Tours and Trips in Italy

For centuries, Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) represented the seat of Venetian political power. The versatile building"”built in Venetian Gothic architectural style"”has served as everything from a palace to a prison to a museum. On this in-depth private tour, learn about the building's history and famous prisoners. An optional visit to a glass factory in Murano is included in the price.

Witness the spectacle of Palio de Siena "” the world's longest running horse race "” from an unrivaled vantage point during a half-day experience in Siena. From a balcony on the San Martino bend, you'll watch horses race through the beautiful streets of Siena and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the famous biannual event. Throughout the day, you'll revitalize with beverages and appetizers, and watch a traditional medieval parade that celebrates the ancient origins of the Palio de Siena.

Visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence, and hear the stories behind Michelangelo's David, I Prigioni, and more. The gallery is famous for David but there are many other treasures, too, which you'll discover with your guide. See paintings from the 14th to the 16th centuries, and admire works by Sandro Botticelli, Jean Boulogne (aka Giambologna), and more as you explore. When the tour ends, your entrance ticket allows you to stay inside as long as you like.

Explore Florence art and architecture on a 3-hour tour that gets you skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo's "˜David' in the uncrowded, morning hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the Duomo Museum, the Baptistry, and the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This 3-hour tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

See the best of Venice with a 2.5-hour combined walking tour of some of the hidden parts of the city and a skip-the-line visit to St. Mark's Basilica. Enjoy seeing some of the hidden gems many visitors miss in the most popular parts of Venice from St. Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge. Take in the gorgeous mosaics inside St. Mark's Basilica, including the rarely-seen Golden Pall.

See the most important attractions in Venice with this half-day walking tour of St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the neighborhood between St. Mark's and the Rialto Bridge. Walk the busy streets from St. Mark's to the Rialto area to learn more about these lively neighborhoods. Walk past the queues with skip-the-line access for a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Learn more about Venetian history at these two famous sights.

See the Doge's Palace, which served as the center of power in the Venetian Republic, with this skip-the-line 1-hour guided tour. Marvel at the artistic treasures in the palace, including paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk through ornately-decorated halls and imagine Venice in its so-called Golden Age. Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace into the infamous prison, where Casanova was once held. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable local guide.

Visit the heart of the Chianti Classico region on this roughly 4.5-hour tour from Florence. With your guide, you will uncover the secrets of wine making in the area, sampling acclaimed wines and touring the cellar. Continue the palate pleasing as you learn to taste olive oil and treat yourself to a gelato from the World Champion. Lunch or supper at a boutique winery is included with this package.

Enjoy your first time tour in Venice on a 3-hour walking tour with an experienced guide, getting to know its fascinating history and its most famous monuments. Discover the the little-known side streets of this ancient and mysterious city, you'll have an in-depth insight into this charming city and an understanding of the incredible longevity of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, how it's been called for ages. Sightsee its iconic monuments: the Basilica of Saint Mark where the Apostle Mark's body has been kept for a thousand years, and the Doge's Palace, the main seat of the local government: we'll discover all secrets of the most ancient republic in the world, admiring the main masterpieces of venetian Renaissance painters! Have a look at the Rialto bridge from the top a beautiful gothic palace, from where you'll have a glance of the Gran Canal, with its elegant and precious aristocratic palaces.

Skip the line and leave the modern world behind on a 2-hour guided tour of the Doge's Palace in Venice. Discover layers of rich history, from 14th-century foundations to a gilded staircase and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. Step into the world of powerful doges, merchants and explorers, and learn about Venetian culture and traditions through one of the city's most dramatic landmarks.

Tour the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the seat of political power in Venice throughout several centuries, with a guide's engaging commentary. Then, wrap up your tour with tickets to three other area museums (Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana), as well as an optional Murano Island glass factory tour.

3-Day Italy Trip in Tuscany: Florence, Chianti Wine Region, Siena and Pisa Transportation service with Driver Half day Guided Walking Tour in Florence included the famous David inside the Academy Gallery (reservation tickets entrance skip the line). Best of Florence (Duomo - Ponte Vecchio - Repubblica Square - David) Full Day Tuscany Wine Tour included San Gimignano and 1 Organic Wineries in Chianti Wine Region (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine  cellars) and Siena Half Day Pisa and Organic Wine Farm (lunch, tasting and wine tour inside the wine  cellars) 

Skip the line for entrance to one of the most important symbols of Venice, the Doge's Palace, during this 1-hour guided tour. Walk through the impressive structure, once the first sight greeting ships coming in from the lagoon, full of gold staircases and paintings by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese. Admire examples of Byzantine and Oriental architecture as you listen to your guide's commentary on an included headset. Entrance fees included.

See Venice with a local on this private tour around the city. Learn about the history of the Venetian empire and what the city is like today. See and photograph locations like Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, and other standout architectural landmarks. You'll also enjoy a guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access.

Experience the history and majesty of Venice with this 3-hour combination tour, including a walking tour of the city plus a guided visit to the Doge's Palace. Let your knowledgeable guide show you the highlights of Venice, from St. Mark's Basilica to the Malibran Theatre. Then head inside the Doge's Palace for a look inside the government offices of the Venetian Republic's reign. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace.

See the Venice sights that you want to see with this fully customized private tour, for a group of up to 10 people. Just choose a duration that suits your schedule, then head out with a private guide to discover the city. Perhaps take a tour that gives you the history behind the famous sights of St. Mark's Square such as the Doge's Palace, or maybe focus on the tucked-away treasures of Venice such as the Fontego dei Tedeschi building near the Rialto Bridge. It's the perfect way to explore Venice at your own pace.

Get a head start on your sightseeing with this early morning skip-the-line 50-minute tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Avoid the queues and the crowds, and continue exploring the museum after the guided tour if you like.

Make the most of your stay in Florence with a comprehensive package that combines a guided walking tour of city highlights"”including skip-the-line admission to see Michelangelo's "˜David' at the Accademia Gallery. Then follow up with a full-day Tuscan excursion to San Gimignano, Siena, and a Chianti winery, plus a half-day tour of Pisa with a winery tour and tasting. Lunch and hotel transport included. Bellissimo!

Enjoy this completely personalized private walking tour of Venice and enjoy it's most emblematic monuments and sights with your private official tour guide. Don't miss monuments and sights like Dogge's Palace, Saint Marks Square, Saint Marks Basilique (entrance included in the price of this tour), Rialto Bridge and much more!

The Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica are two of Venice's most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip the line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.