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Fun Private Florence Food Tour with a Local Food Expert Martina

★ 5.0 (9)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Fun Private Florence Food Tour with a Local Food Expert Martina

Walk [Florence](/places/florence)'s food scene with Martina, a local guide who knows where locals actually eat. Over 2–3 hours, you'll hit five stops sampling pastries, cured meats, cheese, and seasonal produce—finishing with a couple glasses of wine. Mornings take you through the bustling Sant'Ambrogio market; afternoons and Sundays shift to neighbourhood alternatives, keeping the same calibre of tastings. You'll see how Florentines shop and cook, not just what they eat.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $312

Private Guided Tour of Perugia and its Art Jewels

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Guided Tour of Perugia and its Art Jewels

Walk through Perugia with a guide who knows the city's Renaissance corners and medieval bones. Over two and a half hours, you'll visit the Collegio del Cambio to see Perugino's frescoes up close, then slip into quieter spaces like Rocca Paolina where fewer tourists venture. The city pulses with art from the 15th century onwards, and your guide fills in the stories behind the paintings and architecture that shaped Italian culture.

Wine & Food tasting in Venice with a Sommelier

A 2.5-hour evening tour through Venice's backstreets with a certified sommelier, stopping at two traditional wine bars to taste Prosecco and bold reds alongside Venetian appetisers. Your guide reveals neighbourhood corners locals favour, weaving stories about the city while you sample how Venetians actually eat and drink—in casual neighbourhood bacari rather than tourist traps.

2-Hour Private Shopping Tour in Rome with Personal Stylist - Personal Shopper

A two-hour private fashion consultation in Rome guided by a professional stylist who specialises in bespoke tailoring and Italian design. You'll work one-on-one to refine your personal style, whether that means commissioning custom pieces (shirts, trousers, suits ready in 1–2 days), exploring luxury boutiques, hunting vintage finds, visiting artisan studios, or heading to outlet shopping. The stylist tailors the itinerary to your interests and wardrobe goals, offering insider knowledge of Roman fashion culture.

Kayak Tour with Guide to Lake Segrino ( Como )

Paddle across Lake Segrino, one of Europe's clearest alpine lakes, on a guided two-hour kayak tour near Como. Your guide shares the geography and geology of the dramatic mountain peaks that rise from the water's centre, whilst you navigate the entire shoreline at an easy pace. Expect calm conditions, sharp views, and a genuine sense of exploration without the crowds.

Ortygia (guided tour)

A two-hour guided walk through Ortygia, Syracuse's ancient island nucleus, led by an archaeologist who unpicks layers of Mediterranean history woven into its stone streets. You'll trace the footprints of Greek settlers, Roman occupiers, and medieval dynasties across plazas, temples, and fortifications that anchor Sicily's cultural identity. This isn't a surface-level stroll—your guide connects individual landmarks to the broader sweep of conquest, trade, and myth that shaped the region.

Half Day Boat Tour on Lake Como with Aperitif

Glide across Lake Como between the towns of Como and Bellagio on a five-hour boat tour tracing Roman heritage and Alpine vistas. You'll navigate past hillside villages that cascade down steep shorelines in tangled medieval street patterns, their foundations laid centuries ago. Midway through, anchor near an island for prosecco, wine or beer paired with cured meats, pretzels and fruit—a floating pause to absorb the Lombard landscape.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mestre

★ 5.0 (9)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mestre

A dedicated driver meets you at Venice Marco Polo airport and takes you directly to Mestre in a climate-controlled vehicle. The 15-minute journey includes professional assistance with your bags and any help you need along the way. Your driver will be waiting within an hour of your flight landing, ready to handle the logistics so you can focus on arrival. Parking and vehicle costs are covered in the price.

Private Boat Tour Palermo Mondello Capo Gallo Reserve 8 hours

Explore Palermo's coastal treasures aboard a nimble 10-metre boat with just 11 others. This eight-hour private charter takes you to Mondello beach and the Capo Gallo marine reserve, where shallow coves and crystalline water beckon. Small vessel means you'll slip into swimming spots that larger cruises can't reach, ducking into rock formations and snorkelling above sea grass beds. Drinks and snorkelling kit included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2856

Skip the line Private tour of Pompeii from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Skip the line Private tour of Pompeii from Sorrento

