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Private Amalfi Coast Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

A guided drive along Italy's most dramatic coastline, this 6–8 hour private tour showcases the Amalfi Coast's pastel villages and clifftop views without heavy interior sightseeing. Your multilingual local driver navigates the winding roads whilst sharing regional history and anecdotes. Based in Sorrento with connections across Italy, the company prioritises flexibility—routes and pacing adjust to your interests. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with parking handled, leaving you free to step out, photograph, and absorb the landscape.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1583

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

Learn to make four Sicilian courses from scratch at Sea Villa Cefalù, where you'll work through pasta, sauce, vegetable dishes and dessert alongside a chef in a relaxed kitchen setting. Over five hours, you'll knead dough, shape pasta and plate dishes yourself, breaking midway for sparkling wine and appetisers. Afterwards, sit together to eat what you've cooked, paired with regional wines, and take home a PDF guide to repeat the recipes in your own kitchen.

5 hoursfrom AUD $200

Amalfi Boat Tour from to Positano Praiano or Amalfi. 7 hours

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Boat Tour from to Positano Praiano or Amalfi. 7 hours

A seven-hour coastal voyage along Italy's Amalfi stretch, guided by a seasoned local captain navigating past Praiano, the Furore fjord and emerald-hued grottoes. You'll drop anchor in quiet coves for swimming and snorkelling, with the option to lunch at waterfront restaurants. The boat—equipped with showers, snorkelling gear and an open bar of soft drinks, beer and prosecco—suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with prams.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1983

Enjoy the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii - Tour with our Local Driver

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Enjoy the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii - Tour with our Local Driver

Spend a full day exploring two of Italy's most compelling destinations with your private driver navigating between them. Start in Ravello, perched high on the Amalfi Coast with sweeping Mediterranean views and charming village streets to wander. Then head to Pompeii, where you'll have two hours to walk the haunting Roman streets frozen in time by Vesuvius. Your English-speaking driver handles all logistics—parking, tolls, transfers from your hotel or port—leaving you free to soak in the landscape and history.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $533

Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%

Learn to stretch, top and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza alongside a practising pizzaiolo in Sorrento's historic centre. This hands-on two-hour class covers traditional technique from dough preparation through to the wood-fired oven, ending with you eating what you've made. The terraced setting overlooks the Gulf with Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. Small groups mean real instruction and plenty of questions answered.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108

Tour in Gommone di Cala Mariolu e Goloritzé con Skipper

🐠 Water Activities

Tour in Gommone di Cala Mariolu e Goloritzé con Skipper

Explore the dramatic Gulf of Orosei coastline and reach isolated beaches of Cala Mariolu and Goloritzé via rigid inflatable boat with a local skipper. This 8.5-hour adventure along Sardinia's Baunei coast reveals towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and pristine coves accessible only by sea. Your experienced guide navigates the rugged marine landscape, revealing hidden corners of this protected gulf that define the region's raw coastal appeal.

8h 30mfrom AUD $133

Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

🛕 Culture & History

Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

A three-hour private lesson with a professional photographer who navigates Rome's streets alongside you, identifying compelling compositions and teaching camera technique in real time. You'll learn to read light, frame shots, and move beyond automatic settings—turning familiar landmarks and hidden corners into striking photographs. Designed for anyone wanting to shoot beyond their phone, regardless of current skill level.

3 hoursfrom AUD $250

Rome Private 2-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Private 2-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup

A private 2-hour guided tour of Rome tailored to your interests, with hotel collection and return from central locations. Work with your guide to design your own route through the city's landmarks—whether that's the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, or quieter corners you've heard about. Best for couples, small groups, or anyone wanting to skip the tour-bus crowds and move at their own rhythm through the streets.

2 hoursfrom AUD $315

Private PhotoShoot in Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private PhotoShoot in Rome

Work with a seasoned photographer for a polished one-hour portrait session across Rome's most photogenic corners. You'll get guided through natural posing while they capture you with professional-grade gear, delivering 20–60 edited images within two days. Ideal for couples, soloists, or anyone wanting genuinely memorable shots of themselves against the city's backdrop.

1 hourfrom AUD $58

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

Experience the Amalfi Coast's dramatic cliffs and hidden coves from the water on a private six to seven-hour speedboat charter. Your 38-foot vessel visits Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi whilst you enjoy prosecco, snacks, and uninterrupted views of one of southern Italy's most striking coastlines. This is the approach locals favour—approaching these pastel-hued villages and stacked terraces from the sea where their full scale becomes apparent.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2750

Rome Vespa Round with Photo in Eternal city

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Vespa Round with Photo in Eternal city

Ride shotgun on a classic Vespa through Rome's most iconic quarters, stopping to photograph yourself against the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Gianicolo's sweeping vistas. Over 90 minutes, your driver navigates cobbled lanes past Trastevere's terracotta rooftops, the Tiber's curves, and Castel Sant'Angelo, delivering both the sights and snippets of Roman history without the tourist crowds. You're a passenger—just hold on, snap away, and let the city blur past.

