The 15 Historical Tours in Italy That Earn Their Price

Venice: St. Mark Basilica Ticket, Audioguide+History Gallery - Collecting your ticket near St. Mark’s Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,780 reviews · from $23Our pick

Review of Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica ticket with audio guide, VR history gallery, skip-the-line entry, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Knowledgable guide who really knew her facts. Word of warning - you absolutely must not wear short skirts, short shorts or bare shoulders into the basilica - you will not be allowed entry. A few of our party needed to buy additional covering in order to enter the basilica. The basilica is beautiful and absolutely worth a visit.”

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Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

2.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,478 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Review of Venice's Best tour with skip-the-line Basilica and Doge's Palace access, a shared gondola ride, VR history gallery, value, and tips.

“The guide spoke too fast and was hard to keep up with. She did not help us leave the palace, therefore it was difficult to find the exit. We took the gondola ride at the end of the tour. The directions were so vague that we had lots of difficulty finding the meeting place. A random gondolier had to show us where to go. There was a restroom at the office where we started the tour. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to use it, so we were rather uncomfortable. I was pretty disappointed overall with this tour.”

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Historic Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line Last Supper Ticket

3.Historic Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line Last Supper Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,976 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

See Leonardo’s Last Supper, Sforza Castle, the Duomo, Galleria, and La Scala on a guided three-hour Milan walking tour.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and very engaging . His English was very good and he would add fun facts as we were walking in the streets”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

4.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,873 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $14

Review of Venice’s $14 city-center walking tour, covering St. Mark’s, Rialto, La Fenice, quiet lanes, VR history, and optional gondola rides.

“Ana is very knowledgeable and we learned so much about Venice in one hour (and for such a reasonable cost) that we were rather blown away. It was a great time and we highly recommend.”

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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

5.History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Top rated

Explore Verona with local guide Fabio on a small-group walk covering Roman ruins, medieval squares, river views, and overlooked corners.

“We took this tour while in Verona for the Opera in July. We were all very impressed with our guide Fabio who introduced us to the history, geography, architecture and cultural heritage of Verona. His delivery and knowledge of his subject plus his manner, wit and good nature made the whole experience excellent.”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

6.Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,294 reviews · from $54

Taste Palermo street food, explore Capo Market, and see the Cathedral and Quattro Canti on a lively three-hour walking tour.

“Fabrizio was an excellent guide and a knowledgeable host in his home town, a place he clearly loves. Not only did we try some amazing foods, and visit some interesting corners of the old city, but we got some great stories and insights into the history of Palermo, both ancient and recent. Was a great tour! Highly recommended.”

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Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center

7.Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,042 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

See Rome’s Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican Museums in one guided day, with skip-the-line access and transport.

“21,000 steps. If you can’t walk that then book the golf cart tour. Wonderful tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and I felt like I saw everything.”

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Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings

8.Rome Food Tour in the Historic Centre with 8+ Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Taste Roman pizza, pasta, supplì, gelato, and more while walking from Piazza Navona through the Jewish Ghetto in a small group.

“Seriously a highlight of our 5 week euro trip! If you're in Rome this tour is a must! My husband and I were the only 2 people booked for the day and thankfully the company didn't cancel and we had our own private tour. Our guide Massimiliano is extremely knowledgeable and not only took us to local food spots, he also told us lots of history of Rome and the dishes we had. Couldn't recommend him and this tour enough!”

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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

9.Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 996 reviews · from $104

Explore the Colosseum underground, arena floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a small English-speaking group tour.

“The guide was very educated and well prepared for the tour. He managed to keep our attention all the way to the end, but he wanted to share so many information with us, so he was speaking too fast. The short video about the Colosseum could also include film about the way the games were held…”

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Venice: Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

10.Bell Tower & St Mark’s Square History Gallery Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 910 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

Review of Venice’s Bell Tower and History Gallery ticket, with 98-meter views, VR history, skip-the-line access, price advice, and practical tips.

“The Bell Tower Skip the Line tickets were great, but note this is not a tour. You have to go to the agent's office and they swap your voucher for the tickets. You get in immediately, but there is no fast track return down, so you have to wait. Not an issue, but just be aware.”

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Rome: Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

11.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Explore Rome’s dark past in Monti with Italian drinks, lively bars, local stories, and a social three-hour evening tour.

“My tour was wonderful, i liked that it was a small group so we got to know each other better 😊 the tour guide Ana was a lovley and fun woman!”

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Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

12.2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 605 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Explore Genoa’s Old Town, Rolli palaces, cathedral, and museums on a bilingual two-hour walk for $16.

“Very good way to discover Genova and its city center. This city is full of little place hard to find when you don't know where to go and the City Guide was a perfect way to get more familiar with these littles streets and places. I strongly recomand :)”

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Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

13.Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 586 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Review of Venice’s Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, history gallery, and bell tower tour, with skip-the-line access, tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“This tour was AMAZING. Our guide, Mateo was so inspirational and knowledgeable. Be prepared to walk but every step is worth it! I was overwhelmed by the beauty of these historic landmarks. It just got better and better and better as the tour went on. I cannot praise this tour enough. It was a gem.”

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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

14.UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $41

Explore Palermo’s UNESCO sights on a guided walk with local stories, Cathedral access, Sicilian sweets, and an optional Norman Palace visit.

“I do not think Simon could improve on anything. He is such a friendly person with a good sense of humour. I could spend days listening to his knowledge and wisdom. Please don't stop sharing your experiences with others still coming to Palermo.”

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