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Tours in Italy

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Private Ischia Tour with Food Tasting and Island Sightseeing
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Ischia Tour with Food Tasting and Island Sightseeing

Spend six hours exploring Ischia's quieter corners with a private guide and driver, stopping for tastings and meals at local spots. You'll start with sfogliatella pastries, move through coastal villages like Sant'Angelo and Forio, sample fresh juices and mortadella sandwiches with views of Aragonese Castle, and lunch at a family-run restaurant in the island's interior. The pace is leisurely—designed to show you where locals actually eat rather than where ferries dump tour groups.

6 hoursfrom AUD $749
Guided Kayak Walk in Crapolla
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Guided Kayak Walk in Crapolla

Paddle from Marina del Cantone along the Sorrento Peninsula's dramatic coastline, weaving past sea caves, rocky islets and the legendary Siren Islands. The route culminates at Crapolla's deep inlet—a flooded valley where Roman temples once stood—where you'll beach your kayak and climb ancient stone steps to a clifftop chapel overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This 2h 45m guided trip combines water exploration with archaeological intrigue.

2h 45mfrom AUD $125
Fiumicino and Ciampino Airport Private Transportation
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Fiumicino and Ciampino Airport Private Transportation

Skip the queue and chaos of Rome's airports with a private driver waiting for your name at arrivals. This point-to-point service handles Fiumicino and Ciampino transfers in a clean, comfortable vehicle with a professional who knows the city's back routes and history. Your driver speaks five languages, manages your luggage, and shares local knowledge without the hard sell. One straightforward fare, no surge pricing or hidden charges.

1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $92
Bari city hotels to Bari Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Bari city hotels to Bari Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer

Private transfer from your Bari hotel to the cruise terminal, handling the 25-minute journey without queuing or sharing transport. Your driver meets you with a nameplate at your chosen time, loads your luggage, and delivers you to Terminal Crociere di Bari in a clean, air-conditioned car. All fees and taxes included—no surprises at handover.

25 minfrom AUD $82
Full day Orvieto and Assisi from Rome
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full day Orvieto and Assisi from Rome

A 10-hour drive from Rome takes you to two of Umbria's most striking hilltop towns. Orvieto clings dramatically to a volcanic cliff face, its medieval facades caught between sky and stone. Assisi spreads across Mount Subasio's slopes in luminous white and pink stone, the spiritual heart where St. Francis walked. Your English-speaking driver handles the 200km journey in a climate-controlled vehicle, leaving you free to wander both towns at your own pace.

10 hoursfrom AUD $849
Traditional Menu with Mama Lucia
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Traditional Menu with Mama Lucia

Cook alongside Lucia, a Sorrentine home cook who teaches her family's recipes passed down through generations. Over three and a half hours in her kitchen, you'll prepare a full traditional dinner using vegetables from her garden and local suppliers, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine included. This is genuine domestic cooking, not a tourist classroom—expect real techniques, regional flavours, and the kind of food locals actually eat at home.

3h 30mfrom AUD $283
Arrival Private Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to San Marino by Car
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Arrival Private Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to San Marino by Car

Skip the airport queue and language hassles with a private car from Bologna Marconi Airport straight to your San Marino accommodation. A professional driver meets you at arrivals with a comfortable Mercedes E-Class or equivalent, handling luggage whilst you settle in for the 90-minute drive. Bottled water included, all parking and taxes sorted.

1h 30mfrom AUD $518
Private Pompeii & Herculaneum Archaeological sites tour from Rome
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Pompeii & Herculaneum Archaeological sites tour from Rome

An 11-hour private archaeological tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, departing from Rome. You'll walk through two remarkably preserved Roman cities frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your guide navigates you through Pompeii's civic heart—theatres, gymnasia, thermal baths, and the Menander house—before moving to the smaller but equally compelling Herculaneum, where intact wooden structures and intricate mosaics offer rare glimpses into daily Roman life that larger Pompeii cannot match.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1430
Full Day Luxury Riva Aquariva Venice Tour - VIP
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Luxury Riva Aquariva Venice Tour - VIP

