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Private Family Scavenger Hunt & Art Lab Tour – Rome Landmarks

★ 5.0 (33)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Family Scavenger Hunt & Art Lab Tour – Rome Landmarks

Explore Rome's landmarks on a 2.5-hour guided adventure that blends detective work with art-making. You and your family hunt for hidden animal carvings across iconic statues, fountains and buildings, then return to sketch and paint your discoveries. Your guide shares backstories of each location whilst keeping the pace playful—expect genuine curiosity about Roman sculptors' choices, not rote monument facts. Art supplies included.

Olive oil tasting in Syracuse, Sicily - Evoo Tour

Spend an hour at a family-run olive estate outside Syracuse exploring how proper oil gets made, from grove to bottle. You'll walk between century-old trees, watch cold-pressing happen in the mill, then taste several award-winning organic oils alongside fresh bread and local produce. The whole thing stays low-key and personal—no crowds, no theatre, just the actual work and flavour that built Sicilian tables.

Private Rome Walking Tour of Churches, Bridges & Legends

A two-hour walking tour threading through Rome's ecclesiastical heart, tracing the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims. You'll encounter landmark churches, Renaissance bridges, and the fortified walls of Castel Sant'Angelo before arriving at Saint Peter's Square. Your guide unpacks the layered history—spiritual, political, military—that shaped these monuments. Ideal during 2025's Holy Year, though rewarding any season. Works as a solo private experience or shared group outing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $150

From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Heart of the Eastern Dolomites

★ 5.0 (33)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Heart of the Eastern Dolomites

This eight-hour private drive covers 280 kilometres through the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, Italy's most dramatic alpine landscape. You'll travel the fabled Great Dolomites Road from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo, stopping at Tre Cime di Lavaredo—the range's most iconic peaks—before finishing at Lago di Braies, a crystalline mountain lake ringed by sheer rock walls. Your driver navigates the winding passes while you absorb the scale and geology of these sculpted limestone towers.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2167

★ 5.0 (33)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfers Airport, port, train, hotel in Naples

Point-to-point transfers connecting Naples airport, port, train station and hotels. Your driver arrives punctually and knows the city well enough to point out worthwhile sights during the journey. Trips typically run 30 minutes to just over an hour depending on your start and end points. Air-conditioned comfort, cold water and onboard WiFi included.

30 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $71

Ortigia market Tour & Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class

★ 5.0 (33)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Ortigia market Tour & Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class

Start your morning at Ortigia's working market with Teresa, tasting local cured meats, cheeses and preserved goods while learning how Sicilians shop for dinner. Then head to her villa in Arenella to cook two traditional family recipes using ingredients you've just picked out, with wine and coffee included. The full experience runs 4.5 hours and suits small groups of up to six.

Private VIP Airport Transfer from Rome City to Rome Airport

A private car service whisks you from your Rome hotel to Fiumicino Airport in roughly 45 minutes. Your driver speaks English, knows the city and airport inside out, and will verify your flight details before you arrive. You'll travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes, with a professional who handles the route so you can focus on what matters—getting to your gate on time and without fuss.

45 minfrom AUD $167

★ 5.0 (33)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Positano

A bespoke one-hour photoshoot through Positano's most photogenic corners, led by a photographer who knows how to frame this clifftop village. Work together to capture your own story against the backdrop of Santa Maria Assunta's dome, pastel-coloured houses stacked like a pyramid, and Mediterranean light that shifts throughout the day. You'll receive 150 professionally edited digital images within a week.

5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast

Taste five wines from Campania and southern Italy at a working mill on the Sorrento Coast, paired with local charcuterie, cheese and vegetables. A sommelier guides you through each pour, starting with a glass overlooking Mount Vesuvius, then moves through regional varieties before finishing with Sorrento limoncello and house liqueurs. The whole experience runs two hours and includes transport from your accommodation.

