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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Small group Tour: Caracalla Roman baths

Explore Rome's second-largest imperial bathhouse with a guide who unpacks how these sprawling complexes functioned as social hubs, gyms, and gathering spots for citizens across all classes. Over two hours, you'll trace the layout of the caldarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium—understanding how Romans engineered thermal circuits for bathing, relaxation, and intellectual exchange. This wasn't mere plumbing; it was architecture designed to keep the city engaged.

Cefalu: Boat Trip with Fishing, Coastal Tour and Lunch on Board

This six-hour boat excursion along Cefalù's coast combines active fishing, coastal exploration and swimming in crystalline waters. You'll watch local fishermen at work hauling nets, snorkel among reefs and small coves, then eat lunch prepared fresh aboard from the day's catch. The skipper navigates quieter stretches of Sicily's northern shoreline, stopping where conditions allow for swimming and marine life spotting. Groups receive discounted rates.

Florence City Center w/ Accademia & David Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Spend 2.5 hours navigating [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance core with a small group of no more than 8 people. This guided tour takes you through the city's most significant sites and into the Accademia, where you'll stand before Michelangelo's David. Your guide unpacks Florence's artistic legacy and the figures who shaped it, with all museum entry fees included and no queues to battle.

2h 30mfrom AUD $221

Rome by Vespa Sidecar: The Most Fun & Iconic Experience + Gelato

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Vespa Sidecar: The Most Fun & Iconic Experience + Gelato

Spend three hours exploring Rome from a classic Vespa sidecar, steered by a local driver who handles the navigation while you take in the city's rhythm and light. You'll weave past landmarks both famous and tucked away, stop for gelato at a proper spot, and swap seats at pauses so everyone gets sidecar time. It's a faster, breezier way to see the Eternal City without your feet doing the work.

Etna Food and Wine Tour from Taormina

A seven-hour food and wine tour from Taormina led by local guides Chris and Barbara, who take small groups to family-owned producers on Mount Etna's slopes. You'll taste wines, oils, cheeses and other Sicilian specialities made outside industrial channels, eat lunch at a working farm, and experience how people actually live in these villages rather than how they're packaged for visitors. Transport, tastings and one wine glass per person are included.

Naples to Capri Private Boat Excursion

Spend six hours exploring Capri's coastline on a private luxury boat with a seasoned local captain. Depart from Naples and navigate hidden grottoes, dramatic rock formations, and secluded coves at your own pace. The itinerary flexes around your interests—linger at the Blue Grotto, anchor for a swim, or spend quiet time wandering the island's clifftop villages. Perfect for cruise passengers, small groups, or anyone wanting Capri without the ferry crowds. Snorkelling gear, refreshments, and a cabin onboard are included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $3913

Exclusive Pompeii with Wine and Lunch on Vesuvius-Skip-the-line

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Exclusive Pompeii with Wine and Lunch on Vesuvius-Skip-the-line

Spend 5–7 hours walking through Pompeii's preserved streets, houses and amphitheatres with a specialist guide, then head to a working vineyard on Vesuvius's slopes for wine tasting and lunch. Your private driver collects you from accommodation, skip-the-line tickets are sorted, and the winery visit includes regional food and wines like Lacrima Christi. Choose the standard option for a solid overview, or go Premium Plus for three hours exploring deeper, including the Villa of the Mysteries with its extraordinary wall paintings.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $795

★ 5.0 (26)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Mount Pellegrino MTB EXPERIENCE

Explore Monte Pellegrino's nature reserve on electric mountain bikes, tackling the historic routes once traversed by pilgrims heading to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia. This 4–5 hour ride climbs through Palermo's spiritual landmarks—including the sacred cave where a Phoenician goddess was once venerated—before reaching the wartime plateau with its sweeping coastal views. Descend via single-track designed for MTB riders, pause for local street food, then roll back into the city on panoramic tarmac.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $142

Live the Dolce Vita Amalfi Coast Tour in a Classic Fiat 500

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Live the Dolce Vita Amalfi Coast Tour in a Classic Fiat 500

When Em from our BugBitten team took this tour, we rattled along the Sorrento and Amalfi Coast in an actual vintage Fiat 500—the kind of car that turns heads in every village. Over 2–4 hours, you're driven through switchback mountain passes with the Tyrrhenian Sea sprawling below, stopping at carefully chosen vantage points near lemon groves and clifftop terraces. The tour wraps in a styled photoshoot so you've got real memories to take home. It's pitched at couples, small groups, and families after that classic Italian postcard moment without the theme-park feel.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $314

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

Spend 90 minutes at Poggio del Moro, a working winery and art space in Val D'Orcia's rolling countryside. Walk through functioning vineyards, the oil mill, and barrel cellars with Tatiana or a wine specialist, learning how the estate produces organic wines without synthetic pesticides or heavy-handed processing. Taste three wines paired with house bruschetta in an intimate setting that doubles as a contemporary art venue.

