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Siena & San Gimignano: Private Tour from Florence

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Siena & San Gimignano: Private Tour from Florence

Spend eight hours exploring two of Tuscany's most compelling medieval towns on this private day trip from [Florence](/places/florence). Your driver navigates the cypress-lined valleys while a guide walks you through Siena's Gothic cathedral and the tower-studded streets of San Gimignano. You'll taste local wines, eat a proper Tuscan lunch, and see the hilltop settlements that defined the region's power centuries ago—all without queuing at major sites.

EVO Oil Tasting at a Historic Olive Mill Near Florence

Visit a working olive mill near [Florence](/places/florence) that's been pressing oil since 1426. You'll walk through centuries-old equipment in the museum, then see the modern extraction facility in action before tasting three house extra virgin oils that reveal the mill's terroir. This 90-minute session connects you directly to how Tuscan olive oil gets made, from ancient stone presses to today's machinery. The shop lets you take bottles home.

Trasfer from Airports to Rome city

Door-to-door airport transfers from Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports to your accommodation in the city centre. Licensed drivers fluent in English will collect you on arrival, tracking your flight for any delays. The 45-minute journey is handled in air-conditioned comfort with cold water provided. Your driver knows Rome well and can point you towards worthwhile spots or answer questions about getting around once you've settled in.

45 minfrom AUD $100

Daily Train SelfTour from Bologna: Fortress and Castle

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Daily Train SelfTour from Bologna: Fortress and Castle

Hop on a train from Bologna for a self-guided ramble through two village gems tucked into the Emilia-Romagna countryside. Spend six hours wandering Bazzano's hilltop fortress and Vignola's castle environs, punctuated by lunch at a family-run trattoria. The audioguide steers you through Bazzano's fortifications while you move between villages by local rail—a low-impact way to sidestep the beaten path and tick off real medieval architecture without the coach-tour crowds.

6 hoursfrom AUD $183

Best walking tour of Venice: main sights & secret spots known only by the locals

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Best walking tour of Venice: main sights & secret spots known only by the locals

A three-hour walking tour through Venice's essential landmarks and neighbourhood backstreets, led by a local guide who shares the city's founding tale and architectural secrets. You'll navigate from San Marco to the Rialto Bridge, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and explore lesser-known squares including the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista and the Basilica dei Frari. The route finishes at a traditional osteria where you'll sample cicchetti, the Venetian way of eating. Pickup from your central hotel included.

Private Transfer From Taormina to Syracuse or vice versa

Direct private transfer between Taormina and Syracuse (20 minutes). A Mercedes sedan handles one or two passengers; three to seven travel in a luxury van. Both vehicles are air-conditioned, recently registered, and fitted with WiFi and complimentary water. Child seats are free. A €20 night surcharge applies between 22:00 and 07:00, payable to the driver in cash.

Royal Portici Experience: Palace Tour & Neapolitan Cooking Class

Explore the 18th-century Royal Palace of Portici, the Bourbon dynasty's seaside retreat nestled between Vesuvius and the Granatello shore, with a private guide through frescoed rooms and formal gardens steeped in Neapolitan court history. Then move to the palace grounds for a practical cooking session where you'll shape fresh pasta by hand, cook alongside local chefs, and eat what you've made, finishing with traditional Neapolitan coffee and local wine.

4 hoursfrom AUD $416

Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Your cruise ship docks and you've got three hours to discover Venice on your own terms. This private walking tour pairs you with a knowledgeable guide who tailors the route to what interests you—whether that's the labyrinthine Cannaregio quarter, the working chaos of Rialto's fish market, or tucked-away churches locals actually visit. Wrap up with wine and snacks at a neighbourhood bar, then head back to your ship.

St. Peter's Basilica – Programmed Entrance + Audio Guide

Skip the queues at St. Peter's Basilica with a scheduled entrance slot, then explore at your own rhythm using the official audio guide on your phone. You'll meet staff at Via di Porta Angelica 83 and have 90 minutes to wander through the basilica's masterpieces—Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's baldachin, and countless others—without the crush of a guided group. The multilingual narration keeps pace with you as you move between chapels and beneath the soaring dome.

Street Art Tour in Florence

Skip the museum queues and discover [Florence](/places/florence)'s street art scene on this three-hour walking tour. Your guide reveals murals, paste-ups, and sculptures hidden across the city's neighbourhoods and squares—from Santa Maria Novella to tucked-away laneways where local artists work. You'll see contemporary paintings, stickers, and installations that tell stories the Renaissance galleries don't. A chance to see how the city breathes beyond its Renaissance reputation.

