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No problem. These Italy Literary, Art & Music Tours include Hotel Pickup: Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour Florence and Pisa from Rome: Enjoy a Full Day Small Group Tour Rome at Night by Golf Cart Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples The Accademia Gallery View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter Basilica Private Tour

You will meet your guide outside the Vatican Museum and bypassing the lines with your skip-the-line ticket you increase quick passage to the gallery complex. …More

Rome, Italy

5.0 (54)

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter Basilica Private Tour

You will meet your guide outside the Vatican Museum and bypassing the lines with your skip-the-line ticket you increase quick passage to the gallery complex....

3 hours

5.0 (54)

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$146

The Accademia Gallery in Florence with your private guide

Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a private guided tour of Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Begin in the Hall of the Colossus, where Giambologna’s original …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (4)

The Accademia Gallery in Florence with your private guide

Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a private guided tour of Florence’s Accademia Gallery. Begin in the Hall of the Colossus, where Giambologna’s original...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (4)

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$67

Brunelleschi's Dome Climb VIP Guided Tour

Embark on a one-hour guided tour of Brunelleschi's Dome, a marvel of Renaissance architecture. Ascend the iconic dome, unraveling its history and engineering feats with …More

Florence, Italy

4.3 (3)

Brunelleschi's Dome Climb VIP Guided Tour

Embark on a one-hour guided tour of Brunelleschi's Dome, a marvel of Renaissance architecture. Ascend the iconic dome, unraveling its history and engineering feats with...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.3 (3)

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$147

Complete Florence Full Day Guided Tour Uffizi David & walk Pickup

On this tour you visit the most important of Florence’s piazzas and landmarks as well as two of its most celebrated exhibition centers. We begin …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (15)

Complete Florence Full Day Guided Tour Uffizi David & walk Pickup

On this tour you visit the most important of Florence’s piazzas and landmarks as well as two of its most celebrated exhibition centers. We begin...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (15)

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$227

Private Tour of Leaning Tower Pisa Top Attractions w Local Guide

In the company of your own private tour guide enjoy the wonders of Pisa. You visit the city highlights including the Cathedral, the Baptistery and …More

Pisa, Italy

5.0 (7)

Private Tour of Leaning Tower Pisa Top Attractions w Local Guide

In the company of your own private tour guide enjoy the wonders of Pisa. You visit the city highlights including the Cathedral, the Baptistery and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$121

Michelangelo Tour for Kids with Accademia Timed Entry

Enjoy a 2.5 hour engaging walking tour for families and kids through Florence’s artistic world famous masterpieces with an expert and top rated guide who …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (5)

Michelangelo Tour for Kids with Accademia Timed Entry

Enjoy a 2.5 hour engaging walking tour for families and kids through Florence’s artistic world famous masterpieces with an expert and top rated guide who...

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (5)

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$171

Private Duomo Complex Guided Tour with Cupola Entry Tickets

Experience Florence like never before with a private guided tour of the iconic Duomo Complex. Begin your journey with expert local guides who reveal the …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (4)

Private Duomo Complex Guided Tour with Cupola Entry Tickets

Experience Florence like never before with a private guided tour of the iconic Duomo Complex. Begin your journey with expert local guides who reveal the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$187

3-Hour Elite Vatican Museums Guided Group Tour from Rome

This is an elite tour with excellent, experienced and certified tour guides. The groups are small and personal with a maximum of 15 people. You …More

Rome, Italy

5.0 (2)

3-Hour Elite Vatican Museums Guided Group Tour from Rome

This is an elite tour with excellent, experienced and certified tour guides. The groups are small and personal with a maximum of 15 people. You...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$165

Best of Florence Tour with Uffizi and David

A licensed expert guide will lead you on a fascinating private guided walking tour through the streets and piazzas of Florence. Discover the best that …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (5)

Best of Florence Tour with Uffizi and David

A licensed expert guide will lead you on a fascinating private guided walking tour through the streets and piazzas of Florence. Discover the best that...

