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Exclusive Carrara Marble day trip from Florence

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Carrara Marble day trip from Florence

Spend ten hours in Carrara's marble country on a private guided tour from [Florence](/places/florence). Visit three working quarries carved into mountainsides—vast amphitheatres of white stone where extraction methods span two millennia. Your sommelier-guide leads you through the quarries, then to a local winery for tastings of regional DOC wines, finishing with a gourmet lunch paired to the day's selections. Entirely private transport and access throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1414

shore excursion from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

shore excursion from La Spezia to Florence and Pisa

An 8-hour guided excursion from La Spezia port taking in Pisa's medieval monuments and [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance masterpieces. Your English-speaking driver navigates both cities with local insight, moving from the iconic leaning tower and its piazza through Pisa's quieter quarters, then south to Florence for time amongst the galleries and architectural landmarks that shaped Western art. You'll cover significant ground and see major sights, with a driver who knows the story behind each.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1574

Palermo in 4 hours: private tour for cruise passengers

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Palermo in 4 hours: private tour for cruise passengers

A private four-hour circuit of Palermo's essential landmarks, departing directly from the cruise port. Your driver navigates the city's layered neighbourhoods, stopping at the Norman Palace, the Cathedral, the Teatro Massimo, and the atmospheric street markets that define the city's character. Built for cruise passengers with tight schedules, the itinerary hits the architectural and cultural cornerstones whilst leaving breathing room for photographs and street-level observation.

Wine Tasting, Food & Sightseeing Tour in Rome with local guide

Spend three and a half hours wandering Rione Monti, Rome's ancient neighbourhood near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), with a local guide pouring regional Italian wines and sharing plates of cured meats, cheeses and local delicacies. You'll taste bottles from across the country whilst moving between historical sites, learning how each wine pairs with the food and the city's layered past. A proper introduction to Italian wine culture set against real Roman streets.

Private Rome to Loreto Mary's House Sanctuary for Catholics

A private pilgrimage from Rome to Loreto takes you to one of Catholicism's most significant Marian shrines. Over 9–10 hours, your driver escorts you to the Basilica della Santa Casa, believed to house the Virgin Mary's childhood home, then through the Renaissance squares and museums that frame centuries of devotion. You'll walk the same routes as countless pilgrims before you, see the papal museum's religious art, and return with time to absorb the spiritual weight of the place.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1091

Evening Elegance: Romantic Rome by Night Private Tour with Driver

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Evening Elegance: Romantic Rome by Night Private Tour with Driver

A two-hour private evening tour of Rome's most iconic landmarks, viewed under night illumination from a chauffeured vehicle. You'll pass the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona—each transformed by atmospheric lighting. The driver tailors the route to your interests and pace, finishing with prosecco and city views from Janiculum Hill before returning to your accommodation in a luxury car.

2 hoursfrom AUD $246

Private Ancient Rome & Vatican tour driver and guide (8/h)

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Ancient Rome & Vatican tour driver and guide (8/h)

Eight-hour private guided exploration of Rome's ancient ruins and the Vatican, with dedicated English-speaking guide and driver. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes between the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums, with skip-the-line entry included. Your guide shapes the itinerary to your interests—whether you want deep dives into specific periods or a broader overview. Families with prams welcome, and the vehicle stays climate-controlled between stops.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2132

Florence Archaeological Museum: 2-Hour Private Guided Visit

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Florence Archaeological Museum: 2-Hour Private Guided Visit

A two-hour private tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Archaeological Museum with a knowledgeable local guide who steers you through millennia of artefacts. You'll skip the queues with reserved entry and explore over 10,000 objects spanning from prehistory onwards, with particular focus on the Etruscan galleries and Egyptian Hall. Hotel pick-up from central Florence is included, leaving you free to absorb the collection without logistical fuss.

Highlights of Florence and Uffizi Gallery: Iconic Art & City Tour

Explore [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance heart on foot, then step into the Uffizi Gallery's unparalleled collection spanning the 12th to 17th centuries. This 3-hour guided experience pairs street-level discovery of the city's landmarks with access to works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael. Your local guide navigates the galleries' layout, helping you make sense of the masterworks without drowning in crowds. Morning slots begin at the museum; afternoon tours finish there. Tickets purchased separately.

3 hoursfrom AUD $500

Enjoy Rome major attractions by Golfcart

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Enjoy Rome major attractions by Golfcart

Cruise Rome's major sites by golf cart over 2.5 hours, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Your guide shares stories about each landmark while you sit back in a motorised vehicle—a gentler way to cover ground than walking the crowds. You'll move between spots efficiently, though entry fees aren't included.

