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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Unesco Sicily Tour

Explore three UNESCO-listed Sicilian destinations across four days based in Palermo. This guided tour connects you with the Norman architecture of Monreale Cathedral, the pastel-hued coastal town of Cefalù, and Palermo's layered history. You'll have a private vehicle and bilingual guide throughout, staying in a three-star hotel or B&B with daily breakfast included. The pace suits all fitness levels and the entire experience is accessible.

Tour of Italy 2025

Follow the Giro d'Italia 2025 route on a five-day journey through Italy's most striking terrain. You'll travel closed-road stages used by the professional peloton, stopping in the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills where your base is a village hotel. Daily meals are included, and the itinerary weaves together dramatic landscapes, regional food and wine, with potential access to professional cyclists and insider cycling knowledge.

Private Castel Gandolfo, Papal Palace, Secret Gardens & Lake Nemi

Explore the summer retreat of popes at Castel Gandolfo, a 17th-century Apostolic Palace now open as a museum, with privileged access to the botanical gardens overlooking the countryside. Your art historian guide walks you through centuries of papal history, then descends to Lake Nemi, a volcanic crater lake famed for crystalline waters and the hilltop village clinging above it. The four-hour private tour includes air-conditioned transport from Rome to the Castelli Romani hills, where strawberry farms and timeless villages dot the landscape.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1247

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Italian Cooking Private Class on Lake Maggiore

Master three cornerstone Italian dishes in a three-hour hands-on class overlooking Lake Maggiore near Varese. You'll prepare pizzoccheri, Ligurian pesto, and tiramisu from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine or coffee. This private session suits all skill levels and welcomes families with prams.

From Caserta: E-Bike Tour and Visit to Casertavecchia

Pedal through Campania's Tifatini Hills on an e-bike, rising effortlessly from Caserta's Royal Palace precinct towards the medieval hilltop settlement of Casertavecchia. Your guide navigates you past forgotten hamlets and through countryside that rolls toward the Terra di Lavoro plain, before you dismount to wander the village's ancient stone streets. The 2.5-hour loop blends gentle cycling with on-foot exploration, ending back where you started with legs fresh and perspectives shifted.

Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car

Private sedan transfer from Marco Polo Airport directly to your Venice accommodation, taking roughly 45 minutes. A driver meets you at baggage claim, handles your luggage, and drives you in a premium vehicle—Mercedes, BMW or Jaguar—straight to your hotel. The service includes 60 minutes of free airport waiting with flight monitoring, bottled water, all taxes and parking, plus water taxi access. No surprises, no shared minibus queues.

Naples Street Food and Sightseeing Small Group Experience with a Native Guide

Walk through Naples' Centro Storico with a local guide who knows where the serious eaters go. You'll taste your way through the city's celebrated street food scene—from wood-fired pizza to sfogliatella and other regional pastries—stopping at neighbourhood spots that locals queue for. The pace is leisurely, designed around savouring food and understanding why Neapolitans take their culinary heritage seriously. Bottled water included.

Vatican Highlights Tour W Skip-the-line Access Sistine Chapel

Skip queues and explore Vatican City's masterpieces with a knowledgeable guide over three hours. You'll move through galleries of classical sculpture, Raphael's frescoed rooms, tapestry and cartography collections, and the Sistine Chapel's painted ceiling. The reserved-entry approach means you get straight past the crowds at the main gate and make the most of your time inside.

3 hoursfrom AUD $548

Kids-Friendly Evening Tour of Rome Must-see Sites with Gelato & Pizza

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Kids-Friendly Evening Tour of Rome Must-see Sites with Gelato & Pizza

Explore Rome's most iconic landmarks after dark on this 2.5-hour evening walking tour designed for families. Your local guide leads you through Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Marcus Aurelius Column, weaving in games and activities to keep children engaged. The tour winds down with tastings of authentic Roman gelato and pizza, making it as much about flavour as sightseeing.

Private Full-Day Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice

Spend eight hours exploring the rolling Prosecco Hills with a WSET-certified sommelier who'll steer you toward small producers and family-run trattorias across the Veneto region. This private tour bypasses the standard circuit, instead revealing lesser-known vineyards and kitchens where locals still make pasta by hand. You'll taste sparkling wines alongside regional dishes built on what the market offers that day, learning how geography and tradition shape both the bottle and the plate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1415

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Discover Naples with a local

A two-hour walking tour led by a Naples native who shares the city's stories and character through conversation. You'll wander through neighbourhoods hearing local perspectives on how Naples has shaped and been shaped by its people. Rather than hitting standard tourist checkpoints, this is about seeing the place through someone who actually lives here—the quirks, the history embedded in streets, the rhythms that outsiders often miss.