Dolphin spotting in the Gulf of Olbia

Search for dolphins in the Gulf of Olbia aboard a 8-metre dinghy skippered by a trained marine biologist who explains the creatures' behaviour and habitat. The 90-minute voyage departs from Pittulongu beach, a sheltered cove backed by restaurants and car parking. You'll spot bottlenose and striped dolphins hunting in their natural waters whilst sipping cold drinks and rinsing off with fresh water between sightings.

St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour in Rome

When Noah from our BugBitten team tackled St. Peter's Basilica, he combined three experiences into one: walking the basilica's interior, climbing to the first level of the dome, and descending into the papal tombs. It's Rome's heavyweight cultural hit, drawing crowds year-round to one of Christianity's most imposing structures. The guide walks you through centuries of art and architecture, then you trade your legs for views across Vatican City and the rooftops of Rome. Expect 1–2.5 hours depending on pace and crowds.

1 hour – 2h 30mfrom AUD $22

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii tour with archaeologist

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets and structures with a PhD archaeologist who brings twenty-plus years of field expertise to bear. This 2.5-hour guided tour unpacks the daily life, architecture and catastrophe of the Roman city frozen by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Your guide speaks Italian, English or German and shapes the narrative to match your curiosity—whether you're after technical detail or broader cultural context. Available as a standalone experience or combined with other Campania sites.

Private Doges Palace Secret Passages Tour and St. Mark's Basilica

When Charlie from our team booked this private Doge's Palace tour, we got the kind of Venice experience most visitors miss entirely. You're paired with a dedicated guide who steers you through hidden passages, secret archives, and the palace attic—including Casanova's actual prison cell—before a full sweep of the main halls and St. Mark's Basilica. It's just you and your guide, no crowds queuing at the ropes, and the whole thing runs about three hours. The setting is classic Venetian palace: gilt ceilings, Renaissance masters on the walls, narrow staircases that make you feel like you're actually sneaking somewhere.

Blue Grotto and Capri by Private Boat Tour

Your private boat circles Capri over three hours, hitting seventeen coastal highlights and diving into the Blue Grotto's luminescent chamber. Swim and snorkel in crystalline coves, graze on brunch featuring local produce, and sip Prosecco and homemade Limoncello as the skipper navigates. The boat is yours alone, with a hostess, guide, and safety kit included. Bring your own towel or use theirs. Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

3 hoursfrom AUD $4729

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

Learn to make two Palermitan pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local home cook in this three-hour private class. You'll work through each recipe step-by-step, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian wines. Your host is part of Le Cesarine, a network of passionate home cooks across Italy who teach in their own kitchens. Families of any age are welcome.

Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

A private guided exploration of two of Italy's most significant Roman archaeological sites across 5–6 hours. Your expert local guide leads you through Pompeii's streets and structures, then whisks you by regional train to Herculaneum's remarkably preserved remains. Skip queues and uncover how ancient Romans lived, worked, and perished—told by someone who knows the sites' subtleties inside out. Perfect for groups who want to set their own pace and depth.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 5.0 (26)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer Naples Positano or vice versa

A straightforward point-to-point transfer linking Naples Airport or Train Station with Positano, covering the winding [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) route in 2–3 hours. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a nameplate in a chilled Mercedes, handling luggage and navigation so you can settle in. One transfer per booking; confirm your flight or train number when reserving.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $183

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Lemon Trail : Lemon Tour with Tasting

Walk through working lemon groves on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a family that's been cultivating these trees for five generations. You'll explore the terraced orchards, learn about harvest and processing methods, and taste your way through the operation—from fresh lemonade and citrus salad at the start to lemon jam and homemade limoncello at the finish. The whole experience takes roughly an hour and sits comfortably within the heart of the famous Lemon Trail.

40 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $58

Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori

★ 5.0 (26)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori

Rent a private boat for seven hours and navigate the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at your own pace, no licence needed. Launch from Maiori or Minori and chart your course past Positano and Praiano, explore the dramatic Furore Fjord, and anchor near the Li Galli Islets for a swim. You're in complete control—stop where the mood takes you, linger over views, or drift in quiet coves without the hassle of road traffic or tour schedules.

