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Private Tour of the Prosecco Hills in a vintage 500

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Tour of the Prosecco Hills in a vintage 500

Drive yourself through the Prosecco Hills in a lovingly restored Fiat 500, navigating a curated route past vine-covered slopes and lookout points across northeastern Italy's most scenic wine region. This two-hour private tour begins at Adami winery in Sorapiana, where you'll collect the car, a packed lunch and a hand-drawn roadbook. You'll wind through the Cartizze district at your own pace, stopping halfway at a designated spot to eat and drink with views across the rolling landscape.

The sacred meets the prophane (free tour to Murano included) - PRIVATE

This four-hour private tour unlocks Venice's two most iconic structures—the Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace. You'll stand beneath Byzantine domes, examine the jewelled Pala d'Oro altarpiece, and spot the original bronze horses. Then explore the lavish palace rooms where Tintoretto and Titian still command the walls, trace the Doge's political power through interconnected chambers, and descend into the prison where Casanova once plotted escape. Includes free glassmaking tour in Murano.

Pompeii Tour with Skip The Line Ticket 2h 30min

Walk through Pompeii's preserved Roman streets with a guide who knows the site inside out, bypassing the ticket queues entirely. This 2.5-hour tour covers the essential sites—temples, amphitheatres, homes, bakeries—with room to linger afterwards if something catches your eye. You'll get straight to exploring rather than standing in line, leaving your afternoon open for a wander through neighbourhoods most visitors miss.

Half day Sorrento coast

Cruise the Sorrento coastline over four to five hours, anchoring at secluded beaches and rocky coves for swimming and snorkelling. You'll drift past Marina Grande, Queen Giovanna's historic baths, and the dramatic Vervece rock formation, skirting towards Capri before landing at Nerano—a fishing village where lunch at waterfront restaurants is within reach. The pace is unhurried, designed for those who'd rather glide and dip than rush.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Savoca (Godfather) & Taormina from Giardini Naxos, Messina, Catania

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Savoca (Godfather) & Taormina from Giardini Naxos, Messina, Catania

A 5–7 hour private drive through northeastern Sicily, connecting three compelling stops: the hilltop village of Savoca (famous as a Godfather filming location), the coastal town of Taormina with its Greco-Roman theatre, and the surrounding Messina and Catania regions. Your driver handles navigation while you take in authentic Sicilian landscapes, architecture, and culture at your own pace. WiFi and refreshments included; you arrange meals and entry fees separately.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $810

Naples: SCC Napoli Game Experience with a Maradona tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Naples: SCC Napoli Game Experience with a Maradona tour

Experience matchday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona alongside Neapolitan fans who live and breathe football. This four-hour outing starts in the Spanish Quarter, where Maradona murals blanket the walls, then winds through the old town's narrow streets and a proper local bar before heading to the stadium. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through pre-match rituals and fan culture, positioning you in the thick of the crowd for one of Italy's most electric atmospheres.

4 hoursfrom AUD $400

Vibe: Walking Tour of Rome in a Very Small Group

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Vibe: Walking Tour of Rome in a Very Small Group

A three-hour walking tour through Rome's centre with no more than eight people per group. Your guide shares deep historical context while you set the pace—linger at monuments that capture you, skip ahead if something doesn't grab you. Ideal for first-timers seeking bearings, but equally rewarding for returning visitors keen to read the city differently. You'll navigate cobblestones and backstreets at your own rhythm, with plenty of time for questions and photography.

Half-day Private Walking Tour of Siena

A three-hour private guided walk through Siena's medieval heart, led by an art historian who unpicks the city's layered past. You'll navigate the Duomo's intricate façade, stand in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo where centuries of civic life unfolded, duck into the soaring Church of San Domenico, and trace the Public Palace's Gothic lines. Between monuments, your guide steers you down tight alleyways and hidden plazas that reveal how Sienese neighbourhoods still function as distinct communities.

Guided tours in Spanish with skip-the-line ticket for Vatican City

A two-hour Spanish-language tour of Vatican City's most iconic spaces, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Your guide walks you through Michelangelo's frescoes and papal history, then leads you directly into the basilica via a connecting passage, bypassing the main queue. Headphones included so you'll hear every detail above the daily crowds of thousands.

Private Half Day Modena Walking and Food Tasting Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Modena's medieval centre sampling the foods that built the city's reputation. You'll move between family-run food shops in the old town, hit the bustling Albinelli Market where locals actually shop, and taste your way through the region's classics: tortellini, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco wine, traditional balsamic and more. Your guide knows the stories behind each producer and why Modena matters to Italian food culture.

Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Milan + Wine

Roll up your sleeves in a compact Milan kitchen to learn two types of handmade pasta and build a proper tiramisù from scratch. Over three hours, you'll craft tagliatelle or pappardelle, shape ravioli with seasonal fillings, then layer the classic dessert with espresso and mascarpone. Between each stage, taste cured meats and aged cheeses from Chianti alongside local wines and limoncello, picking up the rhythms and shortcuts that define Northern Italian home cooking.

Private Transfer: From Amalfi (hotel) to Rome (hotel-airport-railway station)

Skip the stress of navigating from Amalfi to Rome with a private car and driver. Your English-speaking chauffeur collects you from your hotel lobby and takes you directly to whichever Rome destination you need—airport, train station, or hotel. The journey takes roughly four-and-a-half hours depending on traffic. Up to eight passengers travel together in a climate-controlled vehicle, each with space for one suitcase and carry-on bag.

from AUD $576

CSTRents - Ravenna Segway PT Authorized Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

CSTRents - Ravenna Segway PT Authorized Tour

Glide through Ravenna's medieval centre on a Segway, hitting the city's architectural jewels in three hours alongside a local guide who knows the stories behind each plaza and monument. This small-group tour (max eight riders) covers the formidable Rocca Brancaleone fortress, the intricate mosaics of San Vitale basilica, Galla Placidia's mausoleum, and a string of historic piazzas and baptisteries. No fitness barrier—the machines do the work, leaving you free to absorb centuries of Byzantine and Roman history.

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Siena

Learn to craft an authentic Italian aperitivo during a two-hour workshop in Siena with a local home cook. You'll prepare five savoury bites paired with regional wines—prosecco or light reds—using ingredients rooted in Tuscan tradition. This hands-on session captures the essence of evening socialising, giving you skills to recreate the ritual at home and share with friends.

2 hoursfrom AUD $175

Civitavecchia Private Rome Shore Excursion full day from cruise

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Civitavecchia Private Rome Shore Excursion full day from cruise

Eight hours exploring Rome on your own terms, departing from Civitavecchia at 8am and returning by 5pm. You'll travel in a private sedan or minivan (up to 8 passengers) with a knowledgeable driver who helps shape your day—hit the major sites or chase what genuinely interests you. No set itinerary means you decide whether to linger at the Forum, tackle the Vatican, or find quieter corners of the city.

Private Transfer From Rome to Naples by Minivan

Door-to-door private transfer between Rome and Naples in a climate-controlled Mercedes minivan, departing from your hotel or Rome Fiumicino Airport. A straightforward three-hour journey without stops, letting you settle in and watch the Italian landscape shift from urban sprawl to coastal scenery. The driver handles navigation and parking; you just need to be ready at pickup time.

Private Kid-Friendly Chocolate Tour in Turin Including Bicerin

A two-hour private chocolate walk through Turin's finest confectionery quarters, tailored for families. Your guide—trained in keeping kids engaged—navigates you to historic chocolate shops and patisseries, where you'll taste local specialities and sip a traditional bicerin (or hot drink/gelato of choice). Perfect introduction to Turin's chocolate heritage without the tourist crowds.

Seafood Cooking Class and 3-course Dinner in Rome

Work through three seafood dishes with Sandra, a Tuscan-born cook who's spent years across Milan and Matera perfecting Italy's regional seafood traditions. You'll master fish handling, sauce-building, and plating techniques under her watch before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with Italian wines. The class runs three hours in Rome and leaves plenty of room for questions and hands-on mistakes.

Daily trekking in the Dolomites in the Fanes area

A 7-hour trek through the Fanes region of the Dolomites, guided by a former ranger who knows the landscape intimately. You'll cover 14 kilometres with nearly 600 metres of elevation gain, moving through UNESCO-listed peaks, alpine meadows, and past mountain lakes and streams. Beyond the scenery, your guide reveals the flora, fauna and local stories you'd otherwise miss—including ties to the Fanes legend. The walk is steep at first, easing once you reach the mountain hut, where you can taste a craft beer brewed using pristine high-altitude water.

Guided Rome Fashion Houses and Italy Authentic Brands Tour

Walk Rome's fashion quarter with a local guide who knows where the labels were born and how they conquered the world. This two-hour circuit takes you past the ateliers and flagship stores of Valentino, Bulgari, Fendi and other Italian houses, tracing their rise from family workshops to global empires. You'll learn the founder stories and spot where Romans actually shop for quality pieces, moving through neighbourhoods that shaped European style.