A private guided tour departing Sorrento by local train, arriving in Pompeii within 35 minutes. Your expert local guide skips the queues and leads you through two hours of the site's finest ruins: Roman homes with intact frescoes, the brothel, public baths, theatres, bakeries and street life frozen in ash. You'll cover the essential Pompeii without the crowds or confusion of self-guided wandering.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $183

AMALFI COAST through Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

AMALFI COAST through Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

A 7–8 hour private tour threading three showstopping villages along Italy's most dramatic coastline. You'll wander Positano's maze of pastel-hued streets and boutiques clinging to cliffsides, stop at a renowned ceramics workshop, explore Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront, then climb to Ravello perched in the hills with sweeping views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your driver provides transport and flexibility to linger where you choose.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $999

Private Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion from Naples Port

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion from Naples Port

Eight-hour private drive combining the excavated Roman city of Pompeii with the dramatic coastal scenery of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Naples port. Your English-speaking driver navigates the route in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, offering historical context and local insights throughout. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—whether you want extended time wandering Pompeii's streets or stopping at viewpoints along the coast. No queuing or group schedules; just you, your party, and a knowledgeable local at the wheel.

Saint Rita of Cascia and Roccaporena Private Day Tour from Rome

Travel from Rome to the Umbrian hilltown of Cascia to explore the life and legacy of Saint Rita, venerated across Catholicism for her intercession in seemingly hopeless situations. This 7–8 hour private tour includes the Sanctuary and Monastery, the nearby village of Roccaporena where Rita was born, lunch, and door-to-door transport with a dedicated English-speaking guide. Ideal for pilgrims seeking a deeper understanding of her story and the preserved Eucharistic Miracle housed here.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Pantheon, Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple Tour & St Ignatius Church

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pantheon, Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple Tour & St Ignatius Church

Explore Rome's Pantheon, a masterwork of ancient engineering that shifted from pagan temple to Christian church to royal mausoleum. This 90-minute guided walk reveals how the structure's revolutionary concrete dome—still the world's largest—was repurposed across centuries, housing the tombs of Raphael, King Vittorio Emanuele II, and Queen Margherita. You'll also slip into a nearby church to catch sight of its striking fresco work, both stops offering layers of Roman history most solo visitors miss.

Bellagio from Como 3H Private Speedboat Tour with Captain

A three-hour private speedboat tour from Como that cuts across Lake Como's most celebrated shoreline, piloted by an experienced captain. You'll cruise past the grand villas and manicured gardens that line the water's edge, moving at your own pace with no set itinerary constraints. The boat itself is built for comfort—full sundeck, shaded awning, onboard fridge, and decent sound system—so you can settle in for the afternoon rather than rush through photo stops.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1614

★ 5.0 (9)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

eMTB Rental in Palermo

Rent a modern Atala electric mountain bike for 24 hours and explore Palermo under your own steam. The Bosch-powered rig handles Sicilian terrain with adjustable assistance across four levels, delivering roughly 100 kilometres per charge. Aluminium frame, 27.5-inch or 29-inch wheels, nine gears. Optional hotel collection and return included. Helmet provided. You'll need decent fitness and a clear bill of health.

THE MYSTERIOUS SIDE OF ROME: Private Golf-Cart Tour

Explore Rome's layered history via private golf cart, venturing beyond the postcard landmarks into tucked-away churches and shadowed streets where the city's deeper narrative lives. This three-hour tour navigates between ancient sites and lesser-known passages, revealing what lies beneath Rome's polished surface. Your guide steers you through tight alleyways and ecclesiastical spaces, offering a less-crowded perspective on the Eternal City. Note that schedules shift due to maintenance closures and religious observances, but the itinerary adapts to keep the experience intact.

Pompeii Guided Tour from Positano with an Archaeologist

Travel from Positano to Pompeii with an archaeologist who'll unlock the city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Over four to five hours, you'll navigate preserved streets, examine frescoes still clinging to villa walls, and piece together how residents lived their final day. A small group keeps things conversational—ask your guide anything, linger where it interests you, and skip the queues at the gate. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport bracket the experience.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $298

1.5 Hours Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

1.5 Hours Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter

Zip through Milan's landmarks on an electric scooter with a local guide steering the route. This 90-minute tour picks you up from your hotel and covers the city's most significant sights at a pace that lets you absorb each neighbourhood. You'll move silently and emissions-free, accessing Milan's centre with ease whilst a patient guide handles stops for photographs and shares insider knowledge of the places you're passing.

