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7 Wonders of Ancient Rome (Driver Only/Self Touring)

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

7 Wonders of Ancient Rome (Driver Only/Self Touring)

Your private driver collects you from your Rome hotel and transports you across eight hours to seven major ancient Roman sites—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Via Appia, Park of the Acqueducts, Pantheon, and Trajan's Forum. You explore each location independently at your own pace while your English-speaking chauffeur waits with the air-conditioned Mercedes. A self-guided approach lets you linger where you wish and skip the crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Semi Private Rome's Authentic Roman Food Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Semi Private Rome's Authentic Roman Food Tour

A four-hour food walk through Rome's centre and working-class quarters, starting with breakfast at a local bar before navigating past Largo Argentina, the Altar of the Fatherland, Roman Forum, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Circus Maximus. You'll climb to the Orange Garden on Aventine Hill for city views, then head to a neighbourhood market stall in Testaccio or San Teodoro to taste Roman specialities, finishing with proper espresso and gelateria.

Private Tour Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

A three-hour private guided walk through Rome's greatest archaeological sites: the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your local guide navigates you through the ruins without relying on maps or generic audio devices, revealing stories of emperors, generals, and the power structures that shaped Western civilisation. Skip the crowds and get direct access to the heart of ancient Rome's political, religious, and domestic life.

Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop in a Tuscany city

Travel from Rome to [Florence](/places/florence) over ten hours with a detour through a Tuscan town, breaking up the journey and sampling the region's character along the way. Your private driver handles the logistics while you settle in for a leisurely pace across central Italy. Stop where it matters—a chance to stretch legs, explore local streets, and taste what makes Tuscany distinctive before pushing on to Florence.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1216

Pisa/Florence Airport Pick-up/Drop-off to Castiglioncello

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Pisa/Florence Airport Pick-up/Drop-off to Castiglioncello

Direct point-to-point transfer linking Pisa or [Florence](/places/florence) airport to your Castiglioncello accommodation. Your driver speaks five languages and knows the route cold, handling luggage and navigation so you don't have to. The hour-long journey takes you from the airport tarmac to your door in a climate-controlled vehicle, ready to point you toward local spots or simply get you settled.

1 hourfrom AUD $167

Shore Excursion from Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa Leaning Tower & Florence

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Shore Excursion from Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa Leaning Tower & Florence

This eight-hour private shore excursion from Livorno port whisks you through Tuscany to two of Italy's most celebrated cities. Start in Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, where you'll explore the cathedral, baptistery and that famously tilted tower at your own pace. Then drive through rolling Tuscan landscape to [Florence](/places/florence), where a local guide reveals Renaissance treasures including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. You'll return to your ship with time to spare.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1429

Florence to Rome luxury transfer with Assisi & Orvieto tour and light lunch

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence to Rome luxury transfer with Assisi & Orvieto tour and light lunch

A 10-hour private transfer from [Florence](/places/florence) to Rome that doubles as a guided exploration of two hilltop medieval towns. You'll travel in a comfortable van with a professional guide, stopping first in Assisi to wander its stone lanes and see frescoed basilicas tied to St. Francis, then press on to Orvieto to witness its striking cathedral and winding streets. Lunch in Assisi is included, and your luggage travels with you throughout, arriving in Rome by evening.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1889

2 Days: Coliseum, Vatican Museums, Catacombs and Tivoli Highlights Private Tours

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

2 Days: Coliseum, Vatican Museums, Catacombs and Tivoli Highlights Private Tours

This two-day private tour covers Rome's heavyweight monuments with dedicated guides at each stop. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum on day one, then shift to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Day two takes you underground into the Catacombs before heading out to Tivoli to see Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este. A chauffeur handles transport throughout, and lunch is included on day one.

2 daysfrom AUD $4163

Private Tour to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence

A 12-hour private drive through three essential Tuscan towns, departing [Florence](/places/florence). Your local driver navigates you to Pisa's iconic leaning tower, the tower-studded medieval streets of San Gimignano, and Siena's historic centro. The route threads countryside between stops, giving you unscheduled time to wander each town at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1207

Fabulous Private Capri boat tour from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (1)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Fabulous Private Capri boat tour from Sorrento

Your own boat departs Sorrento for eight hours exploring Capri's coastline, with a skipper navigating grottos, hidden coves, and dramatic rock formations. The Gozzo—classic wooden fishing boat—carries up to eight passengers, fuelled and crewed, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Swim in turquoise water, sunbathe on deck, and sip cold drinks whilst the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) unfolds in the distance. No crowded group tours, no set itineraries—your priorities shape the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1649

Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to/from Florence optional Orvieto Stop

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to/from Florence optional Orvieto Stop

Your driver meets you at Fiumicino's baggage claim with a nameplate, loads your bags, and drives you to [Florence](/places/florence) in a climate-controlled sedan. The straightforward 3-hour transfer gets you to your accommodation without fuss. If you've time to spare, add a 3-hour stop in Orvieto's medieval centre en route—turning the journey into a proper half-day outing. Traffic and time of day shift exact durations, but you're covered either way with a professional English speaker at the wheel.

