Tours in Italy

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1747

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Arezzo

Master two pasta shapes and tiramisu in a 3-hour class at a local cook's home in Arezzo. You'll hand-roll fresh pasta dough, shape both a filled and unfilled variety, then build the classic tiramisu dessert. Work alongside a small group of fellow travellers in an intimate kitchen setting, tasting everything you make whilst sipping prosecco and local wine.

Tour the Corsair Caves

This 3-hour boat tour from Sperlonga port explores the dramatic coastline of Italy's Riviera of Ulysses, navigating sea-carved grottos and hidden coves steeped in pirate history. You'll visit Grotta di Tiberio, the luminous Blue Grotto, and lesser-known caves, with three designated swimming and snorkelling stops chosen by the captain based on conditions. The boat provides sun shelter, freshwater rinse, and sturdy water ladders for safe entry and exit.

Full Day Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast from Positano

A seven to eight-hour private boat journey tracing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic shoreline from Positano, calling at hidden coves, clifftop villages and sea caves. Your skipper navigates a 26-foot wooden gozzo past watch towers and pastel-painted hamlets—Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Atrani—with stops for swimming in crystalline water and exploring grottoes. The itinerary flexes to your interests: wander Amalfi's cathedral quarter or simply drift between anchorages with prosecco in hand. Limited to seven passengers, this feels less tour and more private escape.

Venice Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★ 4.7 (12)

🛕 Culture & History

Venice Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Navigate Venice's layered geography with a local guide who steers you past the crowded piazzas to reveal how the city actually works. This two-hour walk covers the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's, Teatro La Fenice and the Doge's Palace—then ventures into quieter corners where Venetians still live and trade. You'll pick the pace and focus; the guide handles logistics like monument tickets and points you towards worthwhile detours.

Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi

Learn to roll, cut and shape fresh pasta with a professional chef in Bellagio's old town, then explore Villa Melzi's lakeside gardens. This three-hour class covers egg and water doughs, hand-cut ribbons, gnocchi, and a traditional Italian dessert. Work in small groups (up to five) with Alessandro, who provides all equipment, ingredients and written recipes to take home. Ideal for friends, families, and anyone keen to understand Italian cooking fundamentals beyond theory.

Genoa: 5 Ligurian Wines with Pesto, Focaccia & Cheese Tasting

A one-hour tasting in a family-operated wine shop steps from Columbus' birthplace introduces five Ligurian wines alongside warm focaccia, vibrant pesto, and regional cheeses. The BioTigullio5Terre team shares how they pivoted careers to champion local winemaking traditions, creating an unhurried experience where you'll hear stories directly from those who've dedicated themselves to preserving the region's distinctive flavours and methods.

St Peter Basilica Guided Tour with Priority Access

Spend two hours exploring St. Peter's Basilica with a licensed guide who navigates its Renaissance and Baroque layers. You'll start in the columned square designed by Bernini, then move inside to encounter the bronze Baldacchino above the high altar and Michelangelo's Pietà sculpture. Priority entry means shorter queues, and wireless headsets keep you connected to the guide's commentary throughout.

Naples: Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience

Travel from Naples to a family-run winery on Vesuvius's slopes for a three-hour exploration of volcanic viticulture and regional wines. Walk through terraced vineyards where mineral-rich soils shape distinctive flavours, taste three Campanian varieties—whites and reds—guided by the winemaker, then sit down to a Mediterranean lunch matched with the estate's bottles. The experience threads together geology, winemaking craft, and the region's food culture in one afternoon.

Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples

Skip the stress of navigating coastal roads and catching connections. A professional English-speaking driver collects you from Amalfi in a private Mercedes or minivan, handling the 90-minute journey to Naples with ease. You'll arrive refreshed, bags intact, ready to explore the city or catch your onward transport.

Colosseum Tour with a Licenced Guide

A three-hour guided walk through Rome's classical heartland, starting at Capitoline Hill and descending through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before reaching the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Your guide reconstructs the ancient city's layout and daily life, moving beyond surface-level sightseeing to help you grasp how these spaces functioned as the empire's political and social nerve centre. Small groups (up to 8 people) mean you'll actually hear the commentary and ask questions. Entrance tickets are separate.

