Tours & experiences

Tours in Italy

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

Start with a country

🌍

CategoryDurationRatingPrice (AUD)

9,123 tours in ItalyClear filters

Sort by:

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Belbo with Show Cooking

Cook and eat in the home kitchen of a passionate local host in Castelnuovo Belbo, watching traditional recipes prepared from scratch before sitting down to a four-course meal together. This 2.5-hour experience runs through Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks who open their own kitchens to travellers seeking genuine connection and regional cooking. You'll taste what's been made that day—from antipasto through to dessert—with local wines and coffee included throughout.

Florence Small-Group Walking Tour with Tuscan Gourmet Aperitif

Walk [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance quarters with a local guide who unpacks the city's artistic legacy through its piazzas, lanes, and hidden corners over 90 minutes. This small-group tour pairs the guided leg with a Tuscan aperitivo voucher—redeemable at a neighbourhood bottega for aged Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, balsamic, and Chianti. Choose your timing: fuel up before exploring or wind down after. The walk itself demands moderate fitness; the tasting requires no guide, just your appetite.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $132

Minivan tour from Syracuse to the most beautiful beaches and Marzamemi

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Minivan tour from Syracuse to the most beautiful beaches and Marzamemi

An eight-hour minivan journey along Sicily's southeastern coast, departing Syracuse to explore three distinct coastal spots. You'll swim at San Lorenzo's sheltered bay, discover the cliff-fringed cove of Cala Bernardo, then wander the fishing village of Marzamemi where local restaurants line the waterfront. The route hugs the shoreline with significant time spent travelling between stops, allowing gradual immersion into the region's maritime character.

Cooking class in Rome AT YOUR PRIVATE VILLA

A chef arrives at your villa in central Italy to guide you through preparing and cooking a full three-course Italian meal. Over four hours, you'll work alongside a trained professional who sources local ingredients and teaches genuine techniques used across Italy's regions. Perfect for groups staying in a rental property who want hands-on culinary education without leaving home. You'll cook, eat, and take away recipes and a certificate to prove you've earned your Italian kitchen credentials.

Ski & Snowboard Tour + Shuttle

A 7-hour guided ski and snowboard day across the Dolomites' premier slopes, departing daily from Cortina. The shuttle connects you to four major areas: Sellaronda's linked peaks, Alta Badia's varied terrain, Plan de Corones' open runs, and Sesto's high-altitude powder. Qualified instructors tailor the pace to your group, whether solo or several mates.

7 hoursfrom AUD $416

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii in a Day from Rome Private

A private day trip from Rome to Pompeii, covering 240km each way in an air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver. Eight hours to explore the volcanic ruins at your own pace, with pickup arranged from your accommodation. The driver handles logistics—ticket purchase, timing, route planning—so you focus on wandering the ancient streets and reimagining life before Mount Vesuvius erupted. Lunch and entrance fees are separate, giving you flexibility on both fronts.

8 hoursfrom AUD $666

Medieval Marvels: Tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Medieval Marvels: Tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano

A 10-hour private drive from Rome takes you to two of Tuscany's best-preserved medieval towns. Start in Siena, where Gothic palaces frame the famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and narrow streets reveal centuries of layered history. Then head to San Gimignano, where a dozen stone towers still pierce the skyline above rolling countryside. Your own driver handles the navigation while you soak in the architecture, wander at your own pace, and watch the landscape shift from urban to rural.

10 hoursfrom AUD $876

3 Hour Dining Experience in a Local's Home in Ascoli Piceno

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

3 Hour Dining Experience in a Local's Home in Ascoli Piceno

Dine in a home kitchen in Ascoli Piceno where a local cook walks you through family recipes handed down through generations, then sit down to a four-course meal. This is your entry into genuine Italian domestic cooking—not restaurant theatre. You'll eat what locals eat, from starter through dessert, with regional wines poured throughout. The host is part of Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks who invite travellers into their kitchens across 500+ cities.

Private Tour for Children to Pompeii and Vesuvius

A private six-to-seven-hour tour tailored for children exploring Pompeii's ancient ruins and Mount Vesuvius. Your guide—an art historian—keeps kids engaged through hands-on activities: staging gladiator fights in the amphitheatre, performing Roman comedies, imagining meals in kitchens, and learning children's games from two millennia ago. The hike up Vesuvius's iron-rich slopes rewards younger legs with the thrill of standing atop an active volcano. Hotel or port pickup included; entrance fees extra.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1665

★ 5.0 (1)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Hike Along the Ancient Appian Way

