Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Explore Lecce and its countryside villages on a German-engineered electric bike with an 85-kilometre range per charge. Rental periods span from a single hour to a full day, making this suitable whether you're after a quick spin through the centro storico or a broader regional loop. Each bike arrives fully rigged with security, safety, and storage gear—no hidden add-ons.
A seven-hour guided tour through three of Campania's most storied destinations. Start at Pompeii, where 2,000 years of preserved Roman life—houses, baths, shops—await exploration with expert commentary. Continue to the clifftop village of Positano, where pastel buildings tumble toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, then venture inland to meet local artisans crafting traditional cheeses and mozzarella using methods unchanged for generations. Includes private minivan transport and English-speaking guide throughout.
This eight-hour private drive covers 280 kilometres through the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, Italy's most dramatic alpine landscape. You'll travel the fabled Great Dolomites Road from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo, stopping at Tre Cime di Lavaredo—the range's most iconic peaks—before finishing at Lago di Braies, a crystalline mountain lake ringed by sheer rock walls. Your driver navigates the winding passes while you absorb the scale and geology of these sculpted limestone towers.
A seven-hour boat tour circumnavigates Capri's dramatic coastline, revealing sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and crystalline coves inaccessible by land. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations and explore caves where light filters through underwater apertures, with time for snorkelling in sheltered bays. Refreshments and equipment included.
Learn to cook Sicilian classics in Palermo's historic centre, steps from the Cathedral. This 3.5-hour session puts you in the kitchen with a local family cook who shares generational recipes and techniques. You'll prepare a full menu from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and drinks. It's hands-on cooking, not a performance—expect flour under your fingernails and real conversation about food that's been made this way for centuries.
Zip through [Florence](/places/florence)'s elevated vantage points on a nimble Vespa sidecar with your own driver steering the curves. This 90-minute private tour abandons the crowded centro for panoramic lookouts—Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato basilica, the hillside village of Fiesole—where light hits the Arno valley just right for photographs. Your multilingual driver collects you from your accommodation and drops you wherever suits, tailoring stops to what catches your eye.
Door-to-door transfer linking Naples and Sorrento in roughly 90 minutes. Your driver speaks English and navigates the route whilst you settle in with air conditioning and included parking. Straightforward point-to-point transport for travellers who'd rather skip the hassle of local buses or trains. A decade-and-a-half of tourism experience backs the operation, so timing and professionalism are the baseline.
Scale the rocky headland at Punta Campanella, where the Sorrento Peninsula meets the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This four-hour climbing session puts you on the rock face with Capri sprawling across the water below. A qualified instructor leads you through the fundamentals, routes suit various abilities, and all gear is supplied. You'll need reasonable fitness and a head for heights.
Spend eight hours driving through Tuscany's rolling countryside south of [Florence](/places/florence), visiting a solemn American World War II memorial and cemetery, then stopping at a centuries-old butcher shop in Greve and a family-run vineyard and olive oil estate in Castelina di Chianti. Your private vehicle and driver guide you through these layered landscapes of history, craft, and agriculture, with time to talk with producers about their work and see how they've built their businesses across generations.
Your private driver collects you from your [Florence](/places/florence) hotel and drives into Tuscany's rolling countryside for an eight-hour loop through two medieval strongholds. San Gimignano's skyline of towers comes first—walk the compact centro at your own pace—then settle into a family winery for lunch paired with local wines and vineyard views. Siena follows, where your driver shares local knowledge before you wander the brick-built streets and Piazza del Campo solo. Return to Florence as the light fades.
See Rome's headline sights from a climate-controlled Mercedes without setting foot in tourist mobs. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and navigates past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna over four hours. The vehicle does the work; you absorb the city at your own tempo. Suited to families, couples and first-time visitors who'd rather observe than queue.
Spend two hours navigating Palazzo Barberini's collection of Italian masterworks with a local guide. This private tour traces artistic evolution from medieval times through the Baroque period, connecting shifts in politics and faith to the styles that emerged. You'll encounter works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and others who shaped Renaissance and Baroque Rome, finishing with Pietro da Cortona's ceiling fresco—a showstopper that anchors the palace's grand hall.
A private one-hour photography session capturing you at Rome's most recognisable landmarks—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, and hidden vantage points across the city. A professional photographer directs poses and movement to produce polished, magazine-ready images, with editing and delivery within 48 hours. Ideal for cruise passengers or anyone wanting quality photos without the group-tour shuffle.
Learn to cook authentic Campanian dishes at a working farm overlooking the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Maria guides you through making handmade ravioli, aubergine rolls, and graffe (fried pastries) in a 3.5-hour class capped at six people. You'll prep, cook, and eat together at Tenuta OroVerde, with transport included and a recipe book to take home.
