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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

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Luxury Tour from Naples to Amalfi Coast

Spend eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic clifftop roads whilst you take in vertical limestone walls, pastel-painted villages, and working fishing harbours. Stop in Positano to wander its steep stacked streets, climb to Ravello for panoramic vistas across the Tyrrhenian Sea, and visit Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront. The route follows the famous Path of the Gods footpath corridor. Flexible itinerary allows time for lunch at a seaside trattoria or simply sitting in the sun.

Private guided tour of Hidden Symbols in Santa Maria Novella

This 90-minute guided tour of Santa Maria Novella reveals the symbolic language woven through the basilica's art and architecture. An art historian specialising in iconography walks you through layers of meaning—religious allegory, astronomical references, patron marks—that most visitors walk past. You'll learn why certain colours appear where they do, what animals represent in medieval thought, and how artists encoded messages for those who knew how to read them. The tour suits anyone curious about Renaissance [Florence](/places/florence) beyond the surface-level narratives.

Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento

A seven-hour private boat tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates the dramatic coastline, stopping at secluded coves and villages like Positano. Swim in turquoise waters, explore pastel-coloured towns perched on cliffs, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout. Ideal for celebrating with family or friends, with personalised service from start to finish.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1799

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

Cook and eat a three-course Roman dinner on Debora and Fiamma's balcony atop Gianicolo Hill, with views across Rome. Over three hours, you'll work through bruschetta, pasta alla carbonara, and tiramisu whilst your hosts share stories about living in the city, the customs behind each dish, and how Romans actually eat. Wine flows throughout. The group ranges from intimate to twenty-plus, depending on the night—either feels like dining with locals who've adopted you for the evening.

3 hoursfrom AUD $117

Siena and San Gimignano Day Tour from Rome

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Siena and San Gimignano Day Tour from Rome

A 10-hour private drive from Rome into Tuscany's medieval heartland, visiting the brick-built streets of Siena and the tower-studded village of San Gimignano. Travelled in a Mercedes minivan with an experienced English-speaking driver who knows the region well and can field questions throughout the day. The driver isn't a licensed guide, but their local knowledge fills much of that gap. You set the pace and stops; the operator is happy to adjust the itinerary to suit your interests.

10 hoursfrom AUD $624

Ravello 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Ravello 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Ravello's clifftop streets and architectural gems on this two-hour guided walk along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your guide navigates you through this 14th-century town perched 365 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea, revealing the villas that drew Wagner, Gide and countless artists. You'll visit the exterior and gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, home to the famous Terrace of Infinity, then finish with local dining recommendations to extend your afternoon.

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples Airport directly to Sorrento in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with complimentary water and WiFi. One brief photo stop lets you capture the Campania landscape en route, so you arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $383

Private Tour of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Explore Naples' Archaeological Museum with a specialist guide who uncovers the collection's significance and backstory across two hours. This private tour zeroes in on sculptures, mosaics and frescoes retrieved from Pompeii and Herculaneum—artefacts you'd have missed at the actual sites. Perfect for anyone who's walked the buried cities and wants to understand what they left behind, or those drawn to how Rome lived before Vesuvius.

Exclusive Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento - Full Day

Set out from Sorrento on a seven-hour private boat charter to Capri aboard a sleek 2025 Trimarchi, handling up to six passengers. Your English-speaking captain shapes the day to your wishes—anchor in hidden coves, swim off dramatic cliffs, explore sea caves. The boat comes rigged with snorkelling kit, drinks, snacks, and towels. It's the sort of trip where you control the pace, pick where to linger, and skip the tour-group queues.

7h 15mfrom AUD $916

Cinque Terre and Pisa Private Tour from Livorno

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Cinque Terre and Pisa Private Tour from Livorno

A nine-hour private tour from Livorno combining two UNESCO-listed villages in [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) with a stop in Pisa. You'll explore the colourful clifftop hamlets at your own pace, taste regional focaccia and pesto, then visit Pisa's famous tilted cathedral on the return journey. Air-conditioned transport and English commentary included; ferry and train tickets are separate.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1932

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Falconry experience in Tuscany

Spend 90 minutes in the Tuscan countryside learning to handle Harris' buzzard with an experienced falconer. You'll wear a glove and call the bird directly to your arm, watching it dive and soar across open fields. This is hands-on work with a living predator, not a spectator sport. The falconer teaches you the basics of hawk handling whilst your camera captures the moment.

Jewelry Crafting Experience in Todi

Spend a day in Todi learning metalwork fundamentals from a skilled jeweller. You'll work with eight grammes of sterling silver to craft a single piece—ring, earrings or pendant—using traditional techniques like annealing, texturing and soldering. The seven-hour session gives you hands-on practice with heat, metal and design choices, walking away with something you've genuinely made rather than bought.

Skip-the-Line Best of Pompeii in one Day Tour w Local Guide & new opened houses

Cut through Pompeii's crowds with a local art historian who knows the site inside out. This four-hour private tour bypasses ticket queues and steers you toward the essential ruins—newly opened houses, preserved Roman interiors, and the stories buried beneath volcanic ash since 79 AD. You'll navigate the sprawling archaeological zone strategically, seeing what matters most rather than wandering aimlessly. Ask your guide to linger where you're curious; the itinerary flexes to your interests.

Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni

Scale an ancient limestone gorge via fixed iron rungs and cables along the Rio Sallagoni, a three-and-a-half-hour adventure through dramatic rock formations accessible only by ferrata. This Italian route winds through a primordial landscape, past geological layers that tell stories millions of years old. An Alpine guide leads you through exposed traverses and vertical pitches, mixing technical climbing with raw natural beauty. All gear supplied—harness, helmet, and safety kit included—plus professional instruction and comprehensive insurance.

3h 30mfrom AUD $117

Exclusive ROME - Golf Cart City Tour with Italian Gelato

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive ROME - Golf Cart City Tour with Italian Gelato

Explore Rome's backstreets and major sites by golf cart over three hours, steered by local guides who know which lanes larger coaches can't access. You'll navigate cobblestone quarters, spot landmarks like the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Pantheon (entry fees separate), and finish with genuine Italian gelato. Hotel pickup and dropoff included; winter tours come with heated blankets and transparent covers.

MaMa Florence: The Art of Corzetti - Hands-On Pasta Class

Learn to craft Corzetti, a nobleman's pasta with hand-stamped patterns, at MaMa [Florence](/places/florence). This 3.5-hour class teaches you to shape this decorative pasta alongside two other fresh varieties, then prepare sauces to match. You'll cook, eat what you've made, and walk away with recipes and the skills to recreate it at home. Wine and Prosecco accompany your meal.

Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, shape and sauce pasta from a Roman chef in her home kitchen over 3.5 hours. Fiamma, Debora, Maurizio and their dog welcome you into their family space to master tagliatelle all'amatriciana, cavatelli with four-cheese sauce and tiramisù. You'll understand the logic behind Roman sauces rather than just follow steps, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine pairings. Morning or evening slots mean you get lunch or dinner depending on when you book.

Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)

A three-hour guided walk through Trastevere's medieval lanes with a local Roman, stopping at family-run food stalls and trattorias. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's specialities—from crispy supplì and wood-fired pizza to house-made gelato and Aperol spritzes—before settling down to a proper sit-down dinner. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes.

Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento or Positano

Spend eight hours cruising the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) on a private wooden Gozzo, departing from Sorrento or Positano with your own English-speaking skipper. This exclusive charter takes you past pastel villages and dramatic cliffs, with time for swimming in crystalline waters, exploring coastal towns at your own pace, and sharing a local lunch. The boat accommodates up to 12 passengers, making it ideal for small groups, families or couples seeking a tailored maritime experience along one of Italy's most celebrated shorelines.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off from Catania

★ 5.0 (24)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Amazing Etna Morning Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off from Catania

This five-hour morning tour from Catania takes you onto Mount Etna's slopes to explore its volcanic landscape firsthand. You'll walk through a lava cave, clamber over extinct crater rims, and reach elevations around 1700–2000 metres where views stretch to the coast. A guide explains the volcano's history and how successive eruptions have sculpted the terrain. Transport, equipment (helmets, torches), and an experienced guide are provided; the walking is straightforward and doesn't rely on cable cars.

5 hoursfrom AUD $95

Golf Cart tour with English speaking driver guide (3h/5h)

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Golf Cart tour with English speaking driver guide (3h/5h)

Navigate Rome's ancient heart by private golf cart with an English-speaking driver, departing from your hotel and returning there after. This three to five-hour customisable tour covers major historical monuments within the Aurelian Walls at a leisurely pace. You set the stops and duration at each site; your driver remains with the vehicle whilst you explore. Optional: add a licensed guide (€250 cash, three hours) who'll walk you through interiors and provide expert context.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333

3 hours private Photoshoot in Rome with Local Photographer

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

3 hours private Photoshoot in Rome with Local Photographer

Work with Elena, a Rome-based photographer, for a three-hour private session capturing you against the city's landmarks. You'll visit locations of your choosing—whether iconic monuments or quieter corners—while Elena directs you naturally in front of the camera. She stocks costume pieces and accessories to freshen up shots, and you'll walk away with roughly 300 unedited images. Ideal for solo portraits, family records, engagement moments, or fashion-focused work.

Private Italian lessons in Bergamo

Learn Italian through a private four-hour walking lesson across Bergamo's historic quarters. Your instructor guides you through narrow streets and local spots, weaving language practice into real conversations with residents and discoveries of regional customs. You'll move beyond textbook grammar into the rhythms of everyday speech, picking up colloquial phrases and cultural context as you explore the city's architecture and character.

Walking Tour Vietri Sul Mare: ceramics town on the Amalfi Coast

Explore Vietri Sul Mare, the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s ceramics heartland, on a 1 hour 15 minute walking tour led by a local guide. Wind through narrow streets lined with workshops to understand how artisans developed the distinctive hand-painted earthenware style that defines the region. See potters at work, visit viewpoints overlooking the coastline, and taste a regional speciality to complete your introduction to this colourful working town.

