Tours in Italy

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $483

Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce

Cook fresh pasta by hand in Enza's countryside home near Lecce, learning traditional Salentine recipes passed down through her family. This 3.5-hour evening starts with prosecco and homemade antipasti, moves into the kitchen for hands-on pasta-making, then settles around the dining table for a proper meal with local wine, live music, and genuine conversation. Finish with homemade dessert and limoncello.

Visit in Pompeii - Pompeii Private Tour with Ada

Ada's private walking tour of Pompeii reconstructs Roman life through archaeological evidence and storytelling across the site's major zones. Over two hours, your authorised guide—fluent in English, French, or Italian—navigates you past preserved homes, forums, and everyday artefacts, building a tangible sense of how residents lived before Vesuvius. Tours can be tailored to your interests, whether focusing on domestic spaces, commerce, or public life. Minimum four participants required.

Lake Como Private boat tour from Bellagio with a local

Explore Lake Como's shoreline from Bellagio with a local skipper who knows the lake's quieter corners. This 1–2 hour private boat outing takes you past grand lakeside villas and mountain-framed coves reachable only by water. Prosecco and bottled water come aboard. You'll set the departure time that suits you, and pick-up can arrange from Bellagio town centre or nearby villages like Varenna, Tremezzo or Menaggio.

Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

★ 5.0 (346)

🐠 Water Activities

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25

Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

Paddle around Vulcano's volcanic coastline on a two-hour kayak adventure suited to all abilities. You'll navigate sea caves sculpted by ancient lava flows, swim through thermal waters warming the island's bays, and explore hidden grottos accessible only by water. Equipment and safety gear provided. Choose your intensity—gentle paddles for first-timers or technical routes for experienced kayakers seeking caving and wild terrain.

Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio

Walk through Matera's ancient Sassi district with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood's layered history. This 2–3 hour tour takes you past the carved stone dwellings, church façades and hidden corners that make the area distinctive. You'll stop at key landmarks and hear stories that rarely make it into standard guidebooks, giving you a genuine sense of how people have lived here across centuries.

Pizza and Gelato Making Experience with Fine Italian Wine in Rome

★ 5.0 (262)

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $550

Pizza and Gelato Making Experience with Fine Italian Wine in Rome

Learn to shape Neapolitan pizza, churn gelato, and fry Roman supplì across three hours in Rome, guided by practised cooks. You'll work with your hands through each stage—mixing dough, building toppings, mastering the gelato balance—before tasting everything alongside poured Italian wines. It's a proper apprenticeship in three iconic Roman and Southern Italian dishes, not a passive watch.

Discover the Magic of the Amalfi and Sorrento Coast by Vespa

Ride the twisting coastal roads of Amalfi and Sorrento on a classic Vespa, with Federico—a local who's spent decades exploring these cliffs on two wheels. This 5–7 hour jaunt takes you past Positano, Amalfi, Praiano, Furore, Sorrento, or Ravello depending on where you're staying. You'll have an experienced pilot handling the bike so you can focus on salt-spray air, switchback views, and the soundtrack of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel pickups included.

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

★ 5.0 (249)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

Ride a classic Vespa along Italy's most dramatic coastline with an authorised guide who knows every hairpin turn and hidden village. This 6.5-hour private tour traces the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples, weaving through Positano's pastel streets and stopping at the Furore Fjord's clifftop viewpoint. You'll visit Amalfi's cathedral square, sample local limoncello and lemon cake, and hear stories about the region's craftspeople and traditions. Your guide handles navigation while you take in the sea views and stops for photos.

6h 30mfrom AUD $617

Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience

★ 5.0 (243)

5 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2000

Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience

A 40-minute photography session at Rome's [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) with a local photographer who positions you for compelling shots and scouts lesser-known angles nearby. You'll receive 40+ professionally retouched images within two days, capturing genuine moments without the crowds cluttering your frames.

Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Making Experience with Premium Wine

Master three pillars of Roman cooking in a three-hour hands-on class steps from Piazza Mattei. Work alongside a chef to roll pasta sheets, shape ravioli, and layer tiramisu from raw ingredients. You'll finish with a spread of what you've made, wine pairings included, and the muscle memory to recreate each dish at home. Small groups of up to twelve keep things intimate and manageable.

