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Best of Rome & Vatican Skip the line Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

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

Milan Highlights, Duomo & Last Supper Full Day Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Milan Highlights, Duomo & Last Supper Full Day Private Tour

A six-hour private guided tour through Milan's architectural and artistic landmarks, anchored by two masterpieces: the Gothic Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Your guide walks you through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele's arcaded elegance, past La Scala's operatic history, and into the Sforza Castle's Renaissance halls, threading together the city's artistic evolution from medieval to Renaissance periods.

6 hoursfrom AUD $883

Mt Vesuvius E-Bike Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Mt Vesuvius E-Bike Tour

Explore Vesuvius's volcanic landscape on a guided e-bike and walking tour departing from Naples. Starting in the valley, you'll pedal up sealed roads through dense Mediterranean scrub that thins as you climb, then abandon the bikes to walk the crater rim with expert National Park guides. The five-hour journey reveals the mountain's geological story, current ecology, and continuing presence in local life, with sweeping views across the slopes and settlements below.

5 hoursfrom AUD $198

Discover Chianti Classico Wines DiWine Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Discover Chianti Classico Wines DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring the Chianti Classico region with Emanuele, a certified sommelier who doubles as your driver and local guide. You'll visit intimate family-run wineries, sample estate wines alongside regional delicacies, and break for lunch at a tucked-away trattoria away from tour-coach crowds. The route takes in rolling Tuscan countryside and delivers views that justify the journey alone.

8 hoursfrom AUD $408

Private Ischia Boat Tour from Positano: Full Day Trip

🐠 Water Activities

Private Ischia Boat Tour from Positano: Full Day Trip

Spend a full day exploring Ischia by private boat from Positano, crossing the Tyrrhenian Sea to discover the island's dramatic coastline and hidden corners. You'll have seven to eight hours to wander through six distinct towns, visit the botanical riches of Giardini della Mortella, and take in views of the fortress-crowned Aragonese Castle. The boat provides refreshments throughout—water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, limoncello and snacks—whilst you move between swimming spots and shoreline exploration at your own pace.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2215

4 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como

🐠 Water Activities

4 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como

A four-hour private boat journey across Lake Como with a captain who knows the lake's stories and geography. You'll cruise past elegant villas, charming waterfront villages and crystalline water, stopping to swim or explore towns according to your mood. The boat carries up to six passengers and includes Italian sparkling wine and water. It's flexible enough for couples, families or small groups after a personalised experience rather than a rigid itinerary.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2498

Taormina Island beautiful tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taormina Island beautiful tour

Skip the crowded Taormina hotspots on this 5–7 hour private tour exploring Sicily's coast and Isola Bella. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who treats guests like extended family, sharing regional stories and traditions along the way. The itinerary flexes around your ship's schedule, taking in rocky coves, coastal views, and beach time at this distinctive island.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $241

Private Tour Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale

A private eight-to-eleven-hour drive through Sicily's interior, linking Agrigento's Greek temples with the Roman Villa del Casale. Your driver navigates inland villages and agricultural landscapes, connecting two of the island's most significant archaeological sites. The journey showcases the architectural legacies spanning classical periods, though temple and villa entries are separate.

8 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $449

Half-day Chianti Classico Wine tour from Florence - Small Group

🍜 Food & Cooking

Half-day Chianti Classico Wine tour from Florence - Small Group

Spend five hours exploring Chianti Classico's rolling hills and vine-covered slopes with two winery visits in this small-group tour from Florence. You'll taste up to seven wines at a medieval castle estate and a family-run producer, sample their extra virgin olive oil, and snack between tastings while your driver shares stories about Tuscan agriculture and tradition. Perfect for those wanting to understand what makes this region's wines distinctive without committing a full day.