Exclusive Private Tour San Foca -> S. Andrea by Boat 2.5 Hours!

Charter a private boat from San Foca for 2.5 hours exploring the rugged Adriatic coastline of Salento's southeastern tip. Your group (up to seven) travels with a local captain along dramatic cliffs, stops to swim at Torre dell'Orso's distinctive sea stacks, then anchors in Sant'Andrea Bay for a final dip in crystalline water. The boat, fuel, fresh water, and skipper's expertise are all included—no surprises, no crowds sharing the experience.

Cooking class, visit to the wine cellar, 2500 year old granaries

Spend four hours learning to cook Italian dishes from a professional chef, then taste your three-course creation paired with Prosecco and Chianti. Between cooking and eating, you'll descend into a 2500-year-old Etruscan wine cellar carved underground, where you'll sample the very wines accompanying your meal. The experience blends hands-on cookery, wine knowledge, and archaeological discovery into a single afternoon or evening in Italy.

4 hoursfrom AUD $266

Venice: Tour and Photo Shoot with a Private Photographer.

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Venice: Tour and Photo Shoot with a Private Photographer.

A 90-minute private photo session through Venice's most photogenic corners, tailored to your style. A local photographer leads you past the familiar St. Mark's crowds to quieter squares and canalside moments, guiding you into relaxed, natural shots that capture who you actually are. Professionally edited images arrive within days in print and digital formats.

Farm Tour in Sorrento: Olive Oil, Lemons & Mozzarella Tasting

This three-hour Sorrento farm visit takes you through working groves and dairies where you'll handle the produce and craft the food yourself. Walk between lemon trees to press fresh juice, taste cold-pressed olive oil straight from the press, then stand at the cheese station as mozzarella and ricotta come together under your hands. The finale: stretch pizza dough you've kneaded and bake it in a wood-fired oven using what you've harvested. You leave with the tastes and muscle memory of the region, plus a bottle of limoncello to take home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $192

Palermo to Siracusa: stop at Valley of Temples

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Palermo to Siracusa: stop at Valley of Temples

Travel from Palermo to Siracusa across Sicily's southeast, breaking the journey in Agrigento to explore the Valley of the Temples—a UNESCO-listed expanse of Doric columns and ancient Greek sanctuaries rising from golden hillside. This 9–10 hour shared transfer includes air-conditioned transport, admission, and a self-guided audio experience through one of the Mediterranean's most significant archaeological sites before continuing to your destination.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $498

Private boat tour to Capri departing from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (26)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour to Capri departing from Sorrento

Charter a private boat from Sorrento for a seven-hour coastal exploration along the Amalfi peninsula, with your own skipper as guide. Swim at secluded spots, glide past dramatic cliffs and sea caves, and toast with Prosecco as the day winds down. The boat carries all essentials—towels, masks, refreshments, and onboard facilities—leaving you to soak up the Mediterranean without logistics fuss. Landing on Capri itself incurs a separate fee, though you can dine at waterfront restaurants to sidestep it.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2198

Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs

Skip the queues and climb Michelangelo's Dome on this private Vatican tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll enter St. Peter's Basilica through reserved doors, stand before the Pietà and Bernini's bronze baldachin, descend into the Papal Crypts where popes are buried, then ascend 551 steps (or take the lift partway) to the Dome's summit for sweeping views across Rome. Two and a half hours, small groups of up to six.

2h 30mfrom AUD $350

Private day tour on the Amalfi Coast - 4 to 6 pax

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day tour on the Amalfi Coast - 4 to 6 pax

Spend eight hours exploring the dramatic coastline south of Naples with a private driver-guide who knows the region intimately. This tour threads through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic towns—with flexibility to linger where you choose. You'll discover the layers that make this stretch of Campania special: pastel-painted villages clinging to cliffs, quiet piazzas, family-run trattorias, and the rhythm of life that hasn't rushed in decades. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

E-bike rental in Riva Del Garda

Grab an e-bike from central Riva del Garda and explore the lake's network of trails and local spots at your own pace. The nine-hour rental gives you genuine flexibility to loop around waterfront routes, climb into the surrounding hills, or simply potter between cafés without a guide dictating stops. All machines are current models kept in working order, with basics like a helmet, lock, pack and water bottle sorted from the start.

Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling

Learn to cook a complete Sicilian meal on a seventh-floor Palermo terrace whilst the city sprawls below. You'll work alongside a local chef through four courses of traditional dishes, using seasonal ingredients and time-honoured techniques, then settle in to eat what you've made with wine pairings and conversation. The four-hour session includes a market foray, snacks, and refills poured generously. Vegetarian versions available.

Naples Sunset Boat Tour: Private Cruise with Aperitif

Cruise Naples' shoreline aboard a private boat, discovering the coastal layers of history and geology that frame the city. Eight hours on the water lets you drift past cliffs, inlets and settlements while anchored on deck with chilled Prosecco and local nibbles. No previous sailing experience needed—just show up and let the skipper handle the navigation while you absorb the light and sea air.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2851

Florence Food and Wine Walking Tour - Private

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Florence Food and Wine Walking Tour - Private

A three-hour private walking tour through [Florence](/places/florence)'s neighbourhoods and markets, sampling Tuscan food and wine with locals. Start with espresso in a residential quarter, then browse the open-air markets where you'll chat with vendors and taste their wares. Wind through medieval streets stopping at independent shops for tastings of truffles, cold-pressed olive oil, aged balsamic, cured meats, cheeses, regional wines and gelato. You'll eat proper local snacks—biscuits dunked in wine, stuffed pastries—not tourist approximations.

Sorrento Villa Cooking Class with Fresh Harvest Lunch

Learn to cook traditional Sorrentine dishes at a family-run villa perched in the hills above the city. Your hosts—multigenerational locals—walk you through their working garden, vineyard and farm before you harvest ingredients and prepare lunch together. Four hours of hands-on cooking, storytelling and eating in a place that hasn't been retrofitted for tourists. You'll drink their wine, taste the food you've made, and leave with techniques rooted in the region's everyday kitchen.

Vespa experience guided by us & Photo shoot

Ride through Rome's most photogenic streets as a passenger on a classic Vespa, piloted by an experienced local driver. Over 90 minutes, you'll sweep past iconic landmarks and hidden corners while a photographer captures candid moments you'll actually want to keep. It's the fastest way to see the city's best bits without fighting crowds on foot, and you'll leave with both memories and prints.

1h 30mfrom AUD $165

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Savoca Taormina tour

Explore Savoca and Taormina on a private 4–7 hour excursion through Sicily's hilltop villages and coastal towns. Your dedicated guide leads you past the postcard-worthy backdrops and into genuine local spots where you'll pick up on regional customs, family-run traditions, and the particular rhythm of Sicilian life. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable companion who knows where the real story unfolds.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $266

Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off

★ 5.0 (25)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off

A private guided tour of Rome's Borghese Gallery paired with hotel transfers. Your guide will lead you through three hours among masterworks by Raphael, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini and Canova—one of Europe's finest art collections housed in a 17th-century villa. Skip-the-line access lets you move straight into the galleries and gardens without queuing.

Venice Carnival Mask Making Workshop: Create Your Own Mask

Spend an hour in a Venetian artisan's workshop decorating your own papier-mâché mask. You'll select from pre-made foundational designs, then customise it with paints, glitter, feathers and lace while your guide—a local mask-maker—shares the cultural roots of Carnival masks and their role in Venetian tradition. Walk away with a finished mask and a certificate marking your initiation into the craft.

Sunset Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour With A Local

Ride a Vespa along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts as the sun dips toward the horizon. This three-hour tour avoids the midday crush, letting you experience quieter villages and dramatic cliffside roads when light turns golden. Your local guide handles the scooter while you soak in sea breeze, coastal architecture, and the genuine rhythm of the region—espresso included.

Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon

Explore Chioggia's working lagoon by restored wooden boat, watching how locals farm mussels, harvest soft-shell Moleche crabs, and cultivate oysters using methods passed down through generations. This 90-minute tour reveals the seafood traditions that have sustained the Venetian Lagoon for centuries, guided by someone who knows these shallow waters intimately. Small groups—maximum five people—get close enough to ask questions and photograph the boats and nets in action.

2-Hour Sorrento Coast Sunset Cruise with Dinner Experience

Watch the Sorrento coastline shift through amber and rose tones as the sun sinks into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This two-hour evening cruise departs from the Italian coast with snorkelling gear aboard, though the real draw is dinner served on deck: locally-caught seafood, handmade pasta, buffalo mozzarella, and house-made limoncello. You'll drift past limestone cliffs and whitewashed villages while eating well and drinking better, with timing adjusted daily to catch the actual sunset rather than a scheduled clock.

2 hoursfrom AUD $165

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