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Discover Chianti Classico Wines DiWine Experience

★ 5.0 (17)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Discover Chianti Classico Wines DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring the Chianti Classico region with Emanuele, a certified sommelier who doubles as your driver and local guide. You'll visit intimate family-run wineries, sample estate wines alongside regional delicacies, and break for lunch at a tucked-away trattoria away from tour-coach crowds. The route takes in rolling Tuscan countryside and delivers views that justify the journey alone.

Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast

A private driver collects you from Rome—airport, train station or hotel—and delivers you to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a single, unbroken journey. The four-hour route follows the A1 motorway south through Naples, then winds onto the famous coastal drive. An English-speaking professional handles navigation and luggage; you simply relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water on tap. The service works in reverse too: Amalfi to Rome airports or stations.

Drive Amalfi Coast with Pickup

Eight hours traversing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by private vehicle with driver pickup from your hotel or designated point. You'll navigate the dramatic coastal road and explore the trio of celebrated villages—Amalfi, Positano and Ravello—at your own pace. The driver handles tolls and logistics while you absorb the scenery, lemon groves and Mediterranean light. This is a self-guided discovery rather than a shepherded tour, giving you freedom to linger where you choose.

8 hoursfrom AUD $469

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento

This eight-hour private tour traces the dramatic clifftop villages of Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal road, stopping at Positano's pastel-hued streets, the Emerald Grotto's luminous sea cave, the historic port town of Amalfi, and hilltop Ravello with its sweeping views. You'll see the landscape unfold from the comfort of your seat, with photo stops and local insights throughout.

Private Boat Tour at Sunset on the Amalfi Coast

A two-hour private boat journey along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) timed for sunset, piloted by Giovanni, a local skipper who navigates to quieter coves and lesser-known stretches of coastline. The calm evening waters make for gentle cruising, with few other vessels around, creating an unhurried atmosphere to take in the dramatic cliffs and hidden beaches. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and limoncello are provided.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1066

★ 5.0 (17)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

4 Wines and 4 Mozzarella Tasting

Taste four regional wines alongside four distinct mozzarella varieties at Casa Banana in central Sorrento. This 75-minute session pairs Campania's finest cheeses with local wines, exploring how each combination works. You'll sample everything from creamy fior di latte to firmer aged varieties, matched with wines that highlight the region's volcanic terroir. It's a focused, flavour-driven experience rather than a sprawling tasting.

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri by Jeanneau Leader

Charter the Jeanneau Leader for a seven-hour private coastal voyage departing from your choice of five ports—Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Praiano or Positano. Navigate the dramatic cliffs and hidden coves of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) before reaching Capri's crystalline waters. The skipper handles navigation while you watch terraced lemon groves cling to cliffsides and anchor in secluded spots for swimming. Stop at a seaside restaurant tucked into a quiet inlet, taste local dishes, then continue exploring sea stacks and grottos from the water's edge.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2281

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi Coast from Sorrento or Capri - yacht 50'

★ 5.0 (17)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi Coast from Sorrento or Capri - yacht 50'

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Capri aboard a private 50-foot yacht departing from Sorrento or Capri over eight hours. You'll swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, then explore UNESCO-listed villages like Positano and Amalfi at your own pace. The boat carries a maximum of 12 guests with a live English-speaking guide on board, fuel and snacks included. Ideal for cruise-ship passengers seeking a seabound perspective of this iconic coastline.

8 hoursfrom AUD $5162

Private Catamaran Tour to Polignano and Monopoli

★ 5.0 (17)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Catamaran Tour to Polignano and Monopoli

Explore the dramatic Adriatic coastline south of Bari aboard a private catamaran, departing from Polignano a Mare. This 3.5-hour voyage threads past limestone sea caves, natural rock formations, and cliff-side landmarks, with time for swimming in sheltered coves. You'll glide past Lama Monachile, the Archbishop's Cave, Palazzese Grotto, and the Blue Cave, stopping to cool off at Cala Corvino. Refreshments and snacks are served onboard, and SUP boards are available for paddling closer to the shoreline.

Private Transfer from Rome to Sorrento

Skip the motorway hassle and arrive in Sorrento refreshed. This private transfer whisks you from Rome to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a comfortable Mercedes, driven by an English-speaking professional who handles luggage and knows the route cold. Three to four hours door-to-door means you step out ready to explore, not frazzled from navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for shared shuttles.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $525

Rome Golf Cart Private Tour With A Local

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Golf Cart Private Tour With A Local

Cover vast swathes of Rome in three hours aboard a private golf cart, steering clear of the gridlocked tourist routes. You direct the itinerary—whether that's the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Villa Borghese, or hidden neighbourhood gems—while your local driver navigates the quickest backstreet paths. Hotel pickup included, plus stops for proper espresso and gelato. No entrance fees to budget for.