5 hoursfrom AUD $250

Private Guided Hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Guided Hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Spend 4 to 8 hours on foot beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Dolomites' most recognisable landmark. A local guide leads you through alpine terrain, sharing insights into the geology, wartime history, and mountain culture that shape this landscape. You'll gain perspective on why these three towers dominate the region's identity, moving past postcard aesthetics to understand what makes them matter.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $266

Capri private boat tour

🐠 Water Activities

Capri private boat tour

A seven-hour private boat charter along Capri's coastline, departing from the Sorrento area to explore the Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast. You'll command a well-equipped modern vessel—complete with shower, sun deck, wet bar, and snorkelling gear—giving you the flexibility to anchor where you choose and swim in crystalline waters at your own pace. Drinks and light refreshments come aboard; bring your own lunch or eat ashore.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1948

From Rome : Full day Tour of Positano and Sorrento ( Or Pompei)

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From Rome : Full day Tour of Positano and Sorrento ( Or Pompei)

An 11–12 hour drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, visiting Positano and Sorrento (or Pompeii instead). Your English-speaking driver handles navigation, parking, and tolls while sharing local knowledge about the regions you pass through. You're collected from your Rome accommodation and returned there, with air-conditioned transport and passenger insurance included. Stops and time allocation are flexible to suit your interests.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $2496

Private Pompeii Tour with lunch and Olive Oil Factory Experience

🛕 Culture & History

Private Pompeii Tour with lunch and Olive Oil Factory Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Pompeii's preserved Roman ruins with a private guide, then sit down to lunch featuring regional ingredients and local wines. The afternoon takes you to a working olive grove where producers walk you through traditional pressing methods and let you taste oils at different ripeness stages. This day threads together archaeology, food, and the landscape that sustained both ancient and modern Campania.

8 hoursfrom AUD $733

4 Hours Venice Private Photo Sunrise

🛕 Culture & History

4 Hours Venice Private Photo Sunrise

Work with a professional photographer guide for four hours capturing Venice's quietest, most photogenic moments. Start with two hours of predawn and sunrise shooting as the city wakes, learning composition and light techniques whilst the canals are nearly empty. After coffee, spend two hours exploring the awakening streets—morning markets, hidden passages, and gondolas—with your guide highlighting frames worth pursuing. You'll leave with both technical skills and a camera full of Venice before the crowds arrive.

4 hoursfrom AUD $458

MaMa Florence Guided Market Tour and 4 Course-Pasta Cooking Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

MaMa Florence Guided Market Tour and 4 Course-Pasta Cooking Class

Start your morning navigating Florence's central market with a local guide, spotting seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses and cured meats from surrounding farms. Then head to MaMa Florence's kitchen for a four-hour pasta workshop where you'll knead, roll and shape ravioli and tagliatelle by hand, craft sauces from scratch, and sit down to eat everything you've made alongside Prosecco and Italian wine.

4h 30mfrom AUD $365

Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento

This eight-hour private tour traces the dramatic clifftop villages of Italy's Amalfi Coast, departing from Sorrento in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal road, stopping at Positano's pastel-hued streets, the Emerald Grotto's luminous sea cave, the historic port town of Amalfi, and hilltop Ravello with its sweeping views. You'll see the landscape unfold from the comfort of your seat, with photo stops and local insights throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $558

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri by Jeanneau Leader

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri by Jeanneau Leader

Charter the Jeanneau Leader for a seven-hour private coastal voyage departing from your choice of five ports—Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Praiano or Positano. Navigate the dramatic cliffs and hidden coves of the Amalfi Coast before reaching Capri's crystalline waters. The skipper handles navigation while you watch terraced lemon groves cling to cliffsides and anchor in secluded spots for swimming. Stop at a seaside restaurant tucked into a quiet inlet, taste local dishes, then continue exploring sea stacks and grottos from the water's edge.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2281

