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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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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $624

Palermo to Siracusa: stop at Valley of Temples

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Palermo to Siracusa: stop at Valley of Temples

Travel from Palermo to Siracusa across Sicily's southeast, breaking the journey in Agrigento to explore the Valley of the Temples—a UNESCO-listed expanse of Doric columns and ancient Greek sanctuaries rising from golden hillside. This 9–10 hour shared transfer includes air-conditioned transport, admission, and a self-guided audio experience through one of the Mediterranean's most significant archaeological sites before continuing to your destination.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $498

Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

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.

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

★ 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

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

Pedal through Bari's backstreets on a modern rickshaw whilst a local guide points out churches, palaces and lesser-known alleyways steeped in medieval history. This two-hour tour includes entry to two museums, a chance to explore subterranean passages that reveal the city's layered past, and a tasting of homemade gelato. You'll move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the architecture and street life rather than rushing through another coach-full itinerary.

Full-Day Grand Tour, private speedboat at Lake Como

Spend 6–8 hours aboard a private speedboat weaving between Lake Como's four principal towns: Como, Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. You'll anchor at each stop long enough to wander narrow village lanes, swim in the cold alpine water, or sit down for lunch at a waterfront trattoria. The boat carries Italian cheese, fruit, pastries, wine and water—enough to graze between landings. This isn't a guided speech tour; it's a self-directed exploration punctuated by water and shoreside discoveries.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3331

The Best of Rome a Unique Running Experience

★ 5.0 (25)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

The Best of Rome a Unique Running Experience

Combine sightseeing with a steady jog through Rome's historic centre, guided by a local runner who knows the backstreets and landmarks equally well. This 1–30 minute outing ditches the coach queues in favour of movement, letting you tick off major sights while keeping your heart rate up. You'll cover ground faster than walking tours, spot hidden corners most visitors miss, and finish with espresso and the guide's local knowledge.

1 min – 30 minfrom AUD $117

★ 5.0 (25)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Mondello & The Royal Park of Favorita

Pedal through Palermo's coastal and royal heritage on this 4–5 hour guided cycle tour. Starting from the 19th-century fishing quarter of Borgo dell'Arenella—home to the Florio family's Belle Époque villa—you'll ride along the shoreline to the sandy stretch of Mondello, then inland through the sprawling Favorita Park. This 400-hectare former royal hunting ground, established in 1799, shelters the Palazzina Cinese, a Bourbon retreat. The route returns you to the city centre, weaving together Palermo's industrial past, maritime character and aristocratic landscapes.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $150

Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif

★ 5.0 (25)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif

Charter a private 1960s wooden speedboat on Lake Como and cover the shoreline at your own pace. Over 2–7 hours, you'll zip between lakeside villages and grand villas with a skipper who knows the waterfront's backstories. Stops include swimming in clear water and sipping aperitifs onboard. Tailored for couples, small groups, or anyone marking a milestone—proposals, anniversary shots, intimate celebrations all fit the mood.

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $306

Swim&Enjoy 5 terre on the PINK Hyena with Captain Jenny!

★ 5.0 (25)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Swim&Enjoy 5 terre on the PINK Hyena with Captain Jenny!

Three hours aboard a distinctive pink gozzo with Captain Jenny, exploring Cinque Terre's five villages from the water. Swim in secluded spots, snorkel the Bay of Guvano, and watch the sun descend over the Ligurian coast whilst sipping local wine. A straightforward alternative to the crowded clifftop trails—you'll see these UNESCO villages from an angle most visitors miss, with someone who knows the sea and shoreline intimately.

PRIVATE: Guided Uffizi Gallery Tour with timed entry Ticket

A 2-hour private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, crafted by art historians to move beyond the obvious blockbusters. Your certified guide leads you through a curated selection of works, then you're free to linger alone afterwards with your timed-entry ticket. Based in Florence, this flexible private experience lets you adjust departure times to suit your schedule.

