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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Pompeii Tour with experienced guide

Walk through Pompeii's remarkably preserved Roman settlement with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. Buried beneath volcanic ash in 79 AD, this sprawling archaeological site reveals intact streets, domestic interiors adorned with frescoes and marble, public spaces, shops and workshops, plus haunting plaster casts documenting the eruption's final moments. You'll navigate the actual pathways locals once travelled, seeing how an entire city froze in time—one of the world's most significant windows into daily Roman life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $185

Rome in Golf Cart 4 hours Private Tour with Pickup from hotel

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome in Golf Cart 4 hours Private Tour with Pickup from hotel

This 4-hour private golf cart tour navigates Rome's tight medieval streets, reaching corners larger vehicles can't access. Starting from your hotel in the historic centre, you'll weave past the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and finish at the Colosseum. The bumpy cobblestone ride comes with frequent photo stops and close-up views of ancient doorways and hidden courtyards. A driver-guide handles navigation while you soak in the layered geography of the Eternal City.

Private Wine and Food Tasting Immersed in Nature in Milo

Sample wines from Etna's volcanic slopes alongside family recipes and local specialities in a private outdoor setting near Milo. This two-hour tasting lets you explore the region's DOC varieties whilst eating amongst the vines. The host adapts offerings to your dietary needs and flavour preferences, making it as much about conversation as consumption.

Truffle Hunting & Lunch halfway from Parma to Cinque Terre

Hunt for truffles across the Parma hills near Valmozzola with Flavia and her trained dogs, then sit down to a leisurely lunch featuring your fresh finds and homemade truffle dishes prepared by Mamma Laura. This 3-hour experience splits between woodland searching and table time, positioning you midway between Parma's food traditions and Cinque Terre's coast. You'll dig with your own hands, learn how the dogs work, and eat what the morning yields—seasonal black or autumn truffles depending on when you visit.

Small Group Canyoning in the Pollino National Park

Tackle a compact stretch of the Iannello stream within Pollino National Park near Laino Borgo. This three-hour canyoning run packs multiple natural slides, jumps and cascades into a short distance, delivering genuine water-based challenges without requiring mountaineering chops. You'll move through narrow gorges and leap into pools, experiencing geology and adrenaline in equal measure. Private transport and full safety kit included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $158

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Fiat Vintage Tour in Rome

Cruise Rome's tight alleyways in a proper vintage Fiat 500, piloted by someone who actually knows the city. Three hours navigating narrow lanes and cobbled piazzas that modern tour buses can't reach, stopping at landmarks both famous and tucked away. Your local driver steers you through layers of Roman history whilst the car itself—snug, characterful, unmistakably Italian—becomes part of the experience. Cold drinks included.

Portovenere Cinque Terre Amazing Private Boat Tour from La Spezia

Charter a private boat for five hours along Italy's Ligurian coast, exploring the five villages of Cinque Terre and the clifftop town of Portovenere. Your dedicated skipper navigates UNESCO-listed waters where you'll swim in the Sanctuary of the Cetaceans—dolphins occasionally surface here—whilst learning the maritime history of each settlement. The boat accommodates up to six passengers, and focaccia with prosecco punctuates the journey.

5 hoursfrom AUD $2250

Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites

★ 5.0 (40)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites

Spend seven and a half hours tracing the daily lives of Romans through their surviving monuments and treasures. This private tour weaves together the Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum itself, but also ventures into lesser-known sites—underground temples, frescoed rooms, and the cell where Saint Peter was imprisoned. You'll see how Romans lived, worshipped, and built their empire, guided by an accredited archaeologist through restored galleries and newly opened collections across central Rome.

Classic Roman Pasta Making Carbonara & More

Roll up your sleeves for a three-hour Roman pasta workshop where you'll hand-craft tonnarelli and master the carbonara sauce under a chef's watch. No fancy gadgets needed—just basic kitchen tools and your willingness to get flour under your fingernails. You'll walk away knowing how Romans actually do it, plus you'll eat what you've made.

Private tour of Pompeii with archaeologist - 3 hours.

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets and homes with an archaeologist who unpicks the site's layered history. This private three-hour tour moves at your pace through markets, temples and domestic quarters buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD—then forgotten until systematic excavations began in the 1740s. Your guide reveals how ordinary Romans actually lived, reading the archaeological evidence aloud as you stand in their houses and gather spaces.

