Tours in Italy

Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience

When Tom from our BugBitten team joined this Sicilian cooking class, it became clear this wasn't a tourist tick-box—it was a genuine invite into someone's kitchen and family rhythms. You start in Ortigia's market, picking through the produce and hearing real locals talk about their neighbourhood, then head to a home kitchen where the host walks you through recipes she actually cooks for her own family, not for show. The four-hour session wraps with everyone sitting down together to eat what you've made, which feels more like a long lunch with new friends than a structured class. It's intimate, unhurried, and rooted in the idea that cooking is how Sicilians say they care.

Michelangelo’s David Early Viewing Semi-Private Accademia Tour

Beat the morning queues with an early-access tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery, where a knowledgeable guide walks your group of six through Michelangelo's David and companion sculptures. You'll hear the technical and political backstory of the 16-foot marble figure before breakfast crowds arrive, finishing in time for a proper cappuccino while others queue outside.

Pasta and Tiramisu Masterclass in Rome

Roll up your sleeves in a Roman kitchen for three hours learning to craft ravioli and fresh ribbon pasta from scratch, then master the layers of tiramisu. You'll work alongside a chef using everyday equipment, no specialist kit needed. By the end you'll sit down to eat what you've made, with wine and water included throughout.

2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

A private five-and-a-half-hour tour through Prosecco Superiore DOCG territory, starting from Conegliano. You'll visit three distinct wineries, each offering different perspectives on how this sparkling wine is made and enjoyed. The route includes cellar tours, vineyard walks, and tastings paired with local food—cheese, cured meats, and bread—finishing back in town by mid-afternoon.

5h 30mfrom AUD $667

Private daytrip to Siena & Chianti wine country, with wine tasting from Florence

★ 5.0 (69)

Private daytrip to Siena & Chianti wine country, with wine tasting from Florence

A bespoke eight-hour private drive from [Florence](/places/florence) through Chianti's rolling vineyards to Siena, with a winery stop in between. Your English-speaking driver tailors the route to your interests—linger in Greve in Chianti's village square, explore a working estate's cellar, taste Chianti Classico and estate oils, then spend your afternoon wandering Siena's medieval streets. You set the pace; they handle the navigation and wine knowledge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $649

2-Hour Private Pompeii Tour for Kids with Alex – Skip the Line

★ 5.0 (69)

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $465

2-Hour Private Pompeii Tour for Kids with Alex – Skip the Line

When Lily from our BugBitten team took this 2-hour Pompeii tour, she found a guide who actually knows how to pitch ancient ruins to kids rather than bore them into submission. Alex spins the stories around what children care about—drama, mystery, day-to-day life—rather than dry architectural facts. You skip the queues and get a private group, so no shuffling through tourist throngs. The site itself is sprawling and uneven underfoot, so this isn't a gentle stroll, but the guide's energy keeps everyone engaged. Fair dinkum, it's a smart way to tackle Pompeii with younger travelers without losing the grown-ups along the way.

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Chart your own course across Lake Como with a private boat tailored to what interests you. This one-hour tour lets you set the itinerary, pick your stops, and move at your own rhythm across Italy's stunning alpine lake. You'll have an exclusive vessel with up to eight people, ensuring genuine peace and space to absorb the views without the crowds or fixed schedules that bog down group outings.

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a nimble speedboat, choosing between quick reconnaissance or leisurely half-day exploration. Your English-speaking captain navigates past the famous villas and villages—Bellagio, Laglio, Lenno, Comacina Island and more—pausing for photographs and sharing local history. The sleek Ranieri Voyager 23S holds seven passengers maximum, offering bow and stern lounging decks plus a private changing cabin. Tours run 1 to 6 hours from Como's waterfront.

★ 5.0 (68)

✈️ Transfers

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $367

taxi / transfer service to and from airports

Door-to-door airport transfer across Italy in a quality vehicle, handling the handoff from landing to your next stop. A driver meets you at arrivals with your name on a card, takes your luggage, and drives you to your destination—no hunting for taxis or deciphering local transport. Journeys typically run 30 minutes to an hour depending on location. Reliable, on-time service that removes the friction from travel.

