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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sunset VIP Chianti wine tour

Spend four to five hours across two working wineries in Chianti, tasting Chianti and Supertuscan wines whilst the light shifts across the Tuscan hills. A cellar walk-through reveals how these wines come together, followed by a dinner built around local ingredients and paired with what you've tasted. You'll also sample estate olive oil. Small group means genuine conversation with your guide and other wine drinkers.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $583

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

A 6–8 hour private tour combining the volcanic ruins of Pompeii with a coastal cruise along the Amalfi. Your multilingual driver handles transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, while an optional archaeologist can guide you through the buried Roman city. Afterwards, board a private boat to explore dramatic cliffsides and swim in turquoise waters before heading to Sorrento. VIP comfort without the premium price tag.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Pompeii, Herculaneum & Wine Tour, with Licensed Guide included

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii, Herculaneum & Wine Tour, with Licensed Guide included

A nine-hour guided exploration of two Roman cities frozen in time by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption. You'll spend two hours each wandering Pompeii and Herculaneum with a licensed archaeologist, uncovering domestic life, mosaics and everyday artefacts preserved under ash for seventeen centuries. The day concludes at a winery on Vesuvius's slopes, where you'll taste Campania wines and regional specialities with views across the Bay of Naples. Private transport and air-conditioned Mercedes included throughout.

Transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia Port

Private transfer from Rome city centre to Civitavecchia port, operating round-the-clock. Your driver will meet you at your accommodation—hotel lobby or apartment entrance—and drive you in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan to the cruise terminal, arriving on schedule. Straightforward, reliable and stress-free transport covering the hour-long journey with no hidden complications.

Classic Italian Lunch on Mt. Vesuvius

Spend three hours on Mount Vesuvius's fertile slopes learning how volcanic soil shapes regional cooking. A private driver collects you from Pompeii and delivers you to a working estate where you'll taste locally-produced wines and regional dishes prepared with ingredients grown in the shadow of the volcano. Lunch includes several courses with vegetarian alternatives, plus wine pairings that highlight the distinctive character of this unique terroir.

Discover Venice’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Spend 90 minutes navigating Venice's most striking vistas alongside someone who actually lives here. You'll move from the Rialto Bridge's grand stonework to the atmospheric Fondamenta de Fazza l'Arsenal, picking up the sort of local knowledge—which bacari serve honest wine, where light hits best at dusk—that transforms a visit from sightseeing into genuine discovery. Small group capped at eight means you're not herding with crowds.

Naples to Pompeii direct transfer (or viceversa)

A Mercedes transfer between Naples and Pompeii with a professionally driven detour to Ercolano Ruins for two hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates the route whilst sharing local knowledge and fielding questions about the region. The journey takes roughly 45 minutes each way, with air-conditioned comfort and onboard WiFi included. Admission tickets are separate, and an archaeological guide isn't part of the package but can be arranged.

45 minfrom AUD $115

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Scooter Tour in Rome

Skip the congestion and navigate Rome's layered neighbourhoods on two wheels with a guide steering you through both headline landmarks and quieter corners. This three- to four-hour private scooter ride trades the car-seat view for wind and movement, letting you cover ground fast while stopping for the sights worth lingering over. You'll taste local coffee or gelato en route and arrive back with a differently earned sense of the city's geography.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $165

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Ostuni

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Ostuni

Roll and shape fresh pasta by hand, master two classic shapes from scratch, and whip up tiramisu in a three-hour session at a local cook's home in Ostuni. You'll work alongside up to eleven others, tasting everything you make whilst sipping prosecco and local wine. This is where Italian home cooking happens—no restaurant, no theatre, just someone's kitchen and the real techniques that have fed families for generations.

3 hoursfrom AUD $225

VIP Private Tour of Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

VIP Private Tour of Rome and the Vatican from Civitavecchia

This nine-hour private shore excursion whisks you from Civitavecchia Port through Rome's heavyweight landmarks. You'll enter the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), tour the Vatican Museums' sprawling art collection, and see the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon with a knowledgeable guide for five hours and a dedicated driver for the full day. Pre-booked tickets and private transport mean no queuing or navigating public buses—you simply show up and explore.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1757

Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Feast at local's home in Lucca

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Feast at local's home in Lucca

Learn to craft authentic pizza dough and tiramisu from a Luccan home cook in this three-hour hands-on class. You'll work alongside a seasoned Italian cook in their own kitchen, mastering techniques passed down through generations. After preparing your creations, sit down to eat what you've made, accompanied by local wines and coffee. It's the sort of skill that travels home with you.

