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Rome: Candlelight Food & Wine Tasting in Ancient Roman Cellar
★ 4.9 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Rome: Candlelight Food & Wine Tasting in Ancient Roman Cellar

Taste your way through Rome's layered past in a candlelit underground cellar beneath the Pigneto district. This 2.5-hour tasting pairs sparkling, white and red wines with thoughtful food alongside the venue's own history—from Roman quarry to WWII shelter. Groups stay small (max 15) so you'll actually hear the stories. Water and wine included; you bring your own transport.

2h 30mfrom AUD $200
Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento
★ 4.9 (23)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples to Sorrento in one to two hours. Your driver handles the coastal route while you settle in with chilled water, WiFi, and air conditioning. No hassle with trains or shared minibuses—just a straightforward transfer tailored to your schedule and luggage needs.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $142
Transfer from Naples to Positano
★ 4.9 (22)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Naples to Positano

Direct private transfer whisking you from Naples to Positano along the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your driver meets you at your chosen spot and handles the scenic 90-minute drive in a comfortable, air-conditioned car or van—up to 8 passengers depending on vehicle type. No faffing about with shared shuttles or public transport; just a straightforward point-to-point journey to the Sorrentine Peninsula's most photogenic village.

1h 30mfrom AUD $250
2h Lucca Walking Tour with Local Guide in ENGLISH Top Highlights
★ 4.9 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

2h Lucca Walking Tour with Local Guide in ENGLISH Top Highlights

A two-hour guided walk through Lucca's medieval core led by a knowledgeable local who speaks English. You'll traverse the celebrated Renaissance fortification walls, hunt down lesser-known piazzas and alleyways where residents actually congregate, and hear the stories behind Torre Guinigi and the city's ancient religious buildings. Pitched at all ages and fitness levels, the tour balances landmark spotting with street-level observations about how Lucca ticks today, finishing with insider tips on where to eat and what to buy.

2 hoursfrom AUD $30
Montepulciano Wine Tasting in the Tuscan Countryside
★ 4.9 (11)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Montepulciano Wine Tasting in the Tuscan Countryside

Spend 45 minutes at Fattoria Svetoni exploring the cellar and tasting three wines alongside the estate's own extra virgin olive oil. You'll sample Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the region's flagship Sangiovese, alongside complementary pours that showcase how this terroir produces wines of unusual depth and structure. Bruschetta topped with house oil rounds out the experience—a straightforward introduction to what makes Montepulciano's wines distinct.

45 minfrom AUD $42
Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume
★ 4.9 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume

Explore Parma's three-century perfume heritage on this three-hour guided walk through the city's fragrant history. Visit the Ducal Park's greenhouses where the prized Violetta di Parma grows, then step into the Glauco Lombardi Museum to trace Maria Luigia of Austria's passion for violet. Call into a historic perfumery shop and an Acqua di Parma store to learn how small-batch laboratories evolved into global suppliers of bottles, caps and packaging that defined an industry.

3 hoursfrom AUD $300
4-Hour Private Boat Experience From Positano
★ 4.9 (11)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4-Hour Private Boat Experience From Positano

A four-hour private boat journey departing Positano that charts the dramatic Amalfi coastline between Positano and Atrani. You'll glide past vertical cliffs and turquoise inlets, stopping at fishing villages like Praiano and the Furore fjord, with time to swim in sheltered coves and explore Amalfi's medieval streets. The boat supplies snorkelling gear, refreshments, and towels so you move at your own pace between water and shore.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1332
Verona Underground
★ 4.9 (59)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Verona Underground

Descend beneath Verona's streets to walk through genuine Roman archaeological digs with the excavation team who uncovered them. This 90-minute tour explores two underground sites in the city centre—via San Cosimo and Corte Sgarzerie—revealing layered foundations, structural remains, and the city's ancient footprint. You'll stand where Romans once stood, examining artefacts and ruins with expert interpreters who can explain what you're seeing in real time, transforming a standard museum visit into hands-on archaeological work.