Cooking class in ”La Fattoria di Mari" on Amalfi coast

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch at Maria's family farmstead on the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast), a four-hour session rooted in three generations of cooking knowledge. Working in the same kitchen where her grandmother once prepared meals for a large household, you'll master traditional techniques using ingredients grown on the land itself. The class culminates in sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with the farm's own wine and limoncello.

Fiesole. Art and history over the horizon

Skip the Renaissance crowds in [Florence](/places/florence) and head uphill to Fiesole, a hillside village with cooler air and uncluttered views. This 3-hour guided walk explores medieval lanes, Renaissance artworks tucked into unexpected corners, and centuries of layered history—all whilst watching everyday life unfold in a place that feels like an actual community rather than an open-air museum.

Transfer Catania / Agrigento Airport

Direct private transfer between Catania and Agrigento airports covering roughly 120 kilometres in about two hours. English and German-speaking drivers navigate you through eastern Sicily in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle with onboard WiFi. Straightforward point-to-point service accommodating up to eight passengers, with infant seats and pram space available if needed.

Private Walking Tour of Florence City Highlights

Walk [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance heartland with a local guide who trades script for storytelling. In three hours, you'll navigate the historic centre's most iconic landmarks—from the Duomo to the Arno—at a pace that lets you actually absorb the place. Your guide unpicks the art, architecture, and city lore that guidebooks miss, anchoring centuries of history in the streets you're standing on.

Olive Grove Tour with Oil & Wine Tasting in Assisi

Spend two hours in an Umbrian olive grove learning how organic oil is grown and pressed, then taste several varieties alongside local wines, cured meats, cheese, and traditional sweets. You'll walk the working grove at a relaxed pace, chat with the producers about their methods, and leave with a tasting certificate and a clearer sense of what separates mediocre oil from the exceptional stuff.

San Gimignano & Tuscan Wine Tasting from Florence

This five-hour excursion departs [Florence](/places/florence) for San Gimignano, combining winery visits with medieval town exploration. You'll travel through Tuscan countryside in a climate-controlled coach, stop at a family-owned winery for tastings paired with regional lunch, then spend time wandering San Gimignano's tower-studded streets and sampling local gelato. Groups stay small at twenty people maximum, making it relaxed rather than rushed.

Private transfer from Naples to Positano or vice versa

Point-to-point transfer between Naples and Positano with your own licenced driver handling the 80–110 minute journey. The car arrives at your chosen spot—hotel, apartment, train station—and takes you directly to your destination on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Available round the clock, every day. Sit back with complimentary WiFi and air conditioning whilst someone else navigates the coastal roads.

1h 20m – 1h 50mfrom AUD $195

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local's Home in La Spezia

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local's Home in La Spezia

Learn to make three signature La Spezia pasta dishes in a home cook's kitchen. You'll work through authentic regional recipes at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. This is run by Cesarine, a network of home cooks across Italy who invite travellers into their own kitchens for proper cooking sessions, not performances. Three hours, all ingredients and equipment provided.

Private Tour: Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight from Siena

Drift above Tuscany's countryside in a hot air balloon for one hour, launching from near Siena. You'll ascend to 2,000 feet over rolling vineyards, cypress-lined villas, medieval castles and olive groves—the full postcard view. An expert pilot and crew handle everything, and you'll touch down for a local breakfast spread and a glass of sparkling wine to mark the occasion. The 2.5-hour total experience includes transport back to your starting point.

Vatican Highlights: Museums and Sistine Chapel

A three-hour private Vatican tour that cuts through the crowds with a specialist guide who unpacks the stories behind Renaissance masterworks. You'll navigate the Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square at your own rhythm, learning what each fresco, painting, and architectural detail actually means rather than simply passing through galleries. The private format means you can linger where things intrigue you, ask proper questions, and absorb the weight of centuries without jostling through tour groups.

Colosseum Express - Private tour

Skip the queue and explore Rome's most iconic amphitheatre with a private guide who'll decode the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s architectural secrets and Constantine's triumphal arch in 90 minutes flat. You'll breeze past the ticket lines and avoid hours under the Tyrrhenian sun while learning how gladiators once fought and emperors watched from marble seats. A straightforward, no-filler introduction to ancient Rome's engineering prowess.

