THE BEST PRIVATE TOURS IN ROME AND IN THE MAIN ITALIAN CITIES Italy’s Best Rome Tour is your travel company
Italy Tours & Vacations
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During this Galleria Doria Pamphilj private tour, your guide will share masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, & Diego Velazquez in this magnificent collection.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover this extraordinary jewel of Rome in the company of an expert guide
- Visit the galleries of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, the greatest private collection of artwork in Rome
- Combine your tour with a visit to the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Santa Maria sopra Minerva Basilica, or the Church of St. Louis of the French
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Pizza Making Lesson for Families
The whole family will enjoy themselves during this private pizza making lesson in Rome. Knead dough, bake it, and eat your creations!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive pizza making lesson in Rome
- Visit a real pizzeria to learn to make your own with a pizzaiolo
- Kids will get to eat their creations after finishing their lesson
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After Hours Visit to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel
An exclusive, private after hours Vatican Museums tour. Let Italy's Best organize this once in a lifetime experience with a expert guide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- This exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel begins after it closes to the general public.
- Visit the Vatican art galleries after closing hours — a special once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Visit the Museo Pio Clementino, Le Stanze di Raffaello (The Raphael Rooms) painted by Raffaelo for Pope Julius II,
- End in the fabled Sistine Chapel where you’ll get to experience the magic of viewing Michelangelo's masterpiece without the crowds.
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Venice’s Finest Museum: Palazzo Rezzonico
Enjoy the spectacular art collection and Rococo furnishings during this private Palazzo Rezzonico tour in Venice in the company of an expert guide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy a spectacular view of the Grand Canal from the street entrance of Palazzo Rezzonico
- Enter the Browning Mezzanine, which houses the Mestrovich Collection
- Ascend the large staircase to the first floor to visit 11 rooms full of paintings and sculptures, including the Tiepolo-frescoed ballroom with its glistening glass chandeliers
- Climb to the second floor, where you will visit the Alcove Room and the Chinese-style Green-Lacquered Room, among others, and admire works by Canaletto, Pietro Longhi, and Tiepolo
- Continue to the top floor to see the reconstructed 18th-century Ai Do San Marchi Pharmacy, complete with original vases, alembics and vials
Italy Tours and Cruises
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Dreaming of Chianti
A private Chianti tour including a wine tasting & full exploration of the Tuscan countryside, Greve & a panoramic drive along the via Chiantigiana.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Private drive through the Chianti Classico, Italy’s most quintessentially beautiful region dotted with vineyards, orchards, cypress trees, and quaint Tuscan towns
- Stroll through Greve in Chianti, often considered the center of the Tuscan wine industry, and enjoy its world famous Museo del Vino (Wine Museum)
- Drive into the postcard-esque towns of Panzano, Castellina, and Gaiole
- Enjoy a guided tasting of incredible wine and extra-virgin olive oil at a renowned Chianti winery
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Highlights of Florence Shore Excursion
This Florence shore excursion from Livorno touches on the highlights of Florence including a visit to see Michelangelo’s David.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover the birthplace of the Renaissance with the Florence shore excursion from Livorno port
- See Florence’s top attractions with an expert local guide, including Michelangelo’s famous statue of David and the iconic Duomo
- Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine at a fantastic nearby restaurant and shop for souvenirs
- Cross the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world
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Venice Tour for Kids
With its boats, canals, islands, ancient mansions and mysterious alleyways, Venice is like a child’s fairytale come true. This tour offers an entertaining and informative look at Venice’s illustrious maritime past that is fun for the entire family.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Start at one of the world’s most beautiful squares, the elegant Piazza San Marco
- At the eastern end of the spacious piazza, marvel at the impressive Basilica of San Marco
- Enjoy a short boat ride across the Bacino di San Marco
- Admire the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, which floats like a huge galleon on the lagoon
- Enjoy another short boat ride across to the pier of the Zattere, a wide waterfront promenade
- Visit the boat-building yard where the fascinating art of gondola making will be explained
- Travel by yet another boat ride to the Arsenale, the shipyards where the war galleys and trading ships were built
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Skip the Line Vatican Tour
