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Tours in Italy

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Bolzano Day Tour Highlights of the Dolomites
★ 4.8 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Bolzano Day Tour Highlights of the Dolomites

Skip the public transport puzzle and drive the Great Dolomites Road from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo in a single nine-to-ten-hour loop. Your English or Italian-speaking driver handles the winding Alpine passes while you watch UNESCO-listed peaks shift through your window. Stop for photos at dramatic viewpoints, stroll Cortina's village centre, then head back. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1765
Naples Airport to Naples center transfer (or vice versa)
★ 4.8 (19)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Naples Airport to Naples center transfer (or vice versa)

Door-to-door private transfer between Naples Airport and the city centre in a comfortable Mercedes sedan or van. Your English-speaking driver will track your flight and meet you at baggage claim, handling the 30–45 minute journey while sharing local insights about Naples. The fare covers all tolls, fuel, insurance and taxes, with an hour's free waiting time included if your flight runs late.

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $67
Four-hour tour of the Amalfi Coast
★ 4.8 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Four-hour tour of the Amalfi Coast

A four-hour private drive along Italy's most dramatic coastal road, threading past clifftop villages and hidden settlements carved into the limestone. Travel between Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello in a climate-controlled Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, stopping to explore the towns that define the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s steep, sculptural landscape. No set itinerary—your driver shapes the route around what catches your eye.

4 hoursfrom AUD $633
Private Transfer : From Rome to FCO airport
★ 4.8 (46)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer : From Rome to FCO airport

Direct transfer from Rome to Fiumicino Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver handles luggage and navigates traffic, leaving you to relax during the 50-minute journey. Experienced, English-speaking professionals who know the city inside-out manage the whole process—no hassle, no surprises, just a straightforward ride timed to your flight.

50 minfrom AUD $92
Siena Small group Cooking Class in a Chianti Farm
★ 4.8 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Siena Small group Cooking Class in a Chianti Farm

Learn to make fresh pasta and traditional Tuscan desserts at a working Chianti farmhouse run by an experienced Italian chef. This three-and-a-half-hour class covers the fundamentals of Tuscan cooking using seasonal ingredients sourced from the property itself. You'll prepare lunch from your own creations, paired with local wine, whilst taking in views across the rolling hills that define this corner of Tuscany. Perfect for those wanting genuine hands-on culinary knowledge rather than a polished demonstration.

3h 30mfrom AUD $142
Colosseum Arena Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
★ 4.8 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum Arena Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

Access the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s Arena Floor via the Gladiator's Gate and stand where fighters once battled, then explore the monument's lower levels before moving through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. This 2.5-hour guided tour in Rome connects you directly to where political speeches, Senate debates, and imperial life unfolded across the city's most significant archaeological sites. Your expert guide—trained in archaeology—provides contextual storytelling while radio headsets ensure you hear clearly throughout.

2h 30mfrom AUD $233
Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port Transfer
★ 4.8 (18)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port Transfer

Door-to-door private transfer from your Rome accommodation to Civitavecchia cruise port, with an English-speaking driver handling the 90-minute journey in a climate-controlled car. You'll be dropped directly at your ship thanks to the operator's port access authorization. The service accommodates families, passengers with mobility needs, and those travelling with service animals.

1h 30mfrom AUD $207
Private Transfer From Sorrento to Naples
★ 4.8 (18)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer From Sorrento to Naples

Skip the train station queues and get driven from Sorrento to Naples in a private car with a local who knows the region. Your driver speaks English and genuinely enjoys the route—they'll chat about the area, keep you hydrated with bottled water, and make sure you're comfortable in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi for the 60 to 90 minute journey. Beats the standard shuttle every time.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $150
Florence Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine
★ 4.8 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Florence Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

Spend three hours in a [Florence](/places/florence) kitchen rolling and stuffing your own pasta while regional wine keeps flowing. You'll craft spinach and cheese ravioli and pappardelle from scratch, then move on to tiramisu, all under guidance from a local cook. Everything you make becomes lunch, eaten straightaway at a shared table with fellow participants.

