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Tours in Italy

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Golf Cart Tour Highlights of Florence and the Hills
★ 4.9 (55)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Golf Cart Tour Highlights of Florence and the Hills

This three-hour sunset circuit uses electric golf carts to explore the hills encircling [Florence](/places/florence), revealing vantage points where the city glows against darkening skies. You'll visit hilltop settlements like Bellosguardo, Arcetri and Fiesole, each offering distinct perspectives of the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Arno bend. The route culminates at Certosa del Galluzzo monastery, then swings to Fiesole for the evening's best light. A local driver narrates as you wind through cypress-lined roads, capturing the transition from day to night without fighting crowds below.

3 hoursfrom AUD $100
Private Boat Tour of Capri from Sorrento or Positano or Capri
★ 4.9 (38)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour of Capri from Sorrento or Positano or Capri

Explore Capri's coastline and hidden coves aboard a private boat with an experienced skipper over seven hours, departing from Sorrento, Positano, or Capri itself. Swim in secluded bays, snorkel in crystalline waters, and combine the boat tour with a land-based walk around the island. Time your visit to include lunch at a waterfront restaurant (booking ahead recommended) accessible only by sea, where you'll sample local Italian dishes whilst taking in dramatic coastal views.

7 hoursfrom AUD $833
Golf Car Tour Rome
★ 4.9 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Golf Car Tour Rome

Skip the crowded walking routes and explore Rome's most celebrated sights by golf cart over two hours. Your licensed guide navigates the chaotic cobblestone streets while you sit back and absorb the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, and Piazza Navona from a perch that lets you actually see what's around you. The cart's electric engine means you'll glide past locals without the usual tourist chaos, and built-in radio headsets keep you locked into commentary that moves beyond the standard spiel.

2 hoursfrom AUD $165
Naples Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class
★ 4.9 (30)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Naples Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves in a Neapolitan kitchen for three hours learning to shape pasta and churn gelato from scratch. A local chef walks you through making tagliatelle and ravioli by hand, dressing them with proper sauces, then pivots to gelato—discovering what separates the real thing from ice cream. You'll taste what you've made alongside others who showed up hungry to cook, finishing with a diploma and the muscle memory of two dishes you can replicate at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $108
Transfer from Naples to Pompei
★ 4.9 (23)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Naples to Pompei

Direct shuttle from Naples to Pompeii by private vehicle, taking roughly 40 minutes. Choose between a car for up to three passengers or a van accommodating up to eight. Your driver meets you at your selected point with a cooled cabin for the journey. One checked bag (48×70×33cm) and personal carry-on per person. Infants travel on a guardian's lap, with infant seats available on request.

40 minfrom AUD $160
Discover Rome Highlights in 4 hours
★ 4.9 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Discover Rome Highlights in 4 hours

Hit Rome's most recognisable landmarks in a single morning or afternoon without burning your feet on cobblestones. This four-hour van tour covers ten major sites—from the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) to San Peter's Square—with an English-speaking driver who knows the shortcuts and stories. You'll stop at each location to photograph, wander, or simply soak it in. Designed for those short on time or keen to avoid the summer heat, it's particularly handy for families with young kids who'd struggle on a walking route.

4 hoursfrom AUD $283
Private Rome in 2 Days Tour
★ 4.9 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Rome in 2 Days Tour

This two-day private tour covers Rome's essential landmarks without the typical queuing hassle. Day one sweeps through ancient sites and the historic centre—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Day two shifts to Vatican City, where you'll stand before the Sistine Chapel ceiling and explore St. Peter's Basilica, finishing at Castel Sant'Angelo for sweeping city views. Skip-the-line access and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide mean you'll move efficiently through the crowds, leaving evenings free to wander on your own.

2 daysfrom AUD $2771
Taormina and Giardini Naxos Shared Boat Tour
★ 4.9 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Taormina and Giardini Naxos Shared Boat Tour

Eight-hour boat journey along Sicily's northeastern coast, departing from Taormina and Giardini Naxos. You'll cruise past dramatic cliffsides and limestone formations, dropping anchor at secluded bays for swimming and snorkelling. The vessel carries a maximum of twelve passengers, keeping the experience intimate. Prosecco and Sicilian nibbles feature on the welcome, with fresh fruit and soft drinks throughout. All gear, fuel and fees are sorted.

