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Tours & Day Trips in Italy: 15 Whole-Day Options

1,121 tours  ·  from $2

Anything that comes with a guide, a hull or a minibus, gathered in one place. The 15 below are the ones that justify giving up a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica - The Belvedere Courtyard and the Vatican’s first impression
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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

Join a 2.5 to 3-hour small-group or private Vatican tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German. Your guide leads you through the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, Vatican galleries, and Sistine Chapel, with an optional Basilica visit and Michelangelo’s Pietà.

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

2.Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Tour

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

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

3.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

4.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

8.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: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Starting at the Cortile del Belvedere
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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, Cortile del Belvedere, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, and Sistine Chapel. Guides such as Francesco, Simona, Laura, and Luca are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Add St. Peter’s Basilica for Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin, but check the start time because tours after 2 PM exclude it.

“Our guide was attentive and gave us all information that we should know”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - Starting at Via delle Terme di Tito 93
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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 Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum through the gladiators’ gate. The optional arena floor adds a memorable view into the underground chambers. Guides such as Maria, Stefano, Sabrina, and Alessandro have earned praise for clear storytelling.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and super informative. Very nice tour and our guide went an extra mile and gave us a lot of details about so many things. Be prepared for the tour to last a little over 3hrs!”

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Starting at the Cortile del Belvedere
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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

Join Crown Tours for a focused Vatican visit with a licensed guide such as Roberto, Zara, Eugene, or Henry. See the Gallery of Maps, Apollo Belvedere, Sistine Chapel, and, on selected options, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome. Choose a two-site, three-site, or Dome option to match your time and fitness.

“This tour is excellent. Our guide Roberto was amazing. There was unexpectedly a lot of people and the wait for the entrance was long and Roberto made the experience fun and light.”

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica - St. Peter’s Square and Bernini’s grand design
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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 near Via Plauto in Borgo Pio for a roughly three-hour English tour through St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Your guide explains the art before the chapel’s silence begins. Some options also include direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica, so check the booking choice carefully.

“My bucket list for Italy was focused on this trip. Wonderful guide gave a superb description of everything you see. Ask Questions and do your homework first”

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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 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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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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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 exploring the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll enter the restricted underground chambers, walk across the arena floor, and see the ground and second levels. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, and Maya are known for lively explanations, though the $160 price is high.

“The only issue I had with the tour, is that there wasn't enough time to go round the top of the colosseum, we barely had time to walk around.”

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The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER - San Lorenzo and the Medici family church
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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 guide from San Lorenzo to Ponte Vecchio, hearing Medici stories and Renaissance context at Florence’s key squares. Guides including Michele, Riccardo, Chiara, Glenda, and Angela lead the route. The advertised price is $3.62, with tips expected at your discretion and admission tickets not included.

“Michele is a great storyteller which is what you want in this type of tour. The 2 hours went by quickly.”

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