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Gelato Tour Culinary Walk in Florence City Center

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Gelato Tour Culinary Walk in Florence City Center

A two-hour walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre sampling gelato from independent makers who've perfected their craft. You'll navigate back-alley gelaterie with a knowledgeable local guide, learning to spot genuine artisanal work—the way natural ingredients reveal themselves in texture and flavour—and discovering which scoops locals queue for. Small groups mean you actually talk to the people making the stuff, not just taste it.

Amalfi Cost Private Tour from Sorrento or Positano: Gozzo 28FT

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a private 28-foot Gozzo, departing from Sorrento or Positano for 7–8 hours. You'll navigate from Nerano to Amalfi, stopping at the dramatic Furore Fjord, tucked coves near Praiano, and the Li Galli islands. Swim in crystalline water, scout sea caves inaccessible by land, and stroll Positano's boutique-lined lanes. An English-speaking crew handles the boat while you soak in unfiltered coastal views.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2465

Underwater adventure with sea baptism on the Island of Elba

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Underwater adventure with sea baptism on the Island of Elba

Your first dive on Elba's coast without needing certification. A 2.5-hour introduction to scuba with a dedicated instructor who takes you down to 5 metres, showing you the rocky seabed and its residents—fish, starfish, maybe an octopus if you're lucky. You'll learn the gear, practice breathing underwater, and get a real feel for whether diving's your thing. The boat picks you up, equipment's provided, and you'll have coffee and snacks between breaths.

2h 30mfrom AUD $167

Private Amalfi Coast Tour with Driver from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Tour with Driver from Sorrento

Your private driver navigates the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop roads for eight hours, stopping where you want and lingering as long as you like. Based in Sorrento, this bespoke itinerary lets you shape the day: explore Ravello's hilltop gardens, wander Positano's pastel villages, or catch a boat out to sea. Your driver knows the quiet viewpoints, the family-run trattorias, and where to find proper ceramics. You travel in air-conditioned comfort with water and snacks on hand, no rushing, no group schedules.

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi coast from Positano or Amalfi - yacht 40'

Sail the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a 40-foot private yacht for eight hours, departing from Positano or Amalfi. You'll navigate the crystalline waters near Nerano, explore Capri's dramatic grottos and secluded coves, and have time ashore for boutique browsing. An English-speaking guide provides commentary throughout. The fare covers fuel, port fees, snorkel kit, light refreshments, and towels—ideal for cruise passengers with tight schedules or travellers seeking a bespoke coastal experience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4663

Private 4-Hour Boat Tour to Positano with limoncello tasting

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private 4-Hour Boat Tour to Positano with limoncello tasting

This four-hour private boat tour departs Sorrento's Marina Piccola and cruises the dramatic Amalfi coastline to Positano, calling at rocky outcrops, hidden coves and Li Galli Island en route. You'll have time to swim in the bay or explore Positano's steep pastel village, then cap the afternoon with a limoncello tasting aboard. Includes a bottle of prosecco, snacks and all safety gear.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Full Day Private Tour with Guide – Amalfi Coast Experience

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Private Tour with Guide – Amalfi Coast Experience

Spend 6–8 hours driving the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s legendary hairpin road with your own guide and driver. You'll stop in Positano to browse artisan boutiques tucked into steep alleyways, explore Amalfi's cathedral and Templar church, then finish in Sorrento. The route winds through one of southern Europe's most dramatic coastlines, with stops timed for you to wander, photograph, and soak in each town's particular rhythm. Everything's arranged in advance—no navigation, no hassle.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $633

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano: Private Day Trip from Naples

A private six to seven-hour excursion from Naples to Positano, a cliffside village on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your driver collects you from airport or accommodation and steers the route to suit your pace—pause for coastal views, browse boutiques, or lunch at a trattoria of your choosing. The itinerary flexes around what interests you, whether that's wandering pastel-coloured streets, photographing the vertical architecture, or simply sitting with an espresso overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $416

★ 5.0 (3)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sunset on a boat on the Amalfi Coast

Cruise along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) during golden hour aboard a private boat, anchoring off Praiano to watch the sun sink towards the horizon with dramatic rock formations silhouetted against the sky. This three-hour journey includes drinks, snacks and snorkelling gear, with a professional skipper and hostess on hand. The route adapts to your preferences, and optional add-ons stretch to underwater scooter rentals and drone photography of the moment.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Amalfi Coast Tour Full Day 8 Hours from Naples or Sorrento

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Tour Full Day 8 Hours from Naples or Sorrento

A private eight-hour coastal drive from Naples or Sorrento threading through the three gems of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast): Positano's pastel-stacked villages clinging to cliffs, Amalfi's historic piazzas and cathedral, and Ravello's hilltop gardens and terraces. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a bilingual driver who handles the notoriously winding roads, leaving you free to absorb the Mediterranean views and stop for photographs or lunch at your own pace.

