Tours in Italy
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Amalfi Coast and Pompeii Excavations VIP Tour from city of Naples
This 7–8 hour guided tour from Naples strings together three essential Campania stops: the volcanic ruins of Pompeii, the clifftop village of Positano, and the coastal town of Amalfi. Travel by air-conditioned car with a driver handling navigation so you can focus on the landscape and history. You'll spend two hours wandering Pompeii's excavations, plus an hour each in Positano and Amalfi to wander, eat, or simply sit by the water. Entrance fees to Pompeii are separate.

Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Bergamo
Learn three signature pasta shapes and sauces from a Bergamo home cook in this three-hour private kitchen session. You'll work through regional recipes at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local reds and whites. Your host is part of Cesarine, a network of Italian home cooks who welcome travellers into their kitchens for hands-on culinary lessons.

Advanced Open Water Diver course
Earn your Advanced Open Water certification over three days diving in Italy's Mediterranean. You'll train to 30 metres depth with a qualified instructor, unlocking access to deeper ecosystems like the coralligenous reefs within Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area. Our marine biologists guide you through one of the region's most biodiverse underwater landscapes, revealing the Mediterranean's hidden geological and ecological layers.

Transfer from Naples to Amalfi or Ravello
Private car service whisking you from Naples to the clifftop villages of Amalfi or Ravello in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles navigation whilst you settle in with chilled water and reliable Wi-Fi. Straightforward point-to-point transport, no faffing about with timetables or packed buses. Infants travel comfortably; service animals welcome.

Explore Siena Market & Cook at a Local’s Home by Cesarine
Start at Siena's bustling market with a local cook, then head to her home kitchen for a hands-on session preparing three traditional Sienese dishes. You'll work through the recipes step by step, discovering techniques passed down through generations, before sitting down to eat what you've made with regional wines. Cesarine connects you with home cooks across Italy—real people who cook for themselves and now welcome you into their kitchens.

Private VIP tour to Pompeii Ruins with a Private Guide
Skip the queues and explore Pompeii with a dedicated guide and driver, departing Naples for the UNESCO-listed ruins in under 20 minutes. Your private two-hour archaeological tour covers Roman villas, baths, temples and forums buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Afterwards, browse the site shop or your driver can recommend a seaside pizzeria before returning to Naples. Four hours total.

Journey through Italian Cheese
Dive into Tuscan cheesemaking traditions during this 90-minute tasting session in Italy. An expert guide walks you through five regional cheeses, pairing each with a glass of wine selected to complement the flavours. You'll learn how strict production rules preserve authenticity, explore the history behind these artisanal products, and pick up practical matching techniques to use at home. Small groups of no more than nine ensure personal attention.

3 Hours Private Wooden Boat Tour visit Bellagio 6 pax
Explore Lake Como aboard the Navicella del Lario, a restored wooden Venetian taxi with weathered elegance. This private three-hour charter whisks groups up to six across the entire lake, revealing hidden shorelines, steep valleys and the grand villas that line the water. Your captain tailors the route to suit your pace—whether you're after gentle cruising or a more purposeful exploration. Leather-trimmed cabin, full weather protection and chilled refreshments included.

Rialto Food Tour and Gelato Tasting with a Local Guide
Duck into Venice's bacari alongside a local guide to taste cicchetti—small plates of sardines in sweet-sour sauce, salt cod and other Venetian staples—paired with regional wines and a spritz. This 2.5-hour walk threads through the famous Rialto district and quieter corners like Campo Santa Maria dei Miracoli, teaching you how locals actually eat rather than how tourists think they should.

Ice cream laboratory
Spend two hours in a southern Italian gelateria learning to craft proper gelato from scratch, then shape and bake your own wafer cones using professional techniques. You'll work with the same equipment and methods the shop uses daily, discovering how a handful of quality ingredients become something worth repeating at home. Take your creations with you, eaten fresh while vintage vinyl spins in the background.

