THE BEST PRIVATE TOURS IN ROME AND IN THE MAIN ITALIAN CITIES Italy’s Best Rome Tour is your travel company
Italy Tours & Vacations
-
Read MoreQuick ViewBorghese Gallery & Gardens
Enjoy a Borghese Gallery private tour with an English speaking guide. After viewing works by Bernini & Raphael stroll the Borghese gardens.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy an in-depth examination of the Galleria Borghese in the company of an art historian and see one of the world’s most incredible private art collections
- Admire both the sculpture and painting collections of the Borghese Gallery
- Complete your experience with a stroll through the Borghese Gardens for a stunning view over Piazza del Popolo
-
Read MoreQuick ViewCreative Art Workshops for Kids
Enjoy a hands-on creative art workshop for the whole family in Rome! You can choose from a variety of activities, from fresco or mosaic making to ceramics.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Customizable workshop that combines a visit to a historical site and hands-on fun for kids
- Select from fresco making, sculpture, terracotta ceramics, or mosaic making
- A unique experience that lets the whole family make their own masterpiece
-
Read MoreQuick ViewEarly Morning Vatican Museums Tour
Enjoy privileged access to the Vatican, private early morning Vatican Museums tour in the company of an expert Vatican lecturer. Beat the queues by starting your tour one hour before the doors officially open to the general public.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enter the world-famous Vatican before normal opening hours
- Visit the Sistine Chapel with only few people inside
- See top Vatican sites like the Apollo Belvedere statue, Raphael’s Rooms, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries with a private guide
- Be amazed by the sheer size of St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest ancient basilica in the world. With Skip the Line Access you’ll gain direct entry with no need to wait in line
- Enter St Peter’s Basilica through a fast-track entrance
-
Read MoreQuick ViewVenice’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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewDreaming 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewHighlights 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewVenice 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewSkip 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewRome 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewMilan 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewRavello & 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewPompeii & 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
-
Read MoreQuick ViewLagoon 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.
-
Read MoreQuick ViewPrivate 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
Things to Do in Italy: Italy's Best Blog
Restoring Rome
The historic center of Rome continues to unveil itself thanks to a series of valorization projects funded privately and... read more
TRAVELS IN LAZIO: SUTRI
Deep in the green Viterbese valley of Lazio is Sutri, one of those rare small town finds, where not... read more
Check Our Video
