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Tours in Italy

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Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Cefalu or vice versa
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Cefalu or vice versa

Direct private car service between Palermo Airport and Cefalù (or reverse), covering the scenic 80km coastal route in roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, monitors your flight in real time, and waits up to an hour if needed. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with chilled water on hand, then step straight into your destination without transfers or delays.

1h 20m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $180
Street food and pasta in Rome
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Street food and pasta in Rome

A 2–3 hour ramble through Rome's neighbourhood eating spots, led by someone who lives here. You'll taste supplì, pizza, pasta, mortadella and street snacks at places Romans actually frequent—not the ones charging tourist prices. Between bites, your guide shares the history and character of the churches, bridges and piazzas you pass through, explaining why these dishes matter to the city and its people.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $158
Tour of the Etna cellars, typical lunch and wine tasting
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Tour of the Etna cellars, typical lunch and wine tasting

Spend six to seven hours exploring eastern Sicily's volcanic terrain and wine culture. This tour takes you through the Alcantara Valley's river gorge and natural pools, the hilltop town of Castiglione, and into a working winery cellar where you'll taste regional wines alongside a traditional lunch. You'll move between dramatic landscape and local flavours, guided through the patchwork of what makes this corner of Mount Etna's foothills distinctive.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $350
Full Day Boat Tour from Positano/Amalfi to Capri
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Boat Tour from Positano/Amalfi to Capri

Seven-hour coastal boat journey departing Positano, hugging the Amalfi shoreline before reaching Capri. You'll cruise past sea caves (Verde, Bianca, Corallo), discover dramatic rock formations, and swim in crystalline waters. The Blue Grotto is optional (€15 entry). Finish with a two-hour Capri stop for lunch at a waterfront restaurant of your choice, or simply explore the village before returning to Positano.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1199
Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Vatican Street Food Tour and Wine Experience with Local Guide

Spend two hours wandering Rome's neighbourhoods with a local guide, tasting your way through the city's food culture. You'll visit historic Prati and Borgo, sample freshly made pizza and cured meats, then explore Trionfale Market—one of Europe's largest covered markets—where you'll meet farmers, sip regional wines, and try Roman specialties like supplì and seasonal produce. It's a practical introduction to how locals actually eat here.

2 hoursfrom AUD $123
Private transfer from Napoli to Sorrento
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer from Napoli to Sorrento

A private car whisks you from Naples airport or city centre to Sorrento in just over an hour, with an experienced driver at the wheel. Your chauffeur handles luggage, shares local knowledge, and can point you towards decent restaurants without the fuss of trains or shared shuttles. The vehicle has WiFi so you can sort out accommodation details en route. Straightforward point-to-point transport for anyone arriving tired or wanting to skip the public transport queue.

1h 10mfrom AUD $158
Langhe Wine & Food Tour from Turin: Barolo and More
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Langhe Wine & Food Tour from Turin: Barolo and More

A nine-hour drive through Piedmont's rolling wine country, starting from Turin. You'll visit two hand-picked wineries in the Langhe region, touring cellars and tasting Barolo and regional varieties with a sommelier. The route winds through hazelnut groves and vineyard-draped hillsides, with lunch included and free time to wander a traditional village. Private transport gets you there and back.

9 hoursfrom AUD $735
Discover Rome - Walking city tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Discover Rome - Walking city tour

A two-hour guided walk through Rome's historic centre hits the major landmarks without the exhaustion. Your guide steers you past the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona—three sites that define the city. The route takes in elegant piazzas and iconic fountains at a sensible pace, ending with proper gelato from a local maker. No rushing, no filler.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
Local's Home Experience: Pasta & Tiramisu in Sorrento with Alessia
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Local's Home Experience: Pasta & Tiramisu in Sorrento with Alessia

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $241
afternoon tour from the mountains to the sea by e-bike
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

afternoon tour from the mountains to the sea by e-bike

Glide downhill from Genoa's elevated neighborhoods to the waterfront on an electric bike, covering the city's layered geography in under two hours. You'll pedal through hilltop vistas, weave the medieval alleyways of the centro storico, and finish along the Ligurian coast. The motor assist handles the climbs; gravity and momentum reward the descents.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $200
Ferrara Tour of Must-See Attractions with Local Top Rated Guide
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Ferrara Tour of Must-See Attractions with Local Top Rated Guide

Explore Ferrara's Renaissance heart with a private guide over three hours, uncovering the architectural legacy of the Este dynasty. This UNESCO-listed city blends medieval foundations with Renaissance refinement, earning its reputation across Europe as an unexpectedly modern historic centre. Your guide leads you through piazzas, palaces and civic spaces that shaped northern Italian culture for centuries. Comfortable footwear essential.

