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15 Guided Tours in Italy, Priced and Compared

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend who lands on Friday: 15 guided tours that repay the money, each with its cost and the one thing to know before you commit.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour - Arena access is an option, not a given
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

1.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

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

Walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a live guide in your choice of eight languages. Expect about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, clear headset commentary, priority ticket access, and stories of gladiators, emperors, politics, and daily Roman life. Small-group and private options are available, as is access to the Colosseum arena.

“It wasn't rushed, guide explained lots and took questions. Lots of time in the Roman Forum afterwards.”

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour - The Pinecone Courtyard and Sphere Within a Sphere
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

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

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

Follow an English-speaking guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in about three hours. Groups of 20 or fewer use reserved entry and headsets. Guides such as Sophia, Maria, Christian, Laura, and Amy have earned strong praise for clear, lively storytelling.

“Highly recommend! Silvia was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Don’t forget your comfy shoes for the walking!!”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

3.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

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

Walk through Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum during a 2.5-hour guided visit. Your guide may be Henry, Leo, Aphrodite, Alessandra, or another multilingual specialist. Expect ancient arenas, imperial palaces, temples, arches, and the political center of old Rome. Arena and underground access depend on the option you book.

“Leo was absolutely amazing!! Good communication and great tour. So happy we booked. Shoutout to my girl Esmeralda”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Entering the Colosseum
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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.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 live guide at Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, Angela, and Adriano are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Entry tickets and headsets are included, but arena and underground access are not.

“tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Entering the Colosseum with a guide
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

5.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 reserved entry, headsets, ancient engineering stories, views over the Forum, and plenty of walking on uneven ground. Guides such as Sam, Flavia, Iman, and PG have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Viator did not submit the changes to the touring company so they did not have a ticket for one of our members. We had to refuse the tour and book another one for twice the price! Viator is now refusing to refund us for their mistake!!!”

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Naples: Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - The Greek-Roman Aqueduct and Naples’ underground water system
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Naples: Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

6.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 below Naples. You will see the Greek-Roman Aqueduct, Roman Theater, and Summa Cavea, with an optional narrow passage and pizza meal. Expect 121 steps, cool tunnels, and about 1.5 to 2 hours underground.

“The guide was very well organized and very well informed about the history.Thanks again”

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

7.Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

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

Spend two hours exploring Pompeii with an archaeologist and a small group of up to 20 people. See the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar, House of Menander, ancient baths, theaters, and plaster casts. Guides including Teresa, Anna, Alfredo, and Raffaella bring daily Roman life into focus, with time to continue exploring after the tour.

“Brilliant tour. So good to have a guide who could point out small details and insights into the life of the people of Pompeii.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

8.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

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

Walk through Rome’s ancient center with a professional guide, visiting the Colosseum’s first and second levels, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Chiara, Magda, Georgio, and Radu are praised for clear storytelling and enthusiasm. Expect security checks, stairs, open sun, and plenty of walking.

“Tiberio was an excellent tour guide! He was very passionate and shared so much great information with us! It was a little chaotic checking in for the tour with the tour company at the meeting point with a huge crowd of people. Other than that, it was a great experience.”

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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - The Vatican Museums route in 2.5 hours
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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

9.Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12,117 reviews · from $118

Follow a live guide through the Vatican Museums, Rotunda, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. Guides such as Pasquale, Marco, Lilia, and Antonio bring the art to life with humor and clear explanations. The 2.5-hour tour uses headsets and a separate entrance, but does not include St. Peter’s Basilica.

“The whole experience, detail of the buildings was fantastic. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. It was quite hectic inside due to the number of people, but that was obviously out of your control. But so glad that we had the experience.”

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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour - What you see inside the ancient amphitheater
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Rome: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

10.Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10,584 reviews · from $73

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, view the arena floor and underground animal chambers, then walk through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Guides such as Magda, Radu, Eni, and Tiziana bring the sites to life in English, French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese. Choose the arena-floor option when booking.

“Our guide Marcelo made the tour fun and informative .”

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Milan: Da Vinci's Last Supper Guided Tour - Meeting at Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Milan: Da Vinci’s Last Supper Guided Tour

11.Da Vinci’s Last Supper Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,143 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Meet your English-speaking guide at Santa Maria delle Grazie and enter the former Dominican monastery’s refectory to see Leonardo’s Last Supper. Your guide explains the painting’s composition, perspective, technique, and troubled history. The visit lasts about an hour, with 15 minutes inside the room. Headsets, entry, and wheelchair access are included.

“Our guide Zenopizzo was very knowledgeable and able to communicate what he knew with humour and in a relatable manner.”

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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Walking through the Roman Forum
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

12.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,939 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Follow an English-speaking guide through the Colosseum’s first and second levels, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Headsets help you hear in crowded spaces. Choose the arena option for closer access, and bring your photo ID and legal booking details for entry.

“Good overview of Palestine Hill and Colosseum. Guide was informative and knowledgeable. Good access to main floor of the Colosseum.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting at the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

13.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,425 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Explore Rome’s Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with an English-speaking guide in 1.5 to 3 hours. Hear stories of gladiators, emperors, politics, and daily life, with small-group and Arena Floor options available. Guides such as Patrick, Barbara, Leo, and Serena bring the ruins to life with clear explanations and visual aids.

“Very informative and fun. Really brought the history of Rome to life.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Entering the Colosseum with a guide
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

14.Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8,420 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $42

Walk through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum with a live guide in your choice of seven languages. You get reserved entry, headsets, and guided access to the arena floor when selected. Guides such as Mircea, Francesca, Ilaria, and Caterina are praised for clear storytelling, while the 2.5 to 3 hour route involves plenty of walking.

“Our tour guide was fabulous! She pulled out all the stops and got us in quickly and efficiently everywhere we went!”

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Naples: Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour - The upper catacomb and its early Christian paintings
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Naples: Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

15.Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,941 reviews · 45 min · from $15Best value

Spend about 45 to 50 minutes beneath Naples with an English or Italian guide at the Catacombs of San Gennaro. See early Christian paintings, fifth-century mosaics, underground basilicas, and Bishop Paul II’s baptismal font. Your ticket also includes San Gaudioso and Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità for 12 months.

“this was a very interesting tour and good value for money. if coming from the old town, it's quite a walk and all uphill, to arrive at the church or San Genmaro. we arrived earlier than planned and we're accommodated on an earlier tour. the guide was very interesting and his English was perfect. the catacombs have a kind of carpet on the ground, which makes it easier to walk around. this tour however, wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility problems, as there are a lot of steps to descend, before arriving at the start of the tour. amazing walk through history, well worth the money.”

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