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The 20 Best and Most Amazing Ziplines in the USA

• Post author: Katherine Mines
• Post published: October 14, 2018
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The United States is vast and full of mountain ranges. However, on most of these mountains, there is no snow for several months out of the year which raises the question of “what exactly do you do on a mountain with no snow?”

The answer is ziplining and it’s quite possibly the best mountain adventure you can have without putting on a pair of skis. But, ziplines come in all shapes and sizes and there are plenty of unique ziplines off the mountain, too. The US has multitudes of adrenaline-pumping adventures suited to all ages and abilities. But, with 50 states and so many ziplines to choose from, here are 20 across the country that you definitely don’t want to miss out on!

Camelback Mountain Adventures

Tannersville, pennsylvania.

Camelback Mountain Adventures, located in the lush Pocono Mountains, is home to North America’s longest twin zip lines. The Soaring Camel Twin Zip Flyers are 4,000 feet long and take you speeding over the ski slopes of the resort and the waterslides of Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark for 90 breathtaking seconds at a top speed of 60 miles per hour. The Twin Zip Flyers start at the summit of Camelback Mountain and you and your closest friend can race all the way to the base of the mountain. Camelback Mountain is located only two hours from New York City and is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Skyline Eco Adventures

Haleakala, maui, hawaii.

Not only is Skyline Haleakala rated one of the best zipline courses in the US, it’s been recognized as being one of the best in the world! Located in the Haleakala National Park on the Hawaiian island of Maui, their Adventure Tour will take you soaring over 90-foot drops and canyons while the fragrance of eucalyptus trees fills the air. This 90-minute tour consists of 5 ziplines, an Indiana Jones-style swinging bridge, and Hawaii’s only pendulum line that reaches speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Learn about Hawaii’s ecosystem as your guide leads you on an adrenaline-charged tour through the Haleakala Forest.

New York Zipline Adventure Tours

Hunter, new york.

New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain lays claim that it is the longest, highest, and fastest zipline canopy tour in North American and the second largest zipline in the world! Ride the SkyRider Tour, the second longest zipline in the world, for 4.6 miles through the Catskill Mountains from peak to peak at speeds that reach a whopping 50 miles per hour. This incredible tour lasts 3 hours. For another tremendous experience, take their Night Zipping Tour. Although it’s not on their longest course, it is totally worth getting to experience ziplining through the mountains by the light of the moon. This stunning family friendly experience also lasts about 3 hours.

Smoky Mountain Ziplines

Pigeon forge, tennessee.

Soar through the skies on over 4,200 feet of cable through Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains with Smoky Mountain Ziplines. Zip along at up to 25 miles per hour on lengths up to 800 feet while soaring 150 feet in the air! Want the thrills without the walking? Don’t worry, these guys will do the heavy hauling for you and get you to the top of the mountain in M35a3 military trucks. Their 30-foot, controlled descent freestyle drop brings an added twist to your zipline adventure and their brand-new massive tower offers a unique view that only gets better as you go down the zipline. Conveniently located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Smoky Mountain Ziplines is just a few miles from the gates of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Dollywood.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Zip Line Tours

Whitefish, montana.

Located west of Glacier National Park in the heart of the Flathead National Forest, Whitefish Mountain Resort is known for its world-class skiing. But, in the summer months, when snow is in short supply, the resort hosts a multitude of summer activities and one of the best is their zip line tour. From the end of May through the middle of September, Montana’s longest zip line tour takes you high over ski slopes, ravines, and through the trees. The 6-line course is over 1-mile long and soars 300 feet above the forest floor. The course’s longest line is 1,900 feet long and the views will take your breath away! There is a moderate amount of hiking and tours are led by two guides who will facilitate the fun from beginning to end.

Icy Strait Point ZipRider

Hoonah, alaska.

For some of the best zipline views in the whole US, you have to try the ZipRider at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska. Icy Strait Point is home to the world’s largest ZipRider. Theirs’s has 6 lines that launch all at once, making it a great group or family experience. The ziplines are 5,330 feet tall and drop 1,320 feet. That’s a really steep descent and you will be quickly cruising at up to 65 miles per hour, 300 feet over the rainforest below! While the adrenaline rush will kick in on the way down, the way up to the top is definitely not wasted. You will have the chance to spot whales and see local wildlife such as bears, deer, and eagles. On a clear day you can even see the peaks of Glacier Bay National Park.

Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

Rockbridge, ohio.

