Tours & experiences

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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Rome Golf Cart Tour at Sunset - with Spritz!

Explore Rome's most celebrated landmarks—the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Pantheon—and quiet neighbourhood streets from a golf cart during the golden hour. This 2-hour guided tour with a local driver covers ground quickly whilst keeping pace relaxed enough to absorb the city's layered history. You'll stop mid-tour to toast with Aperol Spritz, watching the light soften across terracotta roofs and ancient stone. Perfect timing to dodge daytime crowds and heat whilst capturing Rome at its most photogenic.

2 hoursfrom AUD $233

Exclusive Private Photoshoot in Florence

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Private Photoshoot in Florence

Walk through Florence's most photogenic corners with a bilingual photographer who knows where the light hits best. This 90-minute to 2-hour session takes you beyond the obvious postcards to capture shots that actually feel like yours. You'll receive 25 polished images plus all raw files within three days. Minimum two people.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $153

Transfer From Naples airport or station to Positano and vice versa

★ 5.0 (28)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer From Naples airport or station to Positano and vice versa

Private transfer service connecting Naples airport or train station directly to Positano across the stunning Amalfi Coast. This two-hour journey handles the logistics so you can settle in without hassle. Air-conditioned vehicle ensures comfort during the scenic coastal drive. Whether arriving or departing, you'll travel with a professional driver familiar with the route's winding roads and local conditions.

Day Cruise by Sailboat - Route: Bari and its coastline

Spend nine hours sailing along Bari's Adriatic coastline aboard a professionally crewed vessel. This coastal cruise departs from Italy's heel and follows the rocky shores and hidden coves of Puglia's eastern edge. Your experienced skipper handles navigation whilst you settle into the rhythm of the sea. Optional extras—fresh seafood, local aperitifs, and sport fishing—can be arranged to suit your group.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2082

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast and its amazing beauty

A private eight-hour journey along Italy's Amalfi Coast with an English-speaking local driver who knows where the crowds don't reach. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at lesser-known spots that reveal why this stretch of coastline captivates people. The driver's local knowledge means discovering tucked-away villages, viewpoints, and experiences beyond the standard postcard views. Bring your own lunch or eat where locals do.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1124

Spello E-Bike & Wine Tour with Scenic Winery Lunch

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Spello E-Bike & Wine Tour with Scenic Winery Lunch

Pedal through Umbria's quiet backroads on an e-bike, tracing the Olive Path Trail between Spello and Assisi past vineyards and olive groves. The 6-hour route culminates at a family-run winery where the owners share their organic wines and homemade cooking that reflects the region's seasonal rhythms. This isn't a race through sights—it's an unhurried day built around local food, wine, and genuine connection.

6 hoursfrom AUD $316

Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence

Eight-hour private tour departing Florence to explore San Gimignano's medieval towers and the Chianti wine country. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through rolling Tuscan hills in a climate-controlled minivan, sharing insights about the region's history, architecture and landscape. Stop where you choose—including optional winery visits for lunch and tastings (your cost). Hotel collection and return included.

Aperitif on a boat at sunset, Porto Venere and islands

Set out from Porto Venere on a three-hour boat cruise among the Ligurian islands as the sun drops toward the horizon. You'll anchor in sheltered coves with clear water, sip aperitivos and local wines, nibble on regional snacks, and have the option to snorkel if conditions suit. The boat does the work while you watch the light change across the water and rocky shorelines.

Sorrento: Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home

Learn to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local cook in her Sorrento home over three hours. You'll prepare each recipe from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines. The Cesarine network connects home cooks across Italy who welcome small groups into their kitchens to pick up genuine techniques you won't find in restaurants or cookbooks.

Sorrento to Capri Private Boat Experience on a Gozzo Apreamare 10

Spend seven hours exploring Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a private Gozzo Apreamare, departing from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates past towering cliffs, hidden grottoes, and distinctive rock formations whilst you swim in sheltered coves and enjoy local refreshments. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary adjusts to your preferences—linger longer at spots that captivate you, or skip ahead to discover something else.