3 hoursfrom AUD $75
Taxi transfer service from CATANIA airport/city to Siracusa Ortigia or viceversa
★ 4.8 (9)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Taxi transfer service from CATANIA airport/city to Siracusa Ortigia or viceversa

Private door-to-door transfer connecting Catania airport or city centre to Siracusa or Ortigia in around an hour. Skip the taxi queue—your driver meets you with a nameplate after baggage claim. Vehicles are modern, fully insured and air-conditioned. Fares are fixed upfront; tolls, parking and tax included. English-speaking drivers licensed for passenger transport.

1 hourfrom AUD $129
Amalfi Coast Sunset Tour
★ 4.8 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Amalfi Coast Sunset Tour

Chase the golden hour along Italy's most glamorous coastline with a private 4-hour evening drive. Your English-speaking driver navigates the Amalfi's clifftop bends whilst you watch the light soften over the Tyrrhenian Sea. This isn't the crowded midday circuit—you'll experience Positano and Ravello as locals wind down, catching the landscape at its most photogenic. The air-conditioned car includes water and onboard WiFi, leaving you free to absorb the views or ask about hidden corners only residents know.

4 hoursfrom AUD $583
Panoramic and Historical Vespa Tour Naples
★ 4.8 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Panoramic and Historical Vespa Tour Naples

Weave through Naples' hillside quarters and harborside promenades on a three-to-four-hour Vespa tour with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll navigate the tight streets of historic neighbourhoods—Posillipo, Vomero, Mergellina—stopping for views across the Bay and stories told in your preferred language. This is sightseeing from a Vespa seat: wind, curves, and the city's rhythm felt rather than rushed past. Helmets, fuel, and all stops are covered.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $208
Rome: Colosseum Gladiator Arena Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
★ 4.8 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome: Colosseum Gladiator Arena Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

Walk through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a knowledgeable guide over 2–3 hours. This guided tour covers three of Rome's most significant archaeological sites, giving you direct access to where gladiatorial combat occurred and where emperors once ruled. Entry fees, arena access, and professional interpretation are included; you'll need moderate fitness and valid ID to participate.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $33
Capri Luxury Private Boat Tour from Capri or Napoli
★ 4.8 (9)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri Luxury Private Boat Tour from Capri or Napoli

Cruise the Tyrrhenian Sea aboard a private 40–50 ft vessel with an English-speaking skipper, exploring Capri, Ischia, Nerano, Positano, and Amalfi over 4–7 hours. Your itinerary is entirely yours to shape—decide which bays to visit, where to swim, and when to eat. The boat comes stocked with snorkelling gear, towels, soft drinks, and snacks. Fuel, lunch costs, and the Blue Grotto entrance fee are separate.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2498
Capri All Inclusive Semi-Private Boat Tour with City Visit
★ 4.8 (39)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri All Inclusive Semi-Private Boat Tour with City Visit

Circumnavigate Capri on a guided boat tour hitting 17 coastal landmarks, coves and swimming spots across seven to eight hours. The semi-private group of up to 12 travels with a skipper and hostess, swimming and snorkelling at selected stops before anchoring for four hours free time ashore. Onboard brunch showcases local ingredients—cured meats, cheeses, fresh fish—paired with house Prosecco and Limoncello. Pick-up and drop-off at private piers, all gear and refreshments included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $465
From Rome Hotel to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 3-8 People
★ 4.8 (26)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

From Rome Hotel to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 3-8 People

Pre-booked private minivan whisks you from your Rome hotel to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in 40–50 minutes, cutting out taxi queues and uncertainty. Your driver meets you at the hotel, handles luggage, and waits 15 minutes free if you're running behind. The air-conditioned vehicle accommodates 1–8 passengers, so whether you're travelling solo or with a group, you've got reliable transport sorted before you arrive.

