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Private Cooking Class in Rome with a Local Expert Cristina

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Cooking Class in Rome with a Local Expert Cristina

Learn to cook two or three traditional Roman dishes in Cristina's home kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and conversation. This four-hour private class strips away the tourist version of Italian cooking—you'll work with Cristina's family recipes in an actual Roman residence, potentially meeting her regular dinner guests, and hear stories about the city from someone who lives here rather than performs for visitors.

Castelli Romani Tour by Vespa

Tear through the Castelli Romani hills on a Vespa, tracing Rome's ancient roots across seven hours of countryside riding. Stop at the legendary Appian Way—history's most storied road—then pull into Ariccia for lunch at a traditional fraschette, sampling Roman classics. Spin past the Pope's lakeside getaway on Albano's shores and explore the Byzantine mosaics at Grottaferrata Abbey. A scooter ride that weaves archaeology, food, and landscape into one afternoon.

Rome in a Golf Cart Shared tour of Catacomb Ancient Appian

Travel the Ancient Appian Way by golf cart to explore Rome's early Christian heritage. This 2.5-hour shared tour winds past the city's defensive walls, the striking Pyramid of Cestius, and descends into underground catacombs where frescoed tunnels reveal how Christians lived and worshipped in secret. A small group (max 7 people) experience both above-ground imperial landmarks and the subterranean chambers that shaped the faith's foundation in the Roman empire.

Surf lessons

A 90-minute introduction to surfing on Italy's coast, where you'll paddle out on provided boards and learn to read the water. Whether you're after genuine exercise or simply want to feel alive on the ocean, this session connects you with the sea in a straightforward, practical way. Boards and kit supplied.

Sorrento to Capri private Tour by a luxury boat

Escape Sorrento's crowds aboard a private luxury vessel bound for Capri's dramatic coastline. Your seven-to-eight-hour voyage includes a skilled skipper navigating hidden coves, crystal-clear swimming spots, and snorkelling opportunities in waters few tourists reach. The crew handles refreshments—prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks, snacks—while you recline on deck or plunge into the Mediterranean. Ideal for marking occasions with close friends or family in style.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2639

Guided Tour in Morgantina. Visit Morgantina.

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Guided Tour in Morgantina. Visit Morgantina.

Walk through Morgantina's ancient ruins with a guide who traces the myth of Demeter and Kore across this hillside site in inland Sicily. This 30-minute to 90-minute tour cuts through the quieter corners of the island, away from coastal crowds. You'll uncover the archaeological layers and stories embedded in the stone—temples, housing quarters, and marketplaces—while picking up the cultural threads that have shaped this corner of Sicily for millennia.

30 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $215

Small-Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Puglia

★ 5.0 (6)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Small-Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Puglia

Learn kiteboarding on one of Puglia's finest stretches of coast with an IKO-certified instructor in this two-hour small-group session. You'll master kite control and foundational techniques in an intimate setting of up to three participants. All safety and kite gear is provided, though you'll want your own wetsuit for comfort in the water.

Private Tour: Guided Hike in Tuscany with Transport from Siena

A seven-hour private excursion combining countryside walking with cultural exploration, departing from Siena. Hike through Tuscany's characteristic landscape of cypress-lined valleys, olive terraces and vineyard slopes with a qualified guide, then break for lunch at a working farm paired with local wine. The afternoon shifts to San Gimignano, where you'll explore the walled medieval town's narrow cobbled streets, towers and artisan shops before returning to your hotel by minivan.

Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast or Vice Versa

Skip the Naples train station queues and get to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) on your own schedule. This two-hour private transfer pairs you with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well and can point you toward worthwhile stops along the way. You'll travel in a climate-controlled sedan, minivan, or minibus with complimentary water and WiFi, arriving refreshed rather than frazzled from battling public transport.

Rome Vineyards Wine tasting Private Day Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Castelli Romani wine region southeast of Rome with a private driver who knows the territory inside out. You'll visit two working vineyards nestled among volcanic hills and ancient villages, learning how the landscape and local history shaped the wines produced here. Your driver handles navigation and can share insights into the area's food, culture, and countryside character whilst you relax between stops.

