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Tours in Italy

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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.

3 Hours Private and Guided Cruise on Lake Como by Motorboat

Skip the lakeside promenade and see Como from the water instead. This three-hour private motorboat tour reveals the lake's quieter corners: clifftside villages tucked between mountains, belle-époque villas hidden behind cypress groves, and the kind of light that bounces off the water at angles you won't catch from shore. Your captain plots a course tailored to what you want to see, whether that's architectural grandeur or just the Alpine drama that drew everyone from poets to film stars.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1499

★ 5.0 (27)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Canyoning Adventure saddle

A six-hour canyoning adventure in Italy where you'll navigate waterfalls, natural slides and rocky pools using ropes and harnesses. This is a physical challenge that demands solid fitness and nerve—you'll abseil into gorges, swim through cold streams and climb slick rock faces. An expert guide leads small groups through the canyon system, teaching you rope techniques and reading water conditions as you descend.

Discover the precious Amalfi Coast by boat

Spend seven hours exploring the Amalfi Coast's dramatic limestone cliffs and crystalline waters by private boat. You'll navigate hidden grottoes where sunlight filters through rock arches, stop to swim and snorkel in sheltered coves, and graze on local cheeses, cured meats and fresh fruit whilst sipping prosecco or wine. The boat suits all fitness levels, from young children to experienced swimmers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2365

Private Catania Pasta-Making Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Catania Pasta-Making Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Roll up your sleeves in a Catanian home kitchen for a three-hour pasta masterclass with a local cook who'll walk you through three regional signatures from scratch. You'll work at your own station, hands in the dough, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian reds and whites. Cesarine connects travellers with home cooks across Italy—these are genuine hosts opening their kitchens, not a commercial setup.

Half Day Tour of Rome

See Rome's headline sights from a climate-controlled Mercedes without setting foot in tourist mobs. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and navigates past the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna over four hours. The vehicle does the work; you absorb the city at your own tempo. Suited to families, couples and first-time visitors who'd rather observe than queue.

Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group

A 6–7 hour circuit from the Amalfi Coast combining hilltop exploration and volcanic wine country. Begin in Ravello, a clifftop village steeped in musical heritage, then venture inland to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius where centuries-old vineyards sprawl beneath the volcano. Taste regional wines at a working estate, enjoy lunch, and return to your accommodation by afternoon. Hotel transfers, meals and drinks included. Departs around 9am.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $799

Private Transfer from and to Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (27)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from and to Amalfi Coast

Door-to-door car service connecting Naples or Salerno airport and train stations with the Amalfi Coast. Your English-speaking driver handles luggage and navigation, leaving you to settle in with complimentary water and wifi. The two-hour journey varies with traffic, but you'll arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight or train.

The ancient aqueducts of Rome

Walk the remnants of Rome's ancient aqueduct system on a 2-hour guided tour that reads the landscape like an archaeologist. You'll trace how these monumental water channels shaped Roman life, then discover their afterlife—repurposed as stone quarries, burial grounds, and today, mushroom farms. The tour reveals infrastructure often overlooked by standard sightseeing, connecting engineering ambition to the daily existence of those who built and maintained these systems.

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.

Via Ferrata Cima Capi

This six-hour via ferrata ascent takes you up Cima Capi with sweeping views across Lake Garda. You'll navigate fixed steel cables and rungs bolted into rock—technically straightforward but requiring steady legs and endurance. An experienced alpine guide handles safety whilst you focus on the scramble, the exposure, and those panoramic vistas of Italy's largest lake unfolding below.

Private Tour to Capri & Positano from Sorrento Classic Gozzo 850

Explore Capri and Positano aboard a private gozzo boat from Sorrento over seven hours. Navigate sea caves, limestone stacks, and hidden coves around Capri's rugged coastline, then cruise the Amalfi Coast to Positano's vertical village of pastel houses and the Li Galli islands. Swim in transparent waters, sample local drinks, and return with hotel transport included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2998

Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano

Walk through Matera's ancient Sassi districts with a local guide who uncovers the city's transformation from post-war neglect to UNESCO recognition. Over two hours, you'll navigate stone laneways from Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, peek inside former cave dwellings, and descend into the palombaro—the ingenious underground cistern system that sustained the population for centuries. Gaetano reveals how Matera's residents engineered survival through water harvesting in this southern Italian hilltop town.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33

