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Sorrento: Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sorrento: Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home

Learn to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local cook in her Sorrento home over three hours. You'll prepare each recipe from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines. The Cesarine network connects home cooks across Italy who welcome small groups into their kitchens to pick up genuine techniques you won't find in restaurants or cookbooks.

Sailing boat tour in the La Maddalena archipelago

Explore the La Maddalena archipelago by sailing boat, discovering secluded beaches and hidden coves away from the crowds. This seven-hour voyage aboard a modern vessel takes you to intimate anchorages where turquoise waters meet granite shores. Along the way, enjoy a full spread of local fare: aperitif and snacks, fresh pasta, dessert, wine and coffee included. A leisurely introduction to Sardinia's northeastern islands.

Livorno Street Food Tour: A Tasty Local Adventure

Walk through Livorno's centre sampling dishes that define the port city's food culture. Over three hours, you'll taste fried dough, chickpea pancakes stuffed in bread, and fresh-caught fish at street stalls, paired with local spuma or wine. Your guide unpacks the stories behind each bite—how the sea shaped what Livornese people eat, the markets they've shopped for generations, and why certain flavours matter here. It's a genuine taste of how this Tuscan city eats.

Full-Day Private Guided Boat Tour in Capri

Spend seven hours aboard a private boat circling Capri's dramatic coastline, diving into turquoise coves and exploring sea caves carved into limestone cliffs. Your skipper navigates beneath the Faraglioni rock formations, past the Natural Arch, and into the Green and White Grottos, with time to swim in crystal water and visit Marina Grande. Choose to explore Capri's hilltop village on foot or stay waterborne—the itinerary flexes to suit your pace.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2298

Discover Brunello Wines with DiWine Experience

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Discover Brunello Wines with DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Brunello territory with a sommelier who doubles as your driver, steering you toward lesser-known wineries that serious drinkers actually visit. You'll taste wines at intimate producer estates, eat a proper Tuscan lunch away from the main tourist drag, and learn how these bottles come together from someone who knows the region's cellars inside out. Groups welcome, but private tours available if you'd rather keep the conversation close.

From Bellagio 2 hours "Tailor Made" Private Boat Tour

Set your own course on Lake Como with a private 2-hour boat tour departing from Bellagio. Work with Captain Hellen or Captain Vol to chart a route—whether you're drawn to Nesso's dramatic waterfall, the pastel-hued cliffside village of Varenna, or the cinematic Villa del Balbianello and its neighbours. The comfortable powerboat gives you the vantage point locals know, and if a villa strikes your fancy, you can arrange a landing visit in advance.

2 hoursfrom AUD $899

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Photography in Unique Places Milan

A 90-minute guided photo session through Milan's lesser-known corners and landmark spots with a local photographer. You'll hit picturesque locations while your guide frames shots that capture the city's character. Thirty images come back edited and polished, ready to share or print. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small groups wanting authentic Milan on camera rather than phone snaps.

Truffle hunting in the Sicani mountains: a unique experience in Sicily

Head into the Sicani Mountains with a seasoned truffle hunter and his trained dog to learn the craft of locating these prized fungi. Over three hours, you'll trek through forested slopes, work alongside the dog to sniff out truffles buried underground, and uncover how these delicacies are harvested and valued. A local-produce snack in the woods caps the outing, offering a genuine taste of Sicilian mountain life away from the usual tourist circuit.

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to Rome or Airports

A dedicated driver meets you at Civitavecchia port and takes you directly to Rome or local airports without detours. The 1–1.5 hour journey includes a cooled vehicle, WiFi, and help with luggage, so you skip queues and taxi hunts after disembarking. Rates are locked in advance with no hidden charges. Book online and relax knowing your onward travel is sorted before you dock.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $243

★ 5.0 (28)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Proposal Photographer in Rome

A 30-minute proposal photography session in Rome with a seasoned photographer who scouts private locations, documents your moment at iconic landmarks, and delivers 50 edited images. You'll work through site selection and timing beforehand to ensure the light and setting match your vision, then the photographer captures both the proposal itself and intimate couple portraits across the city's most recognisable backdrops.

