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Full-Day Private Capri Boat Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Full-Day Private Capri Boat Tour

Hire a private yacht for seven hours and explore Capri's coastline at your own pace, departing from Sorrento, Positano, or Capri itself. Steer clear of day-tripper crowds whilst your skipper navigates you past the Faraglioni rocks, sea caves, and secluded coves perfect for swimming. Sip prosecco on deck, snorkel in transparent waters, and optionally dock for lunch at a waterfront restaurant. The boat comes fully stocked with refreshments and snorkelling kit—you just bring yourself.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1543

Fiat 500 Roma Professional Photography Service

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Fiat 500 Roma Professional Photography Service

Cruise Rome's most photogenic quarters in a classic Fiat 500 while a local photographer documents you in proper light. This two-hour guided drive departs from the Colosseum, sweeping past the Orange Gardens, Acqua Paola fountain, and Gianicolo overlook before returning to your starting point. You'll leave with 100+ professionally edited images, coffee or tea included, shot in an authentically restored vintage Cinquecento painted yellow, red, or black—no generic rental aesthetics here.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92

Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour

🛕 Culture & History

Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour

Silvia guides you through Ravenna's three most significant UNESCO-protected sites, revealing how this city served as capital three times across two centuries of Roman and Byzantine rule. In just two hours, you'll navigate the hushed interiors of these basilicas to study the glittering mosaics that have survived over 1,500 years largely intact. Each site tells a distinct chapter of late antiquity, from imperial decline through Eastern Orthodox dominance, with Silvia unpacking the historical layers that shaped medieval Europe.

2 hoursfrom AUD $467

Private Boat Tour Portofino, Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour Portofino, Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio

Spend seven hours navigating the Ligurian coast aboard a private boat, threading between Portofino's pastel harbour and the sheltered coves of Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio. Your skipper shares local history whilst you swim in crystalline waters, sample regional wines and snacks, and explore hidden anchorages inaccessible by land. Fuel and snorkelling kit included; bring your own lunch or arrange it beforehand.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4000

Sorrento : Cooking class & Wine Pairing with Sommelier by the Sea

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sorrento : Cooking class & Wine Pairing with Sommelier by the Sea

Learn to roll and fill fresh pasta in a family-owned 1800s villa nestled among Sorrento's lemon and olive groves. A chef guides you through making tagliatelle and ravioli by hand, then you sit down to eat what you've cooked alongside local cheeses and cured meats. A sommelier pairs regional wines with each course, and you'll taste estate olive oil too. Three hours total, ending with homemade tiramisu and a recipe booklet to take home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $217

The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

🍜 Food & Cooking

The Street Food Tour with a Local Guide in Ortigia! - Syracuse.

Spend three hours eating your way through Ortigia's backstreets with a local guide who knows every corner and shopkeeper by name. You'll start with Sicilian iced coffee, move through the fishermen's quarter and market stalls sampling arancini, capuliato, and pastries, then meet cheesemakers for fresh ricotta and mozzarella. Finish with granita at a traditional gelateria. This isn't a highlight reel—it's how locals actually eat in Syracuse.

3 hoursfrom AUD $115

Florence: Mozzarella Cheese Making with Wine and food Tastings

🍜 Food & Cooking

Florence: Mozzarella Cheese Making with Wine and food Tastings

Spend two hours in Florence learning to hand-stretch mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella from a trained cheesemaker, then taste your creations paired with Tuscan wines and seasonal dishes. You'll work in a small group of no more than 12, starting with a Prosecco welcome and finishing with the satisfaction of having made something genuinely delicious that you then get to eat.

2 hoursfrom AUD $150

Master the Art of Florentine Steak: A Unique Cooking Experience!

🍜 Food & Cooking

Master the Art of Florentine Steak: A Unique Cooking Experience!

Spend four hours in central Florence learning to cook bistecca alla fiorentina from a Tuscan chef. You'll source ingredients at Sant'Ambrogio Market (morning sessions only), then fire up a professional grill to sear a massive slab of beef to perfection. The experience wraps with wine, vinsanto, and homemade biscuits. Small group, all ingredients and equipment provided.