1h 30mfrom AUD $58
Milan: Private Walking Tour with Duomo, Castle and Gelato
★ 4.9 (49)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Milan: Private Walking Tour with Duomo, Castle and Gelato

A private guided walk through Milan's architectural highlights, taking in the Renaissance fortress of Castello Sforzesco, the intricate frescoes of San Maurizio monastery, and the Gothic splendour of the Duomo. Your local guide navigates you past the Galleria's vaulted arcades, Teatro alla Scala, and the bone-lined Church of San Bernardino, with optional stops at artisanal gelato and medieval Piazza Mercanti. Two to three hours on foot through the city's layered history.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $133
Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings
★ 4.9 (41)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

Walk Parma's historic centre with a local guide who knows the city's food story inside out. Over three hours, you'll taste your way through eight stations: aged Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and cured meats, handmade pasta, erbazzone pastry, local sweets, and a surprise dish. Red and white wine pairings included. You'll hear why centuries of craft and family tradition still matter here.

3 hoursfrom AUD $162
Personalized City Walking Tour in Lecce with Local
★ 4.9 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Personalized City Walking Tour in Lecce with Local

Walk Lecce with a local who knows the city's rhythms, not its headlines. Over 2–3 hours, you'll drift through Baroque plazas, Roman archaeological layers, and working artisan dens at your own tempo. Your host adapts the route to what catches your eye—linger over a palazzo facade, slip into a family bottega, or hear the backstory of a quiet corner. No script, no rushing. Just Lecce as locals live it.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $86
Transfer from Naples to Sorrento
★ 4.9 (39)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento

Private car or van whisks you from Naples to Sorrento in around 80 minutes. Choose between a sedan for up to three travellers or a van for up to eight. Your driver meets you at your nominated point and handles the coastal drive whilst you settle in. Air-conditioned comfort throughout. One checked bag per person plus a carry-on keeps luggage straightforward.

1h 20mfrom AUD $250
Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems
★ 4.9 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems

Explore Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure on a private 4–6 hour tour along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your local guide leads you through each village's harbour-front streets, past pastel-coloured buildings and boutiques stocked with regional delicacies. Ferry between the two towns (or travel by coach in winter), pause for a swim if the mood takes, then settle in for focaccia and local wine. Add optional cooking classes or wine tastings to deepen your connection to the region's food culture.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $583
3 Hours Walking Tour: Best of Naples & Veiled Christ
★ 4.9 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

3 Hours Walking Tour: Best of Naples & Veiled Christ

Walk through Naples' monumental centre with a guide who unpacks the city's layered history and energy. Starting at Gran Caffè Gambrinus, you'll move through key piazzas and palaces—the fortress-like Maschio Angioino, the sprawling Piazza del Plebiscito with its Royal Palace and basilica, the Teatro di San Carlo and its adjacent arcade—before ducking into the cramped, lived-in Spanish Quarters. The finale is the Sansevero Chapel, where Bernardo Corradini's marble Veiled Christ stops you cold.

3 hoursfrom AUD $67
Bike tour of Catania by e-bike
★ 4.9 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Bike tour of Catania by e-bike

Explore Catania's streets and squares on an e-bike over three and a half hours, covering ground that tour buses miss. You'll pedal through neighbourhoods at a pace that lets you absorb the city's rhythm, catch street-level details, and stop at local chiosks for a drink the way residents do. The electric assist means you can enjoy the ride even when summer heat bears down.

3h 30mfrom AUD $117
Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica
★ 4.9 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica

Navigate Venice's waterways and hidden passages on this four-hour guided tour designed for wheelchair users. You'll travel by vaporetto through the city's network of canals, visiting the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with a local guide who knows the most accessible routes. Despite its reputation for narrow streets and countless bridges, Venice reveals itself as navigable when you approach it by water—this tour proves the floating city isn't off-limits for wheelchair travellers.