Campo dei Fiori Market and Trevi Fountain District Food & Wine Tour in Rome

This four-hour walking tour threads through Rome's most storied squares, starting at the bustling Campo dei Fiori market before heading to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Your local guide shares neighbourhood history whilst you sample over ten Roman specialities: cured meats, cheeses with wine, pizza, a proper lunch at a family-run trattoria, and gelato. You'll move at a traveller's pace, stopping frequently to eat rather than rush between monuments.

4 hoursfrom AUD $148

Amalfi Coast - The scenic drive along the most breathtaking road

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast - The scenic drive along the most breathtaking road

A 7–9 hour private drive along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with an experienced local driver who navigates the dramatic clifftop road whilst sharing stories about regional customs and history. You'll travel in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes with panoramic windows, stopping at viewpoints and villages at your pace. The driver speaks fluent English and has two decades' experience steering this winding route, handling logistics so you absorb the landscape and culture without worrying about the road ahead.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Private Super Fun Pasta and Gelato Making Near the Vatican

★ 5.0 (9)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Super Fun Pasta and Gelato Making Near the Vatican

Learn to make fettuccine and gelato from scratch in a relaxed Roman kitchen near the Vatican. Over two and a half hours, a chef walks you through pasta dough, tomato sauce, and gelato techniques using everyday equipment. You'll cook alongside other participants, share what you've made with wine or beer, and leave with skills that'll earn you serious kitchen credibility at home.

Vatican Pasta class with full wine tasting 4wines in cozy rooftop

Learn to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch on a rooftop overlooking Vatican City, then taste five Italian wines paired with your creations. A Roman chef guides you through traditional techniques in an intimate setting, finishing with limoncello. The full experience takes two and a half hours and includes a certificate of completion.

2h 30mfrom AUD $198

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Best Of Rome - Driving Tour

See Rome's landmarks and hidden corners from a private car with a local driver steering you through the eternal city. Choose between a four-hour half-day or eight-hour full-day itinerary, both departing and returning to your accommodation. Your driver provides running commentary from the vehicle and can adjust stops based on your interests—whether that's lingering over lunch, revisiting a neighbourhood, or chasing down places you've read about. The route varies depending on traffic and your preferences.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $325

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Messina Savoca and Taormina tour

A half-day loop from Messina through two hilltop villages, starting with Savoca—a quiet settlement in the Nebrodi foothills where Coppola filmed The Godfather—then moving on to Taormina, one of Sicily's most celebrated towns perched above the Ionian coast. You'll have two hours to wander Taormina's lanes before a guided drive back through Messina's main quarters. Total time on the road is roughly five hours with private transport included.

Paragliding flight over the Gardens of Ninfa

Launch into the sky above Lazio's most enchanting medieval garden on a tandem paragliding flight with a certified instructor. You'll float silently over the restored ruins and water features of Ninfa, suspended by thermals rather than engine noise, for roughly an hour of uninterrupted aerial perspective. It's adrenaline without the crash—a genuinely peaceful way to see the landscape transform beneath you, all equipment and insurance included.

Vineyard tour and tasting of 6 Garda Wines with Giovanna Tantini

Walk the rows of Garda vineyards with owner Giovanna Tantini, who explains the winery's ethos and winemaking choices across two decades. Taste six wines—from crisp Custoza and rosé Chiaretto through to fuller Bardolino and the house-exclusive Greta—each one marking a chapter in the estate's journey. Charcuterie and cheese round out the experience. Two hours.

Transfer From Naples area to Sorrento with 2hr stop in Pompeii

Travel from Naples to Sorrento with a two-hour stop at Pompeii, the Roman city entombed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your English-speaking driver handles the three-hour journey, navigating you through the volcanic remains where streets, homes and daily artefacts lie preserved beneath metres of ash. This transfer lets you glimpse how Romans actually lived before continuing south to the Sorrento coast. Tickets and guided tours are separate; the drive itself provides transport and breathing room to absorb one of Europe's most haunting archaeological sites.

3 hoursfrom AUD $256

2-hour Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola ride

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

2-hour Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola ride

Discover Venice's layered past on foot, then drift through the Grand Canal by gondola. This two-hour guided walk threads through cramped alleys to the Rialto Fish Market and Marco Polo's neighbourhood, where your local guide unpicks the city's interlocking history. You'll finish with 30 minutes gliding past palazzo façades from the water—the only way to truly grasp Venice's geography.

