Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Learn to make authentic gelato, granita and sorbetto in a hands-on kitchen session led by a former gelato shop owner in Italy. Over two and a half hours, you'll work through traditional techniques and home methods, understanding the difference between quality artisanal and mass-produced gelato. You'll prepare batches from scratch, taste your finished products, and discover what separates genuinely good gelato from the rest.
A private seven to eight hour drive from Taormina takes you to Syracuse, Sicily's most compelling coastal city. Your driver collects you on your schedule and shuttles you between the sprawling Neapolis archaeological zone—where the colossal Greek Theatre dominates the landscape—and Ortigia, the walled island heart of the ancient city. You'll navigate both sites at your own pace, spotting the Ear of Dionysius cavern, the Aretusa fountain, the Cathedral, and Maniace fortress among labyrinthine streets.
Spend eight hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic stretches. Your private skipper navigates past the Li Galli islands, Fiordo di Furore, and hidden coves inaccessible by land, stopping wherever conditions and your mood allow. Swim in crystalline bays, wander through Positano and Amalfi at leisure, and anchor for lunch at waterfront trattorias. The boat carries a maximum of twelve, making this a genuinely intimate way to see why this coastline has captured imaginations for centuries.
A 3-hour guided boat journey along the dramatic coastline of Santa Maria di Leuca, exploring sea-carved grottoes inaccessible by land. Small group sizes keep things intimate as you navigate limestone formations and pull into sheltered coves for a swim and snorkel. An aperitif with local friselline, chips, and tarallini paired with prosecco rounds out the experience, making for an unhurried afternoon on the Adriatic.
Explore Venice's architectural secrets and hidden quarters over two hours with a local guide, then drift through the canals by private gondola. This combines a 90-minute walking tour that explains how the city rose from lagoon mud and wooden foundations, plus a 30-minute gondola journey where you'll see the city from water level. Your guide steers clear of the usual talking points, offering stories tied to the neighbourhoods you actually walk through. Meet where suits you, and have support available round the clock.
Set sail from Porticello fishing village on a five-hour coastal adventure along eastern Palermo's rocky shoreline. Snorkel at Formica Rock and the Three Pools, explore sea caves near Capo Zafferano, photograph the Blue Arch, and hunt for dolphins in the Bay of the French. The boat includes shaded areas, freshwater facilities, and onboard refreshments—prosecco, local tastings, and fresh fruit round out the experience on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Skip the port queues and taxi lines—you'll be collected directly from your ship at Civitavecchia and driven straight to Rome in a private air-conditioned van. Your licensed, security-cleared driver handles the 90-minute journey, leaving you free to relax after disembarking. Vans fit up to 8 passengers, with generous luggage allowance scaled to your group size.
A 12-hour escape from Rome into southern Tuscany's lesser-known corners, centred on two winery visits and a three-course lunch. You'll taste a rotating selection of regional wines—up to ten different pours—at estates deliberately chosen for their distance from tour-bus crowds. The itinerary threads through the Val d'Orcia landscape and the dramatic hilltop town of Pitigliano, mixing vineyard time with proper meals and views that explain why people moved here centuries ago.
Track Caravaggio through Baroque Rome on this two-hour walking tour that weaves art history with the unsolved mystery of the painter's disappearance. You'll move between sun-soaked piazzas and shadowy churches—venues Caravaggio himself frequented—examining his most striking works whilst untangling the facts and legends surrounding his violent life. A licensed local guide narrates the story with sharp storytelling, revealing how a rebellious genius became one of art's greatest enigmas.
Walk [Florence](/places/florence) at your own pace with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests—whether that's Renaissance frescoes, artisan workshops, neighbourhood markets, or quiet squares away from the crowds. After booking, you'll fill in a brief questionnaire so we can match you with a host whose passions align with yours. Together you'll shape a 2–6 hour experience that feels like exploring with a friend who actually knows the city, not following a script.
Walk through three of Rome's most significant ancient sites on this small-group tour capped at 10 people. You'll access the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s first and second tiers, explore the Roman Forum where the Senate once convened, and climb Palatine Hill for views across the archaeological zone. Your guide unpacks the stories of gladiatorial combat, political machinations, and imperial life over three hours.
A private 2-hour guided tour of Rome tailored to your interests, with hotel collection and return from central locations. Work with your guide to design your own route through the city's landmarks—whether that's the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, or quieter corners you've heard about. Best for couples, small groups, or anyone wanting to skip the tour-bus crowds and move at their own rhythm through the streets.
A 10-hour winery tour through the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills, based from Venice or Treviso. You'll visit two family-owned cellars in Valdobbiadene, taste seven glasses of DOCG Prosecco paired with regional charcuterie and cheese, explore the prized Cartizze vineyard slopes, and have free time wandering Conegliano's medieval centre with its castle, churches and main piazza.
