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Private shuttle transfer Venice to Trieste and Cruise port terminal

★ 5.0 (5)

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Private shuttle transfer Venice to Trieste and Cruise port terminal

Direct car service from Venice to Trieste cruise terminal, covering roughly 120 kilometres in 1–3 hours depending on traffic and final destination. Your driver handles navigation and parking logistics while you settle in with complimentary water. Reliable option for cruise passengers wanting to skip trains and arrive refreshed rather than harried.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $481

Photo Tour in the Ostiense district: forfeiture and redevelopment

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Photo Tour in the Ostiense district: forfeiture and redevelopment

Walk through Rome's forgotten industrial heartland with a photographer guide who reads the district's transformation through its walls. The Ostiense neighbourhood charts a peculiar tension: abandoned factories and shuttered workshops exist alongside vibrant street art murals and emerging cultural spaces. Over three hours, you'll navigate flat terrain through this liminal zone where decay and renewal compete for the same real estate, capturing how cities reshape themselves without erasing what came before.

Torpignattara Photo Tour: melting pot, street art and politics

A three-hour walking photo tour through Torpignattara, Rome's most densely multicultural neighbourhood. You'll navigate streets layered with politically charged murals and street art, tracking how the district's shifting communities have left their mark on walls and laneways. The route is flat but covers considerable distance, revealing how visual culture documents a neighbourhood constantly redefining itself.

Electric Mountain Bike Rental in Bobbio

Explore Val Trebbia's valleys and ridges on an electric mountain bike, guided through rural Bobbio across terrain ranging from gentle riverside paths to Alpine grades. Choose your flavour: push yourself on a sports route, taste your way through family-run trattorias, hunt down artisanal products on working farms, or trace the ancient pilgrimage trails that wind through these Apennine foothills. E-bikes level the playing field—ride for hours without the hammered legs.

Trip Excursion to Mt. Vesuvius - Pompeii + Handmade pasta class with lunch

Spend eight to nine hours tracing the daily life of ancient Romans at Pompeii, then master fresh pasta-making at a rooftop workshop overlooking the Bay of Naples. Your day begins with guided exploration of the archaeological site preserved by Vesuvius's AD 79 eruption, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you'll shape and cook traditional Italian pasta before sitting down to lunch with views across the water. Hotel, port, or airport transfers included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $496

Rome Exclusive Caracalla Bath Private Guided Tour VIP Entry

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome Exclusive Caracalla Bath Private Guided Tour VIP Entry

Walk through the sprawling ruins of Rome's second-largest imperial bath complex with a private art historian guide who unpacks life under the Caesars. This 90-minute tour threads you past ornate mosaics, vaulted chambers and the adjacent Aurelian Wall fortifications, all without queuing. Your guide sketches how Romans bathed, socialised and defended their empire from within these stone walls built in 216 AD.

Vatican Museums, Papal Tunnel and Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets

Walk the Passetto di Borgo, the fortified corridor popes once used to escape Vatican City to Castel Sant'Angelo—now a self-guided journey through centuries of papal intrigue. This 5-hour experience includes reserved access to the narrow, elevated passageway, independent exploration of the fortress-museum with its apartments and prison cells, skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and a multimedia video on ancient Rome. You'll navigate independently between sites, assembling your own narrative across three layers of Vatican City's defensive and artistic legacy.

Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Ferrari Museum

A six-hour loop through Emilia-Romagna's food heartland, starting in Bologna. Visit a working dairy to see Parmigiano Reggiano made from milk to wheel, taste progressive ages, then drive to a multigenerational balsamic vinegar producer for a breakdown of fermentation and flavour development. Between stops, you'll explore Ferrari's Maranello museum at your own pace. A driver shuttles you between locations; all commentary comes from the producers themselves.

Pompeii and Vesuvius from Naples. Private activity

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets and houses, then climb Vesuvius itself on this eight-hour private tour from Naples. In 79 AD, volcanic ash sealed an entire Roman city—now excavated, it reads like an archaeological open book. You'll see where merchants traded, families lived, and artisans worked, then stand at the crater of Europe's most volatile volcano. Includes both site entries, a licensed guide, and hotel pickup.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Walking tour with a private tour guide in the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

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Walking tour with a private tour guide in the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto

Explore Villa Taranto's sprawling botanical gardens in Verbania with a private guide who'll decode the garden's design and rare plant collections. Scottish captain McEacharn's 1931 vision transformed this lakeside estate into a living catalogue of species, now spanning 20 hectares of terraced beds, water features and specimen trees. Over 2–3 hours you'll trace seasonal highlights: tulips in April, dahlias from July onwards. Accessible year-round from March to October, with easy boat access from Stresa.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $366