Full-Day Capri Private Boat Tour

An eight-hour private boat journey departing Sorrento aboard an Itama 38, exploring Capri's dramatic coastline and sea caves with a professional bilingual skipper. You'll cruise past the Sorrento and Massa Lubrense shores, discover the island's hidden grottoes—including the famous Blue Grotto (on request)—and anchor for swimming in crystalline waters. Lunch at a restaurant of your choice is arranged, followed by aperitifs and limoncello as the sun sets over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3997

Private Transfer from Positano to Naples

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Positano to Naples

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Positano to Naples in 90 minutes. Your driver handles the luggage and knows the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) well enough to share useful local insights as you settle into a cool, comfortable vehicle. No stress, no schedules to chase—just a straightforward transfer that gets you to Naples ready for your next move.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $366

Full Day Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast from Amalfi

★ 5.0 (3)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full Day Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast from Amalfi

Spend seven to eight hours cruising the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, stopping at hidden coves and coastal villages between Positano and Minori. Your private boat carries up to six passengers, with multiple swimming and snorkelling breaks in crystalline waters, plus visits to medieval towers, sea caves and charming town centres. Drinks, snacks and equipment included; lunch at a waterfront trattoria optional.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1913

The best of Sirmione: art and taste on Lake Garda

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The best of Sirmione: art and taste on Lake Garda

Explore Sirmione's dual appeal—Roman heritage and lakeside charm—on this three-hour private tour of [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy)'s most picturesque settlement. You'll cruise past the clifftop remains of Catullus's villa and the forbidding Scaliger castle, wander the village's medieval lanes, then settle in for wines paired with local cheeses and cured meats. A guide leads throughout; a private boat skipper handles the water.

Half Day Guided Tour to Pompeii Ruins from Amalfi Coast

Walk through the preserved streets of Pompeii, the Roman city frozen in time by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption. This 4–5 hour guided tour from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) covers the Forum, bathhouses, and basilica with an archaeologist, starting with hotel collection and finishing with drop-off. You'll see how ordinary Romans lived two millennia ago, from market stalls to private homes, all buried under ash and now excavated.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $340

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Trip on the Amalfi Coast

Your driver navigates the switchbacks and coastal roads of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) while you soak in the views from Sorrento. This eight to nine hour private loop hits the region's standout villages and vistas without the tour-bus crowds. You set the pace—linger in Positano, explore Ravello's hilltop gardens, or simply watch the Mediterranean shift colours. The driver handles logistics and knows where to stop; you decide what matters.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $983

Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or Naples to Sorrento

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or Naples to Sorrento

Direct private transfer between Sorrento and Naples in a Mercedes sedan, operated by a licensed driver familiar with the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) routes. The journey covers roughly 60 kilometres through coastal terrain and motorway sections. All major costs—fuel, tolls, parking—are bundled in, making budgeting straightforward. Suits travellers heading to the airport, train station, or city centre without the hassle of public transport or negotiating taxi fares.

Private boat tour of the Island of Capri, Caves, Faraglioni

Explore Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a private vessel with a skilled skipper guiding you past sea caves, towering rock formations, and hidden coves along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This 7–8 hour charter includes snorkelling gear, light refreshments, and the freedom to linger where you choose. Based in Cetara, the operation prioritises personalised service, adjusting the route to suit your group's pace and interests rather than rushing between standard stops.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3997

Vintage car 500 Photo shoot on The amalfi coast

★ 5.0 (3)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Vintage car 500 Photo shoot on The amalfi coast

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a restored Fiat 500 whilst a photographer captures your journey. This three-hour private tour departs from Sorrento and winds through Positano's cliffside roads during golden hour—ideally at dawn when light is clearest and traffic minimal. Your guide drives while photos are shot from the vehicle and nearby vantage points, then transferred to your phone via AirDrop. It's a chance to channel la dolce vita without the tourist crowds.

Exclusive Private Boat Tour to Capri from Positano

An eight-hour private boat tour departing from Positano that takes up to ten passengers around Capri and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Navigate limestone cliffs, anchor at secluded caves, and swim in crystalline water alongside the famous Faraglioni formations. A skipper steers while you soak up uncluttered coastline, snap photos, and nibble aperitivos on the water. The boat stays small enough that you're not jostling for deck space or competing for the skipper's attention.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2331

Amalfi Coast Trekking & Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori - 4 Days

★ 5.0 (3)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Amalfi Coast Trekking & Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori - 4 Days

Four days walking the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) via ancient trading routes and mountain pathways that thread through hillside villages. You'll trek 8–12 km daily across terrain linking Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, Maiori, and smaller settlements, staying in each locale and letting luggage follow separately. Breakfast and lunch included; accommodation and transfers between towns are handled. Designed for steady walkers with moderate fitness; expect elevation gain and descent most days.