Traditional Cooking School On The Hills Of Sorrento

Learn to cook Campania's timeless dishes in a hilltop kitchen overlooking Sorrento. This 3.5-hour class walks you through selecting vegetables from the garden, then preparing three dishes rooted in family traditions passed down through generations. Work with seasonal produce, master simple techniques, and eat what you've made. The menus rotate between land vegetables, seafood, and pizza—each telling the story of how locals actually cook at home.

Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis

Explore the countryside around Assisi on a three-hour guided walk tracing Saint Francis's path through the landscape he knew. Your guide reveals how Francis stripped away the Church's excess to live by Christ's teachings of restraint and authenticity. This isn't a rushing tour—it's designed for those willing to sit with stillness and absorb the quiet spaces that shaped his convictions.

Sicilian Fresh Pasta Cooking Class – Arenella Experience

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape two varieties of Sicilian pasta by hand using nothing but flour, eggs and technique passed down through generations. Based in Arenella, this 2.5-hour session walks you through the entire process under guidance, ending with a chance to taste what you've made alongside local wine. Small groups keep things relaxed and personal, making it equally suited to families, couples or solo travellers seeking an authentic kitchen moment rather than a tourist performance.

2h 30mfrom AUD $183

Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

A 6–8 hour private drive through Sicily's northeastern coast, hitting Savoca's Godfather-linked church and bar, then climbing to Castelmola for cathedral views and Mount Etna sightlines. Taormina's Corso Umberto opens onto Greek theatre ruins, boutiques and local cafés. Return routes sweep past Isola Bella's balcony viewpoint and Messina's Cristo Re monument, with stops for arancini, granita or cannoli before the cathedral's astronomical clock.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $250

Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalù

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalù

Private transfer service from Palermo airport to Cefalù, taking roughly 90 minutes. The driver handles the route personally, adjusting the atmosphere to suit your mood—whether you want chat or quiet. Climate-controlled vehicle, complimentary water, and onboard Wi-Fi included. Fuel and motorway tolls covered. Works for families with infants (prams and specialist seats available) and all mobility levels.

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Aprea Milano 8,3m

Explore Ischia's coastline aboard a private 8.3-metre Gozzo Aprea, with a skipper who knows the island's hidden corners. This 7–8 hour charter covers secluded coves, rocky outcrops perfect for snorkelling, and swimming spots most day-trippers miss. You'll set the pace—linger where you want, move on when you're ready. Fuel, snorkel kit, towels and refreshments included. Pickup from your chosen Ischia port.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1216

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

Learn to make two Palermitan pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local home cook in this three-hour private class. You'll work through each recipe step-by-step, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian wines. Your host is part of Le Cesarine, a network of passionate home cooks across Italy who teach in their own kitchens. Families of any age are welcome.

Rome: Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Rome's most recognisable ancient sites—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—with an expert who contextualises the architecture and stories rather than rushing you past them. You'll move at a measured pace that lets the scale and detail sink in, whether you're exploring the amphitheatre where gladiators fought, the political heart of the republic, or the hilltop where the city began. Available in semi-private or private formats.

Cooking class, visit to the wine cellar, 2500 year old granaries

Spend four hours learning to cook Italian dishes from a professional chef, then taste your three-course creation paired with Prosecco and Chianti. Between cooking and eating, you'll descend into a 2500-year-old Etruscan wine cellar carved underground, where you'll sample the very wines accompanying your meal. The experience blends hands-on cookery, wine knowledge, and archaeological discovery into a single afternoon or evening in Italy.

Amalfi Skip the Crowds Private Chill Experience on a Sail Yacht

Sail the Amalfi Coast aboard a private yacht, anchoring in secluded spots beyond the reach of tour buses and day-trippers. Skip the clifftop crowds and experience the coastline from the water—snorkel in crystalline coves, sip Italian wine, and watch the dramatic limestone cliffs rise above you. Available as a morning or afternoon departure, this 3.5–7 hour voyage suits all fitness levels and works equally well for couples seeking a quiet escape or small groups wanting genuine conversation.

