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Boat excursion from Palinuro with stop in Marina di Pisciotta

★ 4.8 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Boat excursion from Palinuro with stop in Marina di Pisciotta

A half-day coastal boat journey departing Palinuro northward along the Cilento shoreline, calling at Marina di Pisciotta for a leisurely hour ashore. The route traces dramatic coves and rock formations between Caprioli and the Ascea area, offering views of cliff-backed beaches and Mediterranean light. Four hours total, with drinks provided throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Quad excursion in the woods with visit to the cellar and tasting

★ 4.8 (4)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Quad excursion in the woods with visit to the cellar and tasting

Tear through the Bandite di Scarlino woodland on a quad bike, navigating Tuscan terrain before pulling up at a cellar for wine and local nibbles. This 2.5-hour Maremma outing combines off-road riding with tasting room hospitality, delivering genuine regional flavour alongside the thrill of the ride. Fuel, helmet and water included; you'll need a Category B licence and riding experience to take the controls.

2h 30mfrom AUD $150

Sorrento-Positano-Amalfi Combined Tour with Lunch

★ 4.8 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento-Positano-Amalfi Combined Tour with Lunch

This nine-hour coastal drive traces three iconic Amalfi settlements, threading between clifftop views and pastel-hued villages. You'll visit a working limoncello distillery, explore Sorrento's artisan quarter on foot, descend to Positano's pebble beach, and finish in Amalfi town proper. Lunch lands at a seaside restaurant with unobstructed water views. A guide narrates the route and helps you find vantage points for photographs.

9 hoursfrom AUD $297

Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast private tour

★ 4.8 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast private tour

This eight-hour private tour covers three iconic Campania destinations: the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, the clifftop town of Sorrento, and the colourful villages of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your English or Italian-speaking driver provides commentary throughout, stopping at each location so you can explore at your own pace. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included. An expert guide for Pompeii is available on request to deepen your understanding of the archaeological remains.

Positano: Small Group Cooking Class with Dessert & Drink

Learn to cook traditional [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) dishes in Positano under a local chef's guidance. This 2.5-hour class teaches you time-honoured recipes using seasonal ingredients pulled straight from the region's markets and kitchens. You'll prepare lunch, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wine or Prosecco and coffee. It's a hands-on dive into how people actually eat along this stretch of coast—no tourist theatrics, just technique and flavour.

2h 30mfrom AUD $416

Messina City Tour 360°: city, coast and mountains

★ 4.8 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Messina City Tour 360°: city, coast and mountains

Explore Messina across three distinct landscapes in a single 6–7 hour outing. Start at Cape Peloro, Sicily's northernmost tip, where the Strait of Messina reveals its geographical drama. Move into the city centre to witness the celebrated astronomical clock in the Cathedral Square, which performs its mechanical show daily at noon. Finish on Monte Dinnammare at 1000 metres elevation, where a sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna crowns the hilltop. A private van carries you between all three zones with a guide providing local insight throughout.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $150

Rome's Hidden Vineyards: Exclusive Private Winetasting

★ 4.8 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome's Hidden Vineyards: Exclusive Private Winetasting

A three-hour private wine tour centred on a family-run Roman vineyard, where you'll taste their range alongside light nibbles and chat directly with the winemakers. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and get an unfiltered look at how they've worked the same blocks for generations—no crowds, no script, just the operation as locals know it.

Florence Time Travel Quest: Michelangelo’s Secret Trail

Crack Renaissance puzzles as you navigate [Florence](/places/florence)'s streets hunting for clues about Michelangelo's life and work. This self-guided adventure uses your phone to weave together twelve interactive challenges across landmarks like Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, leading you toward the workshop where David emerged from marble. You'll piece together history through riddles and architectural secrets rather than passive listening, moving at your own pace through forty minutes to just over an hour of gameplay across the city centre.

40 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $12

Wine Tasting and Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar in Trequanda

★ 4.8 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Wine Tasting and Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar in Trequanda

Spend 90 minutes touring organic vineyards and cellars in Trequanda, Tuscany, with a knowledgeable vintner guiding you through production methods and regional varieties. Walk the rows to understand why winemakers choose concrete or steel vessels, then taste three classified wines—Chianti Superiore, Cenerentola Orcia, and Brunello di Montalcino—in a sensory tasting room designed to heighten your palate's perception.

Private guided tour of Otranto - Puglia

Explore Otranto with a knowledgeable local guide over 90 minutes, uncovering the layered history and architectural gems of this strategic Salento coastal town. Your guide navigates you through narrow streets and key landmarks, revealing stories that shaped this former Byzantine stronghold. You'll gain genuine insight into why Otranto mattered—and still matters—to the region's identity.