Vatican City and Sistine Chapel Full-Day Tour w Private Guide

Skip the queues and explore Vatican City's masterworks with a dedicated guide over six hours. You'll navigate the Museums' classical sculpture collections, Raphael's decorated rooms, tapestry and map galleries, before standing beneath Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling. The tour culminates at Saint Peter's Basilica and its expansive square. Pre-booked access means you walk straight in while others queue.

Castel Sant'Angelo, Pantheon an Navona Square Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Rome's classical heart, starting at Castel Sant'Angelo—Hadrian's mausoleum-turned-fortress with a secret Vatican corridor—before exploring the Pantheon, Rome's most intact ancient temple. You'll finish at Piazza Navona, where three fountains, an Egyptian obelisk, and baroque palaces frame one of the city's liveliest squares. Your art historian guide bypasses queues and unpacks the layered history at each stop.

3 hoursfrom AUD $498

Tivoli Villas Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tivoli Villas Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

Your private driver collects you from the cruise pier at 8:00 AM for a 9-hour exploration of Tivoli's two UNESCO-listed estates. Villa d'Este showcases Renaissance excess: a cascading water theatre of fountains, grottoes and carved detail woven through Italian formal gardens. Hadrian's Villa reveals 2nd-century Roman ambition across 30 structures—sacred and domestic—built as an imperial retreat. You set the pace between sites, with your English-speaking driver handling logistics whilst you absorb centuries of architectural vision.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1382

Experience - Visit and tasting in the Euganean Hills

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Experience - Visit and tasting in the Euganean Hills

Speed through the Euganean Hills' winding roads in a classic convertible, stopping to taste Moscato Giallo—a heritage grape with centuries of local lineage. This 3–4 hour experience pairs the thrill of hairpin bends through Veneto's rolling landscape with time at a winery to sample the region's signature white. Light lunch with views included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $366

Rome Private Day Trip from Venice by High Speed Train

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private Day Trip from Venice by High Speed Train

A thirteen-hour day trip that combines rail travel with a guided introduction to Rome's centrepiece landmarks. Depart Venice on a high-speed train to Roma Termini, where a local guide meets you for a walking tour covering the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square and Rome's main shopping districts. The guide shares context on each site and offers recommendations before you catch the evening train back to Venice. Round-trip rail transport in second class is included.

13 hoursfrom AUD $749

Couples and Family 1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Milano

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Couples and Family 1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Milano

A private one-hour photography session in Milan capturing genuine moments between couples or families. Working as an unobtrusive presence, the photographer documents natural interactions without staged poses or interruption. You'll receive a printed Polaroid to take home—a tangible keepsake of the day. The session adapts to your pace and preferences, ensuring the resulting images feel personal rather than formulaic.

Summer kayaking in the lima stream

Paddle through the Lima Stream's narrow waterway on a three-hour summer kayak trip in Italy. Navigate turquoise pools and limestone gorges with local guides who know the creek's quieter reaches. You'll paddle past overhanging vegetation and discover rock formations inaccessible by foot. The route suits most fitness levels, though the constant paddling demands reasonable upper-body strength. Equipment provided includes wetsuit, helmet and life jacket.

Outdoor Escape Adventure - The Ghosts of Rome

Solve puzzles woven through Rome's streets on this 3-hour mobile-guided adventure. Your phone becomes the key to unlocking the city's darker stories as you crack codes and unearth clues scattered across ancient neighbourhoods. A staff member stays with your group, offering hints when you're stuck and keeping the pace brisk. You'll walk Rome differently—focused on shadowy histories and hidden corners rather than the usual postcard sights.

Christian Rome Four Major Basilicas Lunch Included Fullday from Rome

Visit Rome's four papal basilicas in a single day with a private driver and optional expert guide. The tour covers Saint John Lateran, the Holy Stairs, Saint Mary Major, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls, with St. Peter's included when accessible. You'll receive a Papal Blessing certificate and share lunch at a traditional Roman trattoria. Hotel pickup and dropoff bookend the seven-hour itinerary, which can be tailored to your interests.

Lamborghini Tours Drive Experience

Take the wheel of a Lamborghini for a half-hour blast through Rome's most photogenic routes, starting near Vatican City and climbing through the Giannicolo hills. Unlike traditional supercar rentals, there's no hefty deposit required—fuel and comprehensive insurance are bundled into one flat fee from €250. You'll get air-conditioned comfort, professional guidance, and the chance to capture yourself behind the wheel of an Italian icon.

