4 Tours to Italy's Most Popular Historic Sites

Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour: Underground Chambers and Arena

The droves of visitors the Colosseum attracts are testament to its status as a Rome icon, but you can enhance your experience on a skip-the-line tour that not only allows you to bypass most of the waiting, but also includes visits to typically off-limits areas. Explore the underground gladiator chambers, stand in the arena, and hear tales of the contests from a guide. Plus, tick off the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a walking tour.

Highlights

- Gain full access to Rome’s Colosseum, including areas typically off-limits
- Avoid waits of up to three hours with a skip-the-line ticket
- Explore the underground gladiator and animal chambers
- Stand on the arena floor and gain insight with a guide
- Visit the Roman Forum and other sights to delve deeper into ancient Rome
- Choose from various time slots for flexibility

Pompeii Ruins Day Tour from Rome

Explore the massive archaeological excavation at Pompeii on this unforgettable day tour from Rome. Enjoy panoramic views over Naples, and walk through the ancient Roman streets of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which still looms over the area. A 2-course lunch at a local restaurant is included, as well as entrance fees and skip-the-line access.

Highlights

- Full-day tour of Naples and Pompeii from Rome
- Enjoy incredible views of Naples, including the Castel dell'Ovo and Mergellina
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Pompeii
- Enjoy skip-the-line access at Pompeii to explore the ancient Roman city

St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace Visit

St. Mark's Basilica is a Venice must-see, but usually elbow-to-elbow with crowds. This small-group tour lets you explore after hours in a crowd-free environment with the lights ablaze, so you can fully appreciate the interior. Plus, you get in-depth guided commentary and to visit the usually off-limits crypt, inaccessible to the general public. Upgrade to tour another Venice highlight—the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs—at a quieter, more peaceful time slot.

Highlights

- See St Mark's Basilica in Venice minus the crowds on an after-hours tour
- Tour the interior in a calm, fully lit setting with in-depth commentary
- View the Pala d’Oro crowd free, and visit the usually off-limits crypt
- Upgrade to add a visit to the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs
Group limited to 15 for an intimate, more personalized experience

Historic Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line Last Supper Ticket

Explore Milan's most significant historical landmarks, including skip-the-line access to da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', during this 3-hour walking tour. With your local art historian guide, visit sites like Sforza Castle, the Scala Theater, Piazza dei Mercanti and the Duomo. View 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, without waiting in the general admission line. All entrance fees are included on this small-group walking tour.

Highlights

- 3-hour walking tour of historic Milan
- Get skip-the-line access to 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's mural masterpiece
- Take in landmarks like Sforza Castle, Piazza della Scala and the famous Via Dante with a guide
- Marvel at the spectacular Milan Cathedral
- Cover approximately 1.8 miles (3 km) over the course of the 3-hour tour

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