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Tour with Guide in the Sassi of Matera aboard a Van

★ 4.9 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour with Guide in the Sassi of Matera aboard a Van

A 90-minute private van tour through Matera's ancient Sassi district, travelling between the two main neighbourhoods of Caveoso and Barisano before reaching the Belvedere viewpoint. You'll ride in a comfortable Mercedes van with an audio guide available in 13 languages, all site entrances included. Water provided throughout. The route covers the labyrinthine old town on a curated path that hits the highlights without the walking fatigue.

Boat tour of the island of Ischia with a typical Ischia 10-metre launch full day

Cruise around Ischia on a traditional wooden gozzo, the classic fishing boat of southern Italy's maritime heritage. This full-day excursion takes you to secluded coves and rocky inlets where the water runs crystalline and the shoreline drops steeply into the sea. You'll anchor in spots that shaped the island's character, snorkelling in quiet bays and discovering why Ischia's coastline has captivated visitors for centuries. The boat departs from Forio port and runs up to eight hours depending on your preference.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

★ 4.9 (32)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Quad Bike Tour in Tuscany

Tear across the Lima Valley on a quad bike, navigating dirt tracks that wind through Tuscan hill villages and nature reserves inaccessible by road. This 3-hour off-road circuit in Livizzano pairs the rush of throttle control with genuine exploration—you'll spot medieval hamlets tucked into valleys and carve past landscapes most visitors never see. Expert guides lead small groups on quality machines, with full safety kit provided and insurance included.

Share Your Pasta Love in Local's Home in Palermo

Roll up your sleeves in a Palermitan kitchen and craft pasta by hand alongside your host, a local cook who'll share family techniques honed over years. You'll arrive to aperitivo and nibbles, spend ninety minutes shaping dough and sauce, then sit down to eat what you've made with a glass of wine. It's genuine, unglamorous cooking—the kind Sicilians do at home, not for cameras.

2 hours Capri private boat tour

Explore Capri's dramatic coastline by private boat over two hours, stopping to swim at secluded coves and snorkel in crystalline waters. You'll navigate past towering sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and tiny islands inaccessible from land. The boat is yours alone—set the pace, linger where you like, and discover the raw geology and turquoise inlets that make this stretch of coast unmissable. Drinks and snorkel gear included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $448

First Class Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi with Optional Unique Lunch

★ 4.9 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

First Class Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi with Optional Unique Lunch

An eight-hour coastal drive from Naples or Salerno showcasing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated towns. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable driver through hairpin bends and dramatic seascapes, stopping in Sorrento for wandering and views, Positano for its tumbling pastel architecture, and Amalfi for its maritime heritage and layered character. An optional sit-down lunch featuring regional pasta, fried dough starters, and homemade limoncello rounds out the experience.

Private transfer Catania Airport (CTA) – Syracuse/Ortigia

A straightforward airport transfer from Catania to Syracuse's Ortigia district, taking 45 minutes to an hour. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with air conditioning, free WiFi, and chilled water. The vehicle is fitted for wheelchairs and prams, and the driver knows the roads well enough to answer questions about what you're passing. No fuss, no markup—just reliable transport to your accommodation.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $250

Private Premium Brunello Wine Tasting Tour & Food Pairing

★ 4.9 (17)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Premium Brunello Wine Tasting Tour & Food Pairing

Taste Brunello di Montalcino straight from the cellar at Paradiso di Cacuci, a small family winery tucked into Montalcino's northwest hills. This 1 hour 45 minute private session walks you through their winemaking approach—from vineyard to glass—paired with lunch. The estate splits its production across Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, and Sangiovese IGT, blending heritage techniques with modern practices under Brunello Consortium standards.

Private Customizable Lake Como Boat Tour

Navigate Lake Como's fjord-like waters aboard a private boat, charting your own route past Belle Époque villas and steep alpine slopes. Choose your duration—anything from a quick hour-long spin to a full-day exploration—and decide whether you want to linger in waterfront villages or cruise the deeper northern arms. Your skipper knows the lake's hidden corners and can adapt the itinerary on the fly based on light, weather, and your mood.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $475

Sunrise Balloon Flight over Tuscany with Breakfast and Photos

★ 4.9 (17)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Sunrise Balloon Flight over Tuscany with Breakfast and Photos

Launch at dawn in a hot air balloon drifting above Chianti's vineyard-quilted landscape and hilltop villages. This three-hour experience carries you just metres above cypress groves as sunrise breaks across Tuscany, with a licensed pilot guiding the basket through quiet morning air. Back on solid ground, settle into a local breakfast spread—cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread—and Prosecco, while reviewing photos captured during flight. Small group sizes keep the cabin intimate and your pilot genuinely present throughout.