Spend eight hours aboard a private speedboat exploring Venice's lagoon islands at a relaxed pace. You'll depart central Venice to visit Murano's glassblowing workshops, wander Burano's pastel-painted streets, explore Torcello's quieter lanes, and end at Mazzorbo's vineyard-covered shores. The boat includes onboard refreshments and snacks, leaving you free to absorb each island's distinct character without fighting tourist crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $6145
Etruscan Mystery Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Etruscan Mystery Port Tour (Driver Only/Self Touring)

Explore Etruscan heartland with a private driver navigating you through ancient Etruria over 8.5 hours. Your Mercedes takes you to Tarquinia's frescoed tombs—the world's only painted Etruscan burial chambers—and hillside Tuscania, one of Italy's most striking medieval towns. You self-tour at each stop while your English-speaking driver waits with the car, a legal requirement in Italy. This is transport and access, not guided commentary, leaving you free to linger and discover at your own pace.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1382
Transfer From Rome To Sorrento (1-8pax)
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer From Rome To Sorrento (1-8pax)

Dedicated driver meets you at Rome's airport terminal and delivers you to Sorrento in a private air-conditioned car, taking roughly three hours. Your English-speaking driver handles luggage and navigation, leaving you free to rest or take in the landscape after travel. Door-to-door service covers hotel, port, or station drop-off, with infant seats available for families.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1888
Group tour: Rome Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Group tour: Rome Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour guided walk through Rome's centre, hitting the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Your guide steers you through narrow streets lined with Renaissance and Baroque landmarks, building a sense of the city's layered history as you move between piazzas. The tour wraps with a traditional Roman dinner at a local spot, giving you time to digest what you've seen.

2h 30mfrom AUD $67
Twilight Magic: Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Twilight Magic: Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo

Glide through Rome's most celebrated monuments in a private golf cart as daylight fades, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon without the foot traffic. Your driver navigates restricted zones off-limits to regular vehicles, whisking you past layers of history in comfort. The tour winds down at a city-view terrace where you'll settle into an Italian aperitivo—Prosecco, craft beer, or a house cocktail paired with local nibbles—as the sun dips below the skyline. Two and a half hours of sightseeing and unwinding, collected.

2h 30mfrom AUD $280
Rome 3 hours Walking Tour with Licensed Expert Local Guide
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome 3 hours Walking Tour with Licensed Expert Local Guide

Walk through Rome's architectural heart with a licensed guide who unpacks the Renaissance and Baroque landmarks that shaped the city. Starting at Piazza di Spagna, you'll move between the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Navona Square over three hours, finishing at Campo de Fiori. Groups stay small—maximum fifteen people—so you get genuine attention and space to absorb each site without fighting crowds.

3 hoursfrom AUD $416
Private tour of Catania and wine tasting with lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private tour of Catania and wine tasting with lunch

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Catania's layered history, from Greek theatre to Spanish fortifications, before heading to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Your private guide takes you through the city's most significant landmarks, including the imposing Ursino castle and the bustling fish market where vendors hawk their daily catch. The morning builds appetite—literally and figuratively—for an afternoon at a working winery nestled in Etna's wine region, where you'll taste local varieties alongside a traditional Sicilian lunch in unhurried comfort.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $416
Private Car Transfer from Positano to Sorrento
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Car Transfer from Positano to Sorrento

Direct car service between Positano and Sorrento covering the dramatic Amalfi coastline in 30 minutes to an hour. A private driver handles the winding clifftop roads while you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with generous boot space. Bottled water provided. Reliable timing, no bus schedules to chase.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $283
Cooking Class Home Made Italian Pasta
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cooking Class Home Made Italian Pasta

Roll up your sleeves in a Civitavecchia kitchen to master fresh pasta from scratch. Over two hours, you'll learn how Italian cooks build flavour through technique and ingredient selection, then sit down to eat what you've made. Whether you've never kneaded dough or you cook regularly at home, the chef guides you through the rhythms of proper pasta-making, from mixing flour to cutting shapes by hand.

