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The 15 City Tours in Italy We Would Book First

75 tours  ·  from $2

This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 15 city tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide - Via Marsala and Santa Maria Maggiore
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Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

1.City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16,045 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $15Our pick

Ride an open-top double-decker through Rome past the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and more. Hop off at the stops that suit you, or stay aboard for the 100-minute loop. Your ticket includes headphones, Wi-Fi, audio in eight languages, a sightseeing app, and the Jubilee Line.

“Bus service was great the driver was lovely the whole experience was 10out of 10 I would recommend this service”

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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide - Line A: Milan’s classic first look
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Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,256 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $26

See Milan from an open-top bus across four connecting routes, with stops at the Duomo, La Scala, Castello Sforzesco, Navigli, Brera, City Life, and San Siro. Use the audio guide in 10 languages, hop off when you like, and choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass.

“The information office did not work and we spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to change vouchers to tickets.”

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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Piazza dei Cinquecento and Santa Maria Maggiore
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City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,446 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Use a mobile ticket to ride City Sightseeing Rome’s hop-on hop-off route past the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, Piazza Venezia, and more. The full loop takes about 90 minutes to two hours, with audio in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, walking tours, and optional night and Jubilee lines.

“Good hop on hop off tour. The price for the ticket was very good. The bus takes you through different parts of Rome.”

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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour - Palazzo d’Accursio and the civic center
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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

4.City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,478 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26

Walk Bologna’s historic center with guides such as Victoria, Maria, Riccardo, and Nicola. In two to three hours, you’ll see Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Neptune’s Fountain, the Quadrilatero Market, Santo Stefano, and the Two Towers, with history, food tips, and local stories along the way.

“Loads of really good information in a tight presentation. In just a few hours I now feel very knowledgeable, with lots of starting points for further research/reading.”

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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome's City Center - Arriving at Ristorante Tucci
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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

5.Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,414 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Learn to make fresh fettuccine inside Ristorante Tucci on Piazza Navona with English-speaking chefs such as Luca, Sara, Simone, and Enea. The restaurant prepares your chosen sauce, then serves your pasta with bruschetta and a drink while you enjoy views of the square and its Renaissance fountains.

“Marcello was great at teaching how to make pasta. Definitely worth the money!”

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Vatican City: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket - Walking through the Vatican Museums
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Vatican City: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket

6.Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,185 reviews · from $39

Meet at Via Germanico 40, about five minutes from the Vatican entrance, then use fast-track admission to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel independently. A digital map helps you find the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and major Renaissance works. No guided tour is included.

“Skip the line was priceless otherwise the line literally wrapped down the street and around the corner”

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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour - The 45-minute route from Santa Maria Maggiore to Piazza Navona
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Rome: City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

7.City Highlights Open-Top Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,038 reviews · 45 min · from $22

Take a 45-minute, non-stop night loop through Rome on an open-top double-decker bus. You will pass Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, St. John Lateran, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and other landmarks while listening to recorded commentary in eight languages. Bring a warm layer for the upper deck.

“I arranged it for my parents and they were very impressed by the audio provided, they actually came very informed about the city rome. They both loved it alot🥰”

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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Line B: the Fiesole extension
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City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.City Sightseeing Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,894 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

See Florence from an open-top double-decker bus on Line A and Line B, with unlimited rides for one, two, or three days. Stop at Santa Croce, Porta Romana, Piazzale Michelangelo, and Fiesole. Use the audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and app to track buses and plan your route.

“We took this tour in Pisa with our two children. The tour lasts about an hour and the guide was very informative and kind. A great way to visite the city highlights and learn about the history! I would definitely recommend this activity!”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s grand front room
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

9.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

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

Follow a live guide through St. Mark’s Square, San Marco, Teatro La Fenice, Rialto Bridge, and quieter calli. The tour includes a short VR journey through old Venice. Choose the gondola option for a separate ride, with a gap between activities.

“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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Turin: Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card - Your first day in central Turin
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Turin: Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card

10.Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,837 reviews · from $45

Use the Torino+Piemonte Card for two days from first activation. It covers one adult and one child under 12, with free entry to major Turin museums, royal residences, castles, and monuments, plus discounts on transport tickets, tours, the Mole Antonelliana lift, and Juventus Museum. Reserve museum time slots early.

“Best choice! Everything was so organised! It was easy to find the meeting point, people there were friendly, patient and very helpful! Total value for money! We had the chance to visit many museums, castles and palaces! I would totally suggest it and of course prefer it when I'll visit Torino again!”

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Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour - Cave homes, water, and the work of daily life
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Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

11.Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,771 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk through Matera’s Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano with Renato, Sara, Domenico, or Gaetano. This 2 to 3 hour English tour focuses on the people, homes, water systems, and social history of the Sassi rather than a church-by-church route.

“Super interesting tour, our guide was very knowledgeable about the city. I would definitely recommend.”

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Turin: Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card - A strong first day in central Turin
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Turin: Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card

12.Turin & Piedmont 3-Day City Card

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,434 reviews · from $52

Use the Torino + Piemonte Card for three days from first activation. Enter major Turin and Piedmont museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences free or at a discount, including the Egyptian Museum and Venaria Reale. Reserve museum times ahead, and remember that public transport is not included.

“Enjoying so much to see with this card, excellent value for money”

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Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike - Starting near the Colosseum
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Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike

13.Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Cannondale EBike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride about 14 km through Rome with a professional guide and a quality Cannondale e-bike. You’ll visit the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Jewish Quarter, and more. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with groups capped at 10 people.

“This was a great way to see a lot of the hot spots of Rome ! Best to go later on the evening to see it at night Beautiful Our Guide Bita was awesome we loved her !”

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Lucca: 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour - Starting at Porta San Donato and Piazza Verdi
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Lucca: 2-Hour City Center Walking Tour

14.2-Hour City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,314 reviews · from $17

Walk Lucca’s old town with a licensed local guide such as Roberta, Lucia, Vittoria, or Giorgio. See San Michele, Piazza Anfiteatro, the city walls, historic towers, and Lucca Cathedral. The gentle two-hour route runs in English and Italian and suits first-time visitors.

“Roberta, our guide was really good, explaining the history, stories, even the cuisine. Leisurely pace...and loved the bit about the wasps (Vespa), looroll, the Irishman & 'walking the walls' which I did the following morning at sunrise. Great tour. Great value.”

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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide - From Santa Croce to Ponte Vecchio
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Florence: Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

15.Eco-Friendly Golf Cart City Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,094 reviews · from $67

Ride through Florence’s historic center in an electric golf cart with a live Italian or English driver and audio guide in 11 languages. See Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, and, on the longer route, Piazzale Michelangelo.

“Sebastian was amazing very knowledgeable incredibly friendly and also a great singer. Make sure he plays volare for you.”

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