Private tour from Livorno port to Chianti Wine Region
A nine-hour private drive from Livorno port into Tuscany's rolling vineyard country. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through Chianti's patchwork valleys, medieval hilltop villages, and working estates. The itinerary flexes around your interests—spend time at one winery or several, taste local wines (at your expense), and absorb the landscape that's supplied Europe's tables for centuries. You'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes with a driver who knows the back roads.

CEFALU' and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo
A six to seven-hour private journey from Palermo exploring two of Sicily's finest Norman architectural treasures. Your guide-driver collects you by Mercedes sedan and takes you east along the northern coast to Cefalù, a coastal town nestled within Madonie National Park, before heading inland to Monreale. The UNESCO-listed cathedral there showcases remarkable Byzantine mosaics—over 6,000 square metres of gilded artistry adorning every interior surface. This is architecture shaped by Arab, Norman, and Byzantine influences, experienced at your own pace with personalised commentary throughout.

Full Day Private Tour on the Amalfi Coast
A private 8–9 hour drive along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a local guide, covering Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You'll navigate the famous switchback coastal road, stopping at dramatic clifftop views, pastel-coloured villages, and hidden coves. The route traces medieval watchtower remains and passes through lemon groves and terraced farmland. Your driver knows the quiet spots where tour buses don't reach, and the air-conditioned car means you control the pace—linger where you want, skip what doesn't appeal.

Private Pisa, Pasta and Chianti Lovers Wine Experience Livorno Shore Excursion
This seven-hour Livorno shore excursion captures genuine Tuscan life through Pisa's iconic monuments, a working pasta factory, and a family-run Chianti winery. You'll watch fresh pasta come off the production line, then settle into the vineyard for wine tastings paired with local ingredients. Your driver handles transport in an air-conditioned minivan, leaving you free to absorb the rhythms of rural Tuscany without the tour-coach crowds.

Pompeii : Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Premium Lunch
Explore a working olive grove near Pompeii, where ancient trees tell the story of regional cultivation. Walk among heritage varieties, learn the difference between organic and conventional methods, then move to the mill for hands-on oil pressing. The experience culminates in a generous lunch pairing estate oils and wines with seasonal dishes—bruschetta, meatballs, fresh pasta, aubergine parmigiana, and citrus dessert. Two hours total, deeply rooted in Campanian food culture.

Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Ravello, Positano
A six-hour private coastal tour tracing the Amalfi's most celebrated villages with your own driver and local guide. Start in Positano, where pastel-hued houses cascade toward the sea, then venture through Amalfi's ancient streets before ascending to Ravello's clifftop villas. You'll navigate the famous serpentine coastal road, pass through groves of lemon and olive trees, and stop at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone for expansive views across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Sorrento: at the Vivaio by E-Bike with Limoncello Tasting
Explore the Sorrento Peninsula's famous lemon groves on an e-bike, guided by Italian Cycling Federation instructors. Over three hours, you'll ride through working nurseries, learn how Sorrento lemons grow and are harvested, then taste limoncello and preserves made from the fruit. A practical way to see how locals cultivate this iconic crop and understand the region's agricultural heritage without the strain of a mountain bike.

Skip-the-line All Inclusive Private Vatican Sistine Chapel Tour
Skip queues and explore the Vatican's masterworks on a three-hour private tour led by a historian. Your pre-booked entry grants immediate access to the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica (subject to last-minute closures). Navigate the centuries-old galleries and Renaissance frescoes with expert context, learning the stories behind the Vatican's most significant artworks and architectural achievements.

Tour Of Padre Pio: From Pietrelcina To San Giovanni Rotondo
A pilgrimage through Puglia tracing Padre Pio's footsteps across two locations: his birthplace in Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, where he spent most of his monastic life. The Capuchin friar became one of Catholicism's most influential figures of the twentieth century, drawing six million annual visitors to this Gargano town. Whether you're driven by faith or simply curious about the cultural weight of one man on a small Italian village, this journey reveals how devotion transformed a quiet corner of southern Italy into a spiritual destination.

Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pescara
Learn to shape fresh pasta and build a proper tiramisu in a local home kitchen in Pescara, working alongside your Cesarina host. Over three hours you'll master two regional pasta recipes and the classic dessert, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. It's hands-on, unhurried cooking in a real kitchen with someone who knows the regional traditions inside out.

