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Private luxury transfer from Rome to Florence or Naples
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private luxury transfer from Rome to Florence or Naples

Slip out of Rome in a private, air-conditioned car with a professional driver who collects you from your hotel or Fiumicino Airport and delivers you to [Florence](/places/florence) or Naples. The three- to four-hour journey bypasses the hassle of trains and shared shuttles—your itinerary, your pace, your comfort. Bottled water included; luggage allowance covers two bags per passenger.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $513
Taxi TRANSFER from CATANIA airport or city to NOTO (or viceversa)
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Taxi TRANSFER from CATANIA airport or city to NOTO (or viceversa)

Direct private transfer from Catania airport or city centre to Noto, the Sicilian baroque jewel and UNESCO site, taking around 65 minutes. Your driver—fully licensed, fluent in English and French—navigates the route while you settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water. A straightforward, comfortable way to reach Noto without the hassle of public transport or ride-shares.

1h 5mfrom AUD $183
Legends Alive: Guided Pantheon Tour Reveals Secrets of the Gods
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Legends Alive: Guided Pantheon Tour Reveals Secrets of the Gods

Walk through the Pantheon in Rome with a knowledgeable guide who unpicks its layered history and architecture across an hour. You'll skip the main queue and hear stories that connect the building's Roman origins to its later transformations. Your guide points out details most visitors miss—from how light enters through the oculus to the engineering that's kept this structure standing for nearly two millennia. This isn't a rushed tick-box visit; it's a proper read of a building that shaped Western architecture.

1 hourfrom AUD $158
Discover Ljubljana Private Tour from Trieste
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Discover Ljubljana Private Tour from Trieste

Break away from your cruise ship for a 6-hour guided exploration of Ljubljana, Slovenia's vibrant capital, departing from Trieste. Your local guide navigates you through the Old Town's winding lanes, past the famous Dragon Bridge and riverside walks, with breathing room to hunt down Slovenian food or browse local shops. Transport, water, and port pickup are sorted; you just bring your passport and curiosity.

6 hoursfrom AUD $899
Scenic Cruise & Coastal Bliss from Sorrento to Nerano
★ 5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Scenic Cruise & Coastal Bliss from Sorrento to Nerano

A 4-hour coastal cruise departing Sorrento that follows the Amalfi shoreline to the fishing village of Nerano. The boat hugs craggy cliffs and cuts through turquoise waters, stopping at secluded anchorages where you can swim or simply drift. Prosecco and fresh fruit flow on board. Once in Nerano, dock time allows a leisurely lunch at one of the waterfront trattorias—try the local spaghetti speciality—or stay aboard and float in the shallows with a book.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1249
Private tour guide Conversano, the history of ancient Norba a few steps from the sea
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private tour guide Conversano, the history of ancient Norba a few steps from the sea

Walk through Conversano with a local guide uncovering two millennia of Apulian history in just two hours. This guided tour traces the town's evolution from ancient settlement through medieval stronghold, starting at the imposing Acquaviva d'Aragona castle and finishing at the Romanesque cathedral. You'll navigate narrow streets lined with nobles' residences, explore monastic cloisters, and see artefacts spanning prehistoric to Roman periods. The sea lies close by, but the focus stays firmly on the layered architecture and stories embedded in stone.

2 hoursfrom AUD $441
Mini cruises to discover Ogliastra, the heart of Sardina
★ 5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Mini cruises to discover Ogliastra, the heart of Sardina

Sail through Ogliastra's remote coastline aboard a well-appointed vessel built for these waters. Over four days, you'll anchor in coves with crystalline sea and dramatic cliffs, swimming directly from the boat or exploring by dinghy. The skipper's decade of local knowledge means you'll find spots most visitors miss—hidden beaches, limestone formations, and the kind of isolation that makes Sardinia's eastern edge special.

