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Tours in Italy

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Uffizi Gallery Tour in Florence Timed Entry Ticket Guided Museum
★ 4.2 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Uffizi Gallery Tour in Florence Timed Entry Ticket Guided Museum

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s most celebrated art museum with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the Renaissance masterworks that shaped Western art. Built in 1560 for the Medici family, the Uffizi holds paintings by Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. This 90-minute guided tour covers the standout pieces—Birth of Venus, Leonardo's sketches, Michelangelo's influence—then winds down on the terrace overlooking the Arno and city rooftops, perfect for catching light and breath.

1h 30mfrom AUD $92
VENICE Tour of Dolomites Lakes with drone Video
★ 4.2 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

VENICE Tour of Dolomites Lakes with drone Video

A 6–8 hour loop through three celebrated Alpine lakes in the Dolomites, captured by drone footage throughout. You'll visit Auronzo, Misurina and Braies lakes from a comfortable minivan, with stops for photos at the Three Peaks viewpoint and the option to walk the shoreline at Braies or eat lunch overlooking the water. Hotel pickup included. A drone operator documents the experience so you can relive it afterwards.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $216
Kitesurf: Basic Course
★ 4.2 (5)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Kitesurf: Basic Course

Learn kitesurfing in Europe's premier flat-water venue at Sicily's Stagnone lagoon near Trapani. This six-hour beginner course teaches you to harness wind power on a modified board whilst staying in shallow waters. The lagoon's unique 30–40cm depth, consistent winds, and absence of waves make it ideal for building foundational skills safely, whether you're athletically seasoned or starting from scratch.

6 hoursfrom AUD $554
Early Access Colosseum Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill Entrance
★ 4.2 (5)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Early Access Colosseum Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill Entrance

Step onto the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floor where gladiators once fought, then explore the Roman Forum's temple ruins and ancient government buildings in Rome. This 2-hour self-guided experience grants you early-morning access to three interconnected archaeological sites with a digital audio guide covering architecture and history. You'll navigate the grounds independently, moving between the amphitheatre's central stage, scattered Forum columns, and Palatine Hill terraces at your own pace.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99
Tuscan Vineyard Old Jeep Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
★ 4.2 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Tuscan Vineyard Old Jeep Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

Bounce through Tuscan vine rows in a restored Jeep, stopping at Poggio ai Laghi to taste their estate wines alongside pressed oils and aged vinegars. A sommelier walks you through the cellar's backstory—the art, the history, the land itself—while locally-sourced antipasti sharpen your palate between pours. Two hours of dust, vines, and proper drinking.

2 hoursfrom AUD $117
Explore Night Life Photos in Rome with A Vintage Car Fiat 500
★ 4.2 (11)
🍹 Nightlife
Italy

Explore Night Life Photos in Rome with A Vintage Car Fiat 500

Cruise Rome's nocturnal streets in a restored Fiat 500, stopping at neighbourhood bars and viewpoints while your guide steers you toward places locals actually drink. Over two hours, you'll sip an Aperol Spritz, watch the city shift into evening mode from high vantage points, and leave with photos that capture the experience. The car itself—all curves and vintage appeal—becomes part of the story you'll tell.

2 hoursfrom AUD $126
Florence Ghost & Crime Tour: Legends Murders with Tastings & Wine
★ 4.2 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Florence Ghost & Crime Tour: Legends Murders with Tastings & Wine

Uncover [Florence](/places/florence)'s gruesome history on a two-hour walking tour through medieval streets where real crimes, forgotten executions, and local legends shaped the city. Your guide details the rise and fall of Savonarola, brutal justice systems, and supernatural tales that locals still whisper about. Break midway at a traditional prosciutteria for Tuscan wine, cured meats, and vegetarian spreads, finishing with cantucci biscuits dunked in Vin Santo as you hear the city's final dark secrets.

2 hoursfrom AUD $82
La Spezia: tour of the islands and Portovenere stops bath and aperitif
★ 4.2 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

La Spezia: tour of the islands and Portovenere stops bath and aperitif

A three-hour boat tour departing La Spezia that weaves between the [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) islands and Portovenere's rocky shores. You'll swim in transparent waters with a snorkelling instructor, drift past hidden coves, and finish with an aperitif as the sun drops over the Ligurian Sea. The boat carries a maximum of eight guests, a multilingual guide, and a curated soundtrack that shifts with the light.

