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Tours in Italy

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Seven Secrets of Bologna (and more!) Half Day Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Seven Secrets of Bologna (and more!) Half Day Walking Tour

A two-hour private walking tour through Bologna's historic centre that uncovers the city's layered stories and lesser-known details beyond the postcard sites. Led by a professional guide, you'll navigate hidden corners and discover how locals understand their home—seven official secrets plus extras that emerge along the way. The route stays flexible, so extensions to nearby points of interest can be arranged with advance notice.

2 hoursfrom AUD $266
Private Transfer from Venice to Milan Malpensa or Lake Como
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Venice to Milan Malpensa or Lake Como

Get driven from Venice to Milan Malpensa Airport or Lake Como in a private Mercedes van over three hours. You'll travel through the Lombardy countryside and Venetian plains with a professional driver who speaks multiple languages. The service includes door-to-door pickup and drop-off, bottled water, air conditioning, and real-time flight monitoring if you're heading to the airport. Groups and families get their own vehicle with no other passengers.

3 hoursfrom AUD $654
Trani, Wine Tasting, and Castel Del Monte tour from Bari or Ostuni
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Trani, Wine Tasting, and Castel Del Monte tour from Bari or Ostuni

A nine-hour private tour departing from Bari or Ostuni that combines three compelling stops across Puglia's interior. You'll explore Castel del Monte, the geometric 13th-century fortress, wander through the whitewashed maritime town of Trani, and taste four award-winning regional wines at a working winery. The route traces landscapes and winemaking practices that have shifted little over centuries, offering a measured look at how the region's character persists.

9 hoursfrom AUD $491
Private mini-cruise with pic-nic on Lake Como, from Milan
★ 5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private mini-cruise with pic-nic on Lake Como, from Milan

Escape Milan for a four-hour private boat tour on Lake Como, starting with a driver pickup and ending with a leisurely cruise past centuries-old villas and Alpine shorelines. A skipper guides you aboard a sleek taxi-boat, weaving past the estates of aristocrats and Hollywood names alike, while you drift between Bellagio and Varenna. Mid-journey, settle in with regional Italian charcuterie, cheese, and local wine as the water laps beneath you. The return journey includes a private transfer back to Milan.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1892
Historical and Gastronomic Tour from Naples
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Historical and Gastronomic Tour from Naples

Eight-hour guided drive from Naples exploring the archaeological ruins of Pompeii and the culinary traditions of Campania. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through this ancient Roman city frozen in time, with stops at local food producers and restaurants showcasing regional specialities. The itinerary balances historical discovery with authentic eating—a chance to walk streets buried by Vesuvius, then taste what locals actually cook. Suits groups of up to 15 travellers and families with young children.

8 hoursfrom AUD $451
Climbing Day
★ 5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Climbing Day

Spend a day on Sardinia's rock faces with a certified Alpine Guide, learning proper climbing technique whilst moving over compact, sculpted stone. This isn't a tourist stunt—you'll develop genuine skills under expert supervision, tackling real pitches in stunning landscapes. Beginners are welcome; the guide handles all safety management and instruction, leaving you free to focus on the physical puzzle of upward movement and the views that unfold as you climb.

1 dayfrom AUD $500
Masonic Tour of Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Masonic Tour of Rome

This three-hour private walking tour explores Rome's hidden architecture crafted by masons and artists who challenged the Church's authority. You'll visit four significant sites—Bruno's monument in Campo dei Fiori, the Vittoriano, Gianicolo, and the Coppedè district—uncovering the symbolic messages and subversive designs embedded in buildings and sculptures. An English-speaking local guide reveals how religious dissent and esoteric thought shaped the city's physical landscape.

3 hoursfrom AUD $491
Private Full Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Full Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume

This seven-hour private tour unwraps Parma's dual reputation as Italy's gastronomic heartland and perfume capital. You'll navigate the city centre on foot, stopping at artisan food producers and fragrance houses to taste, smell and understand what made Parma legendary. The itinerary pairs Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and fresh pasta with the city's signature scents—Violetta di Parma and Acqua di Parma—plus heritage sites like the 18th-century pharmacy and museums that anchor these traditions in place and time.

