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Roman Forums by Night Small Group Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Roman Forums by Night Small Group Walking Tour

Walk through Rome's ancient heart after dark with a small group, discovering how Roman life shaped the phrases and concepts we still use today. This 90-minute evening tour covers the Forums and Capitoline Hill without the daytime throngs, revealing everyday details of citizens from two millennia ago. A local guide unpacks the origins of expressions like 'all roads lead to Rome' and 'milestone', plus shows why the city earned its 'Eternal' title. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

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

A three-hour cooking class in a Florentine home where you'll learn to prepare three signature dishes of the region alongside your host, a member of Le Cesarine network of home cooks across Italy. You'll cook at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. It's a working lunch rather than a performance—you're doing the cooking, not watching someone else do it.

PRIVATE Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome VIP Access

Walk the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s arena floor where gladiators once fought, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a private guide steering you through three millennia of power and spectacle. This three-hour private tour bypasses the standard queues via the Gladiator's Gate and lets you customise pace and focus to your group. Your guide unravels the brutal mechanics of the games, the building's engineering, and the political machinery that ran the ancient world.

Transfer From Rome to Naples and Vice Versa

Direct transfer between Rome and Naples in a modern Mercedes van with an English-speaking driver, covering the roughly 240-kilometre route in approximately three hours. All tolls, fuel, and insurance are included. The service prioritises punctuality and comfort, with air-conditioned vehicles and professional drivers trained to get you safely between Italy's two major cities without fuss or delay.

Wines and flavors of Bolgheri territory

Spend 90 minutes at a family-owned estate in the Bolgheri DOC region, tasting wines crafted to reflect the land's character. The session begins with a short walk through the vineyard, followed by tastings in a relaxed setting where you'll discover how the winery's philosophy of minimal intervention shapes each bottle. A straightforward introduction to what makes this corner of Tuscany distinctive.

1h 30mfrom AUD $100

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Tour

Eight to nine hours exploring three dramatic villages clinging to Italy's southern coastline. You'll spend time wandering Positano's stacked pastel buildings, stand before Amalfi's cathedral, and climb to Ravello's clifftop piazzas where views stretch across the Tyrrhenian Sea. A local driver navigates the winding coastal roads, stopping at artisan ceramics workshops and scouting photography spots along the way. Lunch recommendations and restaurant tips included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1155

Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local's Home in Genoa

★ 5.0 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local's Home in Genoa

Cook two pasta dishes and tiramisu from scratch in a Genovese home kitchen with a passionate local cook. This three-hour private class covers the techniques behind the region's signature pasta shapes and Italy's most beloved dessert. You'll prepare everything yourself, then sit down to eat your creations with local wines, water, and coffee included. Perfect for families and anyone wanting to take genuine Italian cooking skills back home.

Private tour from Castellammare del Golfo to San Vito Lo Capo

This eight-hour private boat tour departs Castellammare del Golfo and traces the Sicilian coast to San Vito Lo Capo in a nimble 11–12 metre rubber dinghy carrying up to 12 passengers. Unlike larger vessels, these smaller craft access hidden coves and shallow beaches throughout the Zingaro Reserve and around Scopello, allowing swimming stops in genuinely turquoise water. You'll explore sea caves, anchor in secluded bays, and finish with lunch and a village wander in San Vito Lo Capo.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2380

Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse

★ 5.0 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse

Learn to cook three traditional Tuscan dishes in a working farmhouse kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've prepared. This three-hour class teaches you the techniques behind the region's most cherished recipes, passed down through generations. You'll work alongside your host, handle authentic ingredients, and discover why Tuscan cooking relies on simplicity and quality rather than complexity.

Sorrento's Tasty Garden

A three-hour cooking class set in a traditional Sorrentine garden where you'll learn regional recipes handed down through generations. Based in Sorrento, this hands-on session teaches you to prepare authentic dishes using methods rooted in local food culture. You'll work with provided cooking equipment and gain practical skills to recreate these meals at home, guided by hosts who grew up cooking this way.