Trastevere Private Food & Wine Tour with Expert Guide

A 4-hour private walking tour through Trastevere with a knowledgeable local guide, sampling over 10 traditional Roman dishes and wines. You'll navigate the neighbourhood's narrow cobblestone streets, stopping at family-run food businesses to taste pasta, pizza, cheese and cured meats the way Romans eat them. This isn't a rushed hop between tourist spots—it's a genuine taste of how the locals live and eat in one of Rome's most characterful quarters.

Great Italian Opera in Florence

Spend an evening in a 14th-century Florentine oratory listening to professional singers perform arias from Italy's most celebrated operas. This one-hour concert takes place in the intimate Santa Maria Vergine della Croce al Tempio, tucked in the city centre, where you'll hear extracts from Figaro, Tosca, Barber of Seville, Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, La Traviata and Turandot. It's an elegant prelude to dinner elsewhere in [Florence](/places/florence).

1 hourfrom AUD $50

Rome : rowing boat of Lake Villa Borghese + photo shoot

★ 4.7 (6)

Rome : rowing boat of Lake Villa Borghese + photo shoot

Escape central Rome's crowds with a 45-minute rowing experience on Villa Borghese's tranquil lake. You'll handle the oars yourself, gliding past the Temple of Aesculapius while a professional photographer captures candid moments from the shoreline. This works well for couples marking milestones, family outings, or groups wanting something quieter than the typical city tour. Finish with around 40 digital images ready to view straight away.

Private Boat Tour Discover the Coast of Palermo

A curated four-hour private boat journey along Palermo's northern coastline, departing from Marina Villa Igiea. You'll cruise past the Florio family's clifftop palazzo and discover sea caves accessible only by water, including a spectacular domed grotto in the Cape Gallo Reserve. The route takes in the Addaura headlands and Mondello Bay, where you'll swim in clear waters and refresh with seasonal fruit and drinks.

4 hoursfrom AUD $831

Discover the Valley of Lucca with a private tour by van

★ 4.7 (6)

Discover the Valley of Lucca with a private tour by van

A six-hour private van tour through the Lucca Valley reveals hilltop villages and medieval architecture across rolling Tuscan countryside. Your driver navigates winding roads to stops including Barga and the Devil Bridge, sharing local knowledge at each pause. The route loops through rural hamlets where terraced vineyards and stone farmhouses dominate the landscape. Optional lunch arrangements showcase regional dishes—farro soup, cured meats—at family-run trattorias. Expect genuine encounters with lesser-known corners of Tuscany, not polished tourist circuits.

6 hoursfrom AUD $831

Capri Day Trip by Boat from Massa Lubrense

★ 4.7 (6)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $333

Capri Day Trip by Boat from Massa Lubrense

Set out from Massa Lubrense's working port on a small-group boat journey to Capri with no more than 12 passengers. You'll cruise the Sorrentine coastline, stopping for swims in sheltered coves before reaching Capri's main town. The eight-hour outing includes drinks and light snacks, letting you explore the island's piazza and waterfront at your own pace while the boat waits to return you.

Group Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum &Palatine Hill guided Tour

A focused 2.5-hour guided tour of Rome's [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), taking you through the ground and first floors of this ancient amphitheatre while a professional guide brings its history and daily Roman life to vivid reality. You'll explore the iconic structure's interior before heading independently to the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—perfect for travellers short on time but keen to see Rome's most significant monuments.

Exclusive 2h Private Pompeii Tour with Tickets & Transfer

Travel in air-conditioned comfort from Naples or Sorrento to Pompeii with skip-the-line access and a private archaeologist guide. Over two hours, walk the preserved Roman streets buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, examining frescoes, mosaics, and domestic spaces that reveal how citizens lived two millennia ago. Your certified guide handles the storytelling while your driver manages transport, leaving you free to absorb the ruins without logistical fuss. Suits families, couples, and small groups after a leisurely breakfast.