3 hoursfrom AUD $183
From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App
★ 4.1 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

Navigate Venice's labyrinthine streets at your own rhythm with this 13-stop audio guide covering the city's architectural and historical landmarks. From the Basilica di San Marco to hidden Renaissance staircases, you'll uncover the tales that shaped this maritime republic—including Casanova's prison escape and the smuggling scheme that brought a saint's relics to the Lagoon. Download once, listen anywhere, offline access included.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $10
Catania Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
★ 4.1 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Catania Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Navigate Catania's layered history through a smartphone-guided puzzle hunt that winds past 10+ major landmarks and hidden corners. Over roughly 2 hours, you'll piece together clues at the Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Università, Teatro Massimo Bellini, the Cathedral, and Ursino Castle—moving at your own tempo, stopping when you wish, even picking it up tomorrow if needed. No guide, no fixed start time, no entrance fees required. The app handles navigation, audio narration, and links to genuinely useful local eateries and shops.

2 hoursfrom AUD $13
Florence Accademia Skip-the-Line Ticket–Timed Entry to David
★ 4.1 (27)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Florence Accademia Skip-the-Line Ticket–Timed Entry to David

Walk straight into [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery with a timed ticket, bypassing queues to spend an hour with Michelangelo's David and the gallery's Renaissance collection. You'll navigate at your own rhythm using a multilingual audio guide, absorbing commentary on each work without the pace of a group or the constraints of standard ticketing. The gallery sits centrally in Florence with good transport links.

1 hourfrom AUD $75
Visit to Vesuvius Panorama and Comfort by Minivan and Minibus
★ 4.1 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Visit to Vesuvius Panorama and Comfort by Minivan and Minibus

Scale Mount Vesuvius by minivan to witness the crater's vast panorama stretching across the Bay of Naples. This 3-hour excursion whisks you from Naples to Europe's most notorious volcano, where you'll stand at the rim and survey the landscape that buried Pompeii nearly two millennia ago. Comfortable vehicles and seasoned drivers handle the winding mountain roads, leaving you free to absorb the views and volcanic geology.

3 hoursfrom AUD $67
Milan Duomo Entry Ticket with Lift to Rooftop Terraces Audio App
★ 4.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Milan Duomo Entry Ticket with Lift to Rooftop Terraces Audio App

Skip the queues and ascend Milan's Duomo with lift access to both levels of rooftop terraces, where you'll survey the city's spires and Alps beyond. This self-guided ticket bundles cathedral entry, the attached museum, and a comprehensive English audio guide covering all three sections. Explore at your own pace over roughly two hours, absorbing architectural detail and urban vistas without waiting or following a group.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125
Private Tour of Rome by Golf Cart with Culinary Tasting
★ 4.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Tour of Rome by Golf Cart with Culinary Tasting

Glide through Rome's streets on a private golf cart whilst stopping to taste proper Roman food—pizza, gelato, regional dishes—prepared how locals eat them. Three hours with your own guide means you'll hit the famous spots and secret corners without the crowds, then slow down to actually savour the city's culinary character. Hotel pickups included, fully customisable route.

3 hoursfrom AUD $59
Ticket To see Michelangelo David Skip the general line
★ 4.0 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Ticket To see Michelangelo David Skip the general line

Skip the queues at [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery with a reserved timed-entry ticket to see Michelangelo's David and the gallery's outstanding Renaissance collection. This one-hour visit lets you move straight past the general admission lines and explore the marble masterpiece alongside gothic and Renaissance paintings at your own pace, using a complimentary digital audio guide on your phone.

1 hourfrom AUD $52
Milan : Tour of the Lakes in Varenna, Bellagio and Lugano by Boat
★ 4.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Milan : Tour of the Lakes in Varenna, Bellagio and Lugano by Boat

Spend a full day crossing Lake Como and its neighbouring waters by boat, visiting three lakeside towns across ten-and-a-half hours. Start in Bellagio with its waterfront charm and garden-lined streets, move to Varenna for the cliffside Lovers' Promenade walk, then explore the dramatic Orrido di Bellano gorge before finishing in Lugano, where Alpine meets Mediterranean. A guided boat journey through some of northern Italy's most striking scenery, with skip-the-line access and audio equipment included.