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Rome
Shop Rome's neighbourhood markets with a local cook, then head to her home to prepare three classic Roman dishes from scratch. You'll work through a proper cooking lesson at your own station, learning the techniques behind cacio e pepe, carciofi alla romana, or similar pillars of the city's food culture. Sit down afterwards to eat what you've made, paired with wines from the region. The whole experience runs four and a half hours.

Messina Shore Excursion: Private Tour Tindari, Milazzo And Messina
A five-hour private loop through three Sicilian coastal towns north of Messina, where you control the pace. Your driver ferries you between Tindari's clifftop sanctuary, Milazzo's medieval castle and waterfront, and Messina's streetscapes, stopping as long as curiosity demands. Ideal for those who want flexibility over rigid itineraries. Lunch at a family-run trattoria overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea can be arranged mid-tour if you wish.

Pompeii: living with the volcano
A guided two-hour walk through Pompeii's preserved streets and dwellings, where a local expert reconstructs daily life frozen in 79 AD. You'll navigate the archaeological site with someone who knows where to look and what stories the stones tell—from baker's ovens to amphitheatres—understanding how ordinary Romans lived moments before Vesuvius changed everything.

Assisi St. Francis, St. Claire, St Acutis Private Tour from Rome
A full-day private journey from Rome to Assisi, exploring the spiritual and artistic heart of the Franciscan movement. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis with its world-renowned frescoes, the Basilica of Santa Chiara housing 12th-14th-century artwork, the Porziuncola Chapel where St. Francis received his calling, and the Sanctuary of Spoliation honouring Carlo Acutis. Luxury transport with private driver and professional guide included (guide unavailable Sundays during services).

Bike tour into the nature of Trani: from the coutryside to the coast
A 3.5-hour bicycle ride through the Puglian countryside around Trani and Bisceglie, away from the standard tourist circuit. You'll pedal past olive groves and fruit orchards, spotting historical landmarks tucked into the landscape before finishing as the light drops over Trani's cathedral on the Adriatic coast. The route builds steadily but stays manageable for most riders with reasonable fitness.

Exclusive Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome
Glide through Rome's streets in a private golf cart with a local guide who navigates you past major landmarks and lesser-known plazas. This 2–3 hour tour covers the city's layered history without the foot traffic, offering exterior views of monuments whilst your guide unpacks stories about the architecture, streets, and cultural fabric. You'll move at a relaxed pace, stopping at sites chosen to suit the day's conditions and traffic patterns.

Amalfi Coast tour with 1-hour boat excursion
This 7–8 hour coastal drive traces the legendary Amalfi stretch, a 50-kilometre ribbon of sheer cliffs, pastel villages and terraced lemon groves. You'll stop at characteristic towns along the route with a knowledgeable guide, taking in the dramatic seascape and fishing-village architecture. A one-hour boat trip offers views from the water. Lunch at a family-run trattoria can be arranged separately to sample local wines, seafood and regional sweets.

Galatina Private Tour: Amazing frescoes Giottesque in Puglia
A two-hour private walking tour through Galatina in Puglia's Salento region, led by a licensed guide exploring the town's Renaissance and Baroque architecture. You'll move between the Basilica of St Catherine of Alexandria—remarkable for its 15th-century frescoes and layered Romanesque-Gothic-Byzantine design—and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, with stops at noble palaces and the Clock Tower. The route winds through narrow lanes revealing courtyards and squares that anchor centuries of local culture.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel private tour
A three-hour private guided tour through the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access, leading you directly to the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes up close. Your Italian-speaking guide navigates the galleries' masterworks before finishing at St. Peter's Square for views of the world's largest basilica from outside. Located in Vatican City, this tour moves at a measured pace suited to most visitors.

Rome Private Shore Excursion
A nine-hour private Rome tour led by an English-speaking driver who narrates the city's main sights and tailors stops to your interests. You'll visit iconic landmarks including the Trevi Fountain—where you can toss coins—and have the option to enter the Sistine Chapel (fees separate). The driver handles navigation while you focus on soaking in Rome's architecture and history, with dedicated time at each location for photos and exploration.

