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Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel with tour guide

A three-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with fast-track entry, led by an official Vatican guide. You'll move directly from the Sistine Chapel into St. Peter's Basilica, bypassing standard queues. The route covers Renaissance paintings by Raphael, classical sculpture, and architectural landmarks across the Vatican's galleries. Wireless headsets ensure you hear commentary clearly throughout. Optional hotel pickup available. Maps included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $816

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Personal Photoshoot in Lake Como

Capture your Lake Como moments with photographer Kseniia during a two-hour personalized shoot. You'll visit multiple scenic spots around the lake and Milan's landmarks, receiving real-time posing tips and wardrobe advice to feel confident in front of the camera. Walk away with 60–130 professionally colour-corrected images tailored to your style, whether you're marking an engagement, celebrating family, or simply documenting your travels.

St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour with Privileged Access

Skip the queues and descend into the crypt beneath St. Peter's to stand above the Apostle's burial place, guided through the Basilica's masterpieces with privileged early access. This two-hour tour navigates you past Bernini's bronze canopy and Michelangelo's Pietà, pausing at John Paul II's tomb before releasing you to explore independently or climb the Dome. Your guide sets the context for the square's sprawling Renaissance geometry and the building's layered history, making sense of what you're actually looking at.

2 hoursfrom AUD $233

San Gimignano and Winery Experience with Lunch from Livorno

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

San Gimignano and Winery Experience with Lunch from Livorno

Escape Livorno for a seven-to-eight-hour journey through Tuscan countryside to the hilltop town of San Gimignano. You'll explore its medieval towers and cobbled streets, then settle into a local winery for tastings paired with a full lunch showcasing regional cuisine. An English-speaking driver handles the transport in a climate-controlled minivan, leaving you free to soak in the landscape and flavour.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $623

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private tour of Todi with a local guide

Explore Todi's medieval heart with a local guide over two hours, uncovering the architectural ambition that shaped this Umbrian town. You'll navigate the compact historic centre, where the Cathedral of Santa Maria anchors one side of the main piazza and 13th- and 14th-century civic palaces frame the other. Your guide unpacks how wealth and power played out in stone, revealing the layers beneath these grand facades.

Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo - Private Option

Learn to cook four authentic Sicilian dishes in a private class based in a historic Palermo palazzo. You'll start by shopping at a local market with your Sicilian cook, then return to the kitchen to prepare a complete menu together. Along the way, taste regional wines and gain insight into the culinary traditions that define this island. Ideal for travellers wanting to cook alongside locals rather than simply eat what they've made.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1377

Private boat tour Taormina Isola bella, with aperitif

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour Taormina Isola bella, with aperitif

Explore Sicily's Ionian coastline aboard a private skippered boat, dropping anchor at Isola Bella and neighbouring coves over two hours. You'll navigate past dramatic rock formations and sea caves—including the celebrated Blue Grotto where light refracts into vivid underwater colours—whilst sipping aperitifs and nibbling snacks. The route takes in Capo Taormina's exclusive headland and hidden grottos, with plenty of time to swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. Couples, families and small groups get their own vessel and crew.

Lake Garda Olive Oil Tour & Tasting with Panoramic Views

Spend two hours at a family-run olive estate overlooking [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy), learning how award-winning oils are produced from tree to bottle. Walk through working groves and the production facility, then taste three distinctive oils using professional tasting techniques alongside local pâtés and cured olives. The panoramic setting—360-degree views of hills and water—frames an afternoon rooted in genuine flavour and generations of craft rather than polished tourism.

Medici Tour: history and secrets through the Family monuments - Small Group

Trace the rise of [Florence](/places/florence)'s most powerful dynasty through architectural masterworks spanning 90 minutes. This small-group tour unpacks the Medici legacy via monuments crafted by Renaissance titans—Michelangelo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi. You'll move between sites with a certified guide who reveals the family's political manoeuvres, rivalries, and commissions that shaped Western art. Fast-track entry keeps the group (capped at nine) moving efficiently through Florence's most significant landmarks.

Olbia : Traditional Pasta Course + lunch + pickup included

Learn to shape traditional Sardinian pasta from scratch in a small-group kitchen class near Olbia, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines and local specialities. You'll work at your own station with proper equipment, guided through each fold and press by someone who knows the craft. Four hours total, including transport to the venue, covers everything from dough to dessert—no cooking experience needed.

Etna Summit Craters in 4x4 and Trekking

Climb Mount Etna's northern flank by 4×4 and foot, reaching the summit crater rim at 2,900 metres with a volcanologist guide. Over five hours, you'll stand above Sicily's highest peak, hearing the volcano's fumaroles and taking in views across the Ionian Sea to Taormina and the Aeolian Islands. The descent weaves through otherworldly lunar terrain before returning to the carpark. Groups stay small—ten people maximum per guide—ensuring genuine connection with Europe's most active volcano.