30 minfrom AUD $333

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri walking tour for group up to 8ppl

Explore Capri's dramatic cliffs, narrow lanes and village squares on foot with a licensed local guide. This six-hour walk takes groups of up to eight people through the island's most characterful spots, revealing the landscape that draws visitors and residents alike. You'll navigate the steep terrain and discover why Capri has long captivated those seeking something beyond the obvious.

Pompeii Private Guided Tour from Rome with Lunch

A seven-hour private tour whisks you from Rome to Pompeii's volcanic ruins, where a local guide navigates the sprawling archaeological site frozen since 79 AD. You'll examine frescoed walls, mosaics, and plaster casts within preserved homes and public spaces, then return to Rome with lunch and hotel transfers included. A cameo artisan demonstration rounds out the day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1415

Ebike Tour Millennials Olive Trees Park with Aperitif

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Ebike Tour Millennials Olive Trees Park with Aperitif

Explore Itria Valley's layered past on an electric bike, pedalling through Neolithic dolmens, fortified masserie, and whitewashed trulli villages. Your guide unpacks Puglia's history whilst you sample seasonal fruit plucked from local orchards and learn traditional techniques passed down through generations. The ride concludes at sunset with an aperitif spread of regional food and wine, where you can decompress and watch the light shift across the landscape. Three and a half hours of easy riding through some of southern Italy's most distinctive countryside.

Private Rome Street Walking Food and History Tour up to 8

A two-hour guided walk through Rome's food neighbourhoods led by a lifelong Roman who knows where locals eat. Starting in Trastevere's medieval lanes, you'll sample regional specialities—cured meats, artisan cheeses, oils and vinegars—before crossing to Campo de' Fiori market square. The tour wraps with layered Roman coffee topped with pistachio cream. Small groups up to eight; families and first-time visitors welcome. Food tastings cost roughly €15 per person, paid on the day.

Explore Night Life in Rome with Vintage Vespa

Cruise Rome's nocturnal streets aboard a classic Vespa, guided by locals who know where the city truly comes alive after sunset. This 90-minute ride weaves through illuminated piazzas, quiet backstreets, and neighbourhood gathering spots where Romans actually spend their evenings. You'll stop for an Aperol Spritz and discover trattorias and bars well beyond the tourist circuit. A professional driver handles the scooter while you soak in the atmosphere and get a genuine feel for how the city shifts once darkness falls.

1h 30mfrom AUD $142

Illuminated Milan Tour for Kids and Families with Gelato & Pizza

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Illuminated Milan Tour for Kids and Families with Gelato & Pizza

Explore Milan's illuminated city centre over 2.5 hours with children, guided by a local who reveals the stories behind the Sforza Castle, Piazza Mercanti and the Duomo. The route adapts to your kids' ages and interests, mixing sightseeing with games, puzzles and treasure hunts to keep them engaged. You'll pause for pizza, genuine gelato and drinks—a sensory introduction to the city that sparks curiosity beyond the monuments themselves.

Luxury private transfer Malpensa airport to Linate airport

Skip the Milan airport shuffle with a private sedan or minivan ferrying you directly from Malpensa to Linate. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you at baggage claim with a nameplate, and handles the roughly hour-long drive while you decompress. WiFi and air conditioning included. Straightforward point-to-point transfer for travellers moving between Milan's two major airports.

All inclusive Rome Colosseum and Forums Private Guided Tour

Walk through Rome's ancient power centres with a local guide who steers you past the crowds and into the real stories. This three-hour tour covers the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s interior, the Roman Forum's temples and civic buildings—the Arch of Constantine, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, and more. Your guide skips the typical queues so you can actually absorb the Basilicas, golden-hued streets, and the temples dedicated to Saturn and Concord. Colosseum entry included.

private tour of Tivoli (Villa D'este and Hadrian's Villa)

A seven-hour private tour exploring two Renaissance and Roman masterpieces outside Rome. You'll navigate Villa d'Este's cascading fountains and Cardinal Ippolito d'Este's lavishly frescoed rooms, then wander Hadrian's Villa's sprawling ruins to grasp the engineering ambition of ancient Rome. Your driver and guide handle logistics while you absorb the architectural ingenuity spanning centuries. Air-conditioned transport included; entry tickets purchased separately.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1665

"Kamaraton" scooter tour from Marina di Camerota

★ 5.0 (1)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

"Kamaraton" scooter tour from Marina di Camerota

Ride a scooter through Cilento National Park's hilltop villages and coastal paths, stopping to taste local food and explore medieval architecture. Based in Marina di Camerota, this five-hour loop takes you inland to the terracotta workshops and churches of Camerota and Licusati, then back down to the beach for sunset drinks. You'll eat at a family-run osteria, visit a 17th-century palazzo, and see the Sea Museum before hitting the panoramic road back to the coast.

Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour

Skip the standard port shuffle and explore two pivotal chapters of Sardinian history on this 5-hour private outing from Cagliari. You'll walk through the Roman settlement at Nora, sifting through mosaics and temples that once hummed with Mediterranean trade, then venture inland to a Bronze Age Nuraghe—those peculiar stone towers that dot the island like archaeological punctuation marks. Hotel or port pickup means you're back aboard well before departure.

Private visit to a fashion showroom

Spend two hours inside Milan's fashion world with a stylist guide who reveals how the industry actually operates. You'll walk through a working showroom, understand the mechanics behind collections, and have the chance to purchase pieces at trade prices. This isn't a museum tour—it's access to the real machinery of Italian fashion design and commerce.

Transfer Naples to Sorrento

Private transfer service between Naples and Sorrento covering the 2-hour coastal route in a climate-controlled vehicle. Your driver speaks English and knows the road well, leaving you free to watch the Campania landscape unfold without the hassle of navigating trains or rental cars. Competitive pricing, all fuel and taxes included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $308

Rome Highlights Full-Day with Lunch and Expert TourGuide Option

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Highlights Full-Day with Lunch and Expert TourGuide Option

Tackle Rome's essential landmarks in seven hours with hotel pickup and a leisurely lunch break at a local trattoria. You'll see the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, Spanish Steps, Navona Square, Circus Maximus, and the Victor Emmanuel II Monument. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who provides commentary en route. Upgrade to include a licensed local guide who walks the sites with you and shares deeper context.

7 hoursfrom AUD $799

Capri Boat Ride and Anacapri Small Group Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri Boat Ride and Anacapri Small Group Tour

A nine-hour guided loop from Sorrento takes you by ferry and shared boat around Capri's dramatic coastline, spotting sea caves and rock formations, before climbing the winding island road to Anacapri. Explore this quieter hilltop village at your own pace, then descend to Capri Town's designer shopping streets and piazzas. You'll travel with a small group, an English-speaking guide, and local shuttle buses throughout.

Street Food Tour with Authentic Gelato Tasting in Spoleto

Wander Spoleto's compact centre sampling Umbrian sweets crafted by locals who've perfected recipes over generations. This three-hour food walk pairs traditional desserts with a stop at a pistachio gelato maker whose award-winning batch draws devotees from across Italy. You'll taste your way through the region's pastry heritage—from biscuits to creams—guided by cooks who live and cook in the town itself, revealing how Spoleto's sweet tooth developed.

From Syracuse: Trekking on Etna with Wine Tasting & Light Lunch

This nine-hour trek departs Syracuse to scale Mount Etna up to 2,000 metres, guided through volcanic geology and recent eruption history. You'll traverse high-altitude park trails across dark lava fields, explore a subterranean lava cave with proper gear, then descend to a working organic farm where four regional wines and a local spirit pair with bruschetta, arancini, caponata and house-made crostini. Transfers included.

Milano / Lago Maggiore / Arona - Tour in Ferrari

Spend seven hours behind the wheel of a Ferrari M Spider, carving through the Alpine foothills around Lake Maggiore. You'll drive past steep vineyards and pastel-coloured villages clinging to the shoreline, with a guided route that connects Milan to Arona. A tour director pilots a support car, and lunch in Stresa showcases local produce and traditional recipes. You'll leave with professional photographs and the kind of muscle-memory only a prancing horse delivers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $6495

Pompeii: 4h Tour (w Villa Dei Misteri) with an Archeologist Guide

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii: 4h Tour (w Villa Dei Misteri) with an Archeologist Guide

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with an archaeologist who unpicks daily life before Vesuvius struck. Over four hours, you'll navigate the Forum, public baths, and residential quarters, examining frescoes and mosaics still vivid after nearly two millennia. The centrepiece is Villa of the Mysteries, where elaborate wall paintings hint at private rituals and beliefs. You'll move at a considered pace through one of archaeology's most readable sites, understanding not just what people owned, but how they lived.

4 hoursfrom AUD $475

Positano, Sorrento & Pompeii One Day Trip from Naples with Driver

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano, Sorrento & Pompeii One Day Trip from Naples with Driver

A full-day loop from Naples that sweeps through three highlights of the Campania coast and hinterland. Your driver collects you from your hotel and takes the scenic route along the Sorrentine Peninsula, stopping first in Positano to wander its steep, pastel-painted streets, then Sorrento for lemon-scented air and Gulf views, before finishing at Pompeii to walk through the Roman city buried by Vesuvius nearly two millennia ago. Return to Naples by evening.

8 hoursfrom AUD $663

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