Tours in Italy

Private Coffee and Sweets Tour Caffé, Chocolate, Gelato & More

Spend two hours tracing [Florence](/places/florence)'s relationship with coffee, chocolate and sweets across some of the city's most storied establishments. Begin at a historic café where intellectuals and artists have gathered for centuries, then progress through a chocolatier's contemporary takes on cocoa pairings, a family-run shop specialising in the almond biscuit Cantucci, and finish with gelato—including a coffee-infused option if you fancy extending your caffeine adventure.

Palazzo Vecchio Tales - into Medici's secrets and mythology simbols

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s seat of power with a local expert who unlocks the Palazzo Vecchio's layered story—from its origins as a symbol of merchant ambition to the Medici family's radical redesign. This 1 hour 45 minute guided tour takes you past Renaissance frescoes, hidden chambers, and artworks that shaped European politics, including Donatello's bronze Judith and Machiavelli's study. Skip-the-line access means more time studying the intricate propaganda woven into every room.

1h 45mfrom AUD $208

The Godfather & Taormina: Private Shore Excursion Messina Port

★ 5.0 (20)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $248

The Godfather & Taormina: Private Shore Excursion Messina Port

Skip the port queues and explore Taormina's hilltop charm on your own schedule. This private excursion whisks you straight from Messina cruise terminal to Sicily's most photogenic coastal town, then climbs to the medieval village of Castelmola for sweeping views. Your local guide handles navigation while you soak in the baroque architecture, Greek theatre ruins, and Ionian Sea vistas. Five to six hours gives you breathing room to wander cobbled streets without rushing back to the ship.

Diving at the Baia Submerged Park for certified divers

🐠 Water Activities

Diving at the Baia Submerged Park for certified divers

Descend into Italy's submerged Roman settlement at Baia, where ruins lie just five metres below the surface. This 2.5-hour guided dive is open to certified divers of any experience level. Your qualified guide leads you through the archaeological park, exploring structures and artefacts preserved underwater. All equipment, entry permits, boat transport and insurance are included, with showers and changing facilities on site.

Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls

Visit three of Rome's most significant papal basilicas in a single four-hour tour. St. John Lateran, the oldest church in the Western world and current cathedral of Rome, holds treasures including doors from the Roman Senate and the Holy Stairs where Christ stood trial. St. Mary Major showcases stunning mosaics depicting Mary's life and preserves the manger relic. St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome's second-largest basilica, marks the burial site of the apostle. A guide and private transport accompany you throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $808

Rome : Golf Car City Tour with Local Guide

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $167

Rome : Golf Car City Tour with Local Guide

Explore Rome's layered past aboard a golf car with a knowledgeable local guide over 90 minutes to two hours. You'll weave between famous sites—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum—and neighbourhoods locals actually inhabit: Trastevere's narrow lanes, the Jewish Ghetto's hidden corners. Your guide shares the stories behind the stones, the details missed by most visitors, connecting ancient politics and gladiator spectacle to the rhythm of modern Roman life.

🐠 Water Activities

Lake Maggiore Boat Tour

A three-hour private boat journey across Lake Maggiore revealing the region's layered charm. You'll navigate past the botanical splendour of Isola Madre and its palazzo, pause at the clifftop Eremo monastery, wander through Isola Pescatori's working fishing village, swim in crystalline water, then explore Isola Bella's palace and manicured grounds. Return by boat to Stresa with prosecco in hand.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1116

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Visit to Acetaia with Tasting

Spend 75 minutes at La Vedetta, a traditional balsamic vinegar producer nestled in Castelvetro's rolling hills, to witness how this iconic condiment develops from grape must to aged complexity. You'll walk through the production areas, taste the results of patient ageing, and enjoy an aperitif with local wines and snacks. The visit suits all mobility levels and family groups.

Cooking experience in Minori with a view of the Amalfi Coast

Cook with a multigenerational Italian family in their lemon grove overlooking Minori on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This three-hour session centres on preparing a meal using produce picked that morning, learning how locals translate their landscape into dishes. You'll work in the family kitchen, handle ingredients at peak ripeness, and eat what you've made while the coast spreads below you.

3 hoursfrom AUD $366

Milan: Segway Tour with Local Tourist Guide Live - 3 hours & half

Milan: Segway Tour with Local Tourist Guide Live - 3 hours & half

Glide through Milan's city centre on a Segway, guided by a licensed local who navigates you past the cathedral, galleries and hidden squares. This 3.5-hour outing mixes transport and sightseeing—you'll cover ground efficiently whilst absorbing the rhythm of the streets from someone who actually lives here. Available mornings and afternoons, with small group sizes keeping things manageable.

3h 30mfrom AUD $125

Pisa's Leaning Tower Climbing, Cathedral, Cemetery and Baptistery guided visit

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $333

Pisa's Leaning Tower Climbing, Cathedral, Cemetery and Baptistery guided visit

Explore Pisa's Field of Miracles with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours, taking in the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery before tackling the famous Leaning Tower's 294 steps. You'll hear medieval stories and architectural detail that shaped this remarkable complex, then experience the climb itself—a separate 30-minute venture that rewards you with panoramic city views from one of Europe's most recognisable structures.

