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Bari Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Bari Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

A two-hour private walking tour through Bari's layered history, guided by a local who shapes the route to your interests. You'll navigate medieval alleyways and piazzas to encounter the Basilica di San Nicola (resting place of St. Nicholas), the imposing Svevo Castle with its Norman towers, and Piazza Mercantile's grim reminder of medieval justice. The guide unpacks Byzantine and Norman legacies, local rivalries, and how daily life has unfolded across centuries in this port city where old fortifications stand alongside modern energy.

Private Transfer from Venice to Zagreb with 2h of Sightseeing

A six-hour private transfer from Venice to Zagreb with two guided stops en route. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your Venice location and handles luggage while you settle in for the journey. Rather than sitting in silence, you'll pause at hand-picked attractions chosen by local travel experts, giving you proper glimpses of the region's character. Lunch breaks can be arranged. You arrive in Zagreb refreshed, not exhausted.

Chioggia Port to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Private Transfer

Private transfer whisking you from Chioggia city or port directly to Venice Marco Polo Airport in just over an hour. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, tracks your flight, and handles the journey door-to-door without the queue stress. Climate-controlled vehicle, all taxes included, no surprise charges.

Local Market Tour and Dining experience at a local's home in Ascoli Piceno

Start at Ascoli Piceno's bustling market, then head to a local cook's kitchen for a four-course meal built from what you've just seen sold. Your host—part of Cesarine's nationwide network of home cooks—walks you through preparing traditional dishes kept alive in family notebooks, then you sit down to eat together. Includes wines from the Marche region, water and coffee.

Transfer from Amalfi to Naples with a 2hr stop at Pompeii (1-8 PAX)

Travel from Amalfi to Naples with a built-in 2-hour stop at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your private driver handles the 3-hour journey, depositing you at the ancient Roman ruins long enough to explore independently or book a guided tour (€120 extra) to navigate the expansive site efficiently. Groups up to 8 passengers welcome.

Private Transfer from Lake Como to Milan Linate Airport

Straightforward private car service whisking you from Lake Como to Milan Linate Airport in under an hour. Your driver speaks English and pilots a recent Mercedes with air conditioning, eliminating the hassle of navigating Italian roads yourself or waiting for public transport. Complimentary water keeps you refreshed during the journey. Flat-rate pricing means no surprises when you arrive.

40 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $455

Private Tour of Pompeii with Wine Tasting & Lunch from Positano

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour of Pompeii with Wine Tasting & Lunch from Positano

This eight-hour private excursion from Positano combines archaeology with regional wine culture. You'll explore Pompeii's preserved streets and structures with a dedicated guide who adapts the itinerary to your pace, then head to Mount Vesuvius's slopes for organic wine tasting paired with seasonal Neapolitan dishes. Your guide and driver handle transport and skip-the-line access, leaving you free to absorb both the Roman ruins and the volcanic terroir that shapes local viticulture.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1132

Private Transfer From Milan Hotels to Milan Linate Airport

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer From Milan Hotels to Milan Linate Airport

Door-to-door pickup from your Milan hotel straight to Linate Airport in a private, climate-controlled car. No shared shuttles, no waiting around—your driver collects you at an agreed time and handles the straightforward route in roughly an hour. Operates reliably across 90+ countries with solid customer feedback.

Private Transfer from Milano Marittima to Rimini (RMI) Airport

Book a private car or minivan from Milano Marittima to Rimini Airport, departing at your chosen time for a 55-minute journey. Your driver meets you at your accommodation and handles tolls and parking, so you can skip taxi queues and travel with up to seven others. Groups of all sizes are catered for, with infant seats available and luggage allowance built in.

Thermal Pool Entries at Euroterme Bagno di Romagna with Aperitif

Spend two hours soaking in Bagno di Romagna's geothermal pools, then cap the evening with drinks and nibbles at Ròseo Euroterme Wellness Resort. The thermal waters—naturally heated and mineral-rich—ease into dusk as you move between pools. Finish with a spritz, prosecco or soft drink and light snacks from 6 to 7:30 PM. Open to all fitness levels, this is straightforward restoration without the wellness-retreat packaging.

