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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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Florence to/from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - Private Transfer

Skip the station queues and transport hassles with a direct private car service between Florence and Civitavecchia cruise port. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you straight to the terminal in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, giving you back those three hours to relax rather than navigate Italian public transport. All fees are included upfront—no surprises at handover.

Full-Day Private Guided Boat Tour in Capri

Spend seven hours aboard a private boat circling Capri's dramatic coastline, diving into turquoise coves and exploring sea caves carved into limestone cliffs. Your skipper navigates beneath the Faraglioni rock formations, past the Natural Arch, and into the Green and White Grottos, with time to swim in crystal water and visit Marina Grande. Choose to explore Capri's hilltop village on foot or stay waterborne—the itinerary flexes to suit your pace.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2298

3 hours private Photoshoot in Rome with Local Photographer

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

3 hours private Photoshoot in Rome with Local Photographer

Work with Elena, a Rome-based photographer, for a three-hour private session capturing you against the city's landmarks. You'll visit locations of your choosing—whether iconic monuments or quieter corners—while Elena directs you naturally in front of the camera. She stocks costume pieces and accessories to freshen up shots, and you'll walk away with roughly 300 unedited images. Ideal for solo portraits, family records, engagement moments, or fashion-focused work.

Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)

A three-hour guided walk through Trastevere's medieval lanes with a local Roman, stopping at family-run food stalls and trattorias. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's specialities—from crispy supplì and wood-fired pizza to house-made gelato and Aperol spritzes—before settling down to a proper sit-down dinner. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes.

Rome : Photoshoot at Iconic Landmarks(Trevi Fountain & Colosseum)

Capture yourself at Rome's most celebrated landmarks—Trevi Fountain and Colosseum—during the quietest hours of early morning. A local photographer guides you through natural posing and flattering angles while you move between carefully chosen vantage points with minimal walking. The session lasts 90 minutes and includes professional editing, with 10–65 polished images delivered to a private gallery within two days. No modelling background required; the pace suits couples, families, friends, and solo travellers alike.

Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, shape and sauce pasta from a Roman chef in her home kitchen over 3.5 hours. Fiamma, Debora, Maurizio and their dog welcome you into their family space to master tagliatelle all'amatriciana, cavatelli with four-cheese sauce and tiramisù. You'll understand the logic behind Roman sauces rather than just follow steps, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine pairings. Morning or evening slots mean you get lunch or dinner depending on when you book.

Exclusive Pompeii with Wine and Lunch on Vesuvius-Skip-the-line

Spend 5–7 hours walking through Pompeii's preserved streets, houses and amphitheatres with a specialist guide, then head to a working vineyard on Vesuvius's slopes for wine tasting and lunch. Your private driver collects you from accommodation, skip-the-line tickets are sorted, and the winery visit includes regional food and wines like Lacrima Christi. Choose the standard option for a solid overview, or go Premium Plus for three hours exploring deeper, including the Villa of the Mysteries with its extraordinary wall paintings.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $795

Private tour of the island of Ischia with Gozzo Aprea 35ft

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private tour of the island of Ischia with Gozzo Aprea 35ft

Spend seven hours exploring Ischia aboard a private 35ft Gozzo, anchoring at volcanic hot springs and secluded coves around Italy's verdant spa island. Your skipper navigates you past thermal waters at Sorgeto and the pastel-hued fishing village of Sant'Angelo, with time to swim and snorkel in crystalline bays. Includes all equipment, refreshments, and pickup from your nearest port.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples to Positano's clifftop villages in roughly two to three hours. Your driver handles the winding Amalfi Coast road while you settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and cold water on tap. Bilingual crew (English and Spanish speakers) ready to chat or point out landmarks, leaving you free to watch the coastline unfold.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $167

Watercolor Private Tour at Villa Borghese Rome with Guido

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Watercolor Private Tour at Villa Borghese Rome with Guido

Paint three iconic corners of Villa Borghese under the guidance of Guido Sistopaoli, a watercolourist with over three decades of experience. This 2.5-hour private session starts at the Sea Horse Fountain and moves between the Temple of Diana and the lakeside Temple of Asclepius, with 45 minutes at each stop to sketch and receive direct instruction. Beginners and experienced painters alike learn practical technique for capturing light and detail in watercolour, with all materials supplied.

