Italy · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Priority-access Colosseum plus Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with headsets, real-time storytelling, and optional arena entry for a smart Rome hit.
“Tour guide, Alexandra was very well informed and made the tour a highlight of our visit.”
Skip-the-line Vatican tour with headsets: Museums highlights, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica, meeting at Piazza San Pietro.
“Excellent tour. Our guide Paula was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, maintained the right pace and provided interesting info. It was clear she cared about providing a great experience for the guests. The tour itself was a great overview of the Vatican. Highly recommend.”
Skip the ticket line on a live guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, with headsets in 2.5 hours.
“Aphrodite was a wonderful tour guide showing us around the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill and the Colosseum. She answered all of our questions and went into great detail on the many interesting things we saw. She was great and we truly enjoyed our tour!”
Guided 2.5 to 3 hour Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour with pre-booked entry, headsets, and photo spots.
“Angela was a lovely tour guide, she kept us as a group engaged and told us in detail about the history behind the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palentine Hill. I learnt so much and myself and my mum really enjoyed it. Thankyou so much, Grace & Rachel”
Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a self-paced audio app, plus optional arena access.
“very interesting, a lot of history, spectacular place, it was February so not to crowded. I had the audio guide so went around at my own pace.”
Guided 3-hour Rome tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with expert guidance, headsets, and included tickets.
“Nice tour. Didn’t realize how violent history was. Andre (tour guide) very knowledgeable funny and interesting. Very crowded even in February!! I would recommend going earlier in the day to hopefully avoid crowds. If you have knee problems a little challenging because of steep stairs. Definitely not on a weekend. Toilets are an issue but cafe across the street allows use as long as you buy something first. I really did learn a lot. Great tour.”
Walk 2,400 years beneath Naples on an official guided tour, from a Greek-Roman aqueduct to the Roman Theater, with optional pizza.
“We went for day trip to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi cost with Gabriel Casavega (the guide) & Giovanni (the bus driver) and it was a great experience. The guide is super fun explaining every detail and keeping the whole group together. Would defintely share the stories with our little one when he grows up. Hope to catch up with you on your Taj Mahal trip to India. 🇮🇳 We love you, Gabriel!”
Fast-track Pantheon entry plus an official audio guide voiced by acclaimed actors. Learn the dome and oculus story fast, for $6.
“Stunning buildings and locations, relaxed atmosphere, the guide was very knowledgeable, a very good value for money experience.”
Pompeii in 2 hours with an archaeologist guide, small-group walk, skip-the-line ticket, and headsets. See key houses and temples.
“The guide Paolo had great humor!We enjoyed the tour very much!!”
Skip-the-line Colosseum with a guide, then Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Expect expert context, 2.5 to 3 hours, $51.
“Meeting place was a bit hard to get to because of all the construction work & setting up for parade. Theresa was our guide & she was excellent - a fountain of knowledge & very personable.”
Reserved entry to Pompeii with optional audio guide. Choose Pompei Express or Pompei+, plan your route, and explore at your own pace.
“Great experience! The ticket gave us the info we needed and we were able to quickly find the entrance and get our vouchers before entering.”
Florence Renaissance and Medici tales walking tour with a storyteller. See San Lorenzo, Medici palazzo, key piazzas, and Ponte Vecchio.
“Full of color, art, and history. Highly recommend Michele as a skilled storyteller and art historian.”
Skip the line to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a guided path, headsets, and time-saving stops like Maps and Raphael Rooms.
“Our tour was incredible! The guide, Ruddy, was so knowledgeable and was so happy to give advice. He also gave us perfect photo opportunities. The tour was incredible! Wouldn’t have done it any other way!”
Skip the line at Venice’s La Fenice with a 7-language audio guide and see an opera house palace up close.
“Very good value for money as I'm an over 65 traveller. Easy online booking. Take id with you. Present the ticket at the ticket office in exchange for the audio guide. Take your time, they have a lot to impart. I used headphones so I didn't have to keep holding the phone. Well worth a visit.”
Fast-track tour of the Colosseum arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an official guide, plus optional arena floor access.
“Titiana was our tour guide and she was amazing! My father and I are still quoting her from the tour! Lots of info provided with short walks and stops. Plenty of photo time and not too strenuous considering the uneven roads of the ancient Romans.”
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