Tour two wineries of Etna wine tasting and lunch

Spend eight to nine hours exploring two working estates on Mount Etna's slopes, tasting wines shaped by volcanic soil and sea breezes. You'll walk through vineyards with views across to the Ionian Sea, taste five wines paired with local cheeses and vegetables at the first cellar, then sit down to a full lunch at the second where the wines are chosen to complement each course. Transport, water, and all tastings included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $492

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Professional Photoshoot in Rome

Work with a professional photographer for 45 minutes at Rome's [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) to capture polished portraits and candid moments. The photographer handles technical setup, positioning, and composition whilst you relax. You'll receive edited digital images with colour grading and cropping included. Between shots, they'll share local knowledge about nearby restaurants and hidden corners worth exploring around the monument.

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to FCO Airport

Direct minivan transfer whisks you from Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome's Fiumicino Airport in under an hour. Your driver meets you dockside with proper port authorisation, handles luggage, and navigates motorway tolls so you arrive at departures relaxed. Groups up to eight travel together in an air-conditioned vehicle with flexible seating for children or infants.

Boat tour in Cetara along the entire Amalfi Coast

An 8-hour boat journey departing from Cetara that traces the full length of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). You'll navigate past dramatic cliffs and hidden inlets in clear waters, with stops for swimming in secluded spots. The vessel includes a spacious forward sundeck, onboard shower facilities, and a skipper who knows the coastline well. Bring a towel or request one and settle in for the kind of coastal day that rewards unhurried exploring.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Rome Airport to Pompeii Tour with drop off Sorrento and Positano

★ 5.0 (16)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Rome Airport to Pompeii Tour with drop off Sorrento and Positano

This six-hour transfer combines airport logistics with archaeology. You'll depart Rome Airport in a private minivan, drive south to Pompeii for a two-hour guided walk through the preserved Roman city, then continue to your final destination on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)—either Sorrento or Positano. It's a practical way to cover considerable ground while seeing one of Italy's most significant historical sites, finishing near the dramatic cliffside towns of the southern coast.

6 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private One Day Tour in Rome

Seven hours exploring Rome with a private guide who trades lectures for stories. You'll navigate the city's major sites—forums, basilicas, fountains—in a climate-controlled car, skipping the queues and wasted time between attractions. Your guide has a background in history and archaeology but prefers sharing curiosities and local anecdotes over formal instruction. Coffee, tea, and gelato are on the house. No shared groups, no rushed itineraries.

Half-Day Private Tour of Cinque Terre with a Traditional Gozzo

Sail [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) aboard Giulin, a weathered wooden gozzo that's been working these waters for four decades. This three-hour private charter threads you past vertical cliffs and tucked-away anchorages, stopping twice for swimming and snorkelling in transparent water. Your skipper—local and multilingual—knows the coast intimately and shares its rhythms as you drift between villages. On deck, regional aperitivo spreads arrive with prosecco, beer, and soft drinks, keeping pace with the sea's tempo.

3 hoursfrom AUD $2165

Vatican Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Grottoes and Live Guide

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Vatican Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Grottoes and Live Guide

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a knowledgeable guide over 2.5 hours, tackling the famous dome staircase for sweeping views of Rome and Vatican City. Inside, you'll encounter Renaissance masterworks including Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin, then descend into the underground Grottoes to discover papal tombs and early Christian history. Wireless headsets keep commentary clear as your guide navigates you through centuries of art and faith.

A Culinary Journey Through Time

Spend seven hours in a quiet medieval settlement near Valle del Treja, where you'll handpick ingredients at the local market before cooking them in a traditional kitchen. A private car collects you from your accommodation and returns you at day's end. This isn't a performance for tourists—you're working alongside locals in a village that's largely escaped modern development, learning how people here have eaten for centuries.

Rome Street Football Experience & City Walk

Ditch the guidebook for a three-hour blend of walking and street football in Rome's historic centre. Your guide takes you through iconic piazzas and tucked-away lanes, sharing local stories before you join a casual match with Romans—or at least try to keep up with them. Finish with authentic pizza or gelato. Built for families with teenagers, friend groups, and anyone after something more active than the usual tourist shuffle.

3 hoursfrom AUD $266

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Fiat 500 Vintage tour

Cruise Rome's most photogenic streets in a restored FIAT 500, stopping at iconic landmarks whilst a local photographer captures you against the city's best backdrops. This 90-minute tour trades the bus queues for wind-in-your-hair views, weaving through historic quarters and piazzas where la dolce vita still feels tangible. You'll get professional shots and video to take home, plus insider knowledge of where Romans actually go.

