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15 History Walking Tours in Italy Worth the Day

22 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 history walking tours in Italy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

1.Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

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

Follow guides such as Ana, Natalia, Valentina, or Francesco through St. Mark’s, Rialto, La Fenice, and quieter calli. Add a gondola ride and a short VR visit to see Venice from the water and through time. The pace is brisk, so comfortable walkers will get the most from it.

“Very good. Lots of information. Covered a larger area than I expected to, but saw many alleys, squares etc which were not full of tourists (like us!). We also stopped for a drink at a small bar and I tried a few cichetta - that was unexpected. A word to prospective customers - if you have any mobility problems, or can only walk slowly, this is not for you. Although the pace wasn't fast, one couple could not keep up and dropped out. The guide explained that she was on a tight schedule, and there would be others waiting at the office for the next tour, so she could not…”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - Starting near the Salinas Museum and Teatro Massimo
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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

2.Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,486 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Join Palermo guide Fabrizio for three hours of Old Town history and street food. You’ll visit Capo Market, see the Cathedral and Quattro Canti, and taste sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, cannolo, and a drink. Cruise pickup is available on request.

“Excellent tour. We were happy to get to the food portion of the tour. It was excellent and the guide was engaging! Great to do on the first day of the trip because we learned so much we can now further check out in Palermo. Street food is amazing!”

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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Roman gates and the old route toward the center
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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

3.Verona: History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Top rated

Join Fabio Massimo Rapanà, a lifelong Veronese guide, for a two-hour small-group walk through Verona. You’ll see the Arena, Roman gates, Piazza delle Erbe, Castelvecchio, Scaligero tombs, and Juliet’s balcony, while learning to spot overlooked details in the city’s streets and buildings.

“Our tour with Fabio was terrific! He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his city and it’s on full display every minute of this wonderful 2 hour tour. The over-the-ear headsets he uses are fantastic. It allowed those of us with some hearing loss to understand him clearly every step of the way. This tour focuses more on the “hidden corners” of Verona which are infinitely more fascinating than the touristy things like Juliet’s Balcony (although you will see that). Our appreciation of this charming city was enhanced tremendously, thanks to Fabio and this tour!”

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Florence Walking Tour with Accademia, Uffizi & Lunch - San Lorenzo and the Medici quarter
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Florence Walking Tour with Accademia, Uffizi & Lunch

4.Florence Walking Tour with Accademia, Uffizi & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,033 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $136

Spend about six hours seeing Florence’s biggest sights, from Michelangelo’s David and the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Choose a half-day or full-day plan. The full option adds a guided Uffizi visit and a three-course Tuscan lunch, but you should expect several meeting points and different guides.

“The tour is broken up, you spend most of the day solo trying to find your way around, the guide didn't give good directions”

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Naples Spanish Quarters Walking Tour Street Art, Folklore & Sweet - Street art with a neighborhood story
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Naples Spanish Quarters Walking Tour Street Art, Folklore & Sweet

5.Naples Spanish Quarters Walking Tour Street Art, Folklore & Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Walk Naples’ Spanish Quarters and Via Toledo with an English-speaking local guide. Expect street art, stories of Maradona and neighborhood life, visual material, and a taste of Neapolitan sweets. Guides such as Serena, Simone, Roberta, and Arianna bring strong local ties to this two-hour walk.

“Our guide, Roberta, was knowledgeable, informative, entertaining, and caring when one of our group felt ill during the tour. It was a delightful and insightful tour and well worth the time and cost.”

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Rome: Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks - The Italian drinks included in the price
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Rome: Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

6.Rome: Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Meet guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, Michal, or Irene in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour English tour through Monti and Rome’s scandalous past. Expect Italian drinks, pre-booked bar tables, group games, and a final walk toward Piazza Venezia. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“Michelle was amazing, the entire tour was a wonderful chance to socialize with new people and watch how strangers at the beginning of the tour begin to melt together like ice in an old fashioned cocktail.”

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Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center - Via Garibaldi and the Rolli palaces
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Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

7.Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 605 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Walk Genoa’s narrow caruggi with an English and Italian guide, passing San Lorenzo Cathedral, San Matteo Square, Doge’s Palace, the Opera House, and UNESCO-listed Via Garibaldi. The tour ends with free same-day entry to the Strada Nuova and Sant’Agostino museums for independent visits.

