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Cortona E-Bike Scenic Ride - Private Medieval Countryside tour

★ 5.0 (12)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Cortona E-Bike Scenic Ride - Private Medieval Countryside tour

Explore the Val di Chiana and Cortona countryside on a private e-bike tour designed for genuine discovery rather than tick-box sightseeing. Over 3–4 hours, you'll pedal through quiet valleys and hilltop villages with a certified local guide who shares real stories of the region. Premium Trek e-bikes with the latest Bosch motors handle the terrain, leaving you free to absorb the Tuscan landscape at a conversational pace. Tailored for couples, families and anyone seeking comfort over crowds.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $465

Positano and Amalfi and Ravello on Private Tour

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano and Amalfi and Ravello on Private Tour

Travel by private car through three linked coastal settlements along the Amalfi strip over 8–9 hours. Positano opens with pastel buildings cascading toward the water and designer shops tucked into narrow laneways. Amalfi shows its medieval roots via the cathedral and local production of citrus liqueur. Ravello sits high on the cliffs with formal gardens at Villa Rufolo commanding views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your driver handles the winding roads while you move between villages at your own pace.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $966

Pisa, Vinci, Tuscany, Wine tasting all in one day! - Small Group

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa, Vinci, Tuscany, Wine tasting all in one day! - Small Group

Pack three Tuscan classics into a single day from [Florence](/places/florence): start in Pisa for photos at the Leaning Tower, visit Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace in Vinci with breathing room to wander, then spend the afternoon in wine country learning how locals actually make their wine and tasting three varieties alongside estate olive oil. Eight hours, small group of up to eight, private minivan throughout.

Naples Cocktails and Stories Mixology Class

A 90-minute mixology class in Naples where a skilled bartender guides you through three drinks—Negroni, Old Fashioned, and the house-made Amiro—each paired with savoury nibbles or dessert. You'll learn the story and technique behind each cocktail while sampling them in an intimate setting that blends Italian tradition with contemporary craft.

Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery

Spend just under two hours at a fifth-generation family winery in Linguaglossa, exploring volcanic terroir and organic viticulture on Mount Etna's slopes. The Scilio estate has crafted wines since 1815, using traditional methods to capture the region's distinctive character in every bottle. You'll walk the vineyard, learn how they coax quality from the land, taste their Etna DOC range, and sit down to lunch with wine pairings.

Wine Tuk Tour Siena

Roll through Chianti Classico's rolling hills aboard an electric tuk-tuk, a three-hour jaunt that whisks you past vine-draped slopes surrounding Siena to a small family-run winery. You'll taste wines in their natural setting without the carbon footprint of a conventional tour vehicle. It's a leisurely way to understand why this corner of Tuscany produces some of Italy's most respected reds.

THE WONDERS OF ANTIQUES: The Archaeological Museum of Naples

Step into Naples' world-class archaeological museum with a knowledgeable guide who brings Roman life to vivid reality. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, you'll navigate rooms packed with artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum—mosaics, sculptures, everyday objects—that reveal how people actually lived two millennia ago. Your guide unpacks the details, quirks, and surprising sophistication of ancient civilisation without the usual museum drone.

Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples

Door-to-door private car service between Sorrento and Naples, taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic. Your driver meets you with your booking details in hand, operating a discreet unmarked vehicle with air conditioning. The route traces the dramatic Sorrentine coastline, with Mount Vesuvius framing the landscape across turquoise water. Straightforward, reliable transport for travellers wanting to skip the train queues and enjoy the drive itself.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $333

★ 5.0 (12)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Lecce cooking class: Orecchiette & Vino

Learn to shape orecchiette by hand in Lecce's Salento region during this 1 hour 45 minute cooking session. Your Puglian-born instructor guides you through traditional pasta techniques at Balù Bistrot Shop, a local wine and olive oil merchant. Hands-on work culminates in tasting your finished dish paired with regional wines, giving you the skills to recreate this iconic ear-shaped pasta at home.

1h 45mfrom AUD $100

Private Montepulciano & Pienza Day Trip from Florence

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Montepulciano & Pienza Day Trip from Florence

Spend eight hours exploring two of Tuscany's most photogenic hilltop towns in a private Mercedes with your own English-speaking driver. Travel from [Florence](/places/florence) to Montepulciano and Pienza at your own pace, calling in at a winery producing Vino Nobile and a cheese maker specialising in Pecorino. Your chauffeur provides local context as you wander medieval streets, taste regional specialities, and soak in Val d'Orcia views without the constraints of a group schedule.