1h 30mfrom AUD $98

Private boat tour Capri Full day

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour Capri Full day

Charter a traditional wooden gozzo sorrentino for up to seven guests and explore Capri's hidden coves, sea caves, and dramatic rock formations at your own pace. This full-day private boat tour covers the coastline between Capri and the Amalfi Coast, guided by experienced skippers who know the quietest anchorages and best snorkelling spots. Whether you're after a leisurely family outing, couples' escape, or celebration with friends, the boat's comfortable design and onboard amenities make it an unhurried way to experience the region's Mediterranean beauty.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1625

Traditional Cooking Class in Florence Countryside with Fabio

🍜 Food & Cooking

Traditional Cooking Class in Florence Countryside with Fabio

Learn to cook three courses from scratch in Fabio's countryside kitchen near Florence, then eat what you've made alongside your host and his partner. Over three hours you'll master fresh pasta, a seasonal main and dessert, starting with a tour of the olive groves that surround his hilltop home. Transport from central Florence is included, as are drinks and the meal itself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $405

Boat tour of Capri

🐠 Water Activities

Boat tour of Capri

Spend two hours circling Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a traditional local boat skippered by someone who knows every rock and legend. You'll glide past the jagged Faraglioni stacks, slip into hidden sea caves, and spot the Natural Arch rising from the water. A swimming stop lets you cool off in Mediterranean waters so clear you'll see straight down. The skipper handles history and local stories as you motor slowly past coves most tourists miss.

2 hoursfrom AUD $475

Vespa Tour in Rome Driven by Us with Optional Pick Up

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vespa Tour in Rome Driven by Us with Optional Pick Up

Skip the tour bus and ride a Vespa through Rome's neighbourhood streets with a local driver steering. This 2 hour 50 minute private tour cuts through the animated rioni (districts) that Romans actually inhabit, trading tourist crowds for the kind of corners you'd stumble upon alone. You'll get the thrill of scooter travel plus genuine local routes—the sort of thing that makes you want to book again before you've even dismounted.

2h 50mfrom AUD $315

Positano Amalfi and Ravello Small Group Tour from Sorrento

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Positano Amalfi and Ravello Small Group Tour from Sorrento

Explore three jewels of the Amalfi Coast in a single day with a small group capped at eight travellers. This 8–9 hour tour strings together Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello via the legendary coastal drive, stopping for photographs and giving you unhurried time to wander each town independently. Your driver knows the region's stories and back roads, steering you toward quieter spots whilst you soak in the views and architecture.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $148

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

Skip the rental car confusion and minibuses on the Naples-to-Positano run. A driver meets you at the airport, train station, or hotel and handles the 65–90 minute coastal drive in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the Amalfi Coast unfold from your seat while staying cool, sipping bottled water, and catching up on emails via onboard WiFi. The whole thing is quoted upfront—no hidden charges.

1h 5m – 1h 30mfrom AUD $192

Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port

This private shore excursion whisks you from Messina port straight to Taormina and Castelmola, two of Sicily's most picturesque hilltop towns. Over 5–6 hours, you'll explore winding medieval streets, sample local cannoli and wine, and soak in views of the Ionian coastline—all with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide who'll get you back to your ship on time.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $248

Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

🛕 Culture & History

Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Walk Florence at your own pace with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests—whether that's Renaissance frescoes, artisan workshops, neighbourhood markets, or quiet squares away from the crowds. After booking, you'll fill in a brief questionnaire so we can match you with a host whose passions align with yours. Together you'll shape a 2–6 hour experience that feels like exploring with a friend who actually knows the city, not following a script.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $163

Private Transfer from Rome and nearby to Sorrento or to Positano

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer from Rome and nearby to Sorrento or to Positano

Direct transfer by private Mercedes from Rome's airports or city centre to Sorrento or Positano, taking around four hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates the route whilst sharing regional knowledge and stories. Vehicles are government-licensed, air-conditioned, and regularly serviced. Pickups available from Fiumicino or Ciampino airports, hotels, and Airbnb accommodation within five kilometres of your destination. Sit back and let someone else handle the winding coastal roads.

