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Rome: Vatican Private Tour with Direct Entry & Expert Guide

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Vatican Private Tour with Direct Entry & Expert Guide

A three-hour private tour through the Vatican Museums and into St. Peter's Basilica with a licensed guide who unpacks the stories behind the art. You'll move through the Pio Clementino galleries, Upper collections (tapestries, maps, candelabra), Raphael's rooms, and the Sistine Chapel before finishing at the basilica to see Bernini's Baldachin. Your guide fields questions and offers context as you go, letting you absorb rather than rush.

Market Tour and Dining at a Local's Home in Venice

Spend three-and-a-half hours exploring Venice's working markets with a local home cook, then settle into her kitchen for a four-course meal featuring recipes from her family archives. Watch her prepare each dish, taste regional Veneto wines alongside traditional Venetian fare, and experience the kind of unhurried dinner conversation that defines how locals actually eat. You'll leave having learned how a single household keeps centuries of cooking knowledge alive.

Vatican Museums Skip the Line with Sistine Chapel Virtual Reality

Explore the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access, then step into a fully realised 3D recreation of the Sistine Chapel via virtual reality headsets. This three-hour experience pairs authentic Renaissance galleries with immersive digital reconstruction, letting you examine Michelangelo's ceiling and frescoes at your own rhythm. An English or Italian-speaking VR assistant guides you through the collection, with integrated 3D audio narration that contextualises what you're seeing.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa

Learn to shape and bake pizza and layer tiramisu in a Pisan home kitchen with a practising cook. This three-hour private class walks you through dough fermentation, sauce work, and the classic dessert's boozy assembly. You'll cook alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. It's the kind of practical knowledge Italian families pass down at their own tables—useful enough to recreate once you're home.

Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Asti

Roll up your sleeves in a home kitchen in Asti for a three-hour pasta workshop with a local cook who'll walk you through three regional recipes from scratch. You'll work at your own station, hands in dough, then sit down to eat what you've made with Piedmont wines. This is run by Cesarine, a network of home cooks across Italy who cook in their own kitchens, not tourist setups.

Cesarine: Market Tour & Typical Dining at a Local's Home in Lucca

Spend three and a half hours in Lucca exploring the local market before settling into a Lucchese home cook's kitchen for a four-course meal built from family recipes. Your host—part of Cesarine's network of over a thousand Italian home cooks—prepares dishes in front of you using techniques and ingredients sourced that morning. You'll eat what they cook, paired with Tuscan wines, in the kind of dining room where food is treated as conversation.

Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Spoleto

Spend four hours in Spoleto exploring a neighbourhood market alongside your host, then cook and eat a three-course meal in her home. You'll learn which vegetables are in season, how she stocks her pantry, and taste dishes from her family recipes. The experience sits around her table with other food-minded travellers, swapping stories over wine and coffee. It's less about instruction and more about joining in—the kind of afternoon Italians actually live.

Tour in Rome

Travel through Rome's streets in a private Mercedes minivan over three hours with a driver fluent in English or Spanish. You'll have air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and complimentary water throughout the journey. The vehicle accommodates prams and infant seats, making it practical for families. This is straightforward point-to-point transport rather than a guided sightseeing tour—ideal if you need reliable, comfortable movement between Rome's neighbourhoods without navigating the city's public transport system.

Rent a vintage Vespa for a whole day in Alba

Spend eight hours exploring the rolling hills of Piedmont's wine country on a restored Vespa 125, navigating through medieval villages, vineyard-striped valleys and hilltop castles in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato regions. Chart your own route past Barolo and Barbaresco estates, stopping at open-air galleries and centuries-old stone settlements. You'll ride two-up on a classic manual scooter with helmet and first fuel provided, returning to Alba by day's end.

Caserta Royal Palace tour

A two-hour guided exploration of Caserta's Royal Palace, the sprawling 18th-century seat of the Bourbon kings just north of Naples. Your licensed guide leads you through Europe's largest palace—built by Carlo III as a rival to Versailles—revealing 1,200 rooms, grand staircases, and ornate chambers that have doubled as Hollywood film sets. The surrounding 180-acre estate includes formal gardens and an English parkland, showcasing the extravagant ambitions of Spanish royalty who ruled the Naples region for over a century.

Private guided tour : Hidden corners of Castello

A two-hour guided walk through Castello, Venice's least-touristy sestiere, uncovering stories embedded in its narrow lanes. You'll navigate past the Doges' Pantheon with its sculptor's tragic tale, visit the convent of the cheerful nuns sheltered in a plague-proof sanctuary, peek into neighbourhood shops that sustain local life, and finish at the Arsenal—Venice's legendary shipyard where naval power was forged. A certified guide leads the way.