Assisi on the Footsteps of St. Francis and Carlo Acutis

Walk through Assisi's spiritual heart tracing two pivotal Catholic figures across two hours. Your guide leads you through the medieval streets to the Basilica of St. Francis, where you'll see the upper and lower churches and their celebrated frescoes, then continues to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, the final resting place of Blessed Carlo Acutis. This pairing of the 13th-century saint and the 20th-century tech prodigy reveals how faith has shaped this Umbrian town across centuries.

Ostia Antica Archeological Park with Italian GELATO

Walk through Rome's ancient harbour with a local guide on this unhurried 2.5-hour tour of Ostia Antica, where you'll navigate crumbling temples, bathhouses, apartment blocks and shops that once bustled with imperial trade. The route extends into Borghetto, a walled medieval village anchored by a 15th-century castle. You'll finish with gelato and conversation the way locals do. Groups stay small—just six people—so the pace stays conversational and genuine.

Pizza and Gelato | Cooking Experience in Garbatella (Draft Beer!)

Learn to stretch and top pizza dough, then craft gelato from scratch in Rome's Garbatella neighbourhood. This two-and-a-half-hour session pairs hands-on cooking with flowing draft beer, turning technique into celebration. You'll leave with the skills to recreate both dishes at home and a genuine taste of how Romans cook together—relaxed, social, unrushed.

Bellagio: Exclusive Picnic at the Agrofarm with Scenic View

Escape the lakeside crowds with a private picnic on a working agrofarm overlooking Lake Como. This four-hour experience combines transport, a spread of Northern Italian dishes prepared from the farm's own produce—antipasti, pasta, dessert, coffee and wine—in a secluded spot with unobstructed views. You'll eat what the land grows, seasonally and locally, away from the tourist throng that clogs Bellagio's main waterfront.

Family or friends Transportation Service for the Experiences

A private driver service along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), designed for families and groups travelling together. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you relax, offering commentary on the landscape and towns passing by. Trips run 4 to 8 hours depending on your itinerary. The service prioritises comfort and reliability, with proper child safety provisions included.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $999

★ 5.0 (12)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Explore Cavagrande Nature Reserve

Drop into Sicily's dramatic Iblean canyon on a guided trek through Cavagrande Nature Reserve. This 4–5 hour outing winds through limestone gorges via steep, carved pathways and rocky staircases, rewarding effort with crystalline pools perfect for swimming and dense Mediterranean scrub. The reserve sits in southeastern Italy, delivering raw geological drama without the tourist polish of better-known spots.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $148

Private Prosecco Hills Tour with Local Driver

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Prosecco Hills Tour with Local Driver

Explore the rolling vineyards of UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills in a private vehicle with an experienced local driver for six hours. This unstructured tour lets you dictate the pace and stops—pull over for panoramic views, visit small-scale producers, or linger in villages as long as you like. You'll navigate winding roads through the heart of Italy's sparkling wine region without the constraints of group schedules or predetermined routes.

Truffle Hunt in Tuscany

Hunt for black truffles across Tuscany's oak forests with a trained dog and experienced forager. This three-hour expedition takes you off the beaten track to search for these prized fungi in their natural habitat. You'll learn how truffle hunters work the land and what makes these specimens valuable, returning with whatever the dog unearths that day.

Full day luxury trip around Amalfi Coast and Capri

A 6–7 hour private boat tour along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and to Capri, steering past dramatic cliffsides and hidden swimming spots. Your captain navigates to the most photogenic sections of coastline, with a Positano stop and flexible lunch arrangements at a spot of your choosing. Drinks and snacks included; you'll spend substantial time in the water.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2998

★ 5.0 (12)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Kayak trip on Adda River North Park

Paddle the gentle Adda River through Lombardy's protected wetlands on a 2.5-hour kayak journey. You'll drift past dense woodland and meander through the park's quiet waterways, spotting nesting birds and reaching spots inaccessible by foot. The slow pace lets you absorb the landscape without exertion, gliding silently where motorboats cannot go.

