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Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo _ Hello, my name is Palermo!

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo _ Hello, my name is Palermo!

A 2.5-hour guided walk through Palermo's historic centre, starting at the grand Teatro Massimo and winding through markets, piazzas, and churches that define the city's character. You'll navigate the vibrant Mercato del Capo with its vendors and street food, inspect the Cathedral's layered centuries, decode the geometry of Quattro Canti, and finish in the tranquil cloisters of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Perfect for first-timers seeking orientation and narrative.

Private Tour in 2 UNESCO Sites: Alberobello & Matera.

Spend a full day exploring two of southern Italy's most distinctive UNESCO-listed towns in a single private excursion. Travel through [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-[alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello))'s whitewashed trulli stone houses and Matera's ancient cave dwellings carved into dramatic limestone cliffs. Your dedicated guide navigates both sites whilst a private vehicle handles all transport, letting you focus on the architecture, history and landscape without logistical hassle.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $481

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome Highlights Semi Private

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome Highlights Semi Private

Maximise your Civitavecchia port day with this five-hour semi-private excursion covering Rome's essential sights and the Vatican. Your English-speaking driver collects you from the port and shuttles you through the capital in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps before heading into Vatican City. You'll walk through the Vatican Museums, stand beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and enter St. Peter's Basilica with professional guidance included. The itinerary prioritises efficiency and breadth—ideal for cruise passengers juggling tight timings.

5 hoursfrom AUD $200

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle

Escape the port for a private nine-hour exploration of Rome by Mercedes, departing at 8am from Civitavecchia dock and returning by 5pm. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through the capital's major landmarks, offering commentary on each stop whilst you sit back and absorb the history. The route is customisable to your interests, and the vehicle accommodates up to eight passengers, making it an efficient way to see Rome without the hassle of public transport or crowded tour groups.

Private tour to discover Lecce

A 2-hour private walking tour through Lecce's Baroque heart in southern Italy. Your guide reveals centuries of Mediterranean cultural layering through the city's ornate stone facades, gilded palaces, and richly decorated church interiors. Coffee or tea included. The tour adapts to your interests—contact ahead to shape the route around what captivates you most.

Capri in a Day: All-Inclusive Premium Boat Tour + Island Visit

This seven to eight-hour boat tour circles Capri aboard a luxury yacht, combining coastal cruising with swimming, snorkelling, and four hours of independent exploration ashore. You'll taste regional specialities and house-made limoncello whilst taking in the island's dramatic cliffside scenery. The package covers all meals, drinks, equipment, and transfers from private piers, with groups capped at twelve people to keep things intimate.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $415

Leonardian Drawings & art workshop in Florence

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Leonardian Drawings & art workshop in Florence

Learn Renaissance drawing techniques in a [Florence](/places/florence) studio through a three-hour private workshop led by practising artists. This hands-on session teaches foundational methods inspired by Leonardo's approach to observation and line work, guiding you through classical exercises using quality materials. You'll work at your own pace in an intimate atelier setting, gaining insight into the artistic traditions that shaped Florence itself. All skill levels welcome, from curious beginners to those refining existing abilities.

3 hoursfrom AUD $158

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Romantic Photoshooting in Verona

A 90-minute guided photo session through Verona's medieval heart, starting at Porta Leoni and threading past Piazza Erbe, hidden lanes, Ponte Pietra, and the Roman Theatre. Your photographer frames the light and architecture around you, building a visual record of the city as you move. You'll receive 60 edited images from the shoot, selected by you or curated by the team. Works for couples, families, solo travellers wanting professional shots without the stiffness of a studio.

Create your own Jewellery in Florence

Spend three hours in a [Florence](/places/florence) workshop learning metalsmithing from scratch. You'll bend, shape and finish your own piece using traditional techniques, taking home a handmade creation that captures your time in this Renaissance city. All materials and tools provided, plus refreshments to keep you going.

Boat rent on Amalfitan coast no license or with skipper

Rent a modern Cayman 585 open boat along the Amalfitan coast for a 7-hour adventure, with the option to skipper yourself or have a licensed captain handle navigation. These 2022 vessels accommodate up to 8 people (5 adults, 3 children maximum) and come equipped with safety gear, an igloo with ice, sun awning, and onboard shower. Fuel costs apply separately and are settled on return. Bluetooth speaker, snorkelling masks, and pre-arranged provisions add flexibility to your day on the water.