Rome Vespa Round with Photo in Eternal city

★ 5.0 (68)

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1333

Rome Vespa Round with Photo in Eternal city

Ride shotgun on a classic Vespa through Rome's most iconic quarters, stopping to photograph yourself against the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, and Gianicolo's sweeping vistas. Over 90 minutes, your driver navigates cobbled lanes past Trastevere's terracotta rooftops, the Tiber's curves, and Castel Sant'Angelo, delivering both the sights and snippets of Roman history without the tourist crowds. You're a passenger—just hold on, snap away, and let the city blur past.

Boat tour of Capri

Spend two hours circling Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a traditional local boat skippered by someone who knows every rock and legend. You'll glide past the jagged Faraglioni stacks, slip into hidden sea caves, and spot the Natural Arch rising from the water. A swimming stop lets you cool off in Mediterranean waters so clear you'll see straight down. The skipper handles history and local stories as you motor slowly past coves most tourists miss.

Capri Positano and Amalfi Ischia Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

Private boat charter departing from Sorrento to explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic reaches—Capri, Positano and Ischia. Over 2–8 hours (flexible), your skipper steers you past vertical cliffs and hidden coves, with stops for swimming in transparent waters and snorkelling. Beach bars and waterfront restaurants accessible only by boat break up the journey; prosecco and soft drinks included.

Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class in Rome

★ 5.0 (67)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $250

Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, cut, and cook fresh pasta from scratch on a Rome rooftop, then master two classic Italian cocktails in a hands-on three-hour session. A small group works alongside a local chef, moving through each technique at a relaxed pace before sitting down together to eat what you've made. The setting overlooks the city, the instruction is practical rather than theatrical, and you'll leave knowing how to recreate both dishes at home.

Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria

Spend two-and-a-half hours wandering Manarola's terraced vineyards with Maria, stopping at scenic viewpoints before retiring to a stone cellar dating back to the 1800s. Taste five wines—reds, whites, rosé and a dessert tipple—alongside cured meats, local cheeses, olives, dried tomatoes and focaccia. The experience unfolds at a shared table with soft music and unhurried conversation.

Guided tour of Pompeii with a writer

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a writer who treats the ruins as a story of real people, not just stone. Over two to three hours, you'll learn how residents actually lived—what women faced, how families moved through their homes, what they ate and traded. The guide unpacks daily life beneath the ash, making ancient routines feel tangible and human. Licensed guide included; you bring your own entrance ticket.

Blend Your Own Wine: A Unique Wine Making Worshop in Florence

★ 5.0 (66)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4667

Blend Your Own Wine: A Unique Wine Making Worshop in Florence

Stop tasting and start making. This two-hour [Florence](/places/florence) workshop puts you in charge of six single-varietal wines, teaching you to blend a personal signature bottle guided by a sommelier. You'll sample each wine's character, mix your own creation balancing body and aroma, then bottle it with a custom label to take home. Tuscan charcuterie and cheese pair each tasting, and you'll finish with a winemaker's certificate.

Private Lake Como Boat Tour 1 h.

Cruise Lake Como's glittering waters aboard a private vessel captained by Adriano, taking in the region's villa-dotted shoreline and Alpine backdrops. This single-hour tour works best for couples or small groups wanting a taste of the lake's famous elegance without the crowds. You'll have the boat to yourself, meaning the pace and stops are yours to call.

A Classy Capri Tour: a day on a luxury private yacht

Spend a full day aboard your own private yacht exploring Capri's dramatic coastline and secluded coves. Your professional crew handles navigation while you discover sea caves, swim in crystalline waters, and lounge on deck with views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Anchor near charming waterfront villages, dive into snorkelling spots, or simply stretch out with a cold drink as the island unfolds around you. Seven to eight hours of unscheduled flexibility means you set the pace.

Exclusive Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como 1H - 4H

★ 5.0 (65)

🐠 Water Activities

Exclusive Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como 1H - 4H

A four-hour private boat tour along Lake Como's shoreline, piloted by a local guide who shows you the lake's landmarks and hidden corners. You'll cruise past grand villas, mountain backdrops, and tucked-away villages from your own vessel, with prosecco on hand and Wi-Fi to stay connected. Straightforward, no-fuss way to see what makes the lake worth visiting.