2h 50m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $500

Private and exclusive glass factory workshop in Venice Murano

★ 5.0 (40)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private and exclusive glass factory workshop in Venice Murano

Work alongside a Murano glass master with four decades of experience in a private studio workshop. You'll be hands-on at the furnace creating your own piece of glass, guided one-to-one by the artisan and workshop owner. This is no passive demonstration—you'll feel the heat, shape molten glass, and take home what you make. The 2.5-hour session includes Prosecco, water, and coffee.

Exclusive Favignana Levanzo tour with tasting

Spend eight to ten hours aboard a spacious vessel exploring Favignana and Levanzo, two of Sicily's Egadi islands. Swim in transparent waters, visit sea caves and secluded beaches accessible only by boat, and watch the sun dip into the Mediterranean. Snorkelling gear included, with soft drinks and water on hand throughout the day.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1417

★ 5.0 (40)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Discover scuba diving

A 2.5-hour guided introduction to scuba diving in Italy, designed for those ready to progress beyond basic snorkelling. You'll explore underwater with full SCUBA gear under professional instruction, building confidence and foundational skills. This session counts as credit towards the Open Water Diver certification if you complete the full course within 12 months.

Half day private paragliding experience - ADVENTURE FLIGHT

Strap in for a half-day paragliding flight across Italian mountains where thermals and altitude gains drive extended 30–40 minute sorties. You'll learn weather patterns pre-flight, then either ride as passenger or take the controls yourself. The pilot can dial in acrobatic moves up to 4G intensity—you set the pace. All gear, photography, and insurance included.

Sicilian cooking course and more

Learn to cook classic Sicilian dishes in a home kitchen over five hours, sourcing ingredients from local markets or pre-selected by your host. You'll work through seasonal recipes, understanding how each ingredient transforms across different plates. The afternoon culminates in sitting down to eat what you've prepared—dishes built on regional traditions and quality produce. This hands-on session doubles as a cultural primer: you'll taste Sicily through cooking it.

Blend Your Own Wine: A Unique Wine Making Worshop in Florence

Stop tasting and start making. This two-hour Florence workshop puts you in charge of six single-varietal wines, teaching you to blend a personal signature bottle guided by a sommelier. You'll sample each wine's character, mix your own creation balancing body and aroma, then bottle it with a custom label to take home. Tuscan charcuterie and cheese pair each tasting, and you'll finish with a winemaker's certificate.

Mamma Mia Boat Experience!

Cruise the Amalfi Coast and Capri aboard a traditional wooden boat, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline coves. This 4–8 hour voyage departs from Sorrento with a skipper who knows every hidden inlet and sea cave along the coast. Snorkelling gear and drinks are supplied; you can grab lunch at a waterfront restaurant or eat aboard at your leisure.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4000

★ 5.0 (40)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Running Tour through Rome

Lace up and explore Rome's layers with guides who know every corner from childhood. This 90-minute run loops through the city's most storied quarters and overlooked local haunts, mixing historical architecture with the neighbourhoods Romans actually inhabit. You'll move at a conversational pace, catching landmarks and breaking for water while your hosts share insider perspectives on what makes this sprawling ancient city tick.

1h 30mfrom AUD $115

Private day tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

This private 7–8 hour tour threads you along the Amalfi Coast's legendary corniche, hitting Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Your driver navigates the hairpin bends whilst you soak in views from the air-conditioned vehicle, stopping for photos and local context at each village. Wander the narrow streets of Positano's pastel quarters, explore Amalfi's cathedral piazza, and catch Ravello's clifftop vistas—all at your own pace, without a rigid itinerary.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $667

Milan Private Tour - Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Milan Private Tour - Duomo, Sforza Castle & Gelato Tasting

A three-hour private walking tour of Milan's architectural landmarks, led by a local guide. Start at the Duomo with skip-the-line rooftop access for 360-degree city views, then explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II's glass-vaulted arcade and designer boutiques, pass by La Scala opera house, and finish at Sforza Castle. A gelato tasting at a top-rated gelateria rounds out the experience, giving genuine insight into why Milanese consider their city Italy's true powerhouse.

