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Private Transfer/Tour from/to Naples to/from Sorrento with stop in Pompeii
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer/Tour from/to Naples to/from Sorrento with stop in Pompeii

Travel between Naples and Sorrento with a private driver and stop at Pompeii's ancient ruins. This four-hour journey combines transport with guided exploration of one of Italy's most significant archaeological sites. Skip-the-line tickets are arranged in advance, giving you two hours to walk the preserved streets and witness how Romans lived two millennia ago. Your driver waits to collect you afterwards, completing the journey to your final destination.

4 hoursfrom AUD $483
Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Sorrento
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

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

Cook three signature Sorrento dishes in a local home kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made with regional wines. Your host is part of Le Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks who've been welcoming curious cooks into their kitchens for years. This three-hour class pairs hands-on technique with the reward of tasting genuine regional food prepared by your own hands, the way locals actually cook it.

3 hoursfrom AUD $298
From Positano: Private Capri Boat Tour - Amazing Full Day
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

From Positano: Private Capri Boat Tour - Amazing Full Day

A private eight-hour boat journey from Positano circles Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, stopping at sea caves, dramatic rock formations, and Marina Piccola for lunch and exploration. You'll navigate the Punta Campanella marine reserve, spot the Faraglioni limestone stacks, and swim in sheltered coves with gin-clear water. The boat carries a maximum of seven passengers, keeping the experience intimate and unhurried across this stretch of southern Italy's most celebrated coastline.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2195
Express Venice Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta, Tiramisù & Lunch
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Express Venice Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta, Tiramisù & Lunch

Learn to roll fresh pasta and assemble tiramisu in a compact two-hour class in Venice, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Venetian wine. Designed for travellers juggling sightseeing with the desire to cook something real, you'll work alongside a local chef, get recipes to take home, and finish with a proper two-course lunch without sacrificing your afternoon exploring the city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108
Private catamaran sailing trip around La Caletta -Berchida - Sardinia
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private catamaran sailing trip around La Caletta -Berchida - Sardinia

Sail the Sardinian coastline aboard a private catamaran for eight hours, anchoring at crystalline bays and white-sand shores near La Caletta and Isola Rossa. Spend the day swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkelling in turquoise shallows, with Sardinian antipasti and fresh pasta served on deck. The boat's relaxed tempo suits all fitness levels, and a sound system keeps the mood easy.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1664
Five Star Private Cruise Relax YachtSailing La Maddalena Islands
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Five Star Private Cruise Relax YachtSailing La Maddalena Islands

Sail the La Maddalena archipelago aboard Solevento, a 14-metre vessel built for unhurried ease. Eight hours navigating granite coves and turquoise shallows, with snorkelling gear aboard and a galley turning out proper meals. No rushing between photo spots—the day unfolds at the boat's pace, punctuated by swims in impossibly clear water and stretches on sun-warmed deck. The crew keeps the rhythm slow.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4663
Umbria: Guided tour to Traditional Olive Oil Mill and Tasting
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Umbria: Guided tour to Traditional Olive Oil Mill and Tasting

Step into a working olive oil mill in Umbria where traditional cold-pressing methods still reign. You'll walk through the entire production process—from harvest through hydraulic pressing with granite millstones—then taste the results on wood-fired bread with local wine. The mill sits within expansive grounds scattered with heritage olive trees, and the whole experience takes roughly two hours. A guide leads you in Italian, English, or French.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $23
Wine Tasting and Food Pairing
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Wine Tasting and Food Pairing

Spend two and a half hours in Rome learning how Italian wines work with food. You'll taste a curated selection of wines paired with regional bites, guided through the reasoning behind each match—structure, intensity, flavour profiles. Rather than a passive rundown of varieties, this session builds your palate-reading skills so you can make confident pairing choices at any Italian table afterwards. Dinner and drinks included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $226
Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano!
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano!