Private Car Tour From Milan: Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Villa Visit

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Car Tour From Milan: Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Villa Visit

A 10-hour private drive from Milan explores three Lake Como villages, starting with Villa Monastero near Varenna, then ferrying across to Bellagio for wandering medieval streets and shops. Afterwards, you'll have free time in Como town before your driver returns you to Milan by 7pm. Travel in a chauffeured Mercedes with an English-speaking driver; lunch reservations at lakeside restaurants are arranged separately.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1149

ETNA - Trekking to the Craters Eruption of 2002

★ 5.0 (26)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

ETNA - Trekking to the Craters Eruption of 2002

Walk across the aftermath of Mount Etna's 2002 eruption on Sicily's north face. This 2–3 hour trek takes you to the lateral craters where the most significant recent explosion began, then across the lava field itself. You'll descend into the deep gorge carved by flowing magma, passing through the remnants of ancient pine forest that the eruption scarred. The path is stark and immediate—black rock, geological drama, and the sheer scale of what the volcano achieved in days.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $50

Rome Street Food Tour - History, Craft and Authentic Taste

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome Street Food Tour - History, Craft and Authentic Taste

Walk through Rome's historic quarters—the Ghetto, Largo Argentina, Navona Square—sampling street food as locals do. Over two and a half hours, taste seasonal vegetables, supplì, pizza and gelato at neighbourhood spots, stopping at a working leather craft studio. Groups capped at ten mean you'll move at a human pace with a guide who knows the laneways and the stories behind each bite.

Share Your Pasta Love in Local's Home in Palermo

Roll up your sleeves in a Palermitan kitchen and craft pasta by hand alongside your host, a local cook who'll share family techniques honed over years. You'll arrive to aperitivo and nibbles, spend ninety minutes shaping dough and sauce, then sit down to eat what you've made with a glass of wine. It's genuine, unglamorous cooking—the kind Sicilians do at home, not for cameras.

Sunset Tour in the Gulf of Orosei private tour

Watch the Gulf of Orosei transform as the sun dips toward the horizon on this private four-hour excursion along Sardinia's northeast coast. You'll have the water and sky to yourself while sampling local wines, cured meats and cheese. Bring a camera—the light here is unforgiving to memory alone.

Private Scenic & Relaxing Boat Tour to Capri from Sorrento

A private eight-hour boat journey from Sorrento that showcases Capri's dramatic rocky outcrops, sea stacks, and coastal landmarks. Your skipper navigates to sheltered swimming spots and attempts the Blue Grotto (conditions permitting), while you snorkel in crystalline waters and relax on deck. Limited to six passengers, the boat carries everything needed—snorkelling gear, towels, refreshments, and light snacks—making this an unrushed, self-contained escape rather than a rushed tourist circuit.

From Sorrento: Capri & Positano Private Boat VIP Tour

Sail from Sorrento aboard a private 38-foot motor boat to explore Capri's hidden coves and grottoes, then cruise past Positano's stacked pastel villages clinging to the cliffs. Your skipper plots the route based on weather and sea conditions, giving you flexibility to swim in secluded spots or step ashore in either location (fees apply). The full loop takes around seven to eight hours, with return to Sorrento by early evening. Prosecco, snacks and all safety gear included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1749

★ 5.0 (26)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Flight Simulator HI SPEED for 30 Mins

Take the captain's seat in a full-motion Boeing 737 simulator for 30 minutes in Italy. You'll execute takeoff, navigate a circuit, and land at the same airport with a professional pilot beside you, guiding you through real cockpit procedures. A 220-degree video projection system lets you choose your landing scenario—Caribbean beaches, Alaskan glaciers, or anywhere in between. Genuine fun for both adults and kids wanting to experience what commercial aviation feels like from the flight deck.

30 minfrom AUD $215

Private and Customisable tour of Rome from Civitavecchia

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private and Customisable tour of Rome from Civitavecchia

Skip the port queues and head straight to Rome with your own driver waiting at Civitavecchia's exit. This private ten-hour tour gives you complete control—shape your itinerary on the drive in, spend eight hours exploring the city at your pace, then return to your ship. You'll travel in a Mercedes van with an English-speaking driver, with the option to add a specialist guide for Vatican or Colosseum walks. Lunch break built in; restaurants can be pre-booked.

