Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Private boat transfer to Capri or along the Amalfi and Sorrento Coasts, departing from multiple coastal towns. Your vessel is yours alone for 1–3 hours, skippered by an English or Italian speaker. Onboard refreshments and snacks ease the journey, whilst WiFi keeps you connected if needed. The single point of contact handles all logistics, leaving you free to watch the coastline slip past.
Escape the port of Livorno for a curated 5–6 hour drive through two of Tuscany's most compelling medieval towns. Your private minivan—equipped with air conditioning, WiFi, and a fluent English-speaking driver—takes you straight to Pisa's iconic leaning tower and Lucca's intact Renaissance walls. No coach queues, no set itinerary: you steer the pace. Perfect for cruise passengers wanting genuine exploration without the hassle of self-navigation.
Walk 8 km through Bellagio's lakeside landscape on a guided hike that threads through olive groves, hidden villages, and woodland paths around Lake Como. You'll start in Bellagio's centre, pass through Pescallo and Aureggio, climb gently into forested terrain, and finish at Villa Melzi Gardens. A proper lunch with local wine anchors the six-hour route, which suits anyone comfortable with sustained walking across hilly terrain.
Spend seven hours sailing along Palermo's coastline, exploring the waters near Capo Gallo reserve. Anchor in clear sea off Mondello Gulf for a swim, then enjoy lunch prepared aboard featuring Sicilian ingredients and regional flavours. The return journey begins at 5:30pm. Skipper and fuel included, plus snacks, pasta course, seasonal fruit and beverages.
Spend three hours walking through Palermo's backstreets, stopping at family-run gelaterias, pasticcerie and espresso bars to taste what locals actually eat and drink. Your guide steers you past the tourist traps to sample ricotta-filled sfincette, layered cakes, handmade gelato, and coffee roasted on-site—each stop paired with stories about the neighbourhood and its monuments. Seven tastings total, designed to show you what distinguishes excellent Sicilian pastry from the rest.
Skip Rome's congested streets on this 6-hour private golf cart tour from Civitavecchia cruise port. You'll cover major squares, Renaissance-era laneways, and iconic landmarks at an unhurried pace, with your English-speaking driver handling navigation and timing to suit your ship's schedule. Air-conditioned throughout, the cart lets you cover ground without constant walking while staying attuned to the city's rhythm.
Explore both Pompeii and Herculaneum in a single day with a private guide, skip-the-line access, and tailored activities for children aged 6–11. Your licensed guide brings the archaeological sites to life through interactive games, riddles, and activity maps while adults absorb the finer details of temples, theatres, homes, and ancient streets. Private transport handles logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace. Optional traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch available.
Hunt for truffles in Abruzzo's countryside with Marino or Alberto, both officially recognised guides who've spent their lives in this truffle-rich region. Over two and a half hours, you'll learn how these prized fungi grow, work alongside trained dogs searching through woodland, and understand the practical skills truffle hunters rely on. This isn't a staged experience—it's the real thing, led by someone who grew up eating truffles and training dogs before his teens.
Watch the sun drop over the Tyrrhenian Sea from a private boat off Italy's Campania coast. You'll pick your vantage point—the dramatic sea stacks near Capri, Sorrento's rugged shoreline, or quieter coves—then cruise there as your skipper charts the best light. Three to four hours of chilled prosecco, local cured meats, and unrushed observation. The route shifts with conditions and your preferences, so you're guaranteed golden hour without the crowds or rigid schedules.
Watch Verona transform as daylight fades during this two-hour evening walk through the city's medieval centre. Your guide leads you past Roman relics and Gothic architecture, taking advantage of the golden hour to reveal quiet lanes and intimate squares that feel worlds away from the daytime crowds. You'll hear stories tied to the stones—legends, histories, the texture of centuries—as the light shifts and the city settles into dusk.
Skip queues straight into the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with your private guide and driver over four hours. You'll explore Raphael's Rooms and St. Peter's Square before a panoramic sweep through Rome's landmarks, collected from your hotel and returned there at tour's end. A devoted Catholic might recognise this as Christianity's headquarters; everyone else gets unrushed access to the art and architecture that made it so.
Strap into a hydrospeed board and ride the Sesia River's classic section in northern Italy—four hours of navigating rapids and waves with fins beneath your feet. Monrosa Rafting's guides take you through instruction and a full safety briefing before you tackle the water, reading currents and powering through churning sections of this Alpine river. You'll feel the river's force directly, controlling your descent through whitewater with technique and nerve.
Glide through Rome's historic centre on a private Segway tour with a local guide who'll share genuine stories rather than dry facts. You'll cover major landmarks across 3.5 hours, moving at a pace that lets you actually absorb the city instead of trudging between sites. The guide handles navigation and context, leaving you free to enjoy the sights, snap photos, and ask questions without the usual walking fatigue or confusion of finding your own way around.