The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

This two-hour pottery experience transports you from [Florence](/places/florence)'s crowded centre to Montelupo Fiorentino, a village that has been shaping ceramics for over seven centuries. You'll tour a working factory where Salvatore and his team handcraft every piece, then take a seat at the wheel yourself to create something tangible to take home. Your finished work gets fired, glazed, and shipped worldwide—a genuine souvenir born from your own hands rather than a shop shelf.

Pasta and Tiramisu Making Class with Fine Italian Wine in Rome

Learn to hand-roll ravioli and layer tiramisu from Roman chefs in a three-hour class near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). You'll shape pasta dough, stuff it with care, and craft the classic dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside carefully matched Italian wines. Groups stay small—just ten of you—so there's real attention from your instructors.

Ponza, boat trip on board the Zannone 1954

Cruise the waters around Ponza Island aboard the vintage Zannone 1954, a restored wooden vessel that lets you set the pace. Choose your departure time, return window, and routing based on conditions and your mood—whether that's hunting hidden coves, anchoring for a swim, or simply drifting. A licensed guide pilots the boat; you decide how the day unfolds. Runs 5–9 hours depending on what you fancy.

★ 5.0 (197)

Photoshoot Experience in Palermo

Spend 90 minutes exploring Palermo's historic core with a professional photographer who'll guide you through centuries-old quarters, baroque piazzas, and hidden architectural gems. You'll roam from Teatro Massimo's grand façade through labyrinthine side streets, pause at the four-cornered Quattro Canti crossroads, uncover quiet angles around Piazza Pretoria and the cathedral, then finish at La Cala's waterfront. Leave with professional-grade images of moments you'll actually want to revisit.

1h 30mfrom AUD $133

Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

★ 5.0 (194)

Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

Eight-hour private drive from Civitavecchia port into Rome's centro storico, hitting the architectural and historical heavyweights. Your English-speaking driver knows the city inside out and will steer you to the landmarks you want to see, handle navigation, and answer questions along the way. You'll have a vehicle to yourself, air-conditioned respite, and guaranteed return to the ship on schedule—just bring your own entry tickets and lunch plans.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1217

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

★ 5.0 (194)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

A three-hour cooking class set in a Palermo villa where you'll prepare dishes using vegetables picked fresh from the instructor's garden. Work in the kitchen with views across the city, then sit down to eat what you've made while taking in the surrounding landscape. Most ingredients come directly from the property, connecting you to the food from soil to plate.

3 hoursfrom AUD $192

Amalfi Coast private tour from Sorrento and nearby

★ 5.0 (193)

Amalfi Coast private tour from Sorrento and nearby

An 8-hour private tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento with stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You'll spend an hour in each town to wander the narrow streets, photograph the dramatic coastline, and browse local shops. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal road in a Mercedes, offering local context and pointing out worthwhile detours. All transport costs and vehicle expenses are covered.

8 hoursfrom AUD $599

Private Amalfi Coast Tour: Scenic Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

★ 5.0 (188)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $398

Private Amalfi Coast Tour: Scenic Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

A seven to eight-hour private tour threading through three jewels of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast): Ravello perched in the hills, the bustling port town of Amalfi, and the pastel-cliffside village of Positano. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, stopping at each destination to wander independently, hunt for souvenirs, and soak in the Mediterranean panoramas. The route showcases the dramatic coastline's character without a rigid itinerary—move at your own rhythm, then regroup for the next leg.

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

★ 5.0 (178)

3 hours – 3h 15mfrom AUD $75

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

Navigate Matera's layered past with a guide who connects the dots between its hewn churches, cathedral and inhabited caves. This three-hour tour covers the Sassi district's most substantial monuments—the Cathedral, Madonna di Idris rock church, San Giovanni in Monterrone, and a lived-in cave dwelling—without the trial-and-error of exploring alone. Groups up to 15 people move together through streets carved into pale limestone, uncovering how people built and worshipped within these ancient formations.

★ 5.0 (177)

Classic Amalfi Coast Tour

Your own driver navigates the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic stops over eight hours, collecting views of Positano's pastel cliffside, the dramatic Furore fjord, and Ravello's terraced gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day. You set the pace at each village—potter through Amalfi's cathedral square, climb Positano's steep lanes, linger in Praiano's quieter stretches. The Mercedes and commentary handle logistics so you focus on the actual landscape rather than bus schedules.

Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef

Spend three hours in a professional Roman kitchen learning to hand-roll fettuccine with Alfredo sauce and build a proper tiramisu from scratch. You'll start with prosecco and antipasti, cook alongside a MasterChef Italia instructor in a group of up to six, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and limoncello. The experience ends with a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $232

★ 5.0 (175)

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car

A private seven-hour guided tour of Rome's classical landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in your own air-conditioned car. You'll visit the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), catacombs, Appian Way, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain at your own pace, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel. The guide shares stories about Roman history and culture at each stop. Tickets to major sites and meals are arranged separately, giving you flexibility over timing and spend.

Ghisallo Pilgrimage - Road and E-bike Tour

Ride from Bellagio to the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Chapel on the official Giro di Lombardia climb—a route that's challenged professional cyclists since 1919. This 3.5-hour guided tour on either road or e-bike winds through switchbacks with Lake Como views at every turn, finishing at the sanctuary dedicated to cycling's patron saint and the adjoining museum housing over a century of Italian cycling artefacts and memorabilia.

Pizza, Gelato & Suppli Cooking Class by Colosseum

Master three pillars of Italian street food in this three-hour cooking class near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Work alongside a local chef to roll and shape Neapolitan pizza dough, churn silky gelato from scratch, and fry golden supplì—those crispy Roman risotto balls filled with melted cheese. You'll taste everything you make, paired with Italian wines throughout.

Private boat tour of the Amalfi coast or Capri

Rent a private boat along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) for 4–8 hours, departing from Salerno or a coastal village of your choice. Cruise past clifftop towns, hidden coves and sea caves, stopping to swim in crystalline waters. An aperitif with prosecco, local buffalo mozzarella and snacks is served aboard. Upgrade to include Capri and the protected marine reserve at Li Galli, where you'll circle the island's famous rock formations and anchor for a dip.

★ 5.0 (168)

Private Tour - City Center

Walk through Rome's historic core with a knowledgeable local guide over two and a half hours. This private tour threads together the city's most iconic landmarks—from the Spanish Steps down through the Pantheon to Navona Square—revealing layers of Roman, Renaissance and baroque architecture. You'll move at your own pace, hearing stories that connect ancient ruins to the streets you're walking, with entry tickets included.

Rome: Private Colosseum Photoshoot with Local Photographer

Work with a Rome-based photographer at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) for a personalised 90-minute portrait session. Pick your route—the amphitheatre alone, or branch into Capitoline Hill or Roman Forum vistas—and the photographer adjusts pacing and posing to suit you. Whether you're solo, coupled up, or celebrating an engagement, you'll walk away with 20–50 polished images delivered within two days, plus a year's access to your private gallery.

Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

Escape the [Florence](/places/florence) crowds for a 7.5-hour working day at a family-run organic estate near San Miniato. After a 40-minute train ride from central Florence, you'll tour the vineyard and olive groves, then pick seasonal produce—asparagus, herbs, truffles depending on the time of year—to cook lunch together. Learn how Tuscan cooking strips away pretence and lets quality ingredients speak. Three wines, limoncello and house spirits round out the meal, all enjoyed on the hilltop with views stretching across the countryside.

Tour in the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with an archaeologist who unpicks the city's final hours. This 2.5-hour private tour navigates beyond the main drag to reveal domestic spaces, shops, bathing complexes and civic centres where temples once dominated. Your guide reads the site's material evidence—frescoes, mosaics, plaster casts of those caught in the 79 AD eruption—to reconstruct how ordinary Romans actually lived. Routes adapt to your pace and interests, whether you're bringing kids or chasing newly excavated areas.

Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Motorboat from 1H to 4H

Speed across Lake Como's glittering waters aboard a restored 2024 Colombo motorboat piloted by experienced captains who know every cove and villa. Your skipper shares local stories and celebrity lore gathered over years on the water. Choose your own pace—swim in secluded bays, sip prosecco mid-lake, or simply take in the Alpine backdrop and Belle Époque architecture. One to four hours available.