This 75-minute experience takes you into the heart of Chianti Fiorentino, just 15 minutes from [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre. A knowledgeable guide walks you through the winemaking craft at Diadema Winery, then across to Frantoio Villa l'Olmo to watch traditional olive pressing with granite millstones. You'll taste five Super Tuscan IGT wines and two extra virgin oils against panoramic Tuscan views, finishing with a professional tasting that rounds out everything you've learned about the region's signature products.
A 2-hour private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, crafted by art historians to move beyond the obvious blockbusters. Your certified guide leads you through a curated selection of works, then you're free to linger alone afterwards with your timed-entry ticket. Based in [Florence](/places/florence), this flexible private experience lets you adjust departure times to suit your schedule.
Roll up your sleeves in Lucca for three hours of hands-on pasta and gelato making with a local chef who sources from Tuscan farms and producers. You'll shape two varieties of fresh pasta from scratch, then churn creamy gelato whilst learning the foundations of regional cooking. Small groups mean real attention and conversation with your instructor and fellow food enthusiasts. All ingredients and tastings are included.
Set sail from Sorrento on a private eight-hour boat tour circling Capri's rugged coastline. Your skipper navigates past three sea grottos—Marvelous, White, and Green—plus the Natural Arch, Faraglioni stacks, and Villa Malaparte. Swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, refuel with onboard snacks and drinks, then drift back as the sun drops into the Tyrrhenian Sea, prosecco in hand.
Explore Rome's quietest hours with a private guide steering through twelve landmarks before the city wakes. Your Mercedes minivan departs from your hotel, delivering you and up to seven others to Trevi Fountain, the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Spanish Steps, St Peter's Square and beyond. Three hours unfold with live commentary from someone who knows the city's rhythms, capped off by breakfast at a neighbourhood caffetteria where locals actually eat.
Spend three hours eating your way through Trastevere's best-kept neighbourhood spots on this private evening food tour. Your local guide steers you between five family-run bars and restaurants, stopping for handmade pasta, cured meats, artisan gelato, and proper Roman wines. You'll taste over ten dishes and six drinks—enough to call it dinner—while learning the stories behind each stop. It's the same route as the group version, just yours alone.
A private nine to ten hour loop through three UNESCO-listed Tuscan hilltop towns—Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena—departing [Florence](/places/florence) in a luxury minivan with your own English-speaking driver. You'll skip the hassle of navigation and rent cars, moving at your own rhythm through medieval streets and piazzas while your driver shares local knowledge of the region's architecture and history. Perfect for groups up to six travellers wanting flexibility and comfort over rigid itineraries.
When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this pasta class in Livorno, we found ourselves inside the Fortezza Nuova—a 16th-century Medici fortress in the charming Venezia Nuova district—rolling out pappardelle by hand for two hours. The setting overlooks a quiet canal, and the instructor walks you through the whole process as if you're learning from an Italian nonna. You make the pasta from scratch, cook it, taste it with prosecco and wine, and leave knowing exactly how to do it at home. It's the kind of class that mixes genuine Italian culinary tradition with fortress history, and it welcomes families and kids without feeling like a tourist factory.
A seven to eight-hour private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing Sorrento. You'll visit Positano's hillside village, historic Amalfi, the clifftop town of Ravello, and smaller fishing settlements scattered between. Stop wherever the coastal views compel you—the driver knows the scenic pull-offs. Travel in a seven-seat Mercedes with air conditioning, generous boot space, and comfortable leather seats. Meals and attraction entries are your call.
Walk through Naples' backstreets with a local guide for three to four hours, stopping at neighbourhood food stalls to taste the dishes that define the city. You'll work through savoury and sweet street classics—fried pizza, sfogliatella pastries, spiced taralli biscuits—paired with proper espresso and water, plus pick up a lucky charm from the artisans' quarter. This is how Neapolitans actually eat, not how restaurants plate it up.
Walk through rolling Chianti Classico vineyards on a 7 km route linking three organic producers. You'll taste over ten wines, sample locally made salami and cheese, and try cold-pressed olive oil before sitting down to a proper Tuscan lunch. Small groups mean real conversation with your local guide, who steers you through accessible paths past cypress groves and working olive orchards. Eight hours total, no experience needed beyond reasonable fitness.
Sail the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a private yacht, anchoring in secluded spots beyond the reach of tour buses and day-trippers. Skip the clifftop crowds and experience the coastline from the water—snorkel in crystalline coves, sip Italian wine, and watch the dramatic limestone cliffs rise above you. Available as a morning or afternoon departure, this 3.5–7 hour voyage suits all fitness levels and works equally well for couples seeking a quiet escape or small groups wanting genuine conversation.
Eight-hour private tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a dedicated English-speaking driver. Travel in air-conditioned comfort through dramatic coastal scenery, stopping in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello for exploring villages, browsing local shops, and dining independently. Your driver shares knowledge of the region and recommends hidden gems, sparing you the stress of navigating one of Europe's most treacherous roads or battling crowded buses.