Pantheon and the Best of Rome City Private Tour

A three-hour private walking tour of Rome's essential landmarks, anchored by pre-booked Pantheon entry. Your guide navigates you through layers of the city—from the vantage points atop Capitol Hill to the assassination site of Caesar, finishing at the Trevi Fountain. The itinerary bends to your pace and curiosity, so you're not rushing through someone else's schedule. It's a guided introduction that treats Rome as a series of stories rather than a checklist.

The Spanish Quarters, Street Art and Local Market Tour in Naples

Navigate the Quartieri Spagnoli with a neighbourhood native who reads the quarter's layered identity—devotional shrines rubbing shoulders with bold street art, laundry strung across centuries-old facades, and the everyday choreography of Neapolitan life. This two-hour walk threads through cramped alleyways lined with family-run shops, stops at a working market, and finishes with a taste of local food, sweet or savoury. You'll move at street pace, not tour-coach speed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Private Tour from Naples

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Private Tour from Naples

A full-day private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples, visiting Positano's pastel cliffside villages, the medieval streets of Amalfi town, and hilltop Ravello with its gardens and views. Your English or Italian-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal roads, stopping at Conca dei Marini to see the Emerald Grotto, with built-in free time to explore each spot at your own pace. Eight hours total; water and air conditioning included.

Nerano Kayak Tour between Caves and Amalfi Coast

When Jake from our BugBitten team paddled the Nerano Kayak Tour, he found himself on the quieter side of the Amalfi Coast—the bit the big tour boats miss. This is kayak-only exploration: sea caves, hidden coves, and dramatic ravines accessible only by paddle. No engines, no crowds, just the sound of water and a certified guide keeping things tight (max 11 people). The three-hour float hits properly if you've got reasonable fitness and aren't nursing any back or cardiovascular concerns. It's the anti-factory-tour approach, and it shows.

Forge your own wedding rings or friendship rings in Tuscany

Spend four hours learning metalworking in a Tuscan workshop, crafting your own silver or gold ring from scratch. A goldsmith guides you through heating, shaping, soldering and finishing—no experience needed. Melt down old jewellery if you wish and walk away with a completed ring, plus regional snacks and refreshments halfway through.

Salento cooking class and local food, and dinner with them

Learn to shape Salento pasta by hand in a cook's home kitchen near Lecce, then sit down to eat what you've made. Over four hours, you'll roll out orecchiette and macaroni using traditional methods, prepare a full regional menu, and finish with pasticciotto and caffè leccese. The host sources local organic ingredients and accommodates vegetarian preferences. It's a genuine afternoon of cooking and eating together, not a performance.

Complete Private Guided Two Hour Tour of the Coast of Capri

Sail the entire coastline of Capri with a knowledgeable local sailor aboard a traditional wooden goiter, packed into two hours. You'll glide past dramatic rock formations, hidden coves, and the island's most photogenic landmarks without the crowds or time commitment of a full-day excursion. The boat carries snorkelling gear and creature comforts—towels, cushions, fresh water—so you can jump in whenever the mood strikes.

Photo Shoot in Florence with a Professional Photographer

Work with a professional photographer across [Florence](/places/florence)'s landmarks for a tailored portrait session. Choose your duration—90 minutes, 2.5 hours, or the full 4-hour experience—and decide whether to visit photographer-suggested spots or locations you've scouted yourself. You'll receive professionally retouched digital files within days, plus access to an online gallery for sharing and printing. Ideal for couples, families, or anyone wanting polished travel photographs without the tourist-snap quality.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $749

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli

When Jake from our BugBitten team did this Old Town Naples wine tour, we got a solid intro to Campania's wine culture without pretension. You're guided through the narrow lanes of historic Naples by a sommelier who walks you through three local wines—reds, whites, or a mix—paired with cured meats and small bites at intimate stops along the way. It's a relaxed two-hour ramble that hits the sweet spot between sightseeing and sipping, perfect if you want to understand what locals actually drink rather than queue at tourist traps.

1h 40m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $138

Shared Capri Boat Tour from Vico Equense

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Shared Capri Boat Tour from Vico Equense

When Charlie from our team ran this shared boat tour, we sailed from the Sorrento Peninsula across to Capri, threading past the craggy Faraglioni Rocks and smaller coves along the way. The skipper dropped local colour and a bit of history as we motored along. You get a proper 3 hours loose on Capri itself — enough to wander the village shops, grab a bite, or just sit by the water — plus a snorkel slot in the clear bay. It's 8 hours door-to-door, shared with other travellers, and feels like the no-fuss way to see the island without hiring a private rig.