4 hoursfrom AUD $605
Shopping in Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour
★ 4.9 (10)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
Italy

Shopping in Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour

Cruise Rome's shopping districts in a private golf cart, stopping at independent boutiques and artisan workshops you'd otherwise miss. This three-hour tour pairs wheeled transport with insider knowledge—your guide steers you toward one-off fashion pieces, locally made goods, and the makers behind them. You'll shop smarter without navigating cobblestones or public transport, leaving time to actually chat with owners and understand what you're buying.

3 hoursfrom AUD $281
Private boat tour Lipari and Vulcano
★ 4.9 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private boat tour Lipari and Vulcano

Explore the volcanic islands of Lipari and Vulcano on a private boat, departing from the black sand port. Over 2 to 7 hours, you'll navigate hidden coves, swim in crater pools, and discover sea caves whilst your skipper shares knowledge of these geologically dramatic Aeolian islands. The boat provides shade, snorkelling gear, and freshwater showers between swims, creating a relaxed rhythm rather than a rushed itinerary.

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1332
Luxury Amalfi Coast Private Yacht Tour – Klase 50
★ 4.9 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Luxury Amalfi Coast Private Yacht Tour – Klase 50

Charter the Klase 50, a 50-foot vessel with full crew, for seven to eight hours along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your English-speaking skipper and hostess plot a route tailored to your group's rhythm, taking in Positano, Amalfi and anchorages unreachable from shore. Swim in crystalline water, lounge on generous sun decks, and pause for lunch at waterfront trattorias. The boat holds up to twelve, making it ideal for families, couples or small groups after genuine privacy and unrushed exploration.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2415
Private Transfer: From Sorrento (hotel) to Rome (hotel-airport-railway station)
★ 4.9 (10)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer: From Sorrento (hotel) to Rome (hotel-airport-railway station)

Skip the chaos of public transport between Sorrento and Rome with a private car collecting you from your hotel and dropping you at your chosen destination—airport, train station, or accommodation. Your English-speaking driver handles the 4.5-hour route whilst you settle into a climate-controlled vehicle shared with up to seven other passengers. Straightforward point-to-point travel without the fuss.

from AUD $503
Ravioli, Pasta and Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Perugia
★ 4.9 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Ravioli, Pasta and Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Perugia

Learn to make fresh ravioli, pasta and tiramisu in a Perugia home kitchen with a passionate local cook. Over three hours, you'll master two pasta shapes and the classic dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines. This hands-on class works for all ages and skill levels, giving you recipes and techniques to recreate at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $165
Rome: St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Underground Tour
★ 4.9 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome: St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Underground Tour

Walk through St. Peter's Basilica with a knowledgeable guide, then descend into the Vatican Grottoes where papal tombs stretch back centuries. You'll navigate Renaissance frescoes, baroque chapels, and the burial chambers beneath Christendom's grandest church. The 90-minute tour covers the basilica's main floor and underground crypts, revealing how layers of construction and history sit stacked beneath the surface.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33
From Florence: Assisi and Orvieto Full Day Private Tour
★ 4.9 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

From Florence: Assisi and Orvieto Full Day Private Tour

A 10-hour private journey from [Florence](/places/florence) into Umbria's rolling landscape, centred on two hilltop towns steeped in medieval art and faith. Start in Assisi, exploring its stone-built streets and visiting the Basilica of San Francesco to see frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, plus the modest Porziuncola chapel where Saint Francis established his order. Pay respects at the tombs of Santa Chiara and Carlo Acutis. After optional local lunch, drive to Orvieto, perched on volcanic bedrock, to wander its gothic cathedral and medieval lanes before returning to Florence.

10 hoursfrom AUD $480
Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local's home in Pescara
★ 4.9 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local's home in Pescara

Join a home cook in Pescara for a 2.5-hour lunch or dinner where you'll watch the preparation of a signature dish, then sit down to a four-course meal featuring regional recipes. Your host—part of Cesarine, a network of Italian home cooks across the country—shares dishes rooted in family tradition, paired with local wines and coffee. This is cooking as locals actually practise it, not theatre.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142
Gladiators & Saints: Colosseum Arena and St. Peter's Prison Tour
★ 4.9 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Gladiators & Saints: Colosseum Arena and St. Peter's Prison Tour

Walk the actual Arena floor where gladiators fought, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide over three and a half hours. You'll start at the Mamertine Prison—a 7th-century BC holding cell where Christian tradition places Saints Peter and Paul—with an audioguide, before heading to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). This tour grants rare access to the gladiatorial ground itself, moving beyond roped-off viewing areas to stand where thousands once cheered.

