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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour

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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1016

Pompeii private guided tour and Amalfi coast

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii private guided tour and Amalfi coast

A nine-hour private tour combining the archaeological ruins of Pompeii with coastal views of the Amalfi region. Travel in a dedicated vehicle with a guide who tailors the experience to your pace and interests. You'll spend two hours exploring Pompeii's preserved streets and buildings, then continue along the dramatic coastline. The driver handles logistics while you focus on the landscape and history—no rushing between coach groups.

Tour of the Monumental Naples with an art expert

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.

Verona Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Learn to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a home cook in Verona over three hours. You'll work through each recipe step-by-step in their kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines. This is a private lesson—just you, your host, and the ingredients. Cesarina hosts are practised home cooks who've welcomed travellers into their kitchens across Italy for years. Families with kids fit in well here.

Tour in Venice with a local guide

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.

Etna and Wines Tour

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.

Sorano: its wonders, The Vie Cave and wine cellars

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).

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta with an art expert

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta with an art expert

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.

Small Group Luxury Boat Experience in Capri

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.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2331

★ 5.0 (14)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Capri tours

Charter a traditional wooden gozzo along the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and explore Capri's dramatic seascapes on your own terms. This seven-hour boat rental puts you in control of the vessel's pace, whether you want to anchor in hidden coves, cruise past limestone cliffs, or simply drift while taking in the Mediterranean light. The open-air design—bow deck with sunbathing space, stern seating with views—keeps everyone comfortable as you move between the coast and the island. Refreshments are sorted: soft drinks, beer, prosecco and nibbles come with the booking.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1449

Ceramic Lesson for Small Groups in Vietri sul Mare

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Ceramic Lesson for Small Groups in Vietri sul Mare

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.

Paragliding adventure Plose/Brixen Dolomites for nature lovers

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.

Best Private Boat Tour in Ischia – Swim, Explore & Relax in Style

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.

SHUTTLE Rome - Civitavecchia Port or Civitavecchia Port - Rome

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.

Winery Tour and tasting

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.

Assisi Cascia private tour, Basilica of St. Francis and St. Rita

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.

12 hoursfrom AUD $596

★ 5.0 (14)

🍹 Nightlife

Italy

Catania Nightlife Pub Crawl

Hit three of Catania's liveliest bars over two and a half hours with a local guide from the Old Town. You'll work through conversation games designed to loosen everyone up, order drinks at bargain prices, and by the end you'll either head home or keep the night rolling with your new crew. Straight-forward fun—no tourist fluff, just actual people doing what locals do on a Friday night.

2h 20m – 2h 40mfrom AUD $27

Private Transfert From Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfert From Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

Door-to-door minivan service from your Rome hotel to Civitavecchia cruise terminal, handling the 90-minute journey without fuss. Your driver collects you with 15 minutes to spare, loads luggage, and uses port authority permits to drop passengers directly at the ship. Operates air-conditioned vehicles for groups up to eight, with baggage allowance and child seats sorted beforehand.

Capri Samba, private luxury boat tour.

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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Rome Colosseum, Forum and Pantheon Tour with Castel Sant’Angelo

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome Colosseum, Forum and Pantheon Tour with Castel Sant’Angelo

A four-hour private walk through Rome's most iconic monuments, starting at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and ancient Forum before moving through central landmarks to finish at Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line access. Your local guide unpacks the layered history of each site—from gladiatorial spectacles to Renaissance fortifications—whilst you navigate from one era to the next. Includes gelato or coffee and covers the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Trajan's Column, and the Michelangelo-adorned Church of San Pietro in Vincoli.

Herculaneum - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

Walk through Herculaneum, the coastal Roman town frozen by Vesuvius's 79 A.D. eruption alongside Pompeii. Buried under 80 feet of volcanic ash near Naples, this two-hour private tour with a licensed regional guide reveals an affluent residential enclave better preserved than its famous neighbour. Ornate private homes and decorative details remain remarkably intact, offering glimpses into upper-class life nearly 2000 years ago.

