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You can save time and take the hassle out of your visit by booking Skip the Line tickets and heading straight inside. Skip the Line tours and tickets are available for many of Rome’s most popular sights and experiences, like Viator’s exclusive VIP Vatican tour, as well as Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Fast-track entry can also be enjoyed at some of Rome's other famous attractions with Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens and Skip the Line: Colosseum and Ancient Rome, meaning you’ll have plenty of time left for quintessential Rome experiences like throwing coins into the famous Trevi Fountain or eating gelato on the Spanish steps. You won’t even have to wait for a table for dinner by booking a Skip the Line Rome Hard Rock Café reservation and you’ll be whisked to your table upon arrival.

Paris is a dream destination for travelers around the world, and that popularity comes with some major crowds. Plan ahead to secure your spot at the very best sites—see below for our top picks and experiences you can't miss in the City of Light.

Priority access makes seeing world-renowned attractions a breeze, with Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tickets, the Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour and Skip the Line: Notre Dame Cathedral. But that's not all. You can also enjoy hassle-free access to a host of other attractions, with Skip the Line tickets available for the Grevin Paris Wax Museum, the Paris Story, the Musée d'Orsay and the Paris Catacombs. This fast-track entry can also be applied to out-of-town attractions like the exquisite Skip the Line: Chateau du Chambord, Chenonceau and the Loire Valley or the ever popular Skip the Line: Versailles Palace.Top off your sightseeing trip with a legendary show by booking Skip-the-Line VIP tickets for the Moulin Rouge, or take advantage of fast-tracked entry as well as exclusive viewing of private rooms with a VIP experience at the Palace of Versailles.

Of the global cultural wonders which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, only one represents an entire country: Vatican City. The world’s smallest sovereign state is – as well as being the spiritual home of the world’s billion or so Catholics – an incomparable storehouse of artistic treasures. It’s also one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions, so a pre-booked ticket which takes you to the head of the line is a must. Once you’ve mounted the remarkable double helix stairs at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, a unique overview of the origins and development of Western art awaits you. It’s a journey which takes you from fine Greek and Roman statuary to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, the undisputed masterpiece of the Renaissance, and on to contemporary ecclesiastical works. And that’s before you’ve even stepped inside the colossal house of worship that is St Peter’s Basilica, with Michelangelo’s Pietà and countless other sacred works.

Even if you’ve only got a few days in England, London makes an ideal base for exploring further afield and with many of the country’s highlights within a short distance, there are numerous options for day tours. To give you some ideas, here are our top 5 day trips from London. Discover Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath on this 11-hour coach tour from London. Enjoy an unforgettable day in the French capital on this luxury day trip from London to Paris, with an included Champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower! Visit Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and medieval Warwick Castle on this action-packed, full-day trip from London. Head southwest of London to the picturesque, historic sites of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. From famous Salisbury and Stonehenge to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, you'll see it all on a cultural day trip from London.

The City of Light is known for romance, and few landmarks are more iconic than the Eiffel Tower. And while this popular attraction ranks high on the list of must-see-spots for travelers (particularly in summer months), its epic views and storied history can be hard to stomach while navigating serious crowds. Luckily, skip-the-line tours offer travelers an immediate trip to the top, so they can bypass tourists and head straight for those magnificent views. Our Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Ticket in Paris offers visitors a fast-track entrance to the first and second levels of the tower, as well as access to its highest point. Travelers can explore the structure solo and venture through the priority walkway to the high-speed elevator—without waiting in line! Visitors who want to know more can opt for the Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small Group Tour. Guests follow an expert guide to the second level of this iconic tower.

Warmer months mean the British can finally say goodbye to gloomy skies and hello to (at least) slightly warmer weather. There is an array of options available to dig into the culture and history of this iconic destination. One of the best ways for visitors to ensure they hit the sights is by taking a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour. It’s an easy-breezy way for travelers to customize a trip to their interests and to explore the streets of London without having to navigate city traffic and roundabouts. Whether you’re interested in seeing Windsor Castle, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace or a tour of the Tower of London and London Bridge, there are plenty of options for visitors looking for the royal treatment. Travelers who prefer to venture outside city limits and delve into England’s historic past can head to iconic Stonehenge or get real-life look at Downton Abbey via a stop at Highclere Castle outside of London.

Day 1: See London Explore London on a hop-on hop-off bus tour or a private black cab experience, and be sure to visit St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, the South Bank, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Day 2: London Shopping and Touring Harrod’s, Oxford Circus, and Piccadilly Circus are famous for their shops, but for a more local flavour, then visit Portobello Road for its antiques (Saturdays); Borough Market for the great food (Saturday); and Camden Markets with its alternative fashions and hand-made crafts. Don't miss the Tate Modern, the British Museum, the National Gallery, or the Victoria and Albert Museum. Day 3: Day Trips Beyond Head out of the city and explore Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Visit Stratford, birthplace of Shakespeare or the famous universities at Oxford and Cambridge. Go even further afield and try haggis in Edinburgh or snails in Paris.

Michelangelo is considered one of Tuscany’s most famous sons, but many of the masterpieces for which is he is best known are not found in Tuscany. In fact, Michelangelo spent much of his life in what is now the Italian capital of Rome, and you can see much of his artistic legacy in Rome today. In his artistic youth, Michelangelo was held in local esteem by the ruling Medici family of Florence, but he was by no means an artistic legend by the time he arrived in Rome in 1496 at age 21. But the following year, he began work on a commissioned piece that would become one of his most celebrated sculptural works - the stunning Pieta, which now sits near the entry of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The other Michelangelo masterpieces in Vatican City are his enormous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling was painted from 1508–1512, and the Last Judgement fresco behind the altar was painted from 1534–1541.

Vibrant London is host to an array of world-class attractions, from storied museums and elegant cathedrals to opulent castles and UNESCO-listed landmarks. To help you make the most of your time in the British capital, here’s our list of unmissable London experiences and activities.