The Hocking Hills Region of Ohio is one of the most beautiful in the state and one of the state’s best ziplines, Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, will get you some of the very best views. A variety of tours are offered ranging from an introductory tour for beginners to and X-TREME course, nighttime zipline tours, and finally, SuperZip. SuperZip is their fastest and highest zipline tour with top speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour! For an even cooler experience, combine your zipline tour with a rappelling session with a professional guide down the area’s standout limestone cliffs! One of the best times to visit is in the fall when the region’s trees are glowing in shades of red and orange.

KapohoKine Adventures

Hilo, hawaii.

The KapohoKine Zipline located on the Big Island is fun for the whole family and perfect for first-time zipliners and seasoned zipline pros alike. The 8-line course covers nearly two miles of breathtaking tropical gorges and soars over the Honolii River. Ride 2,400 feet on one of the longest ziplines on Hawaii Island and the only all side-by-side dual track zipline on Hawaii. Enjoy amazing views of several thunderous waterfalls as you zoom over and through the treetops. Not feeling brave today? KapohoKine has got you covered with their Walk Along Tour. Ride with your friends or family in the same vehicles as those ziplining but as they settle in for a rush of adrenaline, you will take off on foot following the zip tour on the ground. Enjoy the lush scenery of the rainforest and meet your party as they sail over Hale Ho’onanea, a 120-foot waterfall!

Stowe Mountain ZipTour

Stowe, vermont.

Hop on the high-speed summit Gondola to make your way to the top of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. From there you will take the ZipTour to descend back to the base of the mountain via a series of ziplines. Each line is a side-by-side, so you don’t have to go at it alone. Included with any ZipTour package is all day access to the Gondola SkyRide. Stowe Mountain ZipTour has something for every age, from the Demo Trainer at 150 feet long and 10 feet off the ground to the Nosedive Zip at 4,462 feet long and a hair-raising 130 feet above the ground.

Blue Streak Zip Line at Heavenly Mountain

Lake tahoe, california.

Starting over 10,000 feet above sea level, the Blue Streak Zip Line at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain is sure to take your breath away! Two parallel 3,300 feet zip lines send you whizzing down 525 feet at breakneck speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. The Blue Streak is open year-round, although it’s a little cooler going 50 miles per hour when temperatures are already nearing freezing. A summer ride is much more enjoyable but whenever you choose to ride, the views of sparkling Lake Tahoe and the dominating surrounding mountains are sublime.

Zipline Canopy Tour at Tamarack Resort

Tamarack, idaho.

Rated the #1 zipline in Idaho, the Tamarack Zipline Canopy Tour will get your blood pumping and your adrenaline racing! The course consists of 8 different ziplines, 2 suspension bridges, and a 105-foot tree house. Starting 1,800 feet above the valley floor you can bet you will get fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, creeks, canyons, the lush forest, and Lake Cascade. You’ll get more than just a zipline tour with a guide who will narrate your journey with interesting information about the surrounding plant and animal life and the history of the area.

Zip Line at Grand Canyon West

Peach springs, arizona.

This brand new zipline is an experience like no other. You won’t be soaring over lush green treetops on this zipline tour, but rather over the steep orange gorges of the Grand Canyon! The Zip Line at Grand Canyon West is located at Hualapai Ranch and about a mile from the Grand Canyon Skywalk. On this unique zipline tour, you will get to fly almost 1,000 feet above the floor of one of the Grand Canyon’s side canyons at up to 40 miles per hour. There are two sets of quad-lines so you can ride alongside friends or family. The first set is about 1,100 feet long while the second, steeper line is 2,100 feet of downhill exhilaration.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

Spicewood, texas.

Located just 30 miles outside of Austin, get out of the city and get in touch with nature on an awesome eco-adventure with Cypress Valley Canopy Tours in Texas Hill Country. Tours include 5 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, and a rappel and last from 90 minutes to 2 hours. While they don’t have the highest or the fastest zipline in the country, the goal of their zipline tour is to get friends and families to reconnect and get outdoors. After your treetop adventure, keep your aerial adventure alive and spend the night in one of Cypress Valley Canopy Tours’ treehouses. During the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and during the spring and fall on Fridays, kids from 10-17 fly for free with a paying adult.

ZipQuest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure

Fayetteville, north carolina.

ZipQuest has been consistently rated as the #1 thing to do in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s not very hard to see why with their 2 zipline adventures that offer thrills as you traverse the treetops with fantastic views of Carver’s Falls. ZipQuest’s courses have tree-to-tree ziplines, several suspension bridges, and spiral staircases. The Treetop Excursion course includes of five tree-to-tree lines, two spiral staircases and one suspension bridge. Their Waterfall Expedition course consists of eight tree-to-tree ziplines, three spiral staircases, three suspension bridges and a gorgeous view of Carver Falls.

Mega Zips at Mega Cavern

Louisville, kentucky.