Private boat tour of the island of Capri

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour of the island of Capri

Eight hours aboard a private vessel departing Sorrento, charting your own course around Capri's coves, grottos and dramatic coastline. You'll anchor in gin-clear waters for snorkelling, explore the island's shopping lanes and cafés at your own pace, and take in views across the Sorrentine peninsula. The boat carries refreshments, snorkelling kit and towels; you decide where to linger and what to skip.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1649

Capri Private all inclusive Boat Tour with City Exploration

🐠 Water Activities

Capri Private all inclusive Boat Tour with City Exploration

Spend 8–10 hours exploring Capri by private boat, with a captain who navigates the island's quieter coves and dramatic cliffs. Swim and snorkel in transparent waters, then drop anchor for 4 hours ashore to wander boutiques, eat at local trattorias, and hunt down Capri's famous landmarks on foot. The boat stays yours alone; drinks, snacks, and beach towels are provided.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $4946

Capri : Semi-Private Boat Tour and City Landing from Positano

🐠 Water Activities

Capri : Semi-Private Boat Tour and City Landing from Positano

Boat out from Positano to Capri for eight hours of coastline exploration, swimming, and snorkelling in a small group of up to twelve. Your skipper navigates the island's dramatic shoreline, sharing local stories whilst you anchor at quiet spots for a dip in clear water. The underwater life rewards a mask and snorkel. After four hours loose on the island—hitting boutiques, trattorias, or the Blue Grotto on your terms—you sail back with aperitifs and a spread of savoury bites.

8 hoursfrom AUD $531

Small group excursion from Rome : Florence and Pisa with Academy

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Small group excursion from Rome : Florence and Pisa with Academy

A 14-hour minivan journey from Rome hitting Pisa's iconic monuments and Florence's masterpieces. You'll see the Leaning Tower and its baptistery, then drive through rolling Tuscan countryside to Florence, where a local guide walks you through the Accademia to stand before Michelangelo's David. Continue into the medieval heart of the city—the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio—ending at Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping views across the city's terracotta roofline.

14 hoursfrom AUD $413

Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls

🛕 Culture & History

Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls

Visit three of Rome's most significant papal basilicas in a single four-hour tour. St. John Lateran, the oldest church in the Western world and current cathedral of Rome, holds treasures including doors from the Roman Senate and the Holy Stairs where Christ stood trial. St. Mary Major showcases stunning mosaics depicting Mary's life and preserves the manger relic. St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome's second-largest basilica, marks the burial site of the apostle. A guide and private transport accompany you throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $808

Cooking class in the countryside with Simona

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking class in the countryside with Simona

Learn to cook authentic Sicilian dishes at Simona's countryside home near Italy, a hands-on four-and-a-half-hour session that covers traditional recipes you'll recreate in your own kitchen. Set in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by gardens, the class pairs cooking instruction with lunch, giving space to discuss Sicilian culture, regional character, and daily life on the island. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

4h 30mfrom AUD $163

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi Coast from Sorrento or Capri - yacht 50'

🐠 Water Activities

Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi Coast from Sorrento or Capri - yacht 50'

Explore the Amalfi Coast and Capri aboard a private 50-foot yacht departing from Sorrento or Capri over eight hours. You'll swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, then explore UNESCO-listed villages like Positano and Amalfi at your own pace. The boat carries a maximum of 12 guests with a live English-speaking guide on board, fuel and snacks included. Ideal for cruise-ship passengers seeking a seabound perspective of this iconic coastline.

8 hoursfrom AUD $5162

Exclusive Private tour To Siena and San Gimignano

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Exclusive Private tour To Siena and San Gimignano

This eight-hour private tour threads through Chianti's rolling countryside to medieval Siena and the hilltop towers of San Gimignano. Your driver navigates the scenic back roads of Tuscany whilst sharing historical context about these two cornerstone towns. Along the way, you can request stops at local wineries for tastings or lunch—these are arranged and paid separately, giving you flexibility to linger or move on as you prefer.

