Historical & Heritage Tours in Italy

Verona is best known as the setting for Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, but it also has a complex history on par with any Italian city. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the darker sides of Verona's past while taking a guided walk through its historic center. The goal is to make visitors step back in time and learn about the notorious murders, torture stories, family tombs, and beheaded skeletons of one of the world's most romantic towns.

Get a head-start on your sightseeing and avoid the crowds with early access to the Vatican Museums before the doors open to the public. Start with VIP entry to the Sistine Chapel to experience this gorgeous space in peace. Continue on to see the rest of the Vatican Museums ahead of the general public. Choose a tour with an art history expert guide or a self-guided audioguide tour.

Discover Bologna's rich Jewish heritage and learn more about the city's dark past on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Follow your guide around the Jewish Quarter, see the former Jewish ghetto, and visit San Petronio Church, San Sepolcro Church, and the Jewish Museum.

Enjoy the personal attention of a private guide on this 3-hour tour of the Borghese Gallery. View masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Bernini and much more.

Take the opportunity to explore Ancient Rome with this special private kid-friendly tour!Your private kid-friendly guide Donato will allow you to discover both the Colosseum and Saint Clement from a special perspective: Donato is not just a top-rated guide, he is also an expert archaeologist who will make sure you have an amazing experience!The tour will start at the Colosseum, and your skip-the line tickets mean you won't have to wait in long queues.Then you will discover the lesser-known jewel of Saint Clement's Church, a four-layered venue where you can explore different underground levels in a journey back through the centuries.Your private guide will engage you and your kids with tailored activities and games, and he will use visual tools and techniques to show you how the sites looked in the past.Don't miss the chance to travel back in time and have a great experience with our tour!

Take advantage of skip-the-line access to the Colosseum in Rome during this 1.5-hour express tour in Rome. Walk past the long lines and through the Gladiator's Entrance, then explore the Arena Floor with your guide.

Explore the intimate side of the 'Eternal City' on a 2-hour evening walking tour that explores Rome's romantic history, famous love stories, and culture. You'll see historic landmarks and elegant piazzas along the way, while learning about traditional wedding rituals, seduction practices, and the inside scoop on ancient Roman kissing.

Explore Rome's Borghese Gallery with an art historian guide to make the most of your visit. With expert commentary about the artists on display, such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and other Italian masters, you'll be able to fully appreciate the paintings and sculptures. After your tour, make sure to stroll through the tranquil gardens outside and enjoy a view of the city. Note: Your entrance fee to the gallery is not included.

Discover Como town's history and architecture during a morning walking tour. As you stroll with a local guide, you'll check out the landmarks that bear testament to the city's reputation as a site of art and culture. Hear the romanesque history behind the churches of San Fedele and Sant'Abbondio, and visit the city walls, which skirt the centro storico.

Visit two Venice highlights on a 3-hour, guided tour through St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges' Palace, with skip-the-line entrance that lets you make the most of your time in the city. See the rich ornamentation and artwork inside St. Mark's Basilica, then follow in the footsteps of Venice's powerful doges in a sumptuous masterpiece of Venetian Gothic design. This 3-hour combination tour includes skip-the-line admission at both locations.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Florence. With your dedicated guide, stroll through some of Florence's top highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery, and the Piazza dell Signoria. A private tour means the ability to travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

It's difficult to keep children involved during a walking tour, but not when the tour is taylor-made for them! Take a fun and educational tour of the city center of Lecce after sunset led by a kids-friendly, local guide. You will play games, quizzes and treasure hunts to keep the family happy and engaged while visiting some of the city highlights including Piazza del Duomo, the church of Santa Croce, Piazza Sant'Oronzo and many more great sites. Both children and parents will love to discover the history and architecture of Lecce in the most entertaining way. You will also taste local typical food like a "rustico" (a local, paff pastry disc) or pizza and a genuine home-made ice cream or pastry.

Marvel over one of the world's greatest collections of Renaissance art without the crowds, with this 3-hour early morning guided tour of the Vatican. Make the most of skip-the-line entrance and be one of the first visitors through the door as the Vatican Museums open. Follow your guide to the dazzling Sistine Chapel and the breathtaking Raphael Rooms; see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino and more; then explore inside St. Peter's Basilica. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people, ensuring personalized attention from your art historian guide.

Discover world-class art and stunning gardens on a 3-hour tour of the Borghese Gallery and estate, set in a breathtaking park at the heart of Rome. See master works by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian while exploring twenty rooms with sumptuous d ecor and design. Get a glimpse of Roman aristocratic life as you tour the sprawling home, then head outside to visit the gardens, where cool fountains, statues and an island temple are a haven from the noise and and congestion of the city.

Discover Rome's beautiful Baroque treasures on this small-group evening walking tour that takes you to famous 17th-century landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. Learn about the architects and artistry that defined the Baroque period from an expert guide, and delve into the city's ancient history, too, with a visit inside the magnificent Pantheon.

Descend into the limited-access underground area of the Colosseum on this 4-hour walking tour of Ancient Rome sights. With an expert guide, you'll see the rooms and cages where gladiators and beasts waited their turns to fight in the arena, look into the underground chambers, and walking on the fighting stage, another section of the amphitheater that is typically closed to regular tours. Outside the Colosseum, you'll also visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

See the hidden world that lies underneath Naples' city streets with this half-day tour of Naples Underground. Follow an expert guide through underground tunnels in the heart of Naples, some dating back 2,400 years. Take an unforgettable journey back in time on this tour.

Visit the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of the pope, on this 5-hour private tour from Rome. You'll travel out of the city by Mercedes vehicle for the ride to the museum, also known as the Apostolic Palace, where you'll tour the interior to see rooms like the Music Room. Plus explore the Barberini Gardens on a golf cart, listening to narration while you enjoy views of the Alban Hills. Lunch is included.

See the Colosseum minus the daytime crowds, the heat, and lengthy admission lines with this evening tour, and enjoy a prosecco aperitivo, too. Taking place in the quieter evening hours, the small-group tour includes skip-the-line entry to the ancient amphitheater plus visits to its top tier, arena floor, and the underground chambers where the gladiators prepped for battle. Numbers are limited to 25 people for a small-group experience at Rome's iconic ancient landmark.

Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace are two landmarks rarely left off any Venice Itinerary, but their popularity means that visitors often spend more time queuing outside than exploring inside. Visit both on this 4-hour tour, including skip-the-line entrance and a walking tour of romantic Venice.