Private Full Day Tour to Sabina Countryside from Rome

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Full Day Tour to Sabina Countryside from Rome

Spend a day wandering the Sabina countryside northeast of Rome, where medieval hilltop villages dot rolling landscapes. This 11-hour private tour takes small groups through Farfa, Casperia, and Montasola, each with distinct character and history. A local guide leads the way while a photographer captures the journey. Breakfast is included, and you'll choose where to eat lunch based on what appeals. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle keeps things comfortable as you move between villages at a leisurely pace.

11 hoursfrom AUD $258

Visit in Pompeii - Naples Private Tour with Ada

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Visit in Pompeii - Naples Private Tour with Ada

Ada leads small groups through Naples on foot, weaving together the city's layered past with insights tailored to what interests you most. This 2.5-hour private walk with an authorised multilingual guide covers major sites or bespoke routes you design together. Groups run from four people onwards, making it ideal for families or friends wanting a personalised take on the city rather than standard coach-load commentary.

Gallerie dell'Accademia, private tour: art and history

A two-hour guided tour of Venice's Gallerie dell'Accademia with an art historian, exploring four centuries of Venetian painting from the 1300s through the 1700s. The collection spans three interconnected buildings housing masterworks by Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo and the vedutisti Canaletto, Guardi and Bellotto—painters whose influence reshaped European art. Neoclassical sculptures by Canova complete the experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $113

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Roman countryside & Lakes Day Tour

An eight-hour private drive through the volcanic hills south of Rome, visiting lakeside towns and wine country without the walking. You'll see Castel Gandolfo perched above Albano Lake, Frascati's Renaissance villas and Castelli Romani vineyards, and Nemi's strawberry groves overlooking a crater lake. Lunch at a traditional trattoria includes local wines and regional specialities.

Private Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif from Sorrento

A private two-hour boat excursion along the Sorrento Peninsula timed to catch the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea. You'll have the boat to yourself or your group, with swimming stops in sheltered coves, a welcome glass of Prosecco, and local Limoncello to taste as the light fades. Hotel pickup is included, and the skipper speaks English. Snacks and towels are provided.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1166

From Milan: Barolo Private Wine Tour with a Private Driver

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

From Milan: Barolo Private Wine Tour with a Private Driver

Travel south from Milan into Piedmont's wine heartland on an 11-hour private tour exploring the Barolo region. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through rolling vineyard towns and into two working wineries where you'll taste 4–6 different local wines—Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo and beyond—guided by winery staff. Visit charming villages dotted across the landscape, then break for lunch at a restaurant we'll arrange to your dietary needs. Return to Milan by evening in a climate-controlled Mercedes.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1574

Private Tour for Kids & Families at the Turin Cinema Museum

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour for Kids & Families at the Turin Cinema Museum

A two-hour private guided tour of Turin's National Cinema Museum inside the Mole Antonelliana, tailored for families and children. Your guide brings film history to life through stories and interactive discussion, helping kids connect with the characters and stories they love. Discover how cinema evolved while your group explores the museum's collections at a pace that keeps everyone engaged.

Full Day Private Boat Tour to Capri from Amalfi

A private eight-hour boat journey from Amalfi to Capri aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, navigating the marine reserve at Punta Campanella before reaching the island. Explore sea caves including the emerald-hued Green Grotto, the Natural Arch, and the iconic Faraglioni rock formations. Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch and three hours of free time to wander Capri's inland villages. Swim and snorkel near the Li Galli Islands on the return leg. Maximum six passengers, with onboard refreshments and shade throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2330

Umbria Mia: Tasting with the Winemaker and Tour of the Cellar.

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Umbria Mia: Tasting with the Winemaker and Tour of the Cellar.

Spend two hours in an Umbrian winery with owner-winemaker Francesco, touring the cellar and vineyard before tasting five of his wines—including Montefalco Sagrantino in both dry and sweet styles—paired with cured meats, local cheeses, bruschetta and almond biscuits. A straightforward introduction to what drives a small producer's craft.

