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Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Florence Duomo Complex Private Guided Tour

Explore Florence's most iconic religious complex with a private guide over two hours. You'll move through the Cathedral itself, taking in Brunelleschi's engineering marvel and Vasari's dome frescoes, then visit the Baptistery to study Ghiberti's gilded bronze doors and Byzantine mosaics. The Opera del Duomo Museum rounds out the experience, housing original sculptural works by Donatello and Michelangelo's Pietà alongside Renaissance masterpieces. A structured walkthrough of how Florence's artistic genius unfolded across four centuries.

2 hoursfrom AUD $251

Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group

A local Roman chef guides you through 2.5 hours of eating across Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, stopping at her personal favourite neighbourhood haunts. You'll cross the Tiber in the early evening, collecting suppli, pizza, fresh pasta, bruschetta, fried salt cod, cured meats, and desserts paired with wine and coffee. The walk threads through quiet piazzas and riverside passages, hitting the spots Romans actually frequent rather than tourist traps.

2h 30mfrom AUD $113

From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

Trade the lakeside promenades for high-altitude trails that reveal Lake Como from angles most visitors miss. These guided hikes depart from Milan, Como, Varenna, and Lecco across 2–5 hour routes tailored to your fitness level. Navigate mountain paths with a local companion, absorbing panoramic stretches across the water, neighbouring villages, and Alpine ridgelines. Private and small-group options let you set the rhythm; optional picnics with regional fare add breathing space to your day.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $233

Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

Launch from Monte Faito's ridge and soar above the Amalfi coastline strapped into a tandem harness with a certified pilot. You'll drift past Positano's cliffs, Capri's silhouette, and Vesuvius on the horizon during a 30-minute flight that lands in Castellammare di Stabia, then returns via cable car. Wind and altitude permitting, this happens most days—weather calls the shots.

30 minfrom AUD $333

Trail of the gods with local guide Saveria Fiore "Ladybug"

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Trail of the gods with local guide Saveria Fiore "Ladybug"

Walk the ancient trade route that locals call the Path of Gods with Saveria, a Positano native who'll reveal how her ancestors moved goods and livestock across the Amalfi Coast before roads existed. This 4–6 hour trek traces ridgelines with dramatic coastal views whilst connecting you with working farmers, wild herbs used in local cooking and traditional medicine, and the rhythms that still govern life in the villages below. You'll move beyond postcard scenery into genuine landscape history.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $108

Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

A Blue Badge guide collects you from your Rome hotel to lead an eight-hour exploration of the city's heavyweight monuments. You'll spend the morning navigating the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, break for lunch independently, then head to the Colosseum and Roman Forum where you'll pick through two millennia of rubble on foot. Private vehicle transport links each site. Entry fees and guide included; you arrange your own meal.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500

Amalfi Coast Gems; Private Tour of Amalfi, Ravello, Minori,Maiori

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Gems; Private Tour of Amalfi, Ravello, Minori,Maiori

An eight-hour private tour along the Amalfi Coast starting from Positano, with your own driver and vehicle. Visit four celebrated towns—Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, and Maiori—stopping at viewpoints overlooking dramatic cliffs and coves. Wander cobblestone lanes, observe local architecture, and pause for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. The pace is yours to set, whether you linger in one village or tick off all four. Suited to all fitness levels and fully accessible.

8 hoursfrom AUD $573

Private Tour - Trastevere and Villa Farnesina

🛕 Culture & History

Private Tour - Trastevere and Villa Farnesina

Explore Trastevere, Rome's most genuinely Roman quarter, on a three-hour private walking tour with a local guide. You'll weave through medieval streets lined with Renaissance palaces, step inside churches decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and visit Villa Farnesina to see Raphael's frescoes. This neighbourhood reveals how Rome developed beyond its ancient core, with layers of history visible in architecture, art and everyday street life.