Private Transfer Catania Airport ↔ Agrigento with Optional Stop

Point-to-point private car service connecting Catania Airport with Agrigento city centre, taking 2–4 hours depending on route and stops. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated driver, sipping complimentary water and using onboard WiFi. The standout feature: pause en route at Villa Romana del Casale, a sprawling Roman mosaic estate near Piazza Armerina, and explore at your own pace while your driver waits to resume.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $241

Guided Winery Tour and Private Tasting in Montefalco

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Guided Winery Tour and Private Tasting in Montefalco

A 90-minute winery visit in Montefalco where a member of the Valentini family walks you through their natural winemaking approach, from soil to glass. You'll taste three regional wines—Trebbiano Spoletino, Montefalco Rosso, and Montefalco Sagrantino—paired with bruschetta dressed in their own olive oil. The guide speaks English and explains the hands-on methods behind each bottle, treating you as someone genuinely curious about how these wines come to be.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Turin

Learn to shape pizza dough and layer tiramisu in a Turinese home kitchen alongside a seasoned home cook who'll share techniques passed down through Italian families. This three-hour private session covers both dishes from scratch, finishing with a tasting of your creations paired with regional wines. You'll leave with genuine skills to recreate the meal back home, not just memory-box photos.

Skipper and hostess rental on the Amalfi Coast

Rent a skippered boat along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and let someone else navigate whilst you soak in the drama. Six to eight hours exploring vertical cliffs, pastel villages like Positano, sea caves and hidden coves. Your skipper knows the routes locals favour—the quieter anchorages, best snorkelling spots, natural grottoes. Bring nothing but sunscreen; fuel, snacks, drinks and gear are sorted.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1599

★ 5.0 (4)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Sunset Trekking on Mount Etna

Trek up Mount Etna's slopes at dusk, moving through villages that cling to the volcano's flanks while vineyards and orchards pepper the landscape. Your guide reveals how Europe's most active volcano shaped the region's geology, culture and livelihood over millennia. A five-hour journey combining rural Sicily with dramatic volcanic terrain, finishing as light fades across the Mediterranean.

From Florence: Balsamic Vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto

A 10-hour guided tour from [Florence](/places/florence) ventures into Emilia Romagna to explore three cornerstone Italian ingredients. Visit working producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, where artisans still craft cheese by hand using centuries-old methods. Tour a traditional balsamic vinegar cellar in Modena to understand how the dark, complex condiment develops over years. Stop at a Parma prosciutto producer to see how the region's cured ham achieves its protected designation. Lunch features local cured meats, cheese, bread and wine.

10 hoursfrom AUD $924

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Alberobello

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Alberobello

Learn to shape and top pizza dough, then master the layered assembly of tiramisu in a local cook's [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello) kitchen. This three-hour private class puts you at your own workstation with a Cesarina—part of Italy's network of home-cooking hosts—who shares regional pizza techniques and the finesse behind this coffee-soaked dessert. Finish by eating what you've made, paired with local wines.

3 hoursfrom AUD $241

Pisa Half-Day Private Shore Excursion from the Port of La Spezia

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa Half-Day Private Shore Excursion from the Port of La Spezia

A private four-to-five-hour drive from La Spezia port takes you into Pisa's understated charm. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through the city's architectural highlights, giving you proper time at the Leaning Tower for photos or climbing, plus access to hidden gems like Keith Haring's sprawling street mural and the bustling arcaded lanes of Borgo Stretto. The itinerary flexes to your mood—browse the main shopping drag or grab pastries at a neighbourhood bakery. The vehicle stays air-conditioned; the pace stays relaxed.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $716

Portovenere&Lerici PrivateTour byvan from Lucca,Pisa or LaSpezia

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Portovenere&Lerici PrivateTour byvan from Lucca,Pisa or LaSpezia

A five- to six-hour private van tour from Lucca, Pisa or La Spezia exploring Portovenere and Lerici along the Ligurian coast. Your driver navigates winding Tuscan hills to reach this dramatic stretch of seaside cliffs, medieval fortifications and sheltered coves. Stop at viewpoints and villages as your guide shares local knowledge, then arrange a leisurely lunch of fresh seafood—think branzino or pasta alle vongole—at a waterfront trattoria. The route reveals hidden corners most travellers miss, with the flexibility to linger where it strikes your fancy.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $831

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Capodimonte Museum of Naples Group Tour

Spend two hours with an art historian navigating Capodimonte's collection in Naples, a gallery housing masterworks by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Small group format—capped at 20 people—means you'll actually hear the guide and linger where it matters. Skip-the-line access gets you straight in, no queue wrestling. Each painting unpacks the technical innovation and historical moment behind it, tracing how Italian culture shaped these artists' hands.