8 hoursfrom AUD $283
Elba Island - Aperitif on the boat at sunset - private
★ 4.9 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Elba Island - Aperitif on the boat at sunset - private

Sail the eastern waters of Elba Island aboard a sleek 11-metre gozzo, timing your route to catch the sun dipping below the horizon. Depart around 6pm, explore secluded coves and dramatic coastal spots, then anchor for a swim in calm waters before sunset. Toast the evening with local wines, beers and regional delicacies—cured meats, cheeses, seafood—served as the light fades. You'll return by 9pm, having spent three hours on the water without rushing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $266
Olive oil tasting in Syracuse, Sicily - Evoo Tour
★ 4.9 (37)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Olive oil tasting in Syracuse, Sicily - Evoo Tour

Spend an hour at a family-run olive estate outside Syracuse exploring how proper oil gets made, from grove to bottle. You'll walk between century-old trees, watch cold-pressing happen in the mill, then taste several award-winning organic oils alongside fresh bread and local produce. The whole thing stays low-key and personal—no crowds, no theatre, just the actual work and flavour that built Sicilian tables.

1 hourfrom AUD $167
Mount Etna Jeep Tour: Lava Caves, Craters Trekking & Wine Tasting
★ 4.9 (29)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Mount Etna Jeep Tour: Lava Caves, Craters Trekking & Wine Tasting

This five-hour Jeep tour navigates Mount Etna's volcanic landscape from Catania, Taormina, or the crater base, combining off-road exploration with underground discovery and regional flavours. You'll drive through ancient lava fields and lunar terrain to extinct craters at 1,900 metres, trek across volcanic ground with an expert guide, explore a lava cave equipped with helmet and torch, then unwind at a winery tasting Etna's mineral-forward wines paired with Sicilian brunch.

5 hoursfrom AUD $156
Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide
★ 4.9 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide

Track down the mythology behind Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels through genuine artefacts at Rome's Capitoline Museums. This 2.5-hour scavenger hunt led by a specialist children's guide connects ancient Greek gods, monsters and heroes to their real-world inspirations, pulling stories of Polyphemus, Medusa and Chiron straight from the museum's world-class collections. A structured treasure hunt keeps young minds engaged whilst navigating one of antiquity's most significant repositories.

2h 30mfrom AUD $433
TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station
★ 4.9 (29)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station

Direct transfer to your Italian airport or train station with a vetted driver who knows the local routes. This private car service runs 1–5 hours depending on your pickup location, offering air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and a reliable alternative to public transport. Drivers are licensed professionals familiar with regional geography, so you'll arrive on time without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for buses.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333
Rome Trastevere: Tiramisù & Gelato Class with Savoiardo Baking
★ 4.9 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Rome Trastevere: Tiramisù & Gelato Class with Savoiardo Baking

Spend two and a half hours in Rome's city centre learning to craft two Italian classics from scratch. A pastry chef walks you through baking savoiardi biscuits, whisking mascarpone cream, and assembling tiramisu, then pivots to gelato-making with seasonal fruit. Small groups keep the atmosphere intimate and hands-on. You'll leave with recipes and the confidence to recreate both desserts at home.

2h 30mfrom AUD $132
Private Rome Airport & Port Transfer with Luxury Van
★ 4.9 (14)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Rome Airport & Port Transfer with Luxury Van

Direct private transfer from Rome city centre to Fiumicino Airport or Civitavecchia cruise port, bypassing taxi queues and crowded public transport. A local operator with over three decades' experience handles pickups and drop-offs on your schedule, with English-speaking drivers and air-conditioned vehicles throughout the 30-minute to 75-minute journey.

30 min – 1h 15mfrom AUD $216
ETNA Summit Craters Trekking
★ 4.9 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

ETNA Summit Craters Trekking

Trek across Europe's most active volcanic landscape on Mount Etna's northern slopes. This 4.5-hour expedition navigates terrain actively shaped by ongoing eruptions, revealing raw volcanic formations and craters in constant flux. You'll climb through altered landscapes where lava flows and vents tell the story of Etna's relentless geological work. The route balances genuine hiking challenge with geological discovery—expect steep terrain, dramatic views, and the tangible sense of walking across living, changing ground.

