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Master the Art of Making Risotto with a Local Chef in Milan

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Master the Art of Making Risotto with a Local Chef in Milan

A three-hour hands-on class where you'll learn to cook risotto from a Milan-based chef, building skills across multiple preparations tied to the season. You'll work through the technique that makes this Lombardy staple so adaptable—from earthy mushroom versions to seafood variations—then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wine. Walk away with the recipe, a kitchen gadget, and the confidence to reproduce it at home.

Naples to Amalfi, transfer via 2 hours in Pompeii (or vice versa)

Travel between Naples and Amalfi with a two-hour stop at Pompeii's sister site, Herculaneum, in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. This 4–5 hour journey lets you break up the coastal drive with a proper look at the preserved Roman ruins before continuing to your destination. Your driver knows the region well and will chat through the landscape and answer questions en route.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $334

Guided tour from Agrigento: Sicilian traditions with a farm

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Guided tour from Agrigento: Sicilian traditions with a farm

A 6–7 hour farm tour from Agrigento into inland Sicily, where you'll work through traditional food-making stations and meet livestock on a working property. You'll taste what you make—from biscuits to cheese—and sit down to a full lunch sourced from the farm itself. It's hands-on education pitched at families, with rural rhythms replacing crowded archaeological sites.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $381

Gourmet Italian Dinner with Views of the Sorrento Coast

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Gourmet Italian Dinner with Views of the Sorrento Coast

Salvatore, a professional chef, hosts intimate three-hour dinners at his Sorrento Coast home overlooking the Naples gulf. You'll choose between land, sea, or vegetarian dishes prepared to order, paired with included wines and spirits. The meal unfolds against sweeping water views that shift with the light—less restaurant theatre, more dinner at someone's table who happens to cook exceptionally well.

Live Opera Concert and Wine Tasting in Florence

Spend two hours in a Florentine villa pairing four distinct Chianti wines with live opera arias, guided by sommelier Lucrezia. Each wine and vocal performance are matched to amplify one another—the body of a Classico Riserva might lift with a soprano's soaring line, or a lighter vintage complement a baritone's warmth. The villa overlooks the rolling Chianti countryside, creating the setting for an evening that treats wine and music as equal protagonists rather than backdrop and entertainment.

Private Hike and Wine Experience in the Chianti Classico region

Walk through Chianti Classico's rolling hills and vine-covered slopes, stopping to taste local wines and eat lunch at a traditional spot. This day-long ramble threads past farmsteads, parish churches, and working craftspeople, letting you move through the landscape at a pace that lets details sink in—the scent of wildflowers, the sound of streams, the colour of hillside light. You'll taste what grows here alongside stories of how people have lived and worked in these valleys for centuries.

Cagliari: Nuraghe Private Tour of Sardinia from Chia

Walk among Bronze Age stone towers across Sardinia's countryside on this four-hour guided exploration of nuraghe ruins. Your driver picks you up from Chia and leads you through clusters of these 3,000-year-old megalithic structures, uncovering how they functioned as fortified settlements and gathering places during the Nuragic period. Stop for local wine and snacks whilst learning how these remarkable buildings reveal Bronze Age society without relying on written records.

PRIVATE TOUR: Volterra & San Gimignano with Lunch & Wine Tasting Experience

A seven-hour private tour threading together two of Tuscany's most dramatic hilltop towns. Start in Volterra, where Etruscan walls and a Roman theatre command sweeping views across the countryside. Then drive through the Chianti heartland to San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers. The centrepiece is lunch and wine tasting at a working farm, where you'll taste five wines alongside three courses of seasonal cooking and local products—olive oil, truffle, balsamic vinegar included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $350

Pisa & Lucca Private Tour with wine-tasting from La Spezia Port

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa & Lucca Private Tour with wine-tasting from La Spezia Port

A private eight-hour excursion from La Spezia port connecting two standout Tuscan destinations. Start in Lucca, where Renaissance ramparts encircle the entire old town, then head to Pisa to see its famous tilted cathedral tower. Between the two cities, you'll pull into a working family farm for a three-course lunch paired with five local wines and oils, tasting your way through genuine Tuscan production.