Framura express

A 2–3 hour speedboat adventure along Italy's Levante coast, launching from Framura's harbour near the train station. You'll explore hidden coves and sea caves by fast dinghy, snorkel in crystalline waters teeming with fish, and swim in secluded grottos. The boat carries local focaccia and Cinque Terre white wine, making this equal parts sightseeing and leisurely float. Depart from Levanto pier on request.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117

Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour

A guided 2.5-hour walking tour through Rome's most recognisable piazzas and fountains. You'll navigate from the Spanish Steps down to Trevi Fountain, then on to the Pantheon's exterior and Piazza Navona, with a guide providing context and stories along the route. The pace is measured, giving you time to absorb each location rather than rush between them. Taxes, guide, and headsets included.

Lessons in Mini-Group - 3 hours a day - skiing

Eighteen hours of small-group ski instruction in Livigno, Italy, delivered by qualified professionals who tailor sessions to individual ability and learning pace. Rather than processing large cohorts, instructors focus intently on each skier's technique, confidence, and progression. The teaching staff undergoes ongoing training in pedagogy and communication, ensuring lessons feel supportive rather than pressured. Three-hour daily blocks allow proper skill absorption without fatigue.

18 hoursfrom AUD $450

Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

A guided 2.5-hour archaeological tour of Pompeii that covers the site's most significant structures and artefacts. Your guide uses straightforward explanations and radio headsets to make the history accessible across the group. You'll walk the main ruins with expert commentary, then have free time to explore further on your own within the park boundaries.

Cooking class in Tuscan Villa near Cortona

Learn to cook traditional pasta and dessert in a working Tuscan villa near Cortona, led by the owner-chef in a relaxed setting. You'll work with ingredients grown and produced on-site, pause midway for an olive oil tasting paired with local wine, then sit down to eat what you've made. The five-hour session wraps with a proper meal at the family table, and you can take home bottles of their oil and wine if you fancy.

Falconry experience in Tuscany

Spend 90 minutes in the Tuscan countryside learning to handle Harris' buzzard with an experienced falconer. You'll wear a glove and call the bird directly to your arm, watching it dive and soar across open fields. This is hands-on work with a living predator, not a spectator sport. The falconer teaches you the basics of hawk handling whilst your camera captures the moment.

4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi

A four-hour sailing adventure along Italy's Sicilian coast aboard a twin-hulled catamaran designed for stability and comfort. You'll have the option to swim in crystalline waters, try snorkelling gear, or paddle out on a SUP board. The boat's wide hull means minimal rocking, whether you're standing at the bow, lounging on deck, or below deck staying cool. Licensed skippers handle the navigation, adjusting the route based on weather and sea state.

Amalfi Coast private driver to Ravello and Amalfi in total relax

Spend a full day exploring the Amalfi Coast with a private driver who knows the region intimately. This 8–9 hour tour takes you to Ravello and Amalfi at your own pace, skipping the motorcoach rush. Your driver handles navigation and logistics while you settle in, chat, and soak up the coastal villages. The air-conditioned comfort means you can relax between stops rather than fighting traffic or ferry schedules.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $666

Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples

This 3–4 hour tour threads together three facets of Campania's layered past: a working ceramic studio where artisan techniques persist, a buffalo farm producing milk-based foods, and Paestum's three Doric temples lit dramatically at dusk. You'll meet the craftspeople behind these traditions and witness how Greek, Lucan, and Roman cultures shaped the landscape and its makers. Private transport included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $85

Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

Work alongside Roman pastry chefs in a professional kitchen to craft three Italian classics: a rustic tart, silky panna cotta, and affogato gelato. This 90-minute class in Rome's rare pastry lab gives you hands-on instruction from Chef Nazzareno's team, access to premium ingredients, and recipes to recreate these desserts at home. You'll leave with your own creations and a certificate, plus a welcome glass of Prosecco.

Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines

Spend two hours at this independently-owned Tuscan winery, where three to five wines flow straight from their own vineyards into your glass. Walk through the barrel room and production facility, watching how they work with organic grapes and minimal intervention. Pair each pour with local charcuterie, aged cheeses and fresh bread. It's a straightforward afternoon of tasting and conversation, no crowds.