Capri night

A 6-8 hour evening boat tour circling Capri's rocky shoreline, starting with Queen Giovanna beach before navigating the island's illuminated sea caves, stacks and coves under darkening skies. You'll anchor for multiple swims in transparent waters, then have the option to dock at Marina Grande for a few hours to explore the town's bars and clubs before returning to sea for sunrise.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1998

Lake Como Day Tour: Villas, Iconic Landscapes, and Scenic Cruise

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Lake Como Day Tour: Villas, Iconic Landscapes, and Scenic Cruise

A full-day circuit of Lake Como's most photographed estates and waterside towns. You'll drive the western shore to Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, exploring their terraced gardens and lakefront settings, then board a three-hour boat for the return journey past Varenna and Bellagio. The route takes in alpine ridgelines, vintage villas, and the rhythm of water traffic—10 to 12 hours door-to-door from Como.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Ravello, Amalfi and Pompeii private full day tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Ravello, Amalfi and Pompeii private full day tour

A seven-to-eight-hour private tour connecting three iconic Campanian destinations: the clifftop village of Ravello, the coastal town of Amalfi, and the haunting remains of Pompeii. You'll travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes with a local English-speaking driver who knows the back routes and best stops for views of Mount Vesuvius. The route includes breathing room to wander each location at your own pace, a lunch break at a driver-recommended restaurant, and the option to explore Pompeii independently or with a private archaeologist.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1316

Sightseeing Walking Tour of Rome By Night: Trevi Fountain & Other Highlights

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sightseeing Walking Tour of Rome By Night: Trevi Fountain & Other Highlights

Two-hour evening walk through Rome's centrepiece landmarks with a local art historian. You'll navigate Navona Square, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and surrounding neighbourhoods without queue delays. The guide unravels the history and architecture behind each stop, moving at a comfortable pace through Rome's most recognisable streets. Best tackled early in your visit to get your bearings and understand the city's layers.

Private transfers in the city of Rome (one way)

Skip the chaos of Rome's public transport and taxis. This private transfer whisks you across the city in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle driven by an English-speaking professional. Whether you're heading from Fiumicino Airport to your hotel or crossing town for dinner, you'll arrive refreshed rather than frazzled. Journeys typically take 15 minutes to an hour depending on traffic and destination.

15 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $67

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Rome

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Rome

Hire a Rome-based professional photographer for a private one-hour session capturing your travel moments. You'll work with a vetted local who knows the city's best light, quietest corners, and photo-worthy spots. Walk away with 20–65 edited digital images delivered within five days. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, documenting a family milestone, or simply want proper photos from your trip, this beats the selfie.

1 hourfrom AUD $463

Venice LUXURY Private Day Tour with Gondola ride - from Rome

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Venice LUXURY Private Day Tour with Gondola ride - from Rome

A full-day private excursion from Rome to Venice via business-class train, combining a guided walk through the city's canal-threaded centre with visits to the glassblowing workshops of Murano and the pastel-hued fishing villages of Burano. You'll see the Basilica di San Marco or Doge's Palace, experience a 45-minute gondola ride, and return to Rome by evening. Fifteen to sixteen hours total, with a private escort and luxury car transfers at both ends.

15 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $2998

Monreale e Piana degli Albanesi : Bike & Cannoli

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Monreale e Piana degli Albanesi : Bike & Cannoli

Cycle through the Palermo hinterland to discover Monreale and Piana degli Albanesi, strongholds of Arbëreshë culture where Albanian-speaking communities have thrived since the 15th century. This bike tour weaves together landscape, history and food—you'll pedal past Byzantine traditions, visit local landmarks, and taste authentic cannoli made by families who've guarded these recipes across generations. A moderate ride that connects you with a living diaspora rarely encountered by casual visitors.

The soul and taste of Naples

A three-hour guided walk through Naples led by archaeologists and art historians who've spent their lives in the city. You'll discover monuments and hidden corners through the eyes of locals—the kind who know the stories behind the facades and the contradictions that make Naples tick. Expect passion, anecdotes, and genuine insight into what shaped this layered Mediterranean city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $366

Private Appian Way (Appia Antica) Tour in Rome by Golf Cart

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Appian Way (Appia Antica) Tour in Rome by Golf Cart

Roll through Rome's oldest road on a private golf cart, covering three millennia of ruins within Appia Antica Regional Park. This 3-hour guided tour takes groups up to four people past the sprawling remains of Maxentius's palace and villa, the haunting exteriors of Caecilia Metella's tomb, and the entrance to the catacombs where early Christians worshipped underground. Your driver provides live historical context as you navigate the cobblestones and grassy verges at a pace that lets you actually absorb the layered archaeology.