Private Boat Tour to discover Capri

Set out on a private boat from Capri for seven to eight hours exploring the island's coastal gems. You'll navigate to secluded coves, sea caves, and the Faraglioni rocks, swimming in transparent waters and viewing the Blue Grotto from the water. The skipper steers while you choose which spots to linger at, with refreshments, snorkelling gear, and onboard showers included. Two hours cover transit between sites; the rest is yours to anchor, swim, and soak in the seascape.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

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.

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

★ 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.

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento

Eight-hour private boat tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) departing from Sorrento, visiting the fishing villages of Praiano and Positano, the medieval town of Amalfi, and the hidden Fjord of Furore. Navigate dramatic coastal cliffs and turquoise coves from your own skippered vessel, with optional stops for swimming, snorkelling, and lunch at family-run restaurants. Prosecco, limoncello, and local snacks included throughout the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2415

Group boat tour along the Costa degli Aranci with aperitif

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Group boat tour along the Costa degli Aranci with aperitif

When Em from our team joined this 4-hour boat tour along Calabria's Costa degli Aranci, we found ourselves bobbing along a genuinely varied stretch of southern Italian coast—golden beaches, sharp cliffs, and that turquoise water you actually see in photos. The rubber boat held a relaxed mix of couples and small groups, and the whole thing felt properly local rather than a tourist cattle run. We stopped to swim at Soverato, ducked into the boat-only cave at Caminia, and wrapped up snorkelling near Pietragrande's dramatic rock formations, with prosecco and fruit keeping spirits high on deck.

3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour in Sorrento

Sail the Sorrentine peninsula aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, a restored fishing boat built for coastal exploration. This three-hour private charter lets you set the pace—swim in clear waters, watch the sun drop behind Capri, sip prosecco at the helm. The captain responds to your whims, whether that's anchoring at a quiet cove or timing the golden hour from open water. No crowds, no schedule, just you and the Mediterranean.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1149

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sicilian Cooking Course in Agrigento

Learn to cook Sicilian classics at Annalisa's home in Agrigento over four hours. You'll work with seasonal local ingredients to prepare traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations. The day culminates in sitting down together to eat what you've made, paired with regional wine and stories that illuminate the island's food culture.

Fun Climb

Scale the limestone cliffs surrounding [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy) in this four-hour guided climb suited to all abilities. Based in Arco, Italy's premier climbing destination, you'll work with a certified mountain guide who teaches rope techniques and safety protocols whilst you progress on real rock. Equipment is supplied, and the guide manages all protective systems so you can focus on the climbing itself.

Lessons in Mini-Group - 3 hours a day - skiing

Eighteen hours of small-group ski instruction in Livigno, Italy, delivered by qualified professionals who tailor sessions to individual ability and learning pace. Rather than processing large cohorts, instructors focus intently on each skier's technique, confidence, and progression. The teaching staff undergoes ongoing training in pedagogy and communication, ensuring lessons feel supportive rather than pressured. Three-hour daily blocks allow proper skill absorption without fatigue.

18 hoursfrom AUD $450

Private Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop to visit Siena

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop to visit Siena

Travel between Rome and [Florence](/places/florence) by private car with your own driver, breaking the journey in Siena to explore Tuscany's medieval streets and countryside. This six-hour transfer swaps motorway monotony for a proper stop in one of Italy's most striking hilltop towns, letting you stretch your legs among Gothic architecture and winding piazzas while your driver handles the road ahead. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Cooking Class and Market Tour in Civitavecchia

Spend five hours in Civitavecchia learning to cook an entire Italian meal from scratch. You'll start at the bustling local market with a guide, hand-selecting ingredients alongside your professional chef. Then retreat to a private restaurant kitchen where you'll master fresh pasta by hand, build a sauce, prepare a second course and dessert, and sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wine, limoncello and espresso.

Amalfi coast 'til Sunset: a full day experience

Spend nine to ten hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by private boat, calling at Positano and Amalfi before anchoring offshore to watch the sun dip below the horizon. Your English-speaking captain steers a well-appointed vessel equipped for swimming and snorkelling, with prosecco to toast the day's end. The itinerary bends to your preferences, and you'll return to your starting point as light fades.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $2581

Rome on Arrival: One-Way Private Transfer and Driving Tour of Rome from FCO

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Rome on Arrival: One-Way Private Transfer and Driving Tour of Rome from FCO

Skip the airport queue confusion and head straight into Rome with a private driver who handles your luggage and narrates the city's highlights during your six-hour journey to your hotel. You'll cruise past the Pantheon, see the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s exterior, visit the Trevi Fountain, and decide on the fly what else to explore—perfect for shaking off jet lag while getting your bearings. The air-conditioned minivan fits up to eight travellers, and your English-speaking guide tailors the route to your interests before dropping you at your accommodation.

Private Vespa Tour "Among the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco"

Explore the Langhe hills on a private Vespa tour departing from Alba, weaving through Barolo and Barbaresco wine country with an experienced local guide. Over 6–8 hours, you'll navigate UNESCO-listed terrain dotted with medieval villages and hilltop castles whilst learning what makes this region's Nebbiolo legendary. The route adapts to your pace and interests, with stops at viewpoints and wine bars for optional tastings.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $192

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