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Tours in Italy

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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Sunset By Boat Plus Dinner On Capri

A four-hour evening cruise along the Campania coastline timed to catch the sunset from the water, followed by dinner at a restaurant on either Capri or Nerano. You'll watch the sky shift through warm hues from the boat before heading ashore to eat seasonal dishes paired with regional wine. Soft drinks included; dinner costs extra.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Pompeii Skip-The-Line and Sorrento FullDay from Rome

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii Skip-The-Line and Sorrento FullDay from Rome

A 12-hour private tour departing Rome that takes you to the excavated Roman city of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site frozen in time by volcanic ash nearly 2000 years ago. Your expert guide leads you through the ruins for two hours whilst you skip entry queues, then you head to the clifftop town of Sorrento for lunch and browsing. The itinerary includes tastings of creamy buffalo mozzarella and sharp limoncello, bookending your archaeological exploration with flavours of the Campania region.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1415

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private Shore Excursion

A nine-hour private Rome tour led by an English-speaking driver who narrates the city's main sights and tailors stops to your interests. You'll visit iconic landmarks including the Trevi Fountain—where you can toss coins—and have the option to enter the Sistine Chapel (fees separate). The driver handles navigation while you focus on soaking in Rome's architecture and history, with dedicated time at each location for photos and exploration.

Visit a typical village in Sardinia, Excursion from Cagliari

A four-hour excursion from Cagliari to San Sperate, a village where street art is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Since the 1960s, local artists have covered building facades with murals depicting Sardinian rural traditions, festivals, and community bonds. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group through narrow lanes, unpacking the stories behind each artwork and discussing how San Sperate embodies the slower rhythms and social cohesion associated with Sardinia's reputation for longevity. The village demonstrates how creativity and heritage coexist in a living, breathing community.

Half-Day Hiking to the Path of the Gods from Sorrento

This six-hour hike traverses one of Italy's most celebrated ridgeline trails, connecting Nocelle across the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s high spine. You'll walk amongst ancient terraced vineyards, stone farmhouses and abandoned monasteries, with uninterrupted views stretching from the Li Galli islets to Capri. The route demonstrates centuries of human ingenuity—how locals carved livelihood from dramatic cliffs—and you may encounter shepherds and farmers still working these slopes. Transport and guide included from Sorrento; bring moderate fitness and realistic expectations about steep terrain.

Traditional Cooking Class in San Gimignano

Learn to cook Tuscan dishes passed down through generations in San Gimignano's kitchens. Over four hours, you'll prepare bruschetta and cheese boards, meat ragù, fresh tagliatelle by hand, and traditional desserts alongside a local instructor. Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings (10 AM) or Tuesday and Friday evenings (5 PM). You'll eat everything you've made, enjoying the meal together.

Olbia: pasta workshop with tasting

Learn to hand-roll Sardinian pasta from scratch in Olbia, working alongside a local guide through malloreddus, culurgiones, and seasonal ravioli. You'll spend two and a half hours shaping dough, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with island wine, pecorino, and traditional sweets. A four-hour immersion in the mechanics of Mediterranean cooking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $177

Amalfi Coast tour with 1-hour boat excursion

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast tour with 1-hour boat excursion

This 7–8 hour coastal drive traces the legendary Amalfi stretch, a 50-kilometre ribbon of sheer cliffs, pastel villages and terraced lemon groves. You'll stop at characteristic towns along the route with a knowledgeable guide, taking in the dramatic seascape and fishing-village architecture. A one-hour boat trip offers views from the water. Lunch at a family-run trattoria can be arranged separately to sample local wines, seafood and regional sweets.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $475

Pagus Wine Tours® - Two Amarone wineries - Half day wine tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Pagus Wine Tours® - Two Amarone wineries - Half day wine tour

A four-hour exploration of Valpolicella's renowned Amarone territory, visiting two working wineries to taste their full range of DOC and DOCG wines. You'll learn how the appassimento drying method transforms grapes into complex reds, guided by a sommelier through cellars and hillside vineyards. Each winery offers four wines paired with local cured meats and cheese, with transport by air-conditioned minivan included.

Guided Hike from Castelmezzano to Pietrapertosa

A six-hour guided trek linking two stone villages in Basilicata's rugged interior. You'll walk the Seven Stones Path between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, dropping into valleys and climbing ridges through terrain that shifts between exposed rock and dense scrub. The trail weaves past seven waypoints marked with local stories—folklore about witches, old magic—told through installations and recorded soundtracks. Both villages cling to hillsides: one renowned for dwellings carved into cliff faces, the other anchored by Norman ruins. Moderate fitness required; small group, certified guide included.