Rome City Center Largest Farmers Market and Street Food Tour

Wander through Prati and Borgo with a knowledgeable local guide who pairs Roman history with street food discoveries. You'll visit one of Italy's oldest produce markets, tasting fresh pizza, aged cheeses, and crispy supplì whilst hearing stories about the neighbourhoods near the Vatican. This two-hour tour blends architectural landmarks with regional wines and traditional Roman cooking, revealing how locals actually eat in the city centre.

Vittoriano Santa Maria in Aracoeli and Piazza Venezia Guided Tour

A two-hour guided walk through Rome's monumental centre, connecting three layers of the city's political and spiritual identity. Start at the Vittoriano, the marble behemoth honouring Italy's unification, then climb into the medieval Santa Maria in Aracoeli with its Byzantine frescoes and venerated Madonna icon. Finish at Piazza del Campidoglio atop Capitoline Hill, where Michelangelo's Renaissance geometry frames views across the Forum. Your local guide unpicks the architecture and the power plays that shaped each space.

Private Vatican Museum Tour

A three-hour guided tour through the Vatican's greatest artistic treasures, led by an official guide who navigates you through the Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and its adjoining square. You'll skip the ticket queues and move through spaces that draw thousands daily, seeing masterpieces from Renaissance frescoes to classical sculpture. The tour suits all fitness levels and ages, though late bookings under 30 days may face availability changes or cancellation options.

Private Pasta & Tiramisu Masterclass at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Rimini

Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Rimini home kitchen over three hours with a local cook. You'll master two regional pasta dishes and the classic dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local wines. Le Cesarine hosts are home cooks throughout Italy who open their kitchens to travellers wanting to cook real food the way locals actually do. Families and solo travellers alike leave with genuine skills and new recipes to recreate at home.

PRIVATE - Catania and Aci Trezza Bike trip

A four-hour guided pedal through Catania's historic quarters and along the Ionian coastline, finishing in the working fishing village of Aci Trezza. You'll pass the clifftop Norman fortress at Aci Castello and take in views of Lachea Island and the dramatic Cyclopean rock formations before cycling back inland. The route mixes cobbled medieval streets with seaside paths, covering roughly 30 kilometres at an easy-to-moderate pace.

Cesarine: Market Tour & Typical Dining at a Local's Home in Rome

Spend three and a half hours exploring Rome's neighbourhood markets with a local home cook, then sit down to a four-course meal prepared in her kitchen. You'll move through traditional food shops stacked with regional produce, watch dishes come together from family recipes, and eat at her table with wines from Lazio. The Cesarine network connects independent cooks across Italy who cook in their own homes for small groups—no restaurant, no performance, just genuine Roman food and conversation.

3h 30mfrom AUD $231

Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino Tour from Siena

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino Tour from Siena

An 8–9 hour private drive through Val d'Orcia takes you into three hilltop towns that define Tuscan wine country. Visit Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino, each with its own medieval character and local specialities—from Brunello and Nobile wines to creamy pecorino cheese. Your driver handles transport from Siena; you spend unhurried time wandering cobbled streets, ducking into shops, and eating where locals do. A winery and restaurant can be pre-booked to structure your day.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1645

Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa from Lucca

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa from Lucca

A full-day private tour departing from Lucca that sweeps through three of Tuscany's most compelling towns. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who provides context as you move between Siena's medieval squares, San Gimignano's fortified towers, and Pisa's riverside monuments. You'll have unguided time to wander each town at your own pace, absorbing the distinct character of these historic settlements across rolling countryside.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $2095

Moonlight Walking Tour in the Heart of the Imperial & Baroque Rome

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Moonlight Walking Tour in the Heart of the Imperial & Baroque Rome

Explore Rome's baroque and imperial quarters under cover of darkness, when the city reveals a different character entirely. This 2.5-hour guided walk threads through quieter streets and piazzas, away from daytime congestion, uncovering stories and architectural details that vanish in daylight. Your local guide navigates hidden corners and lesser-known passages, connecting centuries of Roman history through the interplay of shadow and floodlit facades. Experience the city's nocturnal rhythm and the layered narratives that define the Eternal City after dark.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

Visit Of The Chianti Classico And The Tuscan Countryside

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Visit Of The Chianti Classico And The Tuscan Countryside

Spend eight hours exploring the Chianti Classico region and rolling Tuscan countryside with an English-speaking driver. You'll traverse vineyards, hilltop villages, and rural landscapes at a measured pace, stopping for photographs at scenic points. The tour includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport. Optional: arrange a winery visit with lunch and wine tasting separately. Best suited to those wanting to absorb the landscape and local character rather than tick off major sights.