4 hoursfrom AUD $232

Rome Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental - 48 Hours Rental

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Rome Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental - 48 Hours Rental

Hire a Vespa Primavera 125cc for 48 hours and navigate Rome on the city's most iconic two-wheeler. You'll gain access to restricted traffic zones (ZTL), letting you reach major landmarks without the gridlock that strangles cars. The rental comes fully equipped with helmets, anti-theft security, luggage case, and overnight parking near the Colosseum. Ideal for experienced scooter riders who want to move through the Eternal City with genuine Roman flair.

2 daysfrom AUD $217

Private Tour - St. Angel's Castle

🛕 Culture & History

Private Tour - St. Angel's Castle

Explore Hadrian's 2nd-century fortress, which transformed from imperial mausoleum into Vatican stronghold over nearly two millennia. Your private guide takes you through opulent Renaissance rooms, military quarters, dungeons, and galleries housing works by Renaissance masters alongside classical sculpture and weaponry. The rooftop terrace delivers sweeping vistas across Rome's historic centre. Two hours fifteen minutes of layered history, from marble halls to prison cells.

2h 15mfrom AUD $192

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

🛕 Culture & History

Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

A two-hour guided exploration of Venice's iconic Piazza di San Marco, including the Basilica's Byzantine mosaics and the Doge's Palace—seat of the Venetian Republic. Your guide shares deep knowledge of the square's layered history and the political machinations that shaped the Serenissima. Groups stay small (maximum six), and a drink caps off the tour. Skip-the-line basilica access available separately.

2 hoursfrom AUD $197

Amalfi Coast Half Day Private Boat Tour from Positano

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Coast Half Day Private Boat Tour from Positano

A four-hour private boat journey along the Amalfi Coast departing from Positano, captained by a local who navigates you past hidden coves, dramatic cliffs, and storied landmarks. You'll cruise the crystalline waters at your own pace, stopping to swim and snorkel in secluded spots inaccessible from land. The boat carries refreshments, snorkelling kit, and all the practical comforts—perfect for soaking in the coast's raw beauty without the crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1258

Capri and Amalfi Coast tour departing from Positano

🐠 Water Activities

Capri and Amalfi Coast tour departing from Positano

Set sail from Positano on a private boat for a 7–8 hour coastal exploration around Capri and its surrounding waters. Your bilingual skipper navigates past mythical Li Galli islands and reveals the island's sculptural rock formations—the White Grotto, Green Grotto and striking Faraglioni stacks. The itinerary is yours to shape: linger on Capri, anchor in secluded coves for swimming, or slip into seaside restaurants. Prosecco and limoncello feature throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1133

Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Rome

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Rome

Spend three hours in a Rome kitchen learning to shape and bake pizza dough from scratch, then master the technique of churning gelato by hand. You'll work alongside a chef who breaks down the fundamentals of both crafts, starting with dough fermentation and wood-fired technique, moving through tempering gelato base and freezing methods. Drinks and a full meal are included. You'll leave with skills you can actually replicate at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $157

Amalfi Coast day tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast day tour

Gennaro and his team guide you through the Amalfi Coast's most striking villages and coastline views over eight hours in a private vehicle, capped at four passengers. You'll stop at viewpoints tailored to photography and local insight, moving beyond the standard tourist circuit to meet the people and rhythms that define the region. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $999

Guided tour of the historic center Palermo

🛕 Culture & History

Guided tour of the historic center Palermo

Spend three and a half hours walking through Palermo's historic core with a guide trained in cultural heritage restoration. You'll navigate ancient markets brimming with vendors, wander the refined streets of the old quarter, and enter two standout monuments: the Cathedral and Martorana church, where Byzantine mosaics cover the walls in brilliant colour. The tour concludes at Capo Market, where fishmongers have worked for centuries.

