TEMPLES & SHRINES · ITALY TEMPLE TOURS

15 Temple Tours to Book in Italy

24 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour - Meeting your guide at the Juno Temple entrance
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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

1.Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,512 reviews · 2 hours · from $51Our pick

Meet your guide under the olive tree by the Lemonade stand at the Juno Temple entrance. Over two hours, explore five Doric temples, including Concordia, Heracles, and Olympian Zeus, as sunset light gives way to evening illumination. Guides speak Italian and English.

“Graziella was a very good guide who provided us with interesting information and context. I highly recommend taking this tour at sunset , the views are breathtaking and you also get to see the temples lit up at night”

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Pantheon Elite Guided Tour - Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple - The 40-minute interior visit
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Pantheon Elite Guided Tour – Rome’s Iconic Ancient Temple

2.Pantheon Elite Guided Tour – Rome’s Iconic Ancient Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,447 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Meet near Piazza della Rotonda for a one-hour English tour of the Pantheon. Your guide explains the temple’s engineering, pagan origins, Christian use, royal tombs, and Raphael’s burial. Expect a group of up to 20, timed entry, and headsets to help you hear inside the crowded monument.

“Very informative as our guide was a teacher. The headphones were a slight issue with clarity. Overall great experience in a crowded site with skip the line process wasn’t immediate but quicker.”

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Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour - Meeting in Palermo and settling into the ride
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Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

3.Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,240 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento in an air-conditioned minivan or bus, with time to explore the Valley of the Temples on your own. You’ll also stop at Scala dei Turchi for photos. Drivers such as Sergio, Mario, Michele, and Enzo may add local tips, but entrance fees and a formal guide are not included.

“Nice trip, clean vehicle, good driver, fantastic destination. Agrigento is a don't miss site in Sicily. we hired a guide at the park, well worth the expense. Took a different route back after stopping at the Turkish stairs, a beautiful seaside attraction. The Sicilian countryside was quite nice.”

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Rome's Iconic Temple: Pantheon Audio Guided Tour with Fast Access - The Dome, Oculus, and Interior
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Rome’s Iconic Temple: Pantheon Audio Guided Tour with Fast Access

4.Rome’s Iconic Temple: Pantheon Audio Guided Tour with Fast Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,188 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Collect your ticket and audio guide at OhMyGuide, a short walk from the Pantheon, then enter through the designated reservation line. Inside, 15 listening points explain the dome, oculus, Raphael’s tomb, and the building’s changing roles. Bring an original photo ID for the headset deposit.

“Worthwhile to visit as part of your visit to Rome. The cost of the self guided tour can be skipped. Skipping the line was not necessary as it’s not a problem with a manageable crowd.”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Ticket & App Audioguide - The Temple of Concordia is the visual centerpiece
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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Ticket & App Audioguide

5.Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Ticket & App Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,160 reviews · from $19

Visit Agrigento’s vast Valley of the Temples with a one-day entry ticket and digital audioguide. Enter near the Temple of Juno, then walk past the Temples of Concordia, Zeus, and Heracles, ancient aqueducts, and the gymnasium. A Pemcards souvenir photo is included.

“Absolutely amazing site - must see for anyone visiting Sicily.”

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Colosseum Special Access Tour, with Ancient Temples & Tombs - Starting at the Roman Forum
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Colosseum Special Access Tour, with Ancient Temples & Tombs

6.Colosseum Special Access Tour, with Ancient Temples & Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 747 reviews · from $95

Explore the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Caesar’s Palace, and the Colosseum with an English-speaking local guide. Choose the arena floor or scarce underground access. Expect 2.5 to 3 hours of walking, steps, hills, crowds, and vivid stories from guides such as David, Eugene, Andrea, and Polina.

“Very good, Andre , our guide, not only gave us some fascinating facts and figures he also put it in context”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples E-Scooter Tour - Starting on the Via Sacra
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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples E-Scooter Tour

7.Agrigento: Valley of the Temples E-Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 557 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $68

Ride an easy-to-use electric scooter through Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. The 1 or 2-hour route links Greek temples, Roman roads, tombs, olive groves, and almond trees. An audio guide is included, while guides such as Fabrizio and Claudio may add local stories and help with photos and scooter handling.

“the place is amazing, the views breathtaking and our guide Claudio was very thoughtful and patient. IT WAS AWESOME”

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Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip - The Palermo pickup and the first drive
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Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

8.Palermo: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 463 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Travel from Palermo by comfortable minibus to Agrigento, with guide commentary from hosts such as Simone, Joshua, or Emanuela. Explore the Valley of the Temples independently for about two hours, then stop at Scala dei Turchi for coastal photos. Entry and optional site guiding cost extra.