Cinque Terre Portovenere Private Tour for Cruise Ship Guests

A seven-hour private boat tour along Italy's Ligurian coast, exclusively for cruise passengers. Your chartered vessel navigates the UNESCO-listed [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) and Portovenere, where pastel villages cling to terraced hillsides above crystalline waters. Stop to swim in the Cetacean Sanctuary—occasionally dolphins surface nearby—whilst learning about Lord Byron's favourite coves and centuries of fishing heritage. Prosecco and focaccia included. Returns punctually to your ship.

7 hoursfrom AUD $3830

Mediterranean Dinner in Positano at Nonna Colomba's Cellar

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Mediterranean Dinner in Positano at Nonna Colomba's Cellar

Eat like a local in Positano's hillside village of Montepertuso with a family-run dinner that begins with a guided walk through narrow lanes steeped in local lore. Your host cooks from recipes passed down through generations—nothing fancy, just honest seasonal food rooted in the land and the labour that tends it. The evening unfolds either on a sea-facing terrace or in a cool stone cellar, depending on weather, as you're welcomed into a genuine family table rather than a polished restaurant.

Private transfer from Naples to Positano with tour of Pompeii Ruins

Skip the motorway monotony between Naples and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This private transfer stops at Pompeii for two hours, letting you explore the preserved Roman city en route to Positano or Praiano. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your own driver, bundling transport and sightseeing into a single journey. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included. Book the Pompeii entrance ticket separately.

from AUD $309

8:30 a.m. - Pompeii and photos Panoramica di Napoli (morning)

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

8:30 a.m. - Pompeii and photos Panoramica di Napoli (morning)

Skip the fragmented public transport shuffle and reach Pompeii in one smooth run from Naples. This 4-hour morning trip gets you to the ruins early, beating crowds, with an air-conditioned vehicle handling all the logistics. En route, you'll pass through Naples' highest vantage points—the Panoramica route—so you pocket sweeping city views without extra stops or fees. Straightforward, efficient, and budget-conscious.

Roman Walk Private Full Day Guided Tour

A seven-hour walking tour through Rome's exterior landmarks, led by a locally-born licensed guide who navigates you past ancient ruins, Renaissance palazzi, churches and fountains without the hassle of ticket queues or museum crowds. Your guide unpacks Rome's layered history from the Kings through the Imperial and medieval periods, and shares insider knowledge on neighbourhood life, local eating spots and where to shop like a resident.

Italian Cooking Masterclass and Roman Market Tour - Small Group

Spend five hours in Rome learning to cook traditional pasta dishes alongside a professional chef. You'll start at a local market where the chef teaches you to spot quality ingredients, then move to the kitchen to prepare and cook several Roman classics. The afternoon wraps with a seated lunch where you'll eat what you've made, paired with regional wines. Small groups mean real feedback on your technique. Vegetarian adaptations are standard; just flag any allergies ahead of time.

5 hoursfrom AUD $558

Siena and San Gimignano from the Livorno Cruise Port

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Siena and San Gimignano from the Livorno Cruise Port

Skip the crowded coach tours and explore two of Tuscany's finest medieval towns with a private driver who can actually take you into the historic centres. This nine-hour excursion from Livorno starts in San Gimignano, where you'll wander the famous tower-studded streets at your own pace, then heads south to Siena's striking piazza and terracotta-tiled lanes. Your driver provides local commentary throughout the journey through rolling Tuscan countryside, then delivers you back to the port on schedule.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1602

Half day to discover the fascinating island of Capri

★ 5.0 (3)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Half day to discover the fascinating island of Capri

A 4-hour boat journey around Capri that combines coastal exploration with swimming and village browsing. You'll depart from the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast), swim at the Li Galli islands, circuit the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations, then dock for time wandering Capri's waterfront shops and cafés. The boat carries snorkelling gear, refreshments, and onboard facilities including a cabin, kitchen, and toilet.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2165

Trastevere Rome Walking Food Tour: Pasta, Wine and Gelato

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Trastevere Rome Walking Food Tour: Pasta, Wine and Gelato

Walk through Trastevere's winding lanes sampling Rome's best street food and classic dishes. Over two and a half hours, a local guide takes you past neighbourhood joints and artisan makers, stopping for supplì, cured meats, hand-rolled pasta (Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara), trapizzino, and gelato. You'll taste local wine and a spritz, learning how this former working-class quarter became the city's cultural heartland. Designed for those who eat their way through cities.

