Tours in Italy
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Off the beathen path Florence walking tour
Explore [Florence](/places/florence) beyond the crowded centro storico on this three-hour walk through Oltrarno and San Frediano, where artisan workshops outnumber souvenir stands. Wander the maze of lanes around Palazzo Pitti discovering working shoemakers, goldsmiths, leather bookbinders, and ceramicists. Skip-the-line access included. You'll see craftspeople at their benches rather than their output in museum cases, and emerge with a genuine sense of how the city actually functions.

Rome in a Day: Vatican and Colosseum Combined Guided Tour
A nine-and-a-half-hour guided tour covering Rome's two heavyweight attractions. Start with the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning, then pivot to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum in the afternoon. Your guide navigates you through centuries of art, architecture and gladiatorial history across both sites. Groups stay small at 20 people maximum. Lunch and transport between venues are on you.

Private Cooking Class: Pasta, Orvieto Tour and Tasting
Learn to roll, shape and colour fresh pasta from scratch under a chef with a decade of haute cuisine experience across Italy. Based in Orvieto, this four-hour private class teaches you plant-forward pasta techniques using vegetable dyes and natural ingredients, followed by a meal where you'll eat what you've made. The chef focuses on seasonal produce, vegetable rennet cheeses and fully vegan options—no meat, fish or eggs in sight. Work alongside other guests in a relaxed setting, then savour two pasta courses plus wine and dessert.

Private tour of Siena Monteriggioni San Gimignano, Winery, lunch
Seven to eight hours exploring three of Tuscany's medieval gems in a private car. Start in Siena wandering past the Duomo, Santa Caterina's house, and Piazza del Campo with its famous tower. Then head into the countryside to lunch inside Monteriggioni's castle walls before visiting a working Chianti vineyard for tastings. The return route passes Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking [Florence](/places/florence). An English, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide accompanies throughout.

Authentic Cooking Class in the Heart of Cinque Terre
Learn to cook three traditional dishes in a Ligurian home near [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre), working alongside a local cook who shares techniques passed down through generations. You'll prep, cook and sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines. This three-hour class suits anyone wanting to move beyond recipes and understand how Italian home cooks actually work—the shortcuts, ingredient choices, timing tricks. You'll leave with written recipes and the confidence to replicate these dishes in your own kitchen.

1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino
Cruise Rome's most iconic landmarks in a classic open-top cabriolet, stopping for authentic cappuccino in a neighbourhood locals actually frequent. This intimate 1–2 hour spin departs from your hotel and loops past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and St Peter's, with a viewpoint stop at Gianicolo to take in the sprawl of the city. Groups run 2–7 people, keeping things personal and unhurried.

Capri and Nerano Private Boat Excursion
Six-hour private boat tour steering you around Capri's dramatic coastline and across to Nerano village on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your captain plots the course based on what draws you most—sea caves, the famous Faraglioni rock stacks, secluded swimming coves. You set the rhythm, lingering where you please or moving on to catch the next spot. Includes snorkel gear, local beer and Prosecco, towels, and water throughout.

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour (Cruise-Passenger Optimized )
Seven to eight hours aboard a private boat tracing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from mid-morning to early evening. You'll anchor at secluded swimming spots—Dead Horse Bay with transparent water, the Pandora grotto, and Marmorata Falls—then navigate past the clifftop villages of Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Praiano and Positano. The boat stops long enough to explore Amalfi's architecture or grab lunch at waterfront restaurants in Conca dei Marini. Throughout, you're surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and pastel-coloured villages stacked against the shore.

From Florence The Immersive Tuscan Winery Experience
A half-day escape from [Florence](/places/florence) into Tuscan wine country where you'll walk the vineyard slopes, experience how wine comes to life through immersive cellar technology, then sit down to four thoughtfully matched wines paired with regional light lunch. Your driver handles transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and stories behind each pour.

