Tours and Trips in Italy

Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it's the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica at a leisurely pace on a private 3-hour tour.  Save potentially hours of your precious vacation time with included skip-the-line tickets to the museums. The tour gives you the opportunity to interact with your guide, unlike on large group tours. Enjoy their undivided attention, as you take in the many points of interest, including Michelangelo's iconic ceiling.

Explore the highlights of the Vatican with significantly fewer people during this 3-hour private tour. Enter the museums a full hour before the crowds with your guide and discover the history and artifacts that kept within its walls. Visit the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, with skip-the-line entrance tickets and make the most of your time in Rome.

Explore one of the world's biggest museums with a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums complex plus St Peter's Basilica. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines, and wander through the highlights of the 2,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of hallways full of priceless art masterpieces.

The popularity of the Vatican, one of Europe's most iconic landmarks, is reflected by the long lines it attracts. Save time, avoid lines, and enjoy the Vatican in relative solitude on a private 3.5-hour tour including early access. At 7:30am - 1.5 hours prior to the Vatican's official opening time - you'll take a tour of the museum, home to the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Plus, see restricted areas of the Cabinet of Masks.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice for half a day on a private, guided tour of the Venetian Lagoon's three most famous and picturesque islands. See where the world's finest artisan glass is made on Murano, admire the colorful fishermen's homes and traditional lacemaking workshops on Burano and visit the 5th-century remains of Venice's oldest settlement on serene Torcello. Cruise across the lagoon in a private motorboat and enjoy the personalized attention of a local guide for a carefree day on the water.

The Museum of Musical Instruments, hosted in the rooms of Castello Sforzesco in Milan, houses a rich collection of musical instruments from the 15th (b.c.) to the early 20th century. It's a path that winds through mandolins, violas, guitars, violins, wind instruments and harpsichords ordered by typology and origin. This itinerary wants to examine in depth one of the Lombard worldwide excellence: the "Liuteria" (bow-instruments making and lute manufacture).

Explore the Amalfi Coast without the hassle of planning on a day tour with round-trip transport from your Naples port or accommodations. Going with a driver ensures you avoid the stress of navigating on your own, as well as take in the views along the way. Unlike most large-group tours, a private tour allows you to explore at your own pace and customize the day to your interests.

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums on this privately guided tour. With nearly 1,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of galleries, the museum complex is home to some of the most famous works of art in the world. Explore the complex at your own pace with a private guide, who can share insights, tailor the itinerary to your interests and make sure you see the top attractions, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. You'll also visit St Peter's Basilica.

On this private, two-for-one-tour, you won't just get to explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums - you'll also enjoy a classic Roman dinner. Meet your guide directly at your area accommodation, and head to the Vatican Museums, where you have skip-the-line access. Once inside, see the Sistine Chapel and countless other masterpieces. Then, continue to your next stop: a traditional restaurant where you can enjoy a classic Roman dinner.

Escape Rome for a day in the countryside on this private tour that takes you to Tivoli, known for its gardens at the Villa d'Este. Enjoy comfortable private transportation to reach Tivoli, where you can explore the expansive gardens independently. Afterward, take a drive through the area, admiring the rolling vineyard scenery. You'll stop at a local trattoria, where you can buy lunch and taste wines, if you wish. (Food, drinks and entrance fees are at your own expense.)

Among the collections of artistic objects of the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, metal objects of Italian and foreign manufacture hold a relevant place: from the brass plates preserved in the Dining Room to the washbasin in the Bath Room, which has an antique appearance but actually conceals an ingenious modern hydraulic system. Metal is the dominant element not only for these decorative objects but also for the beautifully wrought armours, on display in the Gallery of Arms in the Hall of the Museum.

Enjoy a bit of royal treatment in Rome and Vatican City with this 6-hour private tour including fast entrance to some of the main sights. Spend the morning seeing the highlights of ancient Rome, such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum and the space where Julius Caesar was assassinated. Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in the afternoon. Go back in time to the eras of gladiators, emperors and popes. Get valuable insights into this historic city from your knowledgeable guide.

Discover the beautiful bridges and canals of Venice on a private day trip departing from Florence. Travel past the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and famous Ducal Palace on a 2-hour walking tour, hearing the rich history of the city from your private guide. Then enjoy free time to explore on your own, visiting the islands of Murano and Burano or taking a scenic gondola ride. This tour can be customized to your own special interests, and will conclude with transportation back to Florence in the evening.

Discover the most important monuments and public spaces of Florence on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn about the city’s illustrious history from a local guide as you stroll through the winding medieval streets, stopping to admire landmarks like the iconic Duomo and bell tower, Piazza della Repubblica, the Ufizzi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Finally, walk in the footsteps of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city as you make your way across the River Arno to the magnificent Palazzo Pitti.

Learn about the fascinating history of ancient Rome with this private 3-hour tour of Imperial Rome, including the Colosseum. Tour the massive amphitheater that once held 50,000 people watching gladiatorial games. Visit the nearby Forum to walk on the ancient stones of the Via Sacra through the heart of the Roman Empire. Walk up to the Capitoline Hill to see a square designed by Michelangelo.

Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, the glorious Sistine Chapel and enormous St Peter's Basilica with this private skip-the-line Vatican City tour. Arrange the tour at your convenience at any departure time.

Hunt for truffles on a private day trip from Naples to Campania's Monti Picentini park. Once at the base of Mt Terminio, follow a professional truffle hunter through the mountain woodland and search for the savory delights, hidden in the ground. Stop to taste cheese paired with the truffle that you find, and learn about truffle hunting in southern Italy. The experience ends with a truffle-themed restaurant lunch with wine, liqueur and coffee.

Discover the treasures of the Borghese Gallery - home to works by Caravaggio and Titian - in the company of an art historian guide on this tour. The tour is either private or with a small group of up to eight people and, with skip-the-line access to the gallery, you can spend more time exploring the gallery than waiting outside.

Enjoy a private ride through Venice's iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca' d'Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.