Private Transfer From Genoa To Nice With a 2 Hour Stop in Savona

Travel between Genoa and Nice with a curated two-hour break in Savona, a coastal town often overlooked by travellers heading down the Italian Riviera. Your private driver navigates the scenic route whilst you explore local streets, sample regional produce, or simply pause to absorb the Mediterranean rhythm. The journey totals four to five hours including the Savona stopover, offering a chance to step beyond the main tourist circuit and connect with everyday life along this stretch of coast.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $503

Hidden Gems of Rome: Santa Sabina, Santa Prisca & Stunning Views

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Hidden Gems of Rome: Santa Sabina, Santa Prisca & Stunning Views

Venture into the Aventine Hill's quieter corners on this 90-minute walk through two early Christian basilicas—Santa Sabina and Santa Prisca—where Rome's shift from pagan worship to faith unfolds through architecture and local lore. You'll hear stories of miraculous fruit trees and devilish stones whilst taking in views across the city's roofscape, culminating at the Orange Garden's famous keyhole vista of St. Peter's.

Private Transfer from Cagliari Cruise Port to Cagliari Hotels

Skip the cruise port queues and head straight to your Cagliari hotel in a private car. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, tracks your arrival, and delivers you door-to-door in about 20 minutes. The air-conditioned vehicle fits your group and luggage comfortably, with no surprise charges. Professional, reliable, stress-free.

Palazzo Vittoriano with Audio Guide Tour

Wander through Palazzo Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia at your own rhythm, armed with an audio guide app that unpacks Rome's monumental architecture and turbulent 20th-century history. Palazzo Vittoriano anchors Italy's unification narrative around the Altare della Patria and Unknown Soldier memorial, whilst Palazzo Venezia traces a stranger path—from papal stronghold to Mussolini's seat of power. The lift whisks you to a panoramic terrace where Rome spreads beneath you. One to two hours, but you set the pace.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $82

From Padua: Tour to Arquà Petrarca, the medieval village

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

From Padua: Tour to Arquà Petrarca, the medieval village

A five-hour loop from Padua into the Euganean Hills explores Arquà Petrarca, a hilltop village where the Renaissance poet made his home. You'll walk cobbled streets that climb steeply, visit Petrarch's house, and call in at a working olive mill and artisan preserves producer. Both offer tastings—oils and liqueurs, marmalades, and the local digestif brodo di giuggiole—explained by the makers themselves. Transport runs from Terme Euganee station.

Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Luxury Car

Skip the airport queue and ride into Rome in a premium sedan. A driver meets you at Fiumicino with real-time flight tracking, whisks your bags into a Mercedes, BMW or Audi, then delivers you to your accommodation in about 30 minutes. No surprises, no haggling, no shared minibus—just straightforward point-to-point comfort after your flight.

In the Footsteps of Stanley Tucci A Gourmet Walk in Milan

Taste your way through Milan's neighbourhoods on this four-hour walking tour guided by a local food enthusiast. Stop at three carefully chosen spots to sample traditional Milanese dishes and regional wines, learning the stories behind each plate. Rather than rushing through landmarks, you'll understand the city through its culinary traditions — the recipes, ingredients, and social rituals that define how Milanesi actually eat. Public transport passes get you between venues without the fuss.

Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking

Cook and eat in a San Miniato home kitchen with a local chef who learned recipes from family tradition. You'll watch them prepare a four-course meal—starter through dessert—then sit down to eat together. This is hosted by Cesarine, a network of home cooks across Italy who invite travellers into their kitchens for genuine, unhurried meals. Two-and-a-half hours, wines and coffee included.

Private Transfer from Rome to Bologna with 2 Hours Sightseeing

Travel from Rome to Bologna in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well. Your 5–6 hour journey includes two hours of sightseeing stops at hand-picked spots, allowing you to break up the drive and glimpse local culture without the rush of group travel. The driver handles luggage and logistics so you can settle in; bottled water is provided throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $916

Private Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia city or cruise port

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia city or cruise port

Skip the taxi queue chaos and book a private car from Rome directly to Civitavecchia port or city centre. Your driver meets you at your scheduled time and delivers you straight to your destination in roughly 80 minutes. You'll travel in a cool, clean vehicle with a professional at the wheel—no surprises, no hidden charges, just straightforward point-to-point transport designed to get you there relaxed and on time.