Walk the original stone surface of Rome's most celebrated ancient road over five hours with a qualified guide. Starting near Termini Station, you'll cover 17 kilometres south towards Circus Maximus through countryside dotted with ruins and abandoned villas. This is genuine footwork—90% hiking, 10% stops at sites—tracing the actual route legionaries and traders once took. Expect rolling terrain and a moderate but sustained physical challenge.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $148

Private Chianti Tour by Van with Wine Tasting from Lucca

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Chianti Tour by Van with Wine Tasting from Lucca

A private seven-hour van tour through Chianti Classico's vine-striped valleys, departing from Lucca. You'll wind through landscape punctuated by cypress and olive groves, stopping at medieval hilltop villages like Panzano and Greve in Chianti for wandering their cobbled streets. The journey culminates at a working winery where you taste Chianti Classico wines and sample traditional Tuscan charcuterie and cheese, all guided by an English-speaking driver who handles the navigating while you absorb the countryside.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1164

Palermo Bay and Kalsa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Palermo Bay and Kalsa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Uncover Palermo's Bay and Kalsa districts by solving riddles that lead you between landmarks, using the Explorial app on your phone. This two-hour self-guided puzzle walk combines detective work with sightseeing, letting you move at your own pace while discovering corners of the city most visitors miss. You'll puzzle through clues, learn stories about Palermo's architecture and history, and visit major sights without a guide keeping you to their schedule.

Herculaneum and the Archeological Museum of Naples Private Tour from Rome

This 10–11 hour private tour from Rome takes you to two of southern Italy's most important archaeological sites. Start at Herculaneum, where volcanic ash preserved entire house facades, wooden beams and domestic objects in remarkable detail—offering an unusually vivid snapshot of Roman daily life. Then visit Naples' Archaeological Museum, home to one of Europe's finest collections of Roman sculpture and artefacts. Travel is by private car with a dedicated English-speaking guide at both locations.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1749

Gastro Tour The Gastronomy Gems of Naples Old Town

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Gastro Tour The Gastronomy Gems of Naples Old Town

A 3–4 hour guided ramble through Naples' centro storico, stopping at 6–9 neighbourhood food spots hand-picked by a local passionate about cooking. Visit bustling markets, century-old pizzerias, celebrated gelaterie, and artisan pastry shops. Sample street food classics—fried pizza, seafood cuoppo, potato croquettes—alongside sweet treats and local spirits. Your guide shares insider knowledge of where Neapolitans actually eat, and you pay as you taste, keeping everything fresh.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $67

Cooking school in Sorrento with tastings of local olive oil

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cooking school in Sorrento with tastings of local olive oil

Spend a morning on the Sorrento peninsula learning to shape fresh pasta, gnocchi, and filled ravioli from a working chef who'll walk you through traditional Neapolitan techniques. You'll handle the dough yourself, ask questions, and then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local DOC wine, with views across the Bay of Naples towards Vesuvius. The full session runs seven to eight hours and includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $450

Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Garibaldi or vice versa

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Garibaldi or vice versa

Direct private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Garibaldi or reverse, covering the 35-minute journey in your own vehicle. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate and waits up to an hour if needed. Choose from car, minivan or minibus depending on your party size. Professional operator with round-the-clock support and free cancellation within 24 hours of arrival.

From the Port Tuscany Full Day Guided Trip with Wine Tasting

A 7.5-hour guided exploration of southern Tuscany's trio of hilltop villages, departing from the port with round-trip transfers included. Visit Montemerano, rated among Italy's most beautiful settlements, then descend to Saturnia's natural thermal pools and cascading Mill Waterfalls. End in Pitigliano, a former Jewish enclave perched dramatically on volcanic cliffs. The tour weaves together Etruscan heritage, Renaissance architecture, and regional food and wine traditions with tastings of local products.

Pompeii Private Tour with Transportation and Archaeologist

A private archaeologist leads you through Pompeii's frozen streets, from domestic homes with intact frescoes to temples and public baths, all accessed via door-to-door transport from your accommodation. Over three to four hours, you'll examine how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD, including the sobering plaster casts of victims. Your guide—an archaeologist who's worked excavating the site—contextualises what you're seeing rather than simply pointing out landmarks. Skip-the-line access gets you straight in, and your driver waits to return you home.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1232

Private transfer, Oceania Nautica, Venice cruise terminal, Marco Polo airport

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private transfer, Oceania Nautica, Venice cruise terminal, Marco Polo airport

Dedicated car service whisks you from Marco Polo airport to Venice cruise terminal (or vice versa) in 30 minutes. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, loads luggage into a climate-controlled vehicle, and handles the straightforward route so you can settle in after your flight or before embarking on Oceania Nautica. Perfect for cruise passengers who want transport sorted without faffing about with shuttles or water taxis.