Mega Zips at Mega Cavern in Louisville, Kentucky is probably the most unique zipline tour in the US. This adventure features six ziplines and two challenge bridges. But, the coolest part is that they are all underground! You read that right. It’s the world’s only zipline course that is completely underground. Mega Cavern is a 100-acre man-made cavern made out of a 19 th century limestone quarry. The cavern has over 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the City of Louisville. A 2.5-hour zipline tour, with speeds of up to 45 miles per hour and giant spotlights so you can see your shadow as you whiz by, is surely one you will never forget!

The Gorge: A Zipline Canopy Adventure

Saluda, north carolina.

This 3.5 hours zipline journey begins on the rim of the Green River Gorge. The course features 11 ziplines, 2 massive rappels, and a sky bridge. From start to finish, The Gorge zipline drops an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet! Get in touch with nature as you zip through 10,000 acres of protected forest. The ridiculously beautiful views will have you coming back for more time on their tree-based zipline course along the Green River!

Colorado Zip Line Tour

Denver, colorado.

Just 30 minutes outside of Denver, Colorado Zip Line Tour is home to Colorado’s longest and fastest ziplines. With lines ups to 1,900 feet long, and top speeds of 60 miles per hour, this Rocky Mountain zipline will give you the thrill of a lifetime! They offer several different tour lengths ranging from 2-3 hours. Micro-breweries are popping up all over the US and Colorado is no exception. Book the Zip and Sip option and after your zipline adventure you can unwind by tasting 8 different Colorado micro-brews at their neighboring pub, Colorado’s Best Beers.

Climb Works

Gatlinburg, tennessee.

Located just across the street from Smoky Mountain National Park, Climb Works offers two exhilarating zipline experiences. Their 2.5-hour Treetop zipline tour is rated the #1 zipline tour in Tennessee. This Treetop Canopy Tour has 9 ziplines, sky bridges and a unique ATV adventure to the top! The brand-new Mountaintop Zipline Tour has 5 dual-line ziplines, four aerial bridges, and a rappel. You also get the awesome ATV ride to the top for this two-hour adventure. The panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains on either tour are absolutely stunning.

Margarita Adventures

Santa margarita, california.

Could there be anything better than ziplining and wine tasting? If it sounds like heaven on earth, head over to Margarita Adventures. Located in San Luis Obispo County in sunny California, Margarita Adventures has the perfect way to “Zip ‘n Sip.” Soar on six ziplines over valleys, towering oaks, mountainsides, and best of all—Pinot Noir vineyards. Opt in for the post-zipline tour wine tasting at the neighboring Ancient Peaks Winery to top-off your experience. But it’s more than zipline and wine. You’ll get a guided ziplines tour out to the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Learn about sustainable winegrowing and local wildlife. A 2.5-hour tour with over 7,500 total feet of zipline, you will feel like you deserve a glass of wine at the end for your unwavering bravery!

Canopy Tours NW Zipline Adventures

Camano island, washington.

Canopy Tours NW is a family affair! Mr. Kristoferson bought the farm back in 1912 to raise dairy cows. But, today half of the 230-acre property is dedicated to producing certified organic lavender and hay while the other half is a forest that produces an organic, one-of-a-kind good time! 5 generations of Kristoferson’s have run the dairy farm turned zipline adventures course. This 2-hour course will take you over six zip lines, including the state’s second longest, of 660 feet for unbeatable mountain views. While a zipline course on a farm seems a bit far-fetched, the Kristoferson’s feel that it fits their mission of low-impact development and sustainability perfectly.

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Pikes Peak Tour by Gray Line

• Directions Pickup at Olympic Museum in Downtown Colorado Springs
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If you’ve been searching for a way to tour the Pikes Peak Highway without your eyes glued to the road and your knuckles gripping the steering wheel, we have has just the ticket! Pikes Peak Tour by Gray Line makes the summit a leisurely adventure, full of rich history, photo-ops and more.

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The purple mountain majesties surrounding Colorado Springs are stunning to observe, with Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain as the shining jewel in the center of their panoramic crown. If you’ve been searching for a way to tour the Pikes Peak Highway without your eyes glued to the road and your knuckles gripping the steering wheel, we have has just the ticket! With the  Pikes Peak Tour by Gray Line  experience, you can leave the driving to the experts and summit the awe-inspiring fourteener from the comfort of cozy seats in a roomy, temperature-controlled tour coach.