3h 30mfrom AUD $58

Amalfi Drive: Sorrento to Amalfi Excursion

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Drive: Sorrento to Amalfi Excursion

A private drive along the Amalfi Coast between Sorrento and Amalfi, with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well. You'll travel in an air-conditioned minivan for 7–8 hours, stopping at landmarks and viewpoints you choose. The route winds through dramatic cliffside villages and coastal scenery, with the flexibility to linger where you wish or skip what doesn't appeal. Hotel or port pickup included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1032

Half-Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Half-Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Cruise the Amalfi Coast's most photogenic stretches aboard a private boat, anchoring at Positano and Amalfi within four hours. Sip aperitifs and prosecco as you drift past dramatic cliffsides and hidden coves, with snorkelling gear onboard should the water call you in. The boat handles groups, couples and families equally well—bring towels are provided, refreshments flow, and the pace is entirely yours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1283

Private E-bike tour of Appian way&aqueduct(Catacombs,food option)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private E-bike tour of Appian way&aqueduct(Catacombs,food option)

Explore Rome's ancient southern reaches on an e-bike, gliding from the Aurelian Walls through the Park of the Aqueducts in five hours. Your local guide leads you past the Catacombs of San Callisto and Villa of Maxentius—sites most visitors miss entirely. The electric assist means you'll cover significant ground without exhaustion, stopping midway for lunch at a neighbourhood trattoria where the kitchen still follows recipes passed down through generations. No prior e-bike experience required, though basic riding competence helps.

5 hoursfrom AUD $248

Boat tour in Palermo east - Excursion with aperitif

🐠 Water Activities

Boat tour in Palermo east - Excursion with aperitif

Set sail from Porticello fishing village on a five-hour coastal adventure along eastern Palermo's rocky shoreline. Snorkel at Formica Rock and the Three Pools, explore sea caves near Capo Zafferano, photograph the Blue Arch, and hunt for dolphins in the Bay of the French. The boat includes shaded areas, freshwater facilities, and onboard refreshments—prosecco, local tastings, and fresh fruit round out the experience on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

5 hoursfrom AUD $132

Cagliari Boat tour : Snorkeling&wine to Sella del diavolo

🐠 Water Activities

Cagliari Boat tour : Snorkeling&wine to Sella del diavolo

A three-hour coastal voyage along the Gulf of Cagliari aboard a traditional wooden boat, stopping at secluded coves reachable only by water. You'll snorkel in clear shallows, paddle on a SUP, and sample Sardinian charcuterie with local wine whilst anchored in quiet bays. The skipper brings two decades of seamanship to keep things smooth and safe.

3 hoursfrom AUD $75

Cefalù : Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif, Snorkeling and Caves

🐠 Water Activities

Cefalù : Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif, Snorkeling and Caves

Escape the Cefalù crowds aboard a 12-metre yacht for three hours of coastal exploration. You'll cruise past sea caves and secluded bays along Sicily's dramatic shoreline, dropping anchor for snorkelling in transparent waters. A Sicilian aperitif with prosecco, wine and local fruit keeps you refreshed throughout. The skipper knows where the tourists don't go—think turquoise coves and limestone grottos accessible only by water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $108

A Classy Capri Tour: a day on a luxury private yacht

🐠 Water Activities

A Classy Capri Tour: a day on a luxury private yacht

Spend a full day aboard your own private yacht exploring Capri's dramatic coastline and secluded coves. Your professional crew handles navigation while you discover sea caves, swim in crystalline waters, and lounge on deck with views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Anchor near charming waterfront villages, dive into snorkelling spots, or simply stretch out with a cold drink as the island unfolds around you. Seven to eight hours of unscheduled flexibility means you set the pace.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4667

Private Boat Tour in Portofino on board GreenBoat

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour in Portofino on board GreenBoat

Sail from Rapallo along the Ligurian coast aboard GreenBoat on this three-hour private voyage. You'll cruise past the painted villas and belle époque hotels of Santa Margherita Ligure before arriving in Portofino by sea—the only proper way to see it. Crew share the stories behind the historic buildings dotting this stretch, then you have time ashore to browse the village, visit the waterfront church, or linger over a drink in the Piazzetta.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1981

Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting and lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting and lunch

Walk through Chianti vineyards to a 12th-century chapel adorned with Renaissance frescoes, then descend into the cellars to learn how wines are made and aged. Finish with a tasting on the terrace overlooking the Crete Senesi badlands, paired with traditional Tuscan dishes eaten beneath a centuries-old mulberry tree. This 2.5-hour tour combines landscape, art and wine production in one sweep across the Tuscan hills.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125

Tandem Paragliding Flight on Capaccio Paestum in Salerno

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Tandem Paragliding Flight on Capaccio Paestum in Salerno

Strap in for a tandem paragliding flight over Capaccio-Paestum in Campania, where experienced instructors guide you through 20–30 minutes of unobstructed aerial views. You'll launch with full safety gear, a helmet, and an emergency parachute, plus a GoPro captures the moment. Insurance is included. Weather dictates timing, so expect a call the evening before to confirm your slot.

30 minfrom AUD $292

Rome: Catacombs for Kids Private Family Tour with Capuchins Crypt

🛕 Culture & History

Rome: Catacombs for Kids Private Family Tour with Capuchins Crypt

A 2.5-hour private family tour of Rome's catacombs transforms underground burial chambers into an interactive adventure. Your guide meets you at your hotel and leads your group through two separate Christian burial sites, weaving in a treasure hunt that keeps children engaged whilst uncovering genuine archaeological details. You'll solve clues both above and below ground, learning how early Romans honoured their dead across centuries. The guide adapts explanations to suit all ages, making ancient history tangible rather than textbook-dry.

2h 30mfrom AUD $517

Private boat tour Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour Amalfi Coast

Spend seven hours exploring the Amalfi Coast aboard a private 28 or 38-foot motor yacht crewed by a captain and hostess. Depart from your chosen coastal town and cruise past dramatic cliffs, hidden sea caves and picturesque villages. Swim in crystalline waters, snorkel to spot marine life, and pull in at a waterfront restaurant accessible only by boat for lunch. The boat stocks prosecco, soft drinks, snacks and snorkelling gear throughout the day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2083

Uffizi Gallery : Guided Tour Without Lines

🛕 Culture & History

Uffizi Gallery : Guided Tour Without Lines

Skip the queues and explore Florence's greatest paintings with a local expert guide over two hours. You'll see Renaissance masterworks—Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo—alongside works by Velázquez, Rubens and other European painters. The guide steers you through the essential galleries, then you're free to linger where the art grabs you most.

2 hoursfrom AUD $113

Rome city tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome city tour

A 3–4 hour private vehicle tour through Rome's central landmarks, guided by a local driver with deep family roots in the city. You'll navigate the main sights without the crowds of public tours, moving at a relaxed pace suited to your group's interests. The route covers iconic piazzas, historic streets, and vantage points that reveal how modern Rome sits atop centuries of layered history. Infants and young children are welcome, with prams and specialised seats available.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $667

MandolinVenice Concert in Venice

🛕 Culture & History

MandolinVenice Concert in Venice

Hear the mandolin performed by Venice's only dedicated ensemble in the acoustically rich setting of the Anglican Church of St George. This 90-minute concert draws from baroque and classical Italian scores, with musicians who specialise in the instrument's centuries-old tradition. Afterwards, chat directly with the quartet about what you've heard. No amplification, no theatrics—just four skilled players and the resonance of a historic Venetian church.

1h 30mfrom AUD $58

Amalfi Coast private tour from Naples Hotels or Sea Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast private tour from Naples Hotels or Sea Port

A private eight-and-a-half-hour drive along the Amalfi Coast, departing from Naples at 7:30 AM in a chauffeured Mercedes. You'll move through three distinct stops—Ravello's hilltop gardens and cathedral, Amalfi's seafront piazza and historic church, and Positano's vertical village with lunch included. Your English-speaking driver handles all navigation whilst you absorb the dramatic clifftop scenery, pastel-painted villages, and Mediterranean views. Return to your hotel or port by 4:30 PM.