Glide across Rome's seven hills on a Segway, piecing together the city's layered history in three-and-a-half hours. Your local guide navigates you through landmark sites and quieter corners alike, revealing how the ancient metropolis actually sprawls across the urban landscape. You'll master the Segway basics before setting off, then roll through districts that shaped Western civilisation—all without the trudge of traditional sightseeing.
When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this boat tour out of Sorrento, she found herself threading past the Amalfi Coast's most photogenic corners — pastel villages clinging to cliffs, sea caves you can only reach by water, and the kind of crystalline swimming spots that actually live up to the hype. The eight-hour loop hits Capri's famous grottoes, Positano's postcard-perfect harbour, and Amalfi town itself, with plenty of anchor time for snorkelling and mucking about in the water. It's a mix of cruising and stopping put, steering clear of the frenzy of land-based tours.
Skip the rental-car hassle and navigate the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s hairpin bends in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver steering. Based from Sorrento, Naples, or Salerno (including cruise ports), this eight-hour tour covers Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your rhythm, with parking and tolls sorted. Your driver knows where to eat and what's worth a detour. Lunch is your shout, but they'll point you right.
Seven to eight hours exploring Tuscan wine country in a private Mercedes with your own driver, departing [Florence](/places/florence). Visit two Chianti wineries at your pace, take in San Gimignano's medieval towers, and stop briefly at Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. Roll through cypress-lined valleys and stone villages while your driver handles the roads. Wine tastings cost extra but the countryside itself is the main event.
Direct private car service from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia cruise port, taking approximately 90 minutes. A Mercedes-Benz with a licensed, security-cleared driver collects you at baggage claim and delivers you directly to your ship's pier, eliminating the hassle of taxis or trains. Handles up to eight passengers with corresponding luggage capacity. All fees and air conditioning included.
Spend a full day exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a private driver who knows the region intimately. This 8–9 hour tour takes you to Ravello and Amalfi at your own pace, skipping the motorcoach rush. Your driver handles navigation and logistics while you settle in, chat, and soak up the coastal villages. The air-conditioned comfort means you can relax between stops rather than fighting traffic or ferry schedules.
A two-hour photo walk through [Florence](/places/florence) led by a professional photographer, designed to sharpen your visual eye and technical skills. You'll navigate Renaissance streets and hidden corners with guidance on composition, light, and camera settings—whether you're shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone. Leave with a stronger sense of how to frame the city's architecture and atmosphere for shots that actually stand out.
Skip the tourist queues at Pisa and [Florence](/places/florence) for a nine-hour private van tour through Volterra and San Gimignano, two genuine medieval hilltop towns that showcase Tuscany's quieter character. Your driver-guide navigates the winding roads whilst sharing local knowledge, offering a more intimate look at the region's architecture, art, and landscape than the well-trodden circuit allows. Departures start at 8:30am and can be adjusted to suit your plans.
A 5–6 hour drive from Messina port explores two hilltop gems in eastern Sicily. You'll see Taormina's clifftop vistas and Greek theatre from outside, then climb into the quieter mountain village of Castelmola to visit Madonna Della Rocca church. The route traces both coastal splendour and inland stone-built character, with a driver who knows the territory well. Entrance fees and meals are on your own.
Spend three hours in a Viareggio home learning to hand-roll fresh pasta sheets and shape two distinct pasta styles from scratch, then master the assembly of tiramisu. You'll work alongside a Cesarina—a local home cook from Italy's network of culinary hosts—in a group of no more than a dozen. Cook, taste what you've made, and share aperitivo and wine with fellow travellers in an authentic kitchen setting.
Private car or van pickup from your Tropea location, driven to Lamezia airport train station in roughly an hour. Your driver—English-fluent and holding a nameplate—collects you from your specified spot and delivers you to the station with time to spare. Air-conditioned comfort throughout. Infant seats and pram space available.
Step into Santa Maria Maggiore after the crowds vanish. This intimate nocturnal tour grants access to spaces normally locked—Bernini's spiral staircase, the glittering Loggia mosaics, the Hall of the Popes, and rooftop terraces overlooking Rome's skyline. You'll stand before the Manger relics beneath the altar, wander past papal tombs, and gaze up at a gilt ceiling studded with New World gold. Medieval and Renaissance mosaics depicting Mary unfold across the basilica's interior. Your expert guide leads groups of just six through this 5th-century papal basilica in serene evening light, unveiling layers most daytime visitors never reach.
A two-hour food tour through Monteverde, a residential Rome neighbourhood where locals actually live. You'll stop at five family-run businesses—bakeries, delis, wine bars—sampling breakfast and snacks while your guide (a Monteverde resident) shares the histories behind each counter. No tour-group herding or marked-up prices; just genuine neighbourhood eating as Romans do it daily.