Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Spend a Monday morning at Chefactory Cooking Academy learning to shape fresh pasta alongside your family. Over two and a half hours, you'll roll out ravioli and fettuccine using local ingredients, simmer tomato sauce, and prepare tiramisu from scratch. Afterwards, sit together to taste what you've made, paired with wine and prosecco, leaving with recipes to recreate at home.
Explore La Maddalena's hidden coves and crystalline waters aboard a nimble 7-metre speedboat. This four-hour archipelago cruise navigates secluded beaches and granite outcrops that larger vessels can't reach, offering intimate access to Sardinia's most striking coastal landscapes. An English, French or Italian-speaking skipper steers you through protected anchorages and snorkelling spots, revealing why this string of islands captivates sailors and swimmers alike.
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.
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.
Step into [Florence](/places/florence)'s centuries-old craft workshops where mosaic makers, leatherworkers, jewellers, and papermakers still practise their trades by hand. This three-hour tour takes you behind the scenes of family-run ateliers that have shaped the city's reputation since medieval times. Watch artisans at their benches, see raw materials transform into finished pieces, and understand the techniques that built Florence's artistic legacy.
A two-hour walking tour through Venice's Cannaregio neighbourhood and beyond, led by someone who knows the city's backstreets intimately. You'll navigate narrow alleyways, cross bridges, and discover quiet squares where locals actually spend time, picking up stories about how this lagoon settlement became one of Europe's most visited destinations. The guide unpicks what makes Venice tick—its quirks, history, and the rhythms of everyday island life that guidebooks miss.
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.
Explore Mount Etna's southern flank on this private 4–6 hour excursion from Catania, ascending to 2000 metres through volcanic terrain shaped by recent eruptions. Trek across lava fields left by the 2001–2003 activity, clamber into the Silvestri Craters formed in 1892, and venture into a subterranean lava tube equipped with helmet and torch. Round out the morning with local honey and olive oil tastings at a family producer in Zafferana Etnea, then return to your hotel.
Door-to-door sedan service connecting Sorrento and Salerno in roughly two hours. Your driver handles the coastal route while you settle into climate-controlled comfort with leather upholstery, USB charging, and room for six cases. Flexible enough to pivot itineraries mid-journey if plans shift—extra fees apply for diversions. Child seats and booster seats available on request.
A two-hour private photoshoot across Rome's most recognisable landmarks and lesser-known passages, timed for golden-hour light. You'll work with a photographer who knows the city's angles—moving unhurried through piazzas and backstreets to capture candid moments that feel genuine rather than staged. The route bends to your preferences. You walk away with a gallery of professionally retouched, high-resolution images delivered within 24 hours.
A seven-to-eight-hour private boat charter departing from Sorrento that circles Capri's dramatic coastline at your own pace. Your captain navigates to secluded swimming spots and snorkelling bays, while the crew keeps drinks flowing and towels ready. This is Capri seen from the water—jagged cliffs, sea caves, and crystalline bays—without the crowds of shore tours. Ideal for small groups marking an occasion or simply wanting a day anchored in quieter waters.
This 1–2 hour walking tour reframes [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance through the women the textbooks forgot. Your guide leads you past the city's celebrated landmarks—Palazzo Vecchio, the Medici Chapel, artworks across galleries—but centres the ambitious wives, regents, and muses whose influence shaped the era. You'll uncover how strategic dynastic marriages anchored Medici power across Europe, trace the women blamed for Tuscany's decline, and discover how female subjects inspired the period's greatest artists.
Skip the overwhelm of tackling the Uffizi's 3,000-plus works in one visit. This 2–3 hour guided tour cuts through to the masterpieces that shaped Renaissance art, taking you through [Florence](/places/florence)'s grand gallery with stories about the artists, their techniques, and what inspired each canvas. You'll move past the sculptures and gilded ceilings while learning the 'why' behind the paintings—no dry lecture, just genuine insight paired with someone who actually enjoys talking about art.
Door-to-door private transfer whisking you between [Florence](/places/florence) and Venice across 3–4 hours. Your dedicated driver meets you at Piazzale Roma or your Florence accommodation and drives you straight to your destination in a Mercedes or minivan, depending on group size. Fixed pricing means no haggling at journey's end, with 24/7 availability and flight-delay monitoring if you're collecting from an airport.
