101 Things to Do in Italy

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Italy overflows with ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, romantic canals and sun-drenched coastlines, all matched by legendary food and wine. Browse and book top experiences below, or request free quotes from an Italy travel specialist.

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Popular Attractions & Tourist Sites in Italy

1. Colosseum — Rome's 50,000-seat ancient amphitheatre is the largest ever built and an enduring symbol of the Roman Empire.

2. Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel — Home to Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and one of the world's greatest art collections within Vatican City.

3. Venice Grand Canal — Venice's sweeping main waterway is lined with palazzos and best explored by gondola or vaporetto.

4. Florence Duomo — Brunelleschi's terracotta dome crowns the cathedral at the heart of Renaissance Florence.

5. Leaning Tower of Pisa — The famously tilted 12th-century bell tower stands in Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli.

6. Amalfi Coast — This dramatic stretch of cliffside villages, including Positano and Ravello, hugs the Sorrentine Peninsula.

7. Pompeii — The Roman city frozen by the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius reveals remarkably preserved streets and homes.

8. Cinque Terre — Five colorful fishing villages cling to the Ligurian coast, linked by hiking trails and a coastal railway.

9. Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) — One of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, its marble spires overlook Milan's central piazza.

10. Lake Como — A glacial lake ringed by elegant villas, gardens and alpine peaks in Italy's northern Lombardy region.

Unique Italy Experiences

Ride a gondola through the canals of Venice
Take a pasta or pizza-making class in Tuscany
Drive the cliffside Amalfi Coast to Positano
Tour the ruins of Pompeii beneath Mount Vesuvius
Sip Chianti on a Tuscan vineyard tour
Hike the coastal trails of the Cinque Terre
Toss a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain
Cruise and explore the villas of Lake Como
Climb to the top of Florence's Duomo
Explore Sicily's Greek temples and Mount Etna

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Italy Travel — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top things to do in Italy?

Top experiences include Colosseum, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Venice Grand Canal. You can browse and book hundreds more Italy tours, attractions and activities — many at up to 50% off — right on this page.

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When is the best time to visit Italy?

April to June and September to October offer warm days, fewer crowds and ideal sightseeing weather. July and August are hot and busy, best for beach and coastal escapes.

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