Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Spend two hours at From Testa ai Piedi, an Italian wellness centre designed for couples seeking shared relaxation. You'll access the full spa facilities with provided kit, giving you space to unwind together or separately across the thermal areas. Located near public transport links, it's a straightforward escape into steam rooms, pools, and quiet zones without the fuss of longer resort packages.
Eight to nine hours traversing the Dolomites on foot with a knowledgeable environmental guide who navigates you away from crowds into the heart of these distinctive limestone peaks. You'll walk through pristine alpine terrain, scanning for native wildlife and soaking in expansive views across the Italian mountain landscape. The route can incorporate stops at mountain refuges where you'll find authentic regional dishes and local cheese—arrange this directly with your guide.
A private guided walk through Rome's baroque heart, taking in Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona—each with its own story. Over 3–4 hours, your guide unpacks the layers of these landmark squares and fountains before you settle in for lunch or dinner at a neighbourhood restaurant serving traditional Roman cuisine. Transport and a set menu are included, making this a straightforward first-timer's route through the city centre.
Paddle 4km along Sicily's western coast from Cala Manbrù to the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, a WWF-protected stretch of rugged shoreline rarely visited by tourists. Your certified instructor leads this two-hour session, teaching you the basics before pointing out local wildlife and coastal landmarks along the way. The reserve's dramatic cliffs and untouched beaches reward the paddle with genuinely wild scenery.
Spend eight hours exploring Capri and Anacapri with a private guide who uncovers the island's layered past. This guided tour whisks you past the typical queues to Augustus Park, clifftop villas that captivated writers and artists, and the two distinct villages that define the island. You'll ride the funicular up to Anacapri's heights, wander narrow lanes perfumed by Mediterranean plants, and have flexibility to chase the Blue Grotto, take the chair lift to the island's peak, or linger over lunch at your own pace. Beats battling tourist crowds on the usual routes.
Skip the cruise-ship crowds and navigate Venice with someone who actually lives here. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour trades the obvious tourist lanes for the quieter passages locals use, getting you to San Marco's Square via backstreets your fellow passengers won't find. Your Venetian guide handles the logistics—where to grab proper coffee, which bacari serve honest cicchetti, which bridges beat the queues—so you can move at a human pace and absorb the city as something more than a tick on a checklist.
Explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum with a guide trained in bringing ancient history alive for younger visitors. Over 2.5 hours, you'll move through two of Rome's most iconic sites, with interactive elements and storytelling designed to keep children engaged rather than overwhelmed. The tour covers essential sights and backstories without the typical museum fatigue, making this a practical introduction to Roman civilisation for families with kids aged six and up.
A six-hour guided walk through Pantalica, an archaeological site near Syracuse where ancient limestone gorges contain thousands of chambered tombs carved into cliff faces. Your multilingual guide navigates you through this dramatic valley where Sicilian history spans from Bronze Age settlements to Byzantine caves, revealing how geology and human habitation shaped each other across millennia. The shuttle handles transport to and from Syracuse, leaving you free to focus on the landscape and stories beneath your feet.
A private eight-hour drive along Italy's most celebrated coastal road, departing from Salerno. Your local driver navigates the hairpin bends whilst you take in the dramatic cliffs, pastel villages, and Mediterranean views. Stop in Positano to wander steep laneways lined with boutiques, explore Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront, then climb to Ravello's hilltop cafés and gardens. Plenty of downtime to actually sit with a coffee and watch the light change on the water.
Spend three hours in Alessia's Sorrento kitchen learning to roll and shape fresh pasta by hand, then master the layered architecture of tiramisu. You'll work through two traditional pasta styles from dough to plate, understand what separates mediocre tiramisu from the real thing, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and espresso. Walk away with genuine techniques, not theatre.
Spend eight hours exploring certified organic and biodynamic vineyards across Chianti's quieter corners. Visit three family-run estates where winemakers prioritise sustainable practices, then tuck into a leisurely lunch amid Tuscan countryside. Your guide navigates you through rolling hills and past lesser-known settlements like Montefioralle and Impruneta, stopping at working farms to taste wines made without synthetic chemicals or industrial shortcuts. Air-conditioned minivan transport included.
Navigate Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Naples over three days with curated audio commentary designed to balance archaeological detail with genuine curiosity. Each site comes loaded onto your phone for offline access, so you explore at your own pace without relying on guides or ticket-office rentals. Content is vetted by Rosella Gallo, art history professor at Rome's Academy of Fine Arts. The Naples segment gives substantial coverage to the Sansevero Chapel's Veiled Christ sculpture. WhatsApp support available throughout.
Cook alongside a Sorrentine home chef in their kitchen, then sit down to a four-course meal built from family recipes and local ingredients. This small-group experience with Cesarine—a network of 1000+ passionate Italian home cooks across the country—centres on watching techniques unfold, tasting what comes from the stove, and eating properly with wine and coffee included. Two and a half hours that feel less like a lesson and more like dinner at someone's place who actually knows what they're doing.