Private transfer from Naples to Amalfi or vice-versa

Door-to-door private car service between Naples and [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic and your exact destination. Travel in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle with a courteous driver who knows the winding coastal roads well. Ideal for those wanting to skip the hassle of public transport or hiring a rental car for this particular leg of their journey.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $416

The Amalfi Coast, Let's live the Dolce Vita!

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The Amalfi Coast, Let's live the Dolce Vita!

Spend eight hours exploring three signature towns along Italy's dramatic Amalfi coastline in a private vehicle. You'll descend through Positano's steep pedestrian lanes lined with artisan shops, wander Amalfi's historic squares and cathedral—once a maritime powerhouse—and finish in hilltop Ravello, where art and music permeate everything from flower-scented terraces to Renaissance villas. Champagne and water included; lunch is on you.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Naples Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hrs)

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Naples Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hrs)

Walk Naples with someone who actually lives here, not a script-reading guide. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate hilltop lanes, discover unmarked chapels, and slip into the neighbourhoods locals favour—the sort of places that don't feature in guidebooks. Before you start, you'll fill in a quick form about what draws you in, then your host rings to sketch out a route that fits your pace and curiosity. Everything's negotiable: linger over a view, skip a church, detour for pastries.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $123

Ravenna Mosaics and Art - Half day private guided tour

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Ravenna Mosaics and Art - Half day private guided tour

This guided walk through Ravenna unpacks the city's extraordinary mosaic heritage spanning the 5th and 6th centuries. A professional guide steers you through Early-Christian and Byzantine treasures accumulated when the city was a powerhouse of the Roman empire. Two and a half hours is genuinely enough to absorb the best of what remains—glittering tile work that still commands attention across fifteen centuries.

Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting

Track Parmigiano Reggiano from milking shed to aging warehouse on this seven-and-a-half-hour private tour through Emilia Romagna's heartland. Watch the cheese master crack curds and lift wheels from the kettle, then taste four ages of the hard cheese alongside fresh ricotta. You'll shift to Parma's hills to observe prosciutto production, finishing with a leisurely lunch of cured meats, fresh pasta, regional wines, and traditional cakes. Your own local guide steers the pace—no coach groups, no rush.

Private transfer from Napoli to Sorrento with stopover in Pompeii ruins

Drive from Naples to Sorrento in a private vehicle with a two-hour pause at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your driver handles luggage while you explore the Roman ruins, leaving you free to wander at your own pace. The four-hour journey includes air-conditioned transport, onboard WiFi, and bottled water. A guide isn't part of the package, though you can arrange one separately if booked ahead.

Private Cruise from Naples to Capri and Amalfi Coast - yacht 50'

Escape Naples' gridlocked streets aboard a private 50-foot yacht for eight hours exploring Capri, Positano and Amalfi. You'll navigate the dramatic cliffsides and hidden coves of southern Italy's most celebrated coastline at your own pace, swimming and snorkelling in crystalline waters whilst your skipper shares local knowledge. Perfect for cruise passengers docked in Naples seeking breathing room and uncluttered views.

8 hoursfrom AUD $5662

With Edo - The Forgotten Wine Roads of Piedmont · From Turin

★ 5.0 (17)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

With Edo - The Forgotten Wine Roads of Piedmont · From Turin

Edo runs a seven-hour wine tour through Canavese, a quiet region just north of Turin that bypasses the well-trodden Piedmont circuit. You'll visit two family-owned wineries with just three other travellers, meet the winemakers, and taste Erbaluce di Caluso whites and Carema reds grown on Alpine terraces. A homemade lunch using local ingredients sits at the heart of the day. This is wine country explored at a genuine pace, led by someone who knows every vineyard personally.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $598

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Golf Cart: see more, walk less

Cover Rome's highlights from a golf cart with a local hotelier who knows the city's layered history inside out. This three-hour tour trades sore feet for a guided ramble through the Eternal City's most compelling corners. You'll move between landmarks efficiently, hearing genuine stories from someone who actually lives here rather than a script-reading guide. Bottled water included.

Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour led by an archaeologist

Walk through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum with an archaeologist who reconstructs vanished structures and daily life across Rome's centuries. This three-hour private tour moves beyond standard sightseeing to explain how buildings functioned, who occupied them, and the city's architectural evolution. Your guide holds official credentials and animates the ruins with specifics about engineering, habitation patterns, and historical shifts that shaped Western civilisation.

Small Group Chianti Wine Tour with a Somm

Spend seven hours in the heart of Chianti Classico with a qualified sommelier who'll walk you through the region's winemaking tradition. You'll visit working vineyards, taste their wines directly, and eat lunch amongst the rolling Tuscan hills. This isn't a bus-load affair—small groups mean real conversation with winemakers and time to ask actual questions about what you're drinking.

7 hoursfrom AUD $350

Exclusive Private tour To Siena and San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Private tour To Siena and San Gimignano

This eight-hour private tour threads through Chianti's rolling countryside to medieval Siena and the hilltop towers of San Gimignano. Your driver navigates the scenic back roads of Tuscany whilst sharing historical context about these two cornerstone towns. Along the way, you can request stops at local wineries for tastings or lunch—these are arranged and paid separately, giving you flexibility to linger or move on as you prefer.

Palermo Sunrise Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

Start your day watching the Palermo coastline transform at first light on this 2.5-hour boat tour departing from Marina Yachting. You'll cruise toward the Queen's Cave, where the dawn colours the water in shades you won't see later. A proper Sicilian breakfast—fresh cannoli, coffee, or tea—arrives on deck as the light builds. Snorkelling in clear waters is optional; plenty choose to simply sit with the view and the sound of the sea. The captain picks conditions and timing, so every trip feels different.

Port of Livorno to Florence and back to Livorno

Cruise passengers get a direct route from Livorno port to [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre with a private driver, leaving you to explore the Renaissance city at your own pace. You'll stop at Michelangelo's Square for sweeping views across the Arno valley before heading back to the ship by mid-afternoon. The driver handles navigation while you soak in the medieval streets, galleries and markets. Round-trip timing is guaranteed to get you back before departure.

Pompeii-Herculaneum-Wine tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included

An 8-hour exploration of two of Italy's most significant Roman archaeological sites, departing from Sorrento at 8 AM. Travel by private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver and licensed guides who lead you through nearly four hours across Herculaneum and Pompeii's preserved streets, homes and public spaces. Finish with lunch and regional wine tasting at Cantina del Vesuvio, sampling Lacryma Christi wines paired with local dishes before returning to your hotel around 4 PM.

Private Boat Tour of Capri from the Amalfi Coast

Spend eight hours on a private boat departing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) bound for Capri, with your skipper tailoring the itinerary to suit your interests. Swim in sheltered coves, navigate around Capri's dramatic coastline and sea stacks, and explore the protected waters of Li Galli marine reserve. The boat reaches Nerano village by mid-day, where waterfront restaurants serve local catches—a perk of arriving by sea rather than road. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and crew are provided; lunch and the 100€ dock fee are separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3331

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

★ 5.0 (17)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

Dine in a home cook's kitchen in Stresa for an afternoon or evening of hands-on cooking and eating. Your host—part of Cesarine, Italy's network of home-based cooks—walks you through preparing a four-course meal drawn from family recipes, then you sit down together to eat it. Four courses, regional wines, water and coffee included. Two and a half hours total.

Kitchen at Teresa's house in Syracuse

Learn to cook three seasonal Sicilian dishes in Teresa's Syracuse apartment, a two-and-a-half-hour class where you'll prepare recipes passed down through her family. Teresa, a local with seven years' teaching experience, guides you through traditional techniques using ingredients sourced from neighbourhood markets. You'll work at a relaxed pace as if preparing a proper family meal, finishing with time to sit down and taste what you've made alongside local wine and coffee.

Herculaneum Private Guided Tour with round Trip private Transfer

A private 3.5-hour archaeological tour of Herculaneum near Naples, collecting you from your hotel in a luxury minivan and returning you afterwards. Your licensed guide spends two hours walking you through the Roman town's remarkably intact houses, mosaics and frescoes—many better preserved than Pompeii's. You'll see carbonised wooden beams, visit the ancient shoreline where vesuvius's victims sought refuge, and move at your own pace with time for proper questions. Skip-the-line tickets and all transport costs are baked in.