10h 30mfrom AUD $151
St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour with Papal Tombs and Dome Access
★ 4.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour with Papal Tombs and Dome Access

This two-hour guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica covers what most visitors miss: the Vatican Grottoes beneath the church, the main basilica itself, and a climb to the dome's summit for sweeping views over Rome. A live guide with wireless headsets leads you through centuries of art, architecture and papal history, revealing the stories behind the masterpieces and tombs that make this site extraordinary. You'll see far more than you would wandering alone.

2 hoursfrom AUD $48
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - Private/Group Tour with Guide
★ 4.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - Private/Group Tour with Guide

Spend just under two hours navigating the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a licensed guide who contextualises the masterworks and explains how Vatican City operates as a sovereign state. You'll move through the Upper Galleries and Raphael Rooms before reaching Michelangelo's ceiling. The tour covers art history and geopolitical oddities of the world's smallest country. Entry fees, taxes, and audio whispers included; Saint Peter's Basilica is separate.

1h 50m – 2h 10mfrom AUD $42
Sfoglini Cooking class in Bologna
★ 4.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Sfoglini Cooking class in Bologna

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pasta-making session in Bologna where you'll learn to shape dough into tagliatelle and tortellini under guidance from skilled instructors. This one-hour class teaches traditional techniques passed down through generations, giving you the skills to recreate authentic Bolognese pasta at home. Work with proper equipment, taste your handiwork fresh, and leave with genuine knowledge of how locals approach this fundamental craft.

1 hourfrom AUD $30
8-hour tour of Baroque cities Noto Modica Ragusa Ibla
★ 4.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

8-hour tour of Baroque cities Noto Modica Ragusa Ibla

This 8-hour private tour traverses three UNESCO-listed Baroque towns in south-east Sicily, departing from Syracuse. You'll explore Noto's honey-coloured palaces and grand churches, wander Modica's labyrinthine streets lined with ornate facades, and finish at Ragusa Ibla where stepped piazzas and civic buildings cascade down hillsides. A guide in Italian or English accompanies the journey, with optional stops at a chocolate workshop and time to eat independently.

8 hoursfrom AUD $649
James Bond in Matera
★ 4.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

James Bond in Matera

Walk through Matera's ancient streets where No Time To Die was filmed, tracing Daniel Craig's final 007 mission across two hours. Your licensed guide reveals how director Cary Fukunaga transformed the Sassi's stone labyrinth into a cinematic playground, stopping at the chase route along Via Madonna delle Virtù, the dramatic Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, and Bond's on-screen hideout in Piazza Pascoli. You'll navigate UNESCO-listed alleyways threading between the 13th-century Cathedral and Sasso Barisano, piecing together scenes alongside genuine local history.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108
In the Footsteps of Francesco E Bike Tour from Perugia to Assisi
★ 4.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

In the Footsteps of Francesco E Bike Tour from Perugia to Assisi

Ride electric bikes from Perugia to Assisi along quiet valleys and past medieval hamlets, tracing the landscape that shaped St. Francis's life. This five-hour guided journey follows the Tiber River on modern e-bikes that handle climbs without strain, stopping at key Franciscan sites—the Porziuncola chapel, Giotto's frescoed basilicas, and San Damiano sanctuary. You'll finish with brunch and local wine at Il Bricco Divino, tasting Umbrian specialities paired with regional producers. Led by a certified cycling guide, it suits all fitness levels.

5 hoursfrom AUD $233
Sunset in a Typical Boat in Venice
★ 4.0 (4)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Sunset in a Typical Boat in Venice

Drift through Venice's quieter channels aboard a restored wooden boat as daylight fades across the lagoon. This 90-minute evening cruise departs from a central point and navigates past the Arsenal's weathered stonework, the serene silhouette of San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Basilica di San Marco viewed from the water. You'll watch the sky shift through amber and rose tones while the city's evening rhythm takes hold, catching Venice largely to yourself rather than competing with daytime crowds.

