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

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

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.

2 Hours Sunset Cruise of Positano

A two-hour boat journey along Positano's coastline timed for sunset, with prosecco and nibbles served as the light fades across the Tyrrhenian Sea. You'll drift past dramatic cliffs and hidden coves while the sky shifts through amber and rose tones. Bring a friend, a partner, or join other travellers for an evening that doesn't require much beyond showing up and watching the day end from the water.

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.

Exclusive Private Tour of the Vatican Museums

A three-hour private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica led by a licensed guide who bypasses queues and sets the pace to your interests. You'll encounter Renaissance masterworks by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini whilst learning the stories woven through centuries of art and faith. Tailored for those wanting substance over spectacle—whether tackling it for the first time or returning with fresh eyes.

Boat tour Porto Cervo - Maddalena archipelago

Explore the Maddalena archipelago's hidden coves and crystalline waters aboard your own private vessel for eight hours. Based in Porto Cervo, you'll navigate to remote anchorages—Cala Granara, the Pink Beach, and Budelli's turquoise shallows—without the constraints of set schedules or tour-group timing. A qualified captain handles navigation while you sprawl across generous sundecks, swim, snorkel, or paddle board in near-deserted spots. Groups up to nine people enjoy exclusivity and comfort: air-conditioned cabin, onboard facilities, even WiFi.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2330

Transfer from Naples to Positano with 2 hours Private Tour in Pompeii

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

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Transfer from Naples to Positano with 2 hours Private Tour in Pompeii

Travel from Naples to Positano in a private air-conditioned minivan with a two-hour guided stop at Pompeii's archaeological ruins. Your professional driver collects you from Naples Airport, Central Station, or your hotel and delivers you to Positano, weaving in an expert-led walk through the preserved Roman city before continuing south. The four-hour journey combines efficient transport with substantial time to explore one of Italy's most significant historical sites, guided by someone who knows the site intimately.

Pompei Private Full Day Tour from Rome – Amalfi optional - Luxury

A private full-day excursion from Rome to Pompeii with a licensed guide and luxury vehicle at your disposal. Wander the ash-preserved streets and dwellings of this Roman city, stopped in time by Vesuvius's eruption two millennia ago. Your guide contextualises the ruins while you explore at a measured pace, followed by free time to lunch locally before the return journey to Rome.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1047

San Gimignano, Saffron and Vernaccia Wine from Florence

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

San Gimignano, Saffron and Vernaccia Wine from Florence

This eight-hour excursion from [Florence](/places/florence) whisks you through medieval Tuscany, anchored by San Gimignano's tower-studded skyline and a working winery producing crisp Vernaccia. You'll taste wines alongside a proper lunch—saffron features seasonally—and pause in the fortified village of Monteriggioni. Small groups (two to eight) travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable local guide steering the route.

Private Walking Tour in the Historic Center of Rome

Walk through Rome's historic centre with a certified guide who steers you past the monumental squares, baroque fountains and Renaissance facades that define the city. Over two to three hours, you'll move through layered centuries of architecture and urban design, picking up the navigational confidence locals have and hearing stories that maps don't tell. Gelato or coffee included to fuel the ramble.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117

Pompeii & Vesuvius Hike Small Group Priority Access from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (6)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Pompeii & Vesuvius Hike Small Group Priority Access from Sorrento

This eight-hour excursion from Sorrento pairs a walk through the preserved streets of Pompeii with a climb to the crater rim of Mount Vesuvius. You'll travel by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide, bypassing entry queues at both sites. An archaeologist leads a two-hour exploration of Pompeii's houses, forums and temples, then you hike the volcano's slopes for views across the Bay of Naples. Groups stay small—fewer than 22 people—to keep the experience personal rather than rushed.