2 hoursfrom AUD $416
TOP Rome : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

TOP Rome : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

Navigate Rome's iconic landmarks on your own schedule using an interactive mobile app guided by local experts. This self-directed experience across the city centre, Vatican, and Roman Forum lets you set the pace while unlocking stories, trivia puzzles, and insider knowledge of the Eternal City. Along the way, you'll gather recommendations for local eating spots and evening activities, crafting a personal itinerary rather than following a rigid group tour.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $17
Shore Excursion from Livorno to Chianti area with Wine Tasting & Lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Shore Excursion from Livorno to Chianti area with Wine Tasting & Lunch

This nine-hour private tour departs Livorno and takes you inland to Chianti's rolling vineyards. You'll spend the morning at a working winery, tasting several vintages with the owner's insights before sitting down to traditional Tuscan lunch paired with their production. The afternoon brings a stroll through San Gimignano, a medieval town frozen in time with stone towers and narrow streets. Your driver returns you to port with comfortable margin for re-boarding.

9 hoursfrom AUD $799
Private Luxury Yacht Escape: Full-Day Cruise to Ischia or Procida
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Luxury Yacht Escape: Full-Day Cruise to Ischia or Procida

Seven-hour private yacht charter departing Sorrento bound for Ischia or Procida. You'll glide past dramatic coastline, anchor in quiet bays for swimming, and explore volcanic hillsides dotted with thermal springs and fishing villages. The crew handles everything—bring a book, a friend, a sense of appetite. Prosecco, seasonal fruit, and cold drinks are covered. This isn't a scheduled tour with thirty others; it's a day shaped around what you fancy.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2415
Food and wine tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Food and wine tour

A three to four-hour food and wine tour through the Umbrian countryside on horseback-drawn carriage, combining historical sites with regional tastings. Travel past the Porsiuncola and historic buildings whilst stopping at a working farm beneath the Basilica of San Francesco for antipasti and local wines. The pace is relaxed, suited to those wanting to taste rather than rush.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $300
Full Day Private Limousine Boat Tour max 11 guests
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Private Limousine Boat Tour max 11 guests

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a climate-controlled limousine boat built for up to 11 passengers. Your captain navigates between celebrated estates like Villa Balbianello and Bellagio's waterfront promenades, steering toward quieter coves most day-trippers miss. The ECOLINE 850's white leather cabin keeps you comfortable whatever the weather, and Italian wine flows throughout. Customise your route and pacing—this is your private floating escape, not a fixed itinerary.

1 hour – 14 hoursfrom AUD $4330
Test Drive Alfa Romeo MiTo Race Car on a Race Track including video
★ 5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Test Drive Alfa Romeo MiTo Race Car on a Race Track including video

Pilot a turbocharged Alfa Romeo MiTo around a proper race circuit in Italy for 45 minutes. This 205-horsepower compact machine delivers genuine track feedback through its responsive front-wheel-drive setup. You'll complete five laps with an onboard camera recording your run, fuel included. The track experience adapts to your driving ability, whether you're a curious first-timer or someone with seat-time under your belt.

45 minfrom AUD $416
Street food tour and Tuk tuk 1-hour tour to Syracuse and Ortigia
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Street food tour and Tuk tuk 1-hour tour to Syracuse and Ortigia

Spend three hours sampling street food across Ortigia's backstreets, then explore Syracuse's island by tuk tuk. The morning begins at 11:30am with a guided tasting tour through three local venues serving authentic Sicilian dishes, moving at a leisurely pace past everyday shops and squares. You'll chat with vendors and locals who know the neighbourhood's history. Afterwards, your driver collects you for a one-hour motorised circuit around Ortigia's coastal perimeter, catching views you'd miss on foot.