I segreti di una pasta perfetta con Dora

Learn to shape orecchiette by hand from Dora, a seasoned Pugliese cook, in this 90-minute workshop designed for pairs or small groups. You'll master the dough technique using only your hands and basic ingredients, then take home your fresh pasta. The session opens with a chilled aperitivo made from farm produce, and wraps with coffee or tea. No machines, no shortcuts—just traditional method passed through generations in southern Italy's kitchens.

Walk to discover the flavors of Sorrento

Spend three hours wandering Sorrento's backstreets with a local guide sampling the dishes that define the region. You'll taste your way through the city's culinary identity: from the Sorrento lemons that perfume the air to handmade gnocchi and proper espresso. This is food education on foot, moving between small producers, family-run spots, and neighbourhood gathering points that reveal how locals actually eat.

Capri Island Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

Hire a traditional wooden Gozzo with a local skipper to circuit Capri's coastline over seven to eight hours, departing from Sorrento, Positano, or Capri itself. You'll navigate past sea caves in shades of white, green and red, the dramatic Faraglioni stacks, and lighthouse points while swimming and exploring at your leisure. The package covers Capri's landing fee, snorkelling kit, and time ashore to eat, wander the old town, or shop—all anchored by a crew who knows these waters inside out.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Unique Rome by Day, Street Photography Tour and Workshop

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Unique Rome by Day, Street Photography Tour and Workshop

A 4-hour guided walk through Rome's streets with photographer Giulio D'Ercole, who brings 20+ years of experience to teach you how to shoot candid moments with confidence. You'll learn technical fundamentals—light, focus, exposure—alongside the psychological side of approaching subjects respectfully. Whether you're starting out or refining your eye, this workshop rebuilds how you see and capture everyday scenes. Camera rental available if needed.

Private Tour of the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill

Step onto the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floor—a privilege most visitors never get. This 2.5-hour private tour grants you access to the gladiator-fighting ground before moving through the Roman Forum and climbing Palatine Hill for sweeping views across ancient Rome. A live guide walks you through the real stories of fighters and crowds, with provided headphones ensuring you catch every detail. Entrance fees included.

Brunelleschi's Dome – Immersive Experience in Florence

When Em from our team tried Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence, we got a rare peek behind the curtain of one of Renaissance engineering's most baffling achievements. You start in a VR headset — a Pico rig — stepping virtually inside the dome itself to clock the hidden spaces and construction tricks Filippo Brunelleschi dreamed up over 600 years ago. Then you climb the real thing: up the actual Cathedral dome for proper views across Florence. It's a short experience (about 10 minutes of VR, plus the climb), but it bridges the gap between 'wow, that's big' and actually understanding how Renaissance builders pulled off something that shouldn't have worked.

First dive test + photo and video service with operator

Take your first underwater breath at Baia's submerged archaeological park, where Roman ruins lie beneath the surface off Italy's coast. This 3-hour introduction combines foundational diving skills with exploration of genuinely ancient sites—temples, villas, and sculptures now claimed by the sea. Your guide handles photography and videography, capturing your descent into this singular underwater museum whilst ensuring you stay safe and composed.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Verona

Learn to stretch and top pizza dough, then build proper tiramisu in a Veronese home kitchen with a trained home cook. This three-hour private class covers both dishes from scratch, finishing with you eating what you've made alongside regional wines. Le Cesarine connects travellers with passionate home cooks across Italy who teach the way Italian families actually cook—no restaurant theatrics, just solid technique passed down through generations. Families welcome.

3 hoursfrom AUD $241

From Florence:Tuscany Tuk Tuk with Lunch, Wine & San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Florence:Tuscany Tuk Tuk with Lunch, Wine & San Gimignano

This seven-hour Tuscany tour departs [Florence](/places/florence) by shared transport, then switches to a private three-seater tuk-tuk for an intimate ride through Chianti's vineyard-checkered hills. You'll taste wine and olive oil at a working winery, sit down to a proper Tuscan lunch featuring hand-rolled pasta and local cured meats, and spend an hour wandering San Gimignano's medieval towers. A local guide provides context throughout, stopping at viewpoints worth the camera roll.

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Pompeii with an Archaeologist

Explore Pompeii's ancient streets with a qualified archaeologist who steers you away from the main queues and tourist masses. This two-hour private walk covers the site's most significant structures alongside lesser-known corners, letting you read the ruins without jostling crowds or peak-season heat. Summer afternoons (April–October, typically 4:30–6:30 pm) offer cooler conditions and emptier pathways—ideal for soaking in the scale and detail of this Roman ghost town.

2 hoursfrom AUD $466

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