Palermo : Mondello - Isola delle Femmine Boat Tour with Drinks

A 4–5 hour coastal boat run departing from Palermo's Tonnara Florio, heading west along Sicily's northern shore to Mondello Gulf and Isola delle Femmine. You'll anchor twice for swimming and snorkelling in sheltered bays, pass the Bourbon lighthouse at Capo Gallo Nature Reserve, then return for an aperitif and nibbles aboard. The RIB cuts through clear Mediterranean water, stopping where fish congregate and the seabed reveals itself.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $133

Private Castel Sant'Angelo Tour with Palazzo Altemps

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Castel Sant'Angelo Tour with Palazzo Altemps

This four-hour private walking tour reveals two of Rome's lesser-known treasures: Palazzo Altemps, a frescoed Renaissance mansion steps from Piazza Navona housing an exceptional sculpture collection, and Castel Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's ancient mausoleum reimagined as a medieval fortress. Your dedicated English-speaking guide navigates both sites' layered histories—from imperial ambition to Renaissance refinement to strategic fortification—while you skip queues and explore quieter corners of the city centre.

Private Home Cooking Class with Andrea and Arianna in Rome

Spend three hours in a Rome apartment learning to cook Roman and Italian classics from Arianna, a chef, and her partner Andrea, a language teacher. You'll prepare lunch and dinner from scratch, picking up techniques honed over a decade. Andrea shares insider knowledge about the city's food scene and lesser-known spots while you work. The class balances hands-on cooking with conversation—expect flour under your fingernails and proper meals to eat when you're done.

Discovering Milan Walking Tour

Explore Milan's architectural heart on foot with a knowledgeable guide over three hours, taking in the Gothic Duomo, the fortress-like Sforza Castle, and the interiors of La Scala opera house. This walking tour bypasses the usual crowds queuing at landmarks by combining street-level discoveries with backstage access to one of Europe's most prestigious theatres. You'll navigate the city centre at a conversational pace, learning how Renaissance power and modern culture shaped Milan's streets.

3.5 Hours Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Meal

Roll up your sleeves and learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch in an intimate Italian kitchen. This 3.5-hour class walks you through the fundamentals of hand-rolling dough and layering a proper tiramisu, finishing with a shared meal where you eat what you've cooked. You can discuss recipe preferences beforehand, and vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan adaptations are offered.

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi coast from Positano or Amalfi - yacht 50'

Spend eight hours aboard a 50-foot private yacht exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Capri from Positano or Amalfi. You'll cruise past Nerano's marine reserve and its crystalline waters, circumnavigate Capri to discover sea caves and secluded swimming spots, then explore the island's boutique shopping streets. An English-speaking guide provides commentary throughout, while the boat supplies snorkelling kit, drinks, snacks and towels. Ideal for cruise passengers with flexible schedules.

8 hoursfrom AUD $5495

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii Sunset tour for small group

Walk through Pompeii with a licensed archaeologist as the sun drops low, casting amber light across two millennia of Roman life. This 2 hour 15 minute small-group tour enters via Porta Marina and traces a path through the Forum, bathhouses, a preserved home, and theatre—stopping at lesser-known corners most visitors miss. Your guide unpacks daily rituals, architectural details, and the layered stories buried here since 79 AD. The golden hour transforms the ruins into something intimate, turning stone into testimony.

Etna Trekking High Altitude For Small Groups

Climb Mount Etna with a volcanologist guide to explore Europe's most active volcano. This 5–6 hour trek on Sicily's slopes takes you to 3000m, where you'll stand above active craters and witness ongoing volcanic activity firsthand. Walk through the dramatic 2002–2003 eruption zone, crawl into a lava tunnel, and survey the vast Bove Valley before descending by cable car. Small groups only, with constant safety monitoring and professional guidance throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $83

Best of Ravenna Full Day Private Tour of Must-See Sites with Top-Rated Guide

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

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Best of Ravenna Full Day Private Tour of Must-See Sites with Top-Rated Guide

Walk through Ravenna's Byzantine treasures on this five-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll explore the town's most significant monuments at your own pace, with flexibility to adjust the route based on what interests you most. The guide handles logistics while you take in the mosaics, churches, and architectural gems that make this UNESCO-listed city distinctive. Comfortable footwear essential; public transport nearby for getting around town.

Naples Private Walking tour

A three-hour guided walk through Naples' central neighbourhoods with a licensed local guide. You'll navigate the maze of narrow streets, piazzas and landmarks that define the city's character—the energy, architecture and street life that make Naples distinct. The guide shares stories and context as you move between districts, stopping at key spots without entering museums. Expect a genuine sense of the place rather than a sanitised highlights reel.

