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Day on a private boat on the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Day on a private boat on the Amalfi Coast

Seven hours aboard a private boat departing Sorrento, charting the Sorrentine and Amalfi coasts. You'll anchor at secluded coves, swim at the Baths of Queen Giovanna, explore Nerano's fishing village, and finish in Positano's pastel-painted cliffs. The boat handles navigation and timing; you handle the snorkelling, prosecco, and deciding whether to wander ashore or stay poolside.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1815
Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Spend seven hours exploring the Amalfi Coast by private boat, tailoring your itinerary to suit your preferences. The captain suggests landing in Amalfi or Positano to wander the villages, with multiple swimming stops in clear water between destinations. Pack your appetite for lunch at boat-only restaurants serving coastal specialities, or keep it simple with onboard refreshments and snacks. Upgrades include drone photography, underwater scooters and curated drink selections.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2664
Montepulciano Vineyards Wine Tour with 3 Estates Visit
5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Montepulciano Vineyards Wine Tour with 3 Estates Visit

Spend a full day touring three working vineyards around Montepulciano, the heartland of Vino Nobile production. Your private guide walks you through centuries-old cellars, explains how the region's signature wine develops, and you taste across each estate's portfolio. Lunch at the second stop pairs local food with wines you've just learned about. Seven to eight hours in the Tuscan countryside, moving at your own pace between properties.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $583
Milan Private Fun Tour for Kids
5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Milan Private Fun Tour for Kids

A four-hour guided exploration of Milan designed around what your kids want to discover. Your guide tailors the route to their interests, mixing indoor and outdoor stops with hands-on activities that let them learn by doing rather than listening. Lunch is included. This isn't a standard walking tour—it's a chance for children to experience the city as locals do, leaving them with genuine memories of Milan.

4 hoursfrom AUD $583
E-bike rental in Riva Del Garda
5.0 (18)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

E-bike rental in Riva Del Garda

Grab an e-bike from central Riva del Garda and explore the lake's network of trails and local spots at your own pace. The nine-hour rental gives you genuine flexibility to loop around waterfront routes, climb into the surrounding hills, or simply potter between cafés without a guide dictating stops. All machines are current models kept in working order, with basics like a helmet, lock, pack and water bottle sorted from the start.

9 hoursfrom AUD $75
Private Top Brunello Montalcino Wine Tour & Food Pairing Session
5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Top Brunello Montalcino Wine Tour & Food Pairing Session

Spend a full day exploring three family-run Brunello producers in Montalcino's hillside vineyards, guided by a level 3 sommelier. You'll walk through working cellars, understand how these prestigious Tuscan reds develop, and taste each winery's output alongside a locally-sourced lunch designed to complement the wines. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and all cellar fees are included. The itinerary is unhurried—expect deep dives into production rather than quick visits.

10 hoursfrom AUD $833
Private Off Road Wine Tour in Chianti from Florence
5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Off Road Wine Tour in Chianti from Florence

Bounce across Chianti's white gravel roads in a Land Rover, stopping at three working wineries to taste Classico and learn how grapes become bottles. Your guide navigates the backroads linking small family operations and established producers, weaving through vineyard rows and olive terraces before sitting down to a proper Tuscan lunch in a rural setting. Seven hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Florence.

7 hoursfrom AUD $678
Private Tour Of Capri & Amalfi Coast Sightseeing
5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour Of Capri & Amalfi Coast Sightseeing

Spend eight hours exploring two of southern Italy's most celebrated coastlines with a private guide and driver. This tour sweeps across Capri's elegant piazzas and clifftop villas, then continues along the dramatic Amalfi Coast, where pastel villages cling to limestone cliffs above turquoise waters. You'll navigate both destinations at your own pace, discovering why these spots have captivated travellers for centuries. Transport, parking, tolls and expert commentary are included; boat tickets and meals are separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1749
Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino

Skippered motorboat charter departing Genoa's old port, exploring the Ligurian coast and Portofino Natural Reserve—accessible only by water. Choose a daytime cruise or sunset run tailored to your group's pace. Seven and a half hours to discover hidden coves, coastal villages, and marine life along one of Italy's most dramatic shorelines, with snorkelling gear provided.

