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Florence Luxury Wine Tasting Experience and cold cuts & sommelier

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Florence Luxury Wine Tasting Experience and cold cuts & sommelier

A Florentine sommelier walks you through four Tuscan wines, each paired with regional cured meats and cheeses. This 60-minute tasting anchors you in the flavours of Tuscany—what the region produces and how locals eat it. You'll taste working knowledge rather than abstract tasting notes, finishing with a solid grasp of which wines match which foods.

Private Vintage Fiat 500 Tour in Chianti From Florence

Explore Chianti's rolling hills in a classic Fiat 500, the car that defined Italian character. This five-hour private tour winds through medieval hamlets and introduces you to local winemakers, food artisans, and craftspeople on narrow country roads where the tiny Fiat thrives. The day culminates at a multigenerational organic vineyard where you'll tour the cellars, taste their Chianti Classico, and eat a proper Tuscan lunch prepared by the family that's farmed the land for centuries.

All Inclusive Weeklong Tour of Salento's Coasts and Countryside

Eight days exploring Salento's coastline and interior villages, eating what locals eat and meeting the families behind it. You'll skip the guidebook stops entirely—instead, you'll find yourself in neighbourhood trattorias, at market stalls where vendors know regulars by name, and walking through towns that move at their own unhurried pace. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, sourced from producers within the region. It's designed for travellers wanting genuine connection rather than sightseeing efficiency.

8 daysfrom AUD $5695

Private tour in Western Sicily. Segesta, Erice and Saline di Nubia

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private tour in Western Sicily. Segesta, Erice and Saline di Nubia

An eight-hour guided tour through Western Sicily's standout sites: the Greek temples at Segesta, the hilltop medieval town of Erice, and the salt ponds of Nubia. Your driver-guide navigates you through landscapes shaped by ancient civilisations and natural wonders, stopping at each location to unpack the stories behind the ruins, architecture and working traditions. The vehicle is air-conditioned with water provided; you'll handle entry fees and lunch separately.

Appia Antica, Caffarella Park, The Appian Way & Roman Catacombs

A four-hour guided tour venturing beyond Rome's centro storico to walk the ancient Appian Way and descend into the subterranean Christian burial chambers that honeycomb the countryside. Your private driver and archaeologically-minded guide shepherd you through Caffarella Park's protected landscape, where moss-covered paving stones and underground galleries reveal layers of Roman life far removed from the crowded Forum.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1247

Private Day trip from Naples to Ravello Positano Sorrento

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day trip from Naples to Ravello Positano Sorrento

A private eight-hour drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) departing from Naples, Sorrento, or nearby ports. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic clifftop roads connecting Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano, offering commentary throughout. The itinerary suits cruise passengers and hotel guests wanting flexibility to explore three coastal towns without group constraints. Hotel or port collection and return included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $784

Rome Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Guide and No Crowds

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Guide and No Crowds

Walk Rome's centre before the tour buses arrive on this two-hour early morning circuit. Your local guide leads a small group through the quiet streets of Via dei Condotti, Piazza Colonna and past the Trevi Fountain, finishing at Piazza Navona when the squares are still largely empty. You'll see the city's famous landmarks—baroque fountains, ancient columns, Renaissance architecture—without the usual throng of visitors jostling for photos.

2 - Hour Homabio Holistic Treatment in Bari – Deep Mind, Body Relax

This two-hour Homabio treatment in Bari combines facial work and foot reflexology to dial down tension and restore physical balance. Trained therapists customise each session to your body's needs, drawing on traditional wellness practices that boost circulation and ease muscular tightness. You'll start with herbal tea and leave feeling genuinely restored rather than merely pampered.

Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba

Learn to cook Piedmontese classics in a farmhouse kitchen near Alba, working alongside your host to prepare dishes like potato gnocchi with Castelmagno cheese and hazelnut cake. You'll cook for two hours, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wine and aperitifs, surrounded by the vineyards that define the Langhe region.

Mantua City Centre Walking Tour

Walk through Mantua's compact centre with a local guide who unpacks the city's layered Renaissance past. In two hours, you'll trace the Gonzaga dynasty's influence across piazzas and palaces, visit the Unesco-listed old town, and learn how this lakeside city inspired Verdi and Shakespeare. The guide speaks English and moves at a comfortable pace suitable for all fitness levels.