4 hours

5.0 (5)

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$183

Complete Uffizi Gallery Private Tour with Art Historian Guide

One the world's most famous art museums, Florence's Uffizi Gallery, with this 2-hours and a half guided tour led by a local expert. Make the …More

Florence, Italy

4.9 (8)

Complete Uffizi Gallery Private Tour with Art Historian Guide

One the world's most famous art museums, Florence's Uffizi Gallery, with this 2-hours and a half guided tour led by a local expert. Make the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$124

Guided Tour to the Cathedral of Florence

Enjoy a fun and friendly small-group tour of the Florence Duomo complex with an expert guide. With your special 3-day pass, get to see all …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (1)

Guided Tour to the Cathedral of Florence

Enjoy a fun and friendly small-group tour of the Florence Duomo complex with an expert guide. With your special 3-day pass, get to see all...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$28

This 2 hours walking city tour will take you to the highlights of the city of Florence after sunset with a top-rated local guide. This …More

Florence, Italy

4.6 (17)

Guided Tour of Florence by Night

This 2 hours walking city tour will take you to the highlights of the city of Florence after sunset with a top-rated local guide. This...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (17)

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$73

Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy, and is know for its incredible Mediterranean and Alpine scenery, as well as being a favourite locale …More

Milan, Italy

5.0 (1)

The Como Lake from Milan

Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy, and is know for its incredible Mediterranean and Alpine scenery, as well as being a favourite locale...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$133

Private Full-Day Tour of Florence and Pisa from Rome

Experience a private, full-day tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence. With a private driver, enjoy the pleasant drive from your hotel in Rome to …More

Rome, Italy

5.0 (5)

Private Full-Day Tour of Florence and Pisa from Rome

Experience a private, full-day tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence. With a private driver, enjoy the pleasant drive from your hotel in Rome to...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (5)

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$341

Turin, Art Nouveau walking tour and coffee break

Turin, is the capital of Art Nouveau in Italy also known as Liberty, let yourself be captured by this romantic guided walking tour. Be amazed …More

Turin, Italy

5.0 (4)

Turin, Art Nouveau walking tour and coffee break

Turin, is the capital of Art Nouveau in Italy also known as Liberty, let yourself be captured by this romantic guided walking tour. Be amazed...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$43

This tour has been my best selling one for over 15 years. Customers finish the tour truly understanding the importance of the Renaissance and the …More

Florence, Italy

5.0 (50)

Florence City Tour & David

This tour has been my best selling one for over 15 years. Customers finish the tour truly understanding the importance of the Renaissance and the...

3 hours

5.0 (50)

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$459

Private Guided Tour to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery

Do you want to discover the works that little Versaille hides? With your private guide you will discover the magnificent works kept inside the Palazzo …More

Rome, Italy

5.0 (2)

Private Guided Tour to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery

Do you want to discover the works that little Versaille hides? With your private guide you will discover the magnificent works kept inside the Palazzo...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$86

Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line

We are proud to offer the least expensive Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! You will visit all of the must sees of the Vatican Museums, …More

Rome, Italy

4.9 (50)

Private Vatican Highlights Tour - Skip The Line

We are proud to offer the least expensive Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! You will visit all of the must sees of the Vatican Museums,...

3 hours

4.9 (50)

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$579

Private Guided Tour of Florence Basilicas and Their Cloisters

Embark on a captivating journey through Florence with a private guide. Start at the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, where you’ll admire its stunning Renaissance …More

Florence, Italy

4.9 (7)

Private Guided Tour of Florence Basilicas and Their Cloisters

Embark on a captivating journey through Florence with a private guide. Start at the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, where you’ll admire its stunning Renaissance...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$57

Iconic Venice Photoshoot + Hidden Gems Adventure + Gondola Not just a photoshoot. The ultimate Venice experience! Discover Venice with a born-and-raised Venetian photographer. Iconic …More

Venice, Italy

5.0 (14)

Iconic Photos and Adventure in Venice

Iconic Venice Photoshoot + Hidden Gems Adventure + Gondola Not just a photoshoot. The ultimate Venice experience! Discover Venice with a born-and-raised Venetian photographer. Iconic...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$92

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Which Italy Literary, Art & Music Tours have Free Cancellation?

Italy Literary, Art & Music Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Italy Literary, Art & Music Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Italy trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Italy?