7h 30mfrom AUD $855
Private Tour from Rome: Padre Pio and St. Michael's Cave
5.0 (18)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour from Rome: Padre Pio and St. Michael's Cave

A 13-hour private pilgrimage from Rome into Puglia's sacred heartland. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a dedicated assistant to Monte Sant'Angelo's UNESCO-listed grotto, where the Archangel Michael has drawn pilgrims for over a millennium, then to San Giovanni Rotondo to encounter Padre Pio's shrine—both the original Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Renzo Piano's striking modern basilica. Space for quiet reflection and lunch before returning to Rome.

13 hoursfrom AUD $413
Capri, Your Way: A Tailored Full-Day Private Boat Tour
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri, Your Way: A Tailored Full-Day Private Boat Tour

Spend seven to eight hours exploring Capri by private boat, moving at your own pace with a professional English-speaking skipper. Visit the Blue Grotto, Natural Arch, and three historic villas—Tiberio's, Malaparte, and Lysis di Fersen—with knowledgeable commentary throughout. Swim in transparent waters, dine at clifftop restaurants, and shape the day around what interests you most. Includes refreshments, towels, and on-board facilities for a solo-group experience.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1749
Alberobello and Matera in a Day Trip Among UNESCO Treasures
5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Alberobello and Matera in a Day Trip Among UNESCO Treasures

This nine-hour day trip links two of Puglia's UNESCO-listed towns, Matera and Alberobello, by coach. Start in Matera's Sassi district, where a local guide leads you through ancient stone-carved dwellings stacked into the landscape. You'll have breathing room to eat locally before heading to Alberobello, where the trulli—conical-roofed houses unique to this region—dominate the hillside. Guided walks through both towns reveal how people shaped architecture to match the terrain.

9 hoursfrom AUD $300
Noto, Siracusa and Ortigia (private driver with Luxury mercedes)
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Noto, Siracusa and Ortigia (private driver with Luxury mercedes)

Travel through southeastern Sicily's architectural showpiece in a private Mercedes with driver, spending six to seven hours exploring Noto's theatrical Baroque streetscape, Syracuse's layered Greek and Roman heritage, and the island fortress of Ortigia. You'll move between three distinct sites—each offering different eras of Mediterranean civilisation—with flexible time to wander and absorb rather than rush.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $548
Rome Highlights Private Day Tour by Mercedes Minivan
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome Highlights Private Day Tour by Mercedes Minivan

A five-hour private tour of Rome's essential landmarks by Mercedes minivan, letting you move between sites without wrestling public transport. Your driver navigates the city's chaotic streets while you relax in air-conditioned comfort, stopping at the attractions that matter to you. Two decades of local knowledge means efficient routing and insider perspective on what you're seeing.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1097
Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana and Levanzo with Lunch
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana and Levanzo with Lunch

Spend a full day exploring Favignana and Levanzo, two rugged islands off Sicily's northwest coast, aboard your own private boat. Navigate past sea caves and secluded rocky inlets, dropping anchor at turquoise swimming spots like Cala Rossa and Bue Marino. Bring snorkels or float idle in gin-clear water while the skipper handles the helm. Lunch arrives onboard—local arancini and bread cunzato—as you drift past the historic tuna processing plant. Toast the evening light over Levanzo before heading back.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1082
Drive Amalfi Coast with Pickup
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Drive Amalfi Coast with Pickup

Eight hours traversing the Amalfi Coast by private vehicle with driver pickup from your hotel or designated point. You'll navigate the dramatic coastal road and explore the trio of celebrated villages—Amalfi, Positano and Ravello—at your own pace. The driver handles tolls and logistics while you absorb the scenery, lemon groves and Mediterranean light. This is a self-guided discovery rather than a shepherded tour, giving you freedom to linger where you choose.