3 hoursfrom AUD $408

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour Palermo city

A private driving tour through Palermo's historic heart, covering major landmarks across 1–2 hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates you past the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Politeama Garibaldi Theatre, the Four Corners district, the Church of Santa Rosalia, and out to the coastal resort of Mondello. You'll see these sites from the street and pass through neighbourhoods that shaped the city's layered past, though monument interiors require separate tickets. The vehicle is air-conditioned and supplied with water; parking and fuel are covered.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $317

★ 5.0 (39)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Capri private boat tour from Sorrento

A 7-hour private boat excursion departing Sorrento that circles Capri's dramatic coastline, taking in sea stacks, grottos and rocky inlets from the water. You'll anchor for a three-hour beach stop on the island itself, swimming in transparent Mediterranean waters, then return by late afternoon. The boat carries refreshments—prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks—and collects you from your Sorrento accommodation or a central meeting point.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1833

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

Cruise Rome's centro storico in a classic open-top Mini Cooper, hitting the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, and Pantheon over three hours. You'll start with drinks and nibbles at a local Roman haunt, grab gelato and cappuccino at a neighbourhood café, and catch panoramic views from Gianicolo and Aventine Hill. Small groups capped at seven means you're not jostling with crowds—just fellow travellers and tight Roman streets.

Milk the Cow & Make Mozzarella and Gnocchi with Our Family

Roll up your sleeves at La Vigna degli Dei, a working farm perched above the Amalfi Coast, where you'll milk a cow, transform that fresh milk into Fior di Latte mozzarella, shape gnocchi by hand, and craft tiramisù from scratch. Over two and a half hours, you'll move between barn and kitchen, learning how Rosanna and Pasquale make their living from the land—then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with their own organic wine. No farming experience required; just show up ready to get your hands dirty.

2h 30mfrom AUD $115

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

A privately driven excursion from Messina cruise terminal to the clifftop village of Taormina and the medieval hilltop town of Castelmola, tasting Sicilian cannoli and local wine along the way. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding Sicilian roads while you skip the crowds—perfect for those wanting substance without the tour-bus shuffle. Five to six hours total, with guaranteed return to your ship on schedule.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $282

Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

A 10-hour private tour through Emilia-Romagna's food heartland, visiting three cornerstone producers: a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where you'll taste cheeses aged 12–36 months, a family balsamic vinegar house with vintages stretching back 25 years, and a Parma ham plant. A local guide walks you through each production stage, then sits down with you for lunch at an organic winery paired with five regional wines. Includes fresh pasta, cured meats, homemade bread and dessert.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380

Skip the Line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Exclusive Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Skip the Line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Exclusive Tour

This 2.5-hour guided tour cuts straight into Venice's two defining monuments without queueing. St Mark's Basilica reveals its vast Byzantine interior—8,000 square metres of gold mosaic work and artefacts accumulated from centuries of trade. The Doge's Palace follows, the administrative nerve centre where Venice's merchant rulers conducted affairs of state. You'll traverse gilded staircases, stand in chambers lined with Renaissance paintings by the masters, and cross the Bridge of Sighs. The guide unpacks the political machinations and architectural ambition that built a maritime empire.

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a nimble speedboat, choosing between quick reconnaissance or leisurely half-day exploration. Your English-speaking captain navigates past the famous villas and villages—Bellagio, Laglio, Lenno, Comacina Island and more—pausing for photographs and sharing local history. The sleek Ranieri Voyager 23S holds seven passengers maximum, offering bow and stern lounging decks plus a private changing cabin. Tours run 1 to 6 hours from Como's waterfront.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $465

Authentic Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Experience with Italian Wine

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Authentic Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Experience with Italian Wine

Learn to shape Roman pasta and build tiramisu from scratch in a three-hour session with a local chef in an intimate kitchen setting. You'll work with seasonal, local ingredients whilst sipping Italian wine amongst a small group—more of a convivial afternoon than a formal lesson. The chef walks you through generations of technique in an unhurried pace, finishing with dishes you've made yourself.

Castiglion Fiorentino - eBike tour in the tuscan countryside

Pedal through Tuscany's rolling countryside on e-bikes, discovering the medieval Castle of Montecchio and quiet rural landscapes around Castiglion Fiorentino. This 3.5-hour shared tour limits groups to 2–3 bookings, keeping rides intimate and manageable. You'll glide through unspoiled valleys, spot wildlife, and absorb the genuine rhythm of the Tuscan hills without fighting tourist crowds. E-bikes handle the terrain, so you focus on the scenery and the 1,000-year-old stone fortress that anchors this corner of Italy.