“Very good way to discover Genova and its city center. This city is full of little place hard to find when you don't know where to go and the City Guide was a perfect way to get more familiar with these littles streets and places. I strongly recomand :)”

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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour - Teatro Massimo sets the tone
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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

8.Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $41

Join a 3-hour guided walk through central Palermo with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Teatro Massimo, Vucciria, Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, and the Cathedral, with Cathedral entry and a Sicilian pastry or sweet included. An optional tour adds the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel.

“We loved all of the little secrets of the history of Sicilia that were shared with us by our guide. We would not change a single thing.”

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Naples Walking Tour with Underground Roman Ruins Ticket - Walking the Greek street plan and old center
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Naples Walking Tour with Underground Roman Ruins Ticket

9.Naples Walking Tour with Underground Roman Ruins Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk Naples with an English-speaking art historian, visiting Greek streets, San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza del Gesù, Via Toledo, and Roman ruins beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore. Guides such as Nina, Clemente, Roberta, and Nunzia bring local stories, with an optional lunch and a short metro ride on some departures.

“Great tour. Our guide was amazing. She went above and beyond and really captured the essence of Napoli.😊”

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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments - Teatro Massimo and its ghost stories
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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

10.Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 478 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Palermo’s old center with an Italian-speaking guide. Visit the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, and Capo market, with stories of Santa Rosalia, the Beati Paoli, and chances to sample street food.

“Esperienza interessante e piena di fascino!!La nostra guida Claudio davvero professionale , piena di entusiasmo , ironica e divertente . Tre ore sono volate tra le strade e i monumenti principali di Palermo!! CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!”

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Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - History & Culture - Sasso Caveoso and the cave church
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Matera’s Sassi Walking Tour – History & Culture

11.Matera’s Sassi Walking Tour – History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking through Matera’s Sasso Barisano, Civita, and Sasso Caveoso with local guides such as Antonio or Giorgia. Expect clear English commentary, stories about daily life, historic streets, and an ancient cave church with frescoes. Groups are limited to 16.

“Antonio was a great tour guide who gave us lots of locals knowledge and history about the area. I was never bored once and it was a perfect 2 hour tour of the entire area with lots still left to do for the rest of the trip!”

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Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine - Entering the Colosseum with a reserved ticket
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Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine

12.Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk through Ancient Rome with a professional English-speaking guide, visiting Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum in about three hours. Guides such as Alessandra, Alicia, Zara, and Heather have earned praise for clear explanations and personal attention. Expect hills, stairs, crowds, and firm walking surfaces.

“The Colosseum itself was spectacular. Directions to meet tour were not clear, our guide was difficult to keep Up with, didn’t carry a sign so we were always concerned about not losing him.”

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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food - Quattro Canti gives you the right starting point
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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

13.Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Spend three hours with Palermo guide Domenico Aronica, walking from Quattro Canti through historic churches and monuments before eating your way around Ballarò Market. Expect a small group, local stories, Sicilian street food, and plenty of walking. Food tastings and some church entries are included.

“Dominico was an awesome tour guide! We weren’t expecting so much history so it was a wonderful surprise. The food market was over the top and really made the tour special.”

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour - Entering the Colosseum with a guide
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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

14.Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with an English-speaking guide. Rome Walkers guides such as David, Radu, Lumi, and Giuseppe are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and crowd management. Tickets, headsets, and reservation fees are included.

“Interesting and Informative. The tour guide was excellent. There is a good amount of walking, including steps and inclines.”

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Naples Panoramic Walking Tour: From the Hills to the Center - Starting near Augusteo and riding toward the high city
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Naples Panoramic Walking Tour: From the Hills to the Center

15.Naples Panoramic Walking Tour: From the Hills to the Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Spend about two hours walking downhill from Vomero to central Naples with an English-speaking guide such as Virginia, Serena, Stefano, or Manuela. Ride the funicular, see Liberty-style buildings and Gulf views, then reach the Spanish Quarters. Expect stairs, steep streets, a small group, and plenty of local history.

“Tour was very informative, well organized. Serena is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.I already highly recommended it to my friends”

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Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Walking Tour with an Archaeologist - Moving from Ercolano to Pompeii
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Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Walking Tour with an Archaeologist

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