While many tours may rush you to and from your destination, Gray Line Tours — which has a 42-year history of showing visitors the beauty of Colorado — makes your Pikes Peak tour a leisurely adventure. During the tour’s four-hour span, you’ll make frequent stops at locations such as Crystal Reservoir, historic Glen Cove, the coveted summit of Pikes Peak and many other points of interest. Not only do these stops allow you lots of opportunities to snap shots of the amazing scenery, they also help you adapt to the altitude in a way that zipping straight to the top will not. Wide windows allow for maximum oohing and aahing when you’re in the tour bus, ensuring you won’t miss a minute of the sights that abound on Pikes Peak.

No tour of Pikes Peak is complete without a great guide, and the drivers and tour guides at Gray Line strike the perfect balance of knowledge, friendliness and humor that is anything but stuffy or boring. It’s more like a casual conversation between friends — which is exactly how it should be! By the time you’ve finished the journey, you’ll know everything about the flora and fauna of the Pikes Peak region, from the pines and columbines, to the big horn sheep and yellow-bellied marmots. You’ll also learn about the geology of the mountain and its history.

You’ll be able to focus on the sights and sounds stress-free because Gray Line drivers are second to none, with safety as their primary focus at all times. No one knows the switchbacks, hairpin turns and inclement weather conditions better — after all, Gray Line vehicles climb Pikes Peak as many as four times a day in the summer, not to mention daily tours in the fall, winter and spring. In short, their drivers know the Pikes Peak Highway like it’s the road home and they’ll make you feel safe and secure throughout the journey.

Once you hit the top of Pikes Peak, you’ll be able to explore the summit for 30-40 minutes. Take photos, peek over the rocks and edges and make a stop in the Summit Visitor Center. Inside are snacks and more filling fare, including burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. You can also get fresh-made fudge (get extra for the ride back). Since it’s usually chilly at the summit, a cup of hot cocoa or coffee can warm you right up, especially paired with Pikes Peak’s world-famous fresh and hot donuts. They’re made with a special recipe that allows them to be at peak fluffy goodness.

Your trip back to the  Pikes Peak Tour by Gray Line basecamp in downtown Colorado Springs will be just as relaxing and filled with beautiful sights as your trip up the Pikes Peak Highway.

If you are searching for the ultimate Pikes Peak tour experience, Pikes Peak Tour by Gray Line delivers like no other. All you have to do is board the shuttle and they’ll do the rest. Make their Pikes Peak Experience Tour a top priority on your visit to Colorado Springs — you will be so glad you did!

Things to know

• Tours depart from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Parking lot.
• Road closures and weather can sometimes prevent tours from reaching the summit.
• The temperature at the top of Pikes Peak can be chilly, even during summer, so be sure to dress appropriately.

$89.50 / adult

Adult: $89.50

Child (12 & under): $69.50

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Pikes Peak Tours by Gray Line will pick you up at Olympic Museum Parking lot in Downtown Colorado Springs.

Yes! The tour is educational and fun for the whole family!

You can purchase tickets online at  pikespeaktour.com , by calling  719-465-1871. 

While there are no restrooms on the shuttle, there are several stops along the drive for your convenience.

We recommend you bring a jacket and a camera.    The temperature on the summit will be much cooler. Their gift shop is fully stocked with snacks, beverages and souvenirs.

Breathtaking views, Colorado wildlife and possibly, even snow in July.  We guarantee an experience you will never forget!

The tour is approximately four hours long.

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Zip over the Deerfield River Valley at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour on six zip lines with spectacular views!  The Valley Jump Tour is our most exciting zip line tour with lines ranging in length from 1,000’ to 2,600’ and approaching 200’ in the air.

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled trip time on the second level of the Main Lodge at Berkshire East Mountain Resort.  Here, you will meet your guides and get geared up.

After a scenic chairlift ride to the top and a zip technique orientation by your guides, you will proceed to Valley Jump Zip 1.

Three increasingly longer and faster zip lines, and a series of short hikes around the summit of Berkshire East, bring your to the start of the Valley Jump.  

X1 - or ‘eXtreme’ Zip 1 is a 2,300' zip line that is also the first dual-zip racing cable on the tour. Riders will fly 150’ in the air and approach 60 MPH. A landing across the valley will present you with a 10-15 minute rigorous hike to the summit of a neighboring mountain.

X2 - or ‘eXtreme’ Zip 2 is the longest zip line at Berkshire East and, the most exciting!  With huge views - especially during the fall foliage season - this zip line is awesome!  X2 is 2,600’ long, nearly 200’ in the air, and has been described as the “Experience of a Lifetime.”

These unique dual racing lines provide the opportunity to challenge your friends and zip side-by-side through the treetops! After the six zip lines, the tour culminates in the perfect - and unique in the industry - downhill chairlift ride from the summit of the mountain back to the base.

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Minimum Weight: 100lbs Maximum Weight: 260lbs

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​​Zip between platforms high above the Deerfield River Valley on seven zip lines on our most popular zip line tour!