4 hoursfrom AUD $674

Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

A 2.5-hour guided tasting tour through Venice's culinary heart, capped at six guests. Start at the Rialto fish market where vendors haggle over the daily catch, then hop between three neighbourhood bars sampling cicchetti—Venetian small plates—paired with prosecco. A gondolino glides you through the canals between stops, and you'll finish with gelato or dessert. It's less museum, more locals' lunch.

2h 30mfrom AUD $248

The Blue Fever: Capri island day cruise

🐠 Water Activities

The Blue Fever: Capri island day cruise

Spend a full day aboard a private boat exploring Capri's dramatic coastline, sea caves, and hidden swimming spots. Your English-speaking skipper navigates the island's best-kept corners while you move between snorkelling sessions, waterside dining, and wandering Capri town's piazzas and clifftop gardens. Seven to eight hours of flexible exploration with prosecco and nibbles included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1833

Luxury Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana&Levanzo from Trapani

🐠 Water Activities

Luxury Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana&Levanzo from Trapani

Spend eight hours cruising the Egadi Islands aboard a sleek private vessel, exploring Favignana and Levanzo with a dedicated skipper. This tailored experience pairs uncluttered deck space with prosecco, quality snorkelling gear, and Sicilian nibbles. You'll navigate hidden coves and crystalline waters at your own pace, steering clear of the ferry crowds. Based out of Trapani, the tour operates on two premium dinghies—the Nesis and BWA—each fitted with cabins and sun lounges for groups up to 12.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500

Colosseum Tour for Kids with Caesars Palace & Roman Forums

🛕 Culture & History

Colosseum Tour for Kids with Caesars Palace & Roman Forums

This 2.5-hour private tour brings Ancient Rome to life for families, with a guide trained to keep children engaged through interactive games and storytelling. You'll skip the queues at the Colosseum, then walk through the Roman Forum to see temples, arches and remnants of the empire's grandeur. The guide draws out the drama and intrigue of gladiator history and imperial politics in ways that stick with younger minds, making sense of crumbling stones and sprawling ruins.

2h 30mfrom AUD $441

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7,5m

🐠 Water Activities

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7,5m

Explore Ischia's hidden coves and crystalline waters aboard a private 7.5-metre Gozzo boat. This 7–8 hour excursion departs from your chosen port and offers complete flexibility to chase whatever calls you—secluded swimming spots, snorkelling reefs, or tucked-away villages. The crew know these waters intimately and adjust the itinerary to wind, weather and your mood. Includes all snorkelling kit, towels, and refreshments.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1083

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

Explore three of the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated villages with a private driver over eight hours, departing from Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Positano. Visit the clifftop gardens of Ravello, the ceramic-tiled dome of Amalfi's cathedral, and the pastel-stacked houses of Positano. Your driver navigates the winding coast road, leaving you free to soak in the views and stop for lunch at a local spot overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

8 hoursfrom AUD $648

Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)

🛕 Culture & History

Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)

Explore Matera's ancient Sassi district, a labyrinth of cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs that span thousands of years of continuous habitation. This three-hour private walking tour threads through narrow stone passages and piazzas, revealing how successive generations adapted the landscape into a functioning city. Your guide unpacks the geology, archaeology, and daily life that made this UNESCO site Europe's cultural capital in 2019.

3 hoursfrom AUD $333

Rome with Golf Cart at Night with Pizza & Ice Cream

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rome with Golf Cart at Night with Pizza & Ice Cream

Glide through Rome's nocturnal streets in a golf cart for four hours, stopping to eat your way through the city's best neighbourhoods. Start with cured meats and fresh mozzarella, move on to a proper Roman pasta or pizza dinner, then finish with gelato from an artisan gelateria. You'll see the city lit up and feel like a local rather than a tourist queuing at monuments.

4 hoursfrom AUD $282

The Secrets of Venice - Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

The Secrets of Venice - Private Tour

A two-hour private walking tour that moves beyond Venice's postcard landmarks to reveal the city's quieter quarters, architectural heritage, and local character. Your guide navigates the maze of calli and campi whilst unpacking the stories embedded in the city's construction and urban fabric, sharing insider knowledge that transforms wandering into understanding.

2 hoursfrom AUD $237

Cortona - Easy guided eBike tour around the Etruscan City.

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Cortona - Easy guided eBike tour around the Etruscan City.

Ride an electric bike through Cortona's medieval lanes and Tuscan hills on this 3-hour guided tour. The eBikes handle the gradient—you handle the scenery. You'll cover roughly 12–14 km across cobbled streets and countryside tracks, taking in vistas that inspired the film Under the Tuscan Sun. Small groups (capped at 2–3 bookings) mean genuine pace and personal attention. Water, helmet, and technical support included. Departs with 4+ participants.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $247

Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

✈️ Transfers

Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

Shared minibus transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste, taking roughly two hours. Your driver shares local knowledge about the region as you travel, making the journey engaging rather than tedious. Rates improve with multiple passengers. The vehicle is air-conditioned and all taxes included. Public transport alternatives exist if you prefer.