7 hoursfrom AUD $633
Rome to Sorrento Private Drive
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome to Sorrento Private Drive

Skip the train chaos and settle into a private Mercedes for the 3.5-hour drive from Rome to Sorrento. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation while you watch the landscape shift from classical ruins to rolling Campania countryside. Arrive refreshed in Sorrento, ready to tackle its clifftop villages, lemon groves and Gulf views without the usual transfer stress.

3h 30mfrom AUD $584
Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or Viceversa
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Sorrento to Naples or Viceversa

Direct private transfer connecting Sorrento and Naples over roughly an hour. Your driver collects you from your accommodation and drops you at the airport, station, or hotel without detours. One checked bag per person included; larger groups needing extra luggage should arrange a van upgrade beforehand. English-speaking driver handles navigation and parking, leaving you free to relax or prepare for departure.

1 hourfrom AUD $148
Siena E-Tuk Tuk panoramic Aperitivo with Local Snacks
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Siena E-Tuk Tuk panoramic Aperitivo with Local Snacks

Explore Siena's hillside perimeter aboard an electric tuk-tuk, stopping to enjoy an aperitivo spread of regional cheeses, cured meats and wine. This two-hour loop takes in sweeping views across the Val d'Orcia countryside and the city's terracotta skyline without the carbon footprint. Tours run as group experiences with English-speaking guides, making it ideal for those wanting a leisurely introduction to Tuscan food and landscape.

2 hoursfrom AUD $216
From Castellabate: Paestum Temples+Mozzarella Farm
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

From Castellabate: Paestum Temples+Mozzarella Farm

This 4–5 hour tour from Castellabate pairs a working buffalo-dairy farm with the archaeological ruins at Paestum. Start at Vannulo, an organic producer where you'll watch mozzarella being made and taste it fresh, then head to the Paestum site to walk amongst remarkably preserved Greek and Roman temples with a local guide. An air-conditioned minivan handles transport between the two stops, letting you explore how ancient and modern food cultures shape this corner of Campania.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $624
TAXI from Catania (airport or city) to Palermo City or vice versa
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

TAXI from Catania (airport or city) to Palermo City or vice versa

Private door-to-door transfer between Catania and Palermo covering the 150km journey in around two and a half hours. Skip the airport taxi queue and have a driver meet you with your name on a placard after baggage claim. Fixed pricing includes all tolls and parking, with air-conditioned vehicles and onboard WiFi. English-speaking drivers fully licensed and insured under Italian regulations.

2h 30mfrom AUD $391
Rome Underground Tour for Kids with Saint Clement's Church & Crypt of Capuchins
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome Underground Tour for Kids with Saint Clement's Church & Crypt of Capuchins

Descend through two millennia of Roman history in this 2.5-hour underground adventure. Start at the Basilica of Saint Clement, where you'll navigate four distinct levels—from medieval church down to a 1st-century Mithra temple and Roman warehouse 15 metres below street level. Then explore the Capuchin Crypt's bone-lined chambers, where thousands of monks' remains create an unforgettable visual narrative. A guide trained in keeping young minds engaged uses games, illustrations and interactive tools to bring each era to life.

2h 30mfrom AUD $346
Procida and Ischia Private Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Procida and Ischia Private Tour

Spend eight hours exploring two of the Bay of Naples' most photogenic islands via hydrofoil and ferry. Start in Procida with a guided wander through Terra Murata's narrow lanes and the working fishing village of La Corricella, then cross to Ischia for a driven circuit past thermal spas, coastal villages, and the dramatic Aragonese Castle perched on its rocky islet. End with a stroll down Ischia's main shopping street before ferrying back to the mainland.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082
From Messina: Together Towards Savoca Godfather and Taormina. Private Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

