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Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Paddle through the Venetian Lagoon's quieter islands on this 4.5-hour kayak journey. You'll navigate Sant'Erasmo and Vignole—Venice's produce-growing heartland—explore the 16th-century Sant'Andrea fortress, learn the origins of quarantine at Lazzaretto Nuovo, and find a secluded natural beach on Certosa. An expert naturalist guides you throughout, offering perspective on the lagoon's ecology and history whilst you catch Venice's famous skyline from the water.

4h 30mfrom AUD $281

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Tour

An eight-hour private tour along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a climate-controlled car with a knowledgeable driver. You'll visit three coastal villages—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—moving at your own pace without the constraints of group schedules. Your driver acts as a local guide, sharing insights about the region's history and character while handling navigation so you can focus on the scenery and towns.

Private boat tour to Capri

Spend seven hours exploring Capri's coastline aboard a private vessel—choose between a 38-foot Ferretti or 25-foot traditional gozzo. Your captain and crew handle navigation while you discover sea caves, dramatic rock formations, and hidden coves at your rhythm. Swim in crystalline waters, sip prosecco and nibble fresh fruit mid-voyage, then anchor for lunch at a waterside trattoria. The pace is entirely yours: linger where it suits you, snorkel off secluded spots, or simply watch the limestone cliffs shift in afternoon light.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2465

★ 5.0 (21)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from/to Naples

Direct car transfer between Naples and your destination, handling the hour or two between airport and accommodation without fuss. You'll travel in a spacious Mercedes V-Class with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who knows the local roads. The vehicle seats up to seven passengers comfortably with air conditioning, leather seats and a generous boot for luggage—perfect if you're arriving with cases or leaving with souvenirs.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $293

Sicily Great Wines and UNESCO Sites in 7 Private Days

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sicily Great Wines and UNESCO Sites in 7 Private Days

A seven-day private journey through Sicily combining Unesco-listed towns, working wineries and hands-on food experiences. Based in quality four-star hotels, you'll taste wines alongside regional lunches, learn chocolate-making in Modica and cook Sicilian dishes in Erice, guided throughout by knowledgeable locals who know the lesser-known corners. Transport, breakfasts and most meals are sorted; your itinerary flexes to match your pace and interests.

Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Spend seven hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by private boat, tailoring your itinerary to suit your preferences. The captain suggests landing in Amalfi or Positano to wander the villages, with multiple swimming stops in clear water between destinations. Pack your appetite for lunch at boat-only restaurants serving coastal specialities, or keep it simple with onboard refreshments and snacks. Upgrades include drone photography, underwater scooters and curated drink selections.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2664

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Walking Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Rome's central piazzas with a licensed local guide who steers you past the postcard views to quieter corners and overlooked details. You'll navigate the city's most recognisable squares and their surrounding streets, getting a genuine feel for how Romans move through their neighbourhoods rather than just ticking boxes at major sites.

Private Ischia Boat Tour from Positano: Full Day Trip

Spend a full day exploring Ischia by private boat from Positano, crossing the Tyrrhenian Sea to discover the island's dramatic coastline and hidden corners. You'll have seven to eight hours to wander through six distinct towns, visit the botanical riches of Giardini della Mortella, and take in views of the fortress-crowned Aragonese Castle. The boat provides refreshments throughout—water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, limoncello and snacks—whilst you move between swimming spots and shoreline exploration at your own pace.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2215

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome's Ultimate Bike Tour

Trade the crowded centro for Rome's quieter southern periphery on two wheels. This 4.5-hour ride takes you past early Christian burial grounds, along the Appian Way—history's first engineered highway—and through stretches where Roman aqueducts still stand largely intact. You'll pedal the Aurelian Walls, pass the Gate of San Sebastian, and finish at the sprawling Baths of Caracalla. Ideal for those after substance over selfies.

Sicilian Picnic in a Country House

Spend two hours at a countryside property in Sicily where you handpick seasonal produce for a meal prepared on-site. This intimate gathering lets you experience rural Sicilian life at its own pace—birdsong, open air, and plates built from what the land offers. Works well for couples, families, or small groups wanting to eat properly rather than perform tourism.

Sicilian cuisine with the Loredana chef and visit the bell tower

Roll up your sleeves in chef Loredana's kitchen to craft an authentic Sicilian spread from scratch, learning time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. You'll spend two hours preparing dishes, then step out for a quick walk to admire Messina's bell tower before returning to sit down and eat what you've just made. The full experience runs four hours and wraps with lunch, wine, and the satisfaction of having cooked it yourself.