3h 30m – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2664

Trasferimento dall'aeroporto di Fiumicino a Roma città

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Trasferimento dall'aeroporto di Fiumicino a Roma città

Private car transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome city centre. Your driver meets you at arrivals and handles luggage while you settle in for the 45-minute to just over an hour journey into the capital. Air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and a local who knows the quickest routes mean you start your Roman holiday properly rested, not frazzled by public transport queues.

45 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $100

★ 5.0 (25)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Jubilee Golf Car Tour

Explore six of Rome's most significant churches in a single three-hour golf cart tour, including the three papal basilicas central to the Jubilee tradition. You'll pass through at least one holy door and discover layers of spiritual and artistic heritage across St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, plus Saint Clement, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and Holy Spirit in Sassia. An informed guide connects each site's role in the Jubilee's themes of renewal and redemption.

3 hoursfrom AUD $250

Full Day Private Tour Amalfi Coast From Napoli city & Napoli port

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Private Tour Amalfi Coast From Napoli city & Napoli port

Eight hours exploring the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast from Naples by private Mercedes, with flexibility to linger at whichever villages capture your attention. You'll wind along dramatic clifftop roads, stop in charming towns, and pause for lunch with sea views or a refreshing lemon gelato. The pace is yours—we often run longer than scheduled because eight hours simply isn't enough for somewhere this good.

Sorrento Villa Cooking Class with Fresh Harvest Lunch

Learn to cook traditional Sorrentine dishes at a family-run villa perched in the hills above the city. Your hosts—multigenerational locals—walk you through their working garden, vineyard and farm before you harvest ingredients and prepare lunch together. Four hours of hands-on cooking, storytelling and eating in a place that hasn't been retrofitted for tourists. You'll drink their wine, taste the food you've made, and leave with techniques rooted in the region's everyday kitchen.

Private Tour: 2 Hours Florence Walking Tour

Walk Florence's historic centre with a dedicated art historian who unpacks the city's architecture, art, and layered past over two hours. Your guide tailors the pace and focus to your interests, hitting major landmarks whilst weaving through neighbourhoods most visitors miss. Hotel pickup and drop-off included if you're staying centrally, so you can skip the logistical friction and start exploring straight away.

2 hoursfrom AUD $433

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

MILAN: Private Golf-Cart Tour

Cover Milan's major sights in three hours aboard a private electric golf-cart with a knowledgeable local driver. Move between Sforza Castle, Brera's artistic quarters, Roman ruins, and the contemporary CityLife district without the fatigue of walking. Tailored to your pace, the tour balances Milan's medieval heritage with its contemporary edge, letting you absorb the energy of Italy's most cosmopolitan city comfortably.

With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

Learn to make three Italian classics—pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisù—in a 17th-century palazzo with Tiziana, a certified pesto specialist. This two-hour hands-on class covers technique from scratch, starting with the mortar-and-pestle method for authentic pesto. You'll prepare each dish, taste your work, and leave with the confidence to recreate them at home. All equipment, ingredients, prosecco, and brunch are provided.

Private Bike Tour & Chianti Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Cycle through Chianti's rolling countryside on a 7–8 hour private tour, starting near Florence. You'll ride past vineyards and olive groves, stopping at two working wineries for tastings alongside a simple Tuscan lunch. Small groups (max 8) mean you get genuine conversation with your guide about the region's wine-making traditions and food culture. Expect quiet rural roads, hilltop villages, and the kind of day that justifies ordering extra gelato at the end.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $350

Amalfi Coast and Capri Private Boat Day Tour from Amalfi

★ 5.0 (25)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Amalfi Coast and Capri Private Boat Day Tour from Amalfi