8 hoursfrom AUD $247

Pienza and Montepulciano by Tuscan Hills from Rome Private Tour

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pienza and Montepulciano by Tuscan Hills from Rome Private Tour

A 10-hour private drive from Rome into the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, visiting two handsome Tuscan hilltop towns. You'll spend time wandering Pienza's Renaissance streets and Montepulciano's medieval lanes, with tastings of local cheese and wine woven through the day. The landscape itself—vineyards, cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses—is the real draw here. Your English-speaking driver handles all the navigation while you take in one of Italy's most photogenic corners.

10 hoursfrom AUD $883

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

Your private seven-hour Rome and Vatican tour pairs a knowledgeable English-speaking driver with an official Vatican guide to navigate the capital's grandest monuments without the queues. You'll start with hotel pickup, then move through Rome's iconic landmarks—the Pantheon, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Palatine Hill—before spending dedicated time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and St. Peter's Basilica closes out the experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi

An eight-hour loop from Naples, Salerno, or Amalfi that threads together three essential Campania destinations. Start at Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a licensed guide unpacking life frozen in 79 AD, then drift through Sorrento's piazzas and narrow laneways before finishing at Positano's clifftop maze of boutiques and waterfront bars. Travel by private minivan or car with air conditioning and water included.

Cooking class in your holiday rental

Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in the comfort of your holiday rental with a chef who brings a decade of teaching experience to your kitchen. This 3.5-hour class covers technique, ingredient selection, and the stories woven into each recipe. You'll receive PDF guides to take home and practical tips that extend beyond the plate. No transport needed—the chef arrives ready to transform your accommodation into a cooking studio.

Naples Escape Capri and Blue Grotto All Inclusive Boat Experience

A 3-hour boat excursion from Naples that takes you around Capri's dramatic coastline, including a visit to the Blue Grotto's luminous waters. You'll travel aboard a luxury yacht with a maximum of 12 passengers, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline bays. The crew handles navigation while you relax with complimentary prosecco, beer, and local snacks, making this an effortless way to experience the island's most striking seascapes without the crowds of larger tour groups.

Sorrento to Capri Private Boat Experience on a Gozzo Apreamare 10

Spend seven hours exploring Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a private Gozzo Apreamare, departing from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates past towering cliffs, hidden grottoes, and distinctive rock formations whilst you swim in sheltered coves and enjoy local refreshments. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary adjusts to your preferences—linger longer at spots that captivate you, or skip ahead to discover something else.

7 hoursfrom AUD $3164

★ 5.0 (28)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Via Ferrata Cima Capi

This six-hour via ferrata ascent takes you up Cima Capi with sweeping views across [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy). You'll navigate fixed steel cables and rungs bolted into rock—technically straightforward but requiring steady legs and endurance. An experienced alpine guide handles safety whilst you focus on the scramble, the exposure, and those panoramic vistas of Italy's largest lake unfolding below.

Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group

A 6–7 hour circuit from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) combining hilltop exploration and volcanic wine country. Begin in Ravello, a clifftop village steeped in musical heritage, then venture inland to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius where centuries-old vineyards sprawl beneath the volcano. Taste regional wines at a working estate, enjoy lunch, and return to your accommodation by afternoon. Hotel transfers, meals and drinks included. Departs around 9am.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $799

Full-Day Grand Tour, private speedboat at Lake Como

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full-Day Grand Tour, private speedboat at Lake Como

Spend 6–8 hours aboard a private speedboat weaving between Lake Como's four principal towns: Como, Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. You'll anchor at each stop long enough to wander narrow village lanes, swim in the cold alpine water, or sit down for lunch at a waterfront trattoria. The boat carries Italian cheese, fruit, pastries, wine and water—enough to graze between landings. This isn't a guided speech tour; it's a self-directed exploration punctuated by water and shoreside discoveries.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3331

★ 5.0 (28)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Rome post-cruise private driving tour

Skip the port queues and head straight into Rome with a private driver who collects you dockside at Civitavecchia. Over five hours, you'll cruise past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Vatican, and other landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan whilst your English-speaking guide provides context. Finish at your hotel or airport, no faffing about. Tight schedule means you get a genuine feel for the city's layout and history rather than trudging between packed sites.