Private Transfer SORRENTO to ROME or vv (Pompeii stop optionable)

Private car service linking Sorrento and Rome with your own driver for 3–5 hours, depending on stops. The vehicle is air-conditioned, fully insured, and equipped with WiFi and bottled water. Your English-speaking driver handles luggage and knows the region well. A detour to Pompeii is available on request, turning the journey into something more than a transfer.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $674

Private Transfer from ROME airport to SORRENTO or vv

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from ROME airport to SORRENTO or vv

Direct private transfer between Rome's airports and Sorrento covering the 240-kilometre journey in roughly three hours. Your English-speaking driver handles luggage, knows the region's accommodation thoroughly, and can personalise your route. The air-conditioned vehicle includes WiFi, bottled water, and optional live commentary. Suitable for families, wheelchairs, and service animals.

Lake Maggiore-Private Transfer MXP to Arona-Stresa-Baveno

Skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at Lake Maggiore in a private car or minivan from Milan Malpensa. Your driver meets you at baggage claim with a namecard and handles up to six passengers smoothly to Arona, Stresa, or Baveno within two hours. Motorway tolls and VAT included. A straightforward, comfortable transfer that lets you start your holiday without fuss.

Private transfer from Amalfi to Sorrento with 2h Stop in Pompeii

Travel from Amalfi to Sorrento with your own driver, pausing for two hours at Pompeii's archaeological site. This three to four-hour private transfer lets you move at your own pace along the Campania coast, stopping to explore the Roman ruins without the rush of group tours. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation whilst you take in the landscape and decide how much time to spend at each location.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $275

Cooking class: Traditional Sicilian pastries

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cooking class: Traditional Sicilian pastries

Spend four hours in a Sicilian kitchen learning to craft regional pastry classics from scratch. Work alongside local instructors to master techniques for almond cakes, pistachio sponge, blancmange, and frost—sweets that have anchored family tables across the island for generations. You'll taste everything you make, taking home both recipes and muscle memory of the Sicilian baking tradition.

Private Transfer from Milan to Rome with 2h Sightseeing Stops, Local Driver

Travel from Milan to Rome in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local driver over eight hours, stopping twice for sightseeing en route. Your driver handles logistics—luggage, navigation, local expertise—while you unwind between Italy's fashion capital and ancient heart. Choose your pickup time and drop-off location, plus select two attractions to break up the journey. An English-speaking guide gives context to the landscape and stops. Bottled water included; lunch break optional.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Gozzo Capri. Traditional & Romantic Sailing Experience

★ 5.0 (1)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Gozzo Capri. Traditional & Romantic Sailing Experience

Sail Capri's coastline aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, a nimble vessel built for intimate exploration. Over three hours, you'll navigate past Emperor Tiberius's clifftop ruins and wind-sculpted sea stacks while discovering hidden grottoes—the Emerald Cave's luminous waters, the White Cave's pale walls, and the Natural Arch framing sky and stone. Watch the day fade over neighbouring islands as light turns the sea to molten bronze. This is Capri stripped of tour-bus crowds, experienced at the pace of the tides.

3 hoursfrom AUD $373

From Florence: Day Trip to Pisa Half Day Private Tour with Driver

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Florence: Day Trip to Pisa Half Day Private Tour with Driver

A private six-hour drive from [Florence](/places/florence) takes you to Pisa, where you'll explore the hilltop piazza that inspired the poet D'Annunzio to coin it the 'meadow of miracles'. Your dedicated driver collects you from your Florence accommodation and shuttles you through the Tuscan landscape to see the famous Leaning Tower and its surrounding marble monuments in their full architectural context. You'll return to Florence with time to spare in your day.

Florence: Ultimate Uffizi Gallery VIP Tour

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s most celebrated art collection with a knowledgeable local guide. Built in 1560 and one of the world's oldest museums, the Uffizi holds masterworks spanning the Renaissance and beyond—Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and more. Your 90-minute tour includes skip-the-line entry and wireless headsets, letting you absorb each canvas without fighting crowds. This is the painting collection that shaped Western art.