3 hoursfrom AUD $476
Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour From Messina
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour From Messina

A four-and-a-half-hour private drive from Messina explores two hilltop villages in northeastern Sicily. After collecting you from your agreed location, you'll spend an hour in Castelmola, a medieval settlement perched above the coast, before heading to Taormina for a leisurely two-hour wander through its lanes, piazzas, and local shops. The driver handles navigation; you set the pace.

4h 30mfrom AUD $215
Rome Private Full Day Shore Excursion 9 hours
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Private Full Day Shore Excursion 9 hours

A 9-hour private tour from Civitavecchia cruise terminal covering Rome's essential landmarks—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, major piazzas and churches—aboard your own sedan or minivan with an English-speaking driver. You set the pace and itinerary while your driver provides commentary from the vehicle. Pickup at 07:30, return by 16:30. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

9 hoursfrom AUD $785
Pompeii & Wine Tasting : Private Day Trip from Naples
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Pompeii & Wine Tasting : Private Day Trip from Naples

Spend a morning exploring Pompeii's haunting ruins buried by volcanic ash nearly two millennia ago, then settle into a vineyard lunch on Vesuvius's slopes. Your private driver handles transport from Naples while you wander the preserved Roman streets at your own pace before sitting down to local antipasti, fresh pasta, and wines grown in volcanic soil. Five to six hours total, perfect for coupling archaeology with a proper meal.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $333
Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Small Group from Viareggio
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Small Group from Viareggio

An 11.5-hour small-group tour from Viareggio exploring Tuscany's medieval heartland. Visit Siena to uncover the pageantry of the Palio horse race and its iconic Campo square, then venture to San Gimignano to wander amongst its famous towers and artisan pottery studios. Roll through the Chianti countryside to a working wine estate for tastings alongside regional cheeses and oils.

11h 30mfrom AUD $275
The Art of Italian Aperitivo: A Hands-on Cocktail Class
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

The Art of Italian Aperitivo: A Hands-on Cocktail Class

Learn to craft classic Italian aperitivo cocktails in an intimate, informal setting over two hours. You'll master shaking techniques and balance, creating three cocktails to take you through the rituals of aperitivo culture. The host runs this from a compact personal space—cosy rather than slick—where the focus stays on hands-on learning and the social pleasure of mixing drinks alongside friends.

2 hoursfrom AUD $98
Amalfi Drive from Salerno
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Amalfi Drive from Salerno

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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $433
Full Day Tour from Sorrento to Capri
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Tour from Sorrento to Capri

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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $241
e-bike tour along the cycle path of the Apulian Aqueduct
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

e-bike tour along the cycle path of the Apulian Aqueduct

Pedal through Puglia's countryside on a guided 3-hour e-bike route that weaves between Locorotondo's whitewashed hilltop town and the Apulian Aqueduct's lesser-known cycleway. You'll roll through vineyards, oak woods and pine groves, passing trulli farmhouses and ancient masserie while learning how this 19th-century water infrastructure shaped the region. Quiet country lanes and gentle gradients suit most riders, with e-bikes available to hire locally if you're not bringing your own.

3 hoursfrom AUD $78
All Inclusive Kids Tour of Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

All Inclusive Kids Tour of Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's

Navigate the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica with your family over three hours, guided by someone who tailors the experience to your group's pace and interests. Skip-the-line access means less standing about, more time exploring frescoes, Renaissance art and architectural grandeur. Kids stay engaged through interactive challenges and hunts rather than passively trailing behind—everyone learns something, nobody gets bored.

3 hoursfrom AUD $591
4h Catamaran Private Tour & Cruise on Lake Como with Aperitif
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4h Catamaran Private Tour & Cruise on Lake Como with Aperitif

Cruise Lake Como aboard its sole catamaran, gliding past grand lakeside estates in unhurried silence. This three-hour private voyage includes aperitif and wine, with your skipper on hand to chat in Italian, English or French. The boat rocks gently beneath you as you take in one of Italy's most storied waters—a genuinely peaceful alternative to the crowded shore-side hotels and restaurants.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1832
Private Cruise to Capri from Sorrento - yacht 50'
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Cruise to Capri from Sorrento - yacht 50'

Eight-hour private yacht cruise departing Sorrento, circumnavigating Capri's dramatic coastline with stops for swimming and snorkelling in crystalline waters. The 50-foot vessel accommodates up to 12 guests, offering close-up views of sea caves, hidden coves and the island's cliff-lined shores. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary throughout. Included are snorkelling gear, light refreshments, towels and all fuel—you'll simply bring your swimsuit and appetite for exploration.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4829
Food Tour Among Markets, Flavours and Local Secrets
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Food Tour Among Markets, Flavours and Local Secrets

Spend three hours roaming Palermo's markets and street-food stalls with a local guide who'll steer you toward the recipes locals guard jealously. You'll taste arancini still warm from the fryer, bite into sandwiches assembled at family-run counters, sample grilled meat, and finish at a century-old gelateria. Drinks included throughout—fresh orange juice, beer, water—to cut through the heat and richness.