4 daysfrom AUD $5329
Venice Local Life in San Polo & Cannaregio Small Group Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Venice Local Life in San Polo & Cannaregio Small Group Tour

This two-hour walking tour cuts through San Polo and Cannaregio to show you where Venetians actually live. Your local guide steers you past the postcard squares—Campo Santi Apostoli, the legendary Marco Polo house, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo with its basilica—and into the quieter campielli where daily life unfolds. You'll finish at the waterfront near San Zaccaria church, having pieced together how Venice's neighbourhoods tick beyond the tourist crush.

2 hoursfrom AUD $58
Lake Como Experience Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Lake Como Experience Tour

Pedal through Lake Como's most photogenic corners on a curated four-hour route that strings together dramatic hillside climbs and tucked-away waterfront hamlets. This ride trades the main tourist drag for quieter lakeside passages where you'll find proper views—mountains rising straight from the water, villages clinging to the slopes—and stops designed around good food and better scenery. Routes scale to your ability: solid amateurs get proper challenges; casual riders discover spots no car could reach.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200
Private tasting of Luxury wines with artichoke in Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private tasting of Luxury wines with artichoke in Rome

You'll taste premium Italian wines—each bottle worth €50 or more—paired with Roman artichoke dishes across five courses in a private venue. A Tasting Notebook walks you through identifying flavour profiles and aromas as you learn to critique like a sommelier. Two hours in Rome, rounded out with liqueurs, digestives, coffee or tea.

2 hoursfrom AUD $498
Private Transfer from Taormina to Syracuse with Tour options
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Taormina to Syracuse with Tour options

Skip the shuttle queues and travel between Taormina and Syracuse in your own car with a driver who knows the coast. This private transfer takes 1–2 hours and whisks up to three passengers directly between accommodations. You'll have a chance to pause at viewpoints or local stops along the way, and can opt to extend the journey with a guided tour if the mood strikes.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $216
Napoli Segreta: Tour Decumani, Anime Pezzentelle & Laboratorio
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Napoli Segreta: Tour Decumani, Anime Pezzentelle & Laboratorio

Venture into Naples' hidden centre on this 2.5-hour walking tour that threads through the Decumani district, explores the haunting cult of the Pezzentelle souls at the Church of Purgatory, then concludes with a hands-on collage workshop in a local craftsperson's studio. You'll create and take home a one-off artwork that captures the city's layered history and spiritual character, guided throughout by someone who knows these backstreets intimately.

2h 30mfrom AUD $173
Private Departure Naples City to Naples Airport NAP by Minivan
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Departure Naples City to Naples Airport NAP by Minivan

Skip the taxi queues and language hassles at Naples airport. This private minivan service picks you up from your city-centre hotel and delivers you straight to the terminal, giving you breathing room before your flight. A professional driver meets you with a nameplate, and you'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes Benz Vito with up to five other passengers. The journey takes around 18 minutes depending on traffic. Bottled water, airport taxes and a 20-minute wait are all included.

18 minfrom AUD $81
Electric Scooter Rental in Molise
★ 5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Electric Scooter Rental in Molise

Rent an electric scooter for up to a full day and cruise the Molise coastline at your own pace. Based in Termoli, you'll weave through the medieval old town, past the Torretta fortress, and out to neighbouring villages like Campomarino. The silent motor lets you hear the streets and spot details—frescoes, alleyways, sea views—that rush past on foot. Helmets provided.

4 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $58
Explore Rome's Heart: A Captivating Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Explore Rome's Heart: A Captivating Walking Tour

Walk Rome's centre with a guide who knows the stories behind the stones. This 2.5-hour circuit takes in Piazza Venezia's Vittoriano, the spot where Caesar fell at Largo Argentina, Piazza Navona's Bernini fountains, the still-functioning Pantheon from AD 138, and ends at Trevi Fountain before a final pause at the Spanish Steps. You'll cover ground on foot with a live guide and online support included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $112
Montalbano TV Show Locations Tour from Siracusa
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Montalbano TV Show Locations Tour from Siracusa