3 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $816

Private tour Ostia Antica the secret ruins of Rome

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private tour Ostia Antica the secret ruins of Rome

Skip the crowds at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and explore Ostia Antica, Rome's remarkably preserved harbour town frozen in the 2nd century AD. Your guide collects you from your accommodation and spends five hours walking you through streets lined with apartment blocks, shops, bathhouses and temples—revealing how ordinary Romans actually lived. The site sits just outside the old city walls, far quieter than central Rome's tourist circuit, with genuine artefacts still embedded in the pavements.

5 hoursfrom AUD $416

Private: Rome and Vatican City Full-Day Tour – 7 hours

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private: Rome and Vatican City Full-Day Tour – 7 hours

A private eight-hour guided tour covering Rome's essential sites and the Vatican complex, with hotel pick-up and skip-the-line access. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle between the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Vatican Museums, finishing at St Peter's Basilica. Your guide navigates you through centuries of art, architecture and history at a pace that suits your group, with bottled water and Wi-Fi included throughout.

Exclusive Tuscan Pinot Noir, Land of Medici Family

Spend eight hours exploring Mugello, the northern Florentine hills where the Medici family originated, visiting two small-scale wineries producing Italy's lesser-known Pinot Noir. A sommelier guides you through vineyard walks, cellar tours, and tastings of boutique wines crafted for quality rather than volume, followed by a traditional Tuscan lunch. Private transport and personalised attention throughout.

Make Two Pastas & Dessert Near Florence’s Duomo (3-Course Meal)

Learn to hand-craft two pasta courses and a seasonal dessert in a modern studio steps from [Florence](/places/florence)'s Duomo. You'll work alongside a local chef to master ravioli-making and tagliatelle or fettuccine rolling, finishing with tiramisù, panna cotta, or fruit-based treats. Three hours of instruction culminate in a proper meal where you taste your own work, accompanied by your choice of wine, beer, or soft drink.

Discover Florence’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Spend 90 minutes walking [Florence](/places/florence)'s most visually striking corners with someone who knows the city inside out. You'll move between landmarks like the graceful Ponte a Santa Trinita and the Rose Garden's colourful terraces, but the real value is hearing why locals favour these spots and what lies just beyond the guidebook. Your guide shares where to eat, drink, and linger, adapting the route to your pace and interests. Small groups keep the experience genuine.

THE MASTER of Chianti Classico 3 Top Wineries Limousine Service

Spend nine hours exploring three acclaimed Chianti Classico estates in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the region's wine heritage intimately. You'll wind through rolling Tuscan countryside, stopping for photographs and tastings at each vineyard. Sample Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan blends, aged balsamic vinegar and cold-pressed olive oils sourced directly from the producers. Your driver provides commentary on local history and viticulture as you travel between properties. Hotel pickup and drop-off in [Florence](/places/florence) included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Florence in a Day from Rome Art Renaissance and Tuscan Bites

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence in a Day from Rome Art Renaissance and Tuscan Bites

Catch the early train from Rome to [Florence](/places/florence) and pack Renaissance masterpieces, Renaissance art, and regional food into a single day with a private guide. The 1.5-hour high-speed rail journey deposits you in Florence's centre by mid-morning, where you'll navigate the historic quarter on foot, taste local specialities, and—if you upgrade—skip queues into the Uffizi and Accademia to see Michelangelo's David and the paintings that defined an era. Late afternoon, you'll board the train home, all logistics sorted.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $563

Fine Food in Florence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Fine Food in Florence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Wander [Florence](/places/florence)'s centro storico and across the Arno on a self-guided audio trail tracking Tuscan food culture from Piazza della Signoria to Santo Spirito. Over 75 minutes, you'll trace how bread, coffee and wine shape daily life here, ducking into working bakeries and wine cellars to hear their stories firsthand. Pop into a neighbourhood bar, taste local snacks, and pick up the rhythms of eating as Florentines do—no rushing, no tourist menus.