Private and Guided Walking Tour of Arezzo City of Gold

Explore Arezzo's compact medieval centre on foot with a private guide who steers clear of coach-tour crowds. This 2–3 hour walk threads through Renaissance alleyways, past ochre-stone buildings and hidden piazzas that reveal why this Tuscan town earned its 'City of Gold' reputation. You'll discover how locals move through their own city rather than follow a packaged route.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $366

Florence Walking Tour: Classic, Oltrarno or Incognito Route

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence Walking Tour: Classic, Oltrarno or Incognito Route

Walk [Florence](/places/florence) in ninety minutes with a licensed local who knows the city's rhythms. Pick your adventure: the Classic route hits the headlines, Oltrarno takes you through workshops and quiet piazzas where artisans still work, or go Incognito and let your guide read the room, steering toward whatever sparks genuine curiosity. Small groups, wireless headsets so you hear every detail, routes shaped to match how you actually want to move through the city.

Skip-the-lines Private Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids & Families

Navigate the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your kids on a 3-hour family-focused tour that skips entrance queues. A guide trained in working with children leads you through Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps, weaving in interactive activities—trivia, puzzles, scavenger hunts—that keep everyone engaged rather than trailing behind. Pre-booked entry means you walk straight in while other families queue outside.

Vespa Food Tour in Naples

Ride a Vespa through Naples for three hours, stopping to eat your way through the city's street-food classics. You'll taste crispy fried mixed meats from a historic Vomero shop, grab a folded pizza wallet whilst wandering narrow lanes, pause for sfogliatella pastry, and finish with a traditional lemon drink. A guide leads the route; fuel, helmet, and insurance are included.

3 Hours Sunset Boat Tour to Golfo dei Poeti Shared

Cruise the Golfo dei Poeti aboard a restored wooden gozzo, calling at San Terenzo, Lerici, Fiascherino and Tellaro before circling the trio of islands—Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Three hours takes you past dramatic coastline, includes a swim stop and closes with aperitivo and local snacks as the light turns golden. The boat carries just seven passengers on a refitted 7.5-metre vessel with sundeck and easy water access.

The Rock: an Ancient Refuge

A 4-hour guided walk through Italian rocky terrain reveals how stone landscapes sheltered communities across millennia. You'll visit a Second World War bunker used by locals, encounter a cliff face home to raptors and songbirds, explore a medieval hermitage carved into rock, and stand among archaeological remains from ancient hominid settlements in the Volturno Valley. Stories and legends weave through each site, uncovering how geology shaped survival, spirituality and settlement.

Catacombs tikets with Pick-up and Drop off

Visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome's vast underground network carved along the ancient Appian Way. This 2-hour experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, and an audio guide exploring early Christian burial chambers where popes and martyrs were entombed. Your air-conditioned transfer removes the logistics of navigating Rome's streets, leaving you free to focus on the tunnels themselves—corridors layered with loculi (burial niches) that tell the story of Rome's first believers.

Rome Pre Cruise Tour from FCO Airport to Civitavecchia Port of Rome

Bridge your morning arrival at Fiumicino with an afternoon Civitavecchia departure by touring Rome's centre with a knowledgeable driver over five hours. You'll spot the city's landmark monuments and key piazzas whilst your guide shares context about what you're seeing. Transport covers the route between airport, central sights, and cruise port, with water and air-conditioning included. Lunch is on your own.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Bramante Staircase Private Tour

A four-hour private exploration of the Vatican's greatest treasures, led by an official Vatican guide. You'll access the rarely-opened Bramante Staircase—Bramante's Renaissance spiral masterpiece commissioned by Pope Julius II—alongside the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and the Pio Clementino Museum. Skip-the-line entry and private transport included; this tour prioritises depth over the usual crowded circuit.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2664

Lago di Como : Noleggio barca senza patente da 1H a 6H

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🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Lago di Como : Noleggio barca senza patente da 1H a 6H