3 hoursfrom AUD $208

Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Wooden Taxi Boat

🐠 Water Activities

Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Wooden Taxi Boat

Marco and Stefano pilot their traditional wooden Venetian taxi across Lake Como, sharing decades of local knowledge whilst you drift past villas and mountains. Choose your own pace—swim in the clear water, sip prosecco at sunset, or simply listen to tales of the celebrities who've called this corner of Italy home. Flexible bookings from one to four hours mean you shape the experience.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $583

Quad Tour in Palermo: Adventure, Scenery, and Sicilian Flavors

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Quad Tour in Palermo: Adventure, Scenery, and Sicilian Flavors

Tear across Palermo's coastline and up to Monte Pellegrino on a quad bike in 2.5 hours. You'll throttle past Mondello's beaches, climb to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, and refuel with cannoli and pane cunzato before heading back to the city. Daily departures at 09:15, 13:00, and 16:45 from Via dei Cantieri.

2h 30mfrom AUD $333

Boat tour on Lake Como

🐠 Water Activities

Boat tour on Lake Como

Cruise Lake Como for an hour aboard a private boat with prosecco and sound system. You'll float past the grand villas dotting the shoreline, with time to relax, take in the landscape, or dance to music. The boat carries a small group, so it feels intimate rather than crowded. Fuel costs (€130) are paid separately on the day. Bring swimmers if you fancy a dip; the water's clear enough to tempt you.

1 hourfrom AUD $200

Canyoning "Summerrain" - fullday Canyoning Tour also for beginner

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Canyoning "Summerrain" - fullday Canyoning Tour also for beginner

Tackle a technical canyon in the Italian peaks on this four-hour adventure designed for fit newcomers aged 14+. After a steady climb through forest, you'll enter a pristine gorge carved by summer runoff, where natural slides and deep pools invite you to play or skip as you choose. The route demands moderate fitness but rewards with cathedral-like rock walls and water so clear you'll see every stone beneath your feet.

4 hoursfrom AUD $185

Private photo shoot in central Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private photo shoot in central Rome

Work with a local Rome-based photographer for a bespoke one-hour session at your chosen landmark. You'll receive a minimum of 20 finished, edited images within days—polished prints ready to share or frame. Perfect for capturing authentic moments against the city's most iconic backdrops, whether that's the Colosseum's weathered arches, a quiet piazza at golden hour, or the Tiber's riverside charm. No generic studio setups; just you, Rome, and a professional who knows the city's light.

1 hourfrom AUD $117

Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

Pack Rome's essential sights into seven hours with a private guide who'll walk you through two millennia of architecture and art. You'll skip the queues at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then head to the Vatican Museums to stand beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Wrap up with a stroll past Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Spanish Steps. It's a structured sprint through the city's heavyweight monuments, best suited to travellers with limited time and decent stamina.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1195

Night Tour in an Ancient Lost City near Lecce

🛕 Culture & History

Night Tour in an Ancient Lost City near Lecce

Explore Rudiae's archaeological park as daylight fades into starlit night near Lecce. This two-hour guided tour weaves together ancient Roman ruins, countryside olive groves, and open-sky astronomy. You'll walk amongst the remnants of a lost civilisation while your guide unpacks constellation mythology, historical layers, and cosmological patterns visible overhead. A chance to experience Mediterranean archaeology without the midday heat and crowds.

2 hoursfrom AUD $37

Exclusive tour with typical Gozzo

🐠 Water Activities

Exclusive tour with typical Gozzo

Explore the dramatic coastline of Santa Maria di Leuca aboard a Cranchi speedboat with a skipper who knows these waters intimately. This three-hour cruise traces sea caves along both the eastern and western shores, punctuated by two swimming breaks in secluded coves where you can snorkel or simply float. The vessel is fitted with cushioned seating, a small bar, shaded awning, and a freshwater shower—designed for comfort without sacrificing access to the water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $417

Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena

🍜 Food & Cooking

Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena

Taste three distinct Tuscan sparkling wines in Siena's historic centre, each crafted using a different production method. Over an hour, wine educators walk you through classic, Charmat, and ancestral techniques, revealing how each approach shapes flavour and aroma. You'll taste side-by-side examples that show the real differences between production styles, gaining practical knowledge of what goes into these high-quality bottles.