Photo Tour in the popular district of Pigneto

A three-hour photo walk through Pigneto, Rome's working-class neighbourhood that shaped Italian cinema. You'll navigate streets layered with neorealist history, contemporary murals by internationally recognised street artists, and the lived culture of its diverse residents. The route balances architectural storytelling with visual composition, offering plenty of frameable moments across a compact, walkable area.

A Charming Verona Small Group Stress Free City Tour with a Local Guide

Walk Verona's lanes with a knowledgeable local who steers clear of the obvious tourist traps. This two-hour ramble unpicks the city's Shakespearean legacy—Romeo and Juliet's supposed haunts, the balcony, and deeper stories—whilst revealing quieter corners and the actual history beneath the romance mythology. Small groups keep things intimate; pick morning or afternoon slots to suit your rhythm.

Sorrento Transfer to Rome with Pompeii Guided tour or Vice Versa

Travel between Sorrento and Rome with a stop at Pompeii's archaeological site. This five-hour private transfer includes an English-speaking driver, a two-hour guided tour of Pompeii's ruins, fuel, tolls, and parking. The service departs from your accommodation or transport hub and delivers you to your destination, with flexibility to reverse the itinerary. Groups of up to eight travellers can bring one suitcase each, and child seats are available. Pompeii entry tickets are separate but can be pre-arranged.

Private Capri Boat Tour with Nerano Stop – Departing from Capri

A seven-hour private boat journey along Capri's dramatic coastline, skippered by a local who knows the hidden anchorages. You'll swim in sheltered bays, visit the village of Nerano for lunch, and snorkel where few tourists venture. The boat holds maximum seven people, so there's room to move without crowds. Drinks flow throughout—water, beer, prosecco, limoncello—and snacks keep hunger at bay between stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Violin museum, Stradivari + medieval villages, tour from Milan

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Violin museum, Stradivari + medieval villages, tour from Milan

An eight-hour drive from Milan through two northern Italian regions, visiting medieval strongholds and Cremona's renowned violin museum. Your guide navigates you through Lombardy and Emilia Romagna's layered history—from fortress architecture to the workshops where Stradivari crafted his instruments. You'll see castles perched above villages that have barely changed in centuries, stopping in towns where Renaissance craftsmen once worked. Tickets to museums and fortifications are separate, giving you flexibility to choose what interests you most.

8 hoursfrom AUD $749

Pisa and Lucca Shore Excursion from La Spezia Port

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa and Lucca Shore Excursion from La Spezia Port

Explore two medieval Tuscan towns in a single 9-hour outing from La Spezia Port. Pisa and Lucca showcase strikingly different characters—Pisa built on Roman foundations with its famous leaning tower, Lucca enclosed by Renaissance walls and laid out like a Roman garrison. Your private driver handles transport and commentary from the vehicle, leaving you free to wander the piazzas, climb towers, and browse local shops at your own pace. Optional wine tasting at a Montecarlo vineyard available on request.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1649

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cooking Class with a View in Lake Como

Master three signature Northern Italian dishes in a light-filled penthouse overlooking Lake Como's alpine backdrop. This three-hour hands-on class teaches you polenta balls, buckwheat ravioli, and a traditional flour-based dessert using techniques passed down through Lombardy's culinary tradition. Your hosts—passionate locals—guide you through each stage, then you sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines and house-made limoncello.

Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Trento

Spend three hours in a Trento home learning to make three regional dishes from a passionate local cook, then sit down together to eat what you've prepared with wine and coffee. You'll pick up techniques rooted in everyday Trentino cooking whilst getting a genuine sense of how Italians actually eat at home. It's the kind of knowledge that stays with you long after you've left.

Small-group Street food tour in Messina

Spend three hours wandering Messina's back streets with a local food guide who knows every corner shop worth visiting. You'll stop at three family-run suppliers—the kind locals actually shop at—sampling regional specialities as you go. This small-group tour (max 12 people) pairs street-level sightseeing with proper tastings of sweet and savoury Sicilian staples, giving you both the flavour profile and the lay of the land.

3 hoursfrom AUD $165

Naples Shore Tour City Tour, Pompeii & Winery .

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Naples Shore Tour City Tour, Pompeii & Winery .