8 hoursfrom AUD $366

Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Small-Group Tour from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Small-Group Tour from Sorrento

Travel by Mercedes van from Sorrento along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a small group (max 8 people) visiting three distinct clifftop villages. Spend the morning wandering Positano's stacked pastel architecture and seafront shops, midday exploring Amalfi's cathedral and maritime heritage, then finish in hilltop Ravello where two grand villas open onto terraced gardens and sweeping views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Eight hours total, departing and returning to Sorrento.

Rome: In-Depth St. Peter's Basilica Tour with Tour Guide

A two-hour guided exploration of St. Peter's Basilica that walks you through centuries of art, architecture, and Catholic history. Your guide navigates you past Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin, unpacking the stories behind the basilica's construction and its place within Vatican City. You'll queue with other visitors rather than skip the line—a trade-off that grounds the experience in the genuine pilgrimage tradition the building embodies. Expect thoughtful commentary on Renaissance craftsmanship, structural ambition, and spiritual significance.

Private Walking Tour of Rome and a Cooking Class

Walk Rome's historic centre with a private guide, then head to a neighbourhood restaurant to make fresh pasta and a three-course meal with a Roman chef. You'll navigate cobblestone streets past the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Navona Square, learning the stories behind each spot before rolling up your sleeves to cook. Four hours total, recipes included to take home.

Rome: Caravaggio Experience with Light Lunch and Wine Tasting

Spend two hours in a subterranean Roman bath exploring Caravaggio's baroque world through wine and food. A historian and sommelier guide you through three Italian wines paired with 1600s-inspired fare—bruschetta, cured meats, cheeses, and biscotti—whilst studying reproductions of the master's dramatic paintings. Set beneath Rome's streets where ancient stones still stand, this pairing strips away the tourist circuit to connect art, wine, and the flavours that sustained Romans centuries ago.

Castel del Monte & Matera: Private Tour from Bari or Matera

This eight-hour private tour pairs two of Southern Italy's most architecturally distinctive sites. Starting from Bari, you'll explore Castel del Monte, a thirteenth-century octagonal fortress commanding the Puglian plateau, before heading to Matera, where thousands of cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs form one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Your guide will unpack the engineering mysteries of Frederick II's castle and the everyday life preserved in the Sassi district's labyrinthine streets.

8 hoursfrom AUD $433

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio including Underground Tour and Lunch

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio including Underground Tour and Lunch

A seven-hour exploration of two hilltop towns in Umbria, starting with Orvieto's cathedral and its underground chambers carved from tufa rock. Walk the medieval streets, descend into Pozzo della Cava to understand how residents historically quarried stone beneath their feet, then lunch at a local restaurant with views across the countryside. In the afternoon, drive to isolated Civita di Bagnoregio, traverse its narrow footbridge, and wander this near-abandoned village perched on eroding clay pinnacles.

Full Day-Small group: Barbagia Experience: Mamoiada and Orgosolo from Cagliari

Venture into central Sardinia's interior to discover two villages renowned for their artistic heritage and winemaking traditions. Over a full day from Cagliari, you'll explore Mamoiada's carnival mask collection, sample Cannonau wine directly from local producers, and walk through Orgosolo's striking street murals that document the region's identity. A small-group experience led by someone who knows these communities intimately, travelling in an air-conditioned minivan with stops built in for proper engagement rather than rushing.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $616

Activities on the Amalfi coast with a sailing boat

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Activities on the Amalfi coast with a sailing boat

Spend eight and a half hours sailing along Italy's Amalfi coastline, steering through dramatic cliffs and hidden coves with plenty of time in the water. The boat carries food and drinks aboard, so you'll eat whilst anchored in quiet spots rather than rushing back to shore. It's a full day of actual sailing—not just sightseeing from a deck chair—suited to anyone regardless of fitness, and straightforward to reach via local transport.

