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The 15 Half-Day Tours in Italy We Would Book First

31 tours  ·  from $21

The good half-day tours fill weeks ahead and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Murano: glass, canals, and a sales stop
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

1.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

You’ll cross the Venetian Lagoon by shared motorboat, watch a Murano glass-blowing demonstration, admire Burano’s painted houses, and visit Torcello’s old churches, Santa Fosca, Attila’s throne, and the Devil’s Bridge. Expect short stops, multilingual commentary, and no lunch.

“It was a beautiful day in Venice and I visited the 3 Islands. Our tour guide was wonderful and as she explained about the other island during the tour. All three islands, especially murano, were fantastic.”

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Milan's Must See: Half-Day Tour of Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala - Inside the Duomo, 3,200 statues above you
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Milan’s Must See: Half-Day Tour of Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala

2.Milan’s Must See: Half-Day Tour of Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Join an English-speaking guide such as Massimo or Andrea for a brisk 3.5-hour Milan tour covering the Duomo, La Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Leonardo’s Last Supper. Entry is included, with a strict 15-minute viewing for the fragile mural. Expect city walking, headphones and a finish at Santa Maria delle Grazie.

“It was one of the highlights of our Italy trip! Our guide was wonderful! Very knowledgeable - managed the walking tour well, full of insights. Highly recommend it!!”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - The boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

3.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21Best value

Cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano aboard a Gran Turismo speedboat. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration, browse Burano’s lace shops, and enjoy free time on both islands. A multilingual guide provides commentary in English, Italian, Spanish, and French.

“Justyna provided us with an enjoyable experience all around. She was prompt, engaging, enthusiastic and flexible to meet our specific needs. Highly recommend.”

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From Naples or Sorrento: Pompei Half-Day Tour - From Naples or Sorrento to the ruins
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From Naples or Sorrento: Pompei Half-Day Tour

4.From Naples or Sorrento: Pompei Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,645 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Naples or Sorrento to Pompeii in an air-conditioned van, then follow a live guide through the Forum, baths, villas, brothel, shops, and arena. Guides may speak English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, or Chinese. You also get limited free time to explore alone.

“It was brilliant, transfer on time, he even waited at one of the hotels for 15 minutes for a couple who had booked the tour, but they didn’t make it! On arrival there was a lady waiting for us who showed us and our small group to our guide! Roberta was brilliant and very informative and friendly, we were given some free time to look around small parts and also free time at the end to grab a drink. It is mostly guided so if you want a lot of time to explore yourself then don’t book a guided tour. Couldn’t fault it and was value for money”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Starting near Piazza San Marco
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

5.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. See a live glassblowing demonstration, watch traditional lace-making, photograph Burano’s colorful houses, and enjoy free time for shops, cafés, and gelato.

“Flavia was amazing! The day was absolutely stunning, in recommend this trip to everyone! ❤️”

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From Florence: Chianti Half-Day Afternoon Tour - Finding Villa Costanza without wasting money
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From Florence: Chianti Half-Day Afternoon Tour

6.Chianti Half-Day Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,328 reviews · from $55

Take an air-conditioned bus from Florence to two Chianti wineries, including Poggio ai Laghi, for seven wine tastings, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, bread, and salami. Guides such as Marta, Andrea, and Marco add useful commentary before free time in medieval Monteriggioni.

“Very nice experience. Everything was perfect. The vineyards very interesting and Toscana very beautiful.”

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From Florence: Half-Day Pisa Tour and Optional Leaning Tower - Walking toward Piazza dei Miracoli
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From Florence: Half-Day Pisa Tour and Optional Leaning Tower

7.Half-Day Pisa Tour and Optional Leaning Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,539 reviews · from $37

Travel from Florence to Pisa with a multilingual escort, then explore Piazza dei Miracoli, the cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery. Choose the tower option to skip the line and climb 294 steps. Guides such as Sara, Martina, and Roberta have been praised for clear instructions and good humor.

“The guide Sarah was the best guide we had during our 14 days here!”

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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip - The coastal road to Cefalù
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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

8.Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,354 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Travel from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù in an air-conditioned minivan, with free time at each stop. See Monreale’s Norman cathedral, Cefalù’s Duomo, medieval wash basins, seaside streets, and the Mandralisca Museum. Drivers such as Enzo, Sergio, and Marco are often praised for friendly local tips.