Follow the backroads of southeastern Sicily to the settings of Inspector Montalbano, the Italian crime drama. This 8–9 hour tour from Siracusa takes you through the fictional town of Vigata and real locations used throughout the series: the police headquarters, Montalbano's seaside home, the baroque church, beachside trattoria, and the countryside villas of the show's antagonists. Your guide navigates you past film sets and explains the stories behind each location, weaving together the island's actual towns with their on-screen identities.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $466
Sicilian Photography Workshop
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Sicilian Photography Workshop

Spend three days capturing Sicily's landscapes and light with a photographer-led workshop. You'll move through varied terrain—coastal villages, baroque towns, rural interiors—practising composition and technique in real conditions. Each day combines shooting sessions with technical feedback, breakfast, lunch and dinner included. A Travelosophy guide stays on call throughout, offering logistical support and local knowledge.

3 daysfrom AUD $3560
Best of Vatican City Complete Full-day Private Tour & Pick-up
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Best of Vatican City Complete Full-day Private Tour & Pick-up

A six-hour private Vatican tour with early entry access, led by an art historian who steers you beyond the standard circuit. You'll explore the Tapestry Gallery, Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery and Raphael's Rooms—but the real draw is discovering the lesser-known corners most visitors miss. Hotel pickup is included, and your guide adapts the itinerary if papal events restrict access, pivoting to deeper museum exploration instead.

6 hoursfrom AUD $876
Capri luxury boat experience PLUS
★ 5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri luxury boat experience PLUS

A seven to eight-hour yacht charter around Capri that pairs coastal cruising with swimming and snorkelling in sheltered coves. Your skipper navigates beyond the usual tourist routes to lesser-known sea caves whilst you enjoy wine, Prosecco, and local aperitivo fare—Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, charcuterie, and snacks—against backdrops of Roman ruins and the town's clifftop architecture. The boat accommodates up to six passengers and includes equipment and transfers from your hotel or nearby port.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3582
Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Olbia: visit a myrtle-making factory with tasting

Walk through Sardinian myrtle groves overlooking the Gulf of Marinella, then step into the production workshop to see how berries transform into liqueurs and bitters. Your guide leads you through the growing process before settling in for a sensory session: taste five distinct myrtle varieties paired with local pecorino, cured meats, dark chocolate and artisanal ice cream, plus a separate olfactory exploration of essential oils made on-site. A 90-minute deep dive into flavour and fragrance in eastern Sardinia.

1h 30mfrom AUD $129
Art Thief in Brera: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Milan
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Art Thief in Brera: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Milan

Channel your inner art thief and navigate Milan's Brera neighbourhood through smartphone-guided puzzles that unlock a fictional heist narrative. Solve challenges at your own pace over 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, and the app feeds you directions and story beats as you visit Palazzo di Brera, the Botanical Garden, Accademia di Belle Arti, and tucked-away corners like Fontana dei Baci. It's part puzzle game, part urban exploration—no guide required, just curiosity and a phone.

50 min – 1h 20mfrom AUD $9
Bergamo sightseeings tour. Magic of medieval town.
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Bergamo sightseeings tour. Magic of medieval town.

Explore Bergamo's upper town on a three-hour guided walk through one of Lombardy's best-preserved medieval settlements. Your guide leads you past Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches and bell towers whilst navigating the town's characteristic cobbled lanes. You'll discover hidden piazzas, ornate fountains and reach viewpoints overlooking the Lombardy plains—a straightforward introduction to the city's layered history without rushing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $416
4 Hours Private Venice Northern Gems Murano Burano Torcello Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

4 Hours Private Venice Northern Gems Murano Burano Torcello Tour

This four-hour private boat tour departs from Zattere in Dorsoduro and explores the northern lagoon islands beyond central Venice. You'll visit Murano's working glass furnaces, wander Burano's colourful streets and lace shops, then venture to quieter Torcello and the monastic San Francesco del Deserto. The route loops back through the historic Arsenale shipyard with views across to St Mark's Square. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through each stop by private motorboat, revealing the lagoon's layered history and craft heritage.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1249
Ischia Private Day Stress Free Tour From Naples
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Ischia Private Day Stress Free Tour From Naples