7 hoursfrom AUD $3164

Private fishing tour with visit of Capri, lunch on board,swimming

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private fishing tour with visit of Capri, lunch on board,swimming

This private six-to-seven-hour fishing expedition departs from your Sorrento hotel and takes you around Capri's dramatic coastline. You'll fish for pezzogna at depth using electric reels, explore sea caves, swim in clear Mediterranean waters, and enjoy lunch aboard featuring your catch prepared with traditional Italian recipes. Your skipper provides local knowledge, fishing tuition, and handles all kit—you simply show up ready to fish and swim.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1915

Private tour of the island of Ischia and/or Procida on Gozzo Apreamare

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private tour of the island of Ischia and/or Procida on Gozzo Apreamare

Explore Ischia and Procida aboard a private Gozzo Apreamare with your own skipper for eight hours. This customisable boat tour lets you chart your own course around both islands' hidden coves, secluded beaches, and dramatic coastlines. Swim and snorkel in turquoise waters, relax on deck with complimentary refreshments, and discover spots most day-trippers miss. Perfect for small groups up to six people seeking a flexible alternative to crowded group excursions.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1132

Hiking Tuscany & Chianti Wine - 3 Organic Wineries with lunch

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Hiking Tuscany & Chianti Wine - 3 Organic Wineries with lunch

Walk through rolling Chianti Classico vineyards on a 7 km route linking three organic producers. You'll taste over ten wines, sample locally made salami and cheese, and try cold-pressed olive oil before sitting down to a proper Tuscan lunch. Small groups mean real conversation with your local guide, who steers you through accessible paths past cypress groves and working olive orchards. Eight hours total, no experience needed beyond reasonable fitness.

Amalfi Coast Path of the Gods Hike & Food at Shepherd's Hut

Trek the dramatic limestone cliffs of Italy's Amalfi Coast on this 4–5 hour guided loop from Bomerano. The Path of the Gods delivers unobstructed views of Positano, Praiano, and Capri across turquoise water. Midway, you'll stop at a shepherd's property for lunch: garden vegetables, handmade pasta with tomato sauce, local goat cheese, cured meats, bread and wine. Shaded sections of elm and oak alternate with open ridges carved by caves and terraced vineyards. The route returns you to the starting hamlet.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333

★ 5.0 (27)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Discovering Bees in Volterra

Spend 90 minutes in Volterra learning how bees shape the landscape and food systems around us. This hands-on session breaks down their ecology and behaviour, moving beyond the common misconception that they're just honey producers. You'll taste local honey and understand why protecting these insects matters for your own wellbeing and the region's future.

Private Capri Tour

Set sail from Sorrento on a private eight-hour boat tour circling Capri's rugged coastline. Your skipper navigates past three sea grottos—Marvelous, White, and Green—plus the Natural Arch, Faraglioni stacks, and Villa Malaparte. Swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, refuel with onboard snacks and drinks, then drift back as the sun drops into the Tyrrhenian Sea, prosecco in hand.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1066

Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour

Trace the lives of gladiators, emperors and ordinary citizens across Rome's most significant ancient sites on this four-hour private tour. You'll access the Colosseum's interior, walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and enter restricted archaeological zones including the frescoed Aula Isiaca shrine and imperial residences. Your accredited guide reveals the daily rhythms and pivotal moments that shaped classical civilisation, moving beyond surface-level sightseeing into the layered complexity of life in ancient Rome.

Private Amalfi Coast Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Amalfi to Positano

Roll along the Amalfi Coast's most dramatic curves in a cherry-red 1972 Fiat 500, departing Amalfi and heading toward Positano over three hours. This private drive takes you past vertical cliffs and sapphire waters, stopping at viewpoints above Praiano and Fiordo di Furore before reaching Positano for an hour to wander its pastel-painted streets. You'll turn heads in this compact classic—locals still wave at it—while your driver shares stories of the coast's villages and history.

Sorrento Cooking Class with Local Chef and Traditional Lunch

Learn to make fresh pasta and regional specialities in a Sorrentine citrus grove with a local chef, then eat what you've cooked. This 3.5-hour class runs twice daily from Sorrento and covers either handmade gnocchi, aubergine parmigiana and dessert, or pizza from scratch. You'll taste limoncello and sit down to lunch or dinner with wine included, working alongside just a handful of other students.

Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela

Explore Lake Orta's best-kept secret with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours. You'll wander Orta San Giulio's medieval streets and take a boat to San Giulio island, where centuries of history unfold across ancient buildings and quiet pathways. This pocket-sized lake in Piedmont rewards curious travellers willing to venture beyond the usual Italian circuit.