Launch from Giardini Naxos port for a two-hour coastal loop past Taormina's clifftop town, dramatic sea stacks, and hidden coves along Sicily's Ionian shore. Boat routes vary: swim in Isola Bella's transparent shallows, chase dolphins at sunset, or fish with local crews using traditional methods. The waters here have drawn sailors since 735 BC when Greeks first settled Naxos. Snorkelling gear, Sicilian pastries and prosecco included.
Skip the queues and explore [Florence](/places/florence)'s greatest paintings with a local expert guide over two hours. You'll see Renaissance masterworks—Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo—alongside works by Velázquez, Rubens and other European painters. The guide steers you through the essential galleries, then you're free to linger where the art grabs you most.
Explore Rocinha's neighbourhoods on a guided three-hour tour that goes beyond surface-level sightseeing. You'll navigate the community by van and jeep with an accredited guide, learning how residents live day-to-day, watching capoeira practitioners in action, and discovering local artisan work. This isn't a passive observation—it's a chance to understand the rhythms and resilience of a place often misrepresented.
When Tom from our team booked this private golf cart tour, he got a proper local's eye view of Rome without the bus-tour shuffle. You're collected from your hotel in a silent electric cart — low-slung enough to slip into medieval laneways and quiet piazzas where the big coaches can't go. The host steers the itinerary based on what your group actually wants: history deep-dives, food stops, photography spots, families with kids. The whole thing runs 2.5 to 3 hours, giving you Rome's classics plus the backstreet finds in a single arc, all at your pace, no strangers tagging along.
Launch into the Gulf of Angels for 40 minutes of wakeboarding and water games piloted by a family-run operation with three decades of expertise. Based in Cagliari, this outfit has refined the craft across generations and tailors each session to match your group's abilities and appetite for speed. You'll have boards, life jackets and inflatables sorted, leaving nothing but the thrill of cutting across the water.
An hour-long private tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery with a licensed guide who walks you straight past queues to face Michelangelo's David. You'll spend time with the sculpture itself, then move through the Hall of the Prisoners to see how Michelangelo's chisel revealed form from marble, plus Renaissance paintings and a collection of Stradivari instruments. The guide provides context on technique, history, and artistic intent—it's a focused, unhurried look at Renaissance Florence rather than a rushed gallop through rooms.
Spend two hours at a family-run estate in the Piedmont hills, where Giuseppe and Tiziana share their vineyard heritage through a walk among the vines and a tasting of six regional wines. The tour winds through the UNESCO-listed landscape between Langhe and Monferrato, taking in ancient marl cellars before settling into the tasting room with local cured meats, cheese and breadsticks. A genuine introduction to how generations of winemakers shaped this corner of northern Italy.
Set sail from Palinuro's harbour for a 4-hour marine expedition into the protected waters of Baia degli Infreschi. This boat journey showcases a designated conservation zone known for its dramatic coastal features and submerged archaeology. Your skipper navigates Italian-speaking waters whilst you explore sea caves, rock formations, and protected habitats. Drinks are provided; bring your own food if needed.
Eight hours navigating the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by private car, stopping at villages perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your driver handles the notorious switchbacks whilst you absorb the landscape—vertical cliffs, lemon groves, pastel houses tumbling toward water. You'll explore Positano and Amalfi on foot, eat where locals do, and watch light change across the sea from high terraces. It's the coast at your own pace, not a coach full of cameras.
Tear across Palermo's coastline and up to Monte Pellegrino on a quad bike in 2.5 hours. You'll throttle past Mondello's beaches, climb to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, and refuel with cannoli and pane cunzato before heading back to the city. Daily departures at 09:15, 13:00, and 16:45 from Via dei Cantieri.
A 4–8 hour boat journey tracing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Vietri sul Mare through to Conca dei Marini. You'll navigate past dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, stopping to swim off Praiano, explore the Furore Fjord's narrow inlet, and browse Positano's clifftop boutiques. The skipper navigates you past sea caves and lesser-known stretches of coastline, with snorkelling gear on hand and refreshments included.
Chase the sun from Tropea along the Calabrian coast to Capo Vaticano on a quick speedboat run. Two hours of coastline exploration with multiple stops for swimming, snorkelling gear included, and prosecco to mark the occasion. Newer vessels with proper shade and seating mean comfort matters here—no cramped benches or endless sun exposure.
Eat at a Salernese cook's kitchen table for 2.5 hours, watching them prepare a four-course meal from recipes guarded in family archives. This is Cesarine—a network spanning 500+ Italian cities where home cooks invite strangers in to cook and eat together. You'll taste regional wines, sit down to pasta and meat courses, then dessert. No restaurant formality, just a real Italian table.
Spend two hours walking [Florence](/places/florence)'s principal piazzas with a guide who knows the city's food scene intimately. Stop at independent vendors and small producers to taste pecorino, house-made cured meats, and fresh bread, paired with Tuscan wine and coffee. Your guide threads together stories of the city's art and culinary heritage between tastings, finishing with gelato facing the Duomo. This is sightseeing that actually feeds you.