Pilot your own boat across Lake Como without needing a licence, exploring the shoreline between Como and Varenna at your own pace. Choose from 1 to 6-hour rentals and cruise past grand lakeside villas, stop for swimming, and anchor to enjoy drinks and music with up to five mates. The boat comes equipped with shade, stereo system, and fuel is extra at €25 per hour.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $233

Venice Airport to Padua Abano Terme OR VICEVERSA

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Venice Airport to Padua Abano Terme OR VICEVERSA

Point-to-point private limousine transfer between Venice Marco Polo Airport and Abano Terme city centre, accommodating up to six passengers with luggage. A uniformed driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a nameplate and handles your journey in a licensed luxury vehicle. The service operates around the clock with transparent pricing—evening flights after 22:00 incur a modest surcharge. No surprises, no waiting for shared minibuses, no unscheduled stops.

Private Activity Tasting of Venetian Craft Beers

Discover Venice's brewing culture with a beer-focused walking tour led by a local sommelier and home brewer. Over three hours, you'll navigate the city's streets, bridges and squares while stopping at neighbourhood bars to taste craft beers from the Veneto region paired with traditional cicchetti. This isn't a generic sightseeing loop—it's a chance to understand why locals favour artisanal brews and what makes the northeastern Italian beer scene distinctive.

Dessert Tour through Pantheon, Navona Square and Campo De Fiori

Walk through three of Rome's most vibrant piazzas with a local guide who knows the city's sweetest secrets. Over two and a half hours, you'll taste your way through generations of Italian confectionery—from well-known cannoli and tiramisu to lesser-spotted sfogliatella and brutti ma buoni biscuits. Meet the artisans still hand-rolling these treats in their neighbourhood shops, hear how Roman sweets have shaped the culture, and soak in the backdrop of the Pantheon, Navona Square, and Campo de' Fiori.

An exclusive cooking class in Bellagio, on lake Como

Learn to make fresh pasta, sauces and dolci from a decorated chef in Bellagio's heart, where Lake Como's three arms meet. This three-hour class takes place in a full professional kitchen with its own herb garden, where you'll prepare dishes rooted in Lombard tradition. Sit down afterwards to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines, whilst mountains frame the water across from you.

Rome: Hands-on Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves in a Rome kitchen to build three pillars of Italian cooking: hand-rolled fettuccine and ravioli, plus tiramisu layered with mascarpone and espresso. Over three hours, a chef walks you through dough work, filling techniques, and assembly, explaining the reasoning behind each step rather than just the motions. You'll cook together, ask questions, taste your own food at a shared table, and leave with usable skills and a clearer sense of why these dishes matter in Italian culture.

Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif

A two-hour coastal cruise along Polignano a Mare's dramatic shoreline, navigating sea caves and natural stone formations inaccessible by land. Your crew guides you through the geology and local lore whilst you float above turquoise water, breaking for a swim and a proper aperitif—Apulian prosecco paired with tarallini crackers. You'll leave with the kind of photos that make people actually jealous of your phone.

Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour

Tour Rome's iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners aboard a vintage Vespa sidecar with a professional driver and local guide. This three-hour circuit navigates cobblestone streets past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and Baroque fountains, then swings through Campo de' Fiori and Largo Argentina. You'll ride in either the sidecar or as a passenger behind the driver, alternating positions at stops to share the view.

Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch

Spend seven hours aboard a catamaran hugging Palermo's northern coastline, with swimming stops at secluded bays and sea caves. The boat's galley crew cooks traditional Sicilian seafood pasta, fresh fruit, and local pastries as you drift past Mondello beach and the dramatic cliffs of Capo Gallo. Wine and beer flow throughout. Snorkelling gear included—the water here stays remarkably clear and shallow near shore.

Milan: Pasta Tiramisu Cooking Class in a Chef’s Home(Small Group)

Learn to make fresh tagliatelle and tiramisu in a Milan chef's home kitchen over three and a half hours. This is cooking as it happens in Italian homes—no stations, no theatre, just you and a professionally trained chef working through technique and ingredients together. You'll taste estate oils and aged vinegars with artisan bread, then cook two pasta sauces from scratch and assemble proper tiramisu. Wine pairs throughout, with non-alcoholic options available.