Dining Experience with cooking demo in Pavia at a local's Home

Cook alongside a Pavia home chef for a private 2.5-hour dinner in their kitchen, learning techniques passed down through family generations. You'll prepare a four-course meal together—antipasti through dessert—then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines and coffee. Hosted through Cesarine, a network of Italian home cooks across 500+ cities, this is a direct line to how local families actually cook and eat.

Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Bergamo

Spend five hours in Bergamo learning to cook two regional classics alongside a local Cesarina host. You'll start in the market selecting seasonal ingredients, then move to their home for hands-on lessons in making fresh pasta and tiramisu. The morning culminates in sitting down together to eat what you've made, paired with local wines. It's a straightforward introduction to how Bergamasque cooks actually think about food, shared with a small group of fellow travellers.

Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Reggio Emilia

Skip the airport taxi queue and arrange a private car from Bologna (BLQ) to Reggio Emilia in advance. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a namecard, then handles the hour-long journey in a comfortable premium vehicle or minivan suited to your group (up to 8 passengers). Tolls and parking are covered, so you pay nothing extra on the day.

Umbria, Horseback riding in the Umbrian countryside with lunch

A two-hour horseback ride through Umbrian woodland and farmland, led by an experienced guide who'll teach you horsemanship basics before setting out. You'll spend time with these intelligent, patient animals whilst moving through rolling countryside, then return for lunch featuring local Umbrian dishes and wine. The experience balances physical activity with the meditative rhythm of riding through rural Italy.

Ravenna or Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) Departure Transfer

Secure a private car from Ravenna city centre or the cruise port straight to Venice Airport, cutting out the queue stress of shared shuttles and taxis. Your driver greets you by name and handles the 2.5-hour journey door-to-door in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Transparent pricing with no surprise charges means you know exactly what you're paying upfront.

Ravenna or Cruise Port to Venice,Piazzale Roma - Arrival Transfer

Skip the taxi rank chaos and book a private driver from Ravenna city centre or your cruise terminal straight to Venice's Piazzale Roma. Your dedicated vehicle collects you on time, air-conditioned and equipped for comfort, with your name on a placard so there's no hunting through crowds. The 2-hour-20-minute journey keeps you and your luggage together, no detours or surprise charges—just a straightforward journey to your Venetian accommodation or onward transport.

Venice Airport (VCE) to Trieste or Cruise Port Private Transfer

Skip the taxi rank queues and book a private car from Venice Airport straight to Trieste city or your cruise terminal. Your driver tracks your flight and waits with a nameplate, whisking you through the 2-hour journey in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. No surprises on the bill—all fees and taxes are included upfront. Ideal if you're travelling with luggage, children, or simply want to arrive without faffing about.

Alberobello walking tour with aperitif

Explore [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello)'s distinctive trulli architecture and centuries of Apulian culture on foot alongside a knowledgeable local guide. This 2–3 hour ramble threads through the town's whitewashed streets, stopping to sample regional aperitivo traditions paired with quality local producers. You'll discover how locals have celebrated food and drink across generations, moving beyond the postcard version of this UNESCO-listed hilltop village.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $115

From Naples: Amalfi Coast Shore Excursions

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Naples: Amalfi Coast Shore Excursions

An eight-hour private drive along Italy's most celebrated coastal road, connecting Naples to the clifftop villages of Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, and Sorrento. Your English-speaking driver navigates the switchback route while sharing local and historical context for each stop. The journey reveals pastel-painted houses clinging to vertical rock faces, terraced lemon groves, and views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ideal for those wanting structure without group-tour constraints.

Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port

Skip the taxi queue and head straight to La Spezia Cruise Port with a private driver collecting you from your hotel. This straightforward 15-minute transfer gets you to the terminal on time, without the stress of shared shuttles or public transport. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, loads your luggage, and delivers you to your cruise departure point in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Private Transfer from Venice to Budapest with 2h Sightseeing

A nine-hour private transfer whisks you from Venice to Budapest with two guided stops along the way. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and luggage whilst you settle in for a leisurely journey through the Italian and Central European countryside. Stop to explore local highlights hand-picked for their authenticity, grab lunch where you choose, and arrive refreshed in Budapest at your preferred location. It's the connective tissue between two cities that doesn't feel rushed.

9 hoursfrom AUD $849

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