Kayak Adventure in Tuscany

Tackle the Lima and Serchio rivers near Bagni di Lucca on an inflatable packraft, navigating Class II and III rapids through Tuscany's Garfagnana valleys. This three-hour descent runs seasonally—spring and autumn on the limestone-fed Lima, summer on the gentler Serchio—and welcomes newcomers to whitewater paddling thanks to the boat's forgiving design. All safety gear supplied; moderate fitness required.

The hidden corners of Rome

Walk through Rome's backstreets and hidden plazas with a knowledgeable local guide who steers clear of the usual tourist circuits. Over two and a half hours, you'll navigate narrow cobbled lanes, discover neighbourhood cafés, and learn which monuments matter beyond their postcard fame. This is Rome as Romans experience it—unhurried, layered, lived-in.

Basic kitesurfing course

Learn to kitesurf over six hours on Italy's coast, where wind, water and beach combine into an addictive sport. You'll start with the fundamentals—board control, kite handling, safety protocols—building toward riding under your own power. The activity demands focus and coordination, but rewards you with genuine skill development and a real connection to the elements. Most people find themselves hooked after the first session.

Private Transfer: Sorrento to Positano Both Directions Available

A private car service whisks you between Sorrento and Positano in under an hour, with pickup from your hotel or residence. Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Mercedes or equivalent with a professional driver handling the winding coastal road. Available round-the-clock, the service includes fuel, tolls, and parking, letting you arrive refreshed rather than navigating unfamiliar mountain roads yourself.

Trastevere Food Tour with Pasta-Making Class

Explore Trastevere's backstreet food culture with a local guide, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pasta workshop where you'll craft dough and sauce from scratch. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's best bites, cook a proper meal, and finish with gelato—three hours that capture how Romans actually eat.

E-bike tour along the Sorrento Coast

Ride an e-bike along the Sorrento Peninsula's coastal routes, exploring lemon groves and quiet villages over two hours. This gentle loop departs from Sorrento, threading through Massa Lubrense and Termini with views toward Capri and the Naples Gulf. Electric assistance makes rolling hills manageable whilst you drift past working farmland and spot how locals live beyond the main tourist drag.

2 hoursfrom AUD $117

Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, Montepulciano Wine Tasting Private Tour from Rome

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, Montepulciano Wine Tasting Private Tour from Rome

A private eight-hour drive through Umbria and Tuscany, combining three distinct stops: the clifftop village of Civita di Bagnoregio, perched on eroding tuff and reachable only by footbridge; the medieval hilltop town of Orvieto with its ornate cathedral; and the wine country around Montepulciano, where you'll taste four regional reds in a historic cellar. Luxury transport and a dedicated guide included throughout.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1799

Hands-On Cooking Class in Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Hands-On Cooking Class in Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu

Spend two hours in a Rome kitchen learning to shape pizza from scratch and build a proper tiramisu alongside a chef who knows the techniques that matter. You'll work through dough fermentation and layering, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine or prosecco. The group stays small and the space welcomes wheelchairs and prams.

Sunset Sorrento Coast

Watch the Sorrento Coast shift through golden and crimson hues from a private boat over 2–4 hours. You'll glide past dramatic sea stacks, secluded inlets and pastel villages while sipping aperitivo made from local ingredients. A swim stop in transparent water breaks up the voyage, and snorkelling gear is on hand if you fancy exploring beneath the surface.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $983

Food and Wine tour: Ghetto & Trastevere Culinary Adventure

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Food and Wine tour: Ghetto & Trastevere Culinary Adventure

A four-hour guided exploration of Rome's most flavourful quarters—Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—led by an art historian who steers you toward neighbourhood gems rather than tourist traps. Taste your way through cured meats and cheese, fried vegetables, suppli, traditional Roman pasta, and gelato, paired with wine and coffee.

Fresh pasta cooking school in local loft

Learn to roll, shape and fold pasta by hand in a spacious Milan apartment, guided by someone steeped in Romagna technique. You'll work through the fundamentals passed down through generations—tagliatelle, tortellini, whatever the instructor chooses—then sit down to eat what you've made. Two and a half hours, lunch included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $100

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