Private Transfer: Verona to Bologna with Stop at Ferrari Museum

Travel between Verona and Bologna by private car with a 2-hour break at Maranello, home to Ferrari's manufacturing headquarters. Your driver navigates the route whilst you explore the Motor Valley's most iconic location at your own pace. The 4-hour journey covers approximately 240 kilometres in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and onboard WiFi, eliminating the stress of train schedules and baggage transfers.

Pantheon Discover 1Hour Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Walk straight into the Pantheon without queuing on this guided hour with a specialist who unpacks how Romans engineered that gravity-defying dome and why it's survived nearly two millennia intact. You'll stand beneath the oculus, see where Raphael was laid to rest, and hear the building's evolution from pagan temple through Christian church to monument. Entry ticket included; headphones provided if the acoustics get overwhelming.

1 hourfrom AUD $75

Day Trip from Rome to Montalcino with Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Trip from Rome to Montalcino with Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch

A private 9–10 hour drive from Rome into Tuscan wine country, landing in Montalcino for lunch and tastings at a castle. You'll work through three wines—Brunello, Rosso, and a local Sangiovese—paired with a three-course meal, then have two hours to wander the hilltop town's medieval streets and wine shops before heading back to Rome in your own Mercedes.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $791

Best Value Private Capri Tour from Sorrento or Positano

★ 5.0 (1)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Best Value Private Capri Tour from Sorrento or Positano

A private boat cruise departing from Sorrento or Positano that loops around Capri's coastline aboard the Romar Bermuda. Over 7–8 hours, you'll navigate crystalline waters past the Blue Grotto, towering Faraglioni stacks, and sheer limestone cliffs. Your English-speaking skipper adjusts the route to suit your pace—swim in secluded spots, walk the island's lanes, eat lunch ashore, or simply drift with Prosecco in hand. Onboard snacks and drinks included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $435

One Day Tour Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

One Day Tour Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano

This eight-to-nine-hour tour connects three essential stops along the Campania coast: the volcanic remains of Pompeii, the clifftop town of Sorrento, and the pastel-hued village of Positano. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with commentary en route, exploring both archaeological wonders and Mediterranean coastal beauty. Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation bookends the day, leaving you to focus on the landscapes and history rather than logistics.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1132

4 Hour Guided Tour in Vintage Alfa Romeo through Rome and Surroundings

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

4 Hour Guided Tour in Vintage Alfa Romeo through Rome and Surroundings

Explore Rome and its surroundings in a restored 1960s Alfa Romeo Giulia, the era's most coveted sports saloon. Your polyglot driver-guide navigates the city's streets and countryside roads in this five-seater icon, weaving together automotive history with local knowledge. The 3.5-hour jaunt includes a coffee and pastry break, bottled water, and storytelling from someone genuinely passionate about both the machine and the landscape rolling past.

Transfer from Catania airport to Marina di Ragusa or inverted

Direct airport transfer between Catania and Marina di Ragusa, covering roughly 90 minutes each way. Your driver arrives punctual and maintains a quiet, courteous approach throughout the journey. Vehicles are cleaned and sanitised between each run. All fees and taxes included in the fare.

1h 15m – 1h 30mfrom AUD $233

A Winter Experience on Lake Maggiore with a Local Guide

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

A Winter Experience on Lake Maggiore with a Local Guide

Explore the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore during winter when crowds thin and a quieter charm takes over. Your private guide navigates you by boat past Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori, where shuttered palaces and manicured gardens rest until spring. Wander the quiet streets of both villages, absorbing tales of the aristocratic families who shaped this landscape and the fishermen whose heritage still lingers. This 2.5-hour tour reveals a side of the lakes most visitors never see—intimate, unhurried, steeped in local character.

2h 30mfrom AUD $749

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Trip in Rome from Civitavechia

A nine-hour private shore excursion from Civitavecchia port with a dedicated driver lets you set your own pace through Rome's layers of history. Choose your own route among the city's landmarks—whether that's tracing the arc of the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum, catching the Pantheon's oculus in person, or spending hours in the Vatican's galleries and chapels. You control timing and stops; add a professional guide locally if you want deeper context.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1041

Private Departure Transfer from Rome City to Rome Train Station

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Departure Transfer from Rome City to Rome Train Station

Skip the queue at Rome Termini. A private driver collects you from your central Rome accommodation in a quality Mercedes and delivers you to the train station, relaxed and on time. The 20–30 minute journey includes a professional meet-and-greet, bottled water, and 15 minutes' grace for late arrivals. Ideal if you're catching a train and want to avoid the scramble of shared shuttles or language muddles with local taxis.