1h 30mfrom AUD $132

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi coast driving tour

Explore the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop villages and coastal views over eight hours in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You control the itinerary—your driver suggests prime stops and viewpoints, but the choice of where to linger, what to eat, and which detours to take stays yours. All transport costs, parking, and entry fees are covered.

Amalfi Coast Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

Sail the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Sorrento aboard a small boat with no more than six passengers. You'll cruise past dramatic cliffs, the Li Galli Islands and Furore Fjord, stopping for a swim in clear water before exploring Positano's steep streets and Amalfi's historic centre. The eight-hour journey includes light snacks, drinks and a bottle of Prosecco to share, with a professional skipper narrating the route back to base.

Small-Group Tour of Trastevere's Hidden Gems and Undergrounds

Explore Trastevere's backstreets and subterranean layers on this 2-hour walking tour capped at 10 people. Duck beneath two neighbourhood churches to find ancient frescoes and early Christian spaces, then return to street level for the warren of cobbled lanes and neighbourhood life that make this corner of Rome distinct. Your guide navigates you through both the visible and buried fabric of the quarter.

Centenary Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - Acetaia Tour & Tasting

Step into a family-run acetaia in Modena to discover how century-old balsamic vinegar comes to life. This one-hour guided tour walks you through the production process across wooden barrel rooms stacked with ageing vinegar, followed by a tasting of the finished product. You'll learn the techniques passed down through generations that transform grape must into the region's most prized condiment.

1 hourfrom AUD $78

Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome (Catacombs Optional)

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome (Catacombs Optional)

Tour Rome's historic centre by private golf cart over three hours, hitting major landmarks from the Janiculum's sweeping vistas to Piazza Navona and the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Your guide navigates you through charming backstreets and monumental squares, stopping at panoramic terraces and architectural gems. The optional catacombs visit (morning only, €55 extra) descends into early Christian burial chambers dating to the 2nd century. Flexible departure times suit your schedule, and multilingual guides speak Italian, English, German, or Spanish.

Aperitif on a bus tour around the city of Palermo

A two-hour mobile aperitif through Palermo's streets, departing from via Amari. You'll cruise the city on a moving venue with live DJ sets from local musicians, stopping at key points to sample Aperol Spritz, beer, and house-made focaccias. The experience pairs Palermo's street energy with snacks and drinks, offering a different angle on the city's neighbourhoods without the static bar stool.

2 hoursfrom AUD $65

Lake Como Day Trip from Milan by Train: Private & Personalized

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Lake Como Day Trip from Milan by Train: Private & Personalized

Escape Milan for a day on Lake Como, where a local guide crafts a bespoke itinerary around your interests. Spend ten hours exploring the lake's elegant waterfront towns and mountain villages, travelling by train (one hour each way) and on foot. Walk past belle époque villas, dip into pastel-coloured hamlets clinging to the shoreline, and if visiting in summer, hop between villages by ferry. Your host shares insider knowledge of local culture and regional character whilst you take in the dramatic Alpine backdrop.

10 hoursfrom AUD $687

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Iconic Photos and Adventure in Venice

Spend 90 minutes capturing Venice beyond the postcard spots with a local photographer and historian who knows the backstreets intimately. You'll shoot 40+ photographs designed to look like classical paintings, explore quiet corners away from the main throngs, and have the option to add a gondola ride (paid separately). Suited to couples, families, groups and solo travellers.

Private Amalfi Coast Sunset Boat Tour

Two-hour private boat charter along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) timed for sunset. You'll motor to a secluded anchorage where swimming and snorkelling are on offer, then settle in with prosecco and nibbles as the light shifts across the water. The skipper and crew handle navigation while you watch the sun sink into the Mediterranean.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1978

Private Transfer from ROME to SORRENTO with a stop in Pompeii or vv

★ 5.0 (16)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from ROME to SORRENTO with a stop in Pompeii or vv

A private five-hour drive from Rome to Sorrento with the option to break the journey at Pompeii. You'll travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who handles luggage and knows the region well. The route is flexible—request stops or detours to suit your pace. Bottled water and onboard WiFi keep you comfortable; live commentary adds context to the landscape as you head south.