3h 30mfrom AUD $169
Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors
★ 4.9 (70)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Bologna Street Food Walking Tour: Taste Authentic Local Flavors

Navigate Bologna's historic centre on foot, pausing at street vendors and local spots to taste the city's signature bites. This two-hour walking tour begins at Neptune's Fountain and threads through neighbourhoods where food traditions run deep. You'll eat your way through tortellini fritti, ragù-laden panini, and crescentine paired with cured meats, whilst your guide explains why each dish matters to Bolognese culture and daily life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $98
Rome for Foodies: Private Golf Cart Tasting Experience
★ 4.9 (57)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Rome for Foodies: Private Golf Cart Tasting Experience

Cruise Rome's neighborhoods in an open-air golf cart while sampling the city's culinary backbone—from morning espresso and pastries through cured meats, cheeses, fried street food, pasta, pizza, and gelato, all paired with Italian wines. A local guide walks you through the stories and techniques behind each dish across 4 to 7 hours, with hotel pickup included in the city centre.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $458
Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso
★ 4.9 (55)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso

Launch from Monterosso for a three-hour coastal voyage along [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s UNESCO-listed shoreline. With just twelve passengers aboard, you'll drift past all five villages—Monterosso, Vernazzo, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore—seeing them from the water rather than the crowded paths above. Swim and snorkel in transparent waters, sip local wine and prosecco between dives, and taste regional fare. The pace is unhurried; the perspective, entirely different.

3 hoursfrom AUD $167
Private Venice Cicchetti Wine and Gelato Tour
★ 4.9 (53)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Venice Cicchetti Wine and Gelato Tour

Discover how Venetians actually eat and drink on this three-hour private evening tour through the city's bacari scene. Your local guide leads you to five historic wine bars tucked away from the main squares, where you'll taste seven different cicchetti and sample four drinks—prosecco, wine, and other regional pours—before settling into a proper pasta meal in the quieter Dorsoduro neighbourhood. The tour wraps with handmade gelato at a legendary gelateria, threading together the food rituals and neighbourhood stories that have shaped Venetian life for centuries.

3 hoursfrom AUD $408
Prosecco Hills Tour with Wine, Spritz and Asolo from Venice
★ 4.9 (44)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Prosecco Hills Tour with Wine, Spritz and Asolo from Venice

This seven-hour excursion departs Venice for the Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO-listed wine region of rolling vineyards and hilltop settlements. You'll visit a family-owned producer nestled on slopes with expansive views, sample four distinct Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG vintages alongside cured meats, local cheeses and bread, then settle into an Aperol Spritz on a terrace overlooking the landscape. The day concludes in Asolo, a fortified village steeped in Renaissance history and architectural character, before returning to Venice by afternoon.

7 hoursfrom AUD $199
Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch
★ 4.9 (38)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch

Spend seven hours sailing the [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) coast and Portovenere on a small yacht, stopping to swim in clear Ligurian waters and eat locally sourced brunch aboard. Your crew knows these villages and hidden coves well—expect to see what day-trippers miss, without the crowds. The boat carries snorkelling gear and floating tubes for those who want to cool off between villages.

7 hoursfrom AUD $308
1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Positano
★ 4.9 (38)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Positano

A bespoke one-hour photoshoot through Positano's most photogenic corners, led by a photographer who knows how to frame this clifftop village. Work together to capture your own story against the backdrop of Santa Maria Assunta's dome, pastel-coloured houses stacked like a pyramid, and Mediterranean light that shifts throughout the day. You'll receive 150 professionally edited digital images within a week.

