Historical tours in Italy encounter colossal Roman ruins in the capital’s centre, cities buried in ash and the mysterious remains of pre-Roman civilisations. The country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Italy is a top destination for UK travellers.

Italy Guided Historical Tours

In Northern Italy, history tours in Venice can take you to the striking Byzantine-influenced St Mark’s Basilica, whose structure dates to 1084. The medieval city of Padua, meanwhile, is famous for its 13^th-century university, where Galileo lectured and Copernicus studied.

Many historical tours around the Mediterranean Sea go back in time to explore Roman history. In Rome city itself, you can imagine past gladiatorial contests at the Colosseum or reflect on the spiritual awe evoked by Hadrian’s Pantheon among many other gigantic remains at the mighty heart of the Roman Republic.

Archaeological Tours in Italy

Some of the best historical tour packages in Italy are found in Naples and its rich surroundings, from the famously preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum to Nero’s seaside Villa Poppaea. On fascinating archaeological tours, learn about the gory events held at the impressive Flavian Amphitheatre in Pozzuoli and visit the first Greek colony on Italy’s mainland at Cumae, founded in the 8^th century BC.

For lovers of this country of culture, take the chance to read through our carefully considered list of guided trips to Italy and book a trip to remember.

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