Spend six hours exploring two Chianti estates near Lucca with a small group, walking through working vineyards and descending into cellars to taste wines with your guide. You'll visit producers known for SuperTuscan blends and traditional Chianti expressions, learning how the region's terrain shapes what ends up in your glass. Hotel pickup from select Lucca properties is included, along with a knowledgeable tour leader who navigates the backroads between estates.
A two-hour guided walk through San Miniato's medieval lanes, uncovering the Tuscan hilltop town's layered past via lesser-known corners and local stories. You'll learn why white truffles put this place on the map, sample its wines and regional cooking, and hear the legends that shaped its streets—guided by someone who knows which alleyways most visitors miss.
Spend nine hours exploring Umbria's Lake Trasimeno region with Monia, a local guide who steers clear of the tourist trail. You'll visit small-scale wineries, eat properly in villages where locals actually go, and taste wines alongside genuine conversation about the land and people behind them. Private transport means you move at your own pace, stopping where it feels right. Breakfast isn't included, but everything else—two tastings, food, transport—builds a picture of how Umbrians actually live and eat.
Your private driver delivers you to Pompeii's archaeological gates en route to Positano, a three-hour journey through Campania's storied landscape. Walk unguided amongst streets frozen by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption—preserved bakeries, homes, and public spaces tell stories that no museum placard quite captures. You'll see the city as it stood, then continue to your coastal destination, with the option to book a licensed guide separately if preferred.
Depart Sorrento at 9:30 AM aboard a boat bound for Capri, crossing the Sorrento Peninsula past Roman ruins and dramatic coastal landmarks. Spend three to four hours exploring the island's sea caves—including the White, Green, and Coral grottoes—and the distinctive Faraglioni rock formations. Two swims punctuate the day, with a locally made Caprese sandwich provided at midday. Return to Sorrento around 5:30 PM after eight hours on the water and ashore.
Escape Rome for a full-day private expedition to Capri, travelling by hydrofoil from Naples. You'll ascend Monte Solaro via chairlift for panoramic island views, explore Augustus' Gardens, and navigate the Blue Grotto by wooden rowboat through its luminescent chamber. A dedicated English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout, with private car transfers bookending the 13–14 hour journey. The island's dramatic Faraglioni rock formations and layered history unfold at a measured pace.
Navigate Venice's layered past and present on this 2.5-hour guided walk with a small group of no more than 12 people. You'll cross the Grand Canal near the Rialto, examine the ornate mansions that housed merchant families, then slip into San Polo where Venetians gather for cicchetti and spritz. The tour also takes in the Jewish Ghetto—the earliest of its kind in Europe—where five centuries of community history remain etched into the tall, narrow buildings. Your guide reveals the city's stories through lesser-known passages and overlooked corners.
This eight-hour drive from Amalfi connects three essential archaeological sites around Mount Vesuvius. Start at Pompeii, the celebrated Roman city frozen by the 79 AD eruption, then move to Herculaneum—less crowded but equally compelling, preserved by volcanic mud rather than ash. Finish at Vesuvius itself, where you'll climb to the crater rim to see active fumaroles and gaze across the Bay of Naples. An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle transport and commentary; you explore each site independently.
Cover Rome's highlights on two wheels in two hours with a local guide who knows the city's backstreets and stories. You'll pedal roughly 8 kilometres on quieter roads, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photos and pausing for Micaela's insights into the city's history and lesser-known tales. Rent an e-bike at the starting point (€20) to cover more ground than walking would allow, hitting the most photogenic spots without the fatigue.
Walk through Pompeii with someone who's spent years digging and researching the site itself. This two-hour tour keeps numbers small—just you and up to eleven others—so you're not queuing behind school groups. Your guide holds a postgraduate archaeology degree from Federico II University in Naples and either leads the tour personally or pairs you with one of their trusted colleagues. You'll see the city, not just hear about it.
Spend two hours in Acqui Terme exploring abstract painting techniques in a relaxed studio setting. You'll work with professional-grade materials whilst a guide helps you develop your visual vocabulary and discover your creative instincts. The session doubles as a practical introduction to contemporary approaches, whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or building on existing skills. Leave with a finished canvas that captures your own artistic voice.
Spend 90 minutes in Messina exploring Sicily's wine culture through five carefully curated tastings. You'll sample Bollicina, Bianco, Rosato, Rosso and a dessert wine, each paired with local cured meats and cheeses that showcase the region's food traditions. The tasting follows a structured approach, moving through styles and flavours to highlight what makes Sicilian wine distinctive.
Skip the hassle of lugging bags through Catania's streets. This luggage collection service picks up from your accommodation between 08:00 and 11:00, transports everything to Fontanarossa Airport Terminal C, and holds it securely until your departure window (13:00–22:00). You'll wander the city unencumbered, collect your bags at departures when you're ready, and hand off to staff without fuss.