Proposal Photographer in Venice

A local Venice photographer captures your proposal with natural, contemporary photography across locations you've chosen together. Before your booking, you'll discuss plan details and receive site recommendations from someone who knows the city's best backdrops. Within five working days, you'll get professionally edited images in a private online gallery to download and share. The photographer has documented destination proposals here and understands how to work around crowds and light.

Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

An eight-hour boat journey from Sorrento circles Capri's dramatic coastline, taking in sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and sheltered bays. You'll cruise past the Sorrentine Peninsula's jagged cliffs and turquoise coves before reaching Capri itself, where swimming and snorkelling breaks punctuate stops at Marina Piccola and other natural landmarks. The afternoon leaves time to explore Capri's hilltop villages and chairlift views on foot, with light snacks and drinks served aboard throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2331

Capri & Positano Private Tour - Premium 28 ft boat

★ 5.0 (14)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Capri & Positano Private Tour - Premium 28 ft boat

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.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Sunset Bike tour of Florence &Rose Garden & Piazzale Michelangelo

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sunset Bike tour of Florence &Rose Garden & Piazzale Michelangelo

Pedal through [Florence](/places/florence)'s quieter quarters and up into the hills on this two-hour evening ride. You'll roll past neighbourhood wine bars, stop at a rose garden bursting with blooms, and climb to Piazzale Michelangelo where the city sprawls golden beneath you at dusk. It's a gentler pace than walking, more human-scale than any bus, giving you room to notice the small details—a courtyard fountain, the smell of espresso, the way light hits terracotta roofs.

Private Transfer from Naples Airport to the Coast Amalfi

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.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $400

Amalfi coast tour with aperitif and music!!

★ 5.0 (14)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Amalfi coast tour with aperitif and music!!

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, stopping to swim in crystalline waters between the region's most picturesque villages. This six-hour boat tour includes snorkelling gear, local snacks, cold drinks and beer, plus a curated playlist on deck. Towels provided. You'll anchor multiple times for proper swims rather than rushed photo stops, with the pace set by your group rather than a schedule.

Walking Tour in Florence: 2-Hour Private walking tour

A two-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s essential quarters, moving from the Piazza della Repubblica through the medieval core to the Arno. Your guide unpacks the architectural ambitions of the Duomo, threads you through cramped medieval streets where Dante once walked, and explains the power plays that unfolded at Piazza della Signoria before finishing at Ponte Vecchio's gold-lined arches. Stays outdoors—no museum queuing—but delivers proper context for what you're seeing.

Rome Cooking Master Class: Make Pizza and Tiramisu Together

Spend two and a half hours in a compact Roman kitchen near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) making pizza and tiramisu alongside a local chef. This class welcomes families, giving children proper kitchen tools and room to lead while adults sip prosecco and wine. Everyone leaves with skills, full bellies, and something they've built together—no experience required, just appetite and willingness to get flour under your fingernails.

2h 30mfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Ape Calessino Auto Rickshaw

Zip through Rome's monumental heart aboard a vintage three-wheeled Ape Calessino, a beloved Italian icon that slots easily between ancient streets. This three-hour guided tour covers the city's headline attractions—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain—from a vantage point that feels miles removed from coach queues. Your driver navigates the compact vehicle with practiced ease while commentary brings layers to what you're seeing. Stops include a proper espresso and gelato break. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Sunny Photoshoot with a Local in the Heart of Rome

A 90-minute guided photo session through Rome's landmark districts, working with a local photographer to capture natural portraits at iconic sites. You'll visit up to two locations—think [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum or Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps—timed for golden hour light. The photographer prioritises making you feel at ease on camera, whether it's your first session or you're seasoned. Edited photos land in your inbox within a week.