A private evening cruise on lake Como

Drift across Lake Como's glittering waters at dusk aboard a sleek private vessel, taking in the Alpine backdrop, lakeside hamlets, and centuries-old villas that line the shoreline. This 90-minute evening cruise departs from Como, Cernobbio, or Blevio with your own skipper. Watch the light shift across the water while sipping local wine and nibbling accompaniments—a straightforward, unhurried way to see why this region has captivated travellers for generations.

Cooking class on Arancine in Agrigento

Learn to make Sicilian arancine from scratch in Agrigento during this hands-on 2.5-hour class. Work with local, seasonal ingredients to master the traditional techniques of shaping, coating and frying these golden rice balls. Your instructor will share the history woven through this beloved street food while you prepare a batch to eat straightaway, paired with Sicilian wine if you like.

Private Tour Castel Gandolfo, Frascati with Wine Tasting

A five-hour private drive from Rome explores the Castelli Romani hills, stopping in Frascati to tour a historic winery and taste local whites alongside regional fare. You'll then visit Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer retreat overlooking Lake Albano, wandering its lakeside lanes and terraced gardens (by separate arrangement). The route follows ancient Roman roads and aqueducts, threading through countryside that supplied Rome's tables and cellars for centuries.

3 Italian reds: variety, passion and character in every sip

Taste three Italian reds spanning from the Alpine north to Sicily, learning how to assess body and structure like a pro. Over two hours, you'll sample wines from Alto Adige and beyond, discovering the characteristics that separate a delicate Schiava from a robust Nero d'Avola. This hands-on session teaches practical tasting techniques alongside regional Italian winemaking traditions.

Journey to Discover the Roman Pompeii Strolling among the Ancient Domus

Spend five hours wandering Pompeii's preserved streets with a local guide, stepping through homes, public spaces and leisure buildings frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. This UNESCO site reveals how Romans actually lived—from the Forum's civic grandeur to the bathhouse engineering, gladiator training grounds, and the details of daily life captured in plaster casts and frescoed walls. Skip-the-line access and expert commentary unlock stories the ruins alone won't tell.

Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Easy Lunch

An eight-hour exploration of Vesuvius's most significant sites. Start at Pompeii's haunting ruins, where 79 AD's eruption preserved an entire Roman city in ash and pumice. After wandering the streets and temples, head to a local vineyard for lunch and regional wines. The afternoon pushes higher—a bus carries you to 1,000 metres on Vesuvius's slopes, where an alpine guide unpacks the volcano's violent history before you stand at the crater rim, taking in views across the Gulf of Naples.

8 hoursfrom AUD $358

Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii Private Day Trip from Sorrento with Amazing Guide

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii Private Day Trip from Sorrento with Amazing Guide

Tackle three Bay of Naples classics in a single day: ferry to Capri for the Blue Grotto (or coastal cruise if conditions close it), return to Sorrento's maze of lemon-scented streets for lunch, then drive south to walk among Pompeii's preserved ruins with a local guide. Nine hours, private driver throughout, expert commentary on the eruption that halted time in 79 AD.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1149

New Year's Baroque Concert at Doria Pamphilj Palace

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

New Year's Baroque Concert at Doria Pamphilj Palace

Spend New Year's Eve in a Roman palace hearing seventeenth-century Baroque music played on authentic period instruments. The evening unfolds in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj's private royal apartments—a rarely opened space that few ever see. You'll tour the Princess's intimate rooms before settling into the Throne Hall for a one-hour concert that captures the original sound of the era, candlelit grandeur and all.

Castel Sant’ Angelo Private Guided Tour

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome's 2nd-century fortress perched on the Tiber, with a private guide navigating its layered past. Originally Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, it transformed into a papal stronghold and housed political prisoners including the philosopher Giordano Bruno. This 1–2 hour tour threads through imposing halls, Renaissance frescoes, and the austere torture chamber, finishing on the rooftop belvedere where Vatican domes and the river sprawl beneath you.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $633

Tour of Milan Cathedral & Rooftop for Kids & Families with Skip-The-line Tickets

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Tour of Milan Cathedral & Rooftop for Kids & Families with Skip-The-line Tickets

Explore Milan's most iconic landmark with your family on a 1.5-hour private tour of the Cathedral and rooftops. A guide trained for children leads you through the sprawling Gothic structure and up to the terraces for views across Piazza del Duomo and the ornate Galleria. You'll skip queues and discover centuries of architecture and artistry through games, trivia and interactive storytelling that keeps kids engaged while adults absorb the history.