2 hoursfrom AUD $64

Exclusive Shore Excursion Rome Highlights & Skip the Line Sistine Chapel Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Shore Excursion Rome Highlights & Skip the Line Sistine Chapel Tour

Private 6-hour Vatican and Rome tour departing from Civitavecchia port with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Your dedicated driver navigates you through Rome's heavyweight sites—St. Peter's Square, the Sistine Chapel, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) exterior, Roman Forum, Pantheon—in a climate-controlled vehicle. Perfect for cruise passengers wanting genuine coverage without queue fatigue. Groups capped at eight travellers.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1164

One Hour Uffizi Guided Tour: Masterpieces of the Renaissance

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

One Hour Uffizi Guided Tour: Masterpieces of the Renaissance

Sprint through [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi in 60 minutes with a local guide steering you past the crowds to see Renaissance essentials. You'll stand in front of Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, track Leonardo's technical brilliance across The Baptism of Christ and The Annunciation, absorb Michelangelo's only wooden painting (the Doni Tondo), and catch Caravaggio's theatrical Bacchus and Medusa. Small group of nine maximum means actual breathing room. Skip-the-line ticket saves you queueing with the masses.

1 hourfrom AUD $112

Shore excursion to Florence and pisa from the port of La Spezia

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Shore excursion to Florence and pisa from the port of La Spezia

This eight-hour shore excursion whisks you from La Spezia's cruise port to two of Tuscany's most celebrated destinations. Begin in Pisa with a guided wander through the historic centre, taking in the Palazzo dei Cavalieri and its adjoining church before spending an hour at Piazza dei Miracoli to explore the leaning tower, cathedral and baptistery at your own pace. After a ninety-minute drive, [Florence](/places/florence) awaits: start at Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping city views, then venture into the centre on foot to discover the cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Piazza della Signoria, with time for lunch and browsing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

Amalfi Coast Farmhouse: Pizza & Mozzarella Making Class

★ 5.0 (4)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Amalfi Coast Farmhouse: Pizza & Mozzarella Making Class

Spend two and a half hours at a working Amalfi farmhouse learning to make pizza and mozzarella from scratch. You'll start with a tour of the property, meet the dairy cow whose milk you'll transform into cheese, then climb to a viewpoint overlooking the coast. In the garden kitchen, your hosts Pasquale and Rosanna teach you to hand-stretch Neapolitan dough, craft Fior di Latte mozzarella, and finish with lemon tiramisù. Everything you make gets cooked in the wood-fired oven and eaten together, with local wine and limoncello included.

Rome Wine & Aperitivo Tasting - Official Emily in Paris

Taste your way through Rome's wine culture at Piazza Capranica with four Italian wines—white, rosé, red, and sweet—each paired with curated boards of local cheeses, cured meats, and vegetables. Your guide shares the stories behind each pour whilst you sip a Welcome Spritz and finish with a traditional digestivo. You'll leave with a branded tote and framed Instax print from your afternoon. Two and a half hours of straightforward wine appreciation, no pretension.

Photo Shoot in Verona: Capture Your Love Story in Pictures

A 1 hour 15 minute professional photo session in Verona where a photographer guides you through the city's most photogenic spots—Juliet's balcony, narrow medieval streets, ancient plazas—to capture genuine moments. Whether you're a couple, family, or solo traveller, you'll get an e-photo book and cable car access to Verona's highest vantage points. The shoot unfolds at a relaxed pace, letting you focus on the experience rather than posing.

1h 15mfrom AUD $266

Private Full Day Tour of Sabina Countryside from Rome

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Full Day Tour of Sabina Countryside from Rome

Spend ten hours exploring the Sabina region's quiet villages northeast of Rome in a private vehicle with a local guide. You'll wander through medieval stone towns like Farfa and Casperia, stopping for photographs and meals at places you choose. A professional photographer documents the day, and Italian breakfast is included. It's structured for small groups—maximum twelve people—so you're never fighting crowds.

10 hoursfrom AUD $181

Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi from Palermo Private Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi from Palermo Private Tour

This nine-hour private drive from Palermo takes you through Sicily's layered past, starting with the Doric temples of Agrigento's UNESCO-listed Valley, then down to the dramatic white limestone cliffs of Scala dei Turchi on the southern coast. Your own bilingual driver handles transport while you explore two of the island's most arresting archaeological and natural landmarks. Lunch overlooking the cliffs is available at a beachfront restaurant, and you can add a guided walk through the temple complex for deeper context.