🍜 Food & Cooking

1h 10m – 1h 20mfrom AUD $45

Vasame Pizza Experience Sorrento

Learn the craft of Neapolitan pizza at Vàsame in Sorrento, a twice-nominated Top 50 pizzeria that treats dough-making as an art form. Over two hours, you'll taste expertly crafted pizzas paired with local wine while discovering how this UNESCO-recognised tradition connects flour selection, fermentation technique and the region's agricultural heritage. The experience unfolds in a thoughtfully designed space overlooking Sorrento's citrus-dotted landscape.

Sounds and Stories with Local Icons in Naples Music Tour

Walk through Naples' musical quarters with a local guide who knows the city's sonic DNA. This 70-minute tour traces how the city's character flows through music—from traditional villanelles to contemporary trap—stopping at squares, alleyways and landmarks that shaped legends like Pino Daniele, Caruso and Geolier. You'll hear how Naples has always sung itself back to life, discovering how narrow streets and hidden corners hold the stories that words alone can't capture.

One-way transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento (or vice versa)

✈️ Transfers

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $266

One-way transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento (or vice versa)

A straightforward point-to-point transfer between Naples and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) (Positano or Sorrento) in a comfortable Mercedes, taking roughly two hours. Your driver knows the region well and can point out landmarks and answer questions during the journey. The service includes airport or station pickup with flight tracking, an hour's complimentary wait time, air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and all tolls and taxes covered.

Naples to Pompeii : Pompeii with transport Guided Tour and skip line

Travel from Naples to Pompeii with private transport and skip the queues at one of Europe's most significant archaeological sites. Your archaeologist guide navigates the preserved Roman city, revealing the theatre, domestic frescoes, and haunting plaster casts of residents caught by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption. Walk the ancient streets to understand how Pompeians lived before the catastrophe transformed their home into a volcanic tomb. Four hours fifteen minutes total.

From Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to cheese ham balsamic vinegar

Visit three cornerstone producers of Emilia-Romagna's Food Valley on this 6-hour guided tour departing from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana. You'll walk through a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy to see cheese wheels aging in wooden racks, taste cured Parma ham fresh from its source, and finish at a Modena balsamic vinegar maker where decades-old batches reveal how time transforms grape must into syrup. Pickup and drop-off included; minimum two people.

Rome Secret Treasures Self Guided Walking Tour

Rome Secret Treasures Self Guided Walking Tour

Navigate Rome's layered history and iconic landmarks on your own schedule using an audio guide app and digital map. This eight-hour self-guided walk threads through the city's most significant sites: San Clemente's three-era excavation, the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s vast arena, the Roman Forum's republican ruins, Michelangelo's Campidoglio, the Jewish Quarter's winding streets, Trastevere's medieval lanes, the baroque exuberance of Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon's engineering marvel, the Spanish Steps, and Villa Borghese's elevated vistas. Move at your own tempo, pause where you wish, and absorb Rome without a group pace.

2h Tour with Vintage Wooden Boat on Lake Como

Cruise Lake Como aboard a beautifully restored 1969 wooden vessel, piloted by a captain steeped in local lore. This two-hour journey winds through the lake's most picturesque stretches whilst your skipper shares the territory's hidden stories and overlooked details. Expect the unhurried pace and elegance that defined the region's golden era—no rush, no crowds, just water, mountains, and genuine conversation.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1066

Private Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice

🛕 Culture & History

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $127

Private Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice

This two-hour private walking tour traces the origins of the word 'ghetto' through Venice's historic Jewish quarter, guided by a specialist in local Jewish history. You'll navigate narrow streets and towering Renaissance buildings in the Cannaregio district, visiting five centuries of synagogues, communal spaces, and heritage sites. Your guide unpacks the complex story of segregation, resilience, and tragedy from medieval times through the Holocaust, then points you toward working kosher establishments that keep the community's traditions alive today.

Taormina Tour with Greek Theater Ticket from Giardini Naxos port

A 4-hour guided tour from Giardini Naxos port whisks you up to Taormina, Sicily's clifftop showstopper. You'll explore the town's winding medieval streets and Byzantine architecture with a local guide, then enter the ancient Greek Theatre—one of Europe's best-preserved stages, perched above the Ionian coast. Transport, air-conditioned vehicle, and theatre admission are all sorted.