8 hoursfrom AUD $416

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano - Li Galli - Nerano

A full-day [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) circuit combining coastal villages and sunset sea time. You'll start from your hotel with a driver taking you through Ravello's Villa Cimbrone, Amalfi's cathedral and ceramic shops, then Positano's viewpoints before joining a traditional wooden boat at the marina. The skipper navigates to the Li Galli islands for swimming in clear water, explores caves towards Crapolla, then circles back past Marina del Cantone and Capri's rock formations as light fades. Return journey deposits you back at your accommodation.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2331

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Proposal Photographer in Rome

A Rome-based photographer captures your proposal in natural, unposed moments across locations you choose together. Working with you beforehand to scout the perfect backdrop—whether a quiet piazza, the Tiber's edge, or a neighbourhood with personal meaning—they'll document everything as it unfolds. You'll receive professionally edited images within five working days, downloadable and ready to share.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $398

★ 5.0 (2)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Etna Morning Tour, caves and craters

Explore Mount Etna's quieter northern slopes on this 4–5 hour geological tour. You'll descend into an ancient lava tunnel with helmet and torch, then walk across hardened lava fields scattered with volcanic rock and rare plants. Expert guides explain how eruptions carved the landscape, and you'll climb to extinct side craters for panoramic views across the volcano's sprawling territory. Quieter and less crowded than southern routes.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $125

Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa)

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa)

Travel between Verona and Ortisei in a private Mercedes minivan fitted with leather upholstery and climate control. This 2 hour 15 minute transfer handles the mountain route in comfort, with chilled water and onboard wifi included. The vehicle accommodates families with infant seats available, and service animals are welcome. A straightforward point-to-point service for those wanting to skip the bus and arrive refreshed.

Visit at Modena Balsamic Vinegar producer

Spend three hours in Modena's barrel-lined cellars learning how wood and time transform grape must into balsamic vinegar. A producer walks you through decades of ageing, shares family traditions, then guides you through a tasting of different expressions—from young and sharp to aged and syrupy. You'll understand why patience is the real ingredient here.

e-Bike tour in Locorotondo, oil mill visit and EVO oil tasting

Pedal through Locorotondo's whitewashed village streets and into the Valle d'Itria countryside on an e-bike, with motor assistance making climbs effortless. Stop at a working olive mill run by a family spanning generations to see how they transform fruit into extra virgin oil—from seasonal pruning through cold pressing—then taste their range, including distinctive red-olive varieties. Three hours total.

Alberobello E bike Tour and Pasta Making Class

Pedal through [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello)'s distinctive trulli landscape on an e-bike led by a local guide, then visit a family-run mill to see how grain becomes flour. You'll ride at a comfortable pace with stops to explore the countryside and learn about traditional production methods. Add a pasta-making class to knead and shape orecchiette by hand, followed by tasting your work with local wine—a natural extension of the ride that ties food directly to place.

Retrospettiva di Marchesale Wine Tasting and Tour in Bolgheri

Track the evolution of Marchesale Bolgheri Superiore across four distinct vintages at this Tuscan winery. Over 75 minutes, a knowledgeable guide walks you through how vintage conditions and winemaking decisions shaped each expression, then sits you down for a comparative tasting. You'll taste how time reshapes the wine's flavour and aroma profile, vintage by vintage.

Rome: Villa Torlonia and Coppedé | Art Nouveau Private Tour

Explore two of Rome's finest Art Nouveau landmarks in a single two-hour private tour. Start at Villa Torlonia, a neoclassical estate with manicured grounds, sculptures, and the Casina delle Civette—a 20-room museum housing stained glass, mosaics and decorative tiles. Then wander through the Coppedè quarter, Gino Coppedè's whimsical architectural neighbourhood, anchored by its famous Fountain of the Frogs. A Blue Badge guide leads the way, with hotel transfer included.

Milan: Duomo with Rooftop Terraces Private Tour with Tickets

Skip queues at Milan's Duomo Cathedral on a 3-hour private tour with rooftop access included. Your guide unpacks the building's layered history—from the crypt housing a Renaissance saint to the soaring Gothic interior—before whisking you aloft via lift to the terraces. On clear days the Alps and Apennines frame the skyline; even on grey ones, you're eye-level with the cathedral's intricate spires.

Rome Private Romantic Photoshoot in Charming Trastevere

Capture thirty minutes in Trastevere's maze of ochre-coloured lanes with a professional photographer who knows how to frame the neighbourhood's character. You'll get high-resolution edited shots that actually look like you belong there—not posed, not generic. The photographer works to your style, whether that's stolen glances on a cobbled corner or genuine laughter by ivy-covered walls. Walk away with digital files you'll want to print.