1h 30mfrom AUD $125
Modena Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine
★ 4.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Modena Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

This three-hour experience takes you through Modena's food-obsessed streets before settling into a local kitchen to cook with your hands. Walk past market stalls and specialist shops stocked with Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic, and prosciutto, then learn how to roll tortellini or build a proper ragù from someone who knows the technique. You'll eat what you've made, paired with a glass of local wine, in the kind of home kitchen where these recipes actually live.

3 hoursfrom AUD $165
Wine tasting in the Vesuvius national park
★ 4.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Wine tasting in the Vesuvius national park

Spend three hours in Vesuvius National Park tasting wines grown in volcanic soil whilst exploring the vineyards and cellars where they're made. You'll visit working wine producers, sample their output, and sit down to lunch featuring regional specialities tied to the land. The volcanic terroir shapes everything here—the grapes, the flavour profiles, the food on your plate.

3 hoursfrom AUD $143
Pasta Class at Roscioli, Wine & Rome Street Eats
★ 4.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Pasta Class at Roscioli, Wine & Rome Street Eats

Spend nearly three hours learning to make pasta from scratch at Roscioli, one of Rome's most respected restaurants, then eat what you've crafted alongside curated wines. The experience starts in the buzzing Campo de' Fiori, where you'll sample Roman street food classics like arrosticini, before moving into the kitchen to work alongside the restaurant's chefs. You'll finish with gelato and stories from locals who know the city's food culture inside out.

2h 45mfrom AUD $198
Organic Winery tour with Full Lunch from Assisi
★ 4.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Organic Winery tour with Full Lunch from Assisi

Spend two hours at an organic winery in Umbria's rolling countryside, where you'll taste wines, sample extra virgin olive oil, and sit down to a proper lunch. Transport from Assisi is included, making this a straightforward way to experience the region's agricultural heritage without the logistics headache. You'll move through the vineyard's production methods before settling in to eat.

2 hoursfrom AUD $233
Private Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access
★ 4.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access

Skip the queues with a private 2.5-hour guided tour through Rome's three monumental sites: the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your expert local guide steers you through two millennia of imperial architecture and history at your own rhythm, with reserved entrance and ground-floor access to the Colosseum. Whether you're a history enthusiast or first-time visitor, this tailored experience cuts through the tourist crowds and delivers genuine insights into how Romans lived and ruled.

2h 30mfrom AUD $48
St. Peter's Basilica Timed Entry Ticket with Dome Access
★ 4.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

St. Peter's Basilica Timed Entry Ticket with Dome Access

Skip the queues and enter St. Peter's Basilica with a timed ticket, then climb to the dome for unobstructed views across Vatican City and Rome. This two-hour visit lets you take in Michelangelo's architectural mastery at your own pace, from the vast marble floors to the soaring cupola. A hosted entry means you'll navigate the basilica efficiently, absorbing centuries of Renaissance and Baroque craftsmanship without the crush of day-trippers.

2 hoursfrom AUD $73
Arrival Private Transfer from Rome Train Station to Rome City
★ 4.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Arrival Private Transfer from Rome Train Station to Rome City

Skip the taxi queues and language fumbles at Roma Termini. A driver meets you with a nameplate, loads your bags into a Mercedes or spacious minivan, and delivers you straight to your hotel in Rome's centre. Twenty to thirty minutes door-to-door, depending on traffic. You'll arrive calm instead of frazzled, with bottled water in hand and no currency exchange hassle to sort.

20 min – 30 minfrom AUD $81
Audio Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
★ 4.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Audio Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Explore one of Christendom's greatest architectural achievements at your own pace with a digital audio guide. St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City rewards 60 minutes of wandering through soaring Renaissance halls, intricate marble work, and centuries of artistic accumulation. You'll skip the ticket queue and access a QR-based audio commentary that lets you linger where it matters—whether that's Michelangelo's dome or the altar itself.