Best of The Vatican Skip the line Tour with Sistine Chapel

Navigate the Vatican's masterpieces in three hours with a guide who knows the shortcuts. You'll see Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Raphael's frescoed rooms, the Tapestry and Map galleries, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling without standing in queues for hours. Pre-booked access gets you straight in to explore the artistic heart of Vatican City, though St Peter's Basilica itself isn't included on this tour.

Explore the magic Nativity Scene Market with private Guide

Walk through Naples' historic centre during the Christmas season with a private guide, starting at Piazza Bellini's Greek ruins and threading through Renaissance squares, medieval churches, and the famous nativity-scene artisan quarter. This two-hour circuit reveals layers of the city's past—from ancient walls to Baroque churches—whilst Christmas markets and seasonal decorations set the mood. You'll pause for espresso at a café with Maradona ties and finish at the Cathedral of San Gennaro, learning about the city's patron saint. Minimum four participants required.

Bolgheri Wine Tour from Livorno

Spend a full day exploring Bolgheri, Tuscany's celebrated wine corridor southeast of Livorno. You'll visit two working estates, tasting their distinct styles, and break for lunch at a neighbourhood trattoria serving regional dishes. The route takes you through rolling vineyards and cypress-lined roads, far enough from tourist hubs to feel like you've found something genuine. Seven to eight hours door-to-door, with air-conditioned transport and English-speaking driver throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1465

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Guided tour of Herculaneum

Walk through Herculaneum, the Roman settlement entombed by Vesuvius in 79 AD. This two-hour guided tour explores the remarkably preserved town buried under volcanic material near Naples, Italy. Your local expert reveals how pyroclastic flows sealed the site in ash and pumice, leaving it more compact and intimate than its famous neighbour. You'll navigate genuine streets, homes and public spaces frozen in time, witnessing how ordinary Romans lived before the mountain changed everything.

Private Transfer from Hotels in Florence to the Pisa Airport

A private car whisks you from your [Florence](/places/florence) hotel to Pisa Airport in roughly 1–2 hours, depending on traffic. Your driver meets you at your accommodation, handles luggage, and delivers you straight to the terminal. Available round-the-clock, the service uses Mercedes sedans for couples or pairs, larger vans for groups up to eight. You'll know the price upfront—no hidden charges or surge pricing.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $308

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Pisa Private Cooking Class

Learn to cook traditional Pisan dishes in a private kitchen session with a sommelier and art historian who's been hosting international visitors for over five years. This one-day class explores Italian food culture through hands-on preparation, paired with local wines and insights into Tuscany's artistic and culinary heritage. Water, wine, coffee and dessert are provided throughout.

Private tour of the Conero Riviera on a sailing boat

Set sail from Ancona's working port to explore the Conero Riviera's dramatic coastline on a private eight-hour voyage. Navigate hidden coves and anchor at Due Sorelle beach while the skipper handles the boat. Break up the sailing with swimming, paddleboarding, or simply lounging under the awning. Local aperitifs and regional wines feature throughout the day. The boat accommodates up to six passengers, making it ideal for small groups or families after a genuinely relaxed pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1249

WWII Anzio and Surroundings Veteran Private Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

WWII Anzio and Surroundings Veteran Private Tour

This eight-hour private tour traces the Allied advance toward Rome through Anzio's WWII landscape, departing from your hotel in a comfortable minivan. You'll visit the world's largest WWII museum, explore the hilltop medieval fortress of Sermoneta—where German artillery once targeted approaching forces—and pay respects at the American War Cemetery. A driver provides live context throughout, with time for lunch at a local restaurant. The route covers roughly an hour from Rome and connects the strategic geography of the Italian campaign to personal stories of those who fought there.

Truly Italian! Rome's Best Flavors

A three-hour flavour crawl through one of Rome's historic neighbourhoods, hitting 15+ stops from breakfast through lunch. You'll start with cornetto and cappuccino at a neighbourhood café, work through a traditional market sampling cured meats and cheese, grab street food at a generations-old spot, then sit down to pasta and wine whilst learning about Roman foodways. A kitchen visit shows how classics come together before you finish with dessert and coffee like a local would.

