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Tours in Italy

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Montepulciano Vineyards Wine Tour with 3 Estates Visit
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Montepulciano Vineyards Wine Tour with 3 Estates Visit

Spend a full day touring three working vineyards around Montepulciano, the heartland of Vino Nobile production. Your private guide walks you through centuries-old cellars, explains how the region's signature wine develops, and you taste across each estate's portfolio. Lunch at the second stop pairs local food with wines you've just learned about. Seven to eight hours in the Tuscan countryside, moving at your own pace between properties.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $583
Discover scuba diving in Brindisi
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Discover scuba diving in Brindisi

Learn to scuba dive in Brindisi's clear Adriatic waters on this introductory 2-hour experience. You'll descend to 6 metres alongside a qualified instructor who guides you through every step—from gear check to surfacing. The shallow depth and expert supervision make this accessible even if you've never breathed underwater before. You'll finish with an internationally recognised PADI Intro Scuba Diver certificate, your official entry ticket into diving.

2 hoursfrom AUD $133
Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano

A private chef arrives at your accommodation in Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, or Fasano to prepare authentic Puglian cuisine tailored to your preferences. Over 4.5 hours, you'll experience regional cooking traditions in the comfort of your own space—whether that's a holiday home, apartment, or masseria. The chef handles all cooking and cleanup, leaving you to savour the meal without the effort. Menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, or other dietary needs.

4h 30mfrom AUD $167
Venice Carnival Mask Making Workshop: Create Your Own Mask
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $108
Excursions to the Palermo coast
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Excursions to the Palermo coast

Explore Palermo's rocky shoreline aboard a small boat, island-hopping along the northern coast from Addaura eastward. This eight-hour outing takes you past secluded swimming spots and anchorages, with time to dive, snorkel, or simply float in clear water. The boat moves at an easy pace, stopping at coves where you can slip overboard or rest on deck with a cold drink.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1069
Celiac-Safe Gluten-Free Food Tour of Rome Pizza Gelato & Tiramisù
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Celiac-Safe Gluten-Free Food Tour of Rome Pizza Gelato & Tiramisù

This 2.5-hour walking tour takes you through Rome's most iconic plazas—Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori—sampling certified gluten-free versions of the city's best street food and sweets. You'll taste crispy pizza al taglio, supplì, maritozzo, gelato, and tiramisù at AIC-certified venues, with a knowledgeable local guide who prioritises safety protocols. Small groups (max 12) mean you're never rushed; an optional seated pasta dinner upgrade is available if you want to linger.

2h 35mfrom AUD $183
Wine tasting in Lucca "at home" with expert sommelier - 5 wines
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Wine tasting in Lucca "at home" with expert sommelier - 5 wines

Simone Vergamini, Tuscany's award-winning sommelier, brings a curated wine experience to your accommodation in or around Lucca. Over 90 minutes, you'll taste five organic wines from small regional producers—sparkling, white, rosé, and two reds—paired with local cheese, bread, focaccia and olive oil. Vergamini handles setup and service, leaving uncorked bottles behind so you can continue enjoying them throughout your stay.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Exclusive One-Way Transfer from Napoli to the Amalfi Coast Area
★ 5.0 (25)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Exclusive One-Way Transfer from Napoli to the Amalfi Coast Area

Private car service whisking you from Naples to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles the winding coastal roads while you settle into a chilled vehicle stocked with water and prosecco. The route itself is the spectacle—cliffside views, pastel villages, lemon terraces dropping toward the sea. Perfect if you'd rather arrive relaxed than white-knuckled after navigating Italian traffic and hairpin turns yourself.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $500
Daytrip from Rome to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Daytrip from Rome to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast

A 12-hour private excursion combining the buried Roman city of Pompeii or Herculaneum with the dramatic cliffside villages of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your driver collects you from your Rome hotel, whisks you south through Campania, and delivers you back by evening. You'll navigate ancient streets frozen in ash, then trade archaeological ruins for pastel-coloured harbours and winding coastal roads. Entry fees and transport are sorted; bring your own sustenance and comfortable shoes.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1992
Canyoning at the foot of Etna
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Canyoning at the foot of Etna

Descend into volcanic canyons at Etna's base on this four-hour canyoning adventure. You'll abseil down watercourse-carved gorges using proper mountaineering kit, guided by trained instructors through medium-difficulty terrain. The route adjusts based on water flow and weather, so expect flexibility. All safety gear—wetsuit, harness, helmet, specialist shoes—is supplied. This demands moderate fitness; it's not for pregnant travellers or those with heart concerns.