Capodimonte Museum: Exclusive Tour with an Art Historian

Spend two hours inside Capodimonte's royal palace with an art historian exploring Renaissance masterworks and Baroque innovation. You'll move through galleries holding Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio alongside the celebrated Farnese Collection, tracing how Naples became a major European cultural force in the 17th century. The tour wraps with the sprawling royal park grounds. Skip-the-line access included.

Uffizi Gallery Skip the Line Tickets with Virtual Host

Bypass queues at [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi Gallery with pre-arranged skip-the-line access and a virtual guide who walks you through entry logistics via WhatsApp. You'll have three hours to navigate one of Europe's richest art collections at your own pace—Botticelli, Leonardo, Caravaggio, Michelangelo and Raphael are all here. The virtual host removes the logistical friction, leaving you free to linger with the works that matter.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve

Sail around Syracuse's Ortigia island and the Plemmirio reserve on a 2.5-hour coastal loop. You'll pass the Bourbon prison, Vigliena fort, Spanish walls, Maniace Castle and the sprawling Porto Grande, then head out to the protected Gulf of Pillirina. Drinks flow throughout—water, prosecco, and wine—with plenty of stops to take in the Ionian views and explore key landmarks from the boat.

Polignano a Mare: Private Boat Tour with Champagne - 2 hours

Cruise the dramatic Adriatic coastline near Polignano a Mare aboard a private boat, exploring sea caves and hidden coves whilst sipping complimentary champagne. This two-hour tour showcases Puglia's jagged cliffs and crystalline waters from the water itself, with a swimming stop built in. Your skipper navigates the less-accessible stretches of coast whilst you take in the sensory blend of salt air, limestone formations, and Italian coastal charm. Groups up to ten can book together.

Siena Private Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

A personalised walking tour of Siena where you'll discover what locals know: tucked-away chapels, winding medieval lanes, quiet courtyards, and the fierce spirit of the Palio neighbourhoods. After booking, you'll answer questions about what draws you, then connect directly with a Sienese guide who'll craft an itinerary around your interests. Explore at your own pace over 2–6 hours, with flexibility to chase curiosities as they emerge.

Aegadian Islands Private Tour: Favignana Levanzo with Lunch from Trapani

★ 4.6 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Aegadian Islands Private Tour: Favignana Levanzo with Lunch from Trapani

Spend eight hours exploring the Aegadian Islands aboard a 12-seat rigid inflatable boat departing from Trapani. Visit Favignana's hidden coves—Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Rossa and the Grotto of Lovers—before heading to Levanzo's secluded beaches. Snorkel in the Marine Protected Area, tuck into a spread of Sicilian specialities at sea, then wind down with aperitivos as the sun softens. A proper day on the water with locals who know every inlet.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1347

Pantheon Hosted Entry Experience With Audio Guide

★ 4.6 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $8

Pantheon Hosted Entry Experience With Audio Guide

Skip the queues and enter Rome's Pantheon with a pre-booked ticket, then wander the 2,000-year-old structure independently using a multilingual audio guide. A staff member meets you at the entrance to get you started, leaving the rest of your 30–45 minute visit entirely self-directed. You'll experience the engineering marvel of the massive dome and the dramatic shaft of light through the Oculus without a shadow hovering nearby.

Cooking & eating with Locals in their home kitchen in Rome

★ 4.6 (11)

🍜 Food & Cooking

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $366

Cooking & eating with Locals in their home kitchen in Rome

Spend three hours in Daniela and Mario's Roman kitchen learning to shape pasta by hand and cook seasonal Italian dishes from their family repertoire. You'll prepare starters through dessert alongside the multi-generational household, then sit down together to eat what you've made. This is cooking as conversation—expect stories about their territory woven between technique and taste, not a formal class but an afternoon where you become part of their kitchen rhythm.

Vespa Panoramic Tour

Ride a Vespa through the volcanic landscape surrounding Mount Vesuvius on this 3–4 hour panoramic loop around Naples. You'll access viewpoints and villages that cars simply can't reach, stopping for coffee and a local pastry mid-ride. The bike, fuel, helmet and a cold Neapolitan lemonade are all sorted. This isn't a gentle putter—you need a valid 125cc licence and real scooter experience to join.

San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing

★ 4.6 (11)