This six-hour private boat tour departs Sorrento and traces the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Positano, taking in both coastlines in a single voyage. You'll navigate past dramatic cliffsides, secluded coves, and fishing villages whilst passing through the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve and spotting the Li Galli Islands. Swimming stops at hidden grottos break up the journey before arrival in Positano, where you can explore its steep pastel-painted streets or laze on the beach. Snorkel gear, refreshments and towels are provided.

6 hoursfrom AUD $2498
Full Day Civitavecchia Shore Private Excursion of Rome Highlights & Colosseum
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day Civitavecchia Shore Private Excursion of Rome Highlights & Colosseum

This 8–9 hour private excursion from Civitavecchia port takes you through Rome's iconic landmarks without the typical tourist crush. Your dedicated driver navigates you past Navona Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and St Peter's Basilica, weaving through lesser-known treasures like the Jewish Ghetto and Teatro Marcello. After lunch at a local spot of your choosing, you'll visit the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) with skip-the-line entry, then catch the panoramic views from Gianicolo before heading back to your ship.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $498
Rome Private Golf Cart tour of Catacomb and Ancient Appian Way
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome Private Golf Cart tour of Catacomb and Ancient Appian Way

Cruise the Ancient Appian Way by golf cart, then descend into Rome's underground Christian catacombs on this 2.5-hour guided tour. You'll travel the basalt-paved road emperors once walked, pass the Pyramid of Cestius and ancient gates, before exploring frescoed tunnels beneath the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, along with catacomb entry—a tangible way to see where early Christians worshipped in secret and understand Rome's layered past.

2h 30mfrom AUD $457
Livorno Walking Tour And Traditional Cooking Class with Wine
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Livorno Walking Tour And Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Explore Livorno's maritime food culture through a three-hour blend of street-level discovery and hands-on cooking. Start with a guided walk through neighbourhoods where locals shop, stopping at markets and delis to see how Tuscan ingredients shape the city's seafaring palate. Then step into a private kitchen to cook a signature Livornese dish—likely Cacciucco or Triglie alla Livornese—before sitting down to eat what you've made, glass of Tuscan wine in hand.

3 hoursfrom AUD $165
Exclusive Photo Service in Florence and Tuscany
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Exclusive Photo Service in Florence and Tuscany

A Tuscan-based professional photographer with 15 years' experience documents your moments across [Florence](/places/florence) and the surrounding region. Whether you're marking a proposal, wedding day, family gathering, or simply want polished travel portraits, you'll work with someone rooted in the landscape who reads light and location like a local. The session concludes with 50 edited high-resolution images delivered digitally.

1 hourfrom AUD $167
Lecce to Otranto E-Bike Tour + Swim and Taxi back
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Lecce to Otranto E-Bike Tour + Swim and Taxi back

Cover 43 km of Puglia's southeastern coastline by e-bike, pedalling from Lecce through olive-studded backroads and cream-coloured hamlets to Otranto. You'll halt at Grotta della Poesia and Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea for swims in transparent Adriatic water, taste local pastries en route, explore Otranto's medieval core and its cathedral's Byzantine floor, then taxi back to base. Six hours total, with electric assist handling the hills.

6 hoursfrom AUD $331
Private Tour of Messina by Scooter
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Private Tour of Messina by Scooter

Tear through Messina's hillside roads and coastal vistas on a guided scooter tour spanning five hours. You'll weave past the iconic Duomo bell tower, climb to military lookouts overlooking the strait, cut through forested backroads to reach the Dinnammare Sanctuary, and wrap up sampling Messina's best local foods. Each scooter seats two; petrol and safety kit included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $245
Private Boat Experience from Sorrento and Amalfi Coast Area
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Experience from Sorrento and Amalfi Coast Area