3 hoursfrom AUD $275
Todi, masterpiece of Middle Ages and Renaissance – Private Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Todi, masterpiece of Middle Ages and Renaissance – Private Tour

Explore Todi, a hilltop medieval town in Umbria, on a two-hour private walking tour. You'll navigate the grand Piazza del Popolo with its austere civic palaces and cathedral, then venture into lesser-known churches where sculptors hid cheeky details—gargoyles, mythological beasts, even a bare-bottomed friar—within ornate stone frames. The route culminates at Bramante's Renaissance masterpiece, Santa Maria della Consolazione, a domed church that represents the ambition of early 16th-century design.

2 hoursfrom AUD $145
Certosa San Martino Museum: Art, History & Beauty with your Guide
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Certosa San Martino Museum: Art, History & Beauty with your Guide

Explore the Certosa di San Martino, a 14th-century monastery perched above Naples that became a baroque showpiece during a century-long renovation. An art historian guides you through the church and attached museum, unpacking the architectural ambitions of the Counter-Reformation and the skilled craftsmen who transformed it. You'll skip queues and gain access to frescoed vaults, intricate floor work, and the austere monastic cells that reveal how the Carthusian order lived. The hilltop location rewards you with sweeping views of the city and bay.

2 hoursfrom AUD $283
Rome to Pescara Transfers
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome to Pescara Transfers

A three-hour private transfer whisks you from Rome to Pescara in air-conditioned comfort with a seasoned driver at the wheel. Skip the train station queues and arrive refreshed at your coastal destination. Your vehicle comes stocked with bottled water and onboard WiFi, so you can work, message, or simply watch the Italian landscape roll past. Whether you're travelling solo, with family, or need accessible transport, this straightforward point-to-point service handles the logistics.

3 hoursfrom AUD $566
Private transfer by minivan from Florence to Rome
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer by minivan from Florence to Rome

Travel between [Florence](/places/florence) and Rome in a private Mercedes minivan with your own driver for three hours. This point-to-point transfer bypasses the constraints of coach travel—you'll navigate smaller roads, stop where tour groups cannot, and spend less time queuing. The vehicle accommodates up to seven passengers, making it ideal for groups or families wanting flexibility and comfort without the coach experience.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1465
Rome Walking Tour Dolce Vita: from Spanish Steps to Piazza Navona
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Walking Tour Dolce Vita: from Spanish Steps to Piazza Navona

Navigate Rome's grand central sweep on foot across two hours, linking the Spanish Steps down through the Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon and finishing at Piazza Navona. A local guide threads together the architecture, fountains and street-level energy that define the city's core. Ideal for first visits or travellers with limited time, this route connects four essential stops without rushing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $117
Syracuse in Tuk Tuk and History and the best Cannolo in the City
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Syracuse in Tuk Tuk and History and the best Cannolo in the City

Explore Syracuse's layered past aboard a three-wheeled tuk tuk, weaving through Ortigia's tight medieval streets and waterfront vistas. Over two-and-a-half hours, you'll navigate past the baroque Cathedral, the mythical Fonte Aretusa spring, the Jewish quarter's remnants, and Santa Lucia al Sepolcro to see Caravaggio's altarpiece. A local driver narrates lesser-known details as you move between monuments. The tour concludes at a family-run pastry workshop for warm cannoli and Moscato wine—sweets still made by hand.

2h 30mfrom AUD $541
Private Transfer from Rome Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Rome Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia

Direct private transfer whisking you from Rome Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia port in under an hour. A seasoned driver with over two decades' experience handles the route, leaving you free to settle in, grab a cold drink, and catch up online. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with infant seats available if needed. Straightforward point-to-point transport so you can start your journey relaxed rather than navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for shared shuttles.