3 hoursfrom AUD $208
Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting

Explore the Sicilian villages where Coppola shot The Godfather, travelling by private car with a local guide who unpicks the film's history alongside genuine Mafia lore and Sicily's cultural backdrop. Wander the unchanged streets of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, step inside Bar Vitelli and the church where Michael's wedding scene played out, then sit down to wood-fired pizza made with local ingredients and paired with Sicilian wine or beer. Five to six hours total, pick-up from your hotel or port included.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $396
Bicycle Rental in Lecce
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Bicycle Rental in Lecce

Rent a bike in Lecce and explore Puglia's towns at your own pace, swapping car journeys for pedal power. Choose from city bikes, trekking models, e-bikes, or tandem setups—all fitted with essentials like locks, lights and repair kits. The rental works for solo riders and families alike, with options for kids' seats and pet carriers. You're free to plot your route, stop where you fancy, and ditch the guidebook crowds.

1 day – 7 daysfrom AUD $30
Florence Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Florence Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Work with a professional photographer for three hours exploring [Florence](/places/florence)'s most photogenic corners. This private lesson adapts to your level, whether you're learning the basics or refining your eye. Your guide spots compelling shots across the city—from recognisable monuments to backstreet character and sweeping vistas—then coaches you through capturing them. You'll develop a sharper visual sense and walk away with stronger images and clearer creative direction.

3 hoursfrom AUD $250
Private Cruise around Capri - yacht 40'
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Cruise around Capri - yacht 40'

Sail around Capri aboard a 40-foot private yacht for eight hours, exploring sea caves, hidden coves and crystalline swimming spots at your own pace. Your skipper provides live English commentary while you navigate the island's dramatic coastline. The price includes snorkelling gear, light refreshments, towels and fuel—just bring your swimmers and book lunch separately at one of the waterfront restaurants if you fancy it.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4163
3 Ports Private Excursions from Florence Rome Naples
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

3 Ports Private Excursions from Florence Rome Naples

Book three separate shore excursions across Italy's cruise ports in one package deal. From Livorno, explore Pisa and [Florence](/places/florence) or venture into Tuscany's countryside. The Rome stop includes city highlights minus museum interiors. Your finale takes you down the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Sorrento and Positano. Groups up to eight travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking drivers who handle logistics, ensuring you're back at each port on schedule.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $4796
Daily excursions and guaranteed fun in Argentario
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Daily excursions and guaranteed fun in Argentario

Spend a day exploring Argentario's coastline and nearby islands by boat, with swims and snorkelling in sheltered bays. Choose between half-day paddles around Porto Ercole's rocky coves or longer trips to Giglio's mix of sand and stone beaches or the more remote Giannutri. Equipment—snorkels, paddles, floats and seabobs—comes with the package, as do drinks and snacks. Tours run 4–14 hours depending on your pick.

4 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $2165
Rome Golf Cart Small Group Tour: Landmarks, Views and Fountains
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Golf Cart Small Group Tour: Landmarks, Views and Fountains

Pilot your own golf cart through Rome's central streets on a guided three-hour tour with fewer than six fellow travellers. You'll navigate past the city's most recognisable monuments and lesser-known corners, stopping at fountains and vantage points that reveal Rome's layered past. Your driver—fluent in English or Italian—shares stories that bring the streets and piazzas to life, turning a standard sightseeing loop into a more personal exploration.

3h 10mfrom AUD $250
Full-Day Private Capri Cruise from Sorrento
★ 5.0 (7)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full-Day Private Capri Cruise from Sorrento

Skip the crowds and cruise Capri's coastline on a private gozzo, a traditional wooden fishing boat rebuilt to modern standards. Your eight-to-nine-hour journey from Sorrento is helmed by an experienced captain who tailors the itinerary to your rhythm. You'll swim in hidden coves, explore sea grottos, and sip Prosecco while limestone cliffs rise around you. The boat carries everything you need—snorkelling gear, fresh water, snacks—so you arrive relaxed and leave with genuine stories, not postcard moments.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2998
Verona Pub Crawl Explore Nightlife with New Friends
★ 5.0 (7)
🍹 Nightlife
Italy

Verona Pub Crawl Explore Nightlife with New Friends

Meet locals and travellers at three neighbourhood bars across Verona's medieval centre over two and a half hours. Your bilingual guide leads the group through lively venues where you'll play games, chat with regulars, and build friendships over drinks at wallet-friendly prices. The night winds down at a final spot where your new mates can keep going if the mood takes you.