Kayak and Canoe tour in Leuca and the Ponente Caves

Paddle through the Ionian waters off Santa Maria di Leuca on a three-hour kayak and canoe exploration. This route winds past sea caves carved into limestone cliffs, revealing geological formations layered over millennia alongside traces of ancient settlement. You'll navigate calm stretches between dramatic rock formations, learning how erosion and tectonic activity shaped this southern Italian coastline.

Exclusive Rome - GolfCart Night Tour with Pasta or Pizza & Gelato

Cruise Rome's essential sights by golf cart over 3.5 hours, guided through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and beyond. After touring, settle into a wood-fired pizzeria for bruschetta, your choice of Roman pasta (carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana) or pizza, gelato, and coffee. Hotel collection and drop-off included. Winter trips come with heated blankets and transparent covers.

Transfer Venice to Ravenna Port or Ravenna Port to Venice

Door-to-door private transfer linking Venice's airport or city centre with Ravenna cruise port in roughly two hours. Your driver meets you at the terminal, loads your bags into a climate-controlled car, and handles the journey whilst you settle in. Straightforward, reliable logistics that lets you skip the transit hassle and arrive refreshed at the quayside.

Family-Friendly Tuscany Tour for Wine Lovers and Non-Drinkers

A seven-hour Tuscan loop that splits time between two working farms and a traditional winery, designed so adults and kids find something to enjoy. You'll taste honey, cheese, balsamic, and olive oil at a farmstead near San Gimignano, then head to the winery for a sit-down meal where wine drinkers sample three regional bottles and everyone else gets grape juice or soft drinks. The day finishes with wandering time through San Gimignano's medieval core before the minivan returns you to [Florence](/places/florence).

From Syracuse: Private Tour Mount Etna with Lunch at Etna Winery

This private six to eight-hour tour from Syracuse takes you up Europe's highest active volcano by comfortable air-conditioned car with your own licensed guide. You'll explore authentic villages, taste honey and local produce at a farm, reach Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 metres where the Silvestri Craters command views across Sicily, then descend to a winery for lunch paired with Etna's distinctive red and white wines. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $550

private and Guided Tour to Pompeii from Positano

★ 4.9 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

private and Guided Tour to Pompeii from Positano

This guided tour whisks you from Positano to Pompeii's sprawling ruins, where a knowledgeable guide unpacks nearly two millennia of Roman life frozen in volcanic ash. Over four to five hours, you'll walk through streets, homes and public spaces of the ancient city, decoding everyday objects and architectural details that survived the 79 AD eruption. An air-conditioned coach handles the transfer, and entrance fees are sorted.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $415

Lemon and Views : Amalfi Monumental Garden Tour

★ 4.9 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Lemon and Views : Amalfi Monumental Garden Tour

Spend 90 minutes in the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s Monumental Garden learning how the Aceto family has cultivated Sfusato Amalfitano lemons across terraced slopes since 1825. You'll walk through their private grove, understand the techniques that shaped this distinctive landscape, and finish on the rooftop terrace sampling fresh lemonade, homemade cake, and limoncello whilst taking in sweeping coastal views. Equal parts agricultural education and flavour.

Boat tour with dolphin sighting

Explore Syracuse's dramatic coastline by boat, navigating past baroque architecture and hidden sea caves before reaching the Plemmirio marine reserve where dolphins frequent the protected waters. This 2.5-hour voyage combines the city's architectural heritage with opportunities to swim in crystalline seas and spot marine life. Beverages—including wine—flow throughout, making for a leisurely afternoon on the Ionian Sea.

Monterosso : Cinque Terre sunset with aperitif

A three-hour boat journey along [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s jagged coastline, departing from Monterosso. You'll cruise past five distinct villages—each a tangle of centuries-old tower houses and fishing heritage—and anchor in the Bay of Guvano for snorkelling in transparent waters. The trip winds back as evening light turns the cliffs copper and gold, finishing with an aperitif aboard as you take in the final stretch past Riomaggiore.

Half Day Boat Tour in Tavolara and Molara

A four-hour coastal voyage around Tavolara and Molara islands off Sardinia that prioritises the journey as much as the destination. You'll cruise on a well-appointed vessel with a generous sundeck, shade throughout, and a freshwater shower, anchoring in pristine waters for swimming and snorkelling. The intimate group size—maximum eight passengers—fosters a relaxed, convivial atmosphere rather than rushed sightseeing. Snorkelling gear, light refreshments and hot beverages are supplied.