Hire a private 35-foot Gozzo along the Sorrentine Peninsula for a day tailored to your whims. Choose Capri, Amalfi, Ischia, or Procida and anchor in deserted coves, swim in turquoise shallows, or explore villages at your own pace. The skipper reads the sea and your mood, adjusting pace and stops accordingly. Expect attentive crew, fresh provisions, snorkels, and enough shade and deck space to sprawl without seeing another tourist.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1998
Romantic Rendezvous: Private Night Tour of Rome with Chauffeur
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Romantic Rendezvous: Private Night Tour of Rome with Chauffeur

A 2.5-hour private evening tour of Rome's most romantic landmarks. You'll cruise in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, starting at Trevi Fountain where you'll toss a coin into the water, then past the floodlit [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and through Rome's quieter night-time streets. The driver handles navigation and timing while you focus on each other—hotel pickup and drop-off included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $280
Naples Historical Private Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Naples Historical Private Tour

A three-hour motorised sweep through Naples' historic quarters and waterfront, piloted by a driver fluent in local storytelling. You'll traverse the city's grand piazzas—Gesù, Municipio, Plebiscito—climb the scenic Via Posillipo for Gulf views, and coast along the bay past Castel dell'Ovo. Pick your own start point and absorb Naples' layered architecture without leaving your seat. Best suited for those short on time or preferring commentary from behind glass.

3 hoursfrom AUD $215
Nduja & Onion Tasting Tour Experience
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Nduja & Onion Tasting Tour Experience

Spend four hours in Calabria exploring two iconic regional ingredients: Tropea's crimson onions and Spilinga's nduja. You'll visit a working onion farm and nduja factory to see how each product moves from soil to plate, then taste curated selections of both alongside cured meats. Learn how these staples pair together in the kitchen and why chefs across Italy and beyond prize them for their depth and heat.

4 hoursfrom AUD $143
Amalfi coast tour experience!
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Amalfi coast tour experience!

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) over 8–9 hours in a private van with a knowledgeable driver who steers clear of the usual tourist traps. Your guide adapts the route to show you quieter villages, family-run trattorias, and local customs that reveal how people actually live along this dramatic coastline. You'll move at your own pace, stop where you want, and learn the stories behind the places—all without the stress of navigating or wrestling with luggage.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $916
David and the highlights of Florence.
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

David and the highlights of Florence.

Stand before Michelangelo's David and hear the genuine stories behind [Florence](/places/florence)'s most iconic sculpture, then wander the medieval alleyways where Renaissance masters once walked. This three-hour tour pairs the Accademia's masterpieces—including the haunting unfinished Prisoners—with a street-level discovery of how Florence transformed into a creative powerhouse. Your local guide unpacks the city's evolution and the lives of its greatest artists without lecturing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $500
Short daily trip from Trieste to Postojna cave
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Short daily trip from Trieste to Postojna cave

A half-day drive from Trieste into Slovenia's karst landscape to reach Postojna Cave, Europe's largest show cave system. Your driver shares local knowledge and cultural insights during the journey, making the five-hour round trip as much about the crossing as the destination. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi, and groups of three or more get better rates. Cave entry is separate.

5 hoursfrom AUD $167
David & Accademia Gallery Private Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

David & Accademia Gallery Private Tour

Navigate [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery with a private guide who unpacks Michelangelo's David and the museum's other Renaissance treasures in 75 minutes. You'll skip the queue and explore one of Italy's most significant sculpture collections, from the 5.2-metre marble David carved between 1501–1504 to the Prisoners series intended for Pope Julius II. Your guide charts Michelangelo's genius across rooms housing rare musical instruments and gilded panel paintings, then leaves time for solo wandering.

1h 15mfrom AUD $208
Capri Boat Tour for Small Groups
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri Boat Tour for Small Groups

A seven-hour coastal voyage departing from the Amalfi area that sweeps past Positano before anchoring at L'isola dei Galli for a swim in crystalline water. The boat then rounds dramatic sea stacks en route to Capri itself, where a generous three-hour island stay lets you explore villages, grab lunch ashore, and scout for local crafts. Prosecco toasts mark the journey's highlights.