Dream Tour Colosseum History Legends and Secrets (semi-private)

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran the Dream Tour Colosseum History Legends and Secrets, we got the full archaeological rundown of Rome's most famous ruin in 90 minutes. An official guide walks you through the Colosseum's tiered levels, then across to the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill—three heavyweight sites in one hit. You'll hear the actual stories behind the gladiators, the politics, the engineering feats. It's the kind of tour that makes you stop reading plaques and start picturing what it felt like. Busy, yes, but the guide's expertise cuts through the noise.

1h 30mfrom AUD $164

Full Day Tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento

★ 4.7 (19)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento

Day-long exploration from Sorrento combining two of Campania's most significant archaeological sites. Start with a specialist-led walk through Pompeii's streets and homes, piecing together daily life frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Then trek up the volcano itself to peer into the crater that buried the city, using a multilingual audio guide to contextualise the geology and history. Roundtrip minibus transport included; plan lunch beforehand.

7 hoursfrom AUD $175

Day Trip from Rome: Pope’s Summer Residence & Gardens Tour

★ 4.7 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Trip from Rome: Pope’s Summer Residence & Gardens Tour

Slip out of Rome's chaos to the Pope's hilltop retreat above Lake Albano. This five-hour guided tour takes you through centuries-old papal palaces and immaculate botanical gardens, where ancient Roman fragments sit amongst manicured grounds and sweeping Campagna views. Round-trip transport and an English-speaking guide are included; you'll have free time to wander, lunch at local restaurants, or browse the town's shops before heading back.

Transfer From Catania Airport to Taormina and surrounding Villages

Skip the airport hassle and arrive in Taormina refreshed. This private transfer collects you from Catania Airport in a climate-controlled minivan and delivers you directly to your accommodation or village of choice across Sicily and beyond. Your driver handles the route while you settle in—no parking stress, no transit delays, no luggage shuffling. Book ahead and travel on your own schedule, not the timetable's.

Civitavecchia Private Transfer : From Rome to Cruise Port

Skip the hassle of Rome's public transport and get straight to your cruise. This one-way private transfer whisks you from central Rome to Civitavecchia Port in around 90 minutes, door-to-door. Your driver handles the route while you relax—no queuing for taxis, no worrying about strikes or delays. One standard suitcase and hand-bag per person included; the car's air-conditioned and ready whenever you are.

Daily Tour 5 Terre

Explore [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre), Portovenere and the Gulf of La Spezia aboard a restored vintage vessel over 7–9 hours. This private boat tour lets you set the pace and choose your own swimming stops along the rugged coastline, accessing hidden coves and rocky shores unreachable from land. Snorkelling gear included. Skip the busier shore routes and see the villages and seascape from the water instead.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 4.7 (11)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento

A private car whisks you from Rome to Sorrento with your own driver—no shared minibuses, no stops at tourist traps. The 3.5–4 hour journey gets you door-to-door, whether you're arriving at the airport or heading out from your hotel. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with all fees included, so you can unpack and settle straight into the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) without faffing about.

3h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1166

★ 4.7 (67)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Historic Center Walking Tour in Bologna

Walk through Bologna's medieval core in two hours, starting at the seat of city power and threading through squares that shaped Renaissance Italy. You'll see [Piazza Maggiore](/places/piazza-maggiore-italy)'s layered architecture, the monumental Basilica di San Petronio, and finish at the Two Towers—those lean sentinels that define Bologna's skyline. A guide fluent in four languages leads you through the streets themselves; monument entry is separate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108

From Rome: Amalfi Coast, Positano & Amalfi by boat and train

★ 4.7 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Rome: Amalfi Coast, Positano & Amalfi by boat and train

Dash from Rome to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and back in a single day via high-speed train and public boat. A bilingual guide shepherds your small group from Salerno through Positano's pastel-painted maze and into Amalfi's cathedral square, with breathing room to explore each stop before the return journey. No coastal traffic jams—just train windows, sea air, and a logical route that actually works.

Transfer from Fusina Cruise Terminal to Venice city center

Skip the vaporetto queues and head straight from Fusina Cruise Terminal into Venice proper with a private car transfer. Your driver meets you dockside and navigates the 35-minute journey to the city centre, leaving you to settle in with cold water and air conditioning whilst someone else handles the route. The service scales to your party—whether you're travelling with infants, in a wheelchair, or with a service animal, the setup adjusts to fit.