Portofino - A Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

This two-hour private walking tour cuts through Portofino's glossy exterior to reveal how a working fishing village became a celebrity magnet. Your local guide navigates narrow streets and hidden corners, sharing stories about the town's transformation whilst steering clear of the obvious yacht-lined harbourside. You'll come away with genuine insights into neighbourhood life, favourite spots locals actually use, and context for what you're seeing. It's the sort of walk that makes a place stick with you.

Ancient Appia and Roman Catacombs Private Tour with Golf Cart

A 2.5-hour private golf cart tour through Rome's quieter archaeological quarters, starting from your hotel. You'll traverse the original stones of Via Appia Antica, explore the Catacombs with an official guide for 30 minutes, and visit lesser-known sites including the Pyramid of Cestia, Caracalla's Baths, Cecilia Metella's tomb, Maxentius' Villa, and the Aurelian Wall's Porta San Sebastiano. Your guide navigates the route and shares the layered history behind each stop, steering clear of the main tourist crowds.

The Florentine House of the 14th Century: 1 hour tour in the Renaissance life

Step inside Palazzo Davanzati, a 14th-century Florentine mansion frozen in time, and walk through the actual spaces where Renaissance merchants and their families ate, slept, and conducted business. This one-hour private tour with a professional guide reveals how the wealthy lived—from the kitchen's working hearth to the intimate bedrooms—through original frescoes, period furnishings, and the architecture itself. You'll understand the daily rhythms and social structures that shaped [Florence](/places/florence)'s golden age.

Etna Wine: discovering the volcano & enjoying a wine tasting

Ascend Mount Etna's upper slopes with a naturalistic guide to explore volcanic craters and ancient lava fields, then descend to a winery for tastings of regional wines paired with local produce. Based in Catania, this 6.5-hour excursion covers elevations between 1,900–2,000 metres, with hotel pickup at 08:30 and return by 15:00. The terrain rewards steady walkers with unobstructed views across Sicily's most active volcano.

Positano and Capri from Sorrento A Breathtaking Coast Experience

Skip the crowds and chart your own course along Italy's most dramatic coastline on a private boat. This eight-hour voyage threads between the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s showstoppers—the mythical Li Galli Islands, pastel-hued Positano, and the sea stacks of Capri—without fighting tourists on land. You'll swim in secluded coves, feast on local catch at Nerano, and watch the landscape unfold from the water's edge before returning to Sorrento at day's end.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Private day trip from Venice to Verona, Lago di Garda & back

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day trip from Venice to Verona, Lago di Garda & back

A private 11–12 hour drive from Venice loops through two of northern Italy's standout destinations: the medieval streets of Verona and the mountainous shores of Lago di Garda. Your own driver handles the road while you watch the landscape shift from Venetian flatlands to Alpine foothills. You set the pace at each stop—linger over Verona's Roman amphitheatre or grab lakeside lunch whenever it suits. Transport, water and local knowledge included; admission tickets and meals are yours to arrange.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $708

Private Godfather Tour with Sicilian Cannoli Tasting

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Godfather Tour with Sicilian Cannoli Tasting

Explore three coastal Sicilian towns—Savoca, Taormina, and Messina—at your own pace with a private driver-guide in a climate-controlled minivan. You set the rhythm and stops. The tour wraps with fresh cannoli and almond wine at a respected Messina pastry shop, giving you a genuine taste of local craft. Five to six hours total, door-to-door from your ship.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $298

Dome Climb & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Dome Climb & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Scale the Dome's 281 steps for a commanding panorama across Rome, then explore St. Peter's Basilica's artistic treasures with a specialist guide. This 2-hour private tour bypasses queues and pairs an art historian's insider knowledge with unobstructed views from one of the city's highest vantage points. You'll navigate Vatican landmarks efficiently, learning the stories embedded in Renaissance and Baroque masterworks.

Private boat tour on Lake Garda with Skipper 4H

Hire a private speedboat with skipper for four hours exploring [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy)'s shoreline. Navigate between charming lakeside villages including Gargnano, Salò, Sirmione and Bardolino at your own pace. Your skipper tailors the route to your interests, stopping where you choose. The boat accommodates up to eight passengers. Perfect for groups wanting flexibility without the constraints of scheduled tours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1715

Private Night Transfer Amalfi Coast to Naples.

★ 5.0 (4)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Night Transfer Amalfi Coast to Naples.