Tour to Discover Pompeii and Vesuvius

Spend seven hours exploring two of Italy's most compelling sites: the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, frozen by Vesuvius's AD 79 eruption, and the volcano itself. Walk through streets and homes exactly as residents left them nearly two millennia ago, examining frescoes, mosaics, and plaster casts that reveal intimate details of ancient life. Then ascend Mount Vesuvius for sweeping views across the Bay of Naples. An authorised guide, skip-the-line access, and air-conditioned transport make this an efficient deep dive into archaeology and geology combined.

Small-group Street food tour in Siena

Spend three hours navigating Siena's back streets with a local food enthusiast who knows the city's best artisanal producers by name. You'll stop at three family-run shops, taste regional specialities from savoury to sweet, and absorb how Sienese cooks actually shop and eat. Small groups keep things intimate and conversational, letting you ask questions between bites rather than just tick off a checklist.

3 hoursfrom AUD $148

Private Capri,Blue Grotto,Sorrento & Pompeii from Positano/Amalfi

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Capri,Blue Grotto,Sorrento & Pompeii from Positano/Amalfi

Pack three of the Campania coast's biggest draws into a single day: start with a ferry from your Positano or Amalfi base to Capri, where your guide meets you at the port. Depending on conditions, you'll either slip into the Blue Grotto or circuit the island by boat. Then it's another ferry to Sorrento—time to wander lemon-scented streets and soak up views of the Bay of Naples. A private driver whisks you inland to Pompeii's volcanic ruins before returning you home. Eight hours of geography, geology, and ancient life compressed into one outing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $999

Rome Private Tour from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private Tour from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

A nine-hour private tour of Rome's major sights, departing directly from Civitavecchia cruise port with your own English-speaking driver. You'll be collected from the ship at 7:30 am and returned by 4:30 pm, giving you a full day to see the city's iconic landmarks without the worry of navigating yourself. Your driver provides commentary during the drive, though Italian law restricts detailed explanation once you've stepped out of the vehicle.

Private cruise of the sea caves of Syracuse and Ortigia

A private boat tour around Syracuse's historic island of Ortigia and northward to dramatic sea caves carved into limestone cliffs. Your English or Italian-speaking skipper navigates past medieval fortifications, baroque architecture, and the cathedral while sharing local stories, before heading into caves studded with coral formations and stalactites. One hour total, with a 10-minute swimming stop included.

1 hourfrom AUD $333

visit of MARTINA FRANCA-CISTERNINO and CEGLIE MESSAPICA from Bari

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

visit of MARTINA FRANCA-CISTERNINO and CEGLIE MESSAPICA from Bari

A six-to-seven-hour guided tour through three hilltop towns in Puglia's Valle d'Itria, departing from Bari. Visit the baroque elegance of Martina Franca, the whitewashed streets of Cisternino, and the culinary heart of Ceglie Messapica. You'll wind through countryside dotted with trulli stone houses and rolling farmland, exploring centuries-old town centres that reveal the region's architectural and gastronomic heritage.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $275

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri-Pompei Combined Tour

Spend nine hours exploring two of Campania's standout destinations. Begin on Capri, where you'll ride the funicular to the Piazzetta and wander the island's steep lanes lined with boutiques and local craft shops. Pause at Augustus Gardens to take in the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations, then head to Naples and travel by coach to Pompeii's archaeological site. Walk through preserved Roman streets, bathhouses, and civic buildings to grasp how ordinary citizens lived before Vesuvius erupted.

Skip-the-Line Sistine Chapel & Vatican Private Tour

A three-hour guided tour of Vatican City's museums with pre-booked entry, letting you bypass the queues and dive straight in. Your expert guide walks you through Ancient Roman and Greek sculpture, Raphael's frescoed rooms, the Tapestry and Map galleries, and culminates at the Sistine Chapel. You'll cover the Vatican's artistic treasures without the frustration of standing in line for hours.

Ski with a local guide

A half-day guided ski tour through Italy's Cinque Torri area with a local who knows the terrain. You'll navigate from the distinctive five-tower landmark down through varied terrain, breaking for lunch at a mountain chalet beneath Mount Averau before descending via forest trails back to the car. Suits intermediate skiers with reasonable fitness; private transport included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Wonders of the Spada Palace and Gallery Private Guided Tour in Rome

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Wonders of the Spada Palace and Gallery Private Guided Tour in Rome

This private 2.5-hour tour unlocks Palazzo Spada, a 17th-century Renaissance gem in Rome that most visitors overlook. An art historian guides you through richly appointed chambers housing paintings by Titian, Guercino, and Artemisia Gentileschi. The palace's centrepiece is Borromini's optical illusion corridor—a 9-metre passage engineered to appear far longer than it actually is. You'll examine the architectural trickery and baroque masterworks in intimate detail, with only your group present.

2h 30mfrom AUD $375

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