8h 15mfrom AUD $1099

Tour to the roman ruins of Nora

🛕 Culture & History

Tour to the roman ruins of Nora

Explore Nora, Sardinia's first Roman capital, on this four-hour guided tour through one of the Mediterranean's richest archaeological sites. Walk past Phoenician foundations, Carthaginian layers, and Roman-era neighbourhoods where mosaicked villas, public baths, temples and an amphitheatre remain remarkably intact. Your guide navigates the ancient street grid while the coastline—framed by Coltellazzo Tower and golden sand—frames each discovery. The route concludes near the baroque church of Sant'Efisio, anchor to Sardinian devotion and Europe's longest May procession.

4 hoursfrom AUD $117

Naples to Capri Private Boat Excursion

🐠 Water Activities

Naples to Capri Private Boat Excursion

Spend six hours exploring Capri's coastline on a private luxury boat with a seasoned local captain. Depart from Naples and navigate hidden grottoes, dramatic rock formations, and secluded coves at your own pace. The itinerary flexes around your interests—linger at the Blue Grotto, anchor for a swim, or spend quiet time wandering the island's clifftop villages. Perfect for cruise passengers, small groups, or anyone wanting Capri without the ferry crowds. Snorkelling gear, refreshments, and a cabin onboard are included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $3913

Rome: Private Food & Aperitivo Tour with Vatican Views

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rome: Private Food & Aperitivo Tour with Vatican Views

A four-hour private food tour through Rome's Vatican neighbourhood led by a local chef who knows where Romans actually eat. You'll visit five neighbourhood bars and trattorias, tasting Roman pizza, cured meats, cheeses, and street food whilst sipping prosecco, wine, beer, or spritz. The guide shares stories about Vatican history and Roman culinary traditions, turning you into someone who eats like a local rather than a tourist passing through.

4 hoursfrom AUD $290

Cinque Terre FULLY GUIDED & ALL INCLUSIVE Tour from Florence

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Cinque Terre FULLY GUIDED & ALL INCLUSIVE Tour from Florence

A full-day guided trip from Florence to Cinque Terre covers three of the five coastal villages perched along the Italian Riviera. Mercedes transport from your hotel, a licensed local guide for five hours, and all train or ferry tickets are included. You'll navigate steep streets, harbour-side walks and terraced landscapes with someone who knows where the crowds thin out. The route adapts on the morning of your tour depending on weather, transport conditions and village access.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2631

Easter Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican : Private Tour Experience

🛕 Culture & History

Easter Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican : Private Tour Experience

Attend Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica with a private guide and luxury car transfer. This five-hour experience grants you entry to one of Christendom's most significant liturgical events, held annually on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. A professional guide accompanies you throughout, ensuring you navigate the crowds and security procedures smoothly. Your private driver collects you beforehand and drops you at the square in time for the service.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Etna and Taormina tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Etna and Taormina tour

Spend a full day exploring Europe's most active volcano and one of the Mediterranean's most striking hilltop towns. This 7–8 hour tour takes you up Mount Etna's slopes to explore lava caves and volcanic formations, then descends to Taormina's clifftop streets, Greek ruins, and Ionian Sea views. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with guides familiar with both the mountain's geology and the town's layered history.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $200

Private tour of Catania and the Riviera of the Cyclops

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private tour of Catania and the Riviera of the Cyclops

Spend a full day exploring Catania's layered history, from baroque piazzas and Roman ruins to the subterranean Amenano River, then wind down along the dramatic Riviera dei Ciclopi where Norman fortifications overlook the jagged Faraglioni islands. Your private driver handles logistics whilst you navigate limestone streets, fish markets, and coastal mythology without rush. Seven to eight hours of steady discovery across Sicily's eastern edge.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $349

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

🍜 Food & Cooking

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

Explore Mount Etna's volcanic terrain and taste wines born from its slopes on this 7–8 hour circuit through Sicily's most dramatic landscape. Walk across ancient lava fields and extinct craters whilst learning the mountain's geological story, then settle into a local winery for expert-guided tastings of Etna's distinctive volcanic wines. The tour pairs physical exploration with sensory discovery—combining geology, viticulture and regional flavour in one arc.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $249