2h 20m – 2h 40mfrom AUD $33
From the Mountain to the Sea:Erice and the Reserve of Monte Cofano
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

From the Mountain to the Sea:Erice and the Reserve of Monte Cofano

Pedal through northwestern Sicily on a guided cycling tour linking the medieval hilltop town of Erice with the Monte Cofano nature reserve. A private minivan collects you from Palermo, then you switch to bikes for a moderate-paced ride through striking landscapes and culturally rich terrain. The route suits most fitness levels, with professional guides and support throughout the day. You'll see why locals value these routes for their mix of natural drama and historical depth.

1 dayfrom AUD $250
Rome: 4 Major Basilicas Private Tour with Driver at Disposal
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome: 4 Major Basilicas Private Tour with Driver at Disposal

A four-hour private tour exploring Rome's grandest basilicas with a knowledgeable guide and dedicated driver. Visit San Giovanni in Laterano (the papal cathedral), Santa Maria Maggiore (an Early Christian architectural jewel), and San Paolo fuori le Mura, where St Paul was laid to rest. You'll encounter centuries of religious art, mosaics, and sacred architecture across three of Christianity's most significant churches.

4 hoursfrom AUD $649
Forest Bathing in Tuscany with Wild Crafted Tea
★ 5.0 (7)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Italy

Forest Bathing in Tuscany with Wild Crafted Tea

Spend three hours in Lunigiana's woodlands learning Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of deliberately sensing a forest's rhythms and textures. Your certified guide leads a small group through the gorge at Mochignano, where you'll encounter pools, waterfalls, and the weathered remains of a medieval mill and bridge. The walk concludes with a tea ceremony featuring foraged herbal blends and plant-based nibbles, all prepared on-site. No experience necessary—just show up ready to notice.

3 hoursfrom AUD $100
Bronte Pistachio Farm Tour and Lunch with Farmer
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Bronte Pistachio Farm Tour and Lunch with Farmer

Spend four hours on a Sicilian pistachio farm with Chris and Barbara, growers who know these volcanic slopes intimately. Walk through orchards where Bronte's prized pistachio thrives in mineral-rich lava soil, then sit down to a leisurely lunch built entirely around their crop—from appetisers through to dessert. You'll visit their farm shop and leave understanding why locals call this green gold.

4 hoursfrom AUD $406
Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello

A 6–7 hour guided walk along Lake Como's western shore, beginning in Tremezzo and following the ancient Greenway footpath to Ossuccio. From there, take a public boat to Isola Comacina, Lake Como's sole island and a significant early medieval archaeological zone ringed by Mediterranean scrub and olive groves. Return by boat and continue on foot to Villa Balbianello in Lenno, an 18th-century lakeside villa set in wooded grounds. Your AIGAE-certified guide leads the entire route.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $283
Horseback riding for experts between the lake and the mountains
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Horseback riding for experts between the lake and the mountains

A rigorous 4.5-hour ride through the foothills and lakeside terrain around Como, designed for experienced riders comfortable at pace. You'll cover alpine tracks and open ground on fit Arabian horses, breaking midway for a spread of cured meats, cheese and wine. The outfit provides protective kit and all refreshment; you bring horsemanship and stamina. Public transport reaches the meeting point.

4h 30mfrom AUD $333
Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums evening private tour with pickup
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums evening private tour with pickup

Skip the queues and experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on an evening private tour with art historian guidance. Travel from your hotel by van, then walk through Renaissance masterpieces at a pace you set, culminating in Michelangelo's chapel illuminated by 7,000 LEDs designed to mirror candlelit reverence. The 2.5-hour journey covers papal apartments, iconic galleries and courtyards, finishing with views of St Peter's dome from the entrance terrace as daylight fades.

2h 30mfrom AUD $664
Easy ride to Biderosa, Berchida, & Capo Comino, with Electric Mountain Bikes
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Easy ride to Biderosa, Berchida, & Capo Comino, with Electric Mountain Bikes

Pedal the Sardinian coastline on an e-bike, covering six hours along Italy's north-eastern shore. This guided ride threads through coastal villages—Sos Alinos, Biderosa, Berchida, Capo Comino and Santa Lucia—using electric mountain bikes to access hidden seaside spots without the grind. The motor handles steep sections, leaving you free to absorb raw Mediterranean scenery and limestone cliffs meeting turquoise water.

6 hoursfrom AUD $152
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