Explore the Nervia Valley's medieval heart in this 4-hour guided tour from Sanremo, centred on Dolceacqua village and its celebrated Rossese wine. You'll visit the 15th-century single-arch bridge that inspired Monet, wander the old town beneath the Doria castle ruins, and taste two local wines paired with regional food. A minivan gets you there; a licensed guide shows you around. The valley sits inland from the Riviera dei Fiori, offering genuine village atmosphere and viticulture heritage without the coastal crowds.
Spend six hours cruising Lake Como aboard Chloè, a well-appointed 300 HP vessel helmed by Carlo, a seasoned skipper who knows the lake intimately. You'll drift past the lakeside estates that define this corner of Italy, then dock at a locally favoured restaurant Carlo selects based on season and your preferences. A proper meal overlooking the water breaks up the journey—no rushed tourist fare, just solid regional cooking in a setting that feels genuine.
A two-hour boat tour exploring Syracuse's coastal treasures with fresh seafood tastings and drinks included. Navigate past Ortigia's historic architecture and the striking sea caves of northern Syracuse—dramatic rock formations studded with coral—before anchoring at Plemmirio Nature Reserve. The guide navigates you through turquoise waters; swimming is an option if you fancy it.
A seven-hour private boat charter around Ischia puts you in control of the itinerary. Your skipper navigates to sea caves and isolated coves unreachable by land, anchoring in turquoise shallows for swimming and snorkelling. You'll move at your own rhythm, stopping where you fancy and learning local knowledge from someone who knows every inlet. The boat is well-appointed with shaded spots and cold drinks on tap, making this less a structured tour and more a tailored day afloat.
Launch from Plose mountain and sail above the Dolomites' jagged peaks, valleys and pine forests on a tandem paraglide with an experienced pilot. This one-hour flight lets you feel the thermals and silence of high altitude, with the landscape unfolding beneath you from a perspective few travellers ever reach. Your pilot adjusts the flight to suit your preference—smooth gliding or spiralling climbs—and handles all safety protocols so you can simply breathe in the view.
Get your hands dirty with clay in Vietri sul Mare, Italy's ceramics heartland. This one-hour session lets small groups shape their own pieces whilst learning how traditional majolica moves from raw earth to finished ware. Kids discover hands-on geometry and physics through throwing and hand-building, all under guidance in a working studio.
Skip the airport shuttle queue and arrive at your [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) accommodation in a private vehicle. This 1–2 hour transfer from Naples Airport gets you straight to the coast without stops, though you can request a scenic pause en route. The air-conditioned car comes with WiFi, chilled water, and enough space for prams or infant seats. No faffing about with shared minibuses.
Spend seven hours sailing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) or out to Capri from Salerno, charting your own course along dramatic cliffs and hidden coves. You'll work with an experienced skipper to design the day—whether that's anchoring for swimming, exploring sea caves, or island-hopping. Light refreshments, water, and drinks are provided throughout, leaving you free to watch the coastline unfold without worrying about logistics.
A private 28-foot boat departs Sorrento's Marina Grande for a seven-hour coastal exploration of Capri, cutting out the ferry queues. Your skipper navigates past the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations and into the Blue Grotto's luminous chamber, with multiple swimming and snorkelling stops along the way. The boat carries prosecco, limoncello, towels, and snacks—you're looked after while the crew handles navigation and logistics.
Spend eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic cliffs, pastel villages, and winding coastal roads with a private driver who knows the back routes locals use. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort, stopping at viewpoints and towns that reveal why UNESCO designated this stretch of southern Italy a World Heritage site. The pace is yours—linger where you wish, skip what doesn't appeal.
Sail around Syracuse's Ortigia island at sunset, taking in centuries of fortifications and natural landmarks from the water. This 3-hour circuit loops past the Bourbon-era prison, Vigliena and Maniace castles, Spanish defensive walls, and the Aretusa spring before heading to the Plemmirio reserve and its Gulf of Pillirina. You'll get commentary on what you're seeing, bathroom breaks ashore, and a steady flow of prosecco, wine, and water to sip as the light changes.
Zip through Rome's most recognisable landmarks via golf cart over two and a half hours, hitting Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain without the usual foot traffic or exhaustion. A guide narrates as you roll past centuries of architecture and street life, stopping where the light and angles reward a photograph. Ideal if you want to cover serious ground but spare your legs, or if stairs and crowds aren't your thing.
Explore the rolling vineyards of Parma over three hours, learning how local grapes become the region's signature wines. Your guide walks you through the estate's history and agricultural practices among the vines, then settles you down for tastings paired with regional specialities. Private transport is included, making it a straightforward afternoon of discovery in Italy's wine country.
A seven-hour private boat journey tracing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Positano to Amalfi, anchoring at secluded swimming spots unreachable by land. You'll float in turquoise waters, sample local cured meats and seasonal fruit, sip prosecco as the skipper shares insider knowledge of the region's hidden corners. The boat carries onboard amenities and serves breakfast before departure, making it a full-day escape rather than a rushed tick-box.