With zip lines ranging in length from 280' to 900’ long the Mountain Top Tour is the intermediate experience that is often selected as the best choice for those who have never been on a zip line. This tour is an extremely popular option for larger groups, such as scout groups, kids camps, youth groups, and schools.

After a scenic chairlift ride to the top and a zip technique orientation by your guides, you will proceed to Zip 1, the introductory zip line that puts you on Platform 1 overlooking the Deerfield River Valley. From there, a series of platforms and ground landings await as you navigate across the top of the mountain. After the seven zip lines, the tour culminates in the perfect - and unique in the industry - downhill chairlift ride down the mountain back to the base.

Weekend Adult: $99 Weekend Youth/Senior: $89 Weekday Adult: $85 Weekday Youth/Senior: $75

Minimum Weight: 70lbs Maximum Weight: 275 lbs

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The original Berkshire East summer activity! With over a decade of experience, our trained guides and staff can accommodate your group on either of our zip line tours at our beautiful facility.

Zip lining is a great activity for schools, camps, scouts, youth groups, religious groups, and corporate groups.  Berkshire East Mountain Resort is a family run business with a team of professional staff who will create experiences and memories that will last a lifetime!  Our lodge spaces can accommodate large groups and we offer several other complimentary activities onsite that may be integrated into the day.

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Standard Mountain Zip Line Tour

Leadville train ride & zip line combo tour.

This exciting combo tour includes all six sections of the Standard Mountain Zip Line Tour PLUS a 2.5 hour ride on the Historic Leadville Train. Spend your free-time in between tours exploring Leadville, Colorado, voted one of the ten Best Historic Small Cities in America. Enjoy some lunch in Leadville while exploring this hidden gem!

The Zip Line Tour

Check in at our Base Camp to explore our 2,500-acre paradise on Mount Arkansas (13,750’). The Arkansas River starts here as a tranquil stream. After being fitted with the required gear and a training zip line, enjoy a ride in our military trucks to our high mountain yurt at 11,500’. Experience a thrilling zip line ride over canyons, meadows, and streams on twin lines. Each section has two overhead cables with double attachments to the full-body harness. Our flat decks and automatic braking system ensure easy access and stress-free landings. Explore over 40 historic gold mines with professional guides. Return on the Big Nugget Zip, ending at our 100’ Sky Tower with viewing decks for photos of Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert. Families are welcome.

The Leadville Train Ride

Meet the conductor and crew, then board the Leadville Colorado & Southern Train for a historical journey. Climb 1,000 feet through the untouched wilderness of the San Isabel National Forest, enjoying spectacular Rocky Mountain views. Learn about Leadville’s boom-town days, famous residents like Baby Doe Tabor and Molly Brown, and outlaws like Doc Holiday. Hear railroad history and ghost stories, and tour the caboose and engine. Enjoy the Leadville train ride as part of this unforgettable combo tour!

$186 per adult

$143 per child under 12

Duration:  2 hour zip line | 2.5 hour train ride

Tour Times: 9:00am – zip line | 2pm – train ride

Arrive: 30 minutes prior to tour

Gratuity: A 20% gratuity applies for groups of 6+

Note: The train schedule changes occasionally throughout the summer and early fall. If you are interested in booking further in advance, please refer to the schedules below.

Book ahead for August 19th – October 6th

Book ahead for October 12th – 27th

WHAT TO WEAR

Long pants are recommended, closed toed shoes like hiking boots or sneakers are best. Bring sunglasses. You can carry a small back pack for bottled water or a cell phone.

RESTRICTIONS

• Weight restrictions apply. No one under 60 pounds and no one over 260 pounds can zip line.
• Pregnant women can not zip line

OUR LOCATION

The Historic Train Depot is located at 326 E. 7th Street, Leadville, Colorado 80461. The Zip Line Base is at 6492 Highway 91, Leadville, Co. 80461. It’s only 12 minutes from the Zip Line Base to the Train Station and vice versa.

OUR ZIP LINES

Don’t worry about braking on our course. Our braking system will slow you down for a smooth, safe stop and one of your guides will be waiting on the landing deck to assist. At least two guides will accompany all tours. Easy to access take-off and landing decks are flat on the side of the mountain; you don’t have to climb ladders up into trees or wooden towers. Zip line sections are connected by scenic downhill trails through the forest, so it’s easy walking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy for all tours.

LIABILITY WAIVERS

All guests will be required to sign a standard Liability Waiver upon check-in.

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The 10 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2024

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2024 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Adventure Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Adventure Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten-path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Adventure Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 8-16 people and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Adventure Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Aventure Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Adventure Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Adventure Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,014 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $799 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $749.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 10 million dollars to over 160 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-35 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience foodie trip of a lifetime Intrepid Travel’s South Korea Real Food Adventure , which includes time in three cities and an overnight temple stay.