Private La Maddalena Archipelago Tour by Sailing Boat from Palau

Spend a full day sailing the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a private boat departing from Palau. This seven-hour voyage takes you to remote islands and sheltered bays where you'll swim, snorkel in crystalline waters, and eat freshly prepared fish lunches on deck. The skipper navigates between white-sand beaches and turquoise coves, adjusting the route to weather and your preferences. Sardinian aperitifs, local wine, and onboard coffee punctuate the journey.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1649

Semi-Private Truffle Hunting & lunch @ Winery, San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Semi-Private Truffle Hunting & lunch @ Winery, San Gimignano

Hunt for truffles alongside a professional and his dogs in Chianti's vineyards and woodlands, then sit down to a four-course Tuscan lunch built entirely around what you've just found, paired with local wines. The day finishes in San Gimignano, where medieval towers rise above rolling hills and you can grab gelato from a world champion if the mood takes you. Seven to eight hours from Florence.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $799

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour + Colosseum Ticket Option

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour + Colosseum Ticket Option

This 1 hour 40 minute guided walk traces the spine of Ancient Rome from Trajan's Column through the imperial forums to the Colosseum. You'll traverse Via dei Fori Imperiali, survey the Roman Forum, wander the medieval streets of Rione Monti, and arrive at Rome's most iconic amphitheatre. Your guide unpacks the empire's reach and influence through the ruins themselves, revealing how these structures shaped Western civilisation. Colosseum entry is separate; your guide directs you to the official ticket office at tour's end.

Amarone-Valpolicella tour. Visit Verona. From Venice

A six-hour private tour from Venice that pairs Verona's architectural landmarks with tastings in the Valpolicella wine region. A sommelier guides you through the Arena, Castelvecchio, and Piazza dei Signori before heading to a family-run winery where you'll taste Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto alongside local charcuterie and cheese. You'll learn how the appassimento drying method shapes these distinctive reds.

6 hoursfrom AUD $342

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour by Golf Cart Rome

Cover Rome's essential landmarks in three hours aboard a private golf cart, steering clear of crowds and coach queues. You'll glide past the Colosseum, through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, then onwards to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. The route finishes at Castel Sant'Angelo and a brief exterior view of St. Peter's Basilica, offering a brisk but unhurried survey of the city's layered history without the fatigue of walking.

3 hoursfrom AUD $533

Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi

An eight-hour loop from Naples, Salerno, or Amalfi that threads together three essential Campania destinations. Start at Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a licensed guide unpacking life frozen in 79 AD, then drift through Sorrento's piazzas and narrow laneways before finishing at Positano's clifftop maze of boutiques and waterfront bars. Travel by private minivan or car with air conditioning and water included.

Florence in a day - Private Tour

A five-hour guided sweep through Florence's Renaissance masterpieces, starting with the city's two defining squares and medieval backstreets before reaching Michelangelo's David at the Academy Gallery. After lunch, you'll move through the Uffizi to see works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and Titian. Your guide handles the storytelling while you absorb centuries of artistic achievement across the city's most significant sites.

Naturalistic excursion to Ustica

A two-hour guided walk through Ustica's protected woodland reveals the island's distinctive plant and animal life. You'll explore the ecological relationships between flora and visitors, including a hands-on segment connecting with the trees themselves. The tour culminates at sunset, where your guide shares techniques for spotting the rare green ray—a fleeting optical phenomenon visible in ideal conditions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $25

Daytrip from Rome to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Daytrip from Rome to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast

A 12-hour private excursion combining the buried Roman city of Pompeii or Herculaneum with the dramatic cliffside villages of the Amalfi Coast. Your driver collects you from your Rome hotel, whisks you south through Campania, and delivers you back by evening. You'll navigate ancient streets frozen in ash, then trade archaeological ruins for pastel-coloured harbours and winding coastal roads. Entry fees and transport are sorted; bring your own sustenance and comfortable shoes.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1992

Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine tour from Sorrento, licensed guide included

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine tour from Sorrento, licensed guide included

An eight-hour guided tour from Sorrento combining Pompeii's archaeological treasures with an ascent of Mount Vesuvius and wine tasting. You'll spend two hours exploring the preserved Roman city with a licensed English-speaking guide, climb to Vesuvius's crater rim for sweeping views, then descend to Cantina del Vesuvio for regional dishes and Lacryma Christi wine pairings. The itinerary weaves together the region's volcanic geology, ancient history, and food culture in one day.