4 hoursfrom AUD $162
3 Hours Sorrento Cooking Class in Sorrento Coast with Pickup
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

3 Hours Sorrento Cooking Class in Sorrento Coast with Pickup

Learn to roll gnocchi or sheet pasta from a Sorrento-born cook, then eat what you've made on a terrace facing Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Three hours covers the fundamentals of local technique—how they build flavour into each dish—plus a glass of DOC wine and a proper lunch. Hotel pickup included. A hands-on afternoon you'll actually remember, not staged for cameras.

3 hoursfrom AUD $216
From Volcano to Sea: Private Tour of Etna and Taormina Boat Tour with tasting
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

From Volcano to Sea: Private Tour of Etna and Taormina Boat Tour with tasting

Climb Europe's most active volcano then descend to the Ionian Sea on this 5–7 hour Sicilian combination. Your private guide escorts you up Mount Etna's slopes in a comfortable car, then you board a shared boat to cruise the Taormina coastline and Isola Bella, seeing the volcano from the water. Hotel or port pickup included. Taste arancino siciliano and local wine or beer along the way.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $500
Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

A guided 2.5-hour archaeological tour of Pompeii that covers the site's most significant structures and artefacts. Your guide uses straightforward explanations and radio headsets to make the history accessible across the group. You'll walk the main ruins with expert commentary, then have free time to explore further on your own within the park boundaries.

2h 30mfrom AUD $67
A day like no Other : Private Boat tour to Capri
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

A day like no Other : Private Boat tour to Capri

An eight-hour private boat adventure along Capri's coastline, piloted by locals keen to reveal hidden coves and crystalline swimming spots. You'll slip into the water repeatedly throughout the day, snorkel above submerged rock formations, and eat simple Italian fare—toasted bread with tomatoes and olives—whilst anchored offshore. The boat carries camera equipment to document your outing, and the crew keeps you supplied with prosecco, soft drinks, and fruit.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2331
Historical Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting in Salento
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Historical Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting in Salento

Explore Castel di Salve, a fourth-generation winery spanning 31 hectares across lower Salento. Founded in 1885, this family operation maintains its heritage by cultivating native grapes—Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Primitivo—across the historic Masseria Bosco Belvedere estate and satellite vineyards. The 90-minute visit takes you through the cellars and includes tastings of wines crafted for clarity and finesse, with the Winspeare family philosophy woven through every bottle.

1h 30mfrom AUD $50
Private Boat Tour from Salerno to Amalfi for DP Cruisers
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour from Salerno to Amalfi for DP Cruisers

When Tom from our team took this private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast, we got a real sense of why people come here — the coastline is properly stunning, with pastel villages clinging to cliff edges and little coves you'd never spot from land. This is a 7-hour charter on a 10-meter boat for up to 12 people, meaning you're not jammed in with 50 other tourists. The skipper plots a flexible route, stopping where you want to swim, poke into caves, or wander around Amalfi itself. It's the kind of day where the pace is yours to set, which suits the Amalfi vibe — relaxed, scenic, no rushing.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1894
Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class

Spend four hours in a Roman kitchen learning to make fresh pasta by hand alongside experienced chefs. You'll prepare two pasta shapes from scratch, craft a pair of starters, and finish with dessert—all designed around what grows locally and cooks brilliantly in this region. Prosecco and wine flow throughout, and you'll sit down to eat everything you've made.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200
Private Tour: Chianti Region Tour by Minivan
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour: Chianti Region Tour by Minivan

Spend eight hours rolling through Chianti's rolling hills in a private minivan, stopping at a family-run winery to taste wines and eat lunch at your own pace. Your driver provides running commentary on the region's history and landscape as you wind past cypress-lined roads, medieval villages frozen in time, and terraced vineyards. This is Tuscany without the coach groups—quiet hamlets, genuine hospitality, and the chance to linger wherever catches your eye.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1237
Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour

Pedal through Chianti's rolling vineyard country on electric bikes, starting near Siena and passing the medieval Brolio Castle and stone villages en route. Over 5–6 hours, you'll visit a working winery for tastings, then sit down to a spread of local meats, cheeses and bruschetta at a restaurant in Castelnuovo Berardenga. A private guide leads the way; the e-bikes handle the hills so you can focus on the landscape and wine.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $433
Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines

Spend two hours at this independently-owned Tuscan winery, where three to five wines flow straight from their own vineyards into your glass. Walk through the barrel room and production facility, watching how they work with organic grapes and minimal intervention. Pair each pour with local charcuterie, aged cheeses and fresh bread. It's a straightforward afternoon of tasting and conversation, no crowds.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33
Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum Private, timed entry!
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Kids treasure hunt in Uffizi museum Private, timed entry!