5 hoursfrom AUD $699

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Chianti Wine Tour

Spend eight hours exploring Chianti's wine country in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver steeped in local knowledge. Travel through Greve, the heart of the Classico region, and into the rolling hills where medieval villages and quality vineyards define Tuscany's character. Your guide shares stories of the landscape, its producers, and the traditions that shaped this corner of Italy.

8 hoursfrom AUD $999

Private Milan Full Day Tour Duomo Tickets, Highlights and Lunch

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Milan Full Day Tour Duomo Tickets, Highlights and Lunch

Walk Milan's essential sights with a private guide over seven hours, entering the Duomo with skip-the-line tickets and eating lunch at a neighbourhood tavern. You'll move from the Cathedral's Gothic spires through the Galleria's arcaded shopping corridor to the Renaissance fortress of Castello Sforzesco, pausing in Brera's bohemian squares and the Palazzo Brera's library. Your guide navigates you past medieval churches and baroque facades, revealing how the city rebuilt itself after wartime bombing into Italy's finance and design capital.

Luxury private boat tour to Capri and Blue Grotto on Gozzo 32 ft

Charter a private 32-foot Gozzo from Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, or Capri itself for a seven to eight-hour coastal cruise. Navigate crystalline waters to explore Capri's sea caves, dramatic rock stacks, and secluded anchorages with a local skipper at the helm. The boat carries everything from snorkelling gear to chilled drinks and fresh fruit, with optional lunch at a harborside trattoria. Your itinerary bends to what interests you—whether that's drifting in the Blue Grotto's ethereal light or swimming off lesser-known coves.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2082

Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Complete Highlights Journey

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Complete Highlights Journey

Spend a full day exploring the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Sorrento Peninsula from a luxury van with your own driver. This 7–8 hour private journey takes you through Italy's most celebrated coastal scenery, with breathing room to wander Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Sorrento on your terms. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and logistics while you soak in clifftop views, duck into local shops, and taste limoncello. Pickup and dropoff at your accommodation included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1664

The spell of Lake Trasimeno - Trekking Tour

★ 5.0 (16)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

The spell of Lake Trasimeno - Trekking Tour

A 12-kilometre loop walk through Umbria's lakeside landscape, starting from a hamlet near Panicale and circling to Lake Trasimeno's shores in Magione. This three-hour trek winds through olive groves, quiet villages, and past small churches at an unhurried pace, revealing the region's slow rhythms and local character. An environmental guide leads the way, pointing out the lake's three islands and the cultural threads woven through the countryside. No prior experience needed—just decent shoes and a water bottle.

Easy Hercunaleum - Private tour (skip-the-line)

A licensed archaeologist guides you through Herculaneum's remarkably preserved Roman streets and homes, bypassing queues. Your guide holds a master's degree and official Campania Region credentials, with years steering visitors through the site's most revealing corners. Two hours grants proper time to absorb the detail without aimless wandering—ask questions freely, and they'll tailor the experience to what genuinely interests you.

Florence Private Food Tour of 10+Tastings with Cheeses & Wines

Slip past [Florence](/places/florence)'s queues and discover where locals actually eat. This three-hour private food tour takes you through neighbourhood markets and family-run spots, where you'll taste ten-plus carefully sourced items: lampredotto, cured meats, aged Pecorino, peppery ragù, crispy schiacciata flatbread, and Tuscan oils. Each ingredient tells a story tied to the region's food traditions. You'll leave with a working knowledge of Florentine cooking and a genuine sense of the city's culinary backbone, minus the museum fatigue.

3 hoursfrom AUD $558

Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon

Six hours hitting Rome's architectural heavens: the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s ancient grandeur, the Sistine Chapel's painted vault, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon's dome, Trevi Fountain's baroque excess, and Piazza Navona's sculptured piazza. A private art historian guides you through two millennia of stone, fresco and marble, with skip-the-line Vatican access and Colosseum entry sorted. Expect a brisk pace—this covers ground.

4 Hours Private Boat Tour in Lake Como with Captain

Mia and Gianni navigate you around Lake Como's most photogenic stretches over four hours, stopping at Bellagio to wander its steep lanes, then Varenna's waterfront charm, before anchoring near Isola Comacina for a swim or aperitif. The route traces the western shore back towards Como, revealing villa gardens and rocky inlets inaccessible from land. Prosecco, nibbles and soft drinks come aboard; towels are supplied.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1647

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