Cooking Class - Dinner time

Pick vegetables straight from the garden at a family-run villa perched in the Sorrentine hills near Naples, then cook dinner together in their kitchen. Over four hours, you'll learn to prepare traditional regional dishes alongside your hosts—a multigenerational family who've farmed this land for years. The experience weaves in their vineyard, cellar, and working farm before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with their own wine.

Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour

Explore Pisa beyond the famous tower on a three-hour guided cycle tour led by Martina, a longtime resident who knows the city's backstreets, artisan workshops, and local eating spots. You'll pedal through the medieval centre at your own pace, picking up stories about Pisan history and university life whilst spotting landmarks most day-trippers miss. Bike rental arranged through a recommended shop.

Boat rental from Marina Grande di Sorrento

Rent a skipper-free boat from Marina Grande and steer your own path along the Amalfi Coast. This 6–8 hour self-drive experience lets you navigate the limestone cliffs, secluded beaches, and fishing villages of southern Italy's most dramatic coastline at your own rhythm. You'll receive a full briefing on vessel operation before casting off into the crystalline Mediterranean.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (39)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full day catamaran tour in Alghero

Seven-hour catamaran voyage exploring Alghero's coastline and the protected waters around Capo Caccia and Isola Piana. You'll anchor at three distinct swimming spots, diving into crystalline seabed with provided snorkelling gear, paddling stand-up boards into secluded coves, or simply relaxing on deck. Small groups (maximum 12 people) keep the experience unhurried. Lunch prepared aboard features local, seasonal produce sourced from nearby suppliers.

Quad Buggy Excursion Tour

Tear through Calabria's remote backcountry in a side-by-side buggy, navigating forest trails and ridge routes that reveal both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas from a single summit. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you down tracks inaccessible by conventional transport, stopping at panoramic points where the landscape shifts between dense woodland and coastal vistas. An experienced local guide leads the way, and if you hold a valid driving licence, you can swap behind the wheel mid-route to experience different sections of the terrain.

Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with kids in tow, guided by someone who knows how to make 2,000-year-old rubble speak to young minds. This 2-hour tour from Naples or Sorrento skips the ticket queues and pairs archaeology with interactive games so children actually engage rather than complain. Small groups—capped at 10—mean your guide can pitch stories to each kid's level, whether they're five or fifteen. You'll see how Romans lived, died, and left their mark in ash.

Private Capri Day Tour from Sorrento on a 38ft Motorboat

Hire a 38-foot motorboat from Sorrento for a private seven-hour cruise around Capri, skippered by someone who knows the island's best angles. Bring your crew—family, friends, whoever—and let the crew handle the details while you recline on deck. You'll get snorkelling gear, refreshments from prosecco to limoncello, towels, and transfers from your meeting point. No fighting crowds or ferry schedules.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2667

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

5-Hour Cooking class of Italian Cuisine

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes in a professional kitchen under Chef Federico Alessandri, who trained under Michelin-starred mentors and has cooked for high-profile clients across Rome and beyond. This five-hour session teaches hands-on technique rather than theory, guided by someone who's spent years refining classical Italian cooking in restaurant kitchens and private settings. You'll prepare and eat what you make.

From Civitavecchia Cruise Port to FCO 1-8 People

Dedicated minivan service whisking cruise passengers from Civitavecchia Port straight to Rome Fiumicino Airport in 50 minutes. Your driver meets you at the terminal exit with a nameplate, handles luggage, and delivers you to your departure hall. Groups up to eight travel in a cool, sanitised vehicle with a 15-minute grace period from when you disembark. No faffing with shuttles or shared coaches—just direct point-to-point transit designed for those catching flights after a cruise.

50 minfrom AUD $225

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

Travel from Lake Como or Milan to ride the Bernina Red Train, a famous narrow-gauge railway that cuts through UNESCO-listed Alpine terrain between Tirano and St. Moritz. Your private driver collects you from your hotel, crosses into Switzerland via the Maloja Pass, and stops at glacial lakes and waterfalls on the return leg. The nine- to twelve-hour experience pairs the train's engineering feats—dramatic viaducts and hairpin climbs—with two hours exploring St. Moritz itself, plus panoramic views from your private vehicle.

9 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1283

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