Private Transfer Service between Rome and Fiumicino Airport

Skip the airport taxi gamble and book a private driver for your Rome–Fiumicino transfer. This straightforward point-to-point service pairs you with a professional operator and a climate-controlled car, cutting through the chaos of Roman traffic and airport pickups without surprises. One smooth 30-minute to hour-long journey, door to door, so you arrive refreshed rather than frazzled.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $117

3 Hours Private Boat Tour of the Island of Ortigia with Aperitif

★ 5.0 (14)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

3 Hours Private Boat Tour of the Island of Ortigia with Aperitif

Circumnavigate Ortigia's coastline over three hours by private boat, taking in Syracuse's layered maritime heritage from ancient springs to medieval fortifications. You'll drift past the Maniace Castle, Spanish walls, Vigliena fort and the harborside promenades that frame the city's eastern shore. The tour winds down with an aperitif as the light softens, accompanied by wine and refreshments throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1399

Noto Private Tour from Syracuse with sicilian "Arancino"

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Noto Private Tour from Syracuse with sicilian "Arancino"

Explore Noto, Sicily's Baroque jewel and UNESCO World Heritage site, on a private 3–4 hour tour from Syracuse. Your local guide takes you through this golden limestone town—nicknamed the Stone Garden for its architectural splendour—then wraps up with a tasting of arancino siciliano, the island's iconic rice balls filled with meat ragù, cheese and peas. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $410

★ 5.0 (14)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Italy

Exclusive San Pellegrino Spa Tour

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.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $608

I found my love in Portofino, private tour

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

I found my love in Portofino, private tour

Walk into the Portofino headland on a guided 3–5 hour trek that connects the colourful harborside village with the hidden abbey of San Fruttuoso. You'll traverse Mediterranean scrubland, pass secluded villas, and descend to a peaceful cove framed by turquoise water. Along the way, taste local focaccia, pesto, and Ligurian wine while learning the area's layered past from a bilingual guide.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $816

Best of Venice: Private 100% Tailored Full-day Tour

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Best of Venice: Private 100% Tailored Full-day Tour

Spend six hours with Lucia, a local art historian, exploring Venice at your own pace on a fully customised private tour. Meet at your accommodation and chart your own course through the city—whether you want to visit museums, glide through canals by gondola, stumble upon hidden gardens, or discover palazzo interiors known to few visitors. You'll navigate like a Venetian rather than a tourist, stopping wherever your curiosity leads. A special map is yours to keep.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1649

Truffle Hunting and Lunch Wine Tasting Experience at Cortecorbo

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Truffle Hunting and Lunch Wine Tasting Experience at Cortecorbo

Hunt black truffles across Italian woodland with Giulio and trained dogs, then sit down to a four-course lunch where every dish showcases your morning's finds. The Cortecorbo winery pairs each course with wines from their cellar, with the winemaker walking you through flavour matches and production methods. Eight hours total, including private transport from Sorrento, Amalfi or Naples. A hands-on introduction to how truffles grow, what soil and weather they need, and the skill it takes to sniff them out.

Half-Day Hiking on Mt Etna: Extinct Craters & Deep Valley Views

A four-hour guided walk across Mount Etna's volcanic landscape, led by a local certified guide who navigates you past extinct crater formations and down into deep valleys carved by lava flows. Small groups move at a comfortable pace while your guide shares stories rooted in Sicilian traditions and personal knowledge of the mountain's geology. You'll leave with practical advice for exploring the broader region and an understanding of how this restless volcano has shaped the local culture.

4 hoursfrom AUD $333

The highlights of the Amalfi Coast from Amalfi

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The highlights of the Amalfi Coast from Amalfi

An eight-hour drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most spectacular stretches, departing from Amalfi. You'll wind through hairpin turns and stop at the best vantage points before exploring three distinct villages: Amalfi itself, with its cathedral and medieval streets; clifftop Ravello, home to grand villas and vertiginous views; and pastel-hued Positano cascading toward the sea. Lunch at a family-run spot away from the main drag rounds out the experience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $500

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