Private Boat Excursion from Sorrento to Capri and Faraglioni

A seven-hour private boat journey from Sorrento takes you to Capri's dramatic coastline with room for up to five guests. Navigate past the iconic Faraglioni rock formations, explore sea caves with turquoise waters, and anchor for swimming and snorkelling in crystalline bays. Your skipper handles navigation while you sip chilled drinks and soak in the Sorrentine Peninsula views on the return voyage.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Private Tour of Upper Town between History, Traditions and Wonders

★ 5.0 (12)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour of Upper Town between History, Traditions and Wonders

Navigate Bergamo's Upper Town with a local guide who steers clear of the guidebook script. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll uncover the layered history, quirky details and genuine character that define this medieval hilltop neighbourhood. Your guide shares where locals eat and shop, hands you a map, and shows you corners most visitors miss—the kind of knowledge that comes from living here, not reading about it.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $117

Turin: Egyptian Museum & city tour guided experience

★ 5.0 (12)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Turin: Egyptian Museum & city tour guided experience

Spend three hours uncovering Turin's Egyptian treasures and city landmarks with a local guide. The first two hours focus on the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's second-most significant collection after Cairo's. You'll examine mummified remains, ornate pharaonic jewellery, and ancient papyri whilst your guide contextualises the artefacts with historical detail. The final hour shifts to Turin's elegant squares and galleries, giving you a broader sense of the city's architectural heritage.

Golf Cart Tour Timelapse Through History

Skip the walking and cover Rome's full arc from founding myth to Baroque splendour on a motorised golf cart tour lasting two hours fifty minutes. You'll track the city's evolution across the Kingdom, Republic, and Empire periods, pause at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Pantheon, then jump forward through medieval upheaval and Renaissance revival. Stop for views across the Aventine Hill Orange Garden while your guide unpacks the historical layers that built the Eternal City.

Herculaneum Private Walking Guided Tour 2 hours

Walk through Herculaneum with a licensed guide who reconstructs daily life in this Roman resort town buried by volcanic mudflow in 79 AD. Unlike Pompeii's ash cover, the thick mud here preserved wood, food, textiles and structures intact—giving you glimpses into how people actually lived two millennia ago. Over two hours, you'll explore temples, homes and streets while learning about family structures, beliefs, funerary customs and the city's legendary origins.

2 hoursfrom AUD $283

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples

A nine-hour coastal drive from Naples that strings together three of the Amalfi's most celebrated stops. Travel in a climate-controlled minivan with a knowledgeable driver who guides you through the region's geography, culture and quirks. You'll see Positano's dramatically stacked pastel buildings, wander Amalfi's narrow lanes and taste its famous pastries, then climb to Ravello's clifftop gardens and terraces. The pace lets you absorb each place without rushing.

Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments

Walk Rome's most recognisable landmarks with a knowledgeable guide over nearly three hours. You'll explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Trevi Fountain alongside lesser-known corners and stories that bring each site to life. Your guide shares details you won't find in guidebooks, helping you understand why these places matter beyond their famous facades.

Guided tour with wine tasting and local organic products

Walk through a family-run organic winery in Italy over two hours, learning how the vineyard shifted to regenerative farming and natural winemaking. You'll taste three wines paired with fresh ricotta dressed in their own olive oil and local cured meats. The setting itself—architecturally distinctive buildings and grounds—tells the story of the families who've stewarded this estate for generations. Optional add-ons explore Renaissance villas nearby.

Aquileia Unesco World Heritage

Walk through Aquileia, a UNESCO-listed Roman settlement in northeastern Italy, with a knowledgeable local guide over 2.5 hours. Rather than travelling to Rome, explore this former imperial stronghold on foot—uncovering the harbour district, marketplace, housing quarters, burial grounds and the ancient road to the necropolis. You'll visit the cathedral to examine its remarkable surviving floor mosaics and trace the shift from imperial power base to patriarchal centre. The museum visit is optional and arranged separately.

2h 30mfrom AUD $283

An Adventure in Milan and your unforgettable Private Photoshoot

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

An Adventure in Milan and your unforgettable Private Photoshoot

Work with a Milan-based photographer for a guided 60–75 minute shoot around the city's landmark architecture and piazzas. Choose your own route or follow a curated path through the best light and backdrops. Change outfits once or twice to capture different moods, then walk away with roughly 250 raw frames plus five professionally edited images delivered within a day.