A private eight-hour excursion from Naples to the island of Ischia, with ferry transfers and a local guide navigating the island's coastal towns and volcanic landscape. Depart Molo Beverello by fast ferry, then explore via private minivan with stops at Ischia Ponte, Forio, Lacco Ameno, and the thermal springs of Casamicciola Terme. Return to Naples by evening ferry. Designed for a relaxed pace without the rush of group tours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $633
Private Home Cooking Class with Paola in Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Home Cooking Class with Paola in Rome

Learn to cook Roman classics in Paola's home kitchen, where five decades of family cooking knowledge come alive over three hours. You'll prepare and eat dishes that define the city's food culture, guided by Paola herself alongside her husband Domenico and son Andrea. This isn't a sterile cooking school—it's an afternoon in a Roman household where food, stories, and hospitality are woven together. Wine and meals included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $133
Full-Day Private Tour of Lake Como from Milan
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full-Day Private Tour of Lake Como from Milan

This bespoke full-day tour showcases Lake Como's dramatic shoreline and Alpine backdrop on your terms. Starting from Milan, you'll travel to Como via train or private car, then explore the medieval old town before boarding a boat—public or private—to glide past legendary villas, hidden waterfalls and canyon walls. Your expert guide steers you through Bellagio and Varenna, two villages that cling to steep slopes above turquoise water. You control the pace, with built-in time for lunch and browsing local shops.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1149
Private Wine Tasting (local) with Artichoke in Rome
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Wine Tasting (local) with Artichoke in Rome

Learn to taste wine like a sommelier during this two-hour private session in a Rome venue styled after ancient times. You'll work through a curated selection of quality wines paired with artichokes, a cornerstone of Roman cooking. A tasting notebook walks you through evaluating each wine's colour, aroma, and flavour, turning you into the expert for the afternoon.

2 hoursfrom AUD $225
Private Vatican Guided Tour - Museums & Sistine Chapel
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Vatican Guided Tour - Museums & Sistine Chapel

A private four-hour Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with hotel collection and drop-off, featuring a dedicated guide who navigates you past the queues. You'll move through galleries housing Renaissance masterworks and papal treasures, culminating in Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling. The guide provides context as you walk, eliminating ticket-gathering stress and long waits at entrances.

4 hoursfrom AUD $716
Private Sailing Boat Tour to the Tonnara of Scopello
★ 5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Sailing Boat Tour to the Tonnara of Scopello

Sail the Tyrrhenian coast aboard a vintage 1978 Italian sloop, anchoring off the Tonnara di Scopello's dramatic rock formations. This three to four-hour private charter takes a maximum of five passengers from Marina di Balestrate near Palermo, combining seaborne views of the historic tuna trap with a swimming stop and local Sicilian lunch. The boat's character and intimate crew make this a genuine maritime experience rather than a ferry ride.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $283
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Vatican Museums' masterpieces with a licensed guide over two hours. You'll navigate Renaissance galleries and stand beneath Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling without the typical wait. The tour covers painted vaults, Raphael-school tapestries, and centuries of artistic legacy. Wireless headsets ensure you hear every detail as crowds flow around you.

2 hoursfrom AUD $142
Vineyards tour with Electric Jeep with wine tasting
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Vineyards tour with Electric Jeep with wine tasting

Explore Umbria's rolling vineyard landscape in a silent electric Jeep, cutting through rows of vines without the noise and fumes of traditional vehicles. You'll visit a working winery to taste wines alongside local cheeses and cured meats, then sample the region's prized extra virgin olive oil. The two-hour experience suits all fitness levels and works rain or shine—poor weather simply shifts the action indoors to the cellar.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108
Vatican Tour VIP Experience: Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Vatican Tour VIP Experience: Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

Navigate the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with a private guide over four hours, sidestepping queues entirely. Your guide steers you through galleries of Renaissance masterworks—Raphael, Michelangelo and beyond—explaining what matters most rather than leaving you adrift in the overwhelming scale of the collections. You'll have breathing room to linger and ask questions, moving at a pace that suits you.