8 hoursfrom AUD $469
Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local

Spend a full day exploring Sabina's three medieval hilltop villages, wandering quiet lanes and sampling regional food whilst a professional photographer captures your journey. Based near Rome, this 10–11 hour outing balances outdoor walking through the countryside with a leisurely lunch break and return transport. Small groups travel in private air-conditioned vehicles rather than coaches, allowing flexibility and personal attention throughout.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $258
Private Boat Tour of Capri from the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour of Capri from the Amalfi Coast

Spend eight hours on a private boat departing the Amalfi Coast bound for Capri, with your skipper tailoring the itinerary to suit your interests. Swim in sheltered coves, navigate around Capri's dramatic coastline and sea stacks, and explore the protected waters of Li Galli marine reserve. The boat reaches Nerano village by mid-day, where waterfront restaurants serve local catches—a perk of arriving by sea rather than road. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and crew are provided; lunch and the 100€ dock fee are separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3331
Winery tours and tastings in Bolgheri with Wine Guide
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Winery tours and tastings in Bolgheri with Wine Guide

Spend 4–5 hours with a certified wine guide exploring two Bolgheri wineries, tasting Supertuscan wines and indigenous varieties that put this Tuscan corner on the global map. Walk through vineyards, see working cellars, and meet the producers behind the bottles. Your guide unpacks the region's history, its role in modern Italian winemaking, and the real challenges facing small producers. Finish in Bolgheri village with a gelato break.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $416
Private Transfer from Rome to Positano with Stop a Pompeii
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Rome to Positano with Stop a Pompeii

Skip the hassle of train changes and packed buses. A private driver whisks you from Rome to Positano in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, pausing for roughly two hours at Pompeii so you can explore the preserved Roman city without backtracking later. You arrive refreshed on the Amalfi Coast, ready to settle into your accommodation rather than scrambling to fit sightseeing in afterwards.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $892
Private Day Tours : Discover the Top Destinations in One Day!
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Day Tours : Discover the Top Destinations in One Day!

Explore Italy's Amalfi and Sorrento coasts on a privately guided day tour, with your own licensed driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from itineraries featuring Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano, or dig into volcanic history at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Tours run 5–12 hours depending on your selection, allowing you to set the pace and focus on what genuinely interests you rather than following a rigid group schedule.

5 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $250
Piran and Scenic Slovenian Coast - Private Tour from Trieste
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Piran and Scenic Slovenian Coast - Private Tour from Trieste

Slip across the Italian-Slovenian border for a six-hour private exploration of the Adriatic coast's best-kept secret. This chauffeured run from Trieste threads through coastal towns before landing in Piran, where Venetian-influenced stone laneways spill down to the sea. Your English-speaking driver knows where locals eat and which viewpoints deliver proper scenery. Perfect for cruise passengers or those with limited time, the tour wraps in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $999
4 Hour Traditional Italian cooking Experience
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

4 Hour Traditional Italian cooking Experience

Roll up your sleeves for four hours of hands-on cooking with seasoned Italian chefs who'll guide you through building a four-course meal from scratch. You'll work in an intimate group, so there's genuine space to ask questions and adjust technique. Wine pairings arrive with each course, and you'll walk away with a certificate to remember the afternoon.

4 hoursfrom AUD $185
Climbing Experience - Positano
5.0 (17)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Climbing Experience - Positano

Scale the dramatic rock faces overlooking Positano's turquoise coastline on this 4-hour guided climb in Campania. Work with a certified instructor to navigate one of the region's most rewarding crags, tackling routes that test your technique and reward you with sweeping Mediterranean views. Suits climbers with moderate fitness who want to push beyond gym walls and climb real stone with serious exposure.