From Messina: Together Towards Savoca Godfather and Taormina. Private Tour

A five to six-hour private drive from Messina through two Sicilian towns linked to famous films. You'll explore Savoca, where The Godfather was shot, then head to Taormina, the clifftop resort made iconic by The White Lotus. Your guide provides local context as you move between film locations, village squares and sweeping coastal views. Ideal for those wanting to connect cinema to place without the coach-tour crowds.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $283
Private Full-Day Tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum from Sorrento
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Full-Day Tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum from Sorrento

Eight-hour private tour departing Sorrento with dedicated driver and archaeologist guide. Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum—two volcanic-buried Roman cities on the Bay of Naples—with skip-the-line access to both UNESCO sites. Your guide interprets 2,000 years of preserved streets, homes, and daily artefacts across four hours on foot. Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and return included. Relaxed pace suits all fitness levels.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1081
Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour

A 3–4 hour guided tour through three of Rome's most significant archaeological sites. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floors and upper tiers, discover the chariot-racing history of Circus Maximus, and walk through the sprawling ruins of the Baths of Caracalla. An art historian leads the way, connecting these monuments to daily life under the emperors. Skip-the-line tickets included for both the Colosseum and Baths.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $483
La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

La Spezia Private Shore Excursion to Pietrasanta and Carrara Marble Quarries

A 9-hour private minivan tour departing La Spezia port takes you into Tuscany's marble heartland and the artistic enclave of Pietrasanta. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through active quarries where blocks have supplied sculptors for centuries, then into galleries and workshops where contemporary artists still work. The route includes a stop at Colli di Luni for Vermentino wine. Small groups of up to eight travel in a Mercedes, with port transfers included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1499
All Inclusive Rome in a Day: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum and Pantheon
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

All Inclusive Rome in a Day: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum and Pantheon

A 6-hour guided walk through Rome's heavyweight landmarks: the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum reveal how ancient Romans lived, while the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona showcase the city's architectural evolution. The tour finishes at Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, where you'll stand before Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes. A professional art historian leads the way, and Colosseum entry fees are bundled in.

6 hoursfrom AUD $876
Private Tour: Campania Food and Wine Day Trip from Naples
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Tour: Campania Food and Wine Day Trip from Naples

Spend eight and a half hours exploring the food and wine traditions of Campania's countryside around Avellino. Visit working orchards, production facilities, and family-run wineries to witness how locals make olive oil, cured meats, chocolate and wine. Taste your way through each stop, sit down to a three-course lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant, and finish with award-winning wines while overlooking the vineyards that produced them. Hotel collection and drop-off included.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1249
Kid-friendly Treasure Hunt for Families around the Trevi Fountain
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Kid-friendly Treasure Hunt for Families around the Trevi Fountain

Crack codes and hunt for clues across Rome's most recognisable piazzas on this 2.5-hour family adventure. Your local guide leads you through the winding streets between the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, stopping at each to solve riddles and answer trivia about the city's layered past. Kids and adults compete together, piecing together Rome's stories one puzzle at a time whilst exploring some of the world's most storied architecture.

2h 30mfrom AUD $78
Around Lucignano Private ebike tour and Cooking Class
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Around Lucignano Private ebike tour and Cooking Class

Pedal through Tuscan countryside around Lucignano on electric bikes, discovering vineyards and quiet villages at your own pace before returning to cook pici pasta with a local chef. This 4–6 hour tour combines countryside exploration with hands-on cooking in a working farmhouse kitchen, finishing with lunch using what you've made. You'll ride assisted eBikes suited to rolling terrain, guided by a certified outdoor instructor who knows the back routes.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $899
Private Full Day Tour of the Amalfi Coast
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Full Day Tour of the Amalfi Coast

A seven- to eight-hour private tour tracing the dramatic coastline between Amalfi, Positano, Ravello and beyond. Your driver navigates the serpentine clifftop roads, stopping at whitewashed villages clinging to limestone walls and pebbly coves below. This stretch of Campania's southern shore reveals pastel-hued houses stacked like children's blocks, hidden beaches accessible only by foot or boat, and vistas that stretch to the horizon. The pace suits your interests—linger in a village piazza, descend to a beach, or simply watch the landscape roll past from your air-conditioned vehicle.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $833
Child-Friendly Uffizi Gallery Tour in Florence
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Child-Friendly Uffizi Gallery Tour in Florence

A 2.5-hour private tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi Gallery designed to engage both adults and children. Your guide will lead you past masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Caravaggio and Michelangelo, with interactive games and quizzes tailored to your family's age and interests. This isn't a standard gallery walk—it's built around keeping young minds engaged whilst parents absorb Renaissance brilliance.

