Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Hire a Kimco Agility 125i scooter to explore Pantelleria at your own pace. The bike's modest engine and high clearance handle the island's terrain reliably, and it qualifies for standard driving licence holders. Delivered to the airport or town centre with a full tank, helmet pair, lockable top case, and third-party cover included. Return it with fuel topped up.
Explore the Gola del Furlo gorge in Italy's Marche region on electric bike, following a 4.5-hour route through a protected natural reserve. The route traces sections of the ancient Via Flaminia, including a tunnel carved by Emperor Vespasian's engineers to link Rome's coastal roads. You'll navigate using a Garmin GPS device and sample Acqualagna truffles—the region's prized harvest—at the tour's conclusion.
Travel south from Rome to walk through Pompeii's haunting ruins, where a 79 A.D. volcanic eruption froze an entire Roman city in ash and stone. Your private guide unpacks the town's daily life—from bakeries to brothels—before you head to Sorrento, a clifftop resort town overlooking the Bay of Naples. The 10–11 hour journey includes entrance fees, expert commentary, artisan demonstrations, and limoncello tasting. Private car and driver throughout.
Learn to hand-roll two signature Sardinian pastas in a local's home kitchen in Cagliari. Over two hours, you'll mix dough and shape culurgiones (ridged parcels) and lorighittas (delicate rings) under guidance from someone who grew up making them. Afterwards, sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wine, tasting the difference technique makes.
A guided eight-hour coastal journey from Naples through three of Campania's most celebrated destinations. You'll ferry to Capri, explore the Blue Grotto's luminous waters by small boat (or circle the island's dramatic cliffs if conditions close the cave), then speed across to Positano for wandering its pastel-hued alleyways and boutique shops. Your English-speaking guide handles all logistics while you soak in the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s raw beauty, returning to Naples by late afternoon.
Walk across Sardinia's interior highlands on a five-day trek where donkeys handle the kit, leaving you free to absorb genuine mountain life. You'll navigate dense oak forests and Mediterranean scrub at altitude, passing through shepherd communities and isolated villages. This is transhumance trekking—following the old pastoral routes—with genuine wildness: boar, deer, and if fortune favours, mouflons and golden eagles overhead. Meals included.
Hire a vintage convertible for your wedding day along Italy's dramatic coastline. This 6.5-hour experience puts you behind the wheel of a classic motor, the road unwinding toward the sea as you celebrate with your partner. Wind through coastal curves, stop where the light turns golden, and toast with chilled local champagne as the landscape shifts from cliffs to shore. All fees, taxes, and your celebratory drink are included.
Spend a half-day exploring Como's lakeside centre with a knowledgeable guide, then ride the historic funicular up to Brunate—a high perch with sweeping views across the lake and alpine peaks. At the top, settle into a traditional restaurant for a proper meal of regional specialities: cured meats, cheese-filled fritters, and warming polenta dishes. Water and coffee included.
Spend three hours exploring Abruzzo's lesser-known wine regions with Marino or Alberto, both qualified sommeliers with deep roots in Teramo's vineyards. You'll taste at least three wines, often sampling reserve bottles or older releases unavailable to casual visitors, paired with local bread, cold cuts, and cheese. Their connections across regional producers mean access to family-run wineries few tourists discover. Expect genuine hospitality—you're joining friends, not following a script.
Spend a full day exploring Capri's hillside villages and dramatic coastline. The tour whisks you by hydrofoil from the mainland, then guides you through Anacapri's quieter streets before descending to Capri town's famous piazza. You'll navigate narrow lanes lined with boutiques and artisan shops, visit the cliffside Gardens of Augustus, spot the Faraglioni rock formations, and traverse the steep Via Krupp staircase. Optional chairlift rides to Monte Solaro or visits to Villa San Michele let you shape your own pace across this 9–10 hour island adventure.
This 2.5-hour private tour guides families through three cornerstone Roman landmarks: Castel Sant'Angelo (a fortress repurposed from Hadrian's mausoleum), the Pantheon (Rome's most intact ancient temple), and Piazza Navona (built atop a former stadium). A guide trained for younger audiences uses interactive storytelling, puzzles, and visual aids to keep children engaged whilst you walk through Rome's historic centre.
Spend a full day in Orria, a medieval hilltop village in Cilento National Park, working with clay whilst discovering the place's layered history. You'll shape ceramic pieces at a working studio, break bread with your host over lunch featuring local produce, then walk to Piano Vetrale to see the town's mural collection. The experience threads together craft, place, and genuine human connection across seven hours.
Trace the Godfather legacy through Taormina and Messina on this 5–6 hour guided tour of Sicily's most cinematic corners. Your driver-guide navigates you past filming locations and through coastal towns where Arab-Norman architecture meets Mediterranean drama. Stop to taste Sicilian food and drink in settings that frame the Ionian Sea, then loop back via mountain passes and seaside villages. You'll clock genuine ground between the two cities rather than sit in one spot.
