Italy · HISTORICAL TOURS
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These are the 15 best History Tours in Italy. Each one carries its price, its running time and the detail that actually decides it, so you can pick and get on with the rest of the trip.
Skip the line to St. Mark’s Basilica with a multi-language audio guide, then a VR stroll through Piazza San Marco history.
“The guide was amazing - very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Enjoyed it very much.”
Skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus a shared gondola with app commentary and a VR history gallery.
“Our guide for the Doge Palace was so great! She knew her history and really made it come to life. Her knowledge of art was outstanding. When we were finished we did not end where we started so we were left to find our way out through the prison and rush to the gondola ride. The gondola ride was ho-hum. Got on in a long queue followed the gondola in front of us in a big circle and then got out. Done!”
Small-group historic Milan walk plus skip-the-line *Last Supper* tickets, timed viewing, and major sights like Sforza Castle, Duomo, Galleria, and La Scala.
“I wanted to view the Last Supper. I didn’t want to leave it to chance. Our included tour was basic. This guaranteed what we wanted. Going through individual companies would take time and we might not be lucky. By going through Viator all the options were there for us to pick from. We also knew Viator would only use reputable companies. We weren’t dissppointed and we also knew if something came up the cancellation policy was there for us to cancel and get a refund. We were slightly confused about converting our vouchers to actual tickets. As first we thought we did that on our own before joining up with…”
St Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, calli lanes, VR history, plus optional gondola for a low-cost Venice city-center sweep.
“The weather was awful but they did a great job, very kind and we learned a lot!”
2-hour Verona walking tour: Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, river views, Roman to medieval stories, small group and headsets, $41.
“Fabio is a great guide, there a maximum of 10 people on the tour, which makes it very inclusive. He is very informative in a very interesting way, a great tour”
3-hour Palermo street-food and history walk with Capo Market, five tastings, cannoli dessert, and a drink. Old Town landmarks included.
“Everything was just right and Fabrizio’s knowledge and style made it a perfect day!”
See Pantheon, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Vatican in one day, with small groups, skip-the-line entry, and an expert guide.
“An insightful day with expert guide and archeologist. Marco. We came away with many ‘pinch me’ memories. Be prepared to be educated and enthralled by the sights and knowledge of your guide. It’s a long day but you won’t be disappointed-highly recommended”
Roman pizza, supplì, pasta, gelato, and more on a 3-hour walk through Piazza Navona, the Jewish Ghetto, and Torre Argentina.
“Our tour guide was amazing and took us to the best restaurants and shops! She kept us entertained and she was very engaging. Luda was the best!”
Step into the Colosseum underground, walk the arena floor, then tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace.
“Fantastic tour meeting point instructions a bit vague meeting point needs updating”
Skip the line to St. Mark's Bell Tower, then tour the History Gallery and VR journey through Venice, from St. Mark's to Rialto.
“Great thing to do in Venice, to see it from the top. The VR session was short but informative”
Forbidden history in Monti, Rome, plus spritz, wine, sambuca and limoncello on a 3-hour after-dark tour ending at Piazza Venezia.
“Even though we did this tour on a rainy Monday evening, Michelle made it some much fun. She got us all talking to each other (and telling some of our more colorful drunk stories) as we made our way through a series of fun pubs and bars, before finishing off with some karaoke. Really fun experience, would recommend!”
Walk Genoa’s old-town caruggi and Rolli palaces with museum access to Strada Nuova and Sant’Agostino, all in 2 hours.
“Great tour guide through marvelous city. A must do.”
Skip the lines for Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, add Bridge of Sighs, VR History Gallery, and optional Campanile views.
“The meeting location was great, indoor and with Air Conditioning! We started with a VR intro and info session. We then headed out to our tour with our guide, Sarah of Doge’s Palace and the prisons. After we went to the Basilica. Between those spots we were provided info on the buildings and monuments around and across the Grand Canal. We are on a 30 day family vacation and have had many tour guides in Italy, Greece and Croatia, and by far Sarah has been our favorite. The way she shares her knowledge and the history in a storytelling format along with thought provoking questions and leaving us in “suspense”…”
Walk Palermo UNESCO highlights with a local guide, enter the Cathedral, see Martorana mosaics, Piazza Pretoria, and enjoy a sweet treat for $41.
“Renata was phenomenal! Very knowledgeable about the history and took us on a very interesting footpath. I suggest doing this tour at the beginning of your trip so that you can decide places you want to go back to!”
Walk the Spanish Quarters for street art, Maradona murals, and WWII-era stories with a licensed local guide. Small group, 2 hours.
“Excellent tour, guide was very friendly and informative me. Would recommend!!”