5 Terre, Portovenere da La spezia swim - food - wine and relax

🐠 Water Activities

5 Terre, Portovenere da La spezia swim - food - wine and relax

Boat tour departing La Spezia or Portovenere, navigating the Ligurian coast for 7–8 hours with swimming stops and coastal village visits. You'll explore Portovenere's historic landmarks, the dramatic Red Rocks, then cruise through all five Cinque Terre villages with multiple opportunities to swim in secluded coves. Lunch features local focaccia and regional wine, enjoyed from the water's edge.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $228

Ancient Etruscan Civilization Tour from Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Ancient Etruscan Civilization Tour from Rome

An eight-hour private drive through Etruscan heartland departing Rome, exploring ancient settlements and archaeological sites across Lazio. Your driver navigates the region's winding roads whilst sharing insights into this pre-Roman civilisation. You'll visit multiple locations at your own pace, stopping where your interests take you. This is transport-led discovery rather than guided tour—ideal if you want flexibility to linger at sites or skip ahead. The Mercedes minivan keeps you comfortable between stops, though entry fees and a proper archaeologist guide remain separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $461

Full-Day Private Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Tour from Naples

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Full-Day Private Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Tour from Naples

A full-day private expedition from Naples to Capri's star attractions, combining ferry travel, mountain scenery and coastal drama. Your guide navigates you through the luminous Blue Grotto by boat, then whisks you up Monte Solaro via chairlift for sweeping island vistas. You'll wander Anacapri's lanes and Capri town's main square, visit Augustus Gardens to glimpse the famous Faraglioni rock formations, and return to Naples by evening. Eight hours total, private vehicle transport included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $791

Private Boat Tour to Capri's Hidden Gems with Local Skipper

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour to Capri's Hidden Gems with Local Skipper

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's lesser-known waters aboard a private boat steered by a local skipper. You'll navigate hidden grottos and quiet anchorages, swim and snorkel in crystalline seas, and enjoy brunch featuring regional specialities alongside prosecco and homemade limoncello. This charter is yours alone—no shared crowds, just you, the skipper, crew, and Capri's quieter character.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4979

Full-day tour of Vatican Colosseum & Best of Rome by Tommaso

🛕 Culture & History

Full-day tour of Vatican Colosseum & Best of Rome by Tommaso

Spend six hours exploring Rome's headline monuments with an art historian guide who knows the stories behind the stones. You'll get skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, walk through the Roman Forum, and venture into Vatican City—though St Peter's Basilica remains off-limits due to current restrictions. The guide steers you through centuries of empire, faith, and marble, covering what matters most in a single focused morning or afternoon.

6 hoursfrom AUD $876

All inclusive private tour in the Archipelago of La Maddalena

🐠 Water Activities

All inclusive private tour in the Archipelago of La Maddalena

Eight-hour private speedboat tour across Italy's La Maddalena Archipelago, skippered by a local expert who navigates to the region's most secluded anchorages. Your Apreamare 10 vessel comes fitted with sun canopies, freshwater showers, and a well-stocked galley. Sardinian antipasti and a full lunch with wine feature throughout the day. Snorkel, swim, or simply sprawl on cushioned seating with a drink whilst the skipper handles the wheel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Private Boat Tour Costiera Amalfitana e Capri Esposito 28 Luxury

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour Costiera Amalfitana e Capri Esposito 28 Luxury

Hire a private 28-metre boat for 7–8 hours along Italy's Amalfi Coast, with a skipper and crew. Cruise between Positano and Capri, stopping to swim and snorkel in calm bays, then explore one of the clifftop towns on foot. Lunch features regional specialities and prosecco; the boat stays yours alone throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4163

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