10 hoursfrom AUD $799

Pienza and Montepulciano by Tuscan Hills from Rome Private Tour

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pienza and Montepulciano by Tuscan Hills from Rome Private Tour

A 10-hour private drive from Rome into the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, visiting two handsome Tuscan hilltop towns. You'll spend time wandering Pienza's Renaissance streets and Montepulciano's medieval lanes, with tastings of local cheese and wine woven through the day. The landscape itself—vineyards, cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses—is the real draw here. Your English-speaking driver handles all the navigation while you take in one of Italy's most photogenic corners.

10 hoursfrom AUD $883

Boat Tour on Lake Como with Vintage and Luxury Boat

★ 5.0 (26)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Boat Tour on Lake Como with Vintage and Luxury Boat

Pilot a private boat across Lake Como's crystalline waters, taking in lakeside villas and alpine peaks from the water's vantage point. This one-hour voyage pairs a skilled skipper with your choice of route and timing—catch the golden hour or mark a special occasion. The boat itself is a study in understated luxury, fitted out for comfort without fuss. Prosecco and refreshments are on board; you steer the mood and the itinerary.

Cagliari Olive Oil Farm & Tasting (Since 1600, 20 Minutes Away)

Visit a working olive mill in Sardinia that's been pressing oil since the 1600s, just 20 minutes from Cagliari. You'll tour the modern production facility, learn how to spot genuine extra virgin oil, taste several local varieties, and eat traditional Sardinian charcuterie with fizzy wine. The experience runs roughly an hour and doubles as a primer on regional food culture through the lens of one of its cornerstone ingredients.

Etna tour Full day

Spend a full day exploring Mount Etna's volcanic landscape, tracing geological layers and cultural heritage across Europe's largest active volcano. This 7–8 hour tour winds through lava fields, limestone caves, and medieval villages, revealing how millennia of eruptions have shaped the region's character. You'll descend into volcanic tubes, visit traditional settlements, and understand the forces that built—and occasionally remade—this corner of Sicily.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $200

Civitavecchia Port to Rome - Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (26)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Civitavecchia Port to Rome - Private Transfer

Skip the hassle of Rome's chaotic traffic and get from Civitavecchia port straight to your hotel in a private Mercedes. This door-to-door transfer runs round-the-clock to match your cruise schedule, taking roughly 60–80 minutes depending on traffic. The air-conditioned vehicle fits up to eight passengers, with bottled water on board and a driver who'll meet you right at the pier. Transparent pricing means no surprises at the end.

1 hour – 1h 20mfrom AUD $466

The Mystery of Naples Saga: The Skull with ears

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The Mystery of Naples Saga: The Skull with ears

Descend into the basement of Santa Luciella ai Librai, a 14th-century church tucked away on Naples' artisan-filled San Gregorio Armeno street, to encounter a skull with ears—a peculiar relic that Neapolitans once treated as a spiritual intermediary between the living and the dead. This one-hour guided tour, led by an archaeologist and authorised guide, explores the hidden sanctuary reclaimed by local volunteers as both a social hub and historical landmark, revealing how ordinary people sought otherworldly intervention through an unusual object of devotion.

1 hourfrom AUD $216

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour Ravello-Amalfi-Positano

Eight-hour guided drive through the Amalfi Coast's three showpiece towns: Ravello's clifftop gardens and architecture, Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront, and Positano's pastel village tumbling to the sea. Your English-speaking driver handles the notorious coastal roads whilst you soak in views from an air-conditioned vehicle. Petrol, tolls and parking included. Bring your own guide if you want detailed commentary at each stop.

Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People

Beat the crowds at Vatican Museums on Wednesday morning when St Peter's Basilica closes for the Papal Audience, leaving galleries nearly empty. Your expert guide leads a maximum six-person group through Renaissance galleries—Raphael Rooms, Pinacoteca, Galleries of Candelabra and Tapestries—before arriving at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. You'll navigate courtyards and papal spaces at a contemplative pace, seeing masterworks by Caravaggio, Leonardo and Giotto before mainstream tourism arrives.