50 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $450
WW2 BATTLEFIELDS: Montecassino from Rome
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

WW2 BATTLEFIELDS: Montecassino from Rome

An eight-hour excursion from Rome exploring the Montecassino campaign, one of WWII's pivotal moments in Italy. You'll visit the iconic hilltop abbey, walk through cemeteries honouring Polish, Commonwealth, and Allied soldiers, and stand on the Rapido River battlefield where thousands fell. The route takes in Sant'Angelo village and the ruins of San Pietro Infine, revealing how this rugged terrain became a turning point in liberating Italy from Nazi occupation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082
St.Peter’s Basilica tour, Grottoes, papal tomb & Dome access
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

St.Peter’s Basilica tour, Grottoes, papal tomb & Dome access

Explore St. Peter's Basilica over two hours with a private guide, descending into the Grottoes to see papal tombs beneath the main altar before ascending Michelangelo's Dome for sweeping views across Vatican City. You'll navigate Renaissance chapels, encounter sculptural masterworks including the Pietà, and walk through spaces shaped by Bernini and centuries of architectural vision. This guided tour connects you directly to the site's layered history—from its foundations atop Saint Peter's burial place to its role as Christendom's symbolic heart.

2h 10mfrom AUD $316
Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Capo d'Orlando or vice versa
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Capo d'Orlando or vice versa

Direct private car service from Palermo Airport to Capo d'Orlando (or return), covering the two-hour coastal route without stops. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, transports you in a climate-controlled vehicle suited to your group size, and waits up to an hour if needed. One-way journey with transparent pricing, free cancellation within 24 hours, and round-the-clock support.

2 hoursfrom AUD $416
From Naples Shared Guided Tour of Pompeii with Wine Tasting
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

From Naples Shared Guided Tour of Pompeii with Wine Tasting

This 6-hour tour departs Naples to walk through Pompeii's excavated streets with a knowledgeable guide, moving at a relaxed pace through the site's houses, temples and forums. You'll skip queues at entry, then head to a local vineyard for lunch paired with regional wines. An air-conditioned coach handles transfers both ways, keeping the group small enough to ask questions and linger where it matters.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $298
Best Intro to Bologna in 2 hours with a Local
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Best Intro to Bologna in 2 hours with a Local

A 2-hour guided walk through Bologna led by a local resident who navigates you past the famous landmarks and tucked-away streets that define the city's rhythm. You'll stand in [Piazza Maggiore](/places/piazza-maggiore-italy), see the Basilica di San Petronio, taste a traditional local product like crescentina, and leave with honest recommendations on where to eat, drink, and navigate like someone who actually lives here. The intimate group caps at eight people.

2 hoursfrom AUD $298
City Tour Bus Turistic with Cathedral guided
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

City Tour Bus Turistic with Cathedral guided

Explore Milan's architectural treasures from an open-top double-decker bus, stopping at landmarks including the Gothic Duomo, La Scala opera house, and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Your 3 hours 40 minutes includes a guided cathedral tour with rooftop access for city views, then flexibility to hop on and off three different bus routes at your own pace. See Milan's main draws without being locked into a rigid itinerary.

3h 40mfrom AUD $641
Cefalù and Monreale tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Cefalù and Monreale tour

A nine-hour private drive through Sicily's architectural heartland, connecting two medieval towns steeped in Norman heritage. You'll travel between Cefalù's pastel seafront village and Monreale's hilltop cathedral, navigating winding coastal roads and inland valleys at your own pace. Air-conditioned transport handles the logistics whilst you absorb the landscape, stop for photos, and explore at leisure. Optional English-speaking guide available to contextualise what you're seeing.

9 hoursfrom AUD $999
Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi tour from Palermo
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi tour from Palermo

A 7–8 hour private drive from Palermo to Agrigento combines two essential Sicilian landmarks: the Valley of the Temples, where remarkably intact Doric ruins stand as monuments to Magna Graecia, and Scala dei Turchi, dramatic white limestone cliffs that plunge toward the Mediterranean. Your own driver handles logistics while you explore ancient stone and seascape without the bustle of group tours.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $171
Dream Boat Experience in Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento
★ 5.0 (1)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Dream Boat Experience in Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento

Charter this 32ft vessel for an eight-hour coastal cruise along Campania's most celebrated stretches, stopping at Capri, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento. The boat sleeps four below deck and carries up to ten on deck, with a full galley, dual outdoor showers, and snorkelling gear included. Ideal for small groups wanting their own pace along the Tyrrhenian Sea, whether you're after a day of swimming and exploring hidden coves or a sunset passage between cliffs.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2331
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