Spend 5–6 hours at Terme San Pellegrino, a thermal resort in the Italian Alps between Milan and Lake Como. The experience combines naturally heated pools, saunas, steam rooms, and quiet lounges set within frescoed Edwardian buildings and contemporary spa architecture. Round-trip transport from Milan, Como, Varenna and surrounding towns is included, though most of the duration accounts for travel time.
Tear through the Morenic Hills south of [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy) on modern quad bikes, mixing dirt tracks with sealed roads across 2.5 to 4 hours. You'll pilot a CANAM or POLARIS two-seater alongside experienced guides who know the quieter routes and can share local stories. Most of the ride stays off-road where the real adrenaline kicks in; slower sections let engines cool and let you swap driver duties with your passenger. The route sits 15–20 minutes from the Milan-Venice motorway near Sirmione.
Authorised shuttle service connecting Rome city centre and Civitavecchia cruise port, operating on a shared basis in air-conditioned minivans seating up to seven passengers. The 2-hour transfer suits cruise passengers and those needing reliable port access without the hassle of arranging private transport. Climate-controlled comfort throughout, with flexibility for families travelling with infants or young children.
A private chauffeured journey from Rome to your [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) destination, whether that's Sorrento, Positano, Ravello or Amalfi itself. Your English-speaking driver handles the winding coastal roads while you relax in an air-conditioned minivan, taking in commentary about the regions you pass through. Covers hotel or airport pickup in Rome through to your accommodation along the coast.
Glide through Rome's historic centre in a modern golf cart whilst curated audio stories unfold through premium speakers. Your silent driver handles navigation as you drift past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, pausing at five vantage points across elegant Aventino and lesser-known quarters. The 2.5-hour circuit concludes with gelato from a world-ranked maestro. No rushed queues, no sore feet—just Rome at a measured pace with its layers revealed sonically.
This 12-hour private tour from Rome explores three spiritual landmarks across Umbria's hill towns. You'll travel by comfortable minivan to Assisi, where a local guide walks you through medieval lanes and two major basilicas dedicated to St. Francis and St. Clare. The itinerary continues to Roccaporena and Cascia, tracing the life and legacy of St. Rita through her birthplace and the basilica containing her remains. A tour assistant accompanies you throughout, with free time built in for lunch.
Hire a private luxury boat around Capri for four hours of coastal exploration and swimming. This independent charter lets you set the pace, dropping anchor at hidden coves and secluded spots away from the crowds. Snorkelling gear and refreshments are included. Your skipper knows the island's best-kept swimming holes and can navigate you to spots most tour boats miss. Speak Portuguese, English, Spanish or Italian with the crew.
Spend seven hours exploring Mount Etna's stark volcanic terrain before heading to a working winery on the mountain's eastern flank. You'll navigate lava caves and volcanic formations with provided equipment, then taste wines produced from grapes grown in Etna's mineral-rich soil. The winery selection is flexible—discuss options with your guide to find one that suits your interests and budget.
Walk through Naples' grandest quarters with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the city's architectural layers and artistic legacy. Starting at the iconic Caffè Gambrinus on Piazza Plebiscito—once the royal court's front door—you'll trace the evolution from Bourbon palaces through 19th-century theatres to contemporary street art in the Spanish Quarters. Two and a half hours, no entrance fees included, suited to all ages and fitness levels.
A one-hour guided walk through central Venice with a local who points out the architectural details most visitors miss. You'll learn to spot Venetian Gothic elements—the distinctive arches, tracery, and ornamentation that define the city's palaces and public buildings. Your guide unpacks what these features actually mean, moving past the postcard version to reveal how the style reflects Venice's Byzantine and Islamic influences. Covers the main landmarks in the heart of the city.
This 2–3 hour guided walk through Sorano traces layers of settlement from Etruscan times to the Renaissance. You'll start at the fourteenth-century Fortezza hotel, descend into the Vie Cave—ancient sunken pathways carved into volcanic rock—and climb to the opposite ridge for sweeping views back across the village. The route is steep and rocky in places. On return, you can pause at Cantina della Luce to sample local wines directly from the producers (optional, 20 euros).
A seven-to-eight-hour coastal voyage around Capri and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) for no more than six passengers. Your boat becomes a floating base for swimming, snorkelling and exploring limestone cliffs and secluded coves at your own rhythm. The crew handles provisions—prosecco, local nibbles, snorkelling kit—while you decide where to linger and when to move on. No itinerary dictates your day; the Mediterranean does.
A two-hour private guided tour through Caserta's 18th-century royal residence, designed by Luigi Vanvitelli as the Bourbon kingdom's answer to Versailles. Your expert guide navigates the Old Apartment's frescoed chambers where Ferdinand IV and Maria Carolina lived, then the New Apartment's ceremonial throne room where state business unfolded. The palace's architectural ambition—grand staircases, decorated galleries, formal rooms—reveals how one ruler sought to project power through stone and art. Optional extension into the grounds takes in Italian and English gardens with their sculptural fountains.