8 hoursfrom AUD $208

WINE TOUR and SELINUNTE - Private Tour starts from Palermo

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

WINE TOUR and SELINUNTE - Private Tour starts from Palermo

This seven-hour private tour from Palermo pairs Sicilian wine country with ancient Greek ruins. You'll be collected from your hotel in a luxury Mercedes and driven through rolling vineyards to a local winery for tastings and a light lunch, then head to Selinunte's sprawling archaeological park. A local guide steers the day, adjusting pace and focus to suit you and your travelling companion. The combination captures both the region's viticultural present and its classical past.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $666

The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends

Explore Dorsoduro's shadowy corners on this two-hour evening walk through Venice's most unsettling addresses. Your local guide unravels the district's darker chapters—from the Bridge of Wonders and its tale of seven sisters to Ca' Dario, the mansion notorious for deaths among its former owners. You'll pass the gondola workshops of San Trovaso, stroll the atmospheric Zattere waterfront, and finish at the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, whose distinctive dome punctures the skyline. The route weaves history, architecture, and genuine local lore into an after-dark portrait of the city beyond the postcard.

2 hoursfrom AUD $316

Naples: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello small group with Boat option

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Naples: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello small group with Boat option

This eight-hour coastal loop departs Naples and threads through three distinctive Amalfi villages. You'll descend into Positano's stacked pastel neighbourhood, explore Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront, then climb to Ravello's clifftop villas and gardens. A small group (max eight) travels by Mercedes van with a local driver who provides regional context. Return to Naples as daylight fades. You set your own pace in each village—there's no rushing.

Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour

A three-hour private walking tour through Rome's early Christian landmarks, starting at the Lateran district where the first Popes held court. You'll enter San Giovanni in Laterano, the oldest Papal Basilica, then descend into the multilayered San Clemente to glimpse its 1st-century Mithras temple beneath medieval frescoes. The route takes in Santi Quattro Coronati and concludes at San Pietro in Vincoli to stand before Michelangelo's Moses. Your guide steers you past tourist queues and crafts the itinerary around your pace.

Private E-Bike Tour to Discover Alto Molise

Pedal through Alto Molise's quiet countryside on an e-bike, tracing ancient droving routes and visiting isolated rural churches. This 2-hour guided ride follows low-traffic roads past the famous 'Trans-Siberian of Italy' railway, weaving through UNESCO-listed biodiversity zones and small hamlets perched on hillsides. Stop at San Domenico, San Nicola di Bari, and the locals' 'Ammond Church' whilst discovering the region's distinctive flora and rural character.

Half Day Prosecco and Cheese Tasting from Venice

Travel from Venice into the Prosecco DOCG region to taste Italy's celebrated sparkling wine and artisanal cheeses from family producers. Over five hours, a local guide walks you through production methods, pairing principles, and the story behind each bottle and wedge. You'll sit down to a light lunch featuring cured meats and cheese, then return to Venice with a working knowledge of what makes these flavours sing together.

Private Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter Basilica

Skip the queues and explore the Vatican's masterworks with a dedicated guide over three hours. You'll move through the Museums' galleries, stand before Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling, wander Raphael's frescoed chambers, then enter St Peter's Basilica itself. Your guide shapes the route to match your pace and interests—whether you linger over Renaissance detail or move briskly through centuries of papal art.

Private transfer from Bari Airport to Polignano a mare

Skip the taxi queue at Bari Airport and arrive in Polignano a Mare by private car in 35 minutes. Your driver collects you from arrivals and handles the journey to this dramatic clifftop village in Puglia, leaving you free to settle in and start planning your explorations. Experienced locals staff these transfers, ready to point out worthwhile stops or share neighbourhood tips once you've landed.

Venice Private Transfer (Hotel, Port, Venice or Treviso Airport, Mestre TrainSt)

Door-to-door private transport from Venice's airports, train station, or cruise port to your accommodation. Pick your setup—car only or combined with motorboat to reach island hotels. Professional drivers meet you at arrival, handle luggage, and navigate the route that suits your plans. Journeys range from 15 minutes to three hours depending on your destination and chosen method.

15 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $208

Skip the Traffic: High-Speed Private Yacht Charter to Capri!

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

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Skip the Traffic: High-Speed Private Yacht Charter to Capri!