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination. For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina).

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $6,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to closer destinations like Mexico or Costa Rica—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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Treetop Tour

Zipline treetop tour, $120 per person.

Stay up in massive Norfolk Pine trees zipping from aerial platform to aerial platform like Tarzan and Jane! Cross ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ style canopy bridges 60 – 80+ feet in treetops!

Enjoy hangin out 80+ feet up in the trees with amazing views from all 11 of our aerial viewing platforms. 9 out of 11 aerial viewing platforms on this tour are 60 – 85+ feet up built in the treetops!

This is an amazing tree canopy zipline experience that combines zipping high above the treetops with unique and exciting tree bridges. Enjoy 7 zipline runs and 4 canopy bridges as you soar through the canopy of Kauai’s awesome giants, a unique grove of 200 foot tall Norfolk pine trees. Gliding 60 – 85+ feet above the forest floor you will be able to experience life from a bird’s eye view. Come explore and have the ride of a lifetime. Once you are up in the trees you stay in the trees! Fly through the forest over pine, mango, eucalyptus, bamboo, and native plant and bird life. Mountain views are outstanding! Ecology narratives included. This thrilling and impressive treetop tour is sure to be etched in your memory forever. After your tour head down to base camp and enjoy a snacks, drinks and beautiful views.

A heart-pounding adrenaline rush.

A GREAT way to end your amazing zipline experience.

$17 per swing | $15 each for 2 or more

On Belay! Belay is On! Climbing! Climb On!

Challenge yourself to conquer our exciting 60 Climbing Wall!

A fantastic addition to your zipline experience.

$12 per climb | $10 each for 2 or more

Our Zipline Course is located in a magnificent Norfolk Pine forest that is surrounded by thousands of acres of the beautiful and historic Grove Farm Sugar Plantation and the Halenanahu Reservoir. You will have outstanding views of Mt. Kawaikini (Kauai’s tallest mountain), Mt. Waiale’ale (wettest spot on earth), all the way down to Mt. Kahili and Mt. Kalualea. Breathtaking!

Tours Include: All safety gear, snacks, beverages and ecology narratives.

Restrictions/Requirements: Minimum Age: 9 Weight Limit: 70 – 250 lbs. No pregnancies or heart conditions. No neck, back, hip, knee, ankle or foot injuries or conditions. Guests must be in decent physical condition and possess some upper body strength. You must have the ability to run up ramps at the end of every zipline, cross canopy suspension bridges and ascend a 35 foot ladder climb.

Wear/Bring: Closed toed shoes required (tennis shoe or light hiker). No water shoes or Crocs are allowed as they are not supportive enough. Long shorts or pants required. Tie long hair back. No dangly jewelry. No sharp objects in pockets. Bring rain gear in wet weather . Bring a small camera; Camera lenses over 6 inches and long GoPro selfie sticks are not allowed on tour.

Cancellation Policy: 48 hour cancellation policy applies. Tours cancelled within this policy will be charged full price. 100% refund for tours cancelled 48 hours prior to tour check-in time.

For further information about our Tour Policies & Disclaimers please click here .

Safety Credentials: Safety is our #1 Priority – Just Live! is a member of, and operates under the standards set forth by The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). We meet or exceed the safety standards of the challenge course and zipline industry in terms of design, construction, and operations. Just Live! leaders are extensively trained and certified in zipline, climbing, and challenge course operations, CPR, and First Aid. Our perfect safety record is fueled by our knowledge and experience in the challenge course and zipline industry; making us paramount above the rest in terms of safety and customer security.

• Rome Tour Pass

Prebook Rome’s top local attractions with one easy solution for skip-the-line tours in Rome. Lock in your savings now, choose dates and times later!

• The most flexible Rome sightseeing pass available – save 30% by booking as a bundle!
• Three fully-guided priority-access tours to the most sought-after sites in Rome and the Vatican
• With a licensed guide by your side you won’t just see the sites, you’ll truly experience the splendor of Rome over three millennia

Description

When in Rome, there are certain sites you simply cannot miss. Let’s face it, it’s not every day you have a chance to explore iconic sites such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and the Sistine Chapel to name a few. Check them all off your bucket list with one easy sightseeing pass!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica 

Our flagship Vatican City experience is a hand-picked comprehensive journey including fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Papal Crypts beneath it. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. Skip-the-line access provided at both the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Colosseum & Ancient Rome  

Prepare for an experience of a lifetime on this special access tour of the icon of Rome. Enter the Colosseum in the footsteps of Gladiators and imagine what it felt like to be faced with the terrifying choice: kill and survive, or die for the entertainment of the masses. Marvel at the ancient Temples and ruins of the Roman Forum while learning about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Express entry is provided at three venues: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

The Ultimate Bucket List Orientation Tour of Rome 

The perfect orientation tour through the heart of the Roman Dolce Vita. Experience the must-sees of Baroque Rome including the Trevi Fountain, a skip-the-line visit inside the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps with an expert local guide by your side.

