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4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery

Taste four wines sourced from Terre di Perseto's own vineyards across 100 minutes in Tuscany. You'll sample two regional IGTs alongside Chianti Classico and its premium Riserva expression, learning how each wine develops its character. Paired with two creamy pecorino cheeses made from sheep's milk, the tasting unfolds in a dedicated room overlooking the farm's cellars and vines. A casual tour of the property rounds out the experience.

Half Day Prosecco Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

A four-hour guided tour through Italy's Prosecco region, combining transport, two winery visits, and tastings with food pairings. You'll travel the celebrated Prosecco Road in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping first at a Prosecco Superiore DOCG producer for a cellar walkthrough and seated tasting, then a second winery where vineyard views accompany a light lunch of local cured meats, cheese and bread alongside more wine.

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.

Hands-On Turin Cooking Class with Gnocchi, Wine & Chocolate

Learn to craft Piedmontese gnocchi and regional desserts in a rooftop kitchen near Turin's Porta Nuova station. Over three hours, you'll work through each dish from scratch, break bread with local Toma cheese, taste Piedmont wines, and finish with coffee and gianduiotto chocolate. Walk away with printed recipes and the muscle memory of traditional technique.

Private Etna Trekking half day tour from Taormina

Trek Europe's most active volcano on this half-day excursion from Taormina. You'll explore Mount Etna's dramatic slopes with a multilingual guide, navigating volcanic terrain and lava-scarred landscapes. The tour includes equipment for cave exploration, a return shuttle, and a picnic amid the raw scenery. Suitable for varying fitness levels, this is a straightforward way to experience Sicily's volcanic heartland without a full-day commitment.

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.

Immersive Beauty: A Tailored Private Tour of the Doge's Palace

A private guided tour through the Doge's Palace in Venice lasting two hours. Your licensed guide leads you through opulently decorated state rooms, hidden corridors, and grand halls while explaining the political machinations of the Venetian Republic. You'll see paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and hear stories of imprisoned nobles. The tour adapts to your interests, and your guide handles skip-the-line ticket arrangements beforehand.

2 hoursfrom AUD $256

Rome by Night Private Golf Cart Tour-3 Hours

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Night Private Golf Cart Tour-3 Hours

Glide through Rome's illuminated streets in a private golf cart over three hours, discovering monuments and piazzas as evening light transforms the city. You'll visit Villa Borghese and major landmarks with a guide who narrates via headset, letting you soak in views without fighting crowds or navigating on foot. Ideal for couples after dark or anyone wanting to see the capital's architecture from a slower, more intimate vantage point than the usual walking tour.

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

Siena and San Gimignano, The Glory Of Medieval Age In Tuscany

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Siena and San Gimignano, The Glory Of Medieval Age In Tuscany

A full-day drive from [Florence](/places/florence) through medieval Tuscany, visiting Siena and San Gimignano with your own English-speaking driver. You'll navigate both towns at your own pace, absorb local histories and traditions, and choose between lunch in Siena or at a Chianti wine estate with house-made food and local wines. The journey includes panoramic routes through the rolling hills that define the region. Eight to nine hours total.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $633

Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pisa: a tour to discover the most hated city in Tuscany

A 2.5-hour private walking tour through Pisa's medieval core, led by a local guide in Italian or Russian. Discover why this former maritime powerhouse became Tuscany's most feared rival, from the intricate details of the Duomo's facade to the engineering saga of its famous tilted tower. You'll trace the lives of Galileo and the Medici influence, finishing at the Lungarno with a chance to sample local specialities like torta coi bischeri.

2h 30mfrom AUD $155

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.

9 hoursfrom AUD $966

Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat (Private Tour)

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat (Private Tour)

Navigate the Northern Lagoon's three celebrated islands aboard a traditional Patana, guided by a seasoned local skipper. This private 3.5-hour boat tour weaves through Murano's glassmaking workshops, Burano's candy-coloured fishing village, and Torcello's quiet Byzantine heritage. You'll cruise shallow waterways inaccessible to larger vessels, gaining insight into lagoon life from someone who knows these waters intimately. Bottled water included.

Skip The Line: Vatican Private Tour with Sistine Chapel

This 3-hour 15-minute private Vatican tour grants you direct entry past queues to explore three of Christendom's most significant sites with a dedicated guide. You'll navigate the Vatican Museums' classical sculpture and Renaissance frescoes, stand beneath Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, and finish at St. Peter's Basilica to see the Pieta and Bernini's architectural genius. Your guide tailors commentary to your interests, whether Renaissance technique or medieval history.

PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch

Ride a Cannondale e-mountain bike from Rome's ancient Appian Way through the Caffarella Valley and Aqueduct Park, then train up to the papal hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo. After exploring the medieval streets and stopping for lakeside Italian lunch, descend back toward Rome on mostly off-road terrain. Eight hours, 50 kilometres, intermediate difficulty with a guide.