40 min – 50 minfrom AUD $83
Sorrento: Private transfer to Naples
★ 4.8 (26)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Sorrento: Private transfer to Naples

Door-to-door private transfer whisking you from Sorrento to Naples in one to two hours. Your driver handles logistics while you settle into a climate-controlled vehicle with complimentary water. Beats the hassle of public transport—just confirm your preferred shift (day or night) and relax.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $131
Medici Treasures: Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Small Group Tour
★ 4.8 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Medici Treasures: Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Small Group Tour

Spend two hours with a local guide discovering how the Medici shaped [Florence](/places/florence) through art and landscape. You'll tour the Palatine Gallery inside Pitti Palace, where Renaissance masterworks by Raphael and Caravaggio hang in gilded rooms, then wander the Boboli Gardens—a sprawling hillside estate designed as the family's private artistic playground. Your ticket remains valid for 24 hours, so you can return to explore the palace's other galleries at your own pace.

2 hoursfrom AUD $96
Naples Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
★ 4.8 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Naples Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

This 2-hour walking tour cuts through Naples' layered streets, starting at Palazzo Reale and threading through the Galleria Umberto's belle époque arcade, the cramped Spanish Quarter's washing lines and corner grocers, and the narrow thoroughfare of Spaccanapoli where locals still live above centuries-old shops. You'll see San Gregorio Armeno's workshop windows packed with hand-carved nativity figures. Built for cruise passengers with limited time, the route stays compact and navigable, revealing how Neapolitans actually inhabit their dense, chaotic, magnificent city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $64
Tuscan, Italian, tiramisu cooking class and tasting 3 wines
★ 4.8 (34)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Tuscan, Italian, tiramisu cooking class and tasting 3 wines

Learn to make tiramisu and other Tuscan classics in a cooking school tucked into Siena's medieval quarter, steps from Piazza del Campo. You'll work at your own station under the guidance of experienced chefs, then sit down to eat what you've prepared alongside three regional wines and a glass of prosecco. The three-hour session pairs hands-on instruction with the atmosphere of the city itself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $142
Half-Day Tour Tavolara & Molara
★ 4.8 (34)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Half-Day Tour Tavolara & Molara

A four-hour boat excursion between Tavolara and Molara islands off the Sardinian coast, limited to 12 passengers. You'll cruise aboard a vintage vessel with an experienced skipper who doubles as local raconteur, stopping at Tavolara's private pier for 90 minutes of swimming and snorkelling. Lunch features regional Sardinian specialities—both land and sea produce—served onboard. The experience prioritises intimacy over scale, with shaded deck space and all gear provided.

4 hoursfrom AUD $142
Lake Como : Rent a Boat without Driver License
★ 4.8 (25)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Lake Como : Rent a Boat without Driver License

Pilot your own Marinello Fisherman 16 across Lake Como's pristine waters without needing a boating licence. This two-hour self-drive rental gives you complete control to explore at your pace, gliding past centuries-old lakeside villas and hidden coves. The boat handles smoothly even for first-timers, leaving you free to soak in the Alps reflected in the water and the quiet majesty of one of Europe's most striking lakes.

2 hoursfrom AUD $201
Taormina and Giardini Naxos Private Boat Tour
★ 4.8 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Taormina and Giardini Naxos Private Boat Tour

Spend eight hours aboard a private boat exploring Taormina and Giardini Naxos' most secluded coastline. You'll anchor in tucked-away coves and sea caves, swim and snorkel from a platform equipped with water toys—seascooters, kayaks, SUPs—then return to the boat for Sicilian nibbles and prosecco. The boat carries a maximum of twelve guests, ensuring genuine calm rather than the packed-ferry experience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2831
Private One‑Hour Photoshoot at Milan Historic Center
★ 4.8 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private One‑Hour Photoshoot at Milan Historic Center

Spend an hour with Davide Premoselli, a Milan-based fashion photographer, capturing portraits and travel memories across the city's historic centre. You'll shoot 100–300 frames, receive 10 polished Lightroom edits within a week, and gain insider knowledge of Milan's best photography spots. Whether you want couple portraits, family shots, or fashion-style images, Davide brings years of local expertise and a relaxed approach to the session.

1 hourfrom AUD $142
Rome: Private Photoshoot in Rome, Capture Your Roman Memories
★ 4.8 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome: Private Photoshoot in Rome, Capture Your Roman Memories

Work with a professional photographer across Rome's landmarks and quiet corners over two and a half hours, choosing your preferred light—morning softness, golden hour, or blue twilight. You'll move at a relaxed pace through locations you select, receiving personable direction on how to stand and move naturally. The photographer handles composition and framing while you focus on enjoying the city. Within 24 hours, you get back a full set of edited, print-ready images in high resolution, no standard poses or rushed moments.