2 hoursfrom AUD $291

Secret Venice, an unusual walk - Private Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Secret Venice, an unusual walk - Private Walking Tour

This two-hour private walking tour takes you through Venice's quieter quarters, steering clear of the crowded piazzas to reveal neighbourhoods where locals actually live. Your guide shares stories tied to the city's hidden architecture and lesser-known corners, helping you navigate passages and campos that most visitors miss. You'll leave feeling less like a tourist and more like someone who genuinely understands how Venice works.

2 hoursfrom AUD $626

Rome Fiat 500 day&night vintage Experience, with Roman photographer

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Fiat 500 day&night vintage Experience, with Roman photographer

Explore Rome's quieter corners in a vintage Fiat 500 with a local photographer who doubles as your guide. This 2.5-hour tour hits the Aurelian walls, Cestia pyramid, Fontanone and beyond—either in daylight or after dark when the city empties out. You'll emerge with roughly 40 professionally shot images captured on a Nikon D850, plus hotel pickup and drop-off included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $215

Flexible Private Tour of Rome with English Speaking Driver

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Flexible Private Tour of Rome with English Speaking Driver

Spend seven hours navigating Rome's iconic landmarks from a private air-conditioned vehicle, setting your own agenda. Your English-speaking driver provides commentary from behind the wheel, taking you past the Colosseum, Vatican, and beyond at whatever pace suits you. Perfect for first-timers after a solid overview or travellers short on time who want flexibility without rushing between sites on foot.

7 hoursfrom AUD $922

Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor

🍜 Food & Cooking

Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor

A three-hour market-to-kitchen experience with a Venetian sailor who learned to cook from family recipes passed down through generations. Start at the Rialto Market selecting fresh seafood and regional Veneto ingredients, then head to his home kitchen to prepare and cook traditional dishes. His father produces wine on-site, adding another layer to the meal. The host tailors the menu around dietary preferences and allergies, drawing from a repertoire of old recipes rarely found in restaurants anymore.

3 hoursfrom AUD $167

Rome: Street Food, Local Market and Hidden Gems Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rome: Street Food, Local Market and Hidden Gems Tour

Taste your way through Testaccio, Rome's working-class neighbourhood where locals actually eat. This 3.5-hour walking tour starts with a Maritozzo pastry in Trastevere, then crosses the Tevere to explore the bustling indoor market. A local guide steers you toward the best stalls for supplì, aged cheese, and traditional Roman fare, finishing with pasta lunch at a century-old trattoria built into an ancient mound, three wines, and seasonal dessert throughout.

3h 30mfrom AUD $182

2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

🍜 Food & Cooking

2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

A private five-and-a-half-hour tour through Prosecco Superiore DOCG territory, starting from Conegliano. You'll visit three distinct wineries, each offering different perspectives on how this sparkling wine is made and enjoyed. The route includes cellar tours, vineyard walks, and tastings paired with local food—cheese, cured meats, and bread—finishing back in town by mid-afternoon.

5h 30mfrom AUD $667

From Sorrento: Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Tour by car

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

From Sorrento: Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Tour by car

A six to seven-hour private car tour departing Sorrento that lets you set the rhythm along the Amalfi Coast. Your local driver navigates the dramatic coastal roads while you stop where and when you choose—whether that's lingering in Positano's boutique quarter, examining Amalfi's cathedral, or catching sunset from Ravello's clifftop terraces. You'll discover viewpoints inaccessible to coach tours and receive recommendations for family-run restaurants beyond the tourist circuit.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $787

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo, a family-owned vineyard in Irpinia's wine country, learning winemaking from the proprietor before rolling out pizza dough in a wood-fired oven. A leisurely countryside lunch follows, with six wines—including the structured Taurasi DOCG—matched thoughtfully to each course. You'll walk the vines and cellars, cook alongside locals, and taste what serious Southern Italian viticulture produces. Suits couples, groups, and anyone after genuine hospitality without the tourist circuit.

8 hoursfrom AUD $167

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Explore Venice's two most iconic monuments on a private 3.5-hour evening tour. Start at the Doge's Palace, where your guide shares tales of imprisoned nobles within its ornate chambers and dungeons, then enter St Mark's Basilica after closing for exclusive access. Inside the hushed basilica, witness illuminated Byzantine mosaics adorning the golden ceilings, visit the Pala d'Oro altar, and descend to the crypt holding St Mark's remains. A rare chance to experience these landmarks without crowds.

3h 30mfrom AUD $625

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