4 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (65)

The best Rome Golf Cart Tour!

Explore Rome's most recognisable landmarks aboard a golf cart with your own English-speaking driver over three hours. This leisurely motorised tour suits families and couples seeking a comfortable way to tick off major sights without the legwork. You'll glide past centuries of history at an unhurried pace, stopping for authentic gelato mid-tour. Perfect for those who'd rather ride than walk.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1250

★ 5.0 (65)

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $600

Eat like a local

Learn to cook three Italian dishes in a family's home kitchen over four hours, working alongside locals who share their everyday recipes and techniques. You'll prepare lunch and dinner from scratch, gaining insight into how Italian families actually eat at home rather than what restaurants serve tourists. All skill levels welcome.

Vespa Tour in Rome Driven by Us with Optional Pick Up

Skip the tour bus and ride a Vespa through Rome's neighbourhood streets with a local driver steering. This 2 hour 50 minute private tour cuts through the animated rioni (districts) that Romans actually inhabit, trading tourist crowds for the kind of corners you'd stumble upon alone. You'll get the thrill of scooter travel plus genuine local routes—the sort of thing that makes you want to book again before you've even dismounted.

Truffle Hunting Experience Siena Tartufi

Head into the Tuscan countryside around Siena with Alessandro, a seasoned truffle hunter, and his three trained dogs to search for truffles beneath the forest floor. Over two hours, you'll learn to read the landscape, spot the subtle signs the dogs pick up on, and understand which varieties fruit in different seasons. You'll dig alongside the team, then taste what you've found—a genuine introduction to how truffles move from soil to plate.

Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

Shared minibus transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste, taking roughly two hours. Your driver shares local knowledge about the region as you travel, making the journey engaging rather than tedious. Rates improve with multiple passengers. The vehicle is air-conditioned and all taxes included. Public transport alternatives exist if you prefer.

Tour to San Vito lo Capo Zingaro reserve and Castellammare

A half-day boat journey along Sicily's northern coast, departing from San Vito lo Capo to explore the Zingaro reserve and Castellammare shoreline. You'll travel by speedboat with a skipper who knows these waters intimately, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline coves. The itinerary balances action with leisure—expect time anchored in secluded spots, local Sicilian refreshments, and the chance to see the dramatic cliffside landscape from the water's vantage point.

Private Jubilee Tour: 3 Papal Basilicas with Santa Maria Maggiore

Explore three of Rome's four papal basilicas on a private 3-hour guided tour. You'll visit Santa Maria Maggiore with exclusive loggia access, St. John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, tracing centuries of papal history, architectural evolution, and religious devotion across the city. A private driver handles transport between sites, leaving you free to absorb the art, mosaics, and spiritual weight of each basilica.

The Secrets of Venice - Private Tour

A two-hour private walking tour that moves beyond Venice's postcard landmarks to reveal the city's quieter quarters, architectural heritage, and local character. Your guide navigates the maze of calli and campi whilst unpacking the stories embedded in the city's construction and urban fabric, sharing insider knowledge that transforms wandering into understanding.

Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Winery on Mt Vesuvius

Explore Pompeii with Fabrizio, an archaeologist who's spent three decades decoding the city's secrets. You'll skip the queues and tour the ruins at your own pace in a private Mercedes, examining the Roman engineering and daily life preserved by Vesuvius's eruption. The afternoon shifts to a boutique winery on the volcano's slopes, where you'll taste local wines and eat lunch overlooking the vines that thrive in volcanic soil. Four to seven hours total, depending on how long you linger.

★ 5.0 (63)

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $442

Taste of Rome by quality E-Bike

Cycle through Rome's most recognisable sights and hidden corners in 2.5 hours aboard quality electric bikes. This 12-kilometre loop connects the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon with lesser-visited gems like Area Sacra di Largo Argentina and Theatre of Marcellus. Glide through narrow streets and piazzas with a knowledgeable guide steering you away from peak crowds and heat. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including families with young children.