Rome with Golf Cart at Night with Pizza & Ice Cream

Glide through Rome's nocturnal streets in a golf cart for four hours, stopping to eat your way through the city's best neighbourhoods. Start with cured meats and fresh mozzarella, move on to a proper Roman pasta or pizza dinner, then finish with gelato from an artisan gelateria. You'll see the city lit up and feel like a local rather than a tourist queuing at monuments.

Cooking class in Sorrento

Spend four hours in a Sorrento kitchen learning how locals cook their everyday dishes. You'll work through pasta-making, vegetable preparations, and regional specialities under guidance from someone who knows the territory inside out. The class includes wine, coffee, and water, so you'll taste as you learn. There's a vegetarian option if that suits you better.

Guided Day Tour on Private Boat to Cinque Terre private boat

A three to four-hour private boat journey along Italy's Ligurian coast, departing from Portovenere and skirting the five villages of [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre). You'll navigate past the Palmaria Islands, explore hidden coves with crystalline waters, and visit Byron Cave beneath the Church of San Pietro. Local pastries and regional wines feature throughout, with time to swim in the protected marine park before returning along the pastel-hued waterfront.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1167

Como Lake Private Self Driving Boat Tour From Como

★ 4.9 (54)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Como Lake Private Self Driving Boat Tour From Como

Pilot your own modest speedboat across Lake Como's glittering waters without needing a licence or captain. This self-drive rental spans 1–5 hours, letting you chart your own route past clifftop villas, mountain backdrops and hidden coves. The Marino Artemide 500 accommodates up to six passengers and comes rigged with safety kit. Fuel costs €25 per hour, payable on site. Depart from Como and steer at leisure.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $183

★ 4.9 (45)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

MandolinVenice Concert in Venice

Hear the mandolin performed by Venice's only dedicated ensemble in the acoustically rich setting of the Anglican Church of St George. This 90-minute concert draws from baroque and classical Italian scores, with musicians who specialise in the instrument's centuries-old tradition. Afterwards, chat directly with the quartet about what you've heard. No amplification, no theatrics—just four skilled players and the resonance of a historic Venetian church.

Naples Boat Ride with Swim Stop – Scenic 2.5-Hour Coastal Cruise

Sail Naples' coastline on a relaxed 2.5-hour boat cruise that balances well-known landmarks with quieter coves. You'll glide past Castel dell'Ovo and the clifftop villas of Posillipo, then anchor in sheltered bays like Marechiaro and Gaiola islet for a swim in transparent water. An experienced skipper pilots a small vessel fitted with snorkelling gear, cold drinks, and shade—no megaboat crowds, no rigid itinerary, just the Gulf of Naples at your own pace.

Pompeii Walking tour with ticket

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets and discover how Romans lived before Vesuvius buried the city in 79 AD. This three-hour guided tour reveals the domestic and commercial heart of an ancient town—homes, bakeries, taverns, temples—preserved almost exactly as inhabitants left them. You'll also visit a local workshop to watch artisans craft cameos and coral jewellery, connecting the ancient craft tradition to the present day.

Winery Tour and Tasting 4 wines at Cantina Le Macchie near Rome

Head an hour outside Rome to Cantina Le Macchie in Rieti's wine country for a hands-on winery experience. You'll walk the vineyards, learn how the estate sources local grapes and manages the land responsibly, then descend into a working cellar that's been in operation since the 1400s. The tour finishes with four estate wines tasted alongside charcuterie, artisan cheese, and warm bread—a straightforward introduction to Lazio's wine culture without the tourist theatre.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $58

Arbatax: Full-Day Sailing Tour of the Gulf of Orosei

★ 4.9 (30)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Arbatax: Full-Day Sailing Tour of the Gulf of Orosei

Spend nine hours sailing the Gulf of Orosei aboard a 16-metre vessel departing from Arbatax port on Sardinia's east coast. You'll navigate turquoise coves including the dramatic Cala Goloritzé, swim in pristine waters, and snorkel among rocky outcrops. The day wraps around shared meals: local aperitifs at departure, fresh fish lunch mid-voyage, and crepes as you return. Groups of 4–10 only; tours cancel if fewer than four book.