Guided Geological Excursion to Ustica

A two-hour geological tour of Ustica island reveals the volcanic forces that shaped this Mediterranean landscape. Your guide takes you to the dramatic spreader zone near Punta Cavazzi lighthouse, where magnetic anomalies, sea caves, columnar basalt formations, and a world-renowned fault line tell the story of ancient eruptions. Black cliffs frame turquoise waters as you explore rocks with unusual luminescent properties and learn why compasses behave erratically here.

1 Hour Private Sorrento Coast Cruise

Cruise the Sorrento coastline aboard a private boat with your group for an hour of uninterrupted Mediterranean views. Glide past Mount Vesuvius and the dramatic cliffs of Sant'Agnello, stopping at Bagni della Regina Giovanna to admire Roman ruins overlooking a natural seawater pool. Your English-speaking skipper navigates the Gulf of Naples while you sip chilled limoncello made from local lemons. Conditions permitting, slip into crystalline waters for a swim before returning to port.

1 hourfrom AUD $266

Private Siena and San Gimignano Tour with Wine Tasting From Rome

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Siena and San Gimignano Tour with Wine Tasting From Rome

This 11-hour private tour departs Rome early to explore two of Tuscany's most distinctive hilltop settlements. Your driver navigates the 2.5-hour journey to Siena, where you'll wander its brick-laid piazzas and medieval streets at your own pace. From there, San Gimignano awaits with its famous tower-house skyline and narrow alleyways. The day concludes in the countryside at a winery for lunch and tastings, before returning to your Rome hotel by evening.

11 hoursfrom AUD $849

The story of Vicenza: Guided Half-Day E-Bike sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The story of Vicenza: Guided Half-Day E-Bike sightseeing Tour

Explore Vicenza's architectural legacy on an e-bike, covering everything from Renaissance palaces to outlying villas in under three hours. Your guide unpacks the city's merchant roots, political intrigue during the Reformation, and Palladio's revolutionary impact on building design. The electric bikes let you cover ground beyond what walking tours reach, stringing together squares, bridges, and historic hamlets without missing the major threads of the story.

Private Boat Tour : Discover Lake Como

When Tom from our team took this private boat tour on Lake Como, we got a taste of what the lake really offers beyond the postcard villas. You're out on the water with a captain and crew for anywhere between 1 and 4 hours, plotting your own course along the shoreline — stopping to swim in proper clear water, nosing into villages like Nesso, or cruising past the grand estates that line the banks. It's the sort of flexible setup that works for couples after a quiet morning on the water or families wanting to mix movement with downtime. The vibe is relaxed; you're moving at your pace, not herded through a schedule.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $230

The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente

When Sarah from our BugBitten team descended into San Clemente, she stepped through three distinct layers of Rome's past stacked like an archaeological cake. This basilica sits a short walk from the Colosseum and delivers genuine surprise — it's the kind of spot locals know exists but travellers often walk straight past. The ground floor holds a 12th-century church with stunning mosaics and marble work, but the real magic unfolds as you drop below street level into a 4th-century early Christian sanctuary, then tunnel deeper still into 1st-century Roman structures, including a temple to Mithras with its original altar. The whole experience runs about 75 minutes and honestly feels like stepping backward through time without the tourist crush of the main sites.

Mount Etna: All around E-bike

Traverse Mount Etna's south flank to north-east ridge on a full-suspension e-bike, covering nearly 100 kilometres of off-road terrain in seven-and-a-half hours. Certified nature guides lead you through shifting volcanic landscape—lava fields, sparse vegetation, rocky outcrops—explaining the mountain's geology, botany and wildlife as you ride. Modern e-bikes (Mondraker, KTM, Cannondale) handle the technical sections; you pedal when it matters.

Family cooking class

A three-hour Italian cooking class where families learn to hand-roll pasta and prepare traditional dishes using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients. You'll work in a kitchen stocked with estate-grown produce and extra virgin olive oil, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and oil tastings. The instructor champions minimal processing and in-house production—no shortcuts, no supermarket staples. Gluten-free and children-focused menus available on request.

Syracuse private boat with aperitif

A two-hour private boat journey along Syracuse's coastline, launching from Ortigia's baroque waterfront and pushing northward past dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes. You'll cruise past the cathedral and Maniace fortress before anchoring in a secluded cove for a swim in the Ionian Sea, with Sicilian charcuterie and prosecco served on deck.