Glamour tour (3 H) speed boat stop in Bellagio

Tear across Lake Como in a speedboat, weaving past the waterfront hamlets and centuries-old estates that line Italy's most glamorous shore. This three-hour blast takes you to Laglio (home to a certain Hollywood resident), the narrow gorge at Nesso, Comacina Island, and Villa Balbianello—one of the lake's most photogenic villas—before cutting through Bellagio's elegant waterfront. Summer runs include two swimming breaks to cool off between sightseeing. Prosecco and fuel included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1499

La 'Dolce Vita' Hike to Mountain House with Lake View Aperitivo

★ 5.0 (4)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

La 'Dolce Vita' Hike to Mountain House with Lake View Aperitivo

Walk an ancient footpath above Lake Como's shoreline, then settle into a family-run mountain house for sunset drinks and local snacks. This 3–4 hour outing traces the Sentiero del Viandante, a historic route threading the lake's foothills, before arriving at a generational home with unobstructed Alpine views. You'll sip aperitivos—Aperol Spritz, wine, or beer—while nibbling regional charcuterie and cheese as daylight fades over the water.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $117

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private transfer service from TAORMINA to SIRACUSA (or Viceversa)

Skip the taxi queue and get a dedicated driver from Taormina to Syracusa (or reverse). Your English-speaking operator meets you after baggage claim with a namecard, handling the route in a licensed, air-conditioned vehicle. All costs—tolls, parking, tax—are locked in upfront, so no surprises at the end. Takes the friction out of moving between these two Sicilian towns.

from AUD $241

Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia

A nine-hour private excursion from La Spezia port exploring two of Italy's most storied coastal destinations. Travel by comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide through the UNESCO-listed [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) and the dramatic clifftop village of Portovenere. Small groups of up to eight people ensure you move at your own pace, discovering weathered fishing villages, narrow laneways, and Mediterranean vistas without the cruise-ship crowds. Bottled water included; lunch and train tickets arranged separately.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1549

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Skip the queues and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with a knowledgeable guide who takes you through masterpieces spanning centuries. You'll navigate classical sculpture galleries, the richly decorated Raphael Rooms, and finally stand beneath Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling—arguably the most recognisable artwork on Earth. The whole experience runs 2–2.5 hours, giving you the highlights without the marathon queue times.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $132

Champagne Experience at a Boutique Winery

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Champagne Experience at a Boutique Winery

Spend two and a half hours at an Italian boutique winery sampling premier French Champagnes paired with seasonal small plates. Your sommelier-led tasting unfolds across a 17th-century cellar and the owner's private residence, with views across the Valpolicella hills from a shaded terrace furnished with statement Italian design pieces. A refined afternoon that reads as insider access rather than standard wine touring.

Private guided tour : Hidden corners of San Marco

A two-hour guided walk through San Marco's residential quarters and hidden passages, tracing how Venice rose from the lagoon and revealing the stories embedded in its architecture. You'll navigate between campi, cross the Rialto, and learn about Venetian life—from Casanova's haunts to local food traditions. Small-group pacing lets you ask questions and absorb details at a human rhythm, with recommendations woven in for the rest of your stay.

Tour in the ruins of Pozzuoli with an archaeolgist.

Walk through Pozzuoli's layered Roman past with an archaeologist guide over two hours. You'll explore the Flavian Amphitheatre—Italy's third-largest—descending into the beast cages and gladiator arena, then traverse Rione Terra, the city's original Greek-Roman settlement. The tour finishes at the waterfront, where you'll see the misidentified Temple of Serapis and the Cathedral built atop what was once the Capitolium, the civic temple honouring Augustus.