4h 30mfrom AUD $100
Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Arzachena
★ 4.9 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Arzachena

Cook three traditional Arzachena dishes in a local's home, then sit down to eat what you've made. You'll work through the recipes step-by-step with your host—a trained home cook from Cesarine, Italy's network of domestic cooks who've been welcoming travellers for years. Over three hours, you'll pick up techniques rooted in Sardinian coastal cooking and get a proper sense of how people actually eat here, not the sanitised version. Lunch or dinner included, with wine and coffee.

3 hoursfrom AUD $225
Classic Photoshoot in Florence
★ 4.9 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Classic Photoshoot in Florence

Capture your [Florence](/places/florence) moment with a professional photographer who knows the city's best angles. Choose from three packages: 30 minutes for Cathedral and centro shots, 60 minutes to hunt hidden corners and lesser-known piazzas, or 90 minutes to tackle major landmarks with time for a wardrobe refresh. Your guide is local, delivery is quick, and you'll leave with 20 to 75 edited photos depending on your package.

30 minfrom AUD $82
Bologna Airport transfer
★ 4.9 (14)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Bologna Airport transfer

Door-to-door vehicle service between Bologna Airport and your hotel, taking 20–40 minutes depending on traffic and destination. A driver meets you at the airport or hotel and handles luggage, getting you settled quickly without the hassle of taxis or shuttle queues. Air-conditioned comfort throughout. Works for solo travellers, families with prams, wheelchair users, and anyone after straightforward point-to-point transport.

20 min – 40 minfrom AUD $75
Tasting of 3 Organic Wines and Oil of Own Production
★ 4.9 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Tasting of 3 Organic Wines and Oil of Own Production

Spend 75 minutes at a family-run organic estate in Val d'Elsa sampling three wines and freshly pressed olive oil, all made on-site. Positioned among San Gimignano's towers and Casole d'Elsa's fortress, Casale Terzo sits in the heart of classic Tuscan countryside. The tasting pairs the estate's own vintages with their oil whilst views of the rolling landscape unfold around you.

1h 15mfrom AUD $42
From Milan: Barolo Vineyards & UNESCO Wine Cathedral Experience
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

From Milan: Barolo Vineyards & UNESCO Wine Cathedral Experience

An 11-hour expedition from Milan into Piedmont's Barolo wine country, combining landscape, village exploration, and subterranean winemaking heritage. You'll traverse the rolling UNESCO vineyards, wander the historic wine village of Barolo at your own pace, then descend into carved stone cellars—centuries-old underground chambers where wine ages in architectural splendour. A guided tasting of Barolo and regional wines caps the experience before the return drive to Milan.

11 hoursfrom AUD $341
Customizable Private Tour of Rome
★ 4.9 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Customizable Private Tour of Rome

Tailor this eight-hour private tour to match your Rome priorities. Whether you're drawn to Vatican galleries, high-street boutiques, or cobbled Trastevere lanes, your driver navigates the highlights while you set the pace. Skip the queue-hopping and blister-inducing walks—pull up near Trevi Fountain or the Spanish Steps by car, then explore on foot. Perfect for travellers with limited time who want breadth without burnout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $583
Ferrari World: Museums, Factory tour, Simulator,private transport
★ 4.9 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Ferrari World: Museums, Factory tour, Simulator,private transport

Spend 6–7 hours at Ferrari's Maranello heartland with a guided factory tour, museum access, and simulator time. A private driver collects you from Bologna or Modena and handles all transport between the Cittadella complex, both Ferrari museums, and a local lunch spot. Walk the assembly buildings and Fiorano track by shuttle, then test your reflexes on a real simulator before exploring the Enzo Ferrari and main museums at your own pace.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $716
Herculaneum Half Day Tour from Sorrento with Tickets Included
★ 4.9 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Herculaneum Half Day Tour from Sorrento with Tickets Included

Travel from Sorrento to Herculaneum, where a certified guide walks you through one of Rome's most intact archaeological sites. The 8–9 hour tour includes entry, air-conditioned transport, and live commentary en route. You'll explore the public baths with their frescoes, residential quarters, shops, and gymnasium—all frozen in volcanic ash nearly 2,000 years ago. Free time at the end lets you wander the site at your own pace before returning to Sorrento.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $133
Sorrento: Gastronomic Tour by E-Bike and Visit to Acetaia
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Sorrento: Gastronomic Tour by E-Bike and Visit to Acetaia