2 hoursfrom AUD $399

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

Explore Rome's early Christian underground burial sites and ancient infrastructure with Andrea, a Rome-born professional photographer. This 2 hours 45 minutes private experience combines transport in a classic Fiat 500 with a 45-minute guided tour of the San Callisto catacombs led by an authorised Vatican guide, plus stops along the Appian Way and the aqueduct park. You'll receive professional photographs shot on a Nikon D850 within days.

Private Luxury Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour

Explore the Amalfi Coast at your own rhythm with a private driver and Mercedes sedan over eight to nine hours. Your experienced, English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic coastline while sharing local insights into the region's history and culture. Hotel, port, or property pickups and dropoffs included, with all transport costs covered. Stop where you wish, linger as long as you like, and customise the route to match your pace and interests.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $904

3H Guided Cruise Stop Bellagio in Classic Wooden Boat

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

3H Guided Cruise Stop Bellagio in Classic Wooden Boat

Cruise Lake Como for three hours aboard a restored wooden vessel, with a stop in Bellagio. This operator ranks among the lake's top three and specialises in heritage boat experiences that deliver authentic charm. You'll sip Italian prosecco or organic soft drinks whilst the boat's classic timber hull frames the surrounding mountains and lakeside villas like a living postcard.

Pizza Class experience on Amalfi coast

Learn to hand-stretch and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza on the Amalfi coast in this three-hour class. A local instructor walks you through dough fermentation, sauce application, and wood-fired oven technique, then you'll cook your own pie and eat it straightaway. The experience includes aperitivo-style bruschetta, local wine, and homemade limoncello to finish.

Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide

Track down the mythology behind Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels through genuine artefacts at Rome's Capitoline Museums. This 2.5-hour scavenger hunt led by a specialist children's guide connects ancient Greek gods, monsters and heroes to their real-world inspirations, pulling stories of Polyphemus, Medusa and Chiron straight from the museum's world-class collections. A structured treasure hunt keeps young minds engaged whilst navigating one of antiquity's most significant repositories.

Discover Salerno: Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

Explore Salerno's medieval core with a native guide who'll walk you through Roman foundations, Arab-Norman architecture and the birthplace of Europe's first medical school. Over 90 minutes, you'll move through the cathedral's ornate spaces and discover where locals actually eat and drink. A solid primer if you're heading to the Amalfi Coast, Paestum or Capri next.

Transfer from Naples to Positano or Return

Private car transfer between Naples airport or railway station and your accommodation in the city centre, or vice versa. A professional English-speaking driver handles the 2-hour journey, with all tolls and fuel included in the quoted price. The vehicle accommodates up to 7–8 passengers with one suitcase per person, making it practical for small groups or families arriving together.

Florentine Steak Dinner: Authentic Florentine Food Experience

Spend two hours at Monica and Simone's table learning how Florentine cooking evolved from medieval banquets and peasant kitchens alike. You'll eat your way through four courses—centred on the region's famous bistecca—whilst your hosts unpick the history woven into each plate. Local wines and estate oils accompany the meal, chosen to bring out what makes each dish matter to Florentine identity. This isn't a performance; it's a conversation about why Tuscans still cook like their ancestors.

Jasi Como Lake Boat Tours

Cruise Lake Como aboard a classic Aaron Marine speedboat piloted by locals who know every villa and inlet. This family-run outfit has spent three years perfecting routes ranging from 1 to 4 hours, departing Como with chilled Prosecco, homemade focaccia, and stops for swimming. You'll motor past George Clooney's waterfront estate and hidden lakeside gems on both shores, with flexibility to adjust timing, route, and pickup location to suit your plans.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $458

★ 5.0 (27)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Rent with driver

Skip the rental desk and navigation stress—hire a car with a local driver for journeys across Italy lasting anywhere from an hour to a full day. Tuscany Luxury Tours NCC pairs you with seasoned professionals and modern vehicles, handling logistics whilst you settle back and take in the landscape. Works equally well for business runs or holiday exploration, with a fleet geared for comfort and reliability.