“Wonderful, Vincenzo was very friendly and answered any questions we had.”

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Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino - Leaving Genoa from Porto Antico
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Genoa: Half-Day Tour to Portofino

9.Half-Day Tour to Portofino

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,123 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $30

Take a roundtrip ferry from Genoa’s Porto Antico to Portofino without a guide or fixed walking group. The 4.5-hour outing includes coastal views, passing Camogli and San Fruttuoso Bay, and about 70 to 80 minutes to explore Portofino before sailing back.

“Fantastic trip to beautiful Portofino, great value for money, lovely boat trip & nice to see the other 2 villages in passing. Loved it thank you x 🩷”

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Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence - Meeting at Piazzale Montelungo in Florence
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Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence

10.Half-Day Excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $47

Travel from Florence to Pisa by Wi-Fi-equipped coach with an expert tour leader. Explore the Square of Miracles, visit Pisa Cathedral, and choose a guided option or free time. You can also add a skip-the-line Leaning Tower climb, with 257 steps to the top.

“It was booked as a half day tour. We were asked to arrive at 7:45am and got back around 2:45pm. The bus to Pisa and aging back from Pisa was 90 minutes each way. The 1 hour tour dealing with the tower was fine. The guide on the bus seemed genuinely surprised that the portion of OUR tour inside the Basilica was canceled. It was Sunday. There were morning services! No surprise. But, the tour company was not prepared with an alternative for us. Others in our group had purchased additional tickets to climb to the top of the tower. We had to wait for them. And so, our "free…”

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Pisa: Half-Day Afternoon Tour from Florence - The 90-minute ride through Tuscany
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Pisa: Half-Day Afternoon Tour from Florence

11.Half-Day Afternoon Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 822 reviews · from $44

Travel from Florence to Pisa by air-conditioned coach, hear local stories from a Spanish- or English-speaking guide, visit the cathedral if selected, and enjoy free time for photos, shops, and Piazza dei Cavalieri. Guides such as Francesca, Alessia, and Maria Luisa have earned warm praise for clear, friendly help.

“Trip was awesome. Only downside was a couple didn’t show up to the meeting spot we waited 40 minutes standing waiting. Then left”

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From Florence: Chianti Hills Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting - Walking the rows and reading the vineyard
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From Florence: Chianti Hills Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting

12.Chianti Hills Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Travel by air-conditioned Gran Turismo bus from Florence to Chianti with a multilingual escort. Walk the vines, visit a vinegar cellar, and taste seven wines with cheeses, cold cuts, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and seasonal Tuscan bites.

“Brilliant afternoon , lovely wines and lovely guide Jordan, Thankyou , would recommend”

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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour - Pickup in Naples and the climb through Torre del Greco
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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

13.All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 674 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

You ride an air-conditioned minibus from a Naples hotel, station, or cruise port to Vesuvius National Park, then hike independently around the crater. The driver handles transport and entry tickets, while you get about 1.5 to 2 hours for the climb, views, shops, and return to the bus.

“This was a great activity! The guide was lovely and free lemoncelloe tasting on the way back. It’s a short steep 20 minute hike with a couple of shops along the way. Although the weather was lovely it’s very windy up there bring a jacket.”

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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch - Sirmione, Jamaica Beach, and the Grottoes of Catullus
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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

14.Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 652 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Cruise Lake Garda’s southern half from Peschiera with live commentary in Italian, English, or German. See Sirmione, Isola del Garda, Punta San Vigilio, and Rocca di Manerba from the water, then swim from the boat and eat pasta with vegetables, wine, and a soft drink.

“Really enjoyed the trip just wished we could of stopped for a while in one of the pretty towns”

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From Sorrento: Pompeii Half-Day Skip-the-Line Tour - Priority entry and the first look at Pompeii
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From Sorrento: Pompeii Half-Day Skip-the-Line Tour

15.Pompeii Half-Day Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 541 reviews · from $80

Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii by air-conditioned vehicle, enter through a priority line, and spend about 2.5 hours with an official guide. Guides such as Lulu, Nello, Marco, and Gabriella bring the baths, villas, bakeries, frescoes, and amphitheatre to life before you return to Sorrento.

“We were on the 1/2 day tour and our guide covered a lot in a short period of time it was a very good tour for the mono”

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