Pompeii Skip-The-Line and Sorrento FullDay from Rome
A 12-hour private tour departing Rome that takes you to the excavated Roman city of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site frozen in time by volcanic ash nearly 2000 years ago. Your expert guide leads you through the ruins for two hours whilst you skip entry queues, then you head to the clifftop town of Sorrento for lunch and browsing. The itinerary includes tastings of creamy buffalo mozzarella and sharp limoncello, bookending your archaeological exploration with flavours of the Campania region.

Sunset By Boat Plus Dinner On Capri
A four-hour evening cruise along the Campania coastline timed to catch the sunset from the water, followed by dinner at a restaurant on either Capri or Nerano. You'll watch the sky shift through warm hues from the boat before heading ashore to eat seasonal dishes paired with regional wine. Soft drinks included; dinner costs extra.

Private vip port transfer from Rome port to Rome city hotel
Skip the port hassle with a private car waiting at your ship. Your English-speaking driver collects you directly from the pier and delivers you to your Rome hotel in about 80 minutes, depending on traffic. The air-conditioned Mercedes handles luggage easily, and the driver knows the city well enough to answer questions or suggest stops if you want them.

Boat Tour to Procida and Ischia, discover Private Secret Beaches
A seven-hour private boat tour exploring Procida and Ischia's hidden coves and secluded beaches, designed for small groups up to five adults. Your skipper knows the waters intimately—the boat's modest size lets you slip into spots larger vessels can't reach. Swim to tiny beaches where you'll find solitude, then return aboard for a freshly prepared lunch, snorkelling gear, and a towable inflatable island for lazy afternoon floating.

Apulia Cooking Class in a Traditional Masseria (Groups of 10+)
Learn to cook five regional Apulian dishes from a local chef at a working masseria farmhouse in Italy's Puglia region. This four-hour class combines hands-on cooking with stories of traditional rural life, finishing with a shared meal and regional wine. Groups of ten or more gather in this relaxed setting to prepare authentic food using ingredients grown and sourced locally, gaining insight into how Pugliese families eat and live.

Half-day east coast hike in Ischia island with pick-up
A 4.5-hour guided walk across Ischia's eastern slopes, starting from Barano and finishing in Campagnano. The route traces volcanic history through terraced farmland, traditional hamlets and clifftop paths, with sweeping views toward Vesuvius and Capri. You'll pass a pilgrimage church, century-old vineyards, and pumice-stone outcrops that reveal the island's geological story. A rest stop at a working farm breaks up the walk. Hotel pick-up included.

THE PADRINO TOUR - Savoca and Forza d'Agrò aboard the Vintage 80's Minibus
Travel through two hilltop villages in a restored 1980s Fiat minibus, tracing Godfather filming locations across Sicily's Ionian coast. This four-hour private tour takes you to Forza d'Agrò and Savoca, where you'll navigate narrow village streets by traditional three-wheeler before settling in for Sicilian aperitifs on a clifftop terrace. The vintage vehicle itself becomes part of the story, transporting you through switchback roads with views across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Walking Tour and Basilica Access
This three-hour guided walk through Vatican City takes you past Renaissance masterpieces and papal apartments before reaching Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. You'll move through the Pio-Clementine Museums viewing classical sculptures like the Laocoon group, then traverse the Gallery of Tapestries and 16th-century cartographic maps. The route includes Raphael's and Borgia's former rooms before finishing in the Sistine Chapel, where you'll stand beneath the frescoes Michelangelo laboured over for years. Your licensed guide then escorts you via the private exit towards St Peter's Basilica.

Private Rome Night Craft Beer Walking Tour
Explore Rome's thriving craft beer scene on a guided 2 hour 15 minute walk through the city's most creative neighbourhoods. You'll visit independent breweries and bars tucked away from the tourist crowds, tasting locally-made brews alongside snacks that pair with each stop. The tour suits all fitness levels and moves at a relaxed pace through accessible streets, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Rome's beer culture has evolved beyond the standard lager.