Two days tracing Rome's greatest hits with a private guide trained in art history. You'll walk through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s interior, the Roman Forum's scattered columns, and streets lined with Renaissance palaces before crossing into Vatican grounds to stand beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Entrance fees to major sites are included; the pace suits those comfortable with steady walking and climbing.
Walk through Bari's sacred core with a Catholic guide who knows the stories behind the stones. You'll visit the Basilica of St Nicholas, repository of the saint's relics and a pilgrimage destination since medieval times, then move through the Cathedral of San Sabino and the winding streets of the old town. Three hours covers the architectural heritage and spiritual weight of these spaces, with transport arranged from Rome, [Florence](/places/florence) or nearby.
A 4.5-hour jeep expedition through Sicily's Madonie and Nebrodi mountain parks, connecting rugged terrain with cultural stops. You'll navigate off-road tracks linking high-altitude farmland to abandoned villages, with panoramic breaks overlooking Etna and the Aeolian Islands. The route includes a working ricotta farm where you'll watch cheese production and taste fresh dairy paired with regional wine before returning via the dramatic Demon Valley canyons.
Spend five hours at a working farmhouse in Val d'Orcia learning to prepare three classic Tuscan dishes from scratch. You'll roll pasta by hand, braise pork with root vegetables, and assemble tiramisù before sitting down to eat what you've cooked. Small groups mean proper attention from your instructor, and the countryside views from the kitchen won't hurt either.
Choose between two distinct 3-hour private walks through Rome's most significant sites. The Vatican option guides you through the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with skip-the-line access. The [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) option explores the amphitheatre itself, then moves through Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where your guide unpacks the era's political intrigue and architectural ambition. Both tours pair a licensed guide with small-group intimacy, though you'll navigate on foot across uneven ancient terrain.
Spend five mornings in [Florence](/places/florence) learning oil painting fundamentals in a light-filled palazzo studio. Your instructor, a practising artist, guides you through composing and executing a complete still life from blank canvas to finished work. You'll grasp the essential techniques and material knowledge needed to paint independently once you're home. All supplies are provided, and the welcoming studio space—situated in Florence's historic core—creates an ideal setting for building genuine confidence in your artistic abilities.
Point-to-point private car service linking Rome with Tuscany's hilltop towns—[Florence](/places/florence), Siena, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Lucca. Modern sedans and minivans handle airport pickups, drop-offs, and one-way journeys between destinations. Drivers are seasoned professionals trained for Italy's roads; vehicles include complimentary water, WiFi, and higher-tier insurance coverage. Infant seats available on request.
This private seven-to-nine-hour tour sweeps through three cornerstone Tuscan cities departing from Livorno. You'll navigate Pisa's medieval piazzas, Lucca's intact Renaissance walls, and [Florence](/places/florence)'s art-laden streets with a dedicated driver and vehicle. The itinerary lets you sample the region's architectural heritage without the coach-tour crowds, moving at your own pace through each stop.
Spend five hours in [Florence](/places/florence) learning to cook like a local Tuscan. You'll start by walking through neighbourhood markets with a chef, picking out produce directly from vendors who've run their stalls for generations. Back in the kitchen, you'll prepare a three-course meal using your own selections, then sit down to eat what you've made. It's a hands-on way to understand how Florentines actually shop and eat, built on conversations with shopkeepers and real hospitality.
Spend thirteen days in Arezzo learning Italian through conversation, cooking, and local participation rather than textbooks. You'll attend the medieval Giostra del Saracino jousting tournament, cook with locals, taste regional wines, and explore Renaissance [Florence](/places/florence) and hilltop Cortona. Classes run alongside neighbourhood dinners, artisan workshops, and church walks—designed so your Italian improves by actually using it with fellow learners and Arezzo residents.
A 10–11 hour private excursion from Rome whisks you to [Florence](/places/florence) by luxury car with dedicated driver and guide. You'll spend time inside either the Uffizi or Accademia museum—your choice—with a curator-led walkthrough of Renaissance masterworks by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Da Vinci and peers, then explore the city streets on foot for two hours, uncovering medieval intrigues, the Medici dynasty's influence, and architectural gems largely untouched since the Renaissance.
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.
Explore Pompeii's haunting ruins with skip-the-line entry and a dedicated guide steering you through two hours of the excavation. This four-hour outing from Naples includes private transport, your ticket, and expert commentary navigating the ancient streets, villas, and forums buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. No queuing, no wandering—just archaeology made clear.