1 hourfrom AUD $58

Civitavecchia Cruise Ship Port to Rome Hotel Private Transfer

✈️ Transfers

Civitavecchia Cruise Ship Port to Rome Hotel Private Transfer

Direct private transfer from Civitavecchia cruise port to your Rome hotel in a climate-controlled Mercedes, taking roughly 90 minutes. Vehicles scale to your group—from sedans for couples to eight-seat vans for larger parties—with dedicated luggage space for everyone. No shared coaches, no stops: you head straight to your accommodation after docking.

1h 30mfrom AUD $557

Taormina Giardini Naxos Boat Excursion

🐠 Water Activities

Taormina Giardini Naxos Boat Excursion

Launch from Giardini Naxos port for a two-hour coastal loop past Taormina's clifftop town, dramatic sea stacks, and hidden coves along Sicily's Ionian shore. Boat routes vary: swim in Isola Bella's transparent shallows, chase dolphins at sunset, or fish with local crews using traditional methods. The waters here have drawn sailors since 735 BC when Greeks first settled Naxos. Snorkelling gear, Sicilian pastries and prosecco included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $58

Catamaran Tour from La Caletta near Olbia – Experience Sardinia’s Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Catamaran Tour from La Caletta near Olbia – Experience Sardinia’s Coast

Sail the rugged east coast near La Caletta and Berchida aboard a small catamaran with no more than nine people. This eight to nine hour voyage takes you to secluded beaches and clear waters where you'll snorkel, swim and paddleboard. The afternoon includes antipasti, handmade pasta, bread and local wine served on deck while you watch the granite headlands and hidden coves drift past.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $182

Cagliari Shore Excursion: Quad-ATV Adventure Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Cagliari Shore Excursion: Quad-ATV Adventure Experience

Three hours throttling 450cc quads through the southwest hills and coastal terrain around Cagliari, departing straight from the cruise port. This is a hard-charging off-road blast, not a gentle scenic putter. You'll navigate dirt tracks and backcountry roads with proper instruction beforehand, then return to your ship within the 4–5 hour window. Groups of up to six split the quads among themselves.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $398

Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

🛕 Culture & History

Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

Skip the queues and explore Castel Sant'Angelo with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. Built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in 138 AD, this fortress has served as papal refuge, treasury vault, and execution site. You'll navigate frescoed apartments where cardinals once sheltered during crises, descend into the Treasury where Hadrian's ashes allegedly rested, and discover the hidden passageway linking the castle to the Vatican. Finish atop the monument for sweeping views of Rome beneath the Archangel Michael's sword.

2 hoursfrom AUD $333

Pompeii Tour and Cooking Class with Mamma

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pompeii Tour and Cooking Class with Mamma

Combine archaeology with culinary tradition on this 6-hour Pompeian adventure. Start with a small-group guided walk through the ancient Roman ruins, then head to a family home where you'll cook alongside Mamma using recipes rooted in Neapolitan heritage. Hands-on pasta-making, wine, and a family-style meal round out the experience. You'll leave with new techniques and written recipes to recreate the day at home.

6 hoursfrom AUD $297

Rome Private Photoshoot: Colosseum & Trevi Photo Walk

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Private Photoshoot: Colosseum & Trevi Photo Walk

A private one-hour photography session capturing you at Rome's most recognisable landmarks—the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and hidden vantage points across the city. A professional photographer directs poses and movement to produce polished, magazine-ready images, with editing and delivery within 48 hours. Ideal for cruise passengers or anyone wanting quality photos without the group-tour shuffle.