Private tour of the island of Ischia on a Fratelli Aprea gozzo

Hire a traditional Fratelli Aprea gozzo for a six to seven hour private cruise around Ischia's coastline. Your skipper navigates to secluded bays and crystalline swimming spots, while you float between dips, snorkel runs, and aperitivo moments. The boat comes fully fitted with cabin facilities, towels, kit, cold drinks and snacks—fuel and skipper wages included. Built for small groups seeking an unhurried day on the Tyrrhenian Sea without the package-tour feel.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1000

Tour in the ruins of Herculaneum with an archaeologist

★ 5.0 (33)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Tour in the ruins of Herculaneum with an archaeologist

Walk through Herculaneum's remarkably intact streets with an archaeologist who interprets the site beyond guidebook facts. This two-hour private tour begins at the ancient shoreline, where volcanic material preserved the final moments of nearly 300 residents in 79 AD, then progresses into the town proper to examine aristocratic homes, public baths and commercial spaces frozen in ash. Unlike its better-known neighbour Pompeii, Herculaneum's superior preservation—organic materials survived intact—offers an unusually vivid window into Roman daily life along the Bay of Naples.

2 hoursfrom AUD $400

PRIVATE Full-Day Tour of Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence

★ 5.0 (33)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

PRIVATE Full-Day Tour of Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence

A private nine to ten hour loop through three UNESCO-listed Tuscan hilltop towns—Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena—departing [Florence](/places/florence) in a luxury minivan with your own English-speaking driver. You'll skip the hassle of navigation and rent cars, moving at your own rhythm through medieval streets and piazzas while your driver shares local knowledge of the region's architecture and history. Perfect for groups up to six travellers wanting flexibility and comfort over rigid itineraries.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $658

Florence Must-See Sights Private Tour for Kids and Families

★ 5.0 (32)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Florence Must-See Sights Private Tour for Kids and Families

A 2-hour guided walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre, designed for families with children. Starting at Piazza Signoria, your guide—trained in engaging young minds—leads you past the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and across the medieval Ponte Vecchio. The guide uses games and interactive tools to hold kids' attention while unpacking the city's artistic and architectural significance. You'll finish with the traditional nose-rub of Il Porcellino for good luck.

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour | Full Day

Spend eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by private boat, anchoring at secluded spots for swimming and snorkelling. Your skipper navigates the dramatic coastline whilst you relax on deck, moving at your own pace between hidden coves and coastal villages. The day includes water sports equipment, meals, drinks and all fuel—just turn up and enjoy the Mediterranean.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2750

Private daily boat excursion of the Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (32)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private daily boat excursion of the Amalfi Coast

Hire a private boat for a full day exploring Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing between 10:00 and 17:00 from Salerno or any coastal village between Vietri sul Mare and Positano. Chart your own course along dramatic clifftop towns, anchor in secluded coves for snorkelling, and pull into waterfront restaurants on a whim. The boat comes equipped with snorkels, refreshments, ice and nibbles—you bring the pace.

Private & Group Photo Tours in Florence with a Photographer

A two-hour photo walk through [Florence](/places/florence) led by a professional photographer, designed to sharpen your visual eye and technical skills. You'll navigate Renaissance streets and hidden corners with guidance on composition, light, and camera settings—whether you're shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone. Leave with a stronger sense of how to frame the city's architecture and atmosphere for shots that actually stand out.

Exclusive Chianti Classico Day Trip from Florence

Spend a day in Chianti Classico exploring three family-owned vineyards with a certified sommelier who guides you through production methods and cellar techniques. You'll taste a range of Chianti wines, learn about Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, and sit down to a three-course regional lunch paired with wines selected to complement each course. A 10-hour private tour from [Florence](/places/florence) with door-to-door pickup.

10 hoursfrom AUD $832

Enjoy Rome Full day tour in Golf Cart with Catacombs

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Enjoy Rome Full day tour in Golf Cart with Catacombs

Tour Rome's layered neighbourhoods by golf cart over six hours, discovering the squares and streets locals actually frequent rather than the postcard landmarks. You'll navigate Campo dei Fiori's raucous market, thread through the Jewish Ghetto's narrow lanes lined with vintage shops and trattorias, and access corners most visitors miss entirely. A driver-guide who knows the city's rhythms steers you through tight alleyways and hidden piazzas, stopping at key spots so you can step out and absorb each neighbourhood's particular character. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for central Rome locations.