Pedal through the Sorrento Peninsula's rural heartland on electric bike, discovering hillside villages and Gulf of Naples vistas before reaching Santa Maria Annunziata. There you'll explore a working farmhouse with lemon groves and orchards, tour a small-batch vinegar factory producing rare balsamic, and taste the results over a locally-sourced lunch. Five hours combining countryside cycling with hands-on agricultural heritage.

5 hoursfrom AUD $182
Small-Group Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento 5 Hours
★ 4.9 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Small-Group Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento 5 Hours

A five-hour boat journey from Sorrento circles Capri's dramatic coastline, dropping into sheltered coves for swimming and snorkelling. You'll cruise at your own pace with a guide aboard, sipping prosecco and nibbling snacks as the island's famed sea stacks and hidden beaches slide past. The timing lets you catch Capri in afternoon light or evening glow, avoiding the midday crush of day-trippers.

5 hoursfrom AUD $248
Private Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour
★ 4.9 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour

This three-hour private tour grants you direct access to [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance masterpieces without queuing. Your personal guide leads you through the Uffizi Gallery's collection of works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci, then escorts you along the newly reopened Vasari Corridor—an architectural marvel built by the Medici family that bridges the city whilst offering views of the Arno. The experience concludes at the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens. With no other visitors in your group, you move at your own pace through these pivotal sites.

3 hoursfrom AUD $441
Pasta course in the farm with dinner and olive oil tasting
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Pasta course in the farm with dinner and olive oil tasting

Spend three hours on a working farm learning to shape pasta by hand from a local producer who grows her own ingredients. You'll roll out dough, cut ribbons, and stuff ravioli before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with the farm's own olive oil. It's a straightforward lesson in how Italian families actually cook, not a polished performance—expect flour under your fingernails and honest talk about seasonal produce.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125
Full Day Cruise in Taormina with Snorkeling & Aperitif
★ 4.9 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Cruise in Taormina with Snorkeling & Aperitif

Spend six hours sailing the Sicilian coast from Taormina, moving between limestone cliffs and hidden anchorages. Stop to snorkel in turquoise bays, explore the Blue Grotto's submarine light show, and pull up near Isola Bella. Your skipper ferries the boat's steady pace with local context while you graze on Sicilian charcuterie and fresh fruit. Lunch features either caught fish or vegetarian plates, paired with prosecco or regional wine. The boat itself—equipped with sunbathing deck, shade, and a working fridge—becomes your floating base for the day.

6 hoursfrom AUD $215
Acetaia Classica - Balsamic Vinegar Factory Tour & Tasting
★ 4.9 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Acetaia Classica - Balsamic Vinegar Factory Tour & Tasting

Step into a working balsamic vinegar acetaia in Castelvetro di Modena to learn how this prized condiment develops over years in wooden barrels. This 45-minute tour walks you through production methods and wood types, ending with a guided tasting of five vinegars at different stages of maturity. You'll taste the difference age makes, from sharp youngers to deep, syrupy reserves.

45 minfrom AUD $40
Boat rental without license Castellammare del Golfo-Rent boat
★ 4.8 (55)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Boat rental without license Castellammare del Golfo-Rent boat

Self-drive a modern boat from Castellammare del Golfo for half or full day without needing a licence. You'll navigate calm bays and rocky coves along Sicily's northwest coast, steering your own vessel to secluded swimming spots and coastal landmarks. The fleet is regularly updated for comfort and safety, with crew on hand for guidance. Fuel costs extra at roughly €2 per litre.

4 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $133
Lugano Mountains, private tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.
★ 4.8 (34)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Lugano Mountains, private tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.