Tuscan Wine & Bruschetta Tasting for Families in San Gimignano
Spend two hours at a working Tuscan vineyard near San Gimignano where adults taste five regional wines paired with crisp bruschetta, whilst children meet farm animals, press fresh juice, and design their own wine labels. You'll walk through the cellars learning how Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano are made, then settle in to taste oils and breads crafted on the estate itself.

Naples drop off Positano or Return with stop at Herculaneum
Travel from Naples to Positano with a meaningful detour through Herculaneum, one of Italy's best-preserved Roman towns buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel, port, airport or train station and provides up to two hours to explore the excavated streets, homes and artifacts before delivering you to your Positano accommodation. This 2-hour journey blends transport with archaeology—you'll see how ordinary Romans lived, from bakeries to thermal baths, all frozen in volcanic ash.

Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels
Skip the taxi queue and arrive in [Florence](/places/florence) refreshed with a dedicated driver waiting at Pisa Airport. This private transfer whisks you straight to your hotel in roughly 1–2 hours, operating around the clock year-round. Your driver tracks flight delays and hangs around for an hour after you land, so no rushed scrambling. Fixed pricing means no meter shock, and you'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes or minivan depending on party size.

Private Tour to Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano From Florence
A private 10-hour guided tour departing [Florence](/places/florence) that takes you through three distinct Tuscan cities in a single day. Start in Siena to see the dramatic Piazza del Campo and its cathedral, then climb to the medieval towers of San Gimignano before finishing at Pisa's monumental plaza anchored by its famously tilted bell tower. Your own guide navigates you through each town's centre, revealing local stories and architectural significance without the typical tour-group shuffle.

Sunset Private boat tour with aperitif at sunset
A three-hour private boat experience along Italy's coastline timed to catch the day's final light. You'll anchor in sheltered waters for a swim, then settle back with chilled prosecco and nibbles as the sun drops behind the islands. The boat carries snorkelling gear, so you can explore the shallows before the sky turns gold.

Skip the Line Bargello Palace and Museum Private Guided Tour
A two-hour private tour of the Bargello in [Florence](/places/florence), led by an art historian who contextualises the collection within Renaissance Florence's golden age. You'll encounter sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello, Ghiberti and Cellini in this former medieval palace, understanding how the city's wealth rivalled entire nations. Skip queues and move at your own pace through one of Europe's finest sculpture museums.

Rome Sun Set Tour
Watch Rome shift through golden hour as Renaissance marble facades catch the dying light. This three-hour evening tour by private car sweeps you past the city's headline monuments—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, basilicas, ancient walls—before landing on Gianicolo Hill for the classic sunset panorama. Your guide stops for coffee or a drink along narrow streets, then positions you where the city glows before the night takes hold.

Rome Private tour of Colosseum & Vatican Museums All Included
Squeeze Rome's heavyweight sights into a single day with a private guide and driver. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s ancient arena, then head to the Vatican Museums to wander through centuries of art and architecture. Seven to eight hours from central Rome, or eight to nine from Civitavecchia port. Vatican entry and Colosseum tickets included. Works well for families and couples short on time but keen to hit the major landmarks.

Transfer Civitavecchia Port to Rome with 3 hours Rome Tour
Your driver collects you from Civitavecchia port with namecard in hand, then drives you straight to Rome whilst pointing out landmarks en route. You'll spend three hours touring the city's major sights—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and St. Peter's Basilica Square—all from the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey ends at your Rome accommodation. Perfect for cruise passengers wanting a structured introduction to the city without the hassle of public transport.

Welcome to Florence: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s essential landmarks with a private guide over 2.5 hours, moving from the city's religious heart at the Duomo and Baptistery through its political epicentre at Piazza della Signoria, then across the Arno on the medieval Ponte Vecchio. Your guide unpacks Florence's pivot from Renaissance powerhouse to Italy's first capital, pointing out sculptural works by masters like Cellini and Giambologna. The tour wraps with complimentary gelato.

Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii (2hours)
A private transfer whisks you from Rome to Sorrento in a climate-controlled Mercedes, with a scheduled two-hour stop at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your driver navigates the route whilst you relax, making this the sensible way to reach the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) without the hassle of public transport. The journey takes four hours total, allowing you to break up travel and glimpse one of the world's best-preserved Roman towns before arriving at your Sorrento accommodation.