Sicily wine food tours from Ragusa

This 5–6 hour tour from Ragusa combines agricultural heritage and regional flavours across three settings. Walk through a preserved village of 1930s–40s farmhouses where families once lived alongside livestock, witness traditional crafts, then taste Giarratana onions and other territorial specialities. Finish at a working winery to tour vineyard and cellar, followed by tastings of four Sicilian wines paired with house-made bread, oil, olives and bruschetta.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $483

Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi: The Combo Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi: The Combo Tour

Spend 7–8 hours aboard a private boat cruising from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi, stopping at secluded coves and dramatic cliff-backed villages along Italy's most celebrated coastline. Your skipper navigates the winding bays while you swim in transparent waters, wander pastel-coloured streets, and sample local limoncello and Prosecco. Ideal for marking occasions with family or friends.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa

Point-to-point private car service connecting Naples airport, train station, or city centre with Sorrento and surrounds. Your own driver handles the route any time of day or night, dropping you exactly where you need to be. Journey takes between one and two hours depending on traffic and time of departure. Straightforward, door-to-door transport without the faff of navigating buses or waiting for schedules.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $150

Lake Como 1hr Cruise + Bellagio + Lunch + Villa Melzi

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Lake Como 1hr Cruise + Bellagio + Lunch + Villa Melzi

Spend six hours on Lake Como starting with a one-hour boat journey from Bellagio, taking in 19th-century waterfront estates. Explore Bellagio's winding cobbled streets on foot with a guide, then sit down to a three-course lunch with wine at a hilltop restaurant. Finish at Villa Melzi, wandering through its lakeside gardens and art collection. The full arc captures Como's blend of natural beauty, architectural grandeur, and culinary tradition.

All In One Tour : Roman Highlights - Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps & Pantheon

A 3-hour private walking tour through Rome's central quarters with an art historian guide. You'll navigate past the iconic Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon whilst discovering the city's rhythm through lesser-known piazzas and narrow laneways. The route balances famous landmarks with quieter corners—ornate fountains, neighbourhood churches, and the details that reveal how Romans actually live in their historic centre.

Private Sedan from Genoa GOA Airport to Genoa,Savona or Portofino

Skip the airport queue shuffle and head straight to your accommodation in a private Mercedes sedan. Your driver meets you at Genoa Airport holding a nameplate, then whisks you to Genoa city centre, Savona, or Portofino in comfort. The vehicle comes stocked with bottled water, and your chauffeur will hang around for up to an hour if you're delayed collecting luggage. Best for small groups travelling with light baggage.

Vatican Private Experience: New Year’s Day Mass with Pope Leo XIV

Attend the Solemnity of Mary Mass on 1 January at Saint Peter's Basilica, where the Pope delivers a homily reflecting on Mary's role as the Mother of God. This five-hour private experience includes a dedicated English-speaking escort, luxury car transport with chauffeur, and basilica entry. You'll witness one of the Vatican's most significant liturgical celebrations whilst avoiding the general crowds.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Canyoning in the Dolomites (Lake Santa Croce, Val Maggiore)

★ 5.0 (4)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Canyoning in the Dolomites (Lake Santa Croce, Val Maggiore)

Descend the Val Maggiore canyon in the Dolomites, a four-hour technical adventure combining abseiling, natural water slides and plunge pools. This notch of the Prealps swaps rope work with genuine fun—you'll rappel down rock faces, toboggan over stone channels and swim through crystalline basins. Designed for first-timers with solid swimming ability and no fear of heights, it demands moderate fitness but rewards with scenery and adrenaline in equal measure.

Transfer to Fiumicino/Ciampino Airport from Rome city center

Door-to-door private car service from anywhere in central Rome to Fiumicino or Ciampino airport. A driver collects you from your hotel, flat, or B&B and handles the 45-minute to hour-long journey, so you can skip the metro queues and arrive stress-free. Rates are fixed upfront with no surprises, and you can book same-day or weeks ahead. Vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by seasoned professionals who know the routes.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $133

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Sandy Beach Day Trip From Rome

Escape Rome's summer heat with a private drive to Sabaudia, a sprawling sandy beach renowned for its pristine waters and free-access stretches. Your own driver handles the 10-hour outing in a climate-controlled vehicle, departing and returning from your accommodation. The itinerary bends to your schedule—linger at the shore, explore nearby villages, or head back early. It's just you and your party; no group dynamics, no fixed agenda.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1151

Private Boat Tour from Naples to Capri Onboard Tornado 50

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Boat Tour from Naples to Capri Onboard Tornado 50

Spend eight hours aboard the Tornado 50, a 53-foot sportfisher based in Naples, cruising to Capri's coastline with full flexibility to shape your itinerary. Whether you're docked between cruise ships or taking a standalone day trip, this private charter accommodates couples, families, and groups with customisable stops, swimming opportunities, and onboard refreshments. The sturdy vessel handles varied sea conditions reliably, giving you genuine time on the water rather than rushed logistics.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4080

A food-tour among the old crafts and market places in Milan

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

A food-tour among the old crafts and market places in Milan

A three-hour guided walk through Milan's medieval heart, tasting your way from Castello Sforzesco to the Brera neighbourhood. You'll sample breakfast panettone with espresso or cappuccino, meet salame Milano and gorgonzola at the site of the old mint, sip Campari beneath the cathedral spires, browse the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and finish with Milan's signature breaded veal cutlet. Your private licensed guide unpicks the city's trading past whilst you eat.