Magdalene Archipelago Tour from Cannigione - Luxury 3 Catamaran

When Em from our team booked this full-day catamaran run from Cannigione, we found ourselves sailing through the Maddalena archipelago with a relaxed, well-fed crew of max 12 people. The luxury Lagoon catamaran hits the standout islands—Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria—with stops for swimming and snorkelling in water so clear it barely seems real. A proper Sardinian lunch and local drinks come on board, and the skipper shifts the route to match conditions rather than sticking to a script. Seven and a half hours covers enough ground to feel like a proper escape without the pace feeling rushed.

7h 30mfrom AUD $195

Rome: Early Morning Trevi Fountain Photoshoot & Iconic Landmarks

★ 5.0 (154)

Rome: Early Morning Trevi Fountain Photoshoot & Iconic Landmarks

Catch Rome's golden hour at Trevi Fountain and beyond with a professional photographer who knows the city's angles and light. This early morning shoot—available as a single-location session or a multi-landmark tour—pairs expert posing guidance with fast turnaround. You'll walk away with 20–70 edited images delivered within 48 hours, stored securely online for a year.

1 hourfrom AUD $108

★ 5.0 (152)

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $383

Amalfi Coast tour

A 4–5 hour guided drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a local driver who knows every bend and village on this dramatic stretch of southern Italy. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at key viewpoints and settlements to absorb the landscape at your own pace. The route winds through clifftop towns, past terraced lemon groves, and alongside the Tyrrhenian Sea—best suited for those wanting an overview without the hiking.

Amalfi Coast Experience with our English - speaking drivers

★ 5.0 (151)

✈️ Transfers

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $517

Amalfi Coast Experience with our English - speaking drivers

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s three signature towns—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—over 7–9 hours with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver steering you through hairpin bends and coastal views. Skip the coach-tour crowds and set your own rhythm: linger where light hits the water right, hunt down the best gelato, eat when hunger strikes. Your driver handles logistics; you handle the moment. Comfortable van, onboard WiFi, and local insight included.

★ 5.0 (150)

Ancient Pompei in the afternoon

Explore Pompeii's remarkably preserved ruins during the late afternoon when visitor numbers drop and golden light transforms the ancient streets. This two-hour guided tour skips the midday crush, letting you wander the excavations with fewer people and better photography conditions. Your guide interprets the haunting remains of this Roman city frozen by Vesuvius's eruption nearly 2,000 years ago, revealing how ordinary residents lived before catastrophe struck.

Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape pasta the way locals have for generations in Salento, Italy. This four-hour class puts you hands-on with dough, teaching techniques you'll actually use at home. You'll craft two pasta styles from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines and Salento antipasti. Transport is included, and the small-group setup means genuine conversation with your hosts—not rushed instruction.

4 hoursfrom AUD $165

Rome at Sunrise Walking Tour: Pantheon Trevi Fountain & Breakfast

★ 5.0 (143)

Rome at Sunrise Walking Tour: Pantheon Trevi Fountain & Breakfast

Catch Rome's grandest monuments before the crowds arrive on this 2.5-hour guided walk through the heart of the city. Starting in pre-dawn quiet, you'll move through the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona with a knowledgeable local, pausing for an Italian breakfast with views of the ancient streets. Groups stay small—no more than six—so you're never jostling for elbow room or camera angles.

2h 30mfrom AUD $215

★ 5.0 (140)

Private PhotoShoot in Rome

Work with a seasoned photographer for a polished one-hour portrait session across Rome's most photogenic corners. You'll get guided through natural posing while they capture you with professional-grade gear, delivering 20–60 edited images within two days. Ideal for couples, soloists, or anyone wanting genuinely memorable shots of themselves against the city's backdrop.

Private Homemade Meal with a Private Chef in Rome

Cook a two-and-a-half-hour meal with a Rome-based chef whose traditional Italian recipes have earned global recognition. Work through several dishes side by side in a home kitchen, learning techniques rooted in family tradition and regional history. You'll prep, cook, and sit down to eat what you've made, with the option to take away the recipes or purchase the chef's published collection of family narratives and dishes.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125

Rome private Golf Cart tour with entry to Colosseum or Catacombs

★ 5.0 (135)