2h 30mfrom AUD $475
Villa Farnesina and Trastevere District Tour in Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Villa Farnesina and Trastevere District Tour in Rome

Explore one of Rome's finest Renaissance villas before wandering through the bohemian streets of Trastevere. Your guide takes you through Villa Farnesina's frescoed rooms, then leads you into a neighbourhood that feels worlds away from the city centre. You'll visit the Romanesque Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, the earliest church dedicated to Mary in Rome, then have time to discover hidden trattorias and local spots where Romans actually eat.

2h 30mfrom AUD $225
Roman Farewell: Exclusive Airport Transfer from City Center
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Roman Farewell: Exclusive Airport Transfer from City Center

Private car service whisking you from Rome's city centre to the airport in around an hour. Your driver handles the traffic while you decompress after exploring the city. One piece of luggage and carry-on per passenger included. Infant seats available if needed.

1 hourfrom AUD $93
Private Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii Ruins & Amalfi Coast with Hotel Pickup
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii Ruins & Amalfi Coast with Hotel Pickup

An 11-hour private journey from Rome taking in two of southern Italy's most striking destinations. Your driver collects you from your hotel in a comfortable minivan and guides you either to the excavated Roman city of Pompeii first or the dramatic Amalfi coastline—the order depends on conditions. A specialist accompanies you through Pompeii's ruins for roughly 2.5 hours, bypassing ticket queues, while the coastal leg includes stops along cliff-edge roads and time to explore Amalfi and Positano independently.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1197
Rome Private Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Private Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano

An 11-hour private drive from Rome into Tuscany to explore two medieval hilltop towns. You'll navigate San Gimignano's narrow lanes and climb its famous towers, then move on to Siena to wander past the Cathedral and Palazzo Pubblico at your own pace. Your English-speaking driver handles all transport in a private Mercedes, picking you up from your hotel and returning you at day's end. The flexibility means you can linger where you choose.

11 hoursfrom AUD $971
Rome: 4-Hour Private Tour with Driver
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome: 4-Hour Private Tour with Driver

A four-hour private tour of Rome's landmarks tailored to your preferences. You'll travel in a Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, stopping at the city's grandest piazzas, notable churches, and ornate fountains. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus complimentary water and onboard Wi-Fi. Pace yourself to sample authentic gelato between sights.

4 hoursfrom AUD $373
The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Cesarina: Learn & Enjoy in Como
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Cesarina: Learn & Enjoy in Como

Master the ritual of the Italian aperitivo in a Como home kitchen with a Cesarina—one of Italy's passionate home cooks. Over two hours, you'll craft five elegant small bites designed to showcase regional flavours alongside prosecco or local wine. This hands-on session captures the essence of northern Italian hospitality and gives you genuine skills to recreate the magic back home, complete with tastings and all beverages included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $298
Ravenna 3 hour Private Guided City Tour of Must-see Sites
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Ravenna 3 hour Private Guided City Tour of Must-see Sites

Explore Ravenna's extraordinary Byzantine heritage with a trained archaeologist guide over three hours. This northern Italian city earned UNESCO recognition for eight monuments spanning late Roman and Byzantine periods, though its claim to fame rests on the luminous mosaics adorning its churches. You'll navigate the compact medieval streets visiting Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Galla Placidia's mausoleum, San Vitale basilica and other significant structures, each revealing layers of artistic and religious history through expert interpretation.