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

Cook alongside a Castellabate local in their home kitchen, watching them prepare a four-course meal from family recipes spanning generations. This intimate 2.5-hour dinner includes antipasti, handmade pasta, a main with vegetables, and dessert, all paired with regional wines and coffee. You'll eat what you've watched being made, seated at their table—genuine Italian cooking without the restaurant theatre.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana from Rome Skip-The-Line Tickets Included

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana from Rome Skip-The-Line Tickets Included

A private eight-hour excursion from Rome to Tivoli's two UNESCO estates. Your driver collects you from accommodation and guides the itinerary: Villa d'Este's celebrated fountain gardens, a wander through Tivoli's medieval lanes, lunch at a local trattoria, then Villa Adriana—Emperor Hadrian's sprawling retreat from two millennia ago. Skip-the-line access included for both villas. The driver provides commentary en route; optional guided walks available at each site.

Private visit to the House of Grand Duke Leopold of Tuscany with invitation

Step inside Podere degli Olmi, the sole surviving Leopoldina villa open to visitors in Valdichiana. A descendant of the region's oldest noble families guides you through rooms layered with centuries of Tuscan life, then sits you down to taste wines and foods rooted in the valley's soil and traditions. Two and a half hours that shift your understanding of what this landscape holds.

NAPLES Highlights Walking Tour + Veiled Christ Chapel and Original Espresso

Explore Spaccanapoli, Naples' most storied thoroughfare, where centuries-old street life unfolds amid baroque churches and hidden chapels. This two-hour guided walk reveals the city's layered history through the Sansevero Chapel's enigmatic symbolism and Canova's famous Veiled Christ sculpture, plus stops at artisan workshops on San Gregorio Armeno and a proper espresso break honouring local culture.

Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Cava de' Tirreni

Dine at a Cavaese home and watch your host prepare a traditional dish from their family repertoire. You'll sit down to a four-course spread—antipasto through dolce—paired with local wines, learning how recipes survive across generations in southern Italian kitchens. Cesarine, a network of over a thousand home cooks across Italy, opens private tables to travellers seeking genuine food and conversation, not restaurant theatre.

Trastevere+Ghetto Street Food Tasting and Walking-Private Tour

Explore Trastevere and the historic Jewish Ghetto across the Tiber, stopping for Roman street food along the way. This 2.5-hour private walking tour visits Santa Maria Basilica and landmarks like Ponte Sisto whilst sampling dishes like supplì (crispy rice balls) and pizza. Small groups of no more than 15 people keep things intimate, and the route works for most dietary requirements when arranged in advance.

Il Sentiero del Viandante: da LIERNA a VARENNA

This 15 km Alpine trek follows the high route of Sentiero del Viandante from Lierna to Varenna across Lake Como's eastern shore. Over 7.5 hours, you'll ascend steep terrain through Val Brentalone, traverse dramatic cliff edges, and reach Ortanella at 952 metres—the trail's highest point—before descending through forested ridges to the lakeside village of Varenna. An AIGAE-certified hiking guide leads the way.

Rental Capelli Tempest 530 max. 6 people 40hp

Rent a nimble 40hp Capelli Tempest 530 for a self-guided nine-hour coastal exploration around Italy. This six-person dinghy requires no skipper licence and comes equipped for comfort—cushioned sunbathing deck, shade awning, and navigational map. Before you depart, the operator walks you through the boat's controls, maritime rules, and helps you plan a route suited to your group. Visit secluded bays and anchor for swimming or snorkelling at your own pace.

9 hoursfrom AUD $266

Private Full Day Pompeii & Volcano Vesuvius Tour from Rome

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Full Day Pompeii & Volcano Vesuvius Tour from Rome

A full-day private tour from Rome that covers two essential Campania landmarks. Start at Pompeii's archaeological site with a dedicated guide, exploring theatres, the Forum, and other preserved structures from the 79 AD eruption. After lunch, ascend Vesuvius with a geology expert to walk the crater rim and understand the volcano's violent history. Transport by air-conditioned minivan handles the logistics; skip-the-line access included. Moderate fitness required for the volcano hike.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1107

Naples Night Pizza & Street Food Experience (by Streaty)

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Naples Night Pizza & Street Food Experience (by Streaty)

A three-hour evening ramble through Naples with locals who know where to eat. Your small group (ten people max) hits the spots Neapolitans actually visit—not the tourist circuit. You'll taste fried pasta fritters, potato croquettes, a pizza you won't spot in guidebooks, fresh mozzarella, and a closing sweet. Local wine, beer and limoncello flow throughout. Come with appetite; leave with the real pulse of the city's food culture.