1 hourfrom AUD $43
Private Day Trip to Montalcino and Montepulciano from Florence
★ 4.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Day Trip to Montalcino and Montepulciano from Florence

A nine-hour private drive through Tuscany's wine country, based from [Florence](/places/florence). You'll visit Montalcino and Montepulciano, two hilltop towns famous for Brunello and Vino Nobile respectively. Your driver guides you through both settlements, pointing out medieval architecture and local landmarks whilst you decide which wineries to enter. Includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and transport in a private vehicle. Wine tastings and meals are separate.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1998
Self Guided Bike Tour from Lucca to Montecarlo Wine Roads
★ 4.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Self Guided Bike Tour from Lucca to Montecarlo Wine Roads

Cycle the wine roads between Lucca and Montecarlo at your own pace, using a smartphone app and repair kit to navigate 54 km through Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. Choose an e-bike or trekking bike, stop for tastings in Montecarlo, and grab lunch at local trattorias along the route. This four-to-eight-hour self-directed ride demands reasonable fitness and suits cyclists who want countryside views without a guide trailing behind.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $48
Private Day Tour from Venice to Verona with local tour guide and fast trains
★ 4.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Day Tour from Venice to Verona with local tour guide and fast trains

Catch the early train from Venice to Verona for a curated half-day walking tour with a licensed local guide, covering the city's Roman amphitheatre and medieval squares. After 2.5 hours of guided exploration, you'll have the afternoon free to explore independently before returning to Venice by fast train. This 8-hour excursion suits all fitness levels and pairs well with a self-chosen lunch recommendation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $333
Private Half-Day Rome Highlights Tour with Private Driver
★ 4.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Half-Day Rome Highlights Tour with Private Driver

A 4-hour private driving tour of Rome's central landmarks with a dedicated driver who tailors the route to your preferences. You'll see the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and other iconic squares at your own pace from the vehicle, with flexibility to linger where you choose. The driver handles navigation and logistics while you absorb the city without the rush of group tours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $281
Learn Italian Cooking in Lucca’s Historic Center (4-Course Meal)
★ 4.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Learn Italian Cooking in Lucca’s Historic Center (4-Course Meal)

Spend four hours in Lucca's old town learning to cook an elegant Italian menu under a local chef's guidance. You'll prepare beef carpaccio with buffalo mozzarella, your choice of risotto (saffron and prawn, porcini, radicchio with speck, or squid ink variations), veal scaloppine three ways, and creamy semifreddo with caramelised almonds. Cook in a proper restaurant kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made.

4 hoursfrom AUD $246
Ravenna Port to Venice +water taxi - Arrival Private Transfer
★ 4.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Ravenna Port to Venice +water taxi - Arrival Private Transfer

Skip the taxi queues and arrive in Venice on your own schedule. This private transfer whisks you from Ravenna city or cruise port directly to Venice, including a water taxi to complete your journey. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, handles your luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in an air-conditioned vehicle. Takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes total, with no hidden fees or surprises.

2h 40mfrom AUD $513
Turin Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
★ 4.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Turin Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

A two-hour guided walk through Turin's centre, taking in royal palaces, UNESCO-listed Savoy estates, and key piazzas whilst a local guide shares the city's layered history. You'll move between landmarks on foot, learning how Turin shaped Italian identity—from Baroque grandeur to its role as an industrial and political hub. The guide handles museum ticket bookings, and tours run in English, Spanish, French, or Italian for private groups or small parties of two or more.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108
Rome : Ticket and Tour Underground San Clemente & Roman House
★ 4.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome : Ticket and Tour Underground San Clemente & Roman House

Descend beneath Rome's streets to explore San Clemente Basilica, where three distinct historical layers reveal the city's progression from pagan temple to early Christian worship space. This guided tour unpicks centuries of architecture and religious transformation, with optional access to the adjoining Roman houses on Celio hill—complete with original frescoes that survived centuries underground. Choose between the basilica alone or extend your visit to include both sites. Allow 1–3 hours depending on your selection.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $77
Full Day E-Tuk Rome Tour
★ 4.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day E-Tuk Rome Tour

Navigate Rome's layered history aboard an electric tuk-tuk piloted by a knowledgeable local guide over eight hours. This compact vehicle threads through cobbled laneways where tour coaches can't venture, delivering you to celebrated sites like the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Trevi Fountain alongside neighbourhood trattorias and quiet corners Romans actually inhabit. You'll move at a human pace, with breathing room for photographs, street-level observations, and tastes of the city's culinary traditions—a working day that treats Rome as a lived place, not a checklist.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1032
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