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Private Medici Walking Tour – Discover Florence’s Royal Past

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Medici Walking Tour – Discover Florence’s Royal Past

This 90-minute private walking tour traces the Medici dynasty's grip on [Florence](/places/florence) through the streets and residences that defined their reign. Your certified guide navigates you past the grand palaces and pivotal landmarks where Giovanni through Lorenzo wielded their considerable influence, revealing how this merchant family reshaped a city. Gelato included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $203

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Venice

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Venice

Work with a Venice-based professional photographer for a private 1-hour session that captures genuine moments during your stay. You'll get 20–65 edited digital images, delivered within five days, plus insider recommendations on where locals actually eat and what's worth your time. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, documenting a family trip, or just want decent photos from your holiday, you'll leave with prints-ready files instead of blurry phone snaps.

Florence Pizza & Tiramisù Cooking Class: Small Group Experience

Learn to make pizza dough and tiramisu from scratch in a small-group kitchen session lasting two hours and forty-five minutes. Based in [Florence](/places/florence), this hands-on class walks you through Italian techniques before you sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wines chosen to complement each dish. You'll finish with a signed certificate from the instructors.

Private Boat Tour and Wine Tasting in Lazise

Board a small motorboat from Lazise for a 90-minute private cruise across [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy), stopping at the 16th-century Villa Canossa for wine and nibbles. You'll float past Lazise's medieval fortifications and castle, trace the Bardolino and Garda shorelines, and finish at the quiet cove of Punta San Vigilio. The boat holds eight passengers maximum, making it intimate enough to chat with fellow travellers while taking in the Alps-backed lake views.

Tour in the ruins of Cuma with an archaeologist.

Explore Cuma's layered history with a specialist archaeologist over two hours. Italy's earliest Greek settlement, founded in the 8th century BC, sprawls across a tufa-walled hilltop in Campania. You'll navigate the Acropolis where temples once dominated, descend into the Sibyl's Cave—the shadowy oracle chamber—and finish on a panoramic terrace overlooking the gulf. A private guide walks you through why Greeks chose this volcanic ridge and what daily life looked like in the lower agora.

Private tour in Polignano a Mare: overlooking the sea

Explore Polignano a Mare's clifftop old town on a private guided walk through narrow lanes and piazzas steeped in local character. Your guide reveals the area's layered history and customs while you drink in views across the Adriatic. The tour wraps with a sit-down coffee or gelato—a chance to taste how locals do it here. Allow 80–100 minutes total.

1h 20m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $120

Guided excursion for small groups by kayak in Valle da Pesca

★ 5.0 (10)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Guided excursion for small groups by kayak in Valle da Pesca

Paddle through Valle da Pesca's narrow channels and creeks on a small-group kayak outing in northern Italy. Over two to three hours, you'll drift through shallow wetland passages lined with reeds and marsh vegetation, spotting wading birds and herons that frequent these fishing grounds. The landscape opens up gradually, revealing the valley's distinctive earthwork systems designed for traditional fish farming.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $58

Assisi: 3-hours tour including St. Francis Basilica tickets

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Assisi: 3-hours tour including St. Francis Basilica tickets

A three-hour guided walk through Assisi's medieval streets and religious landmarks, culminating at the Basilica of St. Francis. Your guide shares the town's layered history—from its Umbrian roots to its significance as a pilgrimage site—before you enter the basilica itself to see the saint's tomb and Giotto's frescoes. Tickets included; guides don't accept tips.

Wine Class and Tasting in Milan - Semi Private tour

Spend 90 minutes in a refined Milan wine bar learning from a sommelier who'll walk you through four Italian wines paired with local cheese and cured meats. You'll discover what makes each pour distinctive—the terroir, the grape varieties, the winemaker's choices—then have the chance to buy bottles you've fallen for. This semi-private class suits anyone from complete beginners to those looking to sharpen their palate.

1h 30mfrom AUD $163

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento Positano and Pompeii

An eight-hour guided tour from Naples taking in the coastal gems of southern Italy. You'll travel through the Sorrento and Positano coastlines before exploring Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a private two-hour guided walk through the ancient streets. Your driver navigates the winding Amalfi roads in a climate-controlled minivan, handling all logistics so you can focus on the landscapes and archaeology.