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this Calabrian coast boat tour, she found exactly what the blurb promised: a quieter alternative to the packed vessels churning through the Tyrrhenian Sea. The outfit caps groups at 12 passengers and runs daily from Tropea, hitting three swim spots in three hours along the dramatic cliffs of Capo Vaticano. The water is genuinely clear—proper turquoise—and the crew serves local cheeses, cured meats, and drinks rather than the token packet of crisps. It's the kind of tour that feels less crowded because it actually is.
A four-hour private driving tour of Rome with an experienced driver who knows the city well. You'll travel in a modern, well-maintained vehicle equipped with water, tea, coffee, and onboard WiFi. The route and pace are yours to set—whether you want to tick off major landmarks, explore neighbourhoods at leisure, or combine both. Accessible for wheelchair users, families with prams, and anyone seeking a flexible alternative to group tours or public transport.
Learn wild mixology in rural Salento, where foraged plants become your cocktail ingredients. This three-hour session at a countryside home teaches you how to identify, harvest and dry local botanicals, then transform them into infusions, syrups and liqueurs. Work alongside mixologist Elia to craft your own herbaceous drink, tasting house liqueurs and nibbling aperitivi whilst discovering the unexpected overlap between foraging and bartending craft.
A private guided tour of Pompeii designed to engage children aged 5–10, running 2.5 hours through the frozen Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Your family skips the queues and follows an expert guide who brings gladiator training, domestic life, and archaeological methods to life. Kids work through an activity booklet whilst discovering the amphitheatre, public baths, temples, and villas—turning ancient history into hands-on exploration rather than passive sightseeing.
Spend three hours exploring Rome's most significant Christian relics, many brought to the city by St Helena in the 4th century. This guided tour takes you to sites housing objects linked directly to Christ's final hours—items rescued from Jerusalem and preserved across Rome's churches. You'll move through sacred spaces at a reflective pace, with moments built in for prayer and contemplation. Your expert local guide provides the historical and theological context that brings these artefacts to life.
Launch from the quiet Framura port for a 3.5-hour boat journey along [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s coastline. You'll snorkel in sheltered coves away from day-trippers, swim off dramatic cliffs, and drift past all five villages from the water. The route favours hidden corners over crowded spots. Skippers Carlo and Ricky, locals born to these waters, navigate you through the Gulf whilst sharing knowledge of the terrain. Onboard refreshments and local wine round out the experience.
Explore Venice's working archipelago by private boat, skipping the crowded centre to reach islands where locals still live and create. Over four hours, you'll visit Sant'Erasmo's lagoon farms, taste vegetables pulled from local soil alongside handmade pizza and fresh pasta, and glide past San Michele's necropolis where Venice's celebrated dead rest. Small group (max five) means genuine conversation with your guide and space to absorb how this city actually functions beyond the tourist squares.
Slip across the Italian-Slovenian border for a six-hour private exploration of the Adriatic coast's best-kept secret. This chauffeured run from Trieste threads through coastal towns before landing in Piran, where Venetian-influenced stone laneways spill down to the sea. Your English-speaking driver knows where locals eat and which viewpoints deliver proper scenery. Perfect for cruise passengers or those with limited time, the tour wraps in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included.
Saddle up for an evening ride through Mount Vesuvius's volcanic vineyards, departing from Pompei. You'll trek the slopes on horseback at dusk with local guides, then settle into a winery for grilled meats and house wines whilst gazing across the Gulf of Sorrento. Four and a half hours mixing adventure with regional food and views that stretch to Capri.
Drift across Chianti's rolling terrain by hot-air balloon, launching from San Casciano for an hour aloft. You'll track over acclaimed wineries, olive groves, and vineyard patchworks that shift with the seasons—terraced valleys look different in spring versus autumn harvest. The flight wraps with prosecco and chat with your pilot, insurance included.
A local photographer shadows you and your group around Lake Como for 1–3 hours, capturing genuine moments rather than posed shots. You'll follow a custom route tailored to what matters to your party, then download all images digitally and access them via a private online gallery. No more asking strangers to photograph you—just authentic portraits and candid scenes of your time on the lake.
When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this Vatican-area wine tasting, she wasn't expecting to feel like a local by the end — but that's exactly what happened. A licensed Rome guide and professional sommelier walk you through three Italian wines (Prosecco, Frascati Superiore, and a Campania red) paired with six artisanal foods: regional cheeses, cured meats, aged Parmigiano with balsamic, and dark chocolate. The vibe is conversational and unpretentious — no wine-snobbery, just genuine talk about provenance, production, and why each pairing lands. It runs 90 minutes in a neighbourhood where you can practically see St Peter's Basilica from the street.
Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a local archaeologist who unpacks the everyday reality of a Roman city halted by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Over two to two and a half hours, you'll move past intact houses, temples and amphitheatres while your guide reveals details most visitors miss—the politics, commerce, and human stories embedded in the stones. This isn't a rushed overview; it's a chance to read the city as an actual place where people lived, worked, and died.