10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Italy That You Shouldn't Miss

The Vip Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour are​ the best you could have if you are looking for an exclusive experience. This unique guided tour is organized for a small group of 12 people only, this way you can interact with your expert English speaking guide as if you were on a private tour. Your group will enter the Vatican at 7:30 AM, one hour and a half before the general audience and 30 minutes before most of the other tour companies. This special tour will allow you to enjoy the Vatican highlights with almost nobody around while most of the other tours offered in the Vatican are held with thousands of other tourists around you.

Inclusions: Vip access to the Sistine Chapel, Vip access to the Vatican Museums, Vip access to the St. Peter's Basilica, Expert English Speaking Guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Taxes and fees

Exclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, Gratuities

Traveling in small groups will make your historic Rome walking tour relaxed and intimate. During the tour, our guides will forget about dates and figures, focusing instead on the stories and anecdotes behind the sites you visit – because we know that it's these funny (and often shocking) tales that make Rome so special. Our evening stroll isn’t just about the sights though – it’s about giving you everything you need to enjoy a perfect vacation in Rome. We will explore together Galleria Sciarra, a hidden treasure in Rome. The passage is not only difficult to see from the outside, but it is also one of the few places where you can see Art Nouveau in Rome! This is an absolutely beautiful piece of architecture. This hidden gem is located in a building near Via del Corso, constructed just after the unification of Italy in the late 1880s. In the evening, the galleria is illuminated with a warm and magical glow, making you feel like you have been transported into a different era.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Tip o gratuity

Discover the real Secret Venice with a native Venetian guide! The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts. From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries. During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts. The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective! Last but not least, an insightful exploration of San Polo where the oldest "mascareri" (creators of Carnival masks) are still working following the tradition of centuries ago. Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, 1 City Map per person, Local guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

In a nutshell: The Earliest Vatican Tour with Special Priority Access to beat the early bird crowd! Are you planning your once in a life time Vatican experience? This is hands down the best Vatican Tour! Don’t miss your opportunity to enter the Vatican Museums with no waiting time at all. Secure your access almost one and a half hours prior to the official Vatican opening, skipping any possible line with our Prime entrance, available only through 7 tour operators in the world and the only true skip the line ticket for your early morning Vatican Experience. With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums before the regular Early Morning crowds, bypassing those already waiting in line for the Vatican doors to open.  

Inclusions: Meet and greet service at your hotel/accommodation, Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide, Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls), Priority Access (before the regular Early Morning Crowd - if Prime Option selected), Raphael Rooms , Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica with direct access, Hotel Drop Off Service (if Prime Option selected)

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Explore Rome by golf cart and take in top attractions in style on this private 3-hour tour. Roll through the pretty streets by golf cart as a private guide brings Rome’s rich history to life. Along the way, take in famous landmarks and hidden gems such as the Trevi Fountain and the basilicas of Santo Stefano Rotondo and Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Spin through bustling squares like Piazza Barberini and Piazza Colonna, and admire panoramic city views from Aventine Hill or Caelian Hill — two of the city’s famous vantage points.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome - when communicated up to 24H in advance), Professional guide, Fee transport by golf-cart is offered when booking a tour with Rolling Rome, Insurance, *Offered only on full-day tours

Exclusions: Gratuities

Get Exclusive Early access into the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's amazing frescoes one whole hour before the general public! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy this wonderful masterpiece. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees not only early entrance but also the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! After the Sistine Chapel, your tour continues through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and many more, ending with the incredible Saint Peter's Basilica.

Inclusions: Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED, Enjoy Early Entrance to the Vatican Museums before the general public, Skip the long ticket lines, Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide, Private Option of this tour is Available!

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Relive the glory of Ancient Rome on this 3 hour truly small-group tour, led by an expert and professional guide. We limit our small groups to ONLY 6 people, ensuring a semi-private experience and a friendly environment to interact with your guide! Skip the long lines and enjoy an Access-All-Areas tour of Rome’s mighty Colosseum, including parts usually restricted to visitors with a regular ticket. In this tour, you will be able to explore the subterranean underground chambers of the Colosseum, where the wild animals were held and the gladiator prepared before battle. You will also stand in the very area where the bloody gladiator battles once took place and saw unparalleled views: the Arena floor. As you stand there and see the same view the gladiators once saw, imagine hearing the roar of the crowds that must have welcomed them. Then, climb up the gorgeous Palatine Hill for breathtaking views, and descend into the Roman Forum, which you will explore thoroughly with your expert guide.

Inclusions: Tour in a Safe and Small Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED!, Climb down inside the Underground and walk onto the Arena of the Colosseum, Enjoy a friendly and professional Local Expert Guide, Skip the long lines!

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece. . This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travellers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!) . Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)

Inclusions: An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller., Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

Join this small-group tour to experience a real journey through time: you will experience a noteworthy visit to the Colosseum, making your way in directly onto the Arena and proceed to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You and your group (maximum 20 participants) will skip all the lines and access the Colosseum through very same entrance gladiators used before the combats. Here, you will enjoy a spectacular view over the Arena and the Dungeons. Tour both in English and in Spanish, with licensed guides that will entertain your group for 3 hours. The itinerary includes not only the Colosseum (Arena, first and second rings) but also the amazing ruins of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, with its stunning view over the Circus Maximus.

Inclusions: Guided tour in English, English speaking guide for 3 hours

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks

Skip the entrance lines and climb to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome with an expert guide! Majestically dominating the city skyline, the terracotta dome of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (or Florence Duomo, as it’s more commonly known) is easily Florence's most iconic attraction. Experience this masterpiece of architectural genius.

Inclusions: Expert Local guide, Skip-the-Line Duomo tickets, Guided tour of the interior and roof

Exclusions: Gratuities