Cut through congestion on the Sorrento–[Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a speedboat charter straight to Capri. This private yacht service whisks you across the Mediterranean in 1–2 hours, skipping the crawl of coastal roads and ferry queues. A crew handles logistics—on-time departures, luggage, all the details—so you arrive refreshed and ready. Water, soft drinks, and light snacks come with it. Choose a direct run or add a scenic loop en route. Built for travellers who'd rather spend time in Capri than stuck in traffic.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Enchanting Rome at Night Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Enchanting Rome at Night Private Walking Tour

A private guided walk through Rome's historic centre after dark, when fountains and monuments glow against the night sky and temperatures drop. Your certified guide leads you through winding streets and celebrated piazzas, revealing how the city transforms once the sun sets. The combination of architectural grandeur, ambient sounds, and cooler evening air makes this a distinctly different way to experience the Eternal City over two to three hours.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117

Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival

Trace the Venetian Carnival's evolution over two hours on foot through Venice's oldest quarters, guided by a licensed local expert. Visit an atelier where mask artisans reveal their craft before you're dressed in hand-stitched period costumes and photographed in full regalia. Available year-round with optional hotel collection, this walk balances storytelling with hands-on tradition, offering genuine insight into why Venetians still celebrate as their ancestors did.

Exciting private tour of the Royal Palace and Bourbon Gallery

Explore Naples' grand architectural legacy on this four-hour guided walk through the city's most significant Bourbon-era landmarks. Start at the Royal Palace, where a marble staircase once impressed Montesquieu as Europe's finest, then move past the San Carlo Theatre before heading down to the underground Bourbon Gallery. Your guide unpacks how the Bourbons transformed Naples into one of Europe's wealthiest cities—home to Europe's first piped water system, pioneering waste separation, and early public vaccination programmes.

Excursion- FULL DAY - By boat Marzamemi

A six-hour boat journey to Capo Passero, the southernmost point of Sicily, where you'll explore a 35-hectare island separated from the mainland by shallow Ionian waters. The day includes fresh-caught seafood—grilled fish, squid, prawns—served alongside Pachino tomato bruschetta, local wine, and seasonal fruit. Air-conditioned transport to the departure point is included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $225

Private Guided Tour of Pompeii. Sunset Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Guided Tour of Pompeii. Sunset Tour

Explore Pompeii's best-preserved ruins during golden hour with a licensed archaeologist guide. This 2–3 hour afternoon tour bypasses daytime crowds and summer heat, revealing the buried Roman city's grandeur as light transforms the ancient streets, bathhouses, theatres, villas and temples. You'll navigate the same pathways residents walked nearly 2,000 years ago, discovering intricate mosaics, frescoes and the everyday spaces where Vesuvius caught Pompeii frozen in time.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $133

Private Natural Wine Vs Byodinamic and Organic Wine Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Natural Wine Vs Byodinamic and Organic Wine Tour

A six-and-a-half-hour deep-dive into Campania's winemaking philosophies, starting with a private drive to a working producer. You'll walk the vineyard, learn how conventional, organic, biodynamic and natural approaches differ in practice, then taste eight or nine wines spanning these methods alongside farm-made food. A dedicated bilingual sommelier guides you through tasting technique and pairing logic, using an aroma kit to decode what's in your glass. A tablet-based overview of wine's journey from ancient times to modern Campania rounds out the morning before lunch.

Exclusive Private Pasta Tasting & Cooking Class in Florence

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in a intimate 1900s Florentine workshop. This three-hour private or small-group session pairs hands-on instruction from a local chef with stories behind classic Tuscan recipes. You'll work with seasonal ingredients, master techniques you can practise at home, and taste what you've made. The workshop provides all equipment and ingredients, and welcomes vegetarians and those with dietary requirements—just flag these when booking.

Guided tour to the Archaeological Museum of Aidone - Morgantina.

Step into a modest Sicilian museum that punches well above its weight, housing treasures excavated from the ancient Greek settlement of Morgantina. Over 90 minutes, a knowledgeable guide walks you through rooms filled with sculpture, pottery and metalwork that speak to the sophistication of Greek communities on the island. You'll stand before the celebrated Morgantina Venus and lesser-known pieces that collectively paint a vivid picture of domestic life, religious practice and trade in the classical Mediterranean. The crowds stay away, leaving you space to linger and absorb.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $215

3 hour private boat tour on the island of Capri

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

3 hour private boat tour on the island of Capri

Explore Capri's hidden coves aboard a private boat with a skilled skipper guiding your three-hour journey. You'll anchor at secluded spots along the island's coastline, slip into transparent waters for swimming and snorkelling, then drift in whatever cove calls to you. The pace is yours—dive deep into the marine life or simply float and soak up the Mediterranean.

