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15 City Tours in Italy to Build a Day Around

70 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide - Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni in Laterano
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Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

1.City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16,045 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $15Our pick

See Rome from an open-top double-decker bus on a 1 Loop, 1 day, 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Ride past the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more, using eight main stops to explore on foot. Audio commentary is available in eight languages, with Wi-Fi, headphones, a sightseeing app, and the Jubilee Line included.

“Fantastic. Got us everywhere we wanted to go. Gave great advice”

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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide - Line A: Milan’s classic center from Castello to Moscova
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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,256 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $26

Explore Milan on four connected hop-on hop-off bus lines covering the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Navigli, Brera, CityLife, and San Siro. You get multilingual audio, children’s commentary, Wi-Fi, a city map, and walking tours in the mobile app. Choose a one, two, or three-day pass and build your own sightseeing route.

“Great way to see all the major sites, and then pick the ones that interest you and stay longer.”

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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Santa Maria Maggiore and the Esquilino district
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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,446 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

See Rome from an open-top sightseeing bus with an eight-language audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and stops near Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Barberini. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the route at your own pace. Colosseum Stop 3 is currently suspended.

“This was the winter route so the stops may have been a little farther apart. But they partnered with another system that had 4 extra stops. This closed the gap on some areas but this bus only ran on the hour so there was a longer wait time between pickups. Still it was a good value. We had 72 hours so we were able tour Rome sites very well.”

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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour - Piazza Maggiore and the scale of San Petronio
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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

4.City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,478 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26

Walk Bologna’s historic center with a certified guide in English, Italian, Spanish, or French. Visit Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero Market, Santo Stefano, and the Two Towers, while guides such as Ricardo, Maria, and Victoria explain the city’s art, politics, food, and long university tradition. Small-group options are available.

“A really interesting and informative walk through the centre of Bologna. Our tour guide's enthusiasm and knowledge were impressive and we particularly enjoyed visiting the contrasting churches on our walk.”

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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome's City Center - What happens during the two-hour class
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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

5.Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,414 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

At Ristorante Tucci on Piazza Navona, an English-speaking chef such as Luca, Enea, Sara, or Simone guides you through making fresh fettuccine. The restaurant prepares your chosen sauce, then serves your pasta with bruschetta and a drink. Allow two hours. Vegetarian options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free.

“This was an absolutely brilliant class! We had an absolute blast! We didn’t realise how easy it would be to make the fettuccine! The couple we did the clsss were was awesome! We all loved it and had dinner together after! We got drinks, a starter, our pasta and a shot at the end! Was well worth the money. Definitely recommend”

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Vatican City: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket - The Vatican Museums route, from sculpture to painted ceilings
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Vatican City: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket

6.Vatican City: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,185 reviews · from $39

Meet at Via Germanico 40, collect your ticket, and walk about five minutes to the Vatican Museums entrance. Fast-track entry includes the museums and Sistine Chapel, plus a digital map, but no guide. Allow at least two to three hours, and arrive 20 minutes early with matching identification.

“Awesome museum and fast line to get in awesome service also to get my tickets highly recommended!”

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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour - Santa Maria Maggiore begins the city loop
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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

7.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,038 reviews · 45 min · from $22

Ride one non-stop 45-minute loop through Rome after dark on an open-top red double-decker bus. You’ll pass Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona, with recorded commentary in eight languages, headphones, WiFi, and a sightseeing app included.

“Great way to view Rome from the bus then you can arrange to go back to the areas you want to visit on foot.”

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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Line B: Fiesole and a different side of Florence
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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,894 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

See Florence from an open-top double-decker bus on Line A and Line B, with stops at Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Porta Romana, and Fiesole. Your pass allows unlimited rides for 1, 2, or 3 days, with English audio, Wi-Fi, and a free app showing bus locations. Service changes seasonally, so check the route before setting out.

“Beautiful views 😍 excellent service. They are on time away, it is a good choice for people who don't want to walk 😉”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - Walking the calli and campi
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

9.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,873 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $14Best value

Walk Venice with a live guide through St. Mark’s Square, quiet calli, Teatro La Fenice, and Rialto Bridge. Add a gondola ride for a water-level view, plus a short VR visit showing how Venice changed over time. Guides speak English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish, and private or small-group options are available.

“The weather was awful but they did a great job, very kind and we learned a lot!”

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Turin: Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card - The Egyptian Museum and Turins ancient world
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Turin: Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card

10.Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,837 reviews · from $45

Use the Torino+Piemonte Card for two days from first activation. One adult and one child under 12 receive free or reduced admission to museums, royal residences, castles, and monuments across Turin and Piedmont. Reserve museum time slots in advance, then show your voucher at the entrance. Public transport is not included, but multi-day tickets are discounted.

“If travelling to Turin I’d definitely recommend purchasing the card although I think we didn’t actually used it to the full extent as we simply run out of time to visit more museums . Also I’d recommend to check if the museums require booking a time of entry slot , we have missed out on the Egyptian museum as they have sold out for the days we were there .”

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Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour - Part of Sasso Barisano and the city’s changing face
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Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

11.Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,771 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk through Matera’s Sasso Caveoso and part of Sasso Barisano with Renato, Sara, Domenico, or Gaetano. This 2 to 3 hour English tour focuses on the people, homes, water systems, bakeries, architecture, and social history of the Sassi rather than a church-by-church route. Expect uneven alleys, valley views, personal stories, and a group of up to 20.

“We had a great tour with Gaetano as our guide. Got lots of information and interesting facts. He also shared some personal experiences, which is always nice. We really liked the tour and can warmly recommend this!”

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Turin: Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card - Turin’s great museums, from Egyptian treasures to cinema history
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Turin: Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card

12.Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,434 reviews · from $52

Use the Torino + Piemonte Card for three days from first activation. It covers free entry to major museums, monuments, castles, fortresses, and royal residences, with discounts on transport, tours, opera, and selected sights. You plan your own days, reserve museum slots, and show your voucher at each entrance.

“Very happy to have stumbled upon this card, saved a lot of money. Must buy for everyone who wish to see more than two museums or places in the list.”

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Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike - Piazza Venezia and Rome’s layers of power
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Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike

13.Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride a quality Cannondale e-bike through Rome with a professional guide and a group of no more than 10. Over about 14 kilometers, you’ll see the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Villa Borghese, the Jewish Quarter, and more. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Khaled was an excellent guide and touring the city by bike is a great way to get your bearings and see the sites. Rome's streets are extremely busy - this is not a tour for the faint of heart or those not already comfortable riding bikes - there were some Extremely close calls during our trip. It was also very long, like 4-5 hours, so bring some snacks.”

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Lucca: 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour - Meeting at Porta San Donato
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Lucca: 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour

14.Lucca: 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,314 reviews · from $17

Meet your English- and Italian-speaking guide at Lucca’s Tourist Information Office for a gentle two-hour walk through San Michele, Via Fillungo, Piazza Anfiteatro, the city walls, and more. Guides such as Roberta, Lucia, Vittoria, and Giorgio have led engaging tours filled with local stories. The Cathedral interior costs an extra €3.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and presented the information in a format that was easy to understand and remember.”

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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide - Across Ponte Santa Trinita into the Oltrarno
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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

15.Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,094 reviews · from $67

Cruise Florence’s historic center in a small electric golf cart with a local driver and audio commentary. You’ll see Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and more. The longer route reaches Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping city views. Live guiding is available in Italian and English.

“Our driver was very knowledgeable, friendly, showed us all the beauty of what Florence has to offer! I will spell his name wrong, but Alcaesera is highly recommended. He also knew many pp on the street, and they were glad to see him!”

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