This eight-hour private drive combines two of Campania's most compelling draws: the remarkably preserved Greek temples at Paestum, a UNESCO site with some of the world's finest Doric architecture, and the rolling countryside where buffalo mozzarella is still made by hand. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, departing from Naples. The mozzarella farm visit and tastings are optional add-ons—worth doing if you want to watch cheese being pulled from fresh curds and sample ricotta and scamorza alongside it.
Slip into Venice as the day-trippers scatter. This 2.5-hour private evening walk starts with a spritz in a hidden corner bar, then threads through Dorsoduro—the neighbourhood locals actually inhabit. You'll navigate the quieter squares and quieter waterways where Venetians kill time before heading home, absorbing the rhythm of real city life rather than the postcard version. Includes a spritz and glass of Prosecco.
Skip the airport taxi queues and arrive in Ravenna refreshed with a pre-booked private driver from Bologna Airport. Your dedicated vehicle meets you at baggage claim with a nameplate, whisks you through the 70-minute journey to your hotel or cruise terminal, and charges one transparent flat rate. Ideal for solo travellers, families with small children, and anyone hauling serious luggage who'd rather not negotiate shared shuttle schedules.
Skip the airport queue scramble with a private sedan or minivan whisking you from Fiumicino straight to your Rome accommodation. Your driver monitors your actual flight landing time and waits up to an hour in arrivals, giving you breathing room to clear customs and collect bags without stress. Air-conditioned comfort, onboard Wi-Fi and bottled water included. One hour journey into the city centre.
Follow the evolution of Italian supercar engineering across three legendary manufacturers in Emilia-Romagna. Your private driver takes you through the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, then to Lamborghini's Sant'Agata factory floor where carbon-bodied machines come together, and finally Pagani's atelier where hand-crafted hypercars are assembled with obsessive precision. The day concludes at a multi-generational balsamic vinegar producer, where you'll taste aged varieties before sitting down to lunch surrounded by oak barrels and centuries of fermentation expertise.
Spend seven hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, exploring Capri's coastline at your own pace. Your captain navigates to secluded coves and sea caves, anchoring in calm waters for swimming and snorkelling. The afternoon unwinds on deck with views across the island's dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops. This is how locals experience their own backyard—no crowds, no fixed itinerary, just the boat, the water, and time to breathe.
Cook alongside a Pesarese home cook in their kitchen, then sit down to a four-course meal built from recipes kept in family books. Cesarine hosts open their homes across Italy for these dinners—this one runs two and a half hours in Pesaro, with regional wines and coffee included. You'll eat what you help prepare, guided by someone who knows the local food backwards.
A nine-hour private tour through Tuscany's medieval heartland, combining wandering time in San Gimignano's towers and alleyways with a countryside winery experience. You'll taste eight wines and oils alongside a proper sit-down lunch in the cellar—lasagna or ribollita, roasted meats, local cheeses and cured cuts—before heading to Siena for two hours exploring its cathedral and famous piazza. Private car and driver included throughout.
Bypass queues at Rome's Capitoline Museums with a local guide leading you through centuries of classical art and sculpture. You'll explore the hilltop piazza redesigned by Michelangelo, examine the bronze She-wolf that symbolises Rome, and stand before masterworks by Tintoretto and Rubens. The tour moves at a measured pace, suitable for all fitness levels, giving you direct access to the city's richest collection of Renaissance and Roman-era paintings and sculptures without the standard wait.
Explore Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at your own pace in a private minivan with an English-speaking driver for seven hours. Your driver acts as a knowledgeable local guide, steering you towards hidden corners and authentic stops while you relax. Travel the dramatic coastal road with scenic halts, wander Positano's winding streets at leisure, and choose lunch spots showcasing regional produce—all on your schedule.
Explore Monreale's Norman cathedral and surrounding town with a knowledgeable local guide who unpicks the architecture, mosaics, and cultural heritage. You'll sample pani cunzatu, a traditional Sicilian street drink, and meet craftspeople still practising centuries-old trades. The 1–2 hour visit suits all fitness levels and is fully accessible.
Spend eight hours exploring the volcanic landscapes of Campania on this guided outing combining the ruins of Pompeii with a winery nestled within Vesuvius National Park. Your private driver collects you for a full day that weaves together archaeology and viticulture, taking in the Sorrento Peninsula's standout views. You'll walk through the preserved Roman city before heading to a working vineyard producing the region's signature wines, gaining insight into how volcanic soil shapes the local palate.
A two-hour evening walk through Milan's essential landmarks, led by a local guide. Begin at Piazza della Scala and the famous opera house, then drift through the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery's boutiques toward the Gothic Duomo. Continue past the medieval Piazza dei Mercanti and Cordusio quarter to Sforza Castle, exploring its courtyards before finishing in Sempione Park. The route balances iconic monuments with quieter corners, revealing the city's layered architecture under night-time lighting.
