Half Day Tours

A Renaissance Walk Inside the Vatican Museums

Rome, Lazio Join an early afternoon walking tour of the most extraordinary Renaissance treasures of the Vatican Museums. Our guided group journey pinpoints the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance and ends with a visit to the stunning Sistine Chapel. This 2.5 hour tour includes an official guide, the entrance fee, headsets, and of course, no waiting in line. Euro 45.00 per person

Ancient Rome: The Rise & Fall of an Empire (Private)

Rome, Lazio Rome's glorious past stands out through a myriad of structures encompassing every period of a 3000 year old metropolis. Exploring these sites with an expert guide of your own brings the history, myths and mysteries of ancient Rome back to life. From its rise to an empire to its fall from prominence, each age is covered. This private 4 hour afternoon walking tour begins at the Colosseum. Euro 360.00

Chianti Wine Salute

Radda in Chianti, Tuscany Embark on a delicious journey in time honored wine making! Visit the vineyards and ancient cellars of a premiere Tuscan winery near Radda in Chianti. Meet a Chianti enologist whose profound passion for wine is matched only by his commitment to preserve Tuscany’s age old wine making techniques. Even the estate’s olive oil mill has foregone most modern means. $ 45.00 per person

Cooking at Mamma's Tuscan Table

Sarteano, Tuscany Learn age-old Tuscan farmhouse recipes in Mamma Adina's country home, just outside the medieval Tuscan hill town of Sarteano. This cooking class centers on the local favorites – baking ciaccia, the Tuscan version of focaccia and hand rolling pici pasta. Featured in LA Times. $ 90.00 per person

Dish Up A Truffle

Città di Castello, Umbria Q. How do you tell truffles apart? A. By taste, smell and color. Join two Umbrian truffle masters as they teach you how to select and prepare just the right black and white truffles for a variety of recipes. After tasting four varieties of truffle, help make a lunch with these culinary delights that's accompanied with wine and dessert. $ 92.00 per person

Fast Footin' in Florence: Private Guide for 1-12 people

Florence, Tuscany Spend a morning getting acquainted with Italy's most walkable city. This walking tour of the city's most noted sights with a private guide unveils the history of Florence as it blossomed from an obscure Roman military camp into the spark that lit the Renaissance. Along the way, pick up tips on where to find the best espresso! $ 230.00

Montepulciano Wines: Tuscany’s Significant Other

Montepulciano Stazione, Tuscany Spend a morning discovering Tuscany's most "noble" wine at the estate of a top ranked Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer. With an English speaking sommelier at your side, the tour begins among the vines and follows the entire process to the tasting room. Sample four wines pared with local salumi and Pecorino cheese from nearby Pienza. $ 37.00 per person

Rome at Sunset (Private)

Rome, Lazio What better way to soak in the main attractions of historic Rome than by taking an intelligently guided "passegiata" or stroll at dusk — without a blazing overhead sun? Your 2.5 hour private tour begins at the Spanish Steps and takes you through Rome's famous monuments and piazzas just as the sun is setting. Experience the highlights of Rome at the most romantic time of day! Euro 250.00

Vatican Museums & St Peter's: Private Guide for 1-6 people

Rome, Lazio Meet your tour guide in the afternoon for a private walking tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. A private guide lets you adjust the pace of the tour. Feel free to spend a little extra time on a masterpiece that’s of interest to you. This 3 hour tour includes an official guide, the entrance fees and of course, no waiting in line. Euro 411.00

Vatican Museums & St Peter’s: Private Guide for 7-10 people

Rome, Lazio Meet your tour guide in the afternoon for a private walking tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. A private guide lets you adjust the pace of the tour. Feel free to spend a little extra time on a masterpiece that’s of interest to you. This 3 hour tour includes an official guide, the entrance fees and of course, no waiting in line. Euro 546.00

Vino Divino

Nocciano, Abruzzo Walk the slopes of one of Abruzzo's best family run wineries, visit their cellar and taste three exquisite wines accompanied by salami, cheese and extra virgin olive oil. $ 30.00 per person

Walk Florence & The Uffizi: Private Guide for 1-10 people

Florence, Tuscany This combo tour with a private guide includes a two hour walking tour of Florence's historic center and two hours in the Uffizi Gallery following a progression of art history from the middle Ages to the 17th century. With over 100,000 drawings and prints, navigating through the Uffizi will no longer be daunting with your own guide. $ 275.00

Wine Country Ceramics

Montefollonico, Tuscany Within the walled medieval citadel of Montefollonico, sculpt, decorate and glaze a Tuscan ceramic plate under the guidance of a well-known local artist in her workshop and gallery. Featured in LA Times. $ 53.00 per person