Private tour of Capri

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's coastal treasures aboard a private boat with a relaxed, attentive crew. You'll discover hidden coves and crystalline waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling, with everything arranged for comfort—towels, refreshments, and gear included. The island's legendary charm reveals itself from the water, offering both the famous sights and quieter swimming spots that capture why Capri has captivated visitors for generations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1392

★ 5.0 (26)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Etna Trekking Tour

Walk the slopes of Europe's most active volcano on Sicily's Mount Etna. This six-hour guided trek takes you across volcanic terrain and ancient lava flows, moving at a comfortable pace with stops to absorb the landscape. You'll reach either 2,500 or 2,900 metres depending on conditions and preference, with the option to ride the cable car higher for additional cost. A geologist-led journey rather than a race, suited to curious walkers of most fitness levels.

6 hoursfrom AUD $167

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

A 2.5-hour private walking tour that orients you to Milan's essential character. Your local guide navigates you past the obvious postcards—Sforza Castle, the Duomo, the fashion quarter—then peels back the layer to reveal where Milanesi actually spend time. You'll walk Milan's neighbourhoods like someone who lives here, not visits. Coffee or tea included.

Boat party, La Spezia and 5 Terre, stag, hen, birthday

Six hours of unstructured revelry along the Ligurian coast between La Spezia and Cinque Terre. You're in charge—swim when you fancy, drink when you're thirsty, eat ashore or aboard. The boat becomes your floating base for the day, stocked with cocktails, snacks and cold drinks. Marco and his crew handle navigation and mixing; everything else is yours to decide. Groups from stags to birthdays have rated this consistently high.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1199

Sunset Tour with visit and guided tasting of 5 wines and local products

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sunset Tour with visit and guided tasting of 5 wines and local products

Spend 2.5 hours on Sardinia's coast watching the sun dip while a sommelier walks you through five island wines paired with local produce. You'll learn how geography and tradition shape what's in your glass, in a small group setting (max 24) designed for serious tasters rather than casual drinkers. A light meal anchors the evening; the wine education can stand in for it if you prefer.

Rome Super Local Street Food Tour in Old Monteverde Neighborhood

A two-hour food tour through Monteverde, a residential Rome neighbourhood where locals actually live. You'll stop at five family-run businesses—bakeries, delis, wine bars—sampling breakfast and snacks while your guide (a Monteverde resident) shares the histories behind each counter. No tour-group herding or marked-up prices; just genuine neighbourhood eating as Romans do it daily.

Truffle hunting in the Sicani mountains: a unique experience in Sicily

Head into the Sicani Mountains with a seasoned truffle hunter and his trained dog to learn the craft of locating these prized fungi. Over three hours, you'll trek through forested slopes, work alongside the dog to sniff out truffles buried underground, and uncover how these delicacies are harvested and valued. A local-produce snack in the woods caps the outing, offering a genuine taste of Sicilian mountain life away from the usual tourist circuit.

Olbia: Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Spend three hours in an Olbian home learning to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local cook who knows these recipes inside out. You'll roll, shape, and sauce everything yourself, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine alongside. It's the kind of cooking class where you leave feeling like you've picked up genuine techniques rather than just watched a demo—perfect whether you're travelling solo, with friends, or bringing kids along.

Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento

Learn to cook traditional Sorrento dishes from your own kitchen during a two-hour live video class with an Italian chef. You'll receive the ingredient list beforehand and take home written recipes. This is a genuine culinary education, not theatre—expect to chop, stir and taste your way through authentic techniques passed down through generations. Perfect for those keen to understand the foundations of Southern Italian cooking without leaving home.

Blue Grotto and Capri by Private Boat Tour

Your private boat circles Capri over three hours, hitting seventeen coastal highlights and diving into the Blue Grotto's luminescent chamber. Swim and snorkel in crystalline coves, graze on brunch featuring local produce, and sip Prosecco and homemade Limoncello as the skipper navigates. The boat is yours alone, with a hostess, guide, and safety kit included. Bring your own towel or use theirs. Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

3 hoursfrom AUD $4729

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