1 hourfrom AUD $113

Private Day Tour Amalfi Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Day Tour Amalfi Coast

A guided driver tour across the Amalfi Coast's three signature villages in a single day. You'll travel by private car through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello over 5–8 hours, with built-in time to explore each settlement at your own pace, photograph the coastline, and soak in the clifftop views. Your driver handles navigation of the notoriously tight coastal roads, collecting you from your accommodation, port, or airport as arranged.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $848

Small groups from Rome: Padre Pio and Grotto of San Michele

🛕 Culture & History

Small groups from Rome: Padre Pio and Grotto of San Michele

Travel from Rome to Puglia's most sacred sites in a single day. You'll visit the Grotto of San Michele Arcangelo, a millennium-old pilgrimage sanctuary carved into Monte Sant'Angelo and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then head to San Giovanni Rotondo to explore the Shrine of Padre Pio—comprising the original Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie where he ministered, and Renzo Piano's contemporary Church of San Pio housing his tomb. A dedicated guide and driver accompany your small group throughout the 13-hour excursion in a climate-controlled minivan.

13 hoursfrom AUD $413

Sorrento Private Food Tour: Cheese, Gnocchi & Limoncello

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sorrento Private Food Tour: Cheese, Gnocchi & Limoncello

This three-hour private walking tour takes you through Sorrento's back lanes to meet the producers and cooks who've shaped the region's food culture. You'll stop at neighbourhood shops and family kitchens for over ten tastings—creamy local cheeses, pillowy gnocchi bathed in tomato and mozzarella, tangy limoncello, and dishes you won't find on tourist menus. A local guide walks at your pace, sharing stories about how recipes have stayed unchanged for generations. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free versions are available at most stops.

3 hoursfrom AUD $189

Explore and Experience Pompeii

🛕 Culture & History

Explore and Experience Pompeii

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with a guide who's spent years studying the site's archaeological layers. You'll see the famous mosaics and plaster casts, but also the quieter corners—a bakery frozen mid-production, graffiti scratched by residents nearly two millennia ago. Two hours is tight, so expect a focused route through the most revealing ruins rather than comprehensive coverage. Your guide unpacks daily life under Vesuvius, turning stone and ash into a tangible Roman story.

2 hoursfrom AUD $333

Florence: Vip early Timed Entry Ticket Uffizi Gallery

🛕 Culture & History

Florence: Vip early Timed Entry Ticket Uffizi Gallery

Beat the queues with early-morning access to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This 2-hour guided tour takes you through the first and second floors with a certified local guide who unpacks the Renaissance masterworks of da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. You'll arrive when visitor numbers are lowest, giving you room to actually look at the paintings rather than peer over shoulders. Small groups of no more than 15 mean your guide can answer questions properly.

2 hoursfrom AUD $148

Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

A full-day private tour through Val d'Orcia that pairs Tuscany's celebrated cheesemaking and winemaking traditions. Visit a working organic dairy farm for hands-on cheese tasting, explore the Renaissance-planned town of Pienza at your own pace, then venture to Montalcino for a cellar tour and Brunello di Montalcino tasting straight from a producer. Your driver and guide handle navigation whilst you absorb the landscape and flavours.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

Visit in Pompeii - Herculaneum Private Tour with Ada

🛕 Culture & History

Visit in Pompeii - Herculaneum Private Tour with Ada

Walk through Herculaneum with an authorised guide who brings Roman daily life into focus through archaeological detail and storytelling. This two-hour private tour covers the site's major features, though Ada can tailor the route to match your interests. Minimum four participants required; entrance fees not included. Your guide speaks English, French, and Italian.

2 hoursfrom AUD $317

Milan: Private Walking Tour with Duomo, Castle and Gelato

🛕 Culture & History

Milan: Private Walking Tour with Duomo, Castle and Gelato

A private guided walk through Milan's architectural highlights, taking in the Renaissance fortress of Castello Sforzesco, the intricate frescoes of San Maurizio monastery, and the Gothic splendour of the Duomo. Your local guide navigates you past the Galleria's vaulted arcades, Teatro alla Scala, and the bone-lined Church of San Bernardino, with optional stops at artisanal gelato and medieval Piazza Mercanti. Two to three hours on foot through the city's layered history.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $133

The best Rome Golf Cart Tour!