Explore Rome's historic heart on foot over two hours, moving between the city's most recognisable landmarks and hidden corners. Your local guide navigates you through the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Navona Square, revealing ancient temples, tucked-away monuments and elaborate fountains. This introduction to central Rome captures both the grandeur of its famous sites and the quieter character of winding streets and intimate piazzas that give the city its distinct rhythm.
Explore Naples' culinary heart in a restored Fiat 500 or 600, stopping at working kitchens, pastry shops and a chocolate factory to taste genuine local specialities. You'll learn to stretch and bake your own Pizza Margherita from a practising chef, then cruise scenic routes from Vomero to the Posillipo waterfront. Four-and-a-half hours of eating, driving and cooking with an expert guide who knows where the real food happens.
A 10-hour day trip from Rome that sweeps you through Tuscany's rolling hills to two hilltop towns—Cortona and Montepulciano—where Renaissance architecture meets countryside vistas. You'll drive past vineyard-stitched valleys, taste local wines, and sample regional food on your own dime. Private car, air conditioning, and onboard WiFi make the 2.5-hour journey north comfortable enough that you arrive ready to explore rather than knackered.
Rome Sky Transfer handles the grind of getting between Fiumicino Airport and the city centre with a private car and driver. The 50-minute run cuts through Rome's traffic with someone who knows the streets, leaving you to decompress after your flight or settle into travel mode before heading home. Air-conditioned cabin, WiFi, and space for a bag and carry-on per person.
Navigate Venice's labyrinth with a passionate local guide who knows where the crowds thin and the city breathes. This three-hour walking tour cuts through the essentials—signature plazas, hidden squares, and the stories behind them—without the rushed museum circuit. Ideal for first-timers and returning visitors short on time, the itinerary bends to your interests.
Explore the hillside fringe of Bologna on foot, tracing centuries of religious and civic architecture nestled among clay badlands and dense woodland. This four-hour walking tour winds through the Bolognese hills where medieval friaries once sheltered pilgrims, Renaissance bishops later established country estates, and ingenious water systems were engineered to serve the city below. Red-ochre villas and stone churches emerge from wooded gardens in an unlikely marriage of human construction and raw landscape.
Cruise through Rome's nocturnal streets in a private Mercedes with your own English-speaking driver, discovering how floodlit monuments and piazzas transform after dark. You'll glide past the city's most atmospheric sites over two-and-a-half hours, finishing with a Prosecco toast to mark your time in the Eternal City. The driver picks you up from your hotel and handles navigation while you soak in the views.
Descend beneath a 17th-century church in central Rome to explore the Capuchin Crypts, where the skeletal remains of 4,000 friars form an arresting underground ossuary. Your licensed guide unpacks the monastic philosophy that drove the Capuchins to construct this bone chapel, while contextualising burial rites across Roman history. Two hours total, small group setting.
Explore Pitigliano's remarkable Jewish quarter, carved into soft tufa stone in the 16th century when the Orsini family offered refuge to Jewish families fleeing persecution. Unlike other Italian ghettos, this community flourished—by the 1800s, Jews made up 12% of the town's population, earning Pitigliano the nickname Little Jerusalem. This 1 hour 45 minute guided tour reveals underground chambers, a restored synagogue, ritual baths, wine cellars, and workshops etched directly into the rock.
A six-hour electric-bike loop through Chianti's rolling countryside starting from San Donato, just outside [Florence](/places/florence)'s chaos. You'll pedal past Val d'Elsa views towards Castellina in Chianti, a medieval hilltop village worth wandering. The route takes in vineyards and quiet back roads before finishing at a working winery for a proper Classico tasting paired with Tuscan charcuterie, cheese, bruschetta and soup.
Walk through Turin's grand 19th-century streets with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at two heritage chocolate shops to taste the city's signature confections. This two-hour tour traces how Turin became Italy's chocolate capital, visiting atmospheric period establishments—some trading since the 1700s—where you'll sample bicerin, gianduiotto, cremino and carefully selected artisan pieces. You'll understand why Turin's chocolate tradition runs deeper than most.
Private minivan transfer from Palermo airport to Trapani port, with your hydrofoil ticket to Favignana included and ready on arrival. The journey takes roughly an hour to two hours depending on traffic. Vehicles are modern, air-conditioned, and staffed by English-speaking drivers who'll hand over your boat ticket so you can head straight to the terminal without delays.
Skip the taxi queues and airport scramble with a private car waiting at your Naples or Sorrento location. This one-way transfer whisks you between the two cities in roughly an hour, with your driver handling the route while you settle in. Hotel pickups and drop-offs mean no hunting for transport—just grab your bag and go. One piece of luggage per person is included.
Hire a private boat for seven hours along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), where your skipper navigates hidden coves and pristine swimming spots. You'll anchor in turquoise waters for swimming and snorkelling, with the option to visit coastal villages on foot. A bottle of Prosecco marks the day, and if conditions align, dolphins occasionally appear offshore. Lunch at waterfront restaurants can be arranged separately.