Palazzo Ducale

This small-group tour helps you to check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Start by exploring Doge’s Palace with your guide, then after a lunch break ( 1 hr and 20 minutes ) , stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems of Venice too. Combine two best-selling Venice tours in a day Skip the line at two top attractions: Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Admire the extravagant interiors of St Mark’s Basilica A small group means more attention from your guide The tour starts at 11.10am and ends at 4.30pm with 1,30 hrs lunch break in between tours.

* Experience the charm of Venice, the Serenissima, in just one day from Rome. * Travel comfortably on a high-speed train and witness the changing landscapes of Italy. * Glide through Venice's iconic canals with an included waterbus ticket. * Get lost in the maze-like alleys, discovering hidden treasures of the city. * Relish a Venetian aperitivo experience before your return journey.

Gonzaga's Residences tour. Mantua owes its beautiful Renaissance monuments to the Gonzaga Lords, who ruled the Mantuan Duchy for almost four centuries, and during their reign they made the city into a Court of grand splendor. The Gonzaga loved both luxury and power, and they lived in somptuous residences such as the huge Palazzo Ducale, their royal residence and the amazing Palazzo Te, intended as place of leisure and pleasure. The Ducal Palace with the gorgeous “Bridal Chamber” by Mantegna and the Te Palace by Giulio Romano’s genius, are some magnificent residences built by the Gonzagas, and an absolute must-see.

Immerse yourself in the Renaissance atmosphere thanks to the wise tales of an expert guide who will lead you to the discovery of this small but elegant center, let yourself be guided among the small medieval alleys, breathtaking landscapes and the long corridors of the Ducal Palace, still a treasure chest and faithful guardian of masterpieces of the Renaissance art.

If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre. You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova! Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include: • Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences • The interiors of Genoa’s richest church • Hear about the first football club in Italy • A historical confectionery shop • Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store • Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

This Guided Walking Tour in Genoa takes you through this enchanting Italian City located on the northwestern coast of the country. Discover its rich maritime history and stunning coastal views while visiting historic landmarks such as the Palazzo Ducale, the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, and the ancient Galata Museo del Mare.

A walking tour with a local guide, that will enable you to discover and appreciate the most significant sites to visit in Modena old city center in 2 hours.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Skip the line for the tickets (a bit of queue is possible at the metal detector due to security measures); • Discover masterpieces of European art in the Palatine Gallery; • See stunning frescoes and stucco work from the Renaissance and visit the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti; • Spend an hour and a half exploring the Palatine Gallery with a professional local guide. – Explore the grand-ducal residence of the Medici family, their vast private collection of paintings, arranged in rooms sumptuously decorated with baroque stuccoes and frescoes, and the royal apartments, joined to the gallery, once the residence of the king of Italy.

A pleasant walk to discover the main monuments of the historic center of Modena The itinerary will take you to discover, with a pleasant outdoor walk, the heart of the city. In particular the wonderful medieval Romanesque complex consisting of: Duomo, Torre Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. The guide will then accompany you to visit the most characteristic views of the historic center and the splendid Piazza Roma where the Palazzo Ducale di Modena overlooks.

City Florence Tours invites you to visit the museum of Palazzo Vecchio, symbol of the history of Florence and of the Medici family, accompanied by a local and professional guide. Through this small group tour, you can fully appreciate the Renaissance era, entering from the priority entrance without long waiting lines. The building you are going to visit was built from the end of 1200 and was the second seat of the Florentine Republic. In 1500, the palace became the residence of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici and finally in 1800 it also became the seat of Parliament. Inside, you can visit the Halls of the Government of the Republic, the rooms of the Grand Ducal family, the Sala dei Gigli, the Sala delle Geografiche and the Sala della last Chancellor of the Republic. But the main attraction is the Salone dei 500, entirely frescoed by Giorgio Vasari. Nowadays, the building also represents the seat of the Municipality of Florence.

Discover Europe's largest medieval historic center, with the amazing Segway, in an hour ! Let our staff accompany you on a unique adventure, crossing the ancients alleys, visiting the most important places and the most significant monuments, in complete safety and practicality. The best way to get a complete overview of the whole Genoese center, in a short time.

Discover Mantua, Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008 and 2016 Italian capital of culture. Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Mantua city centre and the Ducal Palace, one of Italy's greatest treasures, with a professional private local guide. Mantua surprises its visitors by her exceptional character: Small but spectacular, from every corner the city of Mantua offers an encounter with history and beauty. Visit Mantua, where artistic wonders, great food and sheer beauty conspire to make life sweeter.

Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas. Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the “island of Tejeto”, abbreviated as “Te”, where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.

Mantua, 'the City on Water of the Gonzagas'. This tour's highlights: Piazza Sordello with Duomo, Bishop’s Palace, Palazzo Ducale with its courtyards and gardens, Piazza Broletto and Piazza Erbe with Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo della Ragione, Clock Tower, Rotonda of S. Lorenzo and Basilica of S. Andrea, Via Orefici with the Canal “Rio”. On request visit to the Academy Theatre (Teatro Bibiena) entrance ticket €. 2,00

Discover Venice on a fascinating 1.5-hour walking tour through its major sights, such as San Marco Basilica, Palazzo Ducale and Santa Maria Formosa Church. Stroll from the Mercerie to the famous Rialto bridge and immerse yourself in the immortal beauty of this wonderful city.

It is not possible to travel to Marche region and not take at least a quick walk in Urbino: it is unthinkable!!! This jewel represents one of the highest moments of Renaissance art and architecture, in perfect harmony with the green territory of Montefeltro.You will get to know the great Federico and gaze upon the birthplace of the Divine Painter, Raphael. You will also be able to taste the crescia sfogliata (a typical local flatbread), the casciotta of Urbino (a very tasty and yummy cheese) and the prosciutto of Carpegna (carpegna ham)…other unmissable…World Heritage parts. Join this visit with our guide and enjoy the best of art in the area with an enjoyable tour that will stimulate your curiosity.

Discover Urbino with my eyes! I am a tour guide, art historian and I deeply love the city of Urbino, its architecture, its atmosphere and the rolling hills that embrace the torricini of Palazzo Ducale!

Enjoy a fantastic tour of Venice! Let yourself be transported into the magical world of the most romantic lagoon in the world, through history, architecture and legends and, if you're lucky, admiration of the carnival's stroll through the city. You'll enjoy th most iconic places of Venice: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte Dei Sospiri and the front of the Basilica di S. Marco. Also you'll cross all the square to have a complete visual of it and then you'll enjoy an amazing view of Canal Grande with Ponte di Rialto.

A walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. Continue to the gondola station for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

Guided walking tour in Mantua with a friendly, English-speaking local guide. Food, art, nature and a welcoming atmosphere; that’s what makes Mantua one of the best cities to visit in Italy. Discover the Gonzaga family's incredible legacy, where Shakespeare’s Romeo was banished, Verdi’s Rigoletto was set and Opera was born. Discover an amazing Unesco World Heritage Site and the reason why the greatest Italian Renaissance writer, Torquato Tasso, wrote “…Mantua is a magnificent town, worth a thousand mile travel to see it…”