2 hoursfrom AUD $250

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour DA Messina, Taormina and savoca

A guided loop through three Sicilian highlights, departing from Messina. You'll visit Savoca, where Godfather scenes were shot, then explore Taormina's clifftop town with its Greek-Roman theatre, medieval streets, and local food stalls. On return, stop at the Strait-side Shrine of Christ the King and Messina's cathedral, home to Europe's largest astronomical clock. Five to six hours total, private transport throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $248

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo

This 2.5-hour walking tour threads through Palermo's architectural landmarks and bustling street markets, stopping to taste genuine local snacks along the way. Your certified guide unpacks the city's layered history—from Norman churches to baroque facades—whilst steering you toward vendors slinging arancini, panelle, and sfincione. Rather than tick boxes, you'll absorb how Palermitans actually live: what they eat, where they gather, which corners matter. Pick-up is included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.

A private archaeologist guides you through Pompeii's streets for two and a half hours, revealing how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius struck. Rather than fixating on statues and mosaics, you'll walk past bakeries, homes and forums frozen mid-routine—amphora still on shelves, graffiti on walls, the texture of daily existence preserved in volcanic ash. Entry ticket included.

Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park

A 30km mountain bike loop starting from Como that climbs into Spina Verde park, crosses into Switzerland, and descends through Merlot vineyards. You'll gain 800 metres over roughly 3.5 hours of riding, passing WWI trench sites and dual panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and Alpine foothills. Demands solid fitness and technical bike handling, but rewards with Swiss border scenery and quiet forest trails away from city traffic.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $316

The Essence of Rome , stories and tasting

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The Essence of Rome , stories and tasting

A three-hour guided walk through Rome led by a native storyteller who weaves together the city's grand monuments and hidden corners. You'll move at a leisurely pace through layered neighbourhoods, hearing accounts rooted in lived experience rather than guidebook facts. Stops include tastings of authentic Roman pizza—thin, crispy bases topped simply with tomato and olive oil—at a neighbourhood spot locals actually frequent.

Private Transfer From Naples To Sorrento and Vice versa

Direct private transfer between Naples Airport and Sorrento by luxury Mercedes sedan or V-class minivan. Your English-speaking driver handles the 1–2 hour journey, managing tolls, parking and fuel so you arrive refreshed. Bottled water and child seats included. Wheelchair accessible vehicles available, with experienced drivers who know the Sorrento coast and can point you toward local spots worth exploring.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $334

Rome Pizza and Tiramisu Class with Wine and Gelato

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome Pizza and Tiramisu Class with Wine and Gelato

When Noah from our team rocked up to this cooking class near the Vatican, he found himself in a proper Roman pizzeria learning to stretch and top dough, then whip up tiramisu, all with a local chef calling the shots. It's a tight 2.5-hour gig in one of Rome's best foodie pockets, and you're working alongside a small group—no standing around watching. You cook, you eat what you've made, then you're off to a genuine gelateria to learn what separates the real deal from the tourist traps. Wine and Prosecco flow, recipes go home with you, and you leave with actual stories about why these dishes matter.

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or vice versa

A straightforward point-to-point transfer between Naples and Sorrento with a vetted local driver who speaks English. The journey takes 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic and direction. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, handles your luggage, and keeps the air-conditioned vehicle stocked with water and WiFi. Suitable for solo travellers, families with young children, and those with mobility requirements.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $157

Welcome to Bologna! Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Welcome to Bologna! Private Walking Tour

A 2 hour 40 minute guided walk through Bologna's historic core led by a certified local. You'll uncover the stories woven into the city's architecture and streets, moving from Renaissance palaces to hidden corners where locals live. The tour finishes at the medieval market quarter, where your guide offers genuine recommendations for where to eat, based on what's actually good and seasonal rather than tourist fixtures.

2h 40mfrom AUD $266

Romantic Marriage Proposal Experience in Lake Garda

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Romantic Marriage Proposal Experience in Lake Garda

Proposal planner Debora Sartori orchestrates your engagement moment on [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy)'s waterfront. This one-hour experience unfolds on a private pier with a floral archway, illuminated signage, candlelit tablescape, and red carpet setup. She manages every detail on-site so you can focus on the question. Drinks included to celebrate straight after.

Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour

Walk through Naples with a local guide who reveals the city's genuine character via its streets, stories and food culture. Over three hours, you'll visit neighbourhoods most visitors miss, hear tales woven into Neapolitan life, and encounter regional specialities from bakeries, pizzerias and fishmongers. Food tastings aren't bundled in—you choose what to sample and where to spend, keeping costs modest and your palate in control. Expect conversation about how food and song sit at the heart of what makes Naples distinct.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $63

Private Tour from Rome: Padre Pio and St. Michael's Cave

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour from Rome: Padre Pio and St. Michael's Cave

A 13-hour private pilgrimage from Rome into Puglia's sacred heartland. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a dedicated assistant to Monte Sant'Angelo's UNESCO-listed grotto, where the Archangel Michael has drawn pilgrims for over a millennium, then to San Giovanni Rotondo to encounter Padre Pio's shrine—both the original Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Renzo Piano's striking modern basilica. Space for quiet reflection and lunch before returning to Rome.