2h 30mfrom AUD $208
Sorrento Coast - Small Group Sunset Boat Experience
★ 4.8 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Sorrento Coast - Small Group Sunset Boat Experience

A two-hour coastal voyage along Sorrento's shoreline timed to catch the sunset from the water. You'll cruise in a small group with a knowledgeable local skipper, stopping to swim in sheltered coves unreachable from land. Light appetisers and drinks feature throughout, with time to simply sit and watch the light change over the Mediterranean.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92
Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour from Sorrento with Tickets and Lunch
★ 4.8 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour from Sorrento with Tickets and Lunch

This 8–9 hour excursion from Sorrento takes you through two of Vesuvius's most significant burial grounds. You'll spend two hours with a guide exploring Pompeii's Forum and residential quarters, then move to Herculaneum to see better-preserved structures and wall paintings. A Neapolitan meal sits between the two sites. Air-conditioned coach transport, headsets, and an English-speaking guide are included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $258
Amalfi coast private tour to Positano with skipper
★ 4.8 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi coast private tour to Positano with skipper

Sail the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard the Allegra All 21, a well-appointed vessel carrying small groups and families for nine hours of coastline exploration. Your skipper navigates hidden coves and celebrated stretches of shoreline whilst sharing local histories and folklore. The boat offers sun loungers, freshwater showers, snorkelling gear and refreshments—a private, unhurried way to experience the region's dramatic cliffs and crystalline waters without the crowds.

9 hoursfrom AUD $616
Rafting Selection
★ 4.8 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Rafting Selection

Italian river rafting that adapts to conditions: instructors scout and select the optimal stretch daily to balance thrills with safety. This 3-hour descent suits paddlers of varying abilities. Once you've beached the raft, pitch in at the free BBQ area—wood, grills and tables provided—to refuel and decompress with your crew.

3 hoursfrom AUD $92
Pope Leo XIV Papal Audience with Reserved Tickets & Expert Guide
★ 4.8 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Pope Leo XIV Papal Audience with Reserved Tickets & Expert Guide

Attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City with reserved seating and live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. This 2.5-hour experience puts you close to Pope Leo XIV as he delivers blessings and greetings to pilgrims from across the world. Your guide provides historical context and cultural insight via headset, helping you understand the rituals and significance of this Catholic tradition. Tickets are pre-booked and free; you simply collect them on arrival.

2h 30mfrom AUD $59
Palermo Walking Tour and Guided Visit to Palazzo dei Normanni
★ 4.8 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Palermo Walking Tour and Guided Visit to Palazzo dei Normanni

Walk through Palermo's medieval heart with a licensed guide, moving between Baroque piazzas and the Palazzo dei Normanni, Europe's oldest royal palace. This five-and-a-half-hour tour unpacks layers of Arab-Norman-Byzantine design across the city's major monuments and the ornate Palatine Chapel. You'll see how Sicily's crossroads history etched itself into stone—from the Praetorian Square's fountain to the palace's intricate tilework—without the usual tourist rush.

5h 30mfrom AUD $119
Private Transfer to or from Fiumicino Airport to or from Rome
★ 4.8 (8)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer to or from Fiumicino Airport to or from Rome

Direct car service between Fiumicino Airport and Rome with a professional driver handling your luggage and navigation. The 45-minute to just over an hour journey gets you smoothly from tarmac to accommodation or vice versa, avoiding public transport queues and taxi uncertainty. Vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water. Driver will wait up to 60 minutes from landing if your flight's delayed, or 15 minutes from your hotel departure time.