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom AUD $281

Malpensa Lake Orta Private Taxi Transfer with David

★ 5.0 (12)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Malpensa Lake Orta Private Taxi Transfer with David

Direct private transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport to Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta, handling up to eight passengers with luggage. An English-speaking driver collects you in a comfortable Mercedes, with up to an hour's grace period from your landing time. Straightforward point-to-point transport that bypasses the hassle of public transit or shuttle queues, getting you to lakeside accommodation without faffing about.

Rialto Food Tour With View

Explore Venice's eating culture across 2.5 hours, moving between authentic bacari (wine bars) in and around the Rialto quarter. You'll taste small plates—sardines in sweet-sour sauce, salt cod, and regional bites—paired with local wine or spritz. The route balances the famous bridge with quieter squares like Campo Santa Maria dei Miracoli, giving you a genuine flavour of how Venetians actually eat and drink rather than just what tourists see.

Florence Tour: Michelangelo's David and Historic Center

A two-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s artistic and architectural core, starting inside the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David up close, then moving through the historic centre to take in the [Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore](/places/florence-cathedral-duomo) and Brunelleschi's distinctive dome. Your guide navigates you past the main landmarks without the queue frustrations, giving context to why these buildings and sculptures matter. Ideal for a focused introduction to the city's Renaissance credentials.

2 hoursfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Photoshoot Experience in Venice

Work with local Venetian photographers who navigate the city's hidden corners to capture you in natural light and unfamiliar angles. This one-hour shoot (extended to 1.5 hours in the Premium package) starts with a meeting point near Rialto and includes outfit changes, professional posing guidance, and edited images delivered within days. Whether you're solo, coupled up, or travelling as a family, the team prioritises making you feel at ease in front of the lens—no photography experience required.

Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Alberobello

Cook three traditional [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-[alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello)) dishes in a local home, then sit down to eat what you've made with your host and their family. This three-hour class with a Cesarina—a member of Italy's longest-running network of home cooks—goes beyond technique. You'll learn regional recipes passed down through generations, share a meal with wine and coffee, and get a genuine glimpse of how Italians actually cook and eat at home. No restaurant theatrics, just real food and real hospitality in someone's kitchen.

Trekking tour Nebida Masua and Porto Flavia

Explore the rugged coastline between Nebida and Masua in Sardinia on foot, tracing routes once used by miners across dramatic clifftop terrain. Your guide brings the region's industrial past to life through detailed commentary on mining heritage and abandoned infrastructure. The 3–30 minute trek varies in intensity and includes stops at five isolated beaches accessible only on foot, offering swimming breaks between sections.

3 min – 30 minfrom AUD $117

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The best of Venice in a day

A five to six-hour guided walk through Venice that moves beyond the postcard spots. Starting from the train station, you'll navigate quiet calli and hidden squares with a local guide, discovering neighbourhoods where Venetians actually live. Along the way, you'll taste proper food and drink, learn the rhythms of the city, and understand what gives Venice its particular character. It's designed to feel less like sightseeing and more like a day spent as someone who knows the place.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1132

Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Vico Equense

★ 5.0 (12)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Vico Equense

Cook three traditional dishes from scratch in a Vico Equense home kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and coffee. A three-hour session with a local Cesarina—part of Italy's established network of home cooks who welcome travellers into their own kitchens. You'll learn how Vico Equense actually eats, beyond restaurant menus, and leave with recipes and techniques you can recreate at home.

Half Day E Bike Tour of Via Appia with Catacombs and Lunch

This five-hour e-bike tour rolls you through Rome's most historically layered landscape on the ancient Via Appia. You'll ride over original basalt roads, descend into the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus or Saint Sebastian to see early Christian burial chambers, pass the ruins of Maxentius's villa, and pedal through the Park of the Aqueducts where Rome's water infrastructure still dominates the skyline. A stop at a local spring includes Italian-style grilled food made from farm-fresh ingredients bought that morning.

Skip-the-Line Pompeii Archaeological Site with Private Guide

Walk through the remarkably preserved Roman town buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your archaeologist-led group navigates the actual streets where residents once lived, revealing domestic spaces, commercial hubs, and public buildings frozen in ash. Over two and a half hours, you'll explore bakeries, temples, bathhouses, and the Forum—encountering everyday life and civic structures alongside the more colourful quarters. Skip queues at the gate and benefit from expert interpretation that brings the 2,000-year-old site into focus.

2h 30mfrom AUD $381

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