2h 30mfrom AUD $180

Between Lakes and Mountains Private Tour from Venice to the Dolomites

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Between Lakes and Mountains Private Tour from Venice to the Dolomites

This 9-10 hour private tour departs Venice and climbs into the Dolomites, delivering you through dramatic mountain passes and alpine valleys. Your own driver navigates winding roads whilst you absorb limestone peaks, traditional villages, and the pace of mountain life. Perfect for those wanting to skip group schedules and move at their own tempo between two of northern Italy's most contrasting landscapes.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $931

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

BEST of BARI -GIOVINAZZO and TRANI

Explore three millennia of Mediterranean architecture across Bari, Giovinazzo and Trani in this 6.5-hour guided tour. You'll walk through towns where Romanesque churches, Byzantine influences and Adriatic trade routes shaped the Puglian coastline. An air-conditioned vehicle connects each stop, with a knowledgeable guide unpacking the layers—Roman foundations, Greek settlements, Norman builders—that created this singular architectural dialect along Italy's heel.

Dining experience at a local's home in Prata di Pordenone with cooking demo

Cook alongside a home chef in Prata di Pordenone and eat what you've made together. This 2.5-hour session pairs hands-on cooking instruction with a four-course meal—antipasto, pasta, main with vegetables, and dessert—all washed down with regional wines and coffee. You'll work in someone's actual kitchen, learning family recipes that have travelled through generations, and sit down to eat in their dining room. Cesarine hosts this across Italy; these are real cooks who invite curious eaters into their homes.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The Very Best half day tour Of Rome

Squeeze Rome's essential landmarks into a single afternoon with an accredited guide who navigates the city's restricted zones and back streets. This four-hour private van tour covers major sites whilst avoiding the usual tourist queues, moving quickly between each stop so you see far more than standard walking tours allow. Your driver knows every shortcut and can drop you steps away from each monument, making the most of limited time.

Premium Tasting of Wines and Tuscan Flavours

A 90-minute wine tasting on a Tuscan estate perched between Chianti and the Crete Senesi, where the winemakers themselves guide you through each bottle in an unhurried, intimate setting. Rather than a scripted group affair, you'll taste wines in context—each presented on its own terms—paired with local food to complement what's in your glass. The terrace opens onto two landscapes, and the whole experience unfolds at a pace that lets the wine, food, and surroundings speak.

Private Cooking Class at Local Home in Cagliari

Step into a Cagliaritan kitchen and learn to cook three traditional Sardinian dishes alongside your host, who shares family recipes passed down through generations. You'll prep ingredients, manage the heat, and sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wines. It's a three-hour window into how people actually cook at home here—no theatre, no shortcuts.

Cinque Terre unforgettable hiking experience

Walk the cliff pathways and terraced hillsides of [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) over six to seven hours with a certified guide. You'll traverse vineyards and olive groves where locals still harvest by hand, weaving through Mediterranean scrub and forest. The five villages—stacked in colour against the Ligurian coast—reveal themselves gradually from the trail. This isn't a museum visit; it's a working landscape where you see grapes being carried uphill on the area's quirky monorail system and taste the region's wine-making heritage firsthand.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $250

Authentic Tortelli Maremmani Class in a local home in Orbetello

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Authentic Tortelli Maremmani Class in a local home in Orbetello

Learn to shape Maremma tortelli in a local cook's home near Orbetello, where you'll master pasta-making techniques handed down through family generations. Over three hours, you'll prepare filled pasta, liver crostini, and biscotti alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you've made with regional wine. This is cooking as locals practise it—no demonstrations, just your hands in the dough.

3 hoursfrom AUD $142

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Turin, private tour from Milan

Travel from Milan to Turin for an eight-hour private walking tour of northern Italy's most refined city. Built by Romans and shaped by the Savoia dynasty, Turin reveals neoclassical palaces, royal heritage sites, and the architectural ambition of Italy's former capital. Your dedicated guide navigates you through aristocratic squares and centuries of design, from automotive heritage to the birthplace of Italian kings. Transport from your Milan hotel and expert commentary included; museum entries separate.

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Udine with Show Cooking

Cook alongside a Udine local in their home kitchen for an evening of show cooking and a four-course meal built from family recipes. You'll work side-by-side as your host prepares starter, pasta, mains with sides, and dessert, then sit down together to eat what you've made. Wine from regional producers and coffee round out the spread. Cesarine, Italy's largest network of home cooks, arranges these intimate dinners across 500+ cities—this is genuine kitchen hospitality, not restaurant theatre.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

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