1 hour – 1 dayfrom AUD $167

Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat

Sail along Cinque Terre's dramatic coastline aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, the iconic fishing boat of Liguria. This 3-hour voyage departs Monterosso, threading past five stacked villages whilst your skipper shares local knowledge and maritime heritage. Stop to swim in sheltered coves, explore sea caves, and watch the light shift across the cliffs. An aperitif of focaccia and local wine sets the tone—this is slow travel by water, not rushed sightseeing.

Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera

Sail the Conero Riviera aboard the DonMar, a traditional wooden vessel that carries just six passengers for a genuinely intimate experience. Over three-and-a-half hours, you'll navigate the Adriatic coast from Numana with a skipper who knows how to handle the boat's rigging and sails. Pick your own swimming spot, float on inflatables between swims, and if you've booked the food option, eat local cured meats, cheeses and Ascoli olives paired with Verdicchio wine or craft beer. The route adapts to what you want, not a fixed itinerary.

VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour - Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

Skip the packed vaporettos and explore Venice's lagoon islands from the deck of a sleek private yacht. This four-hour cruise takes you past San Giorgio and the storied isle of Poveglia, along the Lido's waterfront estates, through Vignole's historic orchards, and into Murano's glassmaking workshops where artisans still work at the furnace. You'll return across the lagoon at sunset with Prosecco in hand, seeing Venice from the water the way locals understand it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $3147

Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu

Learn to make authentic Genoese pesto from Camilla Pizzorno, who's won the World Mortar Pesto Championship. This 90-minute class in Liguria teaches you her technique using a century-old marble mortar and wooden pestle, followed by a three-course meal featuring your freshly made pesto with handmade trofie or gnocchi, focaccia, and tiramisu. Wine and local spirits accompany the food in a garden setting.

Private Tour - Palazzo Barberini

Spend two hours navigating Palazzo Barberini's collection of Italian masterworks with a local guide. This private tour traces artistic evolution from medieval times through the Baroque period, connecting shifts in politics and faith to the styles that emerged. You'll encounter works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and others who shaped Renaissance and Baroque Rome, finishing with Pietro da Cortona's ceiling fresco—a showstopper that anchors the palace's grand hall.

Private Rome Historical and Early Vatican Guided Tour

A local historian leads you through Rome's layered past and into the Vatican's inner sanctum, cutting queues at both the Museums and St Peter's Basilica. Over 1–3 hours, you'll navigate the papal collections, stand beneath Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling, and explore the sprawling basilica built over Saint Peter's remains. Your guide, rooted in Rome, shapes the rhythm to your pace, unpacking the city's architectural and spiritual weight without the usual tourist shuffle.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $400

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Tropea Cooking Experience

Spend four hours in a Calabrian kitchen learning to cook as locals do. You'll prepare seasonal dishes from scratch alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with wine and coffee. It's less about technique and more about understanding how real home cooking works in Tropea—the ingredients that matter, the shortcuts that don't, the rhythms of a working kitchen.

Personal Chef - Cooking class at your villa

A Tuscan chef brings three and a half hours of hands-on cooking instruction to your villa in Val d'Orcia. Drawing on two decades of restaurant experience, your instructor sources ingredients from local producers, walks you through each preparation step, and pairs dishes with wines from nearby estates. You'll cook, ask questions, and eat what you've made—lunch and dinner both included. The session doubles as a masterclass in the region's food culture and travel recommendations.

Paint And Drink Florentine Hills Art at La Birr'aia in Marignolle

Spend two and a half hours painting in the Florentine Hills whilst sipping craft beer or local wine at La Birr'aia, a microbrewery garden in Marignolle. A professional artist guides you through creating your own work in a relaxed hilltop setting just outside Florence. Between brushstrokes, you'll taste bruschetta and sample handcrafted brews or Chianti, turning an afternoon into equal parts creative workshop and leisurely gathering.

Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence - The Highlights of the City

See Florence from a vintage motorcycle sidecar, a two-hour spin through the city's medieval neighbourhoods and surrounding countryside. Your driver navigates the Oltrarno district, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato church, and the Arcetri hills where Galileo spent his final years. You'll capture hidden corners and panoramic views from a vantage point more intimate than a car, more stable than a scooter. It's the ideal way to orient yourself on day one—catching both the bohemian old quarters and the rural landscape beyond.

2 hoursfrom AUD $281

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