This private skip the line Vatican tour explores the splendors of the Vatican Museums, from the Raphael Rooms to the Sistine Chapel, as well as St. Peter’s.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel skipping all lines at the entrance
- Explore the most important sights of the Vatican Museums, from Apollo Belvedere and the Gallery of Tapestries to the Raphael Rooms
- Enter St Peter’s Basilica using a privileged access and see the famous La Pieta sculpture
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Rome for Food Lover’s Tour
Bring an empty stomach during this Rome food tour, where we will sample everything from fresh cheeses to pizza and gelato with a culinary expert.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Snack your way through Rome’s Centro Storico with an English-speaking food expert
- Learn about Rome’s vast array of culinary artisans—from coffee to pizza, from cheese to gelato
- Discover Rome’s culinary traditions
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Milan Fashion Tour
Private tour with an English-speaking licensed guide who will help you explore Milan’s role as a fashion capital during this Milan fashion tour.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy a private walking tour of Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan’s fashion district
- Stroll down the main fashion streets, Via Montenapoleone and Via Manzoni
- Marvel at the stunning architecture of Via della Spiga with its many high-end fashion shops
- Along the way, learn all about fashion in Milan and the city’s distinguished designers
- Spend some leisure time visiting the area’s numerous boutiques and shops
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Ravello & Wine Estate Tour
Standing 1100ft above sea level, Ravello is one of Italy’s most stunning coastline beauties. Less hectic than other more touristic towns of the area, Ravello is the place to go for a tranquil yet charming break from the crowds. Enjoy a tour with a private English-speaking guide, including stops like Villa Rufolo, with its beautiful gardens and inspiring terrace view, and Villa Cimbrone, considered among the most important examples of English botany culture in Southern Europe. Your private driver will then take you to one of the most prestigious wine estates within the whole region, an 18th century farm located in the regional park of the “Monti Lattari.” Enjoy a tour of the estate and begin your journey into the traditions of Campania by tasting their cheese and salamis together with their red and white wines, a specialty of the region. When your pleasant visit comes to a close, your driver will return you to your accommodation.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Embark on a full day tour of Ravello for a taste of a more tourist-free Italy
- Stop at Villa Rufolo and take in its famous terrace view
- Visit Villa Cimbrone, Southern Europe’s primary example of English botany culture
- Enjoy a tour at an 18th century farm house in the regional park Monti Lattari that houses one of the most prestigious wine estates within the whole region
- Savor the specialties of Campania such as their cheese, salamis and Tramonti wines
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Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Day Trip
Book a private full-day Pompeii day trip from Rome with Italy’s Best Rome, including a tour of Pompeii with a licensed guide and a hike up Mt Vesuvius.
HIGHLIGHTS:- Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius day trip from Rome
- Using official, licensed Pompeii tour guides, we’ll give you a well-rounded view of Pompeii, visiting examples of all the most common building types so you’ll understand what it was to live in this ancient port town over the Bay of Naples.
- Hike to the summit of Mt Vesuvius and peer into the crater
- Soak up views of the Bay of Naples from the volcano’s summit
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Lagoon of Venice: Murano and Burano
A half-day excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano in Venice, including a visit to a glass-blowing factory.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the famous islands of Venice lagoon (Murano, Burano and Torcello) on a private comfortable motor boat.
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert English-speaking guide on this special private tour of Venice’s islands.
- Visit a glass-blowing factory to see how age-old techniques are used to create exquisite pieces of art.
- Visit the Museo Vetrario, one of the world’s largest Venetian glass collections, inside the impressive 17th-century Palazzo Giustinian.
- Take a boat ride to the neighboring island of Burano.
- Enjoy a complete tour of the island while soaking up the charm of this fishing town complete with nets and sail cloths, and learn about a tombolo, the local lace-making technique.
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Private After Hours Sistine Chapel & Secret Rooms of the Vatican
Enjoy this private after hours Vatican tour with an expert Vatican lecturer. You will have access to secret rooms normally closed to the public, as well as 30 minutes of private touring inside the Sistine Chapel to explore Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore some of the Museum’s intriguing areas that are not usually open to the public
- Have the Sistine Chapel all to yourself — with no crowds
- Have an up-close look at the Pope’s private place of worship — the Cappella Niccolina
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