Colorful Pasta Workshop in Bologna with meal

Spend three-and-a-half hours in a Bologna home kitchen learning to make fresh pasta from scratch with practising cooks. You'll colour dough with vegetables like beetroot and spinach, shape everything from tagliatelle to tortellini by hand and machine, then eat what you've made alongside local wine. This is a hands-on session, not a demonstration—you're doing the work.

Private Roman Street Food Tour

Spend two hours wandering Rome's most lively neighbourhoods with a local guide who knows where the real food happens. You'll taste your way through the city's street food scene—from Roman supplì and pizza to charcuterie boards and artisanal gelato—stopping at family-run spots around Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori. Along the way, discover why each dish matters and what makes the ingredients distinctly Roman. Local wine and coffee round out the experience.

Medieval Mosaics Tour in Rome including St. Mary Major & St. Praxedes Basilicas

A two-hour guided tour through Rome's medieval basilicas, focusing on the intricate mosaics and artistic treasures at St. Mary Major and St. Praxedes. Your local guide uncovers the history embedded in these working churches, revealing papal tombs and sculptural masterpieces that shaped early Christian art. Walk through spaces that have shifted light and devotion for over a thousand years, learning how artisans used tile and stone to tell theological stories.

Private Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Spend 90 minutes walking the archaeological heart of ancient Rome—the Forum and Palatine Hill—where temples, statues, and ruins span nearly 1,500 years of empire. Your guide navigates you through the political and religious centre where senators debated, emperors lived, and gladiatorial games drew crowds. You'll also spot the Circus Maximus from above, once the world's largest stadium. Entry included; headsets ensure you hear every detail despite the crowds.

Lecce Private Walking Tour

Explore Lecce's baroque heart on a private two-hour walk with a local guide who knows the stories behind the city's most striking buildings. Beginning at Porta Napoli, you'll venture beyond the obvious to discover ornate noble palaces, including Palazzo Adorno with its distinctive diamond-patterned façade, and landmark churches that define this southern Italian town's architectural character. Your guide shares the histories of the families who shaped Lecce across centuries, alongside quirky details about the buildings you pass.

Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Catania

Cook alongside a Catanian home chef in her kitchen, learning traditional recipes from her family collection. Over 2.5 hours, you'll prepare and eat a four-course meal—antipasto, pasta, mains with contorni, and dolce—paired with Sicilian wines and coffee. Le Cesarine connects travellers with 600+ passionate amateur cooks across Italy who welcome small groups into their homes for hands-on culinary afternoons or evenings.

From Cagliari, Boat Tour to Tuerredda, Chia or Cala Zafferano

Explore southern Sardinia's dramatic coastline by boat from Cagliari, hitting protected beaches and hidden coves across 5–6 hours. Depart from the sheltered Capo Malfatano bay and make roughly four stops, including the restricted-access Tuerredda beach where you'll drift over crystalline shallows or simply float in turquoise bays. A guide shares local stories while you move between secluded swimming spots accessible only by water.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1016

Carriage Ride in the Vineyards with Tasting and Tour of Assisi

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Carriage Ride in the Vineyards with Tasting and Tour of Assisi

Spend five hours exploring Umbria's wine country by horse-drawn carriage, then venture into Assisi's medieval heart. Start with a carriage journey through organic vineyards, followed by tastings of regional wines and local produce at the winery. After lunch, a guide leads you through Assisi's Franciscan landmarks, including the Basilica of St. Francis, where the saint spent his life and left an indelible mark on this hilltop town.

5 hoursfrom AUD $631

Napoli City Tour - Wheelchair Accessible Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Napoli City Tour - Wheelchair Accessible Tour

A three-hour guided drive through Naples covering the city's grand monuments and coastal vistas without breaking stride. You'll tour the historic centre—including Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, and San Carlo Theatre—then climb to Posillipo Hill for sweeping views over the Bay of Naples. Fully wheelchair accessible throughout, with a private vehicle and live commentary included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Lake Como & Wine Tour in Valtellina Valley - Full day

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Lake Como & Wine Tour in Valtellina Valley - Full day

Explore Valtellina Valley's terraced vineyards and Lake Como's shore on a ten-hour regional deep-dive. Starting from Varenna, you'll drive through one of Italy's most dramatic wine landscapes—2,500 kilometres of UNESCO-listed slopes—stopping at a working bottega dating to 1883, a traditional dairy, and a family table for locally-made pizzoccheri. The day peaks at Cantina Nera, a historic producer where you'll taste several vintages from the valley's distinctive reds. Luxury transport and a local guide included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $480

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