A private eight-hour excursion from Milan into Switzerland's Verzasca Valley, where emerald waters and stone villages reward the journey. Your guide drives you across the border, walking you through traditional Swiss hamlets before reaching the valley's signature stone bridge and a thundering waterfall at its end. The river's colour justifies its nickname—Switzerland's answer to tropical waters. Tailored entirely to your group's pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $583
Verona Sunset: Wine and Aperitivo Food Tour by Do Eat Better
★ 4.8 (20)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Verona Sunset: Wine and Aperitivo Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Wander Verona's compact centre on a three-hour evening food tour led by a local who knows where the real eating happens. You'll move between four carefully chosen spots, grazing on signature Veronese dishes and sampling Veneto wines that pair with each course. By the end, you've had a proper meal without sitting down once—the kind of experience that shows you how locals actually eat, not what's written for tourists.

3 hoursfrom AUD $87
Private Boat Tour on Lake Iseo
★ 4.8 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour on Lake Iseo

Explore Lake Iseo's hidden coves and islands aboard Daggy II, a beautifully restored Norwegian sailing vessel. This 90-minute private tour takes you past dramatic cliffsides, medieval hilltop settlements, and quiet shoreline villages, with the boat's thoughtful amenities—mahogany interiors, sun awning, onboard bathroom, and minibar—letting you settle in for an unhurried afternoon on the water. Perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small groups seeking a slower pace.

1h 30mfrom AUD $58
Guided Private Boat Excursion to Discover the Caves
★ 4.8 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Guided Private Boat Excursion to Discover the Caves

A 90-minute private boat journey departing from Santa Maria di Leuca, exploring the limestone caverns carved into Italy's southernmost peninsula. You'll navigate either the Adriatic or Ionian coastline, visiting a sequence of sea caves with transparent turquoise water. The itinerary includes swimming stops and cave entrances accessible only by boat, with light refreshments provided throughout.

1h 30mfrom AUD $250
Full Day Small Group Amalfi Coast Tour from Salerno
★ 4.8 (68)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day Small Group Amalfi Coast Tour from Salerno

Eight-hour coastal loop from Salerno hitting three standout villages on the Amalfi stretch. You'll travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes van with an English-speaking driver, collecting no more than seven other travellers. Start in Minori's laid-back seafront, move through Amalfi's medieval centre with its cathedral and narrow lanes packed with local traders, then climb to Ravello's clifftop perch. The route leaves breathing room to wander villas, gardens and viewpoints at your own pace rather than rushing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $175
Shared boat tour, with free lunch and drinks
★ 4.8 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Shared boat tour, with free lunch and drinks

Spend seven hours sailing through La Maddalena National Park off Sardinia's coast, exploring seven main islands and hidden anchorages aboard a shared boat. You'll navigate turquoise waters between isolated beaches and limestone coves, with swimming stops throughout the day. A seafood pasta course, aperitif of local specialities, snacks, coffee and drinks are supplied. The group size keeps things manageable while you discover the archipelago's rocky outcrops, sheltered bays and modest archaeological remains.

7 hoursfrom AUD $167
Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Front of the Vatican
★ 4.8 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Front of the Vatican

Master the art of Neapolitan pizza-making from a seasoned pizzaiolo in a central Rome location steps from the Vatican. This one-hour hands-on class teaches you dough technique, ingredient selection, and the regional traditions behind Italy's most iconic dish. You'll shape, stretch, and bake your own pizza, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside fresh seasonal ingredients sourced by your instructor.

1 hourfrom AUD $123
Transfer from Catania Airport
★ 4.8 (25)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Catania Airport

Direct airport transfer from Catania to your destination in 10–20 minutes. A straightforward shuttle with a driver who knows the region well. Vehicles are maintained to a high standard, and you'll have free Wi-Fi for the journey. The driver doubles as a informal local guide, offering tips on worthwhile stops and regional food worth trying.

10 min – 20 minfrom AUD $68
Verona Romeo and Juliet Food Tour with Local Wine
★ 4.8 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Verona Romeo and Juliet Food Tour with Local Wine

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this Verona food tour, she wound through the old town's tight lanes and piazzas with a guide spinning Shakespeare's drama while stopping for proper local bites. It's a three-hour walk that pairs the Arena and Romeo-and-Juliet landmarks with a steady feed of Veronese cheese, cured meat, olives, sandwiches, and a sit-down lunch at a neighbourhood osteria — all washed down with regional wine and aperitivos. It's half storytelling, half eating, and works best if you actually care about both the city's history and what's on your plate.

3 hoursfrom AUD $114
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