Luxury Private Night Transfer from Rome to Fiumicino airport

Private sedan or minivan whisks you from Rome city centre to Fiumicino Airport during night hours in a Mercedes or BMW. The fleet operates around-the-clock, with professional drivers managing the journey regardless of traffic or weather. Suitable for travellers of any fitness level, this door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of navigating late-night public transport or hunting for taxis. Book your vehicle type based on group size, confirm pickup time the evening before, and arrive at the airport with minimal fuss.

Private Boat Tour from Naples to Capri Jeanneau DB43 Dolce Vita

Escape Naples on a private 13-metre yacht for eight hours exploring Capri's coastline and hidden coves. Your luxury cruiser, the Jeanneau DB43, features spacious decks, two cabins, and a full galley. Timed to suit your ship's schedule, you'll cruise past dramatic cliffs, swim in turquoise water, and enjoy local wine and snacks whilst a professional crew handles navigation. Perfect for groups wanting to steer clear of crowded shore excursions.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4913

Varenna/Bellano/Lierna to/from Milan Malpensa Apt (private transfer)

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Varenna/Bellano/Lierna to/from Milan Malpensa Apt (private transfer)

Door-to-door private transfer connecting Varenna, Bellano, or Lierna on Lake Como with Milan Malpensa Airport. Ninety minutes in a climate-controlled vehicle with an experienced driver familiar with the region's roads. Four decades of local knowledge means reliable, punctual service whether you're arriving or departing. Vehicles are thoroughly cleaned between each journey, and the fleet accommodates wheelchairs, prams, and service animals.

Skip the Line Private Pompeii Guided Tour

A private two-hour guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological treasures, led by a local expert who navigates you straight past queues. Your guide reveals the everyday architecture and artefacts buried by Vesuvius—domestic villas with intricate mosaics, public bathhouses, theatres, and remarkably preserved plaster casts that reveal how residents lived and died. You'll move at your own pace through streets, squares, and smaller buildings often missed by larger groups, gaining insight into Roman life frozen in ash nearly two millennia ago.

Discover hidden Venice with a real Venetian

Walk Venice's backstreets with someone whose family has lived here for generations. Over two and a half hours, you'll weave through quieter calli and campo, ducking past tourist crowds to find the city locals actually inhabit. Your Venetian guide shares inherited stories about the stones beneath your feet, the worn column fragments, and the neighbourhoods that built this republic's power. You'll leave feeling less like a visitor and more like you've glimpsed the Venice that shaped itself over centuries.

Professional Photoshoot in Eternal City Rome

A two-hour professional photoshoot at Rome's [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum, working with experienced photographers who know the light and sightlines that make these ancient monuments sing. You'll receive 50 digital images plus 10 professionally edited shots. The session works for solo travellers, couples, families—anyone after genuine photographs that capture the weight of history and the specifics of your own presence within it. No crowds, no rushing; just focused time in front of the camera with someone who understands composition.

Herculaneum-Wine tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included

Spend six hours exploring Herculaneum's remarkably intact Roman ruins with a licensed archaeologist, then taste volcanic wines at a family-run winery on the Vesuvius slopes. Your private driver handles transport in a climate-controlled Mercedes, leaving you free to absorb the ancient streets and absorb winery insights. Departs from Sorrento and includes professional guidance throughout—you simply arrange lunch separately at the tasting venue.

Via Appia private tour with watercolor session

Walk the ancient Appian Way through Rome's archaeological treasures—Cecilia Metella's tomb, Maxentius's villa and circus, the Mausoleum of Romulus—before descending into the Saint Callixtus catacombs. Over four hours, your guide navigates these layered ruins, then watercolourist Jessica Pintaldi leads you through a practical sketching session back above ground, suited to complete beginners through experienced painters alike.

Guided Walking Tour of Sorrento with Limoncello Tasting

Explore Sorrento's compact centre on foot with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours. Navigate the town's tight lanes to discover centuries of maritime heritage and agricultural traditions. The walk culminates at an artisan limoncello producer where you'll watch craftspeople work through the distillation process before tasting the sharp, fragrant spirit straight from the source. Three kilometres of easy walking with plenty of stops.

2h 10mfrom AUD $98

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