35 minfrom AUD $600

Salerno/Naples Port Positano, Amalfi & Ravello - Shore Excursion

★ 4.7 (63)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Salerno/Naples Port Positano, Amalfi & Ravello - Shore Excursion

This eight-hour shore excursion from Naples or Salerno ports takes you straight to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s three standout villages. You'll visit Positano first, where pastel-hued buildings tumble toward pebble beaches, then explore Amalfi's historic centre with its famous cathedral and lemon groves. The tour finishes in clifftop Ravello, where Renaissance villas and manicured gardens command views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Transport, onboard commentary, and free time at each stop are included; you arrange your own meals.

Opera Concert in Verona Palace with Prosecco

Catch opera in Verona's 1934 Art Deco palazzo, where a tenor, mezzo-soprano, and pianist perform 60 minutes of Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet, and Mascagni in the intimate Sala Antonio Girelli. You'll arrive with prosecco in hand, then linger afterwards to chat with the singers. The palazzo sits steps from the Arena in Verona's city centre, so it's an easy slot into any evening.

Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel PHYSICAL GUIDED TOUR English

This 2-hour morning tour cuts through Vatican Museums crowds with a licensed guide who reads the art like narrative rather than inventory. You'll move from the Gallery of Maps through to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, finishing with space to sit quietly and absorb what you've seen. Starting at 9:30 AM means you dodge the midday crush, and skip-the-line access gets you straight into the collections. The guide's decade-plus knowledge transforms frescoes and sculptures from wall decoration into the conceptual breakthroughs behind them.

2 hoursfrom AUD $281

Exclusive Rome Golf Cart Tour: Catacombs, Appian Way

★ 4.7 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Rome Golf Cart Tour: Catacombs, Appian Way

Dodge the summer crowds and heat in a private golf cart while tracing Rome's early Christian heritage. Over 2.5 hours, you'll roll past the Appian Way's ancient stones, descend into the Catacombs of San Callisto to see where early popes were buried, and visit the Domine Quo Vadis Church. A live historian travels with you, speaking through personal headsets. Hotel collection and drop-off included.

Trieste’s Essence Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

A one-hour tasting in Trieste that showcases the region's distinctive wines and oils alongside cured meats and cheeses from Karst producers. Local hosts walk you through the flavours and stories behind each pour and bite, revealing how geography shapes what ends up on the plate. It's a straightforward introduction to what makes this corner of Italy's northeast distinct.

Castel Sant Angelo: Skip The Line - Priority Entrance Tickets

Bypass queues and enter Castel Sant'Angelo directly with a priority ticket, giving you uninterrupted access to Rome's layered fortress. Originally built as Emperor Hadrian's tomb, the castle evolved through papal ownership into a sprawling complex of apartments, passages, and frescoed chambers. Spend two hours moving through its stories at whatever pace suits you, finishing on the rooftop terrace where views sweep across the Tiber and toward St. Peter's. Mobile delivery means no ticket office stop.

Pizza School with Nino overlooking Vesuvius in Sorrento

Learn to shape and bake pizza from scratch on Nino's terrace in Sorrento, with Mount Vesuvius dominating the horizon. Over three hours, you'll master dough handling and traditional firing techniques in an unhurried setting, then eat what you've made. The lesson unfolds among lemon groves and kitchen gardens, blending local craft with the relaxed rhythm of the Sorrentine coast.

Palladio’s Playground: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Through Vicenza

Navigate Vicenza's Renaissance heart on this self-guided walk through one of Europe's finest architectural laboratories. In roughly 90 minutes, you'll trace Andrea Palladio's influence across the UNESCO-listed city—from his towering Basilica to the Teatro Olimpico's original wooden stage. The route strings together medieval defence towers, Roman underground passages, and Gothic palaces that reveal how this stonemason's ideas reshaped Western building for centuries. Go at your own tempo with offline GPS and audio guide on your phone.

1h 15m – 1h 45mfrom AUD $14

Private Day Trip to Sirmione from Venice

★ 4.7 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Trip to Sirmione from Venice

A private eight-hour loop through three of Northern Italy's most captivating towns, departing Venice. You'll start in Verona, exploring the Arena and Juliet's House before heading to Borghetto sul Mincio, a tucked-away village where watermills line the Mincio River and medieval bridges span the water. The day concludes on [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy)'s shoreline at Sirmione, where you'll wander past Scaligero Castle and stumble upon first-century Roman ruins overlooking the water. A dedicated driver handles navigation so you focus on soaking in the architecture, gelato, and lakeside views.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $748

Private Day Trip from Florence to Pisa, Lucca and Vinci

★ 4.7 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Trip from Florence to Pisa, Lucca and Vinci

A nine-hour private loop through Tuscany's triangle of towns, starting from [Florence](/places/florence). You'll see Pisa's famous tilted tower and cathedral complex, then venture into the countryside where Leonardo da Vinci grew up, visiting his childhood home. The day concludes in Lucca with guided exploration of its medieval squares and Renaissance architecture, plus time to sample the town's signature sweet biscuit. Your own driver navigates between stops, leaving you free to absorb each location without the usual coach-tour rush.