1h 15m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $28

Piran walking tour & Wine Treasures in the Istrian Hinterlands

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Piran walking tour & Wine Treasures in the Istrian Hinterlands

Spend your morning wandering Piran's tight medieval streets and waterfront squares, then venture inland to Marezige for wine tasting overlooking vineyards and the bay. This 4–5 hour loop combines coastal exploration with tastings of three local Istrian wines paired against farmland views. You'll start with coffee in the main square, finish among the vines, and sample regional charcuterie and pastries along the way.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $275

Rome City Highlights Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome City Highlights Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart

Explore Rome's major monuments and quieter corners from the vantage point of a golf cart over three hours. A guide navigates you past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Vatican surrounds, and classical plazas whilst you stay seated and comfortable. This approach suits travellers who want decent ground coverage without the legwork, trading shoe-leather for a compact electric vehicle that slips through tight medieval streets more nimbly than a coach.

Rome Colosseum & Forums for Kids: Fun Family-Friendly Guided Tour

Explore the heart of ancient Rome with a qualified art historian over two and a half hours. This private tour takes families through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)—the vast arena where gladiators once fought—then into the Forum where emperors conducted state business, and finally to the remains of imperial palaces. Children stay engaged with expert storytelling about life in antiquity, whilst prams are welcome for younger members.

2h 30mfrom AUD $448

Florence Treasure Hunt The Medici lost Florin and Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence Treasure Hunt The Medici lost Florin and Hidden Gems

Solve riddles and chase [Florence](/places/florence)'s shadiest stories across two hours. This guided treasure hunt starts on Via Cavour and winds through backstreets, hidden courtyards, and under the Ponte Vecchio's arches, hunting for a legendary lost silver coin. You'll decrypt clues tied to real Florentine histories—coded messages on building faces, smuggled wine windows, tales of lovers punished by stone and iron. The route doubles as a crash course in the city's darker chapters, led by someone who knows where the stories live. Gelato included.

Rome Underground Private Tour + Rome Catacombs Tour - transfers included

Venture 20 metres underground to explore Rome's layered past on this private 4-hour tour. You'll navigate the Christian Catacombs—vast burial networks that reveal how early Romans lived, worked and worshipped—alongside a basilica built atop centuries of forgotten temples, streets and homes. Hotel pickup and private car transport included. Your guide unpacks the city's hidden archaeology as you move through cool stone passages largely missed by surface-level visitors.

4 hoursfrom AUD $848

Private Day Trip from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Trip from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano

A private eight-to-ten-hour excursion from [Florence](/places/florence) into the heart of Tuscany, visiting the cathedral-dominated hilltop town of Siena and the tower-studded medieval settlement of San Gimignano. Your dedicated driver navigates rolling countryside whilst you spend two hours exploring Siena's Gothic cathedral, baptistery, and library, then move on to San Gimignano's distinctive skyline before returning to base. Lunch at a local trattoria is built into the itinerary, giving you time to eat properly rather than rush between sites.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $655

Full-Day Road Trip to Siena and San Gimignano from Florence

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full-Day Road Trip to Siena and San Gimignano from Florence

Drive out of [Florence](/places/florence) for a nine-hour loop through two of Tuscany's most striking hilltop towns. In Siena, your guide leads you through a tangle of medieval lanes to the striped Cathedral, its marble façade a study in black-and-white geometry. Later, explore San Gimignano's walled core, where tower-houses pierce the skyline and Renaissance frescoes line the walls. Lunch break falls in the afternoon; bring your appetite and cash.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1316

Roman Twilight Tales: legends, curiosities and Spritz!

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Roman Twilight Tales: legends, curiosities and Spritz!

A two-hour evening ramble through Rome's imperial heart, tracing the grand sweep from the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) through crumbling forums to the bohemian backstreets of Monti. Your guide swaps dusty dates for scandalous yarns about Rome's most powerful (and most corrupt) rulers, then caps the night teaching you how to mix a proper Spritz at a neighbourhood bar. Perfect for those who want Rome's stories without the museum fatigue.

2 hoursfrom AUD $100

Rome city center night tour with private van

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome city center night tour with private van

See Rome's most iconic squares and monuments on a guided evening tour via private van. You'll cruise past Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Navona, St Peter's and the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) exterior, stopping midway for an aperitivo on one of the city's most atmospheric streets. Three hours, minimal walking, maximum sights. Your group travels alone with a licensed guide in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour

A three-hour private guided tour through Rome's most iconic ancient sites. You'll walk the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s tiers, pick through the Roman Forum's temple ruins and market remains, and climb Palatine Hill where emperors once held court. Your guide reveals the stories behind the rubble—which bits were gladiator gates, where senators debated, why certain buildings crumbled. All site entry fees included.