8h 30mfrom AUD $588

VIP Brunello Montalcino, Montepulciano & Val d'Orcia with Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

VIP Brunello Montalcino, Montepulciano & Val d'Orcia with Lunch

Spend a full day exploring Tuscany's finest wine territories—Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Val d'Orcia—with visits to hand-picked boutique cellars and a long lunch paired with world-class Brunello. You'll wind through UNESCO-listed landscapes dotted with medieval hamlets, taste exceptional wines directly from producers, and sample local cheeses, cured meats, and oils. A small group of maximum 6 keeps the experience intimate, with a dedicated guide handling every detail across nine to ten hours.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $358

Rome Hotel to Airport Private Transfer

✈️ Transfers

Rome Hotel to Airport Private Transfer

Private Mercedes transfer whisks you from your Rome hotel to the airport in about 45 minutes. Vehicles are sized to your group—from compact cars for two travellers to eight-seater vans—each climate-controlled and fitted with luggage space matching passenger count. Book by providing your hotel details, pickup time, and flight information.

45 minfrom AUD $317

Guided Trekking to Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Guided Trekking to Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily

A three-hour guided trek through Sicily's Cavagrande del Cassibile, a sprawling canyon carved by the Cassibile river over millennia. The 10km gorge cuts through soft limestone to depths of 300 metres, revealing layered geology and remnants of ancient settlement. You'll descend into this dramatic cleft of the Ibleo plateau, where erosion has sculpted circular pools and stone basins along the riverbed—a landscape shaped equally by water and time.

3 hoursfrom AUD $92

Guided tour of Pompeii with a writer

🛕 Culture & History

Guided tour of Pompeii with a writer

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a writer who treats the ruins as a story of real people, not just stone. Over two to three hours, you'll learn how residents actually lived—what women faced, how families moved through their homes, what they ate and traded. The guide unpacks daily life beneath the ash, making ancient routines feel tangible and human. Licensed guide included; you bring your own entrance ticket.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $250

Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery

A seven-to-eight-hour private loop from Lecce through Salento's finest: the fortified harbour town of Gallipoli, Renaissance frescoes in Galatina, and stretches of Ionian coastline in between. You'll cross vineyard country and stop for a swim at a secluded beach before exploring Gallipoli's tight medieval lanes and waterfront. The route adapts around your interests—add a winery visit if cellars are open, or linger longer in a village that captures you.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $215

Truffle Hunting in Chianti, pasta class and lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Truffle Hunting in Chianti, pasta class and lunch

Hunt for truffles with trained dogs across Chianti's rolling hills, then head to a working farm kitchen to roll pasta by hand. You'll cook with your morning's finds, sit down to a truffle-based lunch paired with local wines and pressing oils, and leave having tasted the full arc from forest floor to table. Four hours total, deeply rural Tuscany.

4 hoursfrom AUD $267

Como Lake Private Self Driving Boat Tour From Como

🐠 Water Activities

Como Lake Private Self Driving Boat Tour From Como

Pilot your own modest speedboat across Lake Como's glittering waters without needing a licence or captain. This self-drive rental spans 1–5 hours, letting you chart your own route past clifftop villas, mountain backdrops and hidden coves. The Marino Artemide 500 accommodates up to six passengers and comes rigged with safety kit. Fuel costs €25 per hour, payable on site. Depart from Como and steer at leisure.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $183

The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour

Trace Florence's transformation through the eyes of the Medici dynasty on this three-hour private walking tour. Your local guide unpicks the family's influence across the city's most significant squares and palaces—Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Strozzi, Palazzo Pitti—revealing how their patronage and politics shaped the Renaissance and continue to define the city today. Move beyond textbook dates to understand the real connections between historical events and modern Florence.

3 hoursfrom AUD $268

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