4 hoursfrom AUD $316
Godfather Private Tour
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Godfather Private Tour

Trace The Godfather's Sicilian roots across five hilltop towns in northeastern Sicily. Your private driver navigates winding mountain roads to Savoca's Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, and Forza d'Agro's elevated streets where the Corleone birthplace stood. End at Santa Teresa di Riva's beach for lunch and sea views. Five to seven hours total, including stops for photos and exploration.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $326
Private Padua Highlights Tour including Scrovegni Chapel and St Antonio Basilic
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Padua Highlights Tour including Scrovegni Chapel and St Antonio Basilic

A 4-hour private guided walk through Padua's medieval and Renaissance heart. Start at Prato della Valle, Europe's sprawling civic plaza, then venture into the city's religious and intellectual landmarks. You'll explore the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Giotto's frescoed Scrovegni Chapel, the bustling market squares of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with their imposing Palazzo della Ragione, the University of Padua and its botanical gardens, finishing near the historic Caffè Pedrocchi. Your expert local guide unpacks centuries of art, politics and learning along the way.

4 hoursfrom AUD $530
Exclusive Cinque Terre by Ferry with stop in Pisa from Florence
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Exclusive Cinque Terre by Ferry with stop in Pisa from Florence

A 12-hour journey from Florence that combines the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages with a Pisa stopover. Travel by ferry from La Spezia along the Ligurian coast, exploring the clifftop settlements of Manarola, Vernazzo and Monterosso al Mare. An experienced guide leads you through narrow streets lined with pastel buildings, whilst lunch pairs traditional seafood and focaccia with local Cinque Terre wines grown on vertiginous terraced slopes.

12 hoursfrom AUD $964
Walking tour in the Heart of Rome and a Cooking Class in a Very Small Group
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Walking tour in the Heart of Rome and a Cooking Class in a Very Small Group

Spend four hours walking Rome's most storied piazzas and landmarks with a knowledgeable guide, then head to a neighbourhood restaurant to learn pasta-making from a chef steeped in Roman tradition. Small groups (maximum eight people) mean you'll get genuine conversation rather than megaphone commentary. You'll visit the Pantheon, Hadrian's temple, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps before rolling up your sleeves to craft fresh pasta by hand. Finish with a three-course meal featuring your own handiwork.

4 hoursfrom AUD $198
Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento

Depart Sorrento by private boat for eight hours exploring the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated stretches. You'll navigate to Nerano's luminous waters, Positano's stacked pastel villages, and Amalfi's historic core, with multiple swimming and snorkelling stops en route. Skip the shore crowds entirely—your skipper handles all navigation whilst you float past sea cliffs, hidden grottoes, and coves unreachable by land. Lunch sourced from waterfront trattorias or eaten aboard.

8 hoursfrom AUD $566
Private Boat Tour to discover Capri
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour to discover Capri

Set out on a private boat from Capri for seven to eight hours exploring the island's coastal gems. You'll navigate to secluded coves, sea caves, and the Faraglioni rocks, swimming in transparent waters and viewing the Blue Grotto from the water. The skipper steers while you choose which spots to linger at, with refreshments, snorkelling gear, and onboard showers included. Two hours cover transit between sites; the rest is yours to anchor, swim, and soak in the seascape.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1482
Best Of Messina Shore Excursion: Taormina, Naxos, Isolabella, Castelmola Tour
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Best Of Messina Shore Excursion: Taormina, Naxos, Isolabella, Castelmola Tour

Make the most of a brief Messina port stop with this 5–6 hour loop through Sicily's northeastern coast. You'll visit the clifftop town of Taormina, the beach settlement of Naxos, the rocky Isolabella islet, and the hilltop village of Castelmola, hitting ancient sites, dramatic coastlines, and medieval architecture without rushing. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water included; entrance fees and food are separate.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $250
Rome post-cruise private driving tour
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome post-cruise private driving tour

Skip the port queues and head straight into Rome with a private driver who collects you dockside at Civitavecchia. Over five hours, you'll cruise past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, and other landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan whilst your English-speaking guide provides context. Finish at your hotel or airport, no faffing about. Tight schedule means you get a genuine feel for the city's layout and history rather than trudging between packed sites.