4 hoursfrom AUD $183

Full day tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Trieste-private tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full day tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Trieste-private tour

Depart Trieste for an eight-hour loop through Slovenia's standout sights. Glide across Lake Bled in a traditional wooden boat, explore the clifftop castle, then sample the region's famous cream cake before heading to Ljubljana. The capital reveals itself on foot—wander Triple Bridge, admire architect Plečnik's bold civic designs, nose around the Central Market, and hunt down local eating spots with your guide's insider tips.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1131

Positano and Amalfi Boat Tour from Salerno with Snorkel and Drink

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Positano and Amalfi Boat Tour from Salerno with Snorkel and Drink

When Charlie from our team ran this Amalfi Coast boat tour out of Salerno, we found it genuinely relaxed—the kind of day where you're moving between villages and swimming spots without feeling rushed. You're aboard a traditional gozzo (a wooden fishing boat, basically) with max 12 passengers, cruising past the cliffs, watchtowers, and coves that make this stretch of Italy iconic. The boat's got shade, a shower, and a loo, which matters when you're out for eight hours. The standout bit? You actually get real time—roughly ninety minutes each—to wander Amalfi and Positano, not a quick photo stop. Snorkelling gear, fruit, and drinks (prosecco included) round out the day.

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Cruise Lake Como aboard a restored vintage vessel, piloted by former diving professionals who know the waterway's hidden corners intimately. Between 1 and 4 hours on the water lets you drift past lakeside villas, mountain backdrops and villages without the noise of a speedboat. Your skipper shares stories about the properties and landscape most visitors miss, while Prosecco and water keep you refreshed throughout the outing.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $583

Private/Guided Tour Ostuni Cisternino. Optional Fiat 500 vintage

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private/Guided Tour Ostuni Cisternino. Optional Fiat 500 vintage

Explore three hilltop towns across Puglia's Itria Valley in a restored 1972 Fiat 500L, guided by a local who knows the region inside out. The 5.5-hour loop from Martina Franca takes in Ostuni and Cisternino, stopping at a family kitchen for regional food and wine tastings. Best suited to pairs or small groups after a morning departure, finishing back where you started.

Boatparty Shared Tour on Lake Como–2 Hours of Villas, Wine & Swim

A two-hour shared boat tour departing from Argegno that glides past Lake Como's most recognisable villas and stops at Comacina Island for swimming. You'll cruise the dramatic Orrido di Nesso gorge, see Villa Balbianello (a James Bond filming location), Villa Cassinella, and Villa Balbiano before anchoring at the island for a dip with Prosecco in hand. The captain keeps the atmosphere relaxed and sociable, making it easy to meet fellow travellers or simply unwind with your companions.

Discover the Navigli of Milan by SUP : a wellness experience

Paddle Milan's historic waterways on a guided SUP journey that treats the Navigli as a moving meditation rather than a sightseeing tick-box. You'll glide through centuries-old canals whilst learning board control and breathing techniques, swapping screens for water and sky. Suitable for complete beginners, this 2.5-hour outing blends gentle physical exertion with mental stillness—more contemplative practice than adrenaline sport.

2h 30mfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Godfather Private Tour

Trace The Godfather's Sicilian roots across five hilltop towns in northeastern Sicily. Your private driver navigates winding mountain roads to Savoca's Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, and Forza d'Agro's elevated streets where the Corleone birthplace stood. End at Santa Teresa di Riva's beach for lunch and sea views. Five to seven hours total, including stops for photos and exploration.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $326

Private day tour to Pompei ,winery, Sorrento from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi/Positano

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day tour to Pompei ,winery, Sorrento from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi/Positano

Spend eight hours exploring the volcanic history and flavours of the Campania region. Start at Pompei's haunting ruins, then head to a family-run winery nestled at Vesuvius's base for a four-course lunch paired with six regional wines. Your private driver collects you from Naples, Salerno, Amalfi, or Positano and handles all transfers between sites, leaving you free to absorb the landscapes and stories. An optional on-site guide deepens the Pompei experience; lunch and tastings settle directly with the winery.

8 hoursfrom AUD $600

Private Exclusive VIP Tour of Positano & Sorrento from Naples - Shore excursion

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Exclusive VIP Tour of Positano & Sorrento from Naples - Shore excursion

A seven-hour private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Naples with your own English-speaking driver. You set the pace and choose which stops matter to you—browse boutiques in Sorrento and Positano, capture the dramatic coastline from scenic viewpoints, and settle in for lunch at a restaurant with views across the water or a working farm. The itinerary bends to what you want to see.

