Self-Guided Tours in Italy: 3 We Would Put the Money On

1.Colosseum Access and Self-Guided Virtual Reality Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 837 reviews · from $66Our pick

Meet staff by the Arch of Constantine, use a VR headset to visit the Colosseum as it looked in 72 AD, then enter the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace. English, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and French audio are available. Guides such as Cristina, Kristina, and Valeria help with setup and entry.

“Valeria was a very nice guide, she explained very well and we hab lots of fun. We would recommend it!”

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2.Private Self-Guided E-Bike Ride in Tuscany with Vineyard Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

John at E-Bikes Florence sets you up with a pedal-assist bike, helmet, phone holder, and GPS route. You ride independently from Florence to Fiesole, through hills and countryside to a boutique vineyard, then return by way of Piazzale Michelangelo. Wine, food, and roadside help are available, but the route requires confident cycling.

“The e-bikes made this journey so enjoyable, even with all of the hills! Incredible views and an excellent way to see more of the surrounding area.”

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3.Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 211 reviews · 4 hours · from $4Best value

Use the ITGUIDES app to explore Pompeii independently for four hours from first activation. Follow a geolocated map to more than 60 points, including the amphitheater, House of the Vettii, brothel, baths, taverns, mosaics, and frescoes. Download everything before arrival, as the site’s internet connection can be weak.

“Some good information to help you understand the sites and well worth doing to find out about the different houses as there is not a lot to self read. The audios were quite short and easy to listen to. The app itself although was a great design on the map to show you where you were in relation to the information, however each time you listen to a point of interest it doesn’t go back to the map easily and you end up having to go back to the main guide and display the map before finding where you are again. Would be great if you can just return to…”

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