Small Group St. Mark and Doge Palace with Venice Highlights

This small-group Venice tour combines two signature walks into a single 6.5-hour experience, capped at six people. You'll start at San Giacomo di Rialto, cross the Rialto Bridge, then skip queues into St. Mark's Basilica to admire its gold-leaf mosaics up close. After a lunch break, return for the Doge's Palace, walking through grand council chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and the cells where inmates once awaited trial. A guide contextualises seven centuries of Venetian power throughout.

Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera

Sail the Conero Riviera aboard the DonMar, a traditional wooden vessel that carries just six passengers for a genuinely intimate experience. Over three-and-a-half hours, you'll navigate the Adriatic coast from Numana with a skipper who knows how to handle the boat's rigging and sails. Pick your own swimming spot, float on inflatables between swims, and if you've booked the food option, eat local cured meats, cheeses and Ascoli olives paired with Verdicchio wine or craft beer. The route adapts to what you want, not a fixed itinerary.

VIP Chianti, Brunello wine & Pienza with lunch From Siena

Eight to nine hours exploring two family-run wineries in Chianti and Montalcino from Siena, with no more than six guests per group. You'll taste Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino alongside organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar, walk through historic cellars, and sit down to homemade pasta, local cheeses, cured meats and bruschetta. A licensed guide leads the experience at a measured pace, letting you linger and chat with winemakers rather than racing between stops.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $391

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Cinque terre PRIVATE boat tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this private boat tour along Cinque Terre, she skipped the crowded clifftop trails altogether and saw the five villages from the water instead. The 3-hour sail hugs the dramatic coastline between pastel-coloured hamlets and towering rock faces, with proper stops for swimming in genuinely clear water and a proper aperitif on deck. It's small-group stuff — just you, a handful of others, and views that landlubbers simply don't get. The vibe shifts between active exploration and pure lounging, which suits anyone after something less rushed than the standard village-hopping grind.

Discovering Bees in Volterra

Spend 90 minutes in Volterra learning how bees shape the landscape and food systems around us. This hands-on session breaks down their ecology and behaviour, moving beyond the common misconception that they're just honey producers. You'll taste local honey and understand why protecting these insects matters for your own wellbeing and the region's future.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33

Private boat tour to the islands of Venice

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private boat tour to the islands of Venice

A four-hour private boat tour through Venice's lagoon visiting three distinct islands. You'll watch a glassblower demonstrate his craft in Murano, wander the brightly painted streets of Burano where lace-making traditions endure, and explore Torcello's Romanesque architecture and early history. The route traces how Venice developed across these settlements, moving at a relaxed pace with stops to absorb each island's character.

4 hoursfrom AUD $333

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

A 2.5-hour private walking tour that orients you to Milan's essential character. Your local guide navigates you past the obvious postcards—Sforza Castle, the Duomo, the fashion quarter—then peels back the layer to reveal where Milanesi actually spend time. You'll walk Milan's neighbourhoods like someone who lives here, not visits. Coffee or tea included.

Sicilian Fresh Pasta Cooking Class – Arenella Experience

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape two varieties of Sicilian pasta by hand using nothing but flour, eggs and technique passed down through generations. Based in Arenella, this 2.5-hour session walks you through the entire process under guidance, ending with a chance to taste what you've made alongside local wine. Small groups keep things relaxed and personal, making it equally suited to families, couples or solo travellers seeking an authentic kitchen moment rather than a tourist performance.

Cefalù: Private Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif and Snorkeling

Explore Cefalù's rugged coastline aboard your own 12-metre yacht with skipper. This three-hour private sail takes you past sea caves, secluded anchorages and turquoise shallows perfect for snorkelling. Between swims, enjoy Sicilian aperitifs and local fruit on deck, with prosecco, wine and beer flowing freely. You'll visit Sant'Ambrogio Bay and the Cave of Saint Lucia—stretches of coast most visitors never reach.

Pasta Class in Bologna in a 15th-Century Estate Home with Chiara

Cook three dishes from scratch in Chiara's 15th-century kitchen in the Bolognese hills, learning her family recipes with a modern twist. You'll spend two hours making fresh pasta, a seasonal vegetable dish, and either bread or dessert, then eat what you've prepared together. This four-hour private session blends Monte San Pietro tradition with creative technique—regional ingredients reworked to feel new.

4 hoursfrom AUD $276

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