A two-hour private treasure hunt through the Uffizi Gallery designed to keep children engaged and curious. Your guide, experienced in child-focused tours, leads the group on a quest through the galleries, solving puzzles and uncovering stories that make the paintings and sculptures come alive. Kids take the lead while parents enjoy watching them discover art on their own terms. Game materials provided; Uffizi entry tickets (€30 adults, €4 under-18s) arranged separately.

2 hoursfrom AUD $150
2-Hour Sorrento Coast Sunset Cruise with Dinner Experience
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

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
Market Ritual, Cooking Class & Family Table
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Market Ritual, Cooking Class & Family Table

Spend four hours in Cilento's celebrated Blue Zone learning to hand-roll pasta from Nonna Maria in her family kitchen. The morning starts with coffee and a stroll through neighbourhood shops to pick seasonal ingredients, then moves to her kitchen where you'll work through traditional techniques passed by word and gesture rather than recipe. Lunch unfolds on the terrace with wine, fresh mozzarella, and her homemade limoncello—a genuine taste of how people actually eat in this corner of southern Italy.

4 hoursfrom AUD $300
Private Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento and vice versa
★ 5.0 (25)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento and vice versa

Point-to-point private car service connecting Naples with Positano or Sorrento. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with cold water and air conditioning. Covers airport pickups, departures, and parking—just bring yourself. Journey time varies by destination, typically under an hour depending on traffic and exact endpoint.

1 min – 20 minfrom AUD $333
Private Cooking Class on the Path of the Lemons
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Cooking Class on the Path of the Lemons

A four-hour hands-on cooking class set in a lemon grove overlooking the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast). You'll learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes using produce picked that morning, guided by a local cook. The session opens with a welcome drink, moves through the garden, then into the kitchen where you'll cook and eat together. You'll leave with recipes, a homemade lemon cake, and a gift box of local specialities.

4 hoursfrom AUD $291
Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Shared Tour of Top Landmarks
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Shared Tour of Top Landmarks

Cruise Rome's centro storico in a golf cart, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and more in 2.5 hours. You'll skip the metro queues and sore feet, stopping at each landmark long enough to hop out, explore, and photograph. A driver shares local stories as you weave through centuries-old streets with a maximum of seven others. Suited to first-timers wanting a solid overview without the walking marathon.

2h 30mfrom AUD $87
Florence Leather Walking Tour - Avoid Scams at Real Artisan shops
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Florence Leather Walking Tour - Avoid Scams at Real Artisan shops

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s leather quarter to learn how artisans have crafted quality hides since the 1950s. This 2.5-hour morning tour takes you into three working family workshops where you'll watch leather being cut, stitched, and finished by hand. You'll master five practical tests to distinguish genuine leather from mass-produced fakes—a skill that'll save you money on future purchases across the world. No sales pressure; the knowledge is yours to use as you wish.

2h 30mfrom AUD $52
Exclusive Private Luxury Yacht Tour Amalfi Coast - All Inclusive
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Exclusive Private Luxury Yacht Tour Amalfi Coast - All Inclusive

Sail the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a sleek 50-foot yacht, anchoring at Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello across seven hours. Your crew navigates you to lesser-known coves whilst you swim in transparent waters, sip prosecco, and graze on regional antipasti. The boat handles all logistics—fuel, port fees, transfers from your accommodation—leaving you to watch limestone cliffs slide past and actually relax.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4979
Unforgettable Bike Tours and Trekking on the Island of Elba
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Unforgettable Bike Tours and Trekking on the Island of Elba

A 4-hour guided exploration of Elba Island combining mountain biking and trekking across remote terrain. Your Environmental Guide navigates you through the island's geological formations, layered history, and untamed landscapes, switching between pedal and foot to access corners most visitors miss. Suits those wanting substance over scenery shots—expect proper effort rewarded with genuine discovery rather than polished viewpoints.