Venice: Inside Francesco's home for a magical cooking class

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes in Francesco's Venetian apartment, where culinary instruction pairs with live guitar music. This two-hour private class unfolds in a genuine home setting rather than a commercial kitchen, giving you direct access to how locals actually cook. You'll prepare, cook and eat together whilst a musician plays throughout—a rare chance to experience Venice beyond the tourist circuit.

Sailing boat excursion in the Gulf of Orosei in Sardinia

Spend ten hours sailing the Gulf of Orosei, exploring Sardinia's most dramatic coastal caves and coves by boat. You'll anchor at Cala Goloritze, Cala Mariolu, the Piscine di Venere, and lesser-known grottoes, with chances to spot dolphins and snorkel in crystalline waters. The boat's crew—experienced divers—guide you through the best underwater spots, then hand over the helm so you can feel the Mediterranean breeze fill the sails.

10 hoursfrom AUD $283

Tour Positano & Sorrento with a lunch stop

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour Positano & Sorrento with a lunch stop

An eight-hour coastal drive along the Amalfi reveals Positano and Sorrento at your own pace. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding roads whilst sharing local stories, stops at scenic viewpoints for photos, and arranges lunch at neighbourhood spots of their choosing or yours. Wander each town's narrow streets independently before returning to your starting point.

Private Tour Agrigento Valley of the Temples Park and Scala Dei Turchi

Spend a full day exploring Sicily's most celebrated ancient site and one of the Mediterranean's most striking beaches. This private tour takes you through the sprawling Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, where Greek ruins dot a vast archaeological park, then down to Scala dei Turchi—a dramatic white limestone cliff face that tumbles directly onto the sand. Eight to nine hours allows you to wander both locations at your own pace, moving between Hellenic history and natural theatre in a single journey.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $350

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

dinner and cooking demonstration

Spend three and a half hours learning to make signature Sorrento and Naples dishes from a chef who'll guide you through the entire process. You'll roll pasta for scialatielli with seafood, shape gnocchi by hand, and cook across multiple courses. The evening includes a welcome drink, full dinner with wine, and a closing limoncello—eat what you've made at a properly laid table.

Bring your baby: a Favignana village baby friendly tour

Walk through Favignana's compact village and earliest settlement with your little one in tow. This two-hour loop covers the island's layered past—from pirate raids to the cultural figures who shaped it—at a pace that suits buggies and toddlers. You'll spot architectural remnants and learn stories that connect the present town to its seafaring origins, without the rush of standard tours.

2 hours Tour of Galleria Colonna

Step inside one of Rome's grandest private residences, still home to the Colonna dynasty after centuries. This two-hour guided tour winds through opulent rooms displaying Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces—works by Tintoretto, Guercino, and Bronzino among others. The palace itself tells the story, its layered architectural styles revealing how the structure evolved across five centuries. You'll recognise rooms from the classic film Roman Holiday, shot within these very walls.

Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este Unique Photo Tour and Workshop

A small-group photography workshop across two Renaissance villas near Rome. Over 7–9 hours, a professional photographer guides you through Hadrian's Villa's ancient ruins and Villa d'Este's fountains and gardens, teaching you to shoot in changing light, master manual settings, and compose stronger images. Limited to four people for hands-on instruction. Includes private transport and guide; villa entry and camera rental optional.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $999

Tour aboard the iconic Bertram 31 Sedan on Lake Como

★ 5.0 (10)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Tour aboard the iconic Bertram 31 Sedan on Lake Como

Cruise Lake Como aboard a classic Bertram 31 sedan with a knowledgeable local captain for 90 minutes. You'll glide past the lake's grandest villas—Villa d'Este, Villa Oleandra and others—while taking in the Alpine backdrop and charming waterfront villages like Bellagio and Tremezzo. The boat's polished wood and thoughtful design make for a relaxed exploration from the water, where the scale and isolation of Como's mansions become properly apparent.

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Vicenza

Master two distinct pasta shapes and tiramisu in a three-hour hands-on class in Vicenza, hosted by a Cesarina—a trained home cook from Italy's oldest network. You'll work with fresh dough, learn the traditional sfoglia rolling technique, and finish with the country's most famous dessert. A small group of no more than 12 cooks shares the kitchen, prosecco and nibbles to start, then tastes everything you've made together.