3 hoursfrom AUD $316
Private Transfer from Siracusa to Catania Airport Mercedes
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Siracusa to Catania Airport Mercedes

A private Mercedes transfer whisks you from Siracusa to Catania Airport in 55 minutes, handling the logistics so you can relax. Your driver knows the route well and keeps time religiously. The car stays cool, water's on hand, and the whole affair—taxes included—runs like clockwork. If you fancy a detour to somewhere between the two cities, just ask the supplier.

55 minfrom AUD $200
Rome Crowds free Early Morning City Center Guided Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Crowds free Early Morning City Center Guided Tour

Beat the tour buses and selfie sticks on this early-morning walk through Rome's centre, when the city's most famous squares still belong to the light and the locals. Over two hours, you'll see Via dei Condotti, Marcus Aurelius's column, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona before the crowds arrive—catching Rome as it wakes rather than as it performs.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
Siena and San Gimignano Tour from Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Siena and San Gimignano Tour from Rome

A 10-hour drive from Rome through Tuscany's hills to explore two medieval hilltop towns. Siena reveals its gothic Duomo and soaring Torre del Mangia, monuments to centuries of architectural ambition. Then onwards through vineyards and olive groves to San Gimignano, where medieval towers puncture the skyline. Your driver provides commentary throughout; entry fees and meals are on you, but transport, water, and hotel pickup are sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2458
Private Naples City Tour from Sorrento with Guided Walk
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Naples City Tour from Sorrento with Guided Walk

A full-day private excursion from Sorrento into Naples' historic core, guided by a local expert. You'll traverse the city's most significant quarters—from the baroque splendour of Santa Chiara to the artisan workshops of San Gregorio Armeno—before reaching the waterfront at Piazza del Plebiscito. The route winds through neighbourhood laneways, takes in the grandeur of the cathedral and royal plaza, then climbs to Posillipo's vantage points overlooking Vesuvius and the bay islands. Eight hours total, including transport both ways.

8 hoursfrom AUD $889
Outlet Serravalle o FoxTown Con Autista Privato Da Milano
★ 5.0 (2)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
Italy

Outlet Serravalle o FoxTown Con Autista Privato Da Milano

Visit northern Italy's premier designer outlets with your own private driver from Milan. Choose between Serravalle Designer Outlet or Switzerland's FoxTown Factory Stores, both stocked with discounted Gucci, Prada, Armani, Burberry and dozens more luxury brands. Your group of 2–5 travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with water and WiFi included, and secure bag storage so you're not weighed down. The driver stays with you throughout, handling transport while you focus on finding deals. Six to eight hours total.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $416
Private Pisa and Lucca Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Pisa and Lucca Tour

Spend seven hours exploring two of Tuscany's most compelling towns with a private driver and guide. You'll begin in Pisa, where you'll see the famous tilted bell tower and the cathedral complex on the Piazza dei Miracoli, then travel to Lucca to walk the intact Renaissance walls that encircle the old town and discover its medieval streets. Hotel collection and return included, with an English-speaking driver handling all logistics.

7 hoursfrom AUD $616
Turin: Private Walking Tour and Royal Snack
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Turin: Private Walking Tour and Royal Snack

Explore Turin's stately centre on foot with a local guide, tracing the city's evolution from royal seat to modern capital across three hours. You'll wander beneath the elegant arcaded streets, pass through grand piazzas anchored by the Royal Palace and ornate churches, then settle into a centuries-old café to taste a traditional 18th-century royal snack. A walking portrait of baroque ambition and Italian refinement.

3 hoursfrom AUD $241
Santa Severa Castle and Civitavecchia Tour from Rome by Car
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Santa Severa Castle and Civitavecchia Tour from Rome by Car

Drive north from Rome to explore two coastal gems on the Tyrrhenian shore. Santa Severa Castle rises dramatically from the shoreline, its medieval walls layered with Etruscan ruins and maritime history. Pair this with a walk through Civitavecchia's working port and the formidable Fortezza Michelangelo. Your private guide unpacks the region's seafaring past while you skip ticket queues and travel directly from your Roman accommodation. Six hours total; suits all fitness levels.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1143
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