Explore Rome's most recognisable landmarks on foot with a knowledgeable guide over two and a half hours. This private walking tour takes you through the city's storied streets and past the structures that defined an empire, with a pause for gelato or coffee along the way. You'll move at your own pace with a dedicated guide who knows where the crowds thin and what stories matter.
Walk through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) with a private guide who explains the amphitheatre's engineering, gladiator history, and role in Roman spectacle. You'll explore the arena floor, underground chambers, and upper tiers—seeing how 50,000 spectators once gathered here. Choose between a focused 1-hour visit or extend to 2.5 hours to include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Rome's political and religious heart. Admission, guide, and entry fees included.
Walk the same routes as ancient Romans through the heart of their empire on this 2.5-hour private tour. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floor, wander the Roman Forum where daily life unfolded, and climb Palatine Hill where Romulus and Remus founded Rome. Your guide cuts straight to what matters—the remarkable details of how ordinary Romans lived alongside emperors—without the usual tourist shuffle. Bottled water and all entrance fees included.
A straightforward private car transfer between Rome and [Florence](/places/florence) covering the roughly 280-kilometre journey in about three hours. Your driver handles navigation whilst you settle in for the drive through Tuscan countryside. The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned with a professional, English-speaking driver. Bottled water included. This beats the hassle of trains or coaches if you're travelling with luggage or prefer direct point-to-point transport without stops.
Dash through two of Italy's most storied cities over 48 hours via high-speed rail from Rome. Start in Venice navigating its waterways and St Mark's, then train south to [Florence](/places/florence) for a guided look at Renaissance treasures including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. Hotel night in Florence included, with professional support throughout and all transport sorted between locations.
Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance heart with a Blue Badge art historian who unpacks the city's architectural and artistic legacy across two hours. From the Duomo's marble facade to Ponte Vecchio's goldsmiths' shops, you'll trace the trade routes and patronage networks that shaped this medieval-to-modern metropolis. A private guide keeps the pace human-scaled, hitting Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, the Bargello and beyond without the tour-bus crush. Kids go free.
Spend nine hours exploring Chianti Classico's finest estates in a private car with an English-speaking driver who knows the region intimately. You'll tour working wineries, taste their outputs alongside local olive oils and aged balsamic, and photograph the rolling Tuscan landscape. Lunch and wine purchases are separate, giving you flexibility to eat where and what suits you.
A full-day private expedition from Rome down to Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and through the excavated streets of Pompeii. Your English-speaking driver handles the 3.5-hour journey each way in a Mercedes; a licensed guide meets you at the archaeological site for a two-hour walk through the preserved Roman town. The pace allows time to absorb both the coastal scenery and the haunting detail of everyday life frozen by Vesuvius nearly two millennia ago.
This eight to nine-hour private tour from Livorno reaches three [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) villages and Pisa with accessibility in mind. Your English-speaking driver navigates the panoramic coastal roads to Portovenere, Vernazzo, and Corniglia—each picked for level ground and minimal stairs. You'll explore at your own pace while the driver remains available by vehicle, with the option to travel between villages by ferry for sea views of the dramatic cliffs. A brief Pisa stop rounds out the day.
Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a vintage motor car from Amalfi to Tramonti, a forested inland village where you'll taste artisan cheese at a working dairy and sample Tintore wine at a local producer. The 4.5-hour circuit pairs the region's culinary heritage with winding coastal roads and mountain views, finishing with stories of local traditions on the drive back.
Marco, a Blue Badge guide trained in child engagement, leads families through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forums over 2.5 hours. Using games, colourful books, multimedia tools and trivia, he brings Ancient Rome to life for young minds while adults soak in the grandeur of the Empire's greatest entertainment centre. You'll walk the streets of the ancient city core, guided by someone who knows how to keep kids curious and adults satisfied.
Your own driver takes the wheel for eight hours along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), stopping where you fancy in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Depart from your Naples hotel or cruise port and navigate the famous coastal road at your own tempo — no itinerary, no group shuffle, just you deciding whether to linger over espresso in a clifftop piazza or duck into a backstreet boutique. The driver knows the territory, speaks English, and keeps bottled water on hand. Perfect for those who'd rather steer their own day than follow one.
Walk through Pompeii's haunting preserved streets, frozen in 79 AD when Vesuvius erupted and entombed 25,000 residents beneath volcanic ash. Plaster casts reveal the final moments of ordinary people—a visceral encounter with Roman life. Afterwards, wind down Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), stopping in elegant Sorrento and photogenic Positano for lunch with sea views (your shout). Twelve hours total, including driver commentary.