13 hoursfrom AUD $413

Sorrento : Private Transfer from Naples visit Pompeii

★ 5.0 (22)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Sorrento : Private Transfer from Naples visit Pompeii

Travel from Naples to Sorrento in a private car with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who breaks up the journey with scenic stops along the coast. This 4–5 hour transfer lets you soak in views of the Bay of Naples and the dramatic Sorrento Peninsula at your own pace. Your driver handles navigation and parking while you relax, making it an easy alternative to public transport or rental cars. Pompeii entry fees are separate.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $167

From Sorrento or Positano: Amalfi Coast Private Boat VIP Tour

★ 5.0 (22)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

From Sorrento or Positano: Amalfi Coast Private Boat VIP Tour

Seven to eight hours navigating the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a private motor boat departing from Sorrento's Marina Piccola. You'll sail past Roman ruins, the siren-haunted Li Galli Island, fishing villages and hidden coves, with stops in Positano and Amalfi for exploring the towns at your own pace. Swimming, sunbathing and local food breaks included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1998

Syracuse and Ortygia and Park Neapolis Tuk-Tuk Tour

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Syracuse and Ortygia and Park Neapolis Tuk-Tuk Tour

This three-hour tuk-tuk tour weaves through Syracuse and Ortygia, the historic heart of southeastern Sicily. You'll navigate narrow medieval streets and waterfront piazzas aboard a distinctive three-wheeler, seeing Greek temples, baroque architecture, and coastal vistas without the slog of walking. Private transport means you control the pace and can hop out for photos or gelato.

Rome: Pasta Fettuccine Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves for a three-hour pasta masterclass in Rome where you'll craft fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, then finish with tiramisu. Working alongside a professional chef, you'll learn the hand-stretching and folding techniques that define Roman cooking, then sit down with other students to eat what you've made. This is proper skill-building, not a tourist performance—you'll leave knowing how to make these dishes at home.

Rome Private Car & Chauffeur for Business, Shopping, Sightseeing

Hire a private car and driver in Rome for 4 or 8 hours, letting you set the pace and choose where to go. You get an air-conditioned sedan or minivan with a professional driver who knows the city, plus unlimited pickups and drop-offs anywhere—airport, station, or hotel. Skip the stress of navigating Roman traffic and parking; instead, focus on what matters while your driver handles the roads. Mileage (up to 80 or 160 km) is included.

Sorrento Tour: Lemon Garden, Mozzarella show with Ape Ride

This 3-hour 20-minute tour takes you through Sorrento's countryside to taste the region's most celebrated flavours. You'll wander a working lemon grove, sip fresh lemonade, then bump along in a vintage Ape three-wheeler to a family farm where a cheesemaker demonstrates traditional mozzarella production. The afternoon builds toward a generous tasting: award-winning Provolone, warm ricotta, local wine, estate olive oil, homemade cake and limoncello. It's a genuine taste of how Sorrentine families have eaten for generations.

Nina's Sorrento Cooking Class: Enjoy Food, Music, and Free Wine

Spend three hours in a Sorrento kitchen learning to prepare three traditional southern Italian dishes from scratch, guided by Anna and Valerio, chef-owner of the Michelin-starred Piazzetta Milù. You'll cook, eat what you've made, sample local wines and limoncello, and sing along to Italian songs. It's as much about the convivial mess of cooking together as the food itself.

tour with tasting in the Bronte pistachio plantations

Walk through Bronte's legendary pistachio estates to see how these green kernels are grown and harvested on Sicily's volcanic slopes. Your guide explains the cultivation methods and the crop's significance to the region's identity. The tour wraps with a seated tasting of pistachio-based products paired with local wine, plus lunch.

Private guided tour Of Pompei

A 2.5-hour private archaeological tour of Pompeii with an expert guide who interprets the frozen city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Walk through streets and buildings preserved in volcanic ash, hearing stories of daily Roman life, domestic spaces, and the catastrophic eruption that halted time. Entry tickets and your archaeologist guide are included; you'll need moderate fitness for uneven terrain and extended walking.

2h 30mfrom AUD $150

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