5 hoursfrom AUD $566
Private Boat Tour Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi–Typical Gozzo 850
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi–Typical Gozzo 850

Explore the Amalfi Coast's most dramatic stretches by private gozzo, departing from Sorrento and sailing past Positano towards Amalfi. This seven-hour coastal voyage takes you past vertical cliffs and pastel villages, with multiple stops for swimming and snorkelling at your request. Your English-speaking skipper steers you round Punta Campanella and adjusts the route to match your preferences, whilst you move between deck and sea.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2998
4hr Lake Boat Tour Como-Balbianello-Bellagio-Varenna-Menaggio
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4hr Lake Boat Tour Como-Balbianello-Bellagio-Varenna-Menaggio

A four-hour private boat cruise across Lake Como, calling at Villa d'Este's grounds, Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. You'll navigate waterfront villas and gardens that sit beyond road access, swimming stops included, with prosecco and refreshments aboard. The skipper handles navigation and shares local history; stops and timing flex to suit your group.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1582
Best of Rome & Vatican Skip the line Private Tour
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Best of Rome & Vatican Skip the line Private Tour

A seven-hour private tour combining the Vatican's masterpieces with Rome's iconic landmarks. Your driver collects you from your hotel at 9am and whisks you through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica with an official guide, then navigates you past Navona Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and Circus Maximus. Your English-speaking driver provides historical context en route and handles all logistics, whilst you decide the pace between sites.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1102
Capri by Sea Private Boat Excursion
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri by Sea Private Boat Excursion

Sail around Capri on a private boat for six hours, steering your own itinerary past dramatic limestone cliffs, the Faraglioni stacks, and hidden swimming spots. The Blue Grotto's ethereal blue light is optional (€18 entry). Your local skipper adjusts the route based on what draws you—linger at secluded coves, snorkel in crystalline shallows, or simply drift past towering sea stacks. Bring an appetite; lunch isn't included, though beer and Prosecco are on offer.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1549
Private tour from Florence to CORTONA & MONTEPULCIANO
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private tour from Florence to CORTONA & MONTEPULCIANO

A private eight-hour drive through Tuscan countryside connects two hilltop towns steeped in medieval character. Your driver navigates you from Florence through vine-draped valleys to Cortona, where cobbled alleys and sweeping valley views have drawn artists and filmmakers for generations. Next comes Montepulciano, a ridge-top stronghold with unobstructed sightlines across two valleys. Hotel collection and return included; pace it to suit yourself.

8 hoursfrom AUD $579
Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class

Spend four hours in a Roman kitchen learning to make fresh pasta by hand alongside experienced chefs. You'll prepare two pasta shapes from scratch, craft a pair of starters, and finish with dessert—all designed around what grows locally and cooks brilliantly in this region. Prosecco and wine flow throughout, and you'll sit down to eat everything you've made.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200
All inclusive Capri Boat and City Tour from Sorrento
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

All inclusive Capri Boat and City Tour from Sorrento

Eight-hour boat tour departing Sorrento to explore Capri's dramatic coastline, hidden coves, and hilltop town. You'll swim and snorkel in turquoise waters aboard a well-appointed yacht, enjoy brunch with regional specialities and drinks, then have four hours to wander Capri's centre on foot. A skipper shares local knowledge whilst the crew handles all logistics—fuel, port fees, equipment—so you pay nothing extra on the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $418
Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City

A private nine-hour excursion from Civitavecchia port whisks you through Rome's greatest hits—the Pantheon, Colosseum exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill—before diving into Vatican City with skip-the-line museum access and a guide shepherding you through the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Your English-speaking driver handles transport; an official Vatican guide leads you through the galleries. Port pickup and drop-off included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1332
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