Exclusive Rome Private Day Tour with Vatican Skip-the-Line Access
Pack Rome's heavyweight sights into seven hours with a private guide steering you through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s ancient stone, the Vatican's art galleries (queue-free), plus Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. Your dedicated guide handles the logistics while you absorb the city's layered history across centuries, moving between sites by private vehicle or on foot depending on your choice.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting:Vietri Sul Mare
Learn to shape pizza dough and layer tiramisu in a Cesarina host's home kitchen in Vietri Sul Mare. This three-hour private class teaches you how Italian families have cooked these classics for generations, moving from technique through to eating what you've made alongside local wines. You'll leave with genuine skills and an apron, ready to recreate the experience back home for friends.

Private Florence Evening Food Tour: Oil, Wine, Old-school dishes
A three-hour private evening tour through [Florence](/places/florence) centred on Tuscan food and wine. Start with a tasting of authentic extra virgin olive oil, then navigate backstreet food stalls and San Lorenzo market sampling regional specialities—lampredotto panini, coccolo, and seven-plus other street foods—paired with local wine. Your dedicated guide weaves culinary history and Florence culture throughout. Finish with gelato or a regional sweet. Designed for adventurous eaters willing to move beyond tourist restaurants.

Private Stress Free Tour of the Amalfi Coast from Naples
A private eight-hour coastal loop from Naples that sweeps along the Sorrento Peninsula to three jewels of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your dedicated driver navigates the dramatic clifftop roads, revealing Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples as backdrops whilst you explore Positano's pastel warren of boutiques, Amalfi's cathedral and piazzas, and Ravello's artistic villas with their panoramic terraces. The journey culminates at Villa Cimbrone, where the coastline unfolds beneath you in full theatrical sweep.

Pompeii, Amalfi coast and Positano tour
A full-day guided tour combining two of Italy's most compelling destinations. Start at Pompeii, where a licensed guide walks you through the 2,000-year-old Roman city—past frescoes, mosaics and public buildings frozen in time. Then head along the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Positano, a vertical village of pastel houses and terraced gardens sloping to the sea. Browse independent shops and waterfront trattorias before returning to your hotel. Includes air-conditioned transport and driver.

Cantine d'Irpinia: visit and tasting Taurasi from ancient vineyards
Walk through Taurasi's historic vineyard rows with the winemaking family behind Cantine d'Irpinia, learning how they work the ancient plots and what shapes their wines. Over two hours you'll move between vines and cellar, tasting their expressions whilst they explain soil, vintage, and generational decisions that define the estate. A chance to grasp how a single region's wines differ glass to glass.

Drive to Pompeii Sorrento from Salerno
Travel from Salerno by private car along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to explore three distinct stops: the volcanic ruins of Pompeii, the clifftop town of Sorrento with views across the Bay of Naples, and Positano's stacked pastel villages. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and logistics across this eight-hour route, letting you dictate pace and timing. All transport costs—fuel, tolls, parking—are covered, though archaeological site entry and specialist guides are separate. A comfortable way to see this stretch of Campania without managing trains or buses.

Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class Near Duomo (Includes Drinks)
Master pizza-making and gelato craft in a central [Florence](/places/florence) studio steps from the Duomo. This 2.5-hour hands-on class walks you through stretching dough, topping your pie with seasonal ingredients, then churning fresh gelato and sorbet using traditional Italian methods. A local chef guides you through both courses, and you'll take home genuine techniques alongside a complimentary drink to celebrate your creations.

Rome Private Tour with drink by Car
A 2.5-hour evening tour of Rome by private car that bypasses the headline attractions to reveal what locals actually know. You'll hunt down a famous keyhole, discover lesser-known fountains, climb the city's highest hill for unobstructed views, and toast the night with prosecco or soft drinks from a vantage point above the rooftops. The driver shares the stories behind each stop, making you feel part of the city rather than passing through it.

Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome
A 10–12 hour private drive from Rome whisks you south to Italy's most photogenic coastline. You'll traverse the winding cliffs and pastel villages of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), moving between Positano's stacked houses, Amalfi town's cathedral, and Ravello's hilltop terraces. A personal guide navigates you through each stop while your air-conditioned car handles the lengthy journey. Most of the day comprises travel; plan meals independently.

Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
Walk through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a private historian who brings ancient sites to life through reconstruction visuals and period detail. This three-hour tour cuts through Rome's most layered ruins without the usual crowds, letting you linger where it matters. Your guide handles tickets and reservation fees, so you arrive ready to explore the heart of the empire.

Rome Full Day VIP Private Golf Cart Tour with Gourmet Tasting
Cruise Rome's highlights in a private golf cart over 5 hours, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona without the crowds. Mid-tour, descend into a 1st-century Roman cistern beneath Trastevere for a seated wine and food pairing—local cheeses, cured meats, breads, olive oils, and Italian wines chosen by the cellar team. You'll navigate flexible routing based on what captures your interest, with your driver handling traffic while you soak in views from Janiculum Hill and the Spanish Steps.

Transfer from Naples to the Amalfi Coast
A private car service whisks you from Naples airport or city centre to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in just over an hour and a half. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation, tolls, and parking while you settle in with your luggage. Straightforward point-to-point transport that gets you to the cliffside villages without fuss, so you can start your holiday properly rested rather than wrestling with public transport or negotiating taxi rates.

Private Tour of Colosseum St Clements Underground & Crypts for Families and Kids
A 2.5-hour private archaeology-led tour combining the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and the remarkable underground basilica of St Clement's Church in Rome. Your guide—a qualified archaeologist—tailors the experience for families, using reconstructions and interactive activities to help children visualise how these ancient sites functioned. You'll descend through St Clement's four layers, each representing a different historical era, before exploring the Colosseum's scale and engineering at street level.

From Florence: Bologna Food Day Trip with Local Tastings
This 11-hour day trip from [Florence](/places/florence) takes you deep into Emilia-Romagna's food heartland, visiting three working producers that define Italian cuisine. You'll tour a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, watch balsamic vinegar age at a family farm near Modena, and explore a prosciutto facility established in 1988. Tastings punctuate each stop, culminating in a leisurely lunch of cured meats, aged cheese, tigelle bread and lambrusco before free time wandering Bologna's medieval streets. An air-conditioned coach and expert guide handle transport and context throughout.

2 hour Siena Private Guided Walking Tour
A two-hour private walking tour through Siena's medieval centre with a knowledgeable guide. You'll move through the city's most significant locations whilst learning about the powerful families who shaped its history and the fierce horse race—the Palio—that still defines civic identity. The guide shares backstories and local knowledge as you navigate Siena's compact core on foot, taking in its artistic and religious landmarks at a conversational pace.

Monterosso and Portofino Shore Excursion from Genova Port
This 8-hour private minivan tour from Genova port explores the Ligurian coast, starting in Monterosso—gateway to [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s westernmost village—before visiting the layered history of Santa Margherita Ligure and the postcard-perfect harbour town of Portofino. You'll see where Romans settled, Saracens raided, and Napoleon left his mark, all whilst your driver offers commentary from the vehicle. Port pickup and drop-off included; lunch on your own.

Private Pompeii Half Day Tour from Sorrento or Naples
A private four to six-hour drive from Sorrento or Naples to Pompeii's archaeological site, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your driver navigates you through southern Italy in a climate-controlled vehicle, offering commentary on the journey and handling all logistics—parking, tolls, fuel—so you arrive ready to explore the preserved Roman city. Ideal for those short on time or preferring flexibility over group tours.

Discover Sorrento: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Walk through Sorrento with a local guide who knows the town's layered past and present. This 2-hour private tour traces the clifftop town perched above the Bay of Naples, moving through streets shaped by centuries of settlement and 19th-century tourism boom. You'll hear how Sorrento became a magnet for travellers—drawn by history, sea views, and the local food culture of gelato and limoncello.