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

The best Rome Golf Cart Tour!

Explore Rome's most recognisable landmarks aboard a golf cart with your own English-speaking driver over three hours. This leisurely motorised tour suits families and couples seeking a comfortable way to tick off major sights without the legwork. You'll glide past centuries of history at an unhurried pace, stopping for authentic gelato mid-tour. Perfect for those who'd rather ride than walk.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1250

Rome Panoramic Tour by Classic Cabriolet

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Panoramic Tour by Classic Cabriolet

Tour Rome's grand vistas in a restored classic cabriolet from the postwar era, with a driver who knows the city's stories. Cruise past the Aventine, Gianicolo, Palatine, Capitoline and Pincian Hill over two and a half hours, feeling the rush of open-air sightseeing the way Romans did decades ago. Choose from a 1969 Siata or 1958 Triumph, or upgrade to a Mercedes or Jaguar for an extra €250. Includes refreshments, photographs, and vintage accessories.

2h 30mfrom AUD $332

Appian Way and Catacombs Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome

🛕 Culture & History

Appian Way and Catacombs Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome

Travel Rome's southeastern edge by private golf cart to explore layers of ancient and early Christian history. This three-hour tour whisks you from the Appian Way—Rome's most famous ancient road—through underground catacomb networks and past the Villa of Maxentius and Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. You'll also visit the Museo delle Mura to survey the city from its defensive walls. An expert guide provides context as you move between sites; hotel pickup and drop-off included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $238

Lake Como SHARED Boat Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included

🐠 Water Activities

Lake Como SHARED Boat Tour Aperitivo & Prosecco Included

A four-hour shared boat tour along Como's Golden Triangle, calling at five lakeside villages including Bellagio and Varenna. You'll cruise past Alpine backdrops, stop for swimming in clear water, and enjoy local aperitivo with prosecco on board. The boat holds up to six passengers plus captain, so expect to meet fellow travellers and hear stories about the lake's history and character.

4 hoursfrom AUD $325

Mozzarella Experience and tasting in Naples

🍜 Food & Cooking

Mozzarella Experience and tasting in Naples

Step into a working mozzarella factory in Naples where buffalo cheese has been made by hand for generations. Over two-and-a-half hours, you'll watch artisans stretch curds in hot water, walk through groves of lemon and citrus trees, then cook and eat a Neapolitan dish alongside ricotta-based tiramisu and homemade limoncello. This is cheese-making stripped of theatre—real techniques, real flavours, real mess.

2h 30mfrom AUD $108

Full Carbon Road Bike Rental

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Full Carbon Road Bike Rental

Rent a high-end carbon road bike in Italy for a day of self-guided cycling. Sicicla stocks premium Italian frames like Wilier alongside international makers including Trek, Giant, Cervelo and Cannondale. Specify your height when booking and the shop will match you with the right frame size. Helmet and local taxes included. You'll need moderate fitness, be at least 18, and arrive with a valid passport.

1 dayfrom AUD $100

Pasta, meatballs and ice cream in a villa in the hills of Florence

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pasta, meatballs and ice cream in a villa in the hills of Florence

Master Tuscan pasta-making in a countryside villa overlooking Florence. Over nearly four hours, you'll learn to roll tagliatelle and fill ravioli by hand, simmer meatballs in tomato sauce, and churn coffee or fruit gelato from scratch. Sit on the terrace with Tuscan wines and organic local ingredients whilst your host shares family recipes passed down through generations. Small groups keep the atmosphere intimate and unhurried.

3h 40mfrom AUD $223

Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Winery and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

Spend two hours at a family-run estate in the Piedmont hills, where Giuseppe and Tiziana share their vineyard heritage through a walk among the vines and a tasting of six regional wines. The tour winds through the UNESCO-listed landscape between Langhe and Monferrato, taking in ancient marl cellars before settling into the tasting room with local cured meats, cheese and breadsticks. A genuine introduction to how generations of winemakers shaped this corner of northern Italy.

2 hoursfrom AUD $42

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