and round-trip ferry ticket included. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer.

Taste the flavors of Venice with this gourmet four-course dinner complete with wine pairings! Settle in at a top-rated restaurant in the heart of Venice and relax among a romantic atmosphere. Start your meal off with a local aperitif, and then savor four expertly prepared courses that highlight the unique flavors of Venetian cuisine. A professional sommelier will be on hand to guide you through the wine list featuring Veneto varietals and help you choose pairings to complement each course.

Discover the old mysteries of the Vatican and meander through the corridors of Castel Sant'Angelo peppered with mind-boggling stories. Be astonished by crafted by excellent Italian masters like Michelangelo and Botticelli

Discover Venice's hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city's secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city's history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.