Matera and Alberobello Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari

An eight-hour guided journey from Bari into two of southern Italy's most distinctive towns. Start in Matera, where limestone cliffs hold centuries-old cave dwellings (Sassi) that cascade down hillsides—now a UNESCO site dotted with rock-carved churches. Your guide unpacks the layered history as you wander the labyrinthine streets. Then head to [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello), where whitewashed trulli (cone-roofed stone houses) cluster impossibly close together. The small group keeps things intimate; the itinerary bends to your pace and interests.

Underwater adventure with sea baptism on the Island of Elba

Your first dive on Elba's coast without needing certification. A 2.5-hour introduction to scuba with a dedicated instructor who takes you down to 5 metres, showing you the rocky seabed and its residents—fish, starfish, maybe an octopus if you're lucky. You'll learn the gear, practice breathing underwater, and get a real feel for whether diving's your thing. The boat picks you up, equipment's provided, and you'll have coffee and snacks between breaths.

Private tour to Murano-WITH guide on board

Travel by private boat to Murano with a dedicated guide who reveals the island's glassmaking traditions and lesser-known corners. This 3-hour tour takes you through working studios where artisans shape molten glass, plus entry to the 12th-century Santi Maria e Donato church. Optional add-on to neighbouring Burano showcases the enduring craft of hand-made lace, still practiced by local women using centuries-old techniques.

Amalfi Coast: Hike Along the Path of the Lemons

Walk an ancient mule trail linking two coastal villages on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), moving through centuries-old lemon terraces and fragrant groves. Starting in Maiori with a taste of the region's signature citrus pastry, you'll traverse Mediterranean scrub and vineyard-clad slopes whilst your guide unpacks the area's mercantile past. The route concludes in Minori at the waterfront basilica, with time to wander the village before heading back.

Syracuse-Marzamemi boat tour 7h

A seven-hour coastal exploration departing Syracuse, this boat tour traces Sicily's southeastern shoreline by sea, stopping at hidden coves and limestone caverns before reaching the fishing village of Marzamemi for lunch. You'll navigate directly into the town's historic centre, then head back watching for dolphin activity along the route. The skipper handles navigation whilst you swim, snorkel, and absorb the dramatic cliff scenery inaccessible from land.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2498

Florence Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (4)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Florence Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Walking Tour

Spend 90 minutes exploring [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance heart with a guide leading you through Palazzo Pitti's palatial rooms, then roam the sprawling Boboli Gardens independently. You'll see the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio en route, and climb to the garden's highest point for sweeping city views. This combo pairs expert commentary where it counts with freedom to linger where you choose.

Sicilian Home Cooking Class in the Taormina Countryside

Spend three and a half hours learning to cook authentic Sicilian dishes alongside a local chef in the Taormina countryside. You'll start at the morning market, where your guide teaches you to select the finest seasonal ingredients, then head to the kitchen to prepare a four-course traditional meal. Lunch includes local wine and finishes with coffee, giving you both the knowledge and the taste of what makes Sicilian food distinctive.

Private and Guided Full Day Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic shoreline by boat with a skilled captain steering you past limestone cliffs, secret coves and crystalline waters ideal for swimming. This six-hour private voyage takes in the region's most striking coastal features, with stops for snorkelling in sheltered spots and time to float in pristine Mediterranean conditions. A refreshing alternative to the crowded clifftop roads.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Amalfi Coast and Capri luxury day tour from Amalfi and all villages around

★ 5.0 (4)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Amalfi Coast and Capri luxury day tour from Amalfi and all villages around

Spend a full day aboard a private luxury motorboat exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Capri. Your English-speaking captain navigates hidden coves, sea caves, and pastel-coloured villages whilst sharing local stories and historical context. This isn't a crowded ferry run—it's a tailored coastal journey that reveals why this stretch of Italian coastline remains unrivalled. Drinks and snacks included.

from AUD $5829

Private San Gimignano Wine Tour from Livorno Port

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private San Gimignano Wine Tour from Livorno Port

A nine-hour private tour from Livorno port takes you through Tuscany's medieval heartland, visiting San Gimignano and Volterra. You'll wind past cypress-lined roads and vineyards, explore San Gimignano's famous tower-studded skyline, wander Volterra's narrow lanes past alabaster workshops, and taste local Vernaccia wine and award-winning gelato at your own pace. A driver-guide navigates the countryside in a luxury Mercedes or minivan, leaving room to linger where you choose.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1432

Private and Guided Day Visit to Beautiful Tuscany from Rome

★ 5.0 (4)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private and Guided Day Visit to Beautiful Tuscany from Rome

Escape Rome for a day in the Tuscan countryside with a private driver who knows the region inside out. This eight-hour excursion takes you beyond the tourist trail to discover quiet villages, rolling hills, and lesser-known corners that make Tuscany special. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with WiFi, at a pace that suits your group—whether you're after wine country, hilltop towns, or simply the landscape itself.

8 hoursfrom AUD $870

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