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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Italy

1,160 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica - The courtyards set the stage
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica

1.Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 67,413 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours touring the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and, if selected, St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide leads you through the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, Raphael-era rooms, ancient sculpture galleries, and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Small-group and private options are available in five languages.

“Irena was a wonderful guide. She expertly guided us through crowded areas and explained highlights which we would not have been able to do our own. Thank you Irena from Maureen and Daniel from California!”

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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour - Entering the Colosseum with priority access
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

2.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63,148 reviews · from $78

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a live guide such as Andy, Aurora, Jessica, or Valerie. Expect priority ticket entry, headsets, ancient Roman stories, and panoramic views from the Emperor’s Palace. Small-group and arena-access upgrades are available.

“Krista was a terrific guide! She was extremely knowledgeable. A bathroom break in the middle of the tour would be nice.”

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour - The Pinecone Courtyard offers a needed pause
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

3.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39,149 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

You’ll see the Vatican’s major sights in about three hours, including the Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. An English-speaking guide leads groups of up to 20 with reserved entry and audio headsets. Guide quality varies by departure, with past tours led by Sophia, Maria, Christian, Laura, and Amy.

“First and foremost, Christian Mineo Savona was the most amazing tour guide! You can tell a difference when your tour guide is a real historian who can go into detail about all the different rooms and artwork at the Vatican. But to top it off, he is so funny and friendly, and made sure to interact with everyone in our group to keep the tour, fun and energetic. It’s not easy, giving a tour in as hectic yet spiritual place as the Vatican, but Christian was amazing!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - The Roman Forum, where Rome did its business
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

4.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32,814 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Walk through ancient Rome with a live guide at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Expect stories, headset audio, security checks, and a brisk route through imperial palaces, temples, arches, and the Forum’s political center. Guide assignments vary, with English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese available. Arena or underground access depends on the option booked.

“The tour with Henri was amazing! He is a great guide, so lively and knowledgeable. It was great, very informative and entertaining and I could have continued for hours ! Organisation overall was also perfect!”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Entering the Colosseum for a one-hour guided visit
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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

5.Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27,897 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $55

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a local guide at Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, and Angela are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Your ticket includes all three sites, but not the Colosseum arena or underground.

“Our guide Fee was brilliant, very enjoyable and learnt a lot. Wish she had been my history teacher 😅🥰”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Meeting near the Colosseo metro station
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

6.Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23,903 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide at Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Expect headset commentary, personal entry tickets, ancient engineering stories, political drama, and views over the ruins. Arena-floor access may be available with the selected option. Guides have included Sam, Flavia, PG, and Iman.

“Brilliant tour, Sam our guide was incredible, he really made the tour worthwhile, so much knowledge. Highly recommended!”

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Naples: Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - Roman theater remains appear under modern homes
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Naples: Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

7.Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21,781 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Enter beside San Paolo Maggiore and follow an English or Italian guide through Naples’ ancient aqueduct, Roman theater, and Summa Cavea. Expect 121 steps, cool tunnels, and one optional narrow passage. A free multilingual app and brochure help non-English speakers, while the pizza option adds a Margherita or Marinara and a soft drink.

“The tour started on time. The guide should have talked louder and walked a bit slower for people with mobility issues. The tour was very informative and interesting.”

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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist - Starting at Porta Marina and the ancient entrance
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

8.Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19,459 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join a small group of up to 20 for a two-hour Pompeii tour with an archaeologist guide. You’ll see the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar, House of Menander, baths, and plaster casts, with guides such as Teresa, Anna, Alfredo, and Raffaella bringing daily Roman life into focus.

“Just amazing! Our tour guide was fantastic and fun to listen to. You can tell she’s passionate about her work.”

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Starting near Ottaviano Metro
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

9.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,872 reviews · from $130

Follow an art historian through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Candelabra, and Sistine Chapel. Guides such as Francesco, Simona, Laura, and Antonio are praised for clear stories and lively teaching. Add St. Peter’s Basilica when available, but check the start time because tours after 2:00 PM do not include it.

“Our tour was wonderful. Antonio was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable, personable, and easy to understand. We really appreciated all of the information about the Sistine Chapel - we were able to better appreciate it when we were there because of the details Antonio shared. We wish we had gotten to see a bit more of the Vatican Museum but it was so crowded anyway and the Sistine Chapel was clearly the showstopper.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - The Colosseum visit, about one hour
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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

10.Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,839 reviews · from $58

Walk through ancient Rome with a live guide in English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, with optional access to the arena floor through the gladiators' gate. Guides such as Maria, Stefano, Sabrina, and Alessandro have earned praise for clear stories and strong pacing.

“This tour is 1000% worth it!! Alexandria was our guide on April 29 and I could not have been happier with the experience she provided us. There is simply just too much history and stories hidden in these ruins to go without a guide, and Alexandra spared no details or fun facts. You'd be a fool to come to Rome and not experience this.”

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Starting near Ottaviano Metro
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

11.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,217 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $72

Follow an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, classical sculpture galleries, and Sistine Chapel. Choose the three-site option to add St. Peter’s Basilica, then climb to the Dome terrace for Rome views. Guides include English, French, Spanish, and German speakers, with small groups available.

“Henry our guide was amazing—full of information, energy, enthusiasm and very funny. There was so much to see, we could have spent all day or all week there, but we were glad to have guidance and to keep moving so we could get as much out of the day without getting overwhelmed or exhausted.”

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica - Meeting in Borgo Pio and walking toward the square
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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

12.Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,779 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide in Borgo Pio, walk through St. Peter’s Square, then enter the Vatican Museums with reserved access. You’ll see classical sculpture, maps, tapestries, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. Select the option with St. Peter’s Basilica if you want direct entry from the museum. Guides may include Carl, Giovanni, Paola, Guido, or Alicia.

“We had an incredible time!! Our host was so knowledgeable, personable, and engaging, and it really made all the difference in our experience. Getting in and out was so easy with our tour guide. Overall, absolutely recommend this tour!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Meeting up in Rome’s crowded Ancient City
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

13.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,703 reviews · from $51

Explore the Colosseum’s first two levels, then walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a live guide. Guides such as Chiara, Magda, Giorgio, and Fabrizio have earned praise for clear storytelling and passion. Expect lots of walking, security checks, open sun, and no access to the underground.

“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.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in about one hour
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

14.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours touring Ancient Rome with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum’s underground chambers, arena, ground floor, second tier, and exhibition areas. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Enza are praised for clear explanations and warm, lively presentations.

“Very informative and a fascinating step back into history! Teddy was a great guide. Whilst it seems a chunk of money up front, we felt it was good value given we were there for nearly 3 hours in a small group and Teddy was happy to answer questions. The underground tour addition felt such a privilege given the restricted numbers and really added to the atmosphere of the trip, knowing you have walked the same paths as the gladiators! For history fans this is a must see!”

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The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER - Starting at San Lorenzo, Florence’s Medici doorway
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The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – guided by a STORYTELLER

15.The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales – guided by a STORYTELLER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Follow an English-speaking storyteller through Florence’s Medici quarter, Piazza del Duomo, Dante’s neighborhood, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Michele, Riccardo, Chiara, Glenda, and Angela bring the city’s past to life in about 2 hours 15 minutes. It is a pay-as-you-wish experience, with tips expected.

“Riccardo was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable and enthusiastic and genuinely happy to pass on his knowledge. We learnt so much in a fun and interesting way. Would happily go on his tour again.”

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