7 hoursfrom AUD $300
Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Pre-Cruise Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome

Catch Rome's essential sights before your cruise departs from Civitavecchia. You pick the attractions—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Gianicolo overlook—and your driver takes you there by private car. Stop for cappuccino or gelato at a local café, then head to port refreshed. Runs 1 to 8 hours depending on what you want to see.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $633
Trasferimento privato da Napoli ad Amalfi o Positano o viceversa
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Trasferimento privato da Napoli ad Amalfi o Positano o viceversa

Private car transfer between Naples and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) towns of Amalfi or Positano, covering 1–3 hours depending on your destination. Travel in a Mercedes with a professional driver, taking in the dramatic clifftop roads and coastal scenery that define this stretch of Campania. Bottled water provided throughout, with infant seats available for families.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $341
Rome: Exclusive Walking Tour Inside the Pantheon & More
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome: Exclusive Walking Tour Inside the Pantheon & More

A two-hour guided walk through central Rome with skip-the-line entry to the Pantheon, led by an archaeologist in groups of ten or fewer. You'll explore the Pantheon's engineering feats and structural innovations, then wander nearby streets to find quieter Roman corners most visitors miss. The tour balances major sights with lesser-known spots, giving you a fuller picture of how the city layers different periods.

2 hoursfrom AUD $65
Tour in the villa of Poppea with an archaeologist
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Tour in the villa of Poppea with an archaeologist

Walk through a first-century Roman villa frozen by Vesuvius's eruption with an archaeologist guide. Located in Torre Annunziata near Naples, this 90-minute tour takes you through the residence of Nero's second wife, from reconstructed gardens to frescoed rooms and a thermal complex. You'll see how the volcano preserved everyday Roman life—architectural details, artwork, even the imprint of ancient tree roots—offering an intimate glimpse into imperial living before catastrophe struck.

1h 30mfrom AUD $333
Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip from Rome with Limoncello Tasting
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip from Rome with Limoncello Tasting

Drive south from Rome in a private Mercedes to explore Pompeii's frozen streets with a licensed guide, then unwind in the clifftop town of Sorrento. This 12-hour excursion skips queues at the archaeological site, leaves you 90 minutes free to wander Sorrento's lanes and shops, and concludes with a limoncello tasting overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1137
Florence by Night: Private Tour with Optional Steak Dinner
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Florence by Night: Private Tour with Optional Steak Dinner

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence) after dark with a private guide, seeing the Duomo, Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio as they light up. The 2-hour tour is yours alone—no competing voices or queues. Finish at a traditional trattoria with bistecca alla fiorentina and a glass of local wine, both optional add-ons booked at confirmation.

2 hoursfrom AUD $148
Taormina : Etna Wines and Lunch in an Authentic Sicilian House
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Taormina : Etna Wines and Lunch in an Authentic Sicilian House

Spend two and a half hours in a working Sicilian home outside Taormina, where Angela's family opens their kitchen and cellar to guests. Taste four Etna wines—including bottles favoured by King Vittorio Emanuele II—alongside dishes built from vegetables they grow themselves, breads made with heritage grains, and cured meats sourced locally. This is lunch in someone's dining room, not a restaurant service, with stories and recipes shared across the table.

2h 30mfrom AUD $245
Florence for kids: private tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Florence for kids: private tour

A two-hour private tour designed to help children discover [Florence](/places/florence)'s artistic and historical treasures without fatigue or overwhelm. Your guide tailors the experience to your kids' ages, weaving stories and anecdotes that transform the city into an engaging narrative. Educational materials keep learning playful, balancing cultural depth with accessible, age-appropriate content. You'll cover major highlights whilst your children stay curious and entertained.