1 hourfrom AUD $667
Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento
★ 4.9 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento

Depart Sorrento by private boat for eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated stretches. You'll navigate to Nerano's luminous waters, Positano's stacked pastel villages, and Amalfi's historic core, with multiple swimming and snorkelling stops en route. Skip the shore crowds entirely—your skipper handles all navigation whilst you float past sea cliffs, hidden grottoes, and coves unreachable by land. Lunch sourced from waterfront trattorias or eaten aboard.

8 hoursfrom AUD $566
4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi
★ 4.9 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi

A four-hour sailing adventure along Italy's Sicilian coast aboard a twin-hulled catamaran designed for stability and comfort. You'll have the option to swim in crystalline waters, try snorkelling gear, or paddle out on a SUP board. The boat's wide hull means minimal rocking, whether you're standing at the bow, lounging on deck, or below deck staying cool. Licensed skippers handle the navigation, adjusting the route based on weather and sea state.

4 hoursfrom AUD $125
Roman Style Pizza Cooking Class & Spritz Making in Rome
★ 4.9 (36)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Roman Style Pizza Cooking Class & Spritz Making in Rome

Learn to stretch and top Roman-style pizza from scratch in a neighbourhood cooking space near the Olympic Stadium, then knock back a Spritz you've mixed yourself. This two-hour class in the Ponte Milvio district puts you alongside local chefs in a casual, music-filled kitchen where you'll make your own dough, build your pizza, and eat what you've made with wine or soft drink in hand. Families, solo travellers, and couples all work side by side; the vibe is celebratory rather than formal.

2 hoursfrom AUD $83
Transfers Airport, port, train, hotel in Naples
★ 4.9 (36)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfers Airport, port, train, hotel in Naples

Point-to-point transfers connecting Naples airport, port, train station and hotels. Your driver arrives punctually and knows the city well enough to point out worthwhile sights during the journey. Trips typically run 30 minutes to just over an hour depending on your start and end points. Air-conditioned comfort, cold water and onboard WiFi included.

30 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $71
Cook and Taste with a Local in Siena by Cesarine
★ 4.9 (36)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cook and Taste with a Local in Siena by Cesarine

Spend three hours in a Sienese home learning to cook three regional specialities from a local chef who knows the techniques by heart. You'll work at your own station preparing each dish, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines alongside. Cesarine hosts these sessions across Italy—this one taps into Siena's particular food traditions, taught by someone who cooks this way daily.

3 hoursfrom AUD $58
Experience Prosecco Hills with Wine and Food from Venice
★ 4.9 (27)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Experience Prosecco Hills with Wine and Food from Venice

This five-hour tour departs Venice for the Prosecco Hills UNESCO site, where rolling vineyards and quiet villages replace tourist crowds. You'll visit a small family-run winery producing acclaimed Valdobbiadene DOCG, taste several Prosecco styles, and eat light local fare amid vineyard views. The afternoon finishes at a hilltop estate with panoramic countryside before returning to Venice by late afternoon.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
Rome Dolce Vita Tour in Vintage Electric Fiat
★ 4.9 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Dolce Vita Tour in Vintage Electric Fiat

Cruise Rome's landmarks in an open-air vintage electric Fiat, a three-hour loop taking in the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through both showpiece sights and quieter corners of the city centre, picking you up from your hotel and dropping you back. It's a gentler, quieter way to see Rome than the usual rush—no engine noise, just the hum of electric motors and the chance to actually hear the city around you.

3 hoursfrom AUD $583
Discover the Lama D'Antico Rock Park and its Rock Churches
★ 4.9 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Discover the Lama D'Antico Rock Park and its Rock Churches

Wander through Lama D'Antico Rock Park in Puglia, where three rock-hewn churches emerge from medieval village ruins spanning five centuries. San Lorenzo, San Giovanni, and Lama d'Antico retain original frescoes across their stone walls, their interiors carved directly into the landscape. You'll navigate paths threading through tenth- to sixteenth-century settlements, with olive groves and scrubland rolling across the surrounding valleys. A quiet hour spent reading the layers of painted plaster and crumbling stone.

1 hourfrom AUD $10
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