The ItaliaPass Lounge at Termini Station 

Be our guest at the passenger lounge inside Termini Station where you can relax and unwind, enjoy wifi and free snacks, get practical information for your stay in Rome, or store your luggage while waiting to check into your hotel.

• Guided priority-access tour to the Colosseum & Roman Forum
• Guided skip-the-line tour to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
• Fully guided orientation walking tour through the heart of Rome
• Pre-reserved entry: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (€18)
• Access to the ItaliaPass Lounge at Termini Station
• Hotel pickup and dropoff

Know before you book

• Purchase now, then select your dates when you’re ready!
• Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

Know before you go

• After purchase, remember to make reservations for each individual tour (full instructions are included with your confirmation voucher)
• Venues such as the Colosseum and Vatican sell out fast – remember to book in advance
• We recommend dividing tours into two or more days for maximum appreciation of the sites

Cancellation Policy

• Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
• All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
• For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
• No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).

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“Phenomenal, breathtaking views. We covered a lot of ground and saw 7 national parks in 7 days!” Thomas Noor, traveled in July 2024

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The 5 best guided colosseum tours of 2024.

Gladiators battled on the arena floor. A good guide will help you battle the crowds.

The Best Rome Colosseum Tours

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As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year – which means it's not easy to escape the crowds. A visit to see the world's largest amphitheater – once known as the Flavian Amphitheater – is well worth it, though.

Inside the ancient complex, there is very little signage explaining what you're looking at, which is why tours are a popular way to explore. A good tour will not only get you skip-the-line access but also bring this incredible place to life.

Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level. If you want to visit the hypogeum (Colosseum underground), you need to make sure it's included in the tour.

• Best Overall: City Wonders – Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Best Underground: The Ultimate Italy – Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

• Best Private: Roma Experience – Private Colosseum Tour With Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Best for Families: LivTours – The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

Best Nighttime: Rome Tours – Colosseum Night Tour

Best overall: city wonders – colosseum & ancient rome tour with roman forum & palatine hill.

Price: From $42.86 per person Duration: 3 hours

This comprehensive tour covers the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and the Via Sacra (Sacred Street), and tourgoers are given headsets so they can better hear and follow their guide. Recent reviewers praise the expert guides, saying they are knowledgable about the history of the Colosseum (as well as the entrances with the shortest lines). Reviewers also appreciate the pace of the tour.

When booking, you have the option to choose your group size – 24, 15 or 10 participants – and tour rates vary accordingly. City Wonders also offers tours of the Vatican Museums , as well day trips to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and more.

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Price: From $87.25 per person Duration: 3 hours

This highly rated tour provides access to the underground of the Colosseum, where you'll discover the network of passages, cells and chambers that once served as the backstage area of the arena. Along the way, you'll hear about the behind-the-scenes preparations of gladiators and wild animals; then, you'll explore the arena floor, imagining what it was like for them 2,000-some years ago. Finally, you'll spend some time at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Recent visitors highly recommend this tour, noting the underground portion made their visit to the Colosseum extra special.

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Best Private: Roma Experience – Private Colosseum Tour With Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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Price: From 499 euros per person (about $548) Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

For a deeper understanding of the Colosseum, a private tour with Elisa Valeria Bove, CEO of Roma Experience, is one of the best you can take. As an archaeologist, Bove has been involved in excavations at the Roman Forum and other historic sites. Her Colosseum tour typically includes the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, the Arch of Constantine, Via Sacra and the House of Vestal Virgin. Be sure to specify if you want to visit the hypogeum (Colosseum underground) when you book.

Roma Experience organizes bespoke private tours throughout Italy, including multiday itineraries. Bove will work with you to customize your experience and bring you to places you wouldn't think to visit, like Quintili's Villa on the ancient Appian Way.

Best for Families: LivTours – The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

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Price: Adults from 139 euros (about $153); kids from $124 (about $136) Duration: 3 hours

Recent visitors praise the guides on this tour for bringing the stories about ancient Rome to life and entertaining everyone along the way — kids included.

Upon booking this tour, participants receive an invitation to download an app. During the tour, the guide gives everyone a cardboard virtual reality headset that works with the app and shows a reconstruction of the Colosseum and the surrounding valley. After visiting the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where the virtual reality headsets show you a reconstruction of the Circus Maximus and the structures in the Roman Forum. At all the sites, you get skip-the-line access.