20 min – 30 minfrom AUD $81

Mamma Mia! Ostia Antica Tour For Kids and Families

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Mamma Mia! Ostia Antica Tour For Kids and Families

Step back into ancient Rome at Ostia Antica, the empire's former harbour town now frozen in time. This half-day excursion from Civitavecchia Port transports you 25 kilometres southwest to explore remarkably preserved streets, amphitheatres, bathhouses and residences that reveal how ordinary Romans lived two millennia ago. With private transport and a knowledgeable guide, families uncover the city's rise as a bustling trading hub and its mysterious abandonment after Rome's collapse, making it an accessible alternative to Pompeii.

Sicilian Wine Tasting near Agrigento

A two-hour tasting of four Sicilian wines—Grillo, Carricante, Nero d'Avola, and Cerasuolo di Vittoria—guided by a sommelier at a sea-view estate near Agrigento. Each wine pairs with locally cured meats, aged cheeses, and traditional small bites that showcase regional flavour. You'll learn how terrain and tradition shape what's in your glass, without the sales pitch or pretension.

Saga the Mysteries of Naples: the Tomb of Dracula

Explore Naples' medieval religious complex founded in 1279, home to sweeping Baroque churches, peaceful cloisters and art spanning centuries. This 2-hour guided tour examines the architectural layers of Santa Maria La Nova and the scholarly theories surrounding a possible 14th-century burial within its walls. A vampire expert and art historian walk you through frescoes, chapel inscriptions and the historical puzzles that have captivated researchers since 2014.

Private Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa

A three-hour private food tour through Pisa's riverside neighbourhoods, guided by a local who knows where locals actually eat. You'll start with wine and cured meats in a centuries-old bar, then move through two working trattorias sampling chickpea pancakes, rustic soups, and wood-fired bread before finishing with gelato. The route weaves past Renaissance palaces and medieval bridges, but the focus stays on what's on your plate.

Private transfer from Palermo airport to Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel

Dedicated car service whisking you from Palermo airport to Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel in 35 minutes. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a nameplate, then delivers you straight to the hotel in a private vehicle—no shared stops, no detours. Air-conditioned comfort, cold water, and onboard WiFi included. Cancel free up to 24 hours before, and round-the-clock support keeps things simple.

Private transfer from Naples to Positano with Hotel or Airport pick-up

Skip the queue at Naples Airport or your hotel and slide into a private car with a driver who'll whisk you along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Positano in two hours. Your vehicle waits ready whenever you land or check out, eliminating the hassle of coordinating taxis or shared minibuses. One bag per person travels with you; the driver handles the route while you settle in and watch the coastline unfold.

Cook Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisù in Milanese Studio (3-Course Meal)

Learn to make three Milanese classics in a intimate studio class limited to eight people. Over three hours, you'll shape handmade pasta, layer tiramisù, and prepare a proper antipasto spread under guidance from a local chef. The session flows naturally from aperitivo through mains to dessert, punctuated with regional wine and limoncello, finishing with a meal you've cooked yourself.

For Kids and Families Vatican Sistine Chapel & St.Peter's Treasure Hunt

Skip the queues and guide your family through the Vatican's masterworks in three hours. This treasure-hunt tour transforms a potentially overwhelming visit into an interactive adventure, taking you through the Vatican Museums' galleries, Raphael's decorated chambers, and finally Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. A specialist family guide leads games, quizzes and scavenger hunts to keep children engaged whilst uncovering stories behind the art.

Guided Visit of Pompei and Mount Vesuvius Tour with Pizza Lunch

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets and climb Mount Vesuvius in a single day, discovering how the 79 AD eruption preserved this Roman city in volcanic ash. Your guide unpacks daily life in antiquity—workshops, theatres, baths—then takes you up the volcano itself to grasp the scale of the catastrophe. Finish with views across the Bay of Naples and a pizza lunch to fuel the journey. Seven hours total.

7 hoursfrom AUD $192

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour a Pompei da Roma

This 11-hour excursion from Rome transports you to Pompeii, where you'll walk through streets frozen by volcanic ash nearly 2,000 years ago. You'll explore remarkably preserved Roman homes, public spaces, and artefacts that reveal daily life in 79 AD. The site's scale and detail make it one of Europe's most significant archaeological windows into the ancient world. Water is provided throughout the day.

11 hoursfrom AUD $999

Transfer from and to Catania Airport Taormina Giardini Naxos Letojanni Mazzarò.

★ 5.0 (1)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from and to Catania Airport Taormina Giardini Naxos Letojanni Mazzarò.

Reliable airport shuttle service connecting Catania Airport to Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni and Mazzarò. Operating since 2005, this outfit handles the roughly one-hour drive with a straightforward approach—no surprise fees, just private transport from tarmac to your accommodation. Suits families, solo travellers and anyone after hassle-free arrival logistics on Sicily's eastern coast.

1 hourfrom AUD $208

Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.