Complete Florence Full Day Guided Tour Uffizi David & walk Pickup

This six-hour private guided tour covers [Florence](/places/florence)'s essential Renaissance landmarks and art collections. You'll start north of the city centre at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, then explore the Duomo complex with its iconic dome and bell tower. After lunch, head to Piazza della Signoria's outdoor sculpture collection, before finishing at the Uffizi Gallery where you'll encounter works by Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo. An art historian leads throughout, and hotel pickup is included.

Private 8 Days Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Sicily

Eight days across Sicily's finest food and wine regions, based in Taormina, Syracuse and Palermo. You'll cook alongside family trattoria owners, taste wines from Etna slopes, hunt street food through Palermo's markets, and eat your way through Syracuse's coastal larder. A private Mercedes and driver handle all transfers, whilst a local guide leads each activity. Four-star hotels, most meals and all tastings included—just show up hungry.

Home Cooking: Pasta Making with Natural Colors in a Tiny Group

Spend two and a half hours crafting fresh pasta from scratch using organic ingredients and natural plant-based dyes. Work in an intimate group setting in Italy's pasta heartland, learning techniques to shape and colour your dough without relying on artificial additives. You'll take home the skills to reproduce what you've made at your own kitchen table, plus dietary variations including gluten-free and lactose-free adaptations available on request.

2h 30mfrom AUD $167

Rome Highlights by private Golf Cart: The best City Tour

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Highlights by private Golf Cart: The best City Tour

See Rome's most celebrated landmarks via private golf cart over 2.5 hours, bypassing the crowds and endless pavements. Your guide navigates you through the city's layered history—from the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s ancient grandeur to St. Peter's Square's Renaissance scope—sharing lesser-known anecdotes and local context that bring each stop to life. Designed for those wanting substance without exhaustion, this approach suits first-timers keen to grasp Rome's geography and narrative quickly.

2h 30mfrom AUD $219

Best of Rome & Vatican VIP Tour with a Delicious Gelato Stop

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Best of Rome & Vatican VIP Tour with a Delicious Gelato Stop

Pack Rome's essential landmarks into a single morning and afternoon. This 7-hour guided tour connects the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain on foot, with breaks for coffee, pizza, and included gelato. You'll climb Capitoline Hill for sweeping views across the ancient city, then stand beneath Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling before the day ends. Entry tickets to the Colosseum are included; lunch is your own arrangement.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1041

Milan: Private Segway Tour with Live Local Guide - 4 hours

★ 5.0 (14)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Milan: Private Segway Tour with Live Local Guide - 4 hours

Glide through Milan's most distinctive neighbourhoods on a two-wheeled vehicle with a licensed local guide steering the route. Over four hours, you'll navigate the canal-side charm of Navigli, the bohemian galleries of Brera, the designer boutiques of Quadrilatero, and leafy Porta Venezia—all at a pace that lets you absorb street-level details and ask questions as you go. The guide tailors stops to your interests, whether that's architecture, design, or neighbourhood character.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $150

3 Hours Rome Evening Walking Tour - Piazzas and Monuments

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

3 Hours Rome Evening Walking Tour - Piazzas and Monuments

A three-hour evening walking tour through Rome's historic centre, led by a knowledgeable guide who steers you past the main crowds to see major monuments and fountains alongside lesser-known corners. You'll traverse plazas and streets where emperors once walked, discovering the city as dusk settles. The route covers both iconic landmarks and hidden gems tucked away from the usual tourist trails.

Bologna: Photo tour with professional photographer

A one-hour guided photography session through Bologna's quieter corners and iconic landmarks with a professional photographer. You'll capture the city's architectural character and everyday rhythms whilst learning about the places you're shooting. Tailored for holiday snaps or milestone moments, the tour prioritises neighbourhoods beyond the main tourist drag, giving you genuine frames of local life alongside the postcard-worthy shots.

Private Catamaran Tour in Palermo with Lunch Included

Seven-hour private catamaran voyage along Palermo's coastline with your group aboard a spacious vessel. Swim and snorkel in clear waters at your own pace, then settle in for a Sicilian lunch prepared fresh onboard using local ingredients. The crew handles the details—music, shade, towels—leaving you to soak up the Mediterranean. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free) catered to with advance notice.

7 hoursfrom AUD $3164

★ 5.0 (14)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Traditional Neapolitan cooking class

Spend three-and-a-half hours learning Neapolitan cooking techniques from Annamaria, a local kitchen authority. You'll work through classic Neapolitan dishes, understand how flavours layer and complement each other, and sit down to eat what you've made. The kitchen is air-conditioned. Vegetarian and seafood-focused menus can be arranged in advance.

Portovenere & the Islands: Your Sunset Experience - Private Tour

A 3-hour private boat journey along Italy's Portovenere coast, timed to catch the sunset over the islands. Your skipper navigates to secluded anchorages where you'll swim and snorkel in crystalline water, then enjoy dinner aboard as light fades across the Ligurian Sea. The boat carries all safety gear, refreshments, and snorkelling kit, with a crew that knows every cove and current along this stretch of coast.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Private Transfert From Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

★ 5.0 (14)

✈️ 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.

Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Skip the Vatican queues with a private three-hour guide through the Museums, navigating galleries at your own pace before reaching the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica. Your guide steers you toward quieter corners and the unmissable masterworks, with morning or afternoon slots available depending on crowd flow. You'll move through Renaissance and classical collections without the usual throngs of tour groups blocking sightlines.

Pasta Cooking Lesson and Lunch on Garda Lake

Roll up your sleeves at a working kitchen near Riva del Garda to learn how pasta shapes are formed from just semolina and water, then discover which sauce matches each type. You'll prep your creations during the 4.5-hour session, which concludes with a leisurely lunch featuring the pasta you've made alongside seasonal dishes from the venue's organic garden, paired with local wine or beer whilst taking in views across the hills.

Private Transfer: Positano to Naples or Vice Versa

Skip the crowds and unpredictable schedules of Naples or Positano's public transport. This private transfer whisks you between the two cities in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who knows the route. Your car is reserved for your group alone, with transparent pricing—no surprises at the journey's end. The driver handles navigation so you can relax and watch the Campania coastline unfold.

from AUD $218

Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Taormina Sunset walking Tour with Aperitif

Explore Taormina's medieval heart as golden light drapes its baroque facades and narrow lanes. This 2.5-hour private walking tour winds through the town's most striking piazzas and historic buildings—Palazzo Corvaja, the Odeon, ancient churches, Piazza IX Aprile—while your guide unpacks local stories. The evening air carries citrus and seafood; live music drifts from doorways. After the walk, settle onto a rooftop terrace overlooking smoking Etna and the glittering Ionian coast, where an aperitif and light plates arrive as the light fades.

Uffizi Gallery Florence Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Step into [Florence](/places/florence)'s most-visited museum for a 2.5-hour private walkthrough of Renaissance masterworks. Your dedicated guide leads you through the Uffizi's galleries, unpacking paintings and sculptures by Michelangelo, da Vinci and their contemporaries. All entrance fees included; wheelchair accessible throughout. You'll need moderate fitness and your mobile number for entry.

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Lucca

Start at Lucca's bustling market with a local cook, then head to her home to learn three regional specialities from scratch. You'll prep, cook and eat together at her table, sampling dishes with Luccan wines. This 4.5-hour class runs in small groups and includes everything—market visit, hands-on instruction, a proper three-course meal, and drinks—with a cook who knows her city's food inside out.

Tour to the Arena di Verona at the Gladiator's Time

Walk through Verona's Arena with a licensed guide who unpicks nearly two millennia of Roman engineering and gladiatorial history. This hour-long tour traces the structure's ingenious design—from external gates through hidden passageways to the arena floor itself—while revealing how the building has shifted and transformed over centuries. You'll finish in the amphitheatre's most atmospheric corners, then have free time to linger as long as you wish.

1 hourfrom AUD $233

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Rome Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Rome with a private local guide who shapes the itinerary to your interests and pace. You'll skip queues at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica, then venture beyond the major sites into quieter neighbourhoods and neighbourhood trattorias where Romans actually eat. A private driver ferries you throughout, and your guide reveals the lesser-known corners that make the city tick rather than just the postcard version.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3331

Tour in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples with an archaeologist

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Tour in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples with an archaeologist

Spend two hours with an archaeologist exploring Naples' Archaeological Museum, one of Europe's finest collections of Greek and Roman artefacts. Your guide navigates you through the Farnese Collection—amassed by Charles of Bourbon in the 18th century—before moving to finds excavated from Pompeii and the slopes of Vesuvius. You'll encounter sculptures, mosaics, and everyday objects that reveal how people actually lived in antiquity, far beyond textbook narratives.

Luxury Civitavecchia to Rome Private Transfer

Skip the coach queues at Civitavecchia and arrive in Rome in a private Mercedes, piloted by a multilingual driver who knows the city. This one-way transfer covers the 75-minute journey from port to your hotel, with climate control, generous boot space for luggage, and the kind of unhurried service that lets you decompress after a cruise. Vehicles are regularly sanitised and drivers follow current safety protocols.

Half-Day Private Trip from Cagliari to Barumini in Su Nuraxi

A four-hour private excursion from Cagliari south to Barumini, centring on Su Nuraxi—a Bronze Age nuraghe complex that reveals how ancient Sardinians built and lived. Your guide drives you through rural heartland and small villages, offering genuine glimpses of island life beyond the capital. The journey includes a panoramic overview of Cagliari itself, threading together archaeology, landscape, and contemporary Sardinian character in a single outing.

Private Tour Pompeii and Sorrento from Naples

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Sorrento in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well. Over six hours, you'll move between the two destinations at your own pace, with your driver offering local insights and answering questions throughout the journey. This is a straightforward point-to-point service for your group alone, with air conditioning, WiFi and all logistics handled.

Transfer Naples Praiano or vice versa

Door-to-door transport between Naples and Praiano with a private driver. Your pick-up happens from hotel, flat, airport or station—wherever suits you. The journey takes 1–3 hours depending on traffic and exact starting point. Mercedes minivans keep you cool and comfortable. Drivers speak English, so navigation and chat are sorted. Prices cover the round trip.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $244

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