Lake Como Private Tour Vintage Boat Nesso Waterfall and Bridge

When Charlie from our BugBitten team took La Flaca, a genuine 1970s Coronado 21 speedboat, out on Lake Como, we got the full Nesso experience without the tourist crowds. You're heading straight for the famous waterfall bridge (Ponte della Civera) that cascades into a hidden gorge — it's the kind of spot that doesn't photograph well from the shore, but from the water, you understand why locals keep it close. The beauty here is flexibility: pick your duration (one to four hours) and your boarding spot, so even a quick hour nets you the magic. Your captain knows the lake's oldest corners, and you're floating past centuries-old villas and timeless villages the whole way. It's private, it's swift, and it doesn't feel rushed.

Moto Tour Naples - Visit in a different way with the experts of the city

★ 5.0 (63)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $230

Moto Tour Naples - Visit in a different way with the experts of the city

Tear through Naples on a motorcycle with local guides who know every backstreet and hidden corner of the city. Over 1–3 hours, you'll reach neighbourhoods and viewpoints inaccessible by foot or bus, navigating the real rhythms of Neapolitan life. This isn't a museum tour—it's a chance to ride like a local and see the layers of history, grit and culture that make the city tick.

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

★ 5.0 (63)

🛕 Culture & History

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $306

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

A two-hour guided exploration of Venice's iconic Piazza di San Marco, including the Basilica's Byzantine mosaics and the Doge's Palace—seat of the Venetian Republic. Your guide shares deep knowledge of the square's layered history and the political machinations that shaped the Serenissima. Groups stay small (maximum six), and a drink caps off the tour. Skip-the-line basilica access available separately.

SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia

Paddle out from Olbia's beaches at dawn or dusk for a three-hour SUP tour along Sardinia's northern coast. A qualified instructor walks you through the basics before you navigate sheltered coves and hidden beaches, stopping to swim and spot local marine life. Cap it off with breakfast or aperitifs featuring Sardinian produce as the light turns golden—all gear and safety equipment provided.

I offer cooking lesson of Amalfi tradition

Learn to cook signature Amalfi dishes in a kitchen overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This three-hour class walks you through regional recipes passed down through generations, then you sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wine and aperitifs. It's hands-on cooking rooted in centuries of coastal tradition, not a performance—you'll leave knowing how to recreate these meals at home.

Seafood Lunch & Wine Tasting with Scenic Golf Cart Tour

Explore a Campanian winery estate by golf cart, then settle in for lunch paired with local wines at Bosco de' Medici. The two-hour experience includes a working vineyard, a 79 AD archaeological site linked to Pompeii, and the barrel-lined cellar before you taste the property's own bottles alongside Neapolitan dishes—from handmade ravioli to grilled beef and homemade dessert.

Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi back

Pedal through the Salento countryside on an e-bike, covering a gentle 28 km loop from Lecce to the villages of Sternatia and Galatina. Meet Gaetano in Sternatia, a local keeper of Griko—the ancient Greek dialect still spoken in this 3,000-year-old enclave—and descend into a 15th-century underground olive mill carved into the bedrock. Visit Galatina's Basilica with its stunning 14th-century frescoes, then stop at the legendary pasticceria where the Pasticciotto was first made in 1740. A private taxi whisks you back to Lecce at 1 PM.

Secret Venice, an unusual walk - Private Walking Tour

This two-hour private walking tour takes you through Venice's quieter quarters, steering clear of the crowded piazzas to reveal neighbourhoods where locals actually live. Your guide shares stories tied to the city's hidden architecture and lesser-known corners, helping you navigate passages and campos that most visitors miss. You'll leave feeling less like a tourist and more like someone who genuinely understands how Venice works.

Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif

Charter a private 1960s wooden speedboat on Lake Como and cover the shoreline at your own pace. Over 2–7 hours, you'll zip between lakeside villages and grand villas with a skipper who knows the waterfront's backstories. Stops include swimming in clear water and sipping aperitifs onboard. Tailored for couples, small groups, or anyone marking a milestone—proposals, anniversary shots, intimate celebrations all fit the mood.

Florence: Mozzarella Cheese Making with Wine and food Tastings

★ 5.0 (60)