Private Boat tour lake como

Explore Lake Como's shoreline aboard a private boat, perfect for casual sightseeing, photography or a refreshing dip. This one-hour excursion lets you experience the lake at your own pace, with soft drinks provided. Ideal for families, solo travellers or small groups wanting flexibility without the crowds of public cruises.

Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens private tour

Explore two of [Florence](/places/florence)'s grandest residences and uncover the Medici dynasty's power through their architectural choices. This 4-hour private tour takes you through Palazzo Vecchio, the family's political headquarters, then across to Palazzo Pitti and its sprawling Boboli gardens. Your guide contextualises the art, rooms and renaissance ambitions that shaped the city. Meet at your hotel and navigate the palaces at a measured pace through their frescoed halls and sculpture-lined courtyards.

Boat tour Saddle of the Devil Aperitif and Serenade with Violinist

A 2-hour evening boat tour departing from Cagliari that glides along the Sella del Diavolo coastline at dusk. You'll swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay, then settle in for prosecco and Sardinian charcuterie whilst a violinist performs live aboard an intimate 8-person vessel. Watch for dolphins silhouetted against the darkening sky as the coast's warm limestone cliffs fade into shadow.

Daily Excursion by Sailboat Archipelago of La Maddalena

Spend a full day sailing through La Maddalena's scattered islands aboard the Scugnizza Smeralda, exploring some of Sardinia's most striking coastline. This 8–9 hour excursion takes you to hidden coves and secluded beaches where emerald waters invite snorkelling. The crew supplies local food and drinks at each stop, lunch included, and handles all the seamanship while you relax on deck or slip into the water.

Ostia Antica Small Group Tour with Expert Guide

🛕 Culture & History

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1081

Ostia Antica Small Group Tour with Expert Guide

Step beyond Rome's walls to Ostia Antica, the empire's former port hub frozen in time. This 4.5-hour guided walk takes you through 2,000 years of streets, theatres, bathhouses and trader shops—all accessible by a quick train ride from central Rome. Your guide shepherds a small group through the cobbled thoroughfares, unpacking daily Roman life from grand villas to ancient takeaway joints, then leaves you free to linger or head back.

Private Pompeii and Vesuvius with Wine Tasting and Full Tickets

A private eight-hour journey through two of Campania's most compelling sites. Your driver navigates you past the queues straight into Pompeii, where a licensed guide unpicks the city's layered history at your tempo—children get a dedicated guide with games and interactive maps. Between the archaeological marvel and volcanic crater lies lunch at a family-run winery nestled on Vesuvius's slopes, where you taste wines born from mineral-rich soil and regional dishes. You'll then ascend Vesuvius independently to peer into the Great Crater, the Bay of Naples spreading below.

Private Boat Trip on the Coast of the Gods

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Trip on the Coast of the Gods

Explore the rugged Calabrian coastline on a private boat skippered by a local who knows every cove and inlet. This three-hour journey takes you to either Capo Vaticano's dramatic rock formations and sea caves, or Briatico's verdant shores steeped in regional lore. You'll drop anchor three times for swimming in crystalline water, hear stories about the landscape's geology and local heritage, and enjoy regional snacks and drinks on deck.

Cesarine: Cooking Class with tasting at Local's Home in Milan

Cook three signature Milanese dishes in a home kitchen with a local cook, then sit down to eat what you've made with regional wines. This three-hour class runs at a Cesarina's house—part of Italy's network of 1000+ home cooks who open their kitchens to travellers. You'll get your own station, full ingredient list, and hands-on guidance through each recipe, finishing with a proper tasting of your work.

Private local Food and Wine tasting

Taste Sardinia's culinary legacy in a focused hour with a local guide who walks you through regional wines and dishes that define the island's food culture. You'll sample what locals eat and drink, learning how geography and tradition shape flavour here. Water and all beverages included.

Canoe Adventure at the Marmitte dei Giganti - Private Tour

Paddle through the dramatic rock formations of Marmitte dei Giganti, a four-hour adventure combining canoeing and hiking in northern Italy's Gola del Furlo gorge. Your guide leads you by water to viewpoints inaccessible from shore, then into the nature reserve on foot to discover hidden vistas carved by ancient geology. This is an intimate way to experience the gorge's scale and power.

Capri and Blue Grotto by Gozzo Boat and Anacapri from Naples

Depart Naples by jetfoil to Capri, then explore the island's coastal caves and rock formations aboard a traditional gozzo boat—the White Grotto, Green Grotto, and the famous Blue Grotto weather permitting. Swim in turquoise waters around the Faraglioni Rocks, ascend Mount Solaro by chairlift from Anacapri for panoramic views, grab lunch, then wander Capri's main piazza before returning to Naples by funicular and jetfoil. Eight hours total, mixing boat time with island exploration.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1132

Valdorcia & Brunello Ebike Experience Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Valdorcia & Brunello Ebike Experience Tour

Ride through Valdorcia's rolling hills on electric bike, following ancient pilgrim trails across a UNESCO-protected landscape. You'll visit a working winery to taste Brunello di Montalcino, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch, and have time to explore a local town. A six-hour guided experience with a qualified outdoor guide, covering some of Italy's most distinctive countryside without requiring serious fitness.

