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- The best Central Italy tour packages
- What people love about Central Italy Tours
- Travel Central Italy your way
- Top operators in Central Italy
- Discover Central Italy tours for every budget
- Central Italy tours for every group
- Top Central Italy travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Central Italy
- Contact our Central Italy travel experts
The best Central Italy tour packages
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Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice in 8 Days
37 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was very clear from the beginning. I feel I really got the full 'amalfi coast experience' thanks to all of this!”
Lucy, traveled in August 2023
This 8-day Italian adventure, crafted for ages 18-39, winds through iconic cities. The Colosseum and Vatican City in Rome lead to Florence's Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Highlights include Chianti wine tasting, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Cinque Terre's coastal villages, concluding in Venice's canals. Budget-friendly hostels and local guides ensure authentic experiences.
Duration 8 days Destinations Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Venice Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Italy on a Budget Tours From $1,328
10% Off- US$1,195You save $132
Discovery of Italy - 8 Days
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were on the go and seeing new sights all the time. That was fantastic for me and my teenage daughter.”
Meghan, traveled in March 2023
From Rome's Vatican Museums to Florence's Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi, this tour showcases Central Italy's finest. The 4-star St. Martin Rome and Raffaello Florence provide luxurious stays. Traditional Tuscan cuisine awaits in Montepulciano's wine country, while UNESCO gems like Assisi's medieval center come alive through expert English-speaking guides during this 8-day tour.
Duration 8 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany, Montepulciano, Vatican City Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Click Tours From $2,160
32% Off- US$1,469You save $691
Explore Italy - 4 Days
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour did say no more than 40 however there was definitely more so smaller would have been nicer.”
Nichole, traveled in May 2023
Central Italy unfolds from Assisi's St. Francis Basilica to Florence's magnificent Duomo. The tour presents Siena's historic Piazza del Campo, Bologna's gourmet scene, with comfortable stays at Raffaello Florence and Delfino Venice.
Duration 4 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Click Tours From $1,300
32% Off- US$884You save $416
The Best of Tuscany - 4Days/3Nights
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was the perfect blend of independent and guided. We had the opportunity to do what we wanted.”
Erin, traveled in June 2024
Renaissance Florence reveals its gems like the Duomo Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio, leading to Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower. The itinerary features Cinque Terre's colorful coastal villages, authentic Chianti vineyards, and San Gimignano's medieval streets, with 3 nights in central Florence.
Duration 4 days Destinations Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Tuscany Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Italy on a Budget Tours From $822
10% Off- US$740You save $82
Italian Triple Centre with A World Wonder
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Thank you for essentially planning all of our excursions and planned activities.”
Michael, traveled in September 2024
This cultural journey offers 3 nights in Rome exploring the Colosseum and Roman Forum, followed by 4 nights in Florence discovering UNESCO sites. At approx. $340 per day, highlights include guided Vatican City tours, Chianti wine tasting, and 2 nights in Venice exploring Doge's Palace. Designed for ages 58+, with 3-star hotels near train stations.
Duration 10 days Destinations Rome, Florence, Pisa, Tuscany, Venice Age Range 2 to 89 year olds Operated in English Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $2,316
10% Off- US$2,085You save $231
What people love about Central Italy Tours
- Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice in 8 Days
I was very pleased with the Italy on a Budget tourguides. They where very informative, friendly and helpful. It helped a lot that they booked the hostels and the transport during the trip. I could travel more relaxed and could enjoy the places we went to to the fullest.
- Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice in 8 Days
Buongiorno Italia was amazing! They took ya every were and were so d'un and informative! I 100% would do it again, along with any of Italy on a budget's other trips!!
- Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice in 8 Days
The Buongiorno Italia tour was absolutely incredible! The tour was so well planned and the guides were so knowledgable on every where we went. I would 100% reccomend this trip to anyone looking for a fun, organized awesome taste of Italy!! :)
Travel Central Italy your way
Explore a wide diversity of bicycle tours through Central Italy. We have 29 adventures that vary from 4 days to 10 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Bicycle toursExplore a wide diversity of coach / bus tours through Central Italy. We have 17 adventures that vary from 4 days to 12 days. With the greatest number of departures in April, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Coach / Bus toursExplore a wide diversity of food & culinary tours through Central Italy. We have 24 adventures that vary from 3 days to 8 days. With the greatest number of departures in May, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Central Italy
- 5.0 (19,753 reviews)
"Our tour director, Lorena Pavan, and bus driver, Roberto were well equipped to meet the demands of our group and the needs were many. The local tour guides at each location were very knowledgeable and personable. We could not have experienced as much as we did had we tried to do this on our own. Thank you!