A private car whisks you from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Naples airport or city centre in 60–90 minutes. Your driver is licensed, insured, and speaks English; the vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with water. This beats the minibus shuffle if you're carrying luggage, travelling with young children, or simply prefer not to navigate Italian roads yourself. The service handles flight times flexibly and caters to families with infant seats on request.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $278

Amalfi Cost Private Tour from Sorrento or Positano: Gozzo 28FT

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Amalfi Cost Private Tour from Sorrento or Positano: Gozzo 28FT

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a private 28-foot Gozzo, departing from Sorrento or Positano for 7–8 hours. You'll navigate from Nerano to Amalfi, stopping at the dramatic Furore Fjord, tucked coves near Praiano, and the Li Galli islands. Swim in crystalline water, scout sea caves inaccessible by land, and stroll Positano's boutique-lined lanes. An English-speaking crew handles the boat while you soak in unfiltered coastal views.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2465

Private Amalfi Coast Tour with Driver from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Tour with Driver from Sorrento

Your private driver navigates the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop roads for eight hours, stopping where you want and lingering as long as you like. Based in Sorrento, this bespoke itinerary lets you shape the day: explore Ravello's hilltop gardens, wander Positano's pastel villages, or catch a boat out to sea. Your driver knows the quiet viewpoints, the family-run trattorias, and where to find proper ceramics. You travel in air-conditioned comfort with water and snacks on hand, no rushing, no group schedules.

Best of Florence Full-Day Combo Tour including Uffizi & Accademia Galleries

Seven hours tracing [Florence](/places/florence)'s artistic peak with a specialist guide who'll unlock the Renaissance collections at the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. You'll move through the city's palaces and piazzas, learning how 15th-century Florence rewired European art. Hotel pickup included; pace yourself for walking and standing in galleries.

Private Transfer up to 8 pax from Milano to Como

Direct car service whisking up to eight passengers from Milan to Como in just over an hour. Your driver handles the motorway while you settle in with complimentary water and watch the Lombard landscape roll past. All fuel, parking, and airport taxes are sorted—you pay nothing extra on the day. Drivers speak English and Italian, know the route cold, and keep their vehicles spotless.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $283

Sunset tour with Mercedes convertible Eclass from Sorrento peninsula or Positano

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sunset tour with Mercedes convertible Eclass from Sorrento peninsula or Positano

Chase the sunset along Italy's most dramatic coastline in a Mercedes E-Class convertible. Starting from Sorrento or Positano, your private driver navigates the winding roads past clifftop villages and hidden coves to reach Marina del Cantone or Positano's terraced hotels. Watch the sky turn amber and pink over Capri whilst sipping an Italian aperitif. Four hours of coastal roads, sea views, and golden hour light.

4 hoursfrom AUD $433

Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii Day Tour from Naples

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii Day Tour from Naples

A private driver collects you from Naples airport, train station, or hotel and ferries you around the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic spots in a climate-controlled car. You'll see Positano's pastel cliffside village, Sorrento's lemon-scented streets, and Pompeii's haunting Roman ruins, returning to Naples by evening. Eight to nine hours door-to-door, with flexibility to linger where you choose.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $583

Salerno to Positano Amalfi Ravello - Private Amalfi Coast Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Salerno to Positano Amalfi Ravello - Private Amalfi Coast Tour

Eight-hour private tour of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) departing from Salerno, with Mercedes transport and English-speaking driver included. You'll visit Positano's clifftop streets and designer shops, explore Amalfi's medieval cathedral and waterfront restaurants, then climb to Ravello for its villa gardens and coastal panoramas. Fuel, tolls, and parking covered. Pickup from port, station, airport, or hotel.

Lake Como: Private Boat Tour with Massimo and Emanuele

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a private boat piloted by Massimo and Emanuele, who share local stories and insider knowledge gathered over years on the water. In three to four hours, you'll pass legendary villas, anchor at Comacina Island for a swim or aperitif, explore Bellagio's narrow lanes and independent shops, and catch the light shift across the Alps. The boat carries sun shades and evening navigation lights; swimming stops are negotiable with your skipper.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $999

Amalfi Coast Positano and the Gems of the Coast

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Positano and the Gems of the Coast

A seven-hour private tour along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), combining Positano and Sorrento with a driver who knows the region well. You control the pace and stops, pausing at viewpoints and coastal villages as you please. The air-conditioned vehicle makes the winding clifftop roads comfortable, and your driver offers local insight on where to eat, what's worth seeing, and how to spend your time. Expect dramatic vertical villages, shopping streets, and Mediterranean light.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1186

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