Private transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast, or vice versa

A private chauffeured journey spanning Rome to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) (or return) in a climate-controlled Mercedes or VW, typically 2.5–3 hours depending on traffic. Your bilingual Italian-English driver doubles as a local guide, weaving regional stories into the drive. The route pairs well with optional stops at Pompeii, Herculaneum, or Mt. Vesuvius, extending the day by 2–2.5 hours to transform transport into sightseeing.

PRIVATE Full-Day Siena and Chianti Classico Wine Experience.

Escape [Florence](/places/florence) for a full day in Tuscany's wine country with your own private minivan and driver. Start in Siena, wandering its medieval lanes and striped marble cathedral before heading into Chianti Classico. Visit working wineries and olive oil estates run by multigenerational families, taste their wines and sample cured meats and aged vinegars from a celebrated local butcher. The eight-hour journey includes hotel pickup and drop-off, chilled water, and wifi en route.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $541

Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Private Day Trip

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa, Florence and Chianti Wine Private Day Trip

A nine-hour private tour departing from Livorno port that threads together Pisa's iconic landmarks and [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance streets, finishing at a Chianti estate. You'll navigate both cities with a guide and driver, covering ground in an air-conditioned minivan before returning to the ship. The winery stop lets you taste local wines in a working vineyard setting, though tastings cost extra.

PRIVATE Cooking Class in a Local Home – Pick Your Menu

Step into a Milanese kitchen and cook alongside a classically trained Italian chef in their home. Over three hours, you'll prepare two fresh pasta shapes with contrasting sauces and a traditional dessert, building real techniques rather than following rote instructions. This isn't a classroom setup—it's cooking as Italians actually do it, with drinks, snacks, and a full meal shared at the family table. You choose what to make based on what appeals to you.

Walking tour with Archaeologist

When Jake from our BugBitten team joined this Rome walking tour, we discovered why it's racked up nearly 1,400 glowing reviews. A genuinely knowledgeable archaeologist leads small groups through either the Renaissance-baroque heart of Rome (Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona), the ancient core (Roman Forum, Colosseum, Imperial Fora), or the lesser-trodden south side (Aventine Hill, Pyramid of Cestius, Mouth of Truth). It's a slow, information-dense amble—perfect if you're after real historical context, not a rushed tick-box. Two hours, no museum entries, and you pay what you reckon it's worth as a tip at the end.

Rome Jewish Ghetto Food Experience: 3-Course Dinner with Wine

Dine for 2.5 hours in Rome's Jewish Ghetto alongside local food enthusiasts who cook with inherited recipes and seasonal produce. A chef guides you through three courses—each rooted in Roman Jewish tradition—paired with house wines. You'll learn why ingredients matter, how flavours connect to history, and eat shoulder-to-shoulder with people who know this neighbourhood's food story inside out.

Workshop Fresco Painting & Aperitivo Seaview in Sorrento coast

Learn fresco painting techniques rooted in Pompeian tradition at an artist's Sorrento studio, then practise on the terrace whilst sipping aperitivo and wine overlooking the coast. This three-hour workshop pulls back the curtain on a method unchanged for two millennia, with your instructor—a working artist—sharing regional stories and techniques. You'll leave with a finished piece and genuine insight into how ancient craftspeople built their frescoes layer by layer. No prior painting experience required.

DeepWine Half Day 2 Wineries & Lunch or Dinner in Tuscan Hills

This half-day Chianti tour whisks you from [Florence](/places/florence) into Tuscany's wine country for tastings at two family-owned estates. You'll walk through working cellars, sample their Chianti and olive oils alongside a prepared Tuscan lunch, then return to your hotel. The route traces cypress avenues and vineyard slopes—four and a half hours that feel like stepping into the region's rhythm, not rushing through it.

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Siena Private Tour - Duomo Included

A three-hour private walk through Siena with a local guide who knows where the city actually breathes. You'll see the Duomo, Piccolomini Library, and Piazza del Campo, but the real draw is what happens between the monuments—the backstreet bars, neighbourhood spots, and stories only someone who lives here can tell. Your guide shapes the route around their passions and your interests, so you get Siena filtered through genuine local knowledge rather than a script.