Sailing Tour Tavolara and Molara | From San Teodoro

When Noah from our team sailed out of San Teodoro, we were on a 13-metre vessel headed for Tavolara and Molara — two islands that sit off the northeastern Sardinian coast like secrets. This 7–8 hour loop does what it promises: anchors you in gin-clear bays (Cala Brandinchi and Lo Impostu are the standouts), feeds you proper Sardinian fare cooked onboard, and gives you time to snorkel without rushing. The boat caps at 10 people, which keeps it intimate. You'll spot dolphins if you're lucky, though the master steers by safety and weather, not a rigid schedule.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $213

Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Colosseum

★ 5.0 (159)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Colosseum

Learn to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch in a compact kitchen just steps from the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). This 2.5-hour class pairs hands-on technique with genuine Roman hospitality—you'll knead and stretch dough, build your dessert layer by layer, then sit down together to eat what you've made. A local chef guides you through both dishes while wine, prosecco, and limoncello flow for the adults at your table. Works brilliantly for families with children old enough to handle kitchen tools.

2h 30mfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (155)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Fiat 500 Vintage experience

Cruise Rome's iconic streets in a restored Fiat 500, the squat little car that defined la dolce vita. Over 2.5 hours, a local photographer captures you against the city's most photogenic backdrops—fountains, ochre buildings, cobbled piazzas—while you stop mid-tour for gelato or a cornetto and cappuccino at a proper gelateria. You'll leave with professional shots and the sort of joy that only comes from driving a machine that's been turning heads for six decades.

1-hour Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como

Glide across Lake Como aboard a restored 1957 wooden vessel, tracing the shoreline's grand villas and hidden coves. This one-hour cruise balances the lake's aristocratic heritage with quieter moments away from the crowds. Water and drinks included. A gentler way to experience Como's geography and architecture without the rush of larger tour boats.

Rome Pizza & Tiramisù Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Roll up your sleeves in central Rome for a 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make pizza dough and tiramisu from a local chef. Work alongside up to 14 other participants, then sit down to eat what you've made, washing it down with unlimited wine or beer. You'll start with a prosecco or spritz, and the chef handles all ingredient prep—you focus on technique and flavour.

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Explore Venice's two most iconic monuments on a private 3.5-hour evening tour. Start at the Doge's Palace, where your guide shares tales of imprisoned nobles within its ornate chambers and dungeons, then enter St Mark's Basilica after closing for exclusive access. Inside the hushed basilica, witness illuminated Byzantine mosaics adorning the golden ceilings, visit the Pala d'Oro altar, and descend to the crypt holding St Mark's remains. A rare chance to experience these landmarks without crowds.

Capri Tour & Blue Grotto (Half-Day) from Sorrento

A private four-hour boat expedition circling Capri's dramatic coastline, departing from Sorrento with an English-speaking skipper. You'll navigate past towering sea cliffs, hidden coves and natural rock formations including the celebrated Blue Grotto, with multiple opportunities to swim in the clear Mediterranean waters. Groups up to five people travel on a dedicated vessel, discovering landmarks like the Faraglioni Rocks, Villa Malaparte and the island's legendary grottos while learning the geography and mythology that shaped this famous destination.

4 hoursfrom AUD $917

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

★ 5.0 (93)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

Explore three of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated villages with a private driver over eight hours, departing from Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Positano. Visit the clifftop gardens of Ravello, the ceramic-tiled dome of Amalfi's cathedral, and the pastel-stacked houses of Positano. Your driver navigates the winding coast road, leaving you free to soak in the views and stop for lunch at a local spot overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Aosta hot air balloon flight over the Alps with breathtaking views

Rise above the Alps in a hot air balloon for an unscripted 3-hour journey across northern Italy. You'll drift silently over valleys, villages and peaks with a 360-degree panorama unfolding beneath you. The burner's occasional roar punctuates long stretches of quiet as thermal currents guide your path—there's no predetermined landing spot, just wind and sky. Charbonnier Mongolfiere, operating since 1982, handles the flight with full certification and safety protocols.

Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites

Spend seven and a half hours tracing the daily lives of Romans through their surviving monuments and treasures. This private tour weaves together the Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill, and the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) itself, but also ventures into lesser-known sites—underground temples, frescoed rooms, and the cell where Saint Peter was imprisoned. You'll see how Romans lived, worshipped, and built their empire, guided by an accredited archaeologist through restored galleries and newly opened collections across central Rome.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1000

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