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 25h
- Response rate
- 80%
- Average price
- $372
- 4.5 (158 reviews)
"Trip was good. Everything was as expected except hotel in last city had our reservation except it was for the wrong year and they had no available rooms.
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 32h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $309
- 4.5 (2,036 reviews)
"We traveled to Rome, Florence, Pisa and Venice. The tour was well planned and we had a wonderful time.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 6h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $477
Discover Central Italy tours for every budget
Central Italy opens up nicely on a budget with a couple of solid multi-day options. The 8-day Rome-based tour lets you take in the main sites without rushing - our travelers often mention how much they enjoy the Florence night walks and having time to find those local spots for dinner away from the tourist crowds. If you're short on time, the 4-day Florence tour works well as a base for heading into Tuscany's wine country and medieval towns. These tours nail the balance between structured time and free exploration - you'll skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Colosseum, then have time to wander through places like Trastevere on your own. The local guides make a real difference, especially in Florence where they've got the timing down perfectly to dodge the busy periods at popular spots.
The "Premium Rome to Split" tour shows off Central Italy's luxury side with carefully picked hotels and special access experiences. Each morning starts with local experts who really know their areas - in Venice, you'll get into the Doge's Palace before it opens and see private sections that most visitors miss. Taking the "Easy Pace Italy" route means premium experiences like meeting Tuscan farming families who've been producing wine and olive oil for generations. These tours shine when it comes to unique moments - you'll get private museum visits in Florence after closing time and cook in actual medieval kitchens that have been fixed up just for these classes.
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Central Italy tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
176 tours in Central ItalyExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Central Italy. We have 176 adventures that vary from 3 days to 23 days. With the greatest number of departures in May, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
90 tours in Central ItalyVisit Central Italy with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
93 tours in Central ItalyEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Central Italy tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 93 itineraries to choose from.
Top Central Italy travel itineraries to fit your plans
Pisa, Florence
Florence, Pisa, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena
Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Naples, Pompei
Demographics
Our week-long hostel tours connecting Rome, Florence and Venice hit the sweet spot for solo travelers watching their budget. Groups of 8-12 people create the right size for making friends - you'll often find people connecting during evening walks in Florence or sharing plates at local Roman trattorias. Solo guests tell us they love having the logistics handled so they can focus on exploring. The arrival orientation walks help everyone get comfortable with the area and our guides point out the best spots for safe, independent evening exploring.
Our premium tours attract couples looking for that mix of culture and romance. They stay in converted palazzos and countryside villas that set just the right mood for exploring. The schedule works nicely - guided activities in the morning leave afternoons free for wandering medieval streets together. Couples often mention loving the intimate wine tastings at family estates in Chianti and evening gondola rides followed by Venice's cicchetti bars. We've worked in plenty of romantic moments - think private cooking lessons in Tuscan farmhouses, evening Colosseum visits and dinner by candlelight in historic buildings.
Young adults click with our social, culture-meets-nightlife tours through Central Italy. The Rome-Florence-Venice hostel route offers solid value and real Italian experiences. Our twenty-something travelers love evening food tours and bar crawls where local guides share their favorite aperitivo spots. Morning activities cover the must-sees like the Colosseum and Vatican, then afternoons are open for exploring. People really connect over pasta-making classes in Florence or wine tastings in Tuscany. There's always enough free time to check out local recommendations or join up with others from the group for impromptu outings.
Our premium small-group tours work perfectly for seniors who want comfort without missing out. The hotels sit close to major sites, keeping walks manageable while staying central. You might spend your morning exploring the Vatican Museums then take it easy in Trastevere for the afternoon. Our guides adjust the walking pace but make sure everyone experiences everything fully. We include nice touches like private museum visits after regular hours, comfortable transport between cities and proper sit-down lunches at traditional spots instead of quick bites.
Families exploring Central Italy do well with flexible multi-city routes between Rome, Florence and Venice. Kids get hands-on with pizza-making classes in Florence and traditional mask workshops in Venice. The Tuscany portion works great for families with teens - they can hop on bikes through the countryside and parents can enjoy vineyard visits. When families stay in villas near Florence, they get space to spread out plus easy access to day trips. At spots like Pisa, kids naturally gravitate to those classic leaning tower photos. Our guides know how to make history click with different age groups, especially at the Colosseum where stories work better than dates.
- Solo Travelers184 tours
- Couples69 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)11 tours
- Seniors (50+)103 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Central Italy
- Spring 2025
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- Summer 2025
- popular 169 tours
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
- popular 173 tours
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
- 57 tours
- popular 67 tours
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