Footprints on the Battlefield Trails of Monte Cassino

Walk the steep terrain of Monte Cassino on restored mule paths used during the 1944 campaign. This 5-6 hour private trek follows the Cavendish Road up to the fortified heights where the Gustav Line held, tracing the ground soldiers crossed and hearing accounts of their struggles alongside civilian evacuations. A bus takes you to the trailhead, where uneven tracks and significant elevation gain test your legs as you reach the abbey's defensive position overlooking the valley below.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $265

Rome After Dark Mysteries Myths and Haunted History

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome After Dark Mysteries Myths and Haunted History

An evening walk through Rome's darker corners reveals the city's brutal past—from imperial vengeance to Renaissance crime and public executions. Over 80 minutes, your guide unpacks the grim histories lurking beneath Rome's elegant streets, culminating at Campo de' Fiori, where thousands were put to death. Expect stories of ghosts, blood feuds, and the violent realities that shaped one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Guided Wine Walk in Florence with 3 Wine Pairing and Food Tasting

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s wine quarter with a sommelier guide, stopping at three historic enoteche and a private venue over three hours. You'll taste four Tuscan wines at the first two stops, then drink freely at the final location, each paired with local cheeses, cured meats and bread. Small groups of up to 15 keep things conversational and unhurried. Perfect for serious wine drinkers wanting to move beyond the cellar.

3 hoursfrom AUD $115

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome and Vatican full day tour

Eight-hour private tour covering Rome's heavyweight sights and the Vatican in one sweep. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll tick off the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—all with pre-paid entry. Your driver stays mobile, ferrying you between spots and sharing local knowledge, while you explore each site independently at your own rhythm. Vatican entry is guaranteed unless the museums close unexpectedly, in which case alternative landmarks replace it.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2798

Daytrip from Port of Naples to Amalfi Coast, Sorrento & Positano

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Daytrip from Port of Naples to Amalfi Coast, Sorrento & Positano

A nine-hour coastal drive from Naples port covering three celebrated Amalfi villages: Amalfi, Sorrento, and Positano. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping to explore each town on foot at your own pace. The itinerary captures the region's most photogenic settlements without the crowded coach-tour atmosphere. All port transfers, vehicle, and entry fees are included; you'll arrange your own meals.

Concert Matinée Experience

Catch a classical concert in a cosy [Florence](/places/florence) venue near Santa Croce. Choose from three afternoon and evening slots featuring opera, chamber music, or baroque works performed by professional singers and instrumentalists. The 15:30 opera slot runs Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; evening options at 18:00 vary by day, with Tuesday offering an intimate soprano-and-theorbo exploration of opera's origins. Each ticket covers one session only; lineups rotate seasonally.

Day Hike in the Brenta Dolomites from Madonna di Campiglio

A guided seven-hour trek through the Brenta Dolomites starting from Madonna di Campiglio, moving from lush valley floors with cascading water features to stark alpine plateaus. You'll call at three heritage mountain refugios, each over a century old, sampling regional cooking along the way. The route reveals the dramatic contrasts that define this UNESCO-listed range—verdant gorges giving way to barren limestone peaks.

7 hoursfrom AUD $441

3 hour Golf Cart tour of Rome with Gelato

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

3 hour Golf Cart tour of Rome with Gelato

Glide through Rome's layered streets in a nimble electric cart, hitting major landmarks whilst your guide weaves in local lore and hidden corners. Three hours covers the sweep of the city—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, Vatican views—without the grinding walk or gridlock. You'll stop for proper gelato and hear the stories that make sense of the stones. Ideal for those who want breadth over depth, and comfort over marathon feet.

3 hoursfrom AUD $231

Luxury Tour from Positano to Pompei Ravello Amalfi

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Luxury Tour from Positano to Pompei Ravello Amalfi

Eight-hour private tour of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) connecting Positano, Ravello, Amalfi and Pompeii. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic clifftop roads, stopping at each destination to explore pastel-hued fishing villages, hilltop towns with sweeping vistas, and historic sites. Travel time is built into the itinerary, allowing you to move at a leisurely pace between stops rather than rushing through packed schedules. The air-conditioned vehicle includes water and WiFi, with parking handled throughout.

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

Roll pasta dough by hand and shape two distinct varieties from scratch, then finish with tiramisu in this three-hour kitchen session in Trento. Your Cesarina host—part of Italy's network of home cooks—guides you through the techniques that matter: stretching sfoglia, filling pasta, and layering the country's most famous dessert. Work alongside a small group, taste everything you've made, and leave with an apron and the confidence to recreate these dishes at home.

Discover the best of Florence: an accessible 2 hours walking tour

Spend two hours tracing [Florence](/places/florence)'s transformation into a Renaissance powerhouse with a guide who unpacks the city's golden age from the 13th to 16th centuries. Walk through streets shaped by the ambitions of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Leonardo, understanding how wealth and vision collided to spark artistic revolution. This tour is fully accessible—wheelchairs welcomed, tactile guides and interpreters available on request—so mobility needn't keep you from grasping why this city changed everything.

2 hoursfrom AUD $175

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