Private Tour Of Herculaneum & Mount Vesuvius

Travel by private Mercedes minivan to two of Campania's most significant sites. Start at Herculaneum, the Roman town frozen by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD, then drive to Mount Vesuvius itself for a moderate walk to the crater rim. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and logistics over six hours, leaving you free to absorb the layered history of the region—from preserved streets and buildings to the volcano's own dramatic geology.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1282

Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI) - Departure Private Transfer

Skip the cruise port taxi queues and arrange a private car straight to Bari International Airport. Your driver collects you at a set time with a nameplate, handling your luggage and getting you to the terminal in about 25 minutes. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the fare includes all taxes—no surprises at the end. Straightforward, reliable, and worth booking ahead if you're cutting it fine for a flight.

Castle, medieval village, Venetian baroque garden, wine tasting private tour

Explore the rolling Euganean Hills south of Venice with a private guide on this full-day adventure through three distinct worlds. You'll wander a preserved medieval settlement, stroll through a Venetian villa's baroque gardens, tour the fortress at Monselice with expert commentary, then finish at a local vineyard sampling regional wines. Eight to nine hours of unhurried discovery with transport and entrance fees included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1134

By Ebike: Visit an Art Park and Wine Taste in the Classic Chianti

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

By Ebike: Visit an Art Park and Wine Taste in the Classic Chianti

Pedal through Chianti's rolling countryside on an e-bike, tracing the region's legendary gravel routes at a contemplative pace. You'll discover contemporary art installations scattered across the landscape before reaching the Chianti Sculpture Park, then swing by Scopeto—the filming location for Letters to Juliet—where a local winery awaits. Taste three glasses of Chianti Classico paired with regional charcuterie and cheese, guided by a certified expert who knows every hill and vineyard. The five-hour loop returns you to Siena on two wheels.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Private Tour

A three-hour private walkthrough of the Vatican Museums culminating in the Sistine Chapel, led by an art historian who navigates you past the main crowds towards quieter galleries and lesser-trafficked wings. You'll stand beneath Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes without the usual noise and shoulder-to-shoulder crush, gaining breathing room to absorb the scale and detail of Renaissance mastery. Your guide speaks multiple languages and entry tickets are included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $2165

Pompeii & Archaeological Museum: Skip-the-Line with your Archaeologist

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii & Archaeological Museum: Skip-the-Line with your Archaeologist

Spend five-and-a-half hours with a Vesuvian archaeologist exploring both Pompeii's excavated streets and Naples' National Archaeological Museum. You'll bypass queues at the main entrance and walk through two millennia of preserved Roman life—from domestic quarters and shops to the museum's cache of frescoes, mosaics and artefacts. A lunch break separates the two sites, giving you time to process what you've seen.

Three Hour Pasta Course with Final Tasting

Learn to shape and roll fresh pasta from scratch in a relaxed Italian kitchen, then cook and taste what you've made with wine. This three-and-a-half-hour session keeps groups small so you get genuine hands-on guidance, not a lecture. You'll work at your own pace in a functional space designed for actual cooking, not just showing off, and sit down to eat together at the end.

Rome: 4-Hour Private Tour with Driver

Your private driver guides you through Rome's most compelling landmarks over four hours, stopping at your preferred squares, ecclesiastical architecture, and fountains while you set the pace. The air-conditioned vehicle lets you cover ground efficiently, pausing whenever something catches your eye—a baroque detail, a gelato shop, a corner that deserves lingering. You'll see what matters to you, not what a schedule demands.

4 hoursfrom AUD $310

Capri, Positano and Pompeii Private Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri, Positano and Pompeii Private Tour

This eight-hour private tour strings together three iconic Campania destinations: the glamorous island of Capri, the pastel-draped village of Positano perched on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), and the haunting ruins of Pompeii. You'll travel by jetfoil, cable car, and private vehicle with a licensed guide, exploring Capri's upscale piazza and narrow lanes, savouring lunch with views of fishing boats bobbing below Positano's clifftop houses, then walking through Pompeii's preserved villas, theatres, and daily-life relics—bakeries, wine bars, wrestling grounds—frozen in time by Vesuvius.

8 hoursfrom AUD $916

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Shared Drive

Eight-hour guided drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) departing Naples at 9 am. Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes with a small group, following the winding cliff roads past dramatic gorges and pastel-coloured villages. Your guide shares local stories and history as you stop at vantage points to photograph the coastline and explore towns at your own pace. Returns by 5 pm.