2 hoursfrom AUD $333
Private Amalfi Limoncello Experience
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Amalfi Limoncello Experience

Step into a third-generation limoncello producer in Amalfi and make your own batch under the maker's guidance. This 80-minute session teaches you the family's time-honoured technique for extracting citrus flavour and balancing alcohol, then you'll taste their range of limoncello, cream liqueurs, and pistachio variants alongside freshly baked lemon cake and pralines. Walk away with genuine knowledge of what separates a proper artisanal spirit from mass-produced alternatives.

1h 20mfrom AUD $583
Private Guided Tour from Rome to Pompeii
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Guided Tour from Rome to Pompeii

Eight-hour private excursion from Rome to Pompeii with dedicated driver and archaeologically-trained guide. Travel south through the Italian countryside in a Mercedes sedan or minivan, arriving at the volcanic ruins for a thorough two-hour exploration of the preserved Roman city. Your guide meets you at the entrance and walks you through streets, homes and public spaces frozen by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Returns you to Rome with time to spare before evening plans.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1067
Authentic Italian Home Cooking Class in Treviso with Antonio
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Authentic Italian Home Cooking Class in Treviso with Antonio

Join Antonio in his Treviso home for a three-hour cooking session where you'll learn to roll pasta by hand and prepare a traditional Italian dessert alongside family recipes passed down through generations. You'll cook in a working kitchen, hear the stories woven into each dish, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine. It's the kind of meal that happens when someone invites you properly into their kitchen—no shortcuts, no performance, just honest food and conversation near Venice.

3 hoursfrom AUD $182
Full Day Private Tour of Capri
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Private Tour of Capri

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's coves and dramatic rock formations aboard a private vessel with experienced crew. You'll swim in the emerald waters of the Grotto Verde, snorkel around the island's iconic sea stacks, and discover hidden swimming spots inaccessible by land. The boat comes fully equipped with drinks, snorkelling gear, and towels, leaving you free to focus on the coastline's raw beauty rather than logistics.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1665
The Artistic Metro Stations of Naples: Modernity & Antiquity
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

The Artistic Metro Stations of Naples: Modernity & Antiquity

Travel beneath Naples on Line 1, where stations double as art galleries. Over two hours, a local guide reveals how architects and international artists transformed utilitarian stops into cultural landmarks. You'll see Municipio's sweeping mosaics, Università's geometric installations, Dante's literary references, and Toledo's luminous design—each station a deliberate statement on blending antiquity with contemporary vision. The metro becomes your museum, public transport reimagined as creative expression.

2 hoursfrom AUD $47
Siracusa cocktail experience, walking tour, rooftops, prime venue
★ 5.0 (8)
🍹 Nightlife
Italy

Siracusa cocktail experience, walking tour, rooftops, prime venue

A four-hour evening through Ortigia's elevated bar scene, guided by a local who knows where the city's best cocktails hide. You'll work your way across rooftops and into high-ceilings venues, sipping four Italian cocktails paired with savoury bites. The walk stitches together architecture, skyline views, and the rhythms of Syracuse's nightlife without feeling staged or rushed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $325
From Sorrento: Capri & Blue Grotto Small Group Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

From Sorrento: Capri & Blue Grotto Small Group Tour

This eight-hour excursion departs Sorrento by fast ferry to Capri, where a guide shepherds your group through the island's highlights. You'll tackle the famous coastal road, attempt the Blue Grotto (weather dependent), explore Anacapri's shopping and dining scene at altitude, and finish at the Piazzetta with time to browse Augustus Garden. The ferry and island shuttle are included; you're back in Sorrento by evening.

8 hoursfrom AUD $275
Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Arancini Cooking Class & Wine
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Arancini Cooking Class & Wine

Roll up your sleeves at a Sicilian villa kitchen to cook four signature Arancini dishes from scratch. Over 4.5 hours, you'll learn to make ricotta cream, panelle fritters, golden arancini balls, fried aubergine, pickled onions, composed salad and cannoli shells alongside a small group. A chef guides you through each step at your own rhythm, breaking midway for sparkling wine. Finish by sitting down together to eat what you've made, paired with local wines.

4h 30mfrom AUD $200
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