Assisi St. Francis, St. Claire, St Acutis Private Tour from Rome

A full-day private journey from Rome to Assisi, exploring the spiritual and artistic heart of the Franciscan movement. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis with its world-renowned frescoes, the Basilica of Santa Chiara housing 12th-14th-century artwork, the Porziuncola Chapel where St. Francis received his calling, and the Sanctuary of Spoliation honouring Carlo Acutis. Luxury transport with private driver and professional guide included (guide unavailable Sundays during services).

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Reggia di Venaria e Sacra di San Michele

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Reggia di Venaria e Sacra di San Michele

Explore two of Piedmont's architectural treasures on this unhurried seven to eight-hour private tour through Turin's elegant hinterland. Visit the sprawling Reggia di Venaria, a former royal hunting lodge with meticulously restored gardens and interiors, then venture to the clifftop Sacra di San Michele, a striking medieval sanctuary perched above the Val di Susa. A small-group experience (max three people) with your own transport, allowing you to linger where it matters and skip what doesn't.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $316

Messina Shore Excursion: Private Tour Tindari, Milazzo And Messina

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Messina Shore Excursion: Private Tour Tindari, Milazzo And Messina

A five-hour private loop through three Sicilian coastal towns north of Messina, where you control the pace. Your driver ferries you between Tindari's clifftop sanctuary, Milazzo's medieval castle and waterfront, and Messina's streetscapes, stopping as long as curiosity demands. Ideal for those who want flexibility over rigid itineraries. Lunch at a family-run trattoria overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea can be arranged mid-tour if you wish.

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Rome

Shop Rome's neighbourhood markets with a local cook, then head to her home to prepare three classic Roman dishes from scratch. You'll work through a proper cooking lesson at your own station, learning the techniques behind cacio e pepe, carciofi alla romana, or similar pillars of the city's food culture. Sit down afterwards to eat what you've made, paired with wines from the region. The whole experience runs four and a half hours.

Brunello Wine Tour Experience Small Group Only

Spend nine hours in Montalcino exploring how Brunello becomes one of Italy's most distinctive reds. This small-group tour visits family vineyards practicing biodynamic viticulture, revealing the soil and seasonal decisions that shape each vintage. You'll taste directly from producers rather than in a tasting room, walk through working cellars, and eat lunch amongst the vines. Designed for serious drinkers and curious newcomers alike.

Pompeii and Museum of Naples Private Tour led by an Archaeologist

A seven-hour private tour combining excavated Pompeii with Naples' archaeological museum, led by a qualified archaeologist. You'll spend two hours walking through Pompeii's Forum, Basilica, thermal baths and temple, examining plaster casts and structural remains before heading to the Naples museum for two hours among artefacts, sculptures and mosaics from the buried city. Transport, entry fees and an expert guide are included; you'll need to arrange your own meals.

Rome: Frascati Vineyard Bike Tour with Train Tickets

Pedal through the Castelli Romani wine region on an e-bike, starting with a short train ride from Rome to Frascati. You'll cycle past cardinal villas and Renaissance gardens, climb to Tusculum for sweeping views over the capital, then spend time in a working vineyard tasting local whites. The return train journey wraps up a six-hour blend of history, landscape and wine in one afternoon.

One-Day WOW Experience

Pedal through Rome's oldest park on an e-bike, spotting ancient ruins and mausoleums in a wild setting, then switch to a golf cart for a guided tour of the city's grand monuments. You'll eat lunch in a historic piazza, grab coffee at a local spot, and finish at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) with skip-the-line entry. Eight hours total, mixing countryside history with urban exploration.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315

Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Ravello, Positano

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Ravello, Positano

A six-hour private coastal tour tracing the Amalfi's most celebrated villages with your own driver and local guide. Start in Positano, where pastel-hued houses cascade toward the sea, then venture through Amalfi's ancient streets before ascending to Ravello's clifftop villas. You'll navigate the famous serpentine coastal road, pass through groves of lemon and olive trees, and stop at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone for expansive views across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1732

Private Pisa, Pasta and Chianti Lovers Wine Experience Livorno Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Pisa, Pasta and Chianti Lovers Wine Experience Livorno Shore Excursion

This seven-hour Livorno shore excursion captures genuine Tuscan life through Pisa's iconic monuments, a working pasta factory, and a family-run Chianti winery. You'll watch fresh pasta come off the production line, then settle into the vineyard for wine tastings paired with local ingredients. Your driver handles transport in an air-conditioned minivan, leaving you free to absorb the rhythms of rural Tuscany without the tour-coach crowds.