Private Tour: Ancient Pompeii and Horseback Ride on Mt Vesuvius

Combine two of Campania's most compelling sites in a single day: explore Pompeii's haunting streets and structures on foot, then saddle up for a horseback trek through Vesuvius National Park with views across the Bay of Naples. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel or cruise terminal and handles the logistics, whilst a local guide accompanies the ride and shares volcanic history. Seven hours total, finishing with local wine and bruschetta back at the stables.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1099

Herculaneum Private Two-hour Tour With A Real Archaeologist

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Herculaneum Private Two-hour Tour With A Real Archaeologist

A two-hour private archaeological tour of Herculaneum led by a qualified archaeologist who unpicks the site's finest structures and artefacts. You'll examine luxury Roman homes—the House of Dears with its famous bronze statuary, Neptune and Amphitrite residence, and the Samnite dwelling—alongside public baths and the newly accessible Padiglione della Barca. This shelter preserves a charred boat discovered on the shoreline, surrounded by skeletal remains and coins: likely evidence of residents' final bid to outrun Vesuvius's fury in 79 AD.

Helicopter flight over Mount Etna

A 20-minute private helicopter tour departing from Castiglione di Sicilia that flies directly over Mount Etna's active craters. You'll see Europe's highest active volcano from an aerial perspective impossible from the ground. The flight can be extended to include views of Taormina and its ancient Greek theatre, with sweeping vistas over the coastline and landscapes that featured in the White Lotus series.

Cooking class in Tuscany - Montepulciano AT YOUR PRIVATE VILLA

A professional Italian chef arrives at your Montepulciano villa to teach you how to prepare a three-course traditional meal from scratch. Over four hours, you'll learn regional cooking techniques and tricks directly from someone trained to restaurant standards, then sit down together to eat what you've made. It's a hands-on evening spent with friends or family in your own space, guided by chefs vetted through rigorous quality control.

At home, with the family - Cooking Class

A four-hour cooking class in Emilia-Romagna where you'll learn to hand-roll pasta and craft traditional pastries alongside a local cook. You'll prepare dishes like tagliatelle, tortellini, and passatelli from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and water included. This is cooking as it happens in family kitchens across the region—no shortcuts, proper technique, genuine food.

Cagliari: Full-Day Private Tour of Sardinia's Hidden Beaches from Chia

An eight-hour private jeep exploration of Chia's award-winning coves and beaches on Sardinia's southern coast. Your guide navigates you through a series of secluded swimming spots with transparent turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling. Depart from your Chia-area hotel with all gear supplied, returning by late afternoon. The route showcases why these stretches of sand have twice earned recognition as Italy's finest.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1048

Cooking Class and Shopping at Ortigia Market and lunch

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cooking Class and Shopping at Ortigia Market and lunch

Shop the morning catch at Ortigia's working market with a Sicilian chef, then cook three courses—antipasto, mains, and contorni—in their restaurant kitchen. You'll taste local wines and producers' samples before preparing lunch, which you'll eat at the chef's table in Syracuse. Three hours covers market navigation, hands-on cooking of regional classics, and a proper sit-down meal with wine.

Verona Food Tour

This 3.5-hour Verona food tour takes you through the city's backstreet trattorias and neighbourhood spots where locals actually eat. You'll taste Veronese classics—from risotto all'amarone to pandoro—while your guide shares stories about the dishes and the places that serve them. Lunch is included, and you'll meet fellow travellers keen on proper regional food rather than tourist menus.

Private Pompeii & Herculaneum Shore Excursion from Naples Port

Skip the queues and explore Pompeii and Herculaneum with a private guide who knows where the tourists aren't looking. You'll have six to seven hours from Naples port to walk preserved Roman streets, examine intact frescoes and domestic spaces, and hear stories about how ordinary people lived two millennia ago. Your driver handles transport whilst your guide does the heavy interpretive lifting—expect genuine insight, not rushed commentary.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $775

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Bolgheri Wine Tour from Lucca

An eight-hour private tour from Lucca into Bolgheri's wine country, visiting two established producers and stopping in the eponymous village for lunch. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who provides commentary throughout. The region produces some of Italy's most sought-after reds, and the tour deliberately avoids the tourist crush found elsewhere in Tuscany. Choose your wineries in advance or let the operator suggest proven favourites.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1465

"Hands in dough" Cooking Class with Lunch

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

"Hands in dough" Cooking Class with Lunch

Roll up your sleeves for two and a half hours learning to shape pasta from scratch the way Italian cooks have for generations. You'll work through dough mixing, rolling, and cutting before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with wines produced locally. The class unfolds in Italy and wraps up with lunch included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $183

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