Explore Siena's 17 contrada fountains with a Polakit in hand—instant camera, films, map and backpack included. Your Polaguide steers you through the city's quieter quarters and their distinct character fountains, stopping to shoot and develop prints on the spot. Build a physical album as you walk, capturing pocket-sized snapshots of each neighbourhood's personality. Flexible duration (1–4 hours) suits your pace. During Palio days (late June and mid-August), the route pivots to ten key Palio sites instead.
Learn three signature Parmese pasta recipes in a home cook's kitchen in Parma. You'll work at your own station, rolling and shaping dough under guidance, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. Cesarina hosts are home cooks across Italy who welcome small groups into their kitchens for hands-on cooking lessons. This four-hour session includes all ingredients, equipment, wine pairings, and coffee.
A one-hour private TikTok shoot across Rome's most photogenic locations. Work with an experienced video producer to scout ideal backdrops—from classical monuments to hidden corners—then film your content with professional guidance. Whether you're starting out or already building an audience, they'll tailor the shoot to your style and help you capture footage worth sharing.
Spend seven hours on your own chartered boat exploring Capri's dramatic coastline and hidden coves with a seasoned skipper at the helm. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations, venture into sea caves like the White and Green grottoes, and anchor in tranquil bays for swimming and snorkelling. The boat comes stocked with prosecco, local limoncello, and refreshments, while your itinerary stays entirely flexible—drop into the Blue Grotto, eat lunch ashore, or simply drift and soak in the Mediterranean.
Cook alongside Sicilian grandmothers in their Commerce Square kitchen, learning to hand-roll pasta and craft regional dishes from scratch. Over three hours, you'll prepare meatballs, caponata, and meat-and-potato stews while sipping organic wine and soaking in views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. This isn't a performance—it's a genuine dinner party where you move from guest to friend, sharing stories and laughter between chopping boards and stovetops.
Learn to make fresh pasta and craft aperitivo cocktails in a single afternoon class in [Florence](/places/florence). You'll work alongside a professional bartender and chef, gaining hands-on skills in both Italian kitchen and bar craft. This 3.5-hour session combines two of Italy's most beloved traditions—handmade pasta and pre-dinner drinks—in an air-conditioned Florence studio. Expect to leave with real techniques and a few cocktails in your system.
Explore Naples' treasures with a seasoned local guide who cuts through the noise and helps you actually understand what you're looking at. Choose between wandering the city's layered streets or diving into the National Archaeological Museum's Roman treasures. Two hours of expert commentary means you'll leave with stories, not just photos. A minimum of six participants keeps the group manageable and the conversation flowing.
Descend into the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for combat, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a small group of no more than six people. This three-hour guided tour in Spanish reveals the engineering and brutality of ancient Rome's entertainment spectacles, with reserved entrance included and no middleman markup.
Paddle along Levanto's coastline for 2.5 hours, exploring rocky inlets and sea caves while snorkelling in crystalline waters. Beginners and experienced paddleboarders alike will find their rhythm with our instructors covering the fundamentals before you set out. This isn't a lesson disguised as sightseeing—you'll genuinely discover the lesser-known pockets of this Ligurian coast, dipping below the surface to see what lives underneath.
Private point-to-point transfer between Naples and Sorrento covering the 90-minute journey in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, airport, or station on either end. The driver handles navigation while you settle in, with infant seats and wheelchair access available. All fuel and taxes included; you just need to specify your accommodation details and arrival information when booking.
Cook alongside a Barese home cook in their own kitchen, learning recipes guarded in family notebooks and passed down through generations. This 2.5-hour session with Cesarine—Italy's network of passionate amateur cooks—centres on a four-course meal you'll help prepare: antipasto, fresh pasta, mains with contorni, and dolce. Wines from Apulian producers, water, and espresso accompany each course. You'll eat what you've made, sitting at their table and hearing the stories behind each dish.
Navigate the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without queuing, with a private art historian guide tailoring the pace to your needs. This three-hour tour is fully wheelchair accessible, letting you explore masterworks across multiple rooms at leisure. Your guide contextualises the art and architecture whilst you move through galleries and chapels at your own rhythm, stopping wherever interests you rather than following a standard group route.
Spend three hours at Leonarda's home kitchen in Salaparuta learning Sicilian cooking through a guided meal paired with four local wines. Chef Calogero prepares four courses using regional ingredients whilst you taste through Catarratto Chardonnay, Grillo, and Nero d'Avola blends. The experience sits at the intersection of food education and family hospitality—you're eating in someone's dining room, not a restaurant.
Explore Mount Etna's volcanic landscape on foot, then taste wines shaped by the mountain's unique terroir. This 6–8 hour private tour takes you through ancient forests and past craters and lava formations, followed by a visit to a working winery where sommeliers explain how volcanic soil influences the grapes. You'll walk at a relaxed pace with a guide, helmet, and walking stick provided. Lunch and tastings cost extra but can be arranged to suit your interests.