"Langhe del Barolo" Private E-bike Tour - Asphalt and Dirt Road

Pedal through the Langhe wine country on e-bike, a UNESCO-listed region near Alba where medieval villages and castle silhouettes dot rolling vineyard slopes. This 6–7 hour guided tour covers roughly 40 kilometres across quiet country lanes and packed dirt tracks, with 640 metres of elevation gain. A Piedmont-based guide handles route calls, mechanical hiccups, and local knowledge—expect proper instruction on technical sections if needed, or easier alternatives if the terrain gets sketchy.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $167

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour of Rome

Spend seven hours navigating Rome's most recognisable monuments with a private driver who speaks multiple languages. You'll visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, the Appian Way and Catacombs, plus lesser-known spots like Capitol Hill and the Jewish Ghetto. Your driver provides commentary throughout and handles logistics, though you'll explore each site independently. An air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water keep you comfortable between stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1349

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Deluxe Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast

A private eight-to-nine-hour exploration of three Amalfi Coast villages, each with distinct character. Start in Positano, wandering pastel-hued lanes and designer shops perched above turquoise water. Move to Amalfi town to see the striking Arab-Norman cathedral and medieval streets. End high in Ravello, where clifftop gardens frame sweeping coastal views. Your guide tailors stops to your interests, uncovering quieter spots beyond the main crowds.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $575

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

Cook and eat a three-course Roman dinner on Debora and Fiamma's balcony atop Gianicolo Hill, with views across Rome. Over three hours, you'll work through bruschetta, pasta alla carbonara, and tiramisu whilst your hosts share stories about living in the city, the customs behind each dish, and how Romans actually eat. Wine flows throughout. The group ranges from intimate to twenty-plus, depending on the night—either feels like dining with locals who've adopted you for the evening.

3 hoursfrom AUD $117

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

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

Explore Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient core, with a local guide who unpacks the island's Greek and Roman layers across two hours. You'll start at the Temple of Apollo, Sicily's oldest Greek structure, then wind through medieval streets while your guide shares stories of daily life across millennia. The tour wraps with regional wine and traditional food, giving you genuine flavour alongside the history.

Erice walking-tour, the ancient village and local products (all incl)

Wander the medieval hilltop village of Erice on Sicily's northwestern coast with a knowledgeable local guide over three and a half hours. Navigate narrow stone passages dating back centuries whilst hearing the layered stories—ancient Greek foundations, Norman strongholds, baroque churches—that shaped this dramatically positioned settlement. Visit working artisan studios where traditional carpet weavers still use wooden looms and potters shape clay by hand, techniques passed down through generations. Round it out with tastings of almond pastries, the village's signature confection.

Mount Pellegrino MTB EXPERIENCE

Explore Monte Pellegrino's nature reserve on electric mountain bikes, tackling the historic routes once traversed by pilgrims heading to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia. This 4–5 hour ride climbs through Palermo's spiritual landmarks—including the sacred cave where a Phoenician goddess was once venerated—before reaching the wartime plateau with its sweeping coastal views. Descend via single-track designed for MTB riders, pause for local street food, then roll back into the city on panoramic tarmac.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $142

Daily Private Boat Tour in the La Maddalena Archipelago

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Daily Private Boat Tour in the La Maddalena Archipelago

Spend seven to eight hours cruising the La Maddalena Archipelago with Charlie, a skipper born on these islands who knows every inlet, wreck, and geological quirk. His knowledge runs deep—he'll steer you between granite outcrops, explain the layered history etched into the landscape, and point out what makes each island distinct. The route flexes to suit your interests, whether you're keen on swimming, photography, or simply drifting between turquoise coves. Charlie's reliability and local roots mean you're in capable hands.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

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