This 8–9 hour shore excursion combines Naples' layered urban fabric with two of Campania's heavyweight attractions. Start with a panoramic drive through the city's historic quarters, past Castel Sant'Elmo and along the Posillipo coastline, taking in views across the bay towards Vesuvius and the islands beyond. Continue to the volcanic slopes where a winery offers tastings of wines grown in Vesuvius's shadow, then finish at Pompeii's sprawling ruins—best explored with a hired guide to decode the site's architectural and social detail.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $441

Discover San Polo, Rialto & Frari: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Discover San Polo, Rialto & Frari: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

A two-hour private walking tour through Venice's San Polo district and the Rialto quarter, tracing the footsteps of Renaissance merchants, bankers and the city's legendary night-time characters. Your guide navigates the warren of medieval streets to the Frari Church, the neighbourhood's architectural centrepiece, revealing how commerce and intrigue shaped this corner of Venice. A guided exploration rather than a rushed overview, with your guide's full attention for the duration.

The Best of Polignano a Mare Walking Tour and Special Coffee Tasting

Explore Polignano a Mare's clifftop lanes and hidden coves with a local guide who unpacks the town's layered past and present. This 90-minute walk threads through the whitewashed old quarter, past natural sea caves carved into the limestone, while you discover why the local coffee tradition matters here. You'll taste the regional brew and learn what sets it apart—a small ritual that anchors you to place. Puglia's dramatic coastline does the visual heavy lifting; your guide provides the context.

Private Modena old town walking tour

Navigate Modena's medieval heart with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours, uncovering the city's architectural treasures and layered history. This intimate walking tour cuts through the centro storico, revealing the sites that shaped this Emilia-Romagna gem—from the Duomo's Romanesque façade to the ducal palaces that line cobbled squares. You'll move at a conversational pace, picking up the stories behind each piazza and portico.

2 hoursfrom AUD $300

Private Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour From Sorrento

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour From Sorrento

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's most celebrated spots, departing Sorrento by fast ferry. You'll drive the dramatic cliff road in a private convertible or minibus, descend into the Blue Grotto by small boat, ascend Monte Solaro via chairlift for panoramic views, wander Piazzetta's boutique-lined square, and finish at Augustus Gardens overlooking the Faraglioni rock formations. All transport, ferries, and site admission are handled—just bring your appetite for lunch.

2025 Private Jubilee Tour

Walk through two of Rome's most significant basilicas—San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore—with a guide who knows their 2,000-year history inside out. This three-hour private tour traces the spiritual geography of Jubilee pilgrimages, stopping at a neighbourhood bakery for a taste of traditional Roman baking. You'll move at your own pace through spaces that have shaped Christian Rome, without the usual crowds.

3 hoursfrom AUD $541

Private Tour and Lunch in a typical restaurant in old town

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour and Lunch in a typical restaurant in old town

Explore Genoa's medieval core by rickshaw, guided through the tight laneways of Maddalena and grand piazzas like Via Garibaldi and De Ferrari. Your four-hour tour culminates with lunch at E prie rosse, a neighbourhood favourite tucked into the old town, serving daily-changing regional dishes with wine, water, pudding and coffee included. A guide shares the city's stories and quirks as you roll through centuries-old streets.

Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Siracusa

Spend four hours in Siracusa learning how locals eat. Start in the bustling market and neighbourhood food shops hunting down ingredients, then move to a home kitchen for a cooking demonstration. Sit down to a four-course meal with wine, cooked and shared by your Sicilian host. This isn't a performance—it's an afternoon spent learning how someone actually cooks at home, tasting what matters to them.

4 hoursfrom AUD $231

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa walking tour with private shooting

A guided walk through Pisa's landmarks with a professional photographer capturing you at key spots. Over 2–3 hours, you'll visit the Leaning Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli, the Arno riverfront, and Keith Haring's Tuttomondo mural. Rather than juggling cameras yourself, you're free to explore whilst a photographer and guide handle the images. Polished photos arrive digitally after the tour ends.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $291

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Back & Forth Rome Civitavecchia Port

Private return transfer service from Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome with flexible timing. An English-speaking driver collects you at 8:00am with name placard, delivers you to your chosen Rome location, then retrieves you at an agreed time (typically 3–4pm) for the return journey. You set the agenda in Rome—explore independently while the driver handles logistics and gets you back to the port with time to board.

Taormina Private Walking Tour

A guided walk through Sicily's most celebrated hilltop town, perched 205 metres above the Ionian Sea. This 2-hour 10-minute tour uncovers Taormina's layered history and quieter corners, moving beyond the postcard views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna that drew 19th-century writers like D.H. Lawrence. You'll navigate the town's spine—Corso Umberto—and explore its medieval Cathedral, a rare architectural specimen, whilst your guide peels back the centuries to reveal the place as locals know it.

2h 10mfrom AUD $278

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