Private Transfers from Bari Airport

Door-to-door transfers from Bari Airport to your destination, with professional drivers handling your luggage and route. Journeys range from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on where you're headed. Vehicles are clean, modern and equipped with refreshments for the ride. No waiting around for shared shuttles—your car arrives when you do.

20 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $200

From Amalfi: Coast & Furore Fjord Boat Tour with Swim Break

★ 4.7 (40)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

From Amalfi: Coast & Furore Fjord Boat Tour with Swim Break

A two-hour boat journey departing from Amalfi that traces the dramatic coastline and slips into the Furore Fjord, a narrow gorge carved into the cliffs. You'll spend half an hour swimming in the transparent bay before returning. The boat has proper facilities, shaded decks, and a crew who know the geography and history of every cove and village you pass. Background music adds to the rhythm of the voyage rather than overwhelming it.

Kid-Friendly Private Tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum

A 2.5-hour private tour through Rome's most iconic ancient sites, tailored for families with children. Your guide leads you through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s towering arches and the Roman Forum's crumbling temples, bringing emperors and gladiators to life with stories pitched for young ears. You'll walk where history happened, decoding the engineering feats and political intrigue that shaped an empire, all at a pace that keeps curiosity—not exhaustion—front and centre.

Tour Accompanied by the Historic Center of Padua

Walk through Padua's layered past on this two-hour guided tour of the city centre, where Roman foundations underpin medieval squares and Renaissance facades. Your guide navigates you from the soaring Basilica of Sant'Antonio to the bustling [Piazza delle Erbe](/places/piazza-delle-erbe-italy), unpacking the stories embedded in each street and building. You'll spot where local life still happens—markets, cafés, neighbourhood corners—and get a genuine feel for how Padua has evolved rather than been frozen in time.

Venice: Peggy Guggenheim Museum Private Tour

Spend two hours inside the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of Europe's finest modern art museums, then walk through the Dorsoduro neighbourhood with a knowledgeable guide. You'll stand before works by Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí, then explore the quieter backstreets of Venice on foot, discovering artisan workshops and local squares away from the main tourist drag. A solid introduction to both Venetian art and neighbourhood character.

Angels and Demons Private Tour in Rome

This three-hour guided walk traces the fictional trail of Dan Brown's thriller through Rome's most storied landmarks. You'll visit the Pantheon, Santa Maria della Vittoria, and St Peter's Square, discovering the real history and artistic mastery behind each site. Your licensed guide unpacks the religious symbolism and architectural secrets woven into these monuments, separating fact from fiction as you move between them. Includes Pantheon entry.

Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport

Direct minibus service whisking you from Trieste city centre to the airport in roughly an hour. You'll travel in a dedicated vehicle shared only with other passengers on your flight or departing within 30 minutes—no lengthy detours. Air conditioning keeps things comfortable. Rates drop when you're booking for a group, making this a sensible choice over taxis or rental cars if there's more than one of you.

1 hourfrom AUD $111

★ 4.7 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Venice Experience by Train from Rome

Speed north from Rome to Venice via high-speed rail, arriving mid-morning for a full-day guided exploration of Italy's canal city. Your local guide navigates you through St Mark's Square, the Basilica, backstreet neighbourhoods, and working waterways, unpacking centuries of Venetian history as you walk. The day wraps in time for an evening train back to Rome. Fifteen hours total, with most of it spent discovering one of Europe's most singular places on foot alongside someone who actually knows it.

15 hoursfrom AUD $346

From Florence: Explore Venice on a Semi-Private Day Tour by Train

★ 4.7 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Florence: Explore Venice on a Semi-Private Day Tour by Train

Catch the high-speed train from [Florence](/places/florence) and spend a full day exploring Venice's island maze. Your guide meets you on arrival and leads you through Saint Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and across the Rialto Bridge, then you'll wander the smaller canals where locals actually live. The Grand Canal cruise gives you breathing room between walking stretches. Ten hours total, including the two-hour train ride each way. Return transport and first-class rail included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $713

Rome Private Golf Cart Tour and Exclusive Food and Wine Tasting

★ 4.7 (13)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome Private Golf Cart Tour and Exclusive Food and Wine Tasting

Cruise Rome's historic quarters in a golf cart, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Aventine Hill's secret gardens, Circus Maximus, and Palatine before crossing to Tiber Island. The 3–4 hour tour wraps at Fabullus Wine Cellar, a 1st-century Roman cistern in Trastevere, where you'll taste DOP cheeses, cured meats, artisan breads, and four Italian wines paired by staff. Slow Food producers anchor every bite.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $390

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