7 hoursfrom AUD $523

Full Day Private Tour on the Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Private Tour on the Amalfi Coast

A private 8–9 hour drive along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a local guide, covering Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You'll navigate the famous switchback coastal road, stopping at dramatic clifftop views, pastel-coloured villages, and hidden coves. The route traces medieval watchtower remains and passes through lemon groves and terraced farmland. Your driver knows the quiet spots where tour buses don't reach, and the air-conditioned car means you control the pace—linger where you want, skip what doesn't appeal.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $616

Deluxe Cruise-Friendly Florence Tour from La Spezia Cruise Port

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Deluxe Cruise-Friendly Florence Tour from La Spezia Cruise Port

This 8–9 hour excursion whisks you from La Spezia port straight into [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance heart. A local guide shepherds you through the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the city's finest piazzas before releasing you for 2.5 hours of solo exploration—enough time to hunt leather, taste gelato, or simply sit and watch the centuries unfold. Air-conditioned transport and same-day cancellation mean zero logistical stress; you're back at your ship on schedule.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $132

CEFALU' and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

CEFALU' and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo

A six to seven-hour private journey from Palermo exploring two of Sicily's finest Norman architectural treasures. Your guide-driver collects you by Mercedes sedan and takes you east along the northern coast to Cefalù, a coastal town nestled within Madonie National Park, before heading inland to Monreale. The UNESCO-listed cathedral there showcases remarkable Byzantine mosaics—over 6,000 square metres of gilded artistry adorning every interior surface. This is architecture shaped by Arab, Norman, and Byzantine influences, experienced at your own pace with personalised commentary throughout.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $916

Private tour from Livorno port to Chianti Wine Region

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private tour from Livorno port to Chianti Wine Region

A nine-hour private drive from Livorno port into Tuscany's rolling vineyard country. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through Chianti's patchwork valleys, medieval hilltop villages, and working estates. The itinerary flexes around your interests—spend time at one winery or several, taste local wines (at your expense), and absorb the landscape that's supplied Europe's tables for centuries. You'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes with a driver who knows the back roads.

Godfather Tour and Taormina

A seven-hour excursion tracing the Sicilian locations that featured in The Godfather films. Beginning in the hillside village of Savoca, you'll walk the cobbled streets where Coppola's crew filmed, then move to the medieval hilltop settlement of Forza d'Agrò with its commanding views across the Messina province. The tour concludes in Taormina, the elegant coastal town. Throughout, you're driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided.

Private VIP tour to Pompeii Ruins with a Private Guide

Skip the queues and explore Pompeii with a dedicated guide and driver, departing Naples for the UNESCO-listed ruins in under 20 minutes. Your private two-hour archaeological tour covers Roman villas, baths, temples and forums buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Afterwards, browse the site shop or your driver can recommend a seaside pizzeria before returning to Naples. Four hours total.

4 hoursfrom AUD $649

Pre or Post cruise in Civitavecchia, Rome private tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pre or Post cruise in Civitavecchia, Rome private tour

Bridge your cruise schedule with a guided Rome exploration. This 4.5-hour private transfer connects Civitavecchia Pier to Rome's centre (or vice versa), with a multilingual driver who shares stories about landmarks along the way. Your luggage stays secure with the vehicle while you explore on foot. Departs from the cruise ship, airport, or central Rome—you choose the route.

Explore Siena Market & Cook at a Local’s Home by Cesarine

Start at Siena's bustling market with a local cook, then head to her home kitchen for a hands-on session preparing three traditional Sienese dishes. You'll work through the recipes step by step, discovering techniques passed down through generations, before sitting down to eat what you've made with regional wines. Cesarine connects you with home cooks across Italy—real people who cook for themselves and now welcome you into their kitchens.

Exciting private tour of the Royal Palace and Bourbon Gallery

Explore Naples' grand architectural legacy on this four-hour guided walk through the city's most significant Bourbon-era landmarks. Start at the Royal Palace, where a marble staircase once impressed Montesquieu as Europe's finest, then move past the San Carlo Theatre before heading down to the underground Bourbon Gallery. Your guide unpacks how the Bourbons transformed Naples into one of Europe's wealthiest cities—home to Europe's first piped water system, pioneering waste separation, and early public vaccination programmes.