3 hoursfrom AUD $225

Unique Professional Photoshoot Be the Model of Your Roman Holiday

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Unique Professional Photoshoot Be the Model of Your Roman Holiday

Spend four hours being photographed across Rome's most recognisable landmarks and hidden corners with Giulio D'Ercole, a five-star rated photographer who specialises in editorial-style portraits. Whether marking an anniversary, proposal, or simply capturing your Roman journey, you'll leave with over 80 polished digital images—a shareable visual record that feels both candid and expertly composed. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, or small groups seeking professional-quality memories without the stiffness.

Sunset

This 2.5-hour coastal boat trip sails the Sorrento peninsula's shoreline, anchoring at Regina Giovanna for a 30-minute swim break timed with sunset. You'll drift past the dramatic cliffs and villages of Massa Lubrense as light transforms the water, then motor back to port. The pace is leisurely—plenty of time to snorkel in clear shallows and watch the sky shift from gold to deep orange.

Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour

Explore the Venier dei Leoni palace on Venice's Grand Canal with a local art historian and Venetian guide. This two-hour private tour traces Peggy Guggenheim's collection of twentieth-century works—from Picasso and Pollock to Kandinsky and Dalí—while revealing her life story and outsized influence on Venetian culture. Walk through rooms where modernism took shape, guided by someone who knows both the art and the city's hidden corners.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Authentic 7 Day Tuscany Tour

An eight-day tour through lesser-known Tuscany, based in a private farmhouse apartment with a small group of no more than eight people. You'll explore the Casentino Valley, ancient villages, and Maremma whilst hiking Pratomagno Mountain and tasting wines and foods directly from local producers. A driver-guide leads the experience, handling all transport in an air-conditioned minivan, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout.

Cortona private walking Tour

Explore Cortona, the hilltop Tuscan town that inspired Frances Mayes' beloved memoir, on a guided walk through its layered past. This 2.5-hour tour with a local guide uncovers Etruscan foundations, medieval streets, and sweeping Tuscan countryside views. Nestled between [Florence](/places/florence) and Rome, Cortona rewards slow wandering—its compact layout and unhurried pace make it equally welcoming whether you're fit or taking it easy.

@gallerynumerouno – Editorial Photography & Reels in Rome

Spend three hours moving through Rome with a photographer who captures editorial-quality images rather than standard tourist shots. You'll walk curated routes through the city's textured streets and quieter corners, guided by atmosphere and your own preferences, whilst a skilled eye documents your presence naturally and thoughtfully. The itinerary adapts to your mood and the day's surprises. You choose your favourite frames before they're edited, then receive a polished gallery delivered digitally, plus insider local knowledge to deepen your stay.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1517

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Tuscany off the beaten paths

Spend eight hours exploring lesser-known corners of Tuscany with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll drive the scenic Chiantigiana road, stopping at two family-owned wineries for tastings and a farm-to-table lunch paired with local wines and olive oil. This tour skips the crowded hotspots in favour of authentic hilltop villages and small-batch producers, giving you a genuine sense of how the region actually works beyond the tourist trail.

Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria

Spend five hours in Maria's countryside kitchen outside [Florence](/places/florence), starting with a market tour to hunt down seasonal ingredients. You'll learn the story behind what you're buying—where it comes from, why it matters, how to spot quality—then return to cook a menu you've chosen together. This is hands-on cooking with someone who knows her region, not a staged performance.

Open Top Van!! Half Day in Chianti with Wine Tasting

Explore Chianti's rolling hills and medieval towns in a half-day open-top van tour, stopping in Greve's main square and tasting local wines at a winery. Perfect for travellers short on time but keen to experience the region's countryside character and winemaking traditions. Groups stay small—no more than six people—so you'll avoid the usual tourist crowds and actually hear what's happening around you.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $250

Rome: Frascati Vineyard Bike Tour with Train Tickets

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome: Frascati Vineyard Bike Tour with Train Tickets

Pedal through the Castelli Romani wine region on an e-bike, starting with a short train ride from Rome to Frascati. You'll cycle past cardinal villas and Renaissance gardens, climb to Tusculum for sweeping views over the capital, then spend time in a working vineyard tasting local whites. The return train journey wraps up a six-hour blend of history, landscape and wine in one afternoon.

Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO

A four-hour private tour through Campania's Irpinia wine region departing from Salerno. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver who doubles as a food-and-wine guide, visiting working wineries to taste four quality wines alongside local produce. You'll see how soil and grape variety shape the final product, moving beyond tasting-room theory into the vineyards themselves.

4 hoursfrom AUD $330

Daytrip from Rome to Florence with Private Driver

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Daytrip from Rome to Florence with Private Driver

Escape Rome for a day in [Florence](/places/florence) with a dedicated driver handling the 3-hour each-way journey. You'll get 3 hours with a private guide exploring the city's essential sights—the cathedral, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Renaissance squares—before returning to your hotel. The pace suits moderate walkers; you control the itinerary within reason. Groups up to eight work well, and the driver meets you at your accommodation.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1086

Guided snorkeling in the Portofino Marine Protected Area

★ 5.0 (10)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Guided snorkeling in the Portofino Marine Protected Area

A 3.5-hour guided snorkel through Portofino's protected marine reserve, led by a qualified naturalist. You'll explore one of the Mediterranean's most biodiverse underwater zones, spotting the region's distinctive flora and fauna, then descend to the submerged Christ of the Abyss statue. The guide explains both the sculpture's backstory and the ecological significance of this reserved stretch of Italian coastline.

The Colonna Palace Walking Tour

Walk through five centuries of Roman power at Palazzo Colonna, where layered architectural styles reveal the palace's transformation from medieval stronghold to papal residence. Your Blue Badge guide navigates the sprawling wings and the family's art gallery, explaining how Pope Martin V shaped Renaissance Rome from these halls between 1420 and 1431. The two-hour tour unpacks the competing styles and historical pivots that left their mark on every ceiling and corridor.

Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento

Skip the train station queues and motorway chaos—this private transfer whisks you from Rome to Sorrento in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle over three to four hours. You'll travel solo or with your group in genuine comfort, with USB charging, onboard Wi-Fi, and enough legroom to actually stretch out. The driver handles navigation and traffic while you relax or prep for the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) ahead.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Ravenna Private Tour: UNESCO Mosaics & Romagna Flavors

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Ravenna Private Tour: UNESCO Mosaics & Romagna Flavors

This 3.5-hour private walking tour pairs Ravenna's Byzantine mosaics with regional Romagna food traditions. You'll enter two UNESCO-listed basilicas—San Vitale and Galla Placidia—with a local guide who skips the standard script, then taste authentic piadina, pasta, and artisanal products at neighbourhood food shops. The small group size means your guide adjusts the route and pace to what genuinely interests you, away from the typical tourist crowds.

Private transfers from Naples to Pompeii Vesuvius Herculaneum

Private car service connecting Naples to Pompeii, Vesuvius, or Herculaneum in a Mercedes sedan with English-speaking driver. Journey takes 1–2 hours depending on destination. The outfit runs a tight operation with fleet vehicles, professional crew, and solid TripAdvisor credentials. You pick the site; they handle logistics. Optional stops in other towns can be arranged if you get in touch beforehand.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $112

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

authentic Ligurian pesto lesson

Spend an hour in Liguria learning to pound authentic pesto in a marble mortar from someone who knows the craft. You'll explore what makes the region's pesto distinct—the basil varieties, the quality of pine nuts and cheese—then make your own batch using proper technique. By the end, you'll understand why homemade tastes nothing like the jarred version, and you'll have the skills to replicate it in your own kitchen. Finish with fresh focaccia and local white wine.

Rome Luggage Delivery Service

Drop your bags and explore Rome hands-free. This luggage delivery service collects from your accommodation, airport, or cruise terminal and stores or delivers them anywhere across Italy on your schedule. Perfect for maximising your first and last days in the city, or lightening your load whilst travelling between Italian destinations. Flexible same-day or multi-day options let you move about without the weight.

30 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $158

Autenthic ligurian Cooking Class Kochkurs

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Autenthic ligurian Cooking Class Kochkurs

Roll up your sleeves in a Ligurian home kitchen to master Italian fundamentals: hand-rolled pasta, mortar-ground pesto, pillowy focaccia, and layered tiramisu. This five-hour session pairs technique with storytelling, drawing on seasonal local produce and the instructor's family traditions. You'll cook alongside your host, ask questions freely, and eat what you've made. Classes run in English, Italian, or German, and the menu shifts based on your interests.

5 hoursfrom AUD $248

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