Private transfer from Naples to Positano

Skip the Naples traffic and arrive in Positano refreshed with a private driver handling the 30-minute to 2-hour journey. Your dedicated vehicle comes chilled with water, WiFi, and a professional who knows the coastal roads. Sit back while someone else navigates the winding Amalfi route—no stress, no schedule anxiety, just door-to-door service that gets you there on time.

30 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Volcano tour

This eight-hour drive explores Mount Etna's slopes in Sicily, starting from Syracuse with an early pickup at 8:30am. You'll reach Sapienza refuge by mid-morning for a two-hour stop to take in the volcano up close, then continue through the Ionian coastline with a scenic pause overlooking Isola Bella before arriving in Taormina. The route returns you to Syracuse by evening. Private car with experienced driver, bottled water included.

Boat and dinghy rental in Cetara on the Amalfi Coast

Rent a speedboat or dinghy from Cetara and explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at your own pace over seven hours. No nautical licence required—just prior boating experience. You'll have snorkelling gear, ice, and towels on board, giving you freedom to anchor at hidden coves, swim in crystalline water, and see dramatic cliffsides that are unreachable from land. Bring a skipper if you'd prefer someone else at the helm.

Create Your Perfect Blend with Our Wines.

Spend two hours at an Italian winery learning how wine blends come together, from fermentation fundamentals to the final cork. You'll taste several wines, select which ones appeal to your palate, and mix your own blend before bottling and labelling it to take home. The winery team walks you through their methods and history whilst you work.

2 hoursfrom AUD $83

Herculaneum & Vesuvius Private Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Herculaneum & Vesuvius Private Shore Excursion

Explore two of Campania's most compelling archaeological sites on this six-hour private excursion. Your certified guide leads you through Herculaneum's remarkably preserved Roman streets and dwellings, frozen by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption. After lunch at a local trattoria, ascend Mount Vesuvius itself for sweeping views across the Bay of Naples. Private minivan transport and professional driver included throughout.

Unique wine tasting at Winery Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta

Step into a multi-generational wine estate in Italy's celebrated region where the Marchesi Incisa family has crafted wines for over a thousand years. This 90-minute visit takes you through the family's restored cellars and introduces three carefully selected wines, paired with regional bread, cured meats and cheese. You'll learn how terroir and ancestral technique shape their acclaimed Barberas, Grignolinos and Pinot Noirs—wines that regularly earn top international recognition. It's an intimate encounter with serious winemaking, not theatre.

Tour of the Sassi of Matera

A 2 hour 15 minute guided walk through Matera's Sassi district that avoids the main tourist flows. Your local guide navigates quieter lanes and tucked-away spaces, sharing personal stories and memories that bring the neighbourhood's past to life. You'll encounter the authentic rhythms of this ancient limestone settlement and glimpse how people actually lived across generations.

Private transfer from Naples to Sorrento or return

Direct private car service between Naples and Sorrento covering the scenic 50–70 minute coastal route. Your driver meets you at the airport or train station and handles the journey while you settle in. The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water, letting you decompress after travel or prepare for your next destination without navigating local transport.

50 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $350

2 Hours Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como 6 pax

★ 5.0 (9)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

2 Hours Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como 6 pax

Cruise Lake Como aboard a restored wooden taxi built in the Venetian style, piloted by a captain who tailors the route to your interests. This private two-hour tour accommodates up to six guests in polished comfort, gliding past lakeside estates, mountain valleys and hidden coves inaccessible from shore. Weather protection and complimentary drinks ensure relaxation whether conditions are clear or cloudy.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Private Tour with Official Guide through the wonders of Pompeii.

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour with Official Guide through the wonders of Pompeii.

A guided exploration of Pompeii's remarkably preserved Roman ruins spanning two to three hours. Your official guide steers you through domestic villas adorned with original frescoes and mosaics, public spaces including theatres and bath complexes, and temple structures frozen in time by Vesuvius's eruption nearly two millennia ago. This UNESCO site rewards close looking—the architecture, street layouts and decorative details reveal how Romans lived daily.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $142

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Uffizi Express Entrance -private tour

Skip the bewilderment of wandering the Uffizi's vast collection alone. This 2-hour private tour cuts through Italy's most significant painting gallery with a licensed guide who unpacks the masterworks of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli, Raphael and Titian. You'll trace painting's evolution across centuries, learn the artists' techniques and hear the colourful stories behind the canvases—perfect for grasping why these pieces matter rather than just passing through.

2 hoursfrom AUD $333

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