Sunrise at Conero: Canoe to the due sorelle Cliff - Private Tour

Paddle out from Mount Conero as dawn breaks over the Adriatic, navigating a private canoe route through the Regional Park to reach the dramatic twin rock formations known as Due Sorelle. Your guide leads you past hidden inlets and limestone walls, timing arrival for the full sunrise display. The four-hour journey unfolds at water level, where changing light transforms the coastline minute by minute.

Barolo & CO: visit and tasting

Spend two hours in the Langhe hills exploring a working winery perched above the Barolo vineyards. Walk through the subterranean barrel cellar where oak-aged wines mature, then taste three wines tracing the progression from young Nebbiolo through to full Barolo, paired with local cured meats, cheeses and hazelnuts. A straightforward introduction to Piedmont's most celebrated wine.

Full-Day archaeological site of Paestum

Spend nine hours exploring Paestum's remarkably preserved Greek temples, some of Europe's finest ancient architecture. A private driver collects you from your Positano or Sorrento base and guides you through this archaeological gem south of Naples. You'll walk amongst three intact Doric temples dating to the 6th century BCE, examine artefacts in the site museum, and absorb the scale of this former Greek settlement on the Tyrrhenian coast. The journey covers roughly 90 minutes each way by car through Campania's landscape.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1815

Hop-on-Hop-off Tour of the Castelli Romani from Rome - Tour 1

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Hop-on-Hop-off Tour of the Castelli Romani from Rome - Tour 1

A Saturday loop through the Castelli Romani hills southeast of Rome, using a hop-on-hop-off bus to explore five hilltop towns at your own pace over 10 hours. Visit Frascati, Grottaferrata, Marino, Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano, with a €20 voucher to spend on local activities—wine bars, restaurants, museums, workshops—plus a knowledgeable crew on board and free Wi-Fi to plan your stops.

10 hoursfrom AUD $258

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private 3-Hour Tour of Rome

Cover Rome's headline attractions in three hours with a guide who'll steer you through the essentials without the usual tourist milling about. You'll tick off the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Hadrian's Temple, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant'Angelo—enough to grasp how the city actually works without burning out. It's a solid primer whether you're here for the first time or passing through with limited hours.

Guided tasting with our team

Spend two hours at a family-run Friuli winery exploring the castle, vineyard terroir, and barrel cellar before tasting six wines spanning sparkling, white, and red varieties. Your hosts walk you through production methods and what makes each expression distinct. The estate sits in Grave del Friuli, one of Italy's key wine regions, and the tour includes light snacks to complement the tastings.

Transfer from Trieste Airport to Portorož / Piran

Direct transfer from Trieste Airport to Portorož or Piran, taking roughly 90 minutes. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle booked exclusively for your group—other passengers only join if they're on the same flight or arriving within 30 minutes of you. All taxes and fees included. A straightforward option for avoiding public transport hassle after landing.

1h 30mfrom AUD $129

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii Vesuvius Sorrento from Naples

Eight-hour road trip from Naples covering three coastal highlights: the volcanic ruins of Pompeii, the crater views atop Mount Vesuvius, and the clifftop town of Sorrento. Travel in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver who handles navigation while you take in the Bay of Naples landscape. Parking and vehicle are sorted; you'll arrange tickets and any guided tours separately. Suits all fitness levels, with room for prams and infant seats.

Piemonte Vineyards by Yourself from Turin - Business Car with English Chauffeur

Eight hours at your own pace exploring Piemonte's Langhe wine region from Turin in a private Mercedes with English-speaking driver. Visit world-renowned vineyards and hilltop villages at whatever speed suits you, stopping where and when you choose. Hotel pickup and drop-off included in Turin city centre.

Rome Caravaggio and Baroque Masterpieces Private Guided Tour

Step into Rome's shadowy Baroque world on this three-hour private tour tracking Caravaggio's dramatic genius across four lesser-known churches and chapels. A specialised art historian guide unpacks how the Renaissance rebel manipulated light and darkness to create psychological intensity, revealing why his work still provokes debate centuries later. You'll move through cobbled streets visiting spaces most visitors miss, building a coherent picture of how one troubled painter reshaped Western art.

Skip the Line Vatican and Sistine Chapel Private Night Tour

Experience the Vatican and Sistine Chapel without the daytime crowds on this private 2.5-hour evening tour led by a local art historian. You'll bypass queues entirely and explore the galleries at a measured pace, taking in works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Renaissance masters in the tranquil atmosphere of late opening hours. The tour concludes in Saint Peter's Square near transport links.

2h 30mfrom AUD $515

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