4 hoursfrom AUD $67
Naturalistic excursion to Ustica
★ 5.0 (25)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Naturalistic excursion to Ustica

A two-hour guided walk through Ustica's protected woodland reveals the island's distinctive plant and animal life. You'll explore the ecological relationships between flora and visitors, including a hands-on segment connecting with the trees themselves. The tour culminates at sunset, where your guide shares techniques for spotting the rare green ray—a fleeting optical phenomenon visible in ideal conditions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $25
Private Transfer Naples Sorrento
★ 5.0 (25)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer Naples Sorrento

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this Naples–Sorrento private transfer, we ditched the crowded trains and shared minibuses for a straightforward door-to-door run in an air-conditioned van. It's a 1–3 hour journey depending on traffic and whether you add a Pompeii stop. You get a driver with your name on a sign, luggage handled, and the option to break up the drive with a guided 2-hour archaeological detour. It's designed for couples, families, and small groups after landing at Naples or heading out from a hotel. Nothing fancy, just reliable ground transport without the hassle.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $126
Vespa experience guided by us & Photo shoot
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

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
Ancient Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Murders & Imperial Blood
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Ancient Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Murders & Imperial Blood

This 2-hour walking tour peels back Rome's gilded facade to reveal its violent underbelly: political assassinations, palace intrigues, and mass executions that shaped the empire. You'll traverse sites tied to Caesar's murder, cursed imperial grounds, and the Gemonian Steps where traitors met their end, finishing at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s shadow. An expert guide recounts these episodes using primary sources and period accounts—no theatrical embellishment, just the grim reality ancient writers documented.

2 hoursfrom AUD $21
Private La Maddalena Archipelago Tour by Sailing Boat from Palau
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private La Maddalena Archipelago Tour by Sailing Boat from Palau

Spend a full day sailing the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a private boat departing from Palau. This seven-hour voyage takes you to remote islands and sheltered bays where you'll swim, snorkel in crystalline waters, and eat freshly prepared fish lunches on deck. The skipper navigates between white-sand beaches and turquoise coves, adjusting the route to weather and your preferences. Sardinian aperitifs, local wine, and onboard coffee punctuate the journey.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1649
Framura express
★ 5.0 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Framura express

A 2–3 hour speedboat adventure along Italy's Levante coast, launching from Framura's harbour near the train station. You'll explore hidden coves and sea caves by fast dinghy, snorkel in crystalline waters teeming with fish, and swim in secluded grottos. The boat carries local focaccia and [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) white wine, making this equal parts sightseeing and leisurely float. Depart from Levanto pier on request.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117
Full Day Private Tour Amalfi Coast From Napoli city & Napoli port
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day Private Tour Amalfi Coast From Napoli city & Napoli port

Eight hours exploring the UNESCO-listed [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples by private Mercedes, with flexibility to linger at whichever villages capture your attention. You'll wind along dramatic clifftop roads, stop in charming towns, and pause for lunch with sea views or a refreshing lemon gelato. The pace is yours—we often run longer than scheduled because eight hours simply isn't enough for somewhere this good.

8 hoursfrom AUD $512
Affordable Private Luxury Limousine from Rome to Positano
★ 5.0 (24)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Affordable Private Luxury Limousine from Rome to Positano

Skip the train chaos and settle into a private Mercedes for the scenic haul from Rome down to Positano. This 4-hour-plus transfer gets you from city streets to clifftop villages in genuine comfort—leather seats, cold water, proper air con, and a driver who actually knows where the good spots are. Pick-up from any Rome airport, hotel, or station; drop-off wherever you're staying on the Coast. You arrive relaxed, not frazzled.

4h 20mfrom AUD $560
Rafting "Experience 2 days"
★ 5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Rafting "Experience 2 days"

A two-day expedition combining paddling and water-based adventure in Italy's gorges. Day one takes you 16 km down a dramatic canyon river where towering rock walls narrow the current, finishing at base camp with hot showers and a night under canvas. Day two shifts to canyoning—abseiling and sliding through stream courses before an optional lunch. You'll eat locally sourced dinners and breakfasts, sleep under stars, and navigate both water and terrain with qualified guides.

2 daysfrom AUD $550
Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse
★ 5.0 (24)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse

Private sedan or minivan service whisking you from Catania airport or city centre to Syracuse in one to three hours. Your Mercedes arrives on schedule with an English-speaking driver in professional attire, stocked with chilled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi to keep you connected. The vehicle is spotless, air-conditioned, and wheelchair accessible, making the journey smooth whether you're travelling solo or with a group.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $225
Rome Top Food Tour: Trastevere, Tiber Island & Ghetto
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Rome Top Food Tour: Trastevere, Tiber Island & Ghetto

Wander through Rome's oldest quarters on foot, eating your way through Trastevere's backstreets, the historic Jewish Ghetto, and Campo de' Fiori market over two and a half hours. Your guide steers you toward neighbourhood spots where locals actually eat—crispy supplì, wood-fired pizza, stuffed bread, and the Jewish quarter's signature fried artichokes—before finishing with wine and dessert. You'll pass Tiber Island's ancient temple ruins and Augustus's grand portico, but the real focus is the food and the stories woven through centuries of Roman and Jewish life in these tight lanes.

2h 30mfrom AUD $82
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