“Simone and Alessandro were great! Alessandro was a fantastic driver (I didn't gasp once which says a lot in Palermo). I felt very safe and the ride was very comfortable. Simone had some great historical information that he shared on the way. He was so pleasant and was great at confirming that we were all back in the van. Again, the ride was very comfortable, the guides were great, and it was a beautiful day. Truly a great experience!”

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Benedictine Monastery of Catania - English Guided Tour - Two cloisters that reveal the monastery’s scale
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Benedictine Monastery of Catania – English Guided Tour

9.Benedictine Monastery of Catania – English Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 434 reviews · 1h 15m · from $11

Walk through Catania’s Benedictine Monastery with an English-speaking guide such as Carmen, Giovanni, or Nicola. In 75 minutes, see two cloisters, Roman houses, Vaccarini’s kitchens, a lava-built cellar, the novices’ garden, and a library still used by university students.

“Very informative,the guide’s English was excellent. Carmen answered questions posed in a knowledgeable manner.”

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Walking Guided Tour and Rome's Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance - Campo de’ Fiori and the streets of central Rome
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Walking Guided Tour and Rome’s Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance

10.Walking Guided Tour and Rome’s Iconic Temple Pantheon Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide at Touristation Navona for a short walk through Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, and Largo Argentina before entering the Pantheon. Guides such as Claudia, Jose, Serena, and Katarina have led engaging tours, but the Pantheon interior is explored independently.

“We adored Theresa’s wit, evoking our Italian-born grandparents—traditional, no-nonsense, and delightfully funny. Her deep knowledge of Barbaretti and Bernini history enriched the tour. While the experience focused on the Pantheon’s surrounding history, we explored its interior alone. Our only critique: Theresa’s guidance inside would have perfected the tour. Still, she’s a brilliant guide, and the experience was unforgettable!”

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Catania: Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steps with Snack - The ride from Catania to Agrigento
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Catania: Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steps with Snack

11.Catania: Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steps with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $129

Travel from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, then enjoy a Sicilian sandwich, wine, and free time at Scala dei Turchi. The tour includes pickup, transport, maps, water, and a multilingual driver-guide, with temple admission paid separately.

“We had an amazing day with Giovanni! He gave us a ton of great information about the sites, Sicilian culture in general, gave us a few tips for places to visit in Catania, and even answered a few questions about the next vacation we had planned. The turkish steps were great and the water was incredibly refreshing after sweating for days in the Sicilian sun. When we booked this tour we were worried we wouldn't have enough time at the Valley of the Temples but the time alotted was perfect for us. Grazie i mille Giovanni!”

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Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple: Pantheon Fast Track Entry Tickets - How the timed fast-track entry works
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Rome’s Iconic Ancient Temple: Pantheon Fast Track Entry Tickets

12.Rome’s Iconic Ancient Temple: Pantheon Fast Track Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $8Best value

Visit Rome’s Pantheon at a chosen entry time with a QR ticket sent by email and WhatsApp. Explore independently, see the open Oculus, marble floor, and tombs of Raffaello and Italy’s last kings. This is an admission ticket, not a guided tour, and entry may still take 10 to 15 minutes.

“links on the app didn’t open… what they sent me on Whatsapp was for a wrong date!! TOTAL DISASTER!! Never again will go with Viator”

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From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip - Villa Romana del Casale and its remarkable floors
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From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

13.From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · from $138

Travel from Palermo to Villa Romana del Casale and Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples in an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the villa independently, then join a local guide such as Giovanna or Nicola for the Greek ruins. It is a long day, but a practical choice without a rental car.

“Perfect amount of time allocated and the guide, driver and leader were lovely.”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Entry Ticket & Audio Guide - Starting at the Temple of Hera
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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

14.Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 268 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Agrigento’s UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples at your own pace with entry included and an audio guide in eight languages. See the temples of Hera, Concordia, Heracles, and Zeus, plus ancient fortifications and Christian tombs. Bring headphones and a charged phone.

“la visite est parfaite. a faire au coucher du soleil magnifique. cependant l audioguide n est pas top. 1es explication par temple ne dure qu une minute du mal a trouver la position exacte sur le site. et comme l appli est sur le téléphone, quand on prend des photo il faut se remettre sur l appli.... donc je recommande cette visite bien sûr mais sans l audioguide un manuel a vendre a l entrée est presque mieux”

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Rome: Tour of St. Clement's Basilica Underground Temples - The 12th-century basilica and its golden apse
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Rome: Tour of St. Clement’s Basilica Underground Temples

15.Tour of St. Clement’s Basilica Underground Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 242 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $70

Descend 14 meters beneath San Clemente with an expert guide to see an early Christian church, Mithraic temple, underground river, and golden apse mosaic. Add 45 minutes at Santo Stefano Rotondo for its circular design and graphic martyrdom frescoes. English and five other languages are offered.

“Great! Daniel was very informative and interesting. Highly recommend”

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