Ancient Rome Tour

Walk through Rome's monumental heart with a knowledgeable local guide who navigates the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Constantine's triumphal arch, the Sacred Way, and Capitoline Hill over two hours. You'll piece together how the city's power was built—from legendary founders to the gods Romans worshipped—through stories woven into the very stones beneath your feet. No heavy climbing required, and public transport links the whole route.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine - Exclusive Private Tour

Skip the crowds and explore Rome's most iconic ruins with a private guide over three hours. This tour covers the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, walking you through the power bases of emperors across millennia. Your certified guide leads only your group, answering questions as you piece together how daily life, politics, and spectacle shaped the ancient city. Entrance tickets and guide fees are included; choose your start time to suit your schedule.

3 hoursfrom AUD $588

Rome: Private Full Day Tour including Vatican Museums Entry

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Private Full Day Tour including Vatican Museums Entry

A seven-hour private guided tour covering Rome's essential landmarks with dedicated transport and expert commentary. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Vatican Museums with pre-arranged entry, followed by visits to major piazzas and monuments across the city. A certified guide accompanies you throughout, whilst your driver handles navigation and logistics, leaving you free to absorb the sights.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1395

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Colosseum 3-hour Private Walking tour

Walk through two millennia of Roman power with a private guide in the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum. This three-hour tour unpacks how the empire's largest amphitheatre functioned as a stage for gladiatorial spectacle, then explores the Forum where senators debated, merchants traded, and ordinary Romans conducted daily life. Your guide contextualises the engineering feats and political machinations behind these monuments, revealing how architecture served imperial ambition.

Wine Tasting & Dinner with wine expert in the heart of Florence

Spend two hours in a [Florence](/places/florence) wine lounge tasting five distinctive Italian and Tuscan wines alongside a curated dinner. A sommelier walks you through each pour, exploring what distinguishes these regional producers and how their terroir shapes the final glass. You'll learn the mechanics of pairing while enjoying chef-selected cheeses, cured meats and other delicacies that complement each wine. No rushed experience—the tasting room gives you space to linger over aromas and flavours.

Kids Tour of The Colosseum and Roman Forums

Guided exploration of ancient Rome's most iconic sites with a guide trained to engage younger visitors. You'll spend two and a half hours uncovering the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill—learning how emperors ruled, how gladiators fought, and what daily life looked like when these ruins were thriving centres of power. The guide brings stories of real people and dramatic events to life without dumbing things down.

Uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo & San Miniato Basilica Panoramic Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour guided walk from Ponte Vecchio ascending to Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte in [Florence](/places/florence). You'll climb centuries-old stone staircases through gardens whilst your private guide shares the area's history, culminating at a panoramic terrace overlooking the city. The baroque-romanesque basilica itself rewards the effort with remarkable frescoes and architectural details, offering sweeping views of Florence spread below.

Food Tour Through the Streets of Florence

A two-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s quieter neighbourhoods, steering clear of the main tourist drag. Starting at Piazza del Duomo, you'll navigate medieval laneways and cross into Oltrarno, stopping at independent wine merchants and food stalls. Taste lampredotto—the offal-based street food locals have eaten for centuries—alongside Tuscan cured meats, crostini, and regional wines. Finish with genuine Florentine gelato, made by artisans who guard their methods like family secrets.

2 hoursfrom AUD $238

Florence Walking Tour of the City Must-See Attractions & Sites with Local Guide

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence Walking Tour of the City Must-See Attractions & Sites with Local Guide

A two-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre with a local expert who navigates you past the essential landmarks: the Medici palazzo, the cathedral with Brunelleschi's engineering marvel, Piazza della Signoria's Michelangelo sculpture, Giotto's campanile, and the jewelled shops of Ponte Vecchio. Your guide also reveals quieter corners that reveal the city's layered history, moving at a pace suited to all fitness levels.

2 hoursfrom AUD $281

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tuscany and Wine Tasting Tour from Pisa

Spend nine hours exploring three distinct corners of Tuscany with a knowledgeable local guide. Start in Volterra, a hilltop town commanding views across olive groves and vineyards, then descend to the quieter coastal village of Castiglioncello before finishing in Bolgheri, wine country's most celebrated address. You'll move at a leisurely pace through winding roads and village lanes, skipping the tourist crush that dogs Pisa and [Florence](/places/florence).

9 hoursfrom AUD $1574

Medici Chapels Tickets & Medici Family Heritage Private Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Medici Chapels Tickets & Medici Family Heritage Private Tour

Explore the Medici dynasty's remarkable imprint on Renaissance [Florence](/places/florence) through a privately guided walk of the family's most significant sites. Choose between a 2-hour chapel-focused visit, a 3-hour option with hotel transfers included, a 4-hour tour adding Palazzo Pitti, or the full 5-hour experience combining both palaces and door-to-door transport. Your licensed guide navigates you through architectural masterpieces and centuries of political intrigue that shaped Western Europe.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $320

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