Aperitif on a boat at sunset in Palinuro

Spend ninety minutes aboard a boat off Palinuro watching the sun sink into the Tyrrhenian Sea while sampling regional antipasti and drinks. This floating aperitif draws on Cilento's coastal pantry—cured meats, cheeses, seafood preparations—served as the light shifts from gold to violet. It's less dinner theatre and more anchored pause: good food, good views, the smell of salt air.

Guided Hike from Castelmezzano to Pietrapertosa

A six-hour guided trek linking two stone villages in Basilicata's rugged interior. You'll walk the Seven Stones Path between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, dropping into valleys and climbing ridges through terrain that shifts between exposed rock and dense scrub. The trail weaves past seven waypoints marked with local stories—folklore about witches, old magic—told through installations and recorded soundtracks. Both villages cling to hillsides: one renowned for dwellings carved into cliff faces, the other anchored by Norman ruins. Moderate fitness required; small group, certified guide included.

Private driver from Naples airport to the center or vice versa

Meet your driver at Naples airport with a nameplate, then travel in a comfortable Mercedes-class vehicle directly to your hotel or accommodation in the city centre. The journey takes around 30 minutes, with your driver handling luggage and providing door-to-door service. Available Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.

Kayak bridge of the devil

Paddle down an Italian river in a compact packraft, navigating towards the striking Devil's Bridge in around 90 minutes. After a thorough safety briefing at the local rafting centre, you'll launch onto the water with experienced staff nearby. The journey builds towards a dramatic finish beneath the historic stone arch—a proper payoff for the paddle and a solid spot for photos. Suitable for families and mixed abilities.

Full day Capri small group with grottos

Explore Capri's dramatic coastline by boat over seven hours, ducking into sea caves and snorkelling off limestone cliffs. This small-group excursion takes in the island's volcanic geology—jagged Faraglioni rocks, hidden grottos, and turquoise coves—before a leisurely afternoon wandering Capri town's winding lanes, boutique shops and waterfront piazzas. Prosecco and local limoncello punctuate the day, with snorkelling gear and towels supplied.

Departure Transfer: Rome to Fiumicino Airport FCO by Luxury Van

Skip the queue and hassle of Rome's public transport to Fiumicino Airport with a dedicated driver collecting you from your hotel or address. This 40-minute private transfer gets you to FCO in a comfortable Mercedes van, leaving you to relax rather than navigate traffic or worry about luggage. Your chauffeur meets you on arrival and includes 15 minutes of flex time if you're running behind schedule.

Market Tour & Typical Dining at a Local's Home in Milan

Spend three and a half hours in Milan with a local home cook, starting at a neighbourhood market to select ingredients, then moving to their kitchen for a four-course meal prepared in front of you. You'll eat dishes rooted in Milanese family tradition—the kind passed down through generations—paired with Lombardy wines. This is hosted by Cesarine, a network of home cooks across Italy who cook in their own kitchens for small groups of travellers seeking genuine connection over food.

Oil Mill Private Tour with Guided Oil Tasting

Step into a working oil mill in Abruzzo and taste oils guided by production specialists and certified tasters rather than generic guides. The region's varied microclimates produce distinct flavour profiles, and you'll encounter the rare Castiglionese cultivar—found nowhere else on Earth except Valle del Fino. Over one to two hours, the team will walk you through pressing methods, answer technical questions, and help you develop an actual palate for olive oil rather than just sampling.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $58

Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa)

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa)

Private Mercedes minivan transfer connecting Verona and Riva del Garda in just over 80 minutes. Travel in climate-controlled comfort with leather seating, complimentary bottled water, and onboard WiFi to stay connected. The vehicle accommodates families with infant seats available, service animals welcome, and enough space for luggage and pushchairs. All taxes and fees included upfront—no hidden costs.

1h 20mfrom AUD $200

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