This seven-hour private boat charter departs from Amalfi and lets you set your own pace along the dramatic coastline and out to Capri. You'll navigate past towering cliffs, hidden grottos, and pastel villages clinging to the rocks, with flexibility to anchor in quiet coves for swimming or find a harborside restaurant for lunch. The skipper handles navigation while you take in the Mediterranean at your leisure—no rushing between scheduled stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Private Transfer : Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome (or Return)

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer : Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome (or Return)

Skip the port hassle with a private car between Civitavecchia cruise terminal and Rome city centre or airports. Your driver meets you at the port, handles the route in under two hours, and deposits you refreshed at your destination. Modern vehicles, professional operators, and door-to-door service mean you arrive on your own schedule, not a tour bus's.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $215

Pasta Class in Bologna in a 15th-Century Estate Home with Chiara

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Pasta Class in Bologna in a 15th-Century Estate Home with Chiara

Cook three dishes from scratch in Chiara's 15th-century kitchen in the Bolognese hills, learning her family recipes with a modern twist. You'll spend two hours making fresh pasta, a seasonal vegetable dish, and either bread or dessert, then eat what you've prepared together. This four-hour private session blends Monte San Pietro tradition with creative technique—regional ingredients reworked to feel new.

Discover Langhe wines with private tour and expert sommelier

Spend four to six hours exploring two renowned wineries across Barolo and Barbaresco with a sommelier guide boasting over a decade's regional knowledge. You'll meet winemakers, taste their productions, and break for lunch at a traditional osteria sampling regional dishes (at your own cost). Private transport covers collection from Canelli, Neive, and Alba, with chilled water and cellar access included throughout.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $308

Private day tour on the Amalfi Coast - 4 to 6 pax

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day tour on the Amalfi Coast - 4 to 6 pax

Spend eight hours exploring the dramatic coastline south of Naples with a private driver-guide who knows the region intimately. This tour threads through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—the Amalfi Coast's most photogenic towns—with flexibility to linger where you choose. You'll discover the layers that make this stretch of Campania special: pastel-painted villages clinging to cliffs, quiet piazzas, family-run trattorias, and the rhythm of life that hasn't rushed in decades. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $799

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Venice Countryside Bike Tour

Pedal through the Brenta river valley on a guided 4–5 hour cycling tour, discovering rural villages, Renaissance villas and local architecture beyond Venice's crowds. Your small group explores at an easy pace with a knowledgeable local, stopping to take in the landscape and character of the countryside. Bikes, water and van transfers to/from designated meeting points are included; hotel pickup available separately.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $150

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station

Direct transfer to your Italian airport or train station with a vetted driver who knows the local routes. This private car service runs 1–5 hours depending on your pickup location, offering air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and a reliable alternative to public transport. Drivers are licensed professionals familiar with regional geography, so you'll arrive on time without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for buses.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333

Sicilian Cooking Class : Street and More

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sicilian Cooking Class : Street and More

Learn to cook Sicilian classics in a 17th-century kitchen run by a genuine Sicilian cook in Palermo's historic centre, steps from the Cathedral. This 3.5-hour session teaches traditional techniques and flavour, ending with a full lunch or dinner paired with wine. You'll work through recipes rooted in the island's culinary heritage, guided by someone who grew up cooking this food daily.

Vespa experience guided by us & Photo shoot

Ride through Rome's most photogenic streets as a passenger on a classic Vespa, piloted by an experienced local driver. Over 90 minutes, you'll sweep past iconic landmarks and hidden corners while a photographer captures candid moments you'll actually want to keep. It's the fastest way to see the city's best bits without fighting crowds on foot, and you'll leave with both memories and prints.

1h 30mfrom AUD $165

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

Tour Rome's streets in a silent electric golf cart, covering more ground than walking whilst absorbing the city at a relaxed pace. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll move past major landmarks and discover lesser-known piazzas and viewpoints with a local guide who shares the stories behind the monuments. The quiet vehicle lets you hear Roman life unfolding around you—market vendors, street musicians, café conversations—whilst staying comfortable enough to take in the details that walking tours often rush past.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $152

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