These semiprivate tours are guaranteed to have no more than six people, making them a more personalized experience than other group tours. However, because the tours are small, the guides don't use headsets, and some participants note that it can be difficult to hear the guide over the noise in the Colosseum.

Price: From $60.46 per person Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

A nighttime tour of the Colosseum not only affords an opportunity to see the famous landmark aglow, but it also allows visitors to avoid some of the crowds and high temps that come with a daytime visit. Recent tourgoers say they enjoyed the tour for these reasons, also noting that the guides are excellent. However, many wish the tour were a bit longer (or priced cheaper considering its short duration). The tour does not cover the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill.

Evening departure times vary by time of year.

Rome Tours offers a variety of other tours throughout the city, from a comprehensive daytime tour of the Colosseum to a bar crawl .

Frequently Asked Questions

Most tours last about three hours and require that you arrive at your departure point early. Factoring in transportation time, you'll want to allot at least a half-day of your vacation itinerary for the Colosseum.

The best time to visit the Colosseum is from November through February during the offseason (and when temperatures are cooler).

There isn't a dress code for the Colosseum, so plan to simply wear comfortable, seasonally appropriate attire (and know that summers in Rome can be extremely hot). No matter when you go, comfortable walking shoes are a must.

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Laura Itzkowitz is a Rome-based freelance journalist who thinks about the Roman Empire all the time. She has visited the Colosseum in the morning, in the evening after the crowds have left, on group tours and private tours. To curate this list of the best Colosseum tours, she used her own experience as well as her research expertise, culling tips from locals and visitors.

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5 of the Best Louvre Skip the Line Tours & Tickets

The Louvre is among the finest art museums in the world. Enhance your visit with a little help skipping the queue and navigating the huge interior on these top tours.

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There is much about the Louvre (the Mona Lisa, for example) that draws visitors in their droves. Located inside the elegant Louvre Palace, which was started life as the Louvre Castle in the late 12th century, the museum took over in the 18th century, continuing to expand until architect I.M. Pei added the landmark glass pyramids in the main courtyard in 1987. Despite the crowds, it is possible to buy skip-the-queue tickets. And being the world’s largest art museum, a good tour guide will get you to the main artworks with a minimum of fuss.

Louvre Museum Timed-entrance Ticket

One system used by the Louvre to mediate the masses of visitors is to have a timed entry ticket. Enter the museum during a narrow, strict window of time, then spend as long as you want (opening hours-permitting) among the treasures of human creativity once you’re through the doors. There is no guide provided in this option, so it suits those who prefer to experience things at their own pace using the museum’s insightful information panels to add context to the visuals. From €20 per person.

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Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Pre-reserved Tickets

See highlights of the Louvre collection, such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo , in two hours, which includes a bypass of the queues, allowing you to enter quickly. Although there are roughly 35,000 artworks on display, your guide will lead you straight to the masterpieces, including Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People and the Winged Victory of Samothrace , a fascinating sculpture from Ancient Greece, among many others. As with the other guided tours, you’re also free to remain in the Louvre and explore at your leisure, after the highlights tour has ended. From €58 per person.

Louvre Museum Entry Ticket with Guidance to Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa is synonymous with the Louvre Museum, having been the star of its collection since first going on display in the late 18 th century. For many who visit the museum, with an urge to experience the best artworks but suffering from a lack of time, this tour is the best way to experience Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Skip the line with your ticket then meet a member of the museum’s staff to get a valuable insight into the history of the Louvre as you navigate its galleries on your way to the room where the Mona Lisa resides. From €50 per person.

Louvre 3-hour Guided Tour with Skip the Line Entrance

If you have a little more time to spare your guide can provide far more insight into the subtler details of the art. You’ll also have the chance to discover some of the more oft-overlooked treasures inside the gallery, such as the Great Sphinx of Tanis , which might be bypassed on shorter tours in favor of the big hitters like the Mona Lisa . The tour is particularly great for understanding the Renaissance riches of the Louvre, with works from preeminent artists including Caravaggio, Raphael, Michelangelo, as well as Leonardo da Vinci. From €63 per person.

Paris: Louvre Museum Guided Tour

An alternative tour option incorporates a walk through the Tuileries Gardens, with their topiary bushes, statuary and vast fountains. Then skip-the-line on your way into the Louvre, where your guide will highlight the various galleries, such as the Medieval section, and lead you on a 90-minute tour through the cavernous rooms to see the classics, as well as the sublime Winged Victory of Samothrace statue, which has been in the Louvre for many years. From €80 per person.

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