Lake Como private boat tour 1H

A one-hour private boat journey across Lake Como's northern basin, narrated by a skipper who grew up on the water. You'll glide past the grand villas and luxury hotels that have drawn the wealthy and famous for generations, learning local stories and film trivia along the way. Prosecco and refreshments included. Flexible departure times to suit your schedule.

1 hourfrom AUD $531

Private Amalfi Drive from Naples

A private eight-hour coastal loop from Naples takes you through three villages that define the Amalfi's character. Your own driver handles the winding roads whilst you absorb Positano's stacked pastel buildings and sheltered beaches, explore Amalfi's medieval streets and thousand-year maritime legacy, then climb to Ravello's clifftop perch for views that stretch across the entire coast. Port or station pickup included.

Transfer Civitavecchia Port

Direct private car service from Civitavecchia cruise port to your destination in the Lazio region, taking roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. English, Italian and Spanish-speaking drivers operate authorised vehicles with port-side pickup permits, meaning collection happens at the terminal itself rather than the distant coach station. Air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and all fees covered in the fare.

Sculpt like Michelangelo

Work directly with sculptor Octavio Palomino in his Italian atelier to carve stone yourself. This two-hour private session teaches you stone-carving fundamentals whilst discovering the techniques behind Renaissance masterworks. You'll handle professional tools, shape actual stone, and leave with a piece you've created. Sessions run mornings (10am–1pm) or evenings (2–5pm, 5:30–8:30pm), scheduled around your availability.

Rialto Market & Seafood Cooking Class in Murano

Shop the Rialto fish market alongside a local guide, hand-pick the catch of the day, then cross the Canal Grande by gondola to a private kitchen overlooking the water. You'll prepare a three-course meal with professional guidance, paired with prosecco and wine. This three-hour experience transforms you from observer to Venetian cook, proving that seafood tastes entirely different when you've sourced it yourself and prepared it in a local's kitchen.

Winetour and tasting on Bologna hills, guided by the wine grower

Spend two-and-a-half hours at Manaresi, a small family winery in the Bologna hills, where the proprietors walk you through their vineyard and cellar. Fabio and Donatella—English-speaking winemakers—share how their 50,000-bottle operation balances craft production with a design-led ethos (their labels have won international awards). Taste three or four of their own whites and reds, learning what shaped each vintage.

2h 30mfrom AUD $68

Milan Must-Sees: 2-Hour Private Tour for Newcomers

Milan Must-Sees: 2-Hour Private Tour for Newcomers

A two-hour private walking tour through Milan's neighbourhoods, led by a local guide. You'll navigate from the glass towers of Piazza Gae Aulenti through Renaissance churches, high-end fashion strips, and the artistic quarter of Brera, finishing at Castello Sforzesco. The pace suits newcomers wanting to grasp the city's layered character—medieval to contemporary—without rushing. Gelato stop included.

Abruzzo Traditional Pasta Making with 85y old local Grandma

Learn to roll, cut and cook traditional Abruzzese pasta in a village kitchen near Teramo, working alongside an 85-year-old Nonna who's been making it her whole life. This five-hour session takes you from raw dough to a proper meal at her family table, where you'll pick up the hand techniques and timing that no recipe book can teach. You'll work in her home kitchen with all equipment provided, tasting tomato sauce simmered the way it's been done for decades.

Lucca - Wine tasting at Tenuta Mareli

Taste organic and biodynamic wines produced on the hills around Lucca at Tenuta Mareli. This 90-minute experience includes a walk through the vineyard, a look inside the cellar and tasting rooms, then a seated tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and crusty bread, plus the estate's extra virgin olive oil and four varieties of honey. The family owner explains their natural winemaking philosophy and production methods whilst you sample.

Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino

Skippered motorboat charter departing Genoa's old port, exploring the Ligurian coast and Portofino Natural Reserve—accessible only by water. Choose a daytime cruise or sunset run tailored to your group's pace. Seven and a half hours to discover hidden coves, coastal villages, and marine life along one of Italy's most dramatic shorelines, with snorkelling gear provided.

Like a local... in Massa Lubrense

Spend six hours moving through Massa Lubrense and its villages at the pace locals keep. Your guide drives you to their family kitchen for breakfast made the way they make it, then to their mother's house for a proper Neapolitan lunch. Between meals, explore the hamlets on foot, chat with shopkeepers, taste limoncello and wine at neighbourhood spots. This isn't a highlights reel—it's a day lived the way people actually live here.

Easter Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican : Private Tour Experience

Attend Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica with a private guide and luxury car transfer. This five-hour experience grants you entry to one of Christendom's most significant liturgical events, held annually on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. A professional guide accompanies you throughout, ensuring you navigate the crowds and security procedures smoothly. Your private driver collects you beforehand and drops you at the square in time for the service.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History