Private Boat Tour of Capri

Launch from Sorrento aboard a speedboat for seven hours exploring Capri's dramatic coastline and sea caves. Your skipper navigates past the Blue, Green and White Grottos, anchoring at secluded swimming spots where the water runs so clear you'll see the seabed. Snorkel between rock formations, then spend the afternoon wandering Capri's village lanes and sampling local food. The boat carries everything—snorkelling gear, towels, refreshments, limoncello—so you turn up with swimmers and sunscreen.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1582

Syracuse Tour of Ortigia Island in Tuk Tuk with local guide

★ 4.9 (30)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Syracuse Tour of Ortigia Island in Tuk Tuk with local guide

When Lily from our BugBitten team took this tuk-tuk spin around Ortigia, it clicked as a smart way to cover Syracuse's oldest quarter without wearing out your legs. The island is a maze of baroque piazzas, ancient temples, and waterfront lanes that demand stopping for photos every few minutes — perfect tuk-tuk territory. You're zipping between the Cathedral, Artemis Temple, and the seafront in an hour with a local guide steering both the vehicle and the narrative. It's postcard-ready without feeling rushed, and genuinely beats trudging through the summer heat on foot.

Half Day Private Tour in Florence

Three hours exploring [Florence](/places/florence)'s essential landmarks with a private guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Visit the Duomo, Baptistry, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza della Repubblica, Pitti Palace, and Santa Croce church at your own pace. Your guide navigates crowds, shares stories behind each site, and adjusts the route based on what captivates you—whether that's Renaissance architecture, art history, or simply finding the best vantage points.

Picnic aperitif in the vineyard of an ancient trullo in Martina Franca

Spend three hours at a working vineyard centred on a traditional trullo in Martina Franca, Puglia's countryside. Your host prepares a spread of regional specialities—local wines, house-made breads, cheeses and cured meats—which you'll enjoy on a stone terrace or beneath garden trees. The setting puts you among Susumaniello grape vines, an heirloom variety rooted in the area's agricultural heritage. It's an unhurried afternoon rather than a formal tour.

Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer

This 5-hour private tour ascends Mount Etna to explore Europe's highest active volcano, starting with tastings of local honey, oils and wines at a farm, then climbing to 2,000 metres to walk the Silvestri Craters' rim. The centrepiece is a seated lunch at one of Etna's top historical wineries—either Cantine Gambino or Murgo—where four regional wines accompany traditional Sicilian courses. Your English-speaking driver handles transport from Taormina, Catania, Messina or nearby ports, with stops for chocolate and regional sweets woven throughout.

Private Transfer from Rome City or Airports to Civitavecchia Port

Direct transport from Rome city centre or airports straight to Civitavecchia port, covering roughly 90 minutes by private car. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your starting point and delivers you to the cruise terminal in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Straightforward point-to-point service designed to get you to your ship without fuss, with infant seats available upon request.

Exclusive San Pellegrino Spa Tour

Spend 5–6 hours at Terme San Pellegrino, a thermal resort in the Italian Alps between Milan and Lake Como. The experience combines naturally heated pools, saunas, steam rooms, and quiet lounges set within frescoed Edwardian buildings and contemporary spa architecture. Round-trip transport from Milan, Como, Varenna and surrounding towns is included, though most of the duration accounts for travel time.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $608

★ 4.9 (15)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Vespa Tour in Sanremo for half a day

Rent a Vespa for a self-guided four-hour loop through Sanremo and the Riviera dei Fiori. Navigate at your own pace using the English road book, skipping traffic jams that plague car drivers. You'll access hidden hilltop villages, coastal vistas, and quiet corners of the Italian Riviera that larger tour groups miss. Helmets, fuel, and navigation are sorted; you bring a valid licence and €250 security deposit.

LGBTQ + friendly Renaissance Gay life in Florence tour

Explore [Florence](/places/florence)'s overlooked queer history across two hours of walking through the Renaissance city. Despite medieval restrictions and a dedicated law-enforcement unit, Florence harboured surprising tolerance compared to the rest of Europe—a legacy visible in art, architecture, and documented lives. This tour uncovers how same-sex relationships permeated Florentine society, from powerful merchant families to ordinary residents, and examines the systems of control that shaped their world.

Treviso Center Tour with Welcome Coffee and Local Snack

A two-hour guided walk through Treviso's medieval core, anchored by local food and drink. Begin with coffee in a quiet corner, then meander past frescoed facades, arched bridges and waterside squares at a leisurely pace. The tour winds down at a neighbourhood spot where you'll sample regional wine alongside cicchetti—the kind of small bites locals eat standing up—giving you a genuine taste of how Treviso actually tastes.

Excursions Marco Isola Bella Blue Grotto

Explore the dramatic coastline around Isola Bella on a two-hour boat tour through Sicily's most striking marine scenery. Navigate past limestone caves, hidden coves and rocky outcrops whilst swimming in the protected waters. The route takes in the Cave of Love, Sirens' Cave and Elephant Rock among other natural formations. Between swims, enjoy almond-based treats and Prosecco on deck.

2 hoursfrom AUD $67

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