45 min – 1h 5mfrom AUD $256
Val D’Orcia Tour From Siena Montalcino Pienza and Montepulciano
★ 4.8 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Val D’Orcia Tour From Siena Montalcino Pienza and Montepulciano

A 10–11 hour sweep through Val d'Orcia's three signature hilltop towns, each anchored by a different wine or cheese tradition. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver, stopping in Montalcino (Brunello), Pienza (Pecorino), and Montepulciano (Nobile) for guided vineyard walks, cellar visits, two tastings with local fare, and a seated lunch. The landscape—Renaissance painter territory now UNESCO-protected—unfolds around you the whole way. Groups capped at eight.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $381
Official Appia Antica & Aqueduct Park e-Bike Tour
★ 4.8 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Official Appia Antica & Aqueduct Park e-Bike Tour

Cycle the Appian Way on an e-bike with a historian guide, tracing Rome's most storied road from the Domine Quo Vadis Church through the Aqueduct Park. This 3.5-hour private tour weaves past Roman tombs, villa ruins, and bath complexes, finishing at the engineering marvel of the ancient aqueduct system. Pedal where legionaries once marched, discovering how Rome's infrastructure shaped an empire.

3h 30mfrom AUD $113
Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station
★ 4.8 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station

Skip the confusion of Venice's labyrinthine waterways and catch your train on time. This private water taxi whisks you from your hotel directly to Santa Lucia Station in around 30 minutes, with one large bag per person included. Your boat is reserved for your group alone, cutting through the city's canals without the fuss of working out which dock to queue at or how to haul luggage across bridges. Taxes, fees, and tips are baked in—just turn up and go.

30 minfrom AUD $208
Ravenna Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
★ 4.8 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Ravenna Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Navigate Ravenna's Byzantine treasures at your own tempo using a smartphone app that pairs puzzle-solving with audio storytelling. Over roughly two hours, unlock clues at ten major sites—from Sant'Apollinare Nuovo's glittering mosaics to Dante's resting place—without a guide or fixed schedule. Pause for lunch, return tomorrow, or linger at Piazza del Popolo; the app guides you around each landmark's perimeter, so no paid entry required. Curated local restaurant and shop tips help you eat and shop like a local.

2 hoursfrom AUD $13
Tour of LOCOROTONDO and ALBEROBELLO departing from Bari
★ 4.8 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Tour of LOCOROTONDO and ALBEROBELLO departing from Bari

Travel from Bari through Puglia's Valle d'Itria in a private vehicle with driver and assistant, discovering the region's signature trulli stonework and rolling countryside. You'll visit Locorotondo and [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello), including time in Ostuni's whitewashed old town. This 4–5 hour route suits all fitness levels and groups of any size; the vehicle adjusts from car to minivan depending on numbers.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $200
Day Tour of the Salento Coast
★ 4.8 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Day Tour of the Salento Coast

Explore the Salento Peninsula's most distinctive coastal landmarks on an eight-hour minivan circuit from Lecce. You'll navigate the winding streets of Otranto's old town, discover the striking bauxite quarry and Italy's easternmost cape at Punta Palascia, peer into the Zinzulusa cave system, take in Ponte Ciolo's dramatic cliff faces, and finish with time to wander Santa Maria di Leuca's lighthouse village or swim at Gallipoli's waterfront. The route balances cultural exploration with dramatic seascapes across Puglia's heel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $266
Tour to Positano and Sorrento from Salerno
★ 4.8 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Tour to Positano and Sorrento from Salerno

A 4–5 hour coastal drive from Salerno through Positano and Sorrento, two of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic towns. You'll navigate steep, colourful streets lined with boutiques and cafés, breathe in the citrus groves that define the region, and taste local produce at its source. The pace is leisurely—time to wander, sit, and absorb rather than tick boxes.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $315
Private Tour to Pompeii Wheelchair Friendly with Archaeologist
★ 4.8 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour to Pompeii Wheelchair Friendly with Archaeologist

An archaeologist leads you through Pompeii's most significant structures and domestic spaces, designed with wheelchair access in mind. Starting from Piazza Anfiteatro, the route traces main thoroughfares to the Sanctuary of Venus across this 2–3 hour tour. While most pathways accommodate mobility aids and pushchairs, some sections have gradients steeper than 8% and minor floor level variations. This tour prioritises comfort and accessibility without compromising the depth of Roman history.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $416
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