Full Day Private Boat Tour of Capri from Sorrento

A private boat journey departing Sorrento that curves around Capri's dramatic coastline, stopping at natural sea caves and secluded swimming spots. The 7–8 hour outing includes time ashore in Marina Piccola for lunch and exploring Capri's villages. Your skipper steers a nimble 26-foot vessel built in recent years, sized for just your group of up to six. Prosecco, limoncello and refreshments are aboard; you'll spot the Faraglioni rocks and navigate pale limestone grottos as the day winds down.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1997

Exclusive Ischia & Procida Luxury Private Boat Cruise

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Exclusive Ischia & Procida Luxury Private Boat Cruise

Hire a 2023 Tornado 38 yacht with skipper for seven hours exploring Ischia and Procida, two quieter islands in the Bay of Naples. Anchor in turquoise coves, swim from the boat, and take in pastel villages, fishing harbours, and dramatic coastlines from your private deck. Below, air-conditioned cabins offer shade, sofas, and a galley. Drinks and snacks included; bring your own lunch or eat ashore.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1415

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated villages over eight hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver navigates the dramatic coastal roads, stopping for photographs and dropping you into Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace. Wander narrow streets lined with artisan workshops—linen makers, ceramicists, local shops—and soak in the layered architecture and sea views that define this stretch of southern Italy. Meals and paid attractions are arranged as you go.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

4 Hours Guided Tour to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Ortigia

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

4 Hours Guided Tour to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Ortigia

This four-hour guided walk through Syracuse weaves together two millennia of Mediterranean history. You'll begin in Ortigia's winding baroque streets, visiting the Cathedral and the freshwater spring of Fonte Aretusa, then head to the Neapolis archaeological zone to explore the grandeur of the Greek Theatre, the acoustically peculiar Ear of Dionysius, and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. A specialist guide connects the dots between these layered chapters of the city's past.

4 hoursfrom AUD $533

Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi Coast in One Day From Naples

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi Coast in One Day From Naples

An eight-to-nine-hour drive along Italy's most celebrated coastline, starting in Sorrento's elegant centre before dropping down to Positano's pastel-coloured cliffside village. You'll finish among the legendary lemon groves that cling to Amalfi's dramatic slopes, where mountainside terraces tumble down to waters that shift between turquoise and deep indigo. Private transport, chilled cabin, and live commentary included. Lunch is your own affair.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $216

From Amalfi: Pompeii Ruins Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

From Amalfi: Pompeii Ruins Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

A 4–5 hour guided walk through Pompeii's volcanic ruins departing from Amalfi. Your guide unpicks the city's layered history—from grand homes to everyday shops—all preserved under ash since 79 AD. You'll navigate actual streets, peer into frescoed rooms and temple sanctuaries, and hear the human stories behind stone. Skip-the-line access and return transport included.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $281

From the hills to Oasi Biderosa & Capo Comino with Electric Mountain Bikes

★ 5.0 (5)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

From the hills to Oasi Biderosa & Capo Comino with Electric Mountain Bikes

Pedal an electric mountain bike from Sardinian hills down to the coast, discovering remote terrain, the protected Oasi Biderosa wetlands, and windswept dunes at Capo Comino. Over six hours you'll cover ground that would be gruelling on a regular bike, letting the motor handle the effort while you absorb the landscape. Book at least 72 hours ahead so staff can prep your rig and sort logistics.

Small-Group Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento 5 Hours

A five-hour boat journey from Sorrento circles Capri's dramatic coastline, dropping into sheltered coves for swimming and snorkelling. You'll cruise at your own pace with a guide aboard, sipping prosecco and nibbling snacks as the island's famed sea stacks and hidden beaches slide past. The timing lets you catch Capri in afternoon light or evening glow, avoiding the midday crush of day-trippers.

Gems of Lake Como 5H Fully Customizable Boat Tour with Captain

Spend five hours cruising Lake Como's shoreline with a seasoned captain who knows every inlet and villa worth seeing. Your private boat comes equipped with a spacious sundeck, shade, cold drinks, and sound system—everything needed to drift past the Lombardy estates that have captivated visitors for centuries. The captain steers; you relax and take in the Alps framing the water.

5 hoursfrom AUD $2413

Valle Verzasca: Ascona 007 Dam & Crystal Waters Swimming

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Valle Verzasca: Ascona 007 Dam & Crystal Waters Swimming

A private eight-hour drive from Lugano into the Verzasca Valley, following emerald-green river water north toward the Swiss-Italian border. You'll stop at the 007 Dam (Goldeneye's famous leap site), swim in Lavertezzo's mineral-clear pools, then head to Ascona—Switzerland's warmest town—for a final dip in Lake Maggiore. The route traces dramatic Alpine terrain and offers multiple chances to get wet. Pickup and dropoff anywhere within 30km of Lugano.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1804

Private Guided Day Tour to Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Guided Day Tour to Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta

A nine-hour private tour combining two of southern Italy's most compelling archaeological sites. Hotel pickup gets you to Pompeii first, where a guide walks you through the frozen Roman city before heading to the grandiose Royal Palace of Caserta. You'll travel in your own vehicle with a dedicated driver, leaving time for lunch at a local restaurant midway through. The pace is unhurried—ideal for taking in the scale of both locations without battling crowds.

9 hoursfrom AUD $708

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