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Skip the Line Vatican Kids Fun Treasure Hunt inside the Museum & Sistine Chapel

This 2.5 hour Vatican tour has been designed specifically for families with children. You’ll hear more about the Vatican Museums’ huge collections, including treasures, such …More

Rome, Italy

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Skip the Line Vatican Kids Fun Treasure Hunt inside the Museum & Sistine Chapel

This 2.5 hour Vatican tour has been designed specifically for families with children. You’ll hear more about the Vatican Museums’ huge collections, including treasures, such...

2 hours 30 minutes

4.0 (1)

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$136

Rome: Full-Day Private Tour for Families Includes Vatican Museums

Keep children entertained during this special family-friendly private tour, the perfect way to explore Rome’s most famous sites, accompanied by an expert private guide. On …More

Rome, Italy

4.0 (1)

Rome: Full-Day Private Tour for Families Includes Vatican Museums

Keep children entertained during this special family-friendly private tour, the perfect way to explore Rome’s most famous sites, accompanied by an expert private guide. On...

6 hours

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$305

Private Rome Tour See Works by Bernini, Caravaggio & Michelangelo

Step Into the World of Baroque Art: immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of Baroque Art as you discover how legendary artists transformed …More

Rome, Italy

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Private Rome Tour See Works by Bernini, Caravaggio & Michelangelo

Step Into the World of Baroque Art: immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of Baroque Art as you discover how legendary artists transformed...

3 hours

3.7 (3)

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$97

From Sorrento: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Fast Track Entrance Ticket Step back in time with a skip-the-line ticket to the incredible Archaeological Site of Pompeii — one of Italy’s …More

Sorrento, Italy

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From Sorrento: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Fast Track Entrance Ticket Step back in time with a skip-the-line ticket to the incredible Archaeological Site of Pompeii — one of Italy’s...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$108

Skip the Line Vatican and Sistine Chapel Evening Tour

No queuing and an opportunity to see the magnificence of the Vatican in a totally different atmosphere. This magical 2.5-hour evening tour of the Vatican …More

Vatican City, Italy

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Skip the Line Vatican and Sistine Chapel Evening Tour

No queuing and an opportunity to see the magnificence of the Vatican in a totally different atmosphere. This magical 2.5-hour evening tour of the Vatican...

2 hours 30 minutes

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$146

Rome Luxury Fullday with Professional English Speaking Driver

Visit the highlights of Rome in one Memorable Fullday and see aspects of: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Venice Square and the Wedding cake, Spanish Steps, Trevi …More

Rome, Italy

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Rome Luxury Fullday with Professional English Speaking Driver

Visit the highlights of Rome in one Memorable Fullday and see aspects of: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Venice Square and the Wedding cake, Spanish Steps, Trevi...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$344

Catania like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, following the devastating earthquake that destroyed the city in 1693, has been able to reinvent itself by …More

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Catania: the Baroque revival

Catania like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, following the devastating earthquake that destroyed the city in 1693, has been able to reinvent itself by...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

Viterbo Private City Tour including Popes Tombs Conclave Palace and Duomo

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Viterbo with a top-rated local guide. You will see the most beautiful historic sites of the city that was chosen as …More

Lake Bolsena, Italy

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Viterbo Private City Tour including Popes Tombs Conclave Palace and Duomo

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Viterbo with a top-rated local guide. You will see the most beautiful historic sites of the city that was chosen as...

3 hours

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$82

Typical Tuscan family dinner in a Villa near Cortona

you will meet our family! We have lived in Tuscany all our lives! we will reveal the secrets of our cuisine to you and you …More

Arezzo, Italy

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Typical Tuscan family dinner in a Villa near Cortona

you will meet our family! We have lived in Tuscany all our lives! we will reveal the secrets of our cuisine to you and you...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$78

Expert Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

Grant yourself access to one of the most beautiful and holy places in the world, center of the Catholic church and precious collection of treasures …More

Rome, Italy

4.0 (1)

Expert Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

Grant yourself access to one of the most beautiful and holy places in the world, center of the Catholic church and precious collection of treasures...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$73

This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of …More

Bologna, Italy

4.0 (1)

Bologna 3h Food & Cultural Walking Tour

This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$142

A full immersion during which you can discover the artistic beauties of the Serenissima. Our escort will tell you the story of the masterpieces of …More

Venice, Italy

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1-hour panoramic tour of Venice by boat

A full immersion during which you can discover the artistic beauties of the Serenissima. Our escort will tell you the story of the masterpieces of...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$29

Walking Tour of Rome Wonders By NIght Trevi Navona Pantheon & More!

This two hour walking tour is the perfect introduction to the historical centre of Rome. If this is your first day in the city then …More

Rome, Italy

4.0 (1)

Walking Tour of Rome Wonders By NIght Trevi Navona Pantheon & More!

This two hour walking tour is the perfect introduction to the historical centre of Rome. If this is your first day in the city then...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$56

Half-Day Private Tour of Pisa from Montecatini

A memorable private tour to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. A half day tour with an expert private driver at your disposal. Discover …More

Montecatini Terme, Italy

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Half-Day Private Tour of Pisa from Montecatini

A memorable private tour to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. A half day tour with an expert private driver at your disposal. Discover...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$110

From "Versailles" in Colorno to the Culatello experience in Parma countryside

A half day tour, closely away from Parma, towards the great river Po, discovering the King of cold cuts: Culatello. The tour will lead you …More

Parma, Italy

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From "Versailles" in Colorno to the Culatello experience in Parma countryside

A half day tour, closely away from Parma, towards the great river Po, discovering the King of cold cuts: Culatello. The tour will lead you...

6 hours

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$140

Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built

Spedale degli Innocenti is located in one of the first very famous Renaissance architecture in the world, created by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the beautiful Piazza …More

Florence, Italy

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Spedale degli Innocenti: the first Orphanage ever built

Spedale degli Innocenti is located in one of the first very famous Renaissance architecture in the world, created by Filippo Brunelleschi, in the beautiful Piazza...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$57

Vatican Tour – Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Enjoy a Vatican tour with priority access to all the classic Vatican sites. Discover some of the world’s most acclaimed artists in the Vatican Museums …More

Rome, Italy

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Vatican Tour – Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Enjoy a Vatican tour with priority access to all the classic Vatican sites. Discover some of the world’s most acclaimed artists in the Vatican Museums...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$74

Explore Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour or Self Guided Visit

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of one of Rome's most majestic basilicas. Choose between two options: a guided tour, where expert guides will …More

Rome, Italy

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Explore Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour or Self Guided Visit

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of one of Rome's most majestic basilicas. Choose between two options: a guided tour, where expert guides will...

30 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

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$23

Livorno Port ShorExcursion: Siena San Gimignano Lunch&WineTasting

Enjoy this unforgettable Shore Excursion and make memories of the landmarks. A day exploring the landscapes and artistic small towns that Tuscany can offer: • …More

Livorno, Italy

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Livorno Port ShorExcursion: Siena San Gimignano Lunch&WineTasting

Enjoy this unforgettable Shore Excursion and make memories of the landmarks. A day exploring the landscapes and artistic small towns that Tuscany can offer: •...

9 hours

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$333

Palermo Walking Tour - Baroque and Aristocracy

In this sublime walk through history and amazement, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the center of Palermo. Please note: - …More

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Palermo Walking Tour - Baroque and Aristocracy

In this sublime walk through history and amazement, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the center of Palermo. Please note: -...

4 hours

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$80

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

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