4 hoursfrom AUD $810
Vatican & Beyond: Private Tour with dedicated Driver & Entry
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Vatican & Beyond: Private Tour with dedicated Driver & Entry

A seven-hour private tour of Rome combining the Vatican Museums, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), and Palatine Hill with your own driver and skip-the-line entry where available. Hotel collection is included, along with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and onboard WiFi. This setup lets you navigate Rome's heavyweight sights without queuing, moving at your own pace across the city's ancient and Renaissance layers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $939
Private Tour to Como and Bellagio from Milan with optional Boat
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour to Como and Bellagio from Milan with optional Boat

Your driver collects you from your Milan hotel and takes you to Lake Como for a full day exploring two of its most picturesque towns. You'll spend around four hours at leisure in Como and Bellagio, with a private guide leading a two-hour walk through Como's centro storico. The boat option lets you cross the water between towns, seeing the lake's famous villas and mountains from the water. Eight hours total, door-to-door from your accommodation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1133
Real Neapolitan Pizza Class in a Historic Pizzeria
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Real Neapolitan Pizza Class in a Historic Pizzeria

Learn to shape and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza in a working historic pizzeria, the birthplace of this UNESCO-recognised craft. Over nearly three hours, you'll master dough techniques passed through generations, top your creation, and watch it emerge from a traditional wood-fired oven. You'll eat what you make, paired with coffee or soft drinks. Transport to the pizzeria is included.

2h 45mfrom AUD $213
Group Pasta & Tasting Experience
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Group Pasta & Tasting Experience

Learn to cook Caprese pasta dishes in a sun-dappled kitchen at a private villa in Anacapri, guided by Gianluca, a chef whose family has worked island kitchens for generations. Over two hours, you'll prepare lunch from scratch, taste premium local olive oils, and hear stories about living and raising a family on Capri from Gianluca's Australian wife Holly and their longtime friend Luigi. Everything's included—transport, wine, coffee, and printed recipes to take home.

2 hoursfrom AUD $366
10-Hour Private Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

10-Hour Private Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo

This 10-hour private drive takes you from Palermo to Europe's most active volcano and Sicily's most famous coastal town. You'll ascend Mount Etna to Sapienza refuge, then head to Taormina, where Hellenistic ruins and dramatic clifftop views frame the Ionian Sea. A bilingual driver handles transport and shares local context throughout, though this is a self-guided itinerary rather than a structured tour with commentary.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $500
Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Etruscan Countryside
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Etruscan Countryside

Explore two significant Etruscan settlements south of Rome on this 9-hour private excursion from Civitavecchia Port. Your driver guides you through the Lazio countryside to Tarquinia and Cerveteri, where you'll walk through ancient burial grounds and tour the world's most important Etruscan collection. A flexible itinerary lets you set the pace at each stop, returning to the port refreshed and loaded with artefacts of pre-Roman Italian civilisation.

9 hoursfrom AUD $686
Mamma Mia! Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Private Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Mamma Mia! Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Private Tour

A 3-hour private tour through Rome's most iconic archaeological sites. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena and seating tiers, then walk to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where emperors once governed. Your guide shares stories of gladiatorial contests, imperial rule, and the political heart of ancient Rome, bringing crumbling temples, arches and government buildings back to life across one of history's most significant landscapes.

3 hoursfrom AUD $440
Transfer from Treviso Airport to Trieste
★ 5.0 (2)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Treviso Airport to Trieste

Direct transfer from Treviso Airport to Trieste covering approximately 120 kilometres in around two hours. You'll travel in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle, typically solo unless other passengers are booked on the same flight or within 30 minutes of your arrival. The fare includes all taxes and administrative charges. The route connects northeastern Italy's main airport hub to the Adriatic port city, ideal for travellers heading to Trieste's historic centre, coastal areas, or onward destinations.

2 hoursfrom AUD $267
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