Bevagna E-Bike Farm to Table

Roll through Umbria's vineyard-laced countryside on an e-bike, stopping at a working farmstead for lunch cooked by the owner's mother. This six-hour loop tracks the Assisi-Spoleto cycle route through olive groves and sunflower fields, with time to swim and sample local wines poolside before the ride home. Everything served comes from the farm itself—no imported ingredients, no pretence.

Tour of Michelangelo’s David & Accademia Gallery Florence

An hour-long private tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Accademia Gallery with a licensed guide who walks you straight past queues to face Michelangelo's David. You'll spend time with the sculpture itself, then move through the Hall of the Prisoners to see how Michelangelo's chisel revealed form from marble, plus Renaissance paintings and a collection of Stradivari instruments. The guide provides context on technique, history, and artistic intent—it's a focused, unhurried look at Renaissance Florence rather than a rushed gallop through rooms.

Etna Summit Craters E-bike

Ride electric mountain bikes to Mount Etna's summit craters on this three-hour guided tour in Sicily. A volcanologist and e-bike instructor lead small groups of up to eight riders on quality enduro machines, combining pedal power with electric assistance to reach dramatic volcanic terrain. You'll gain elevation and perspective without the noise and exhaust of motorised vehicles, while your guide shares geological knowledge and navigates the slopes with expertise.

Chianti Wine Tour from Florence to San Gimignano with 2 Wineries

Seven to eight hours exploring Tuscan wine country in a private Mercedes with your own driver, departing [Florence](/places/florence). Visit two Chianti wineries at your pace, take in San Gimignano's medieval towers, and stop briefly at Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. Roll through cypress-lined valleys and stone villages while your driver handles the roads. Wine tastings cost extra but the countryside itself is the main event.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $458

SUP at Ponte Vecchio with a Floating Drink - Florence Paddleboarding

★ 5.0 (32)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

SUP at Ponte Vecchio with a Floating Drink - Florence Paddleboarding

Paddle the Arno on a 2-hour stand-up board tour that trades [Florence](/places/florence)'s packed streets for water views of the Ponte Vecchio and riverside architecture. A guide leads you on a gentle downstream float, offering a quieter angle on the city's landmarks. You'll need moderate fitness and reasonable balance, but the pace suits paddlers new to the board.

2 hoursfrom AUD $200

Discover Capri from Sorrento or Naples | Semi-Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Discover Capri from Sorrento or Naples | Semi-Private Day Tour

A guided day trip whisking you from Sorrento or Naples by fast ferry to Capri, where eight hours span the island's highlights: the famous Blue Grotto, Augustus's clifftop gardens, hairpin-bend taxi rides and chairlift ascents. Your local guide navigates you through port, piazza and shopping quarters, mixing transport modes—boat, foot, open-top cab—to piece together the sensory whole: limestone cliffs, artisan shops, seafood restaurants and that particular Mediterranean light that kept emperors here.

2Italia Lucca Food Tour

Walk through Lucca's medieval lanes sampling Tuscan staples the way locals do. This 3.5-hour food tour connects you with independent producers and family-run spots, tasting handmade pasta, cured meats, cheeses and wines direct from their sources. You'll navigate the town's quiet streets between tastings, learning how Lucca's food culture built itself on simplicity and quality rather than flourish.

Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

Walk through an entire Roman city frozen in time by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 A.D. This two-hour private tour with a licensed guide grants you skip-the-line entry to Pompeii, where you'll traverse original streets, enter homes and temples, and witness the haunting casts of those caught by the ash. Unlike scattered ruins elsewhere, Pompeii lets you read a complete snapshot of daily life: chariot ruts worn into stone, water pipes, bakeries, theatres, all arranged exactly as people left them nearly two millennia ago.

Extra virgin Savoy Tour and olive oil tasting - FASANO

Explore a working eighteenth-century Masseria in Puglia's olive heartland. Walk amongst ancient groves, descend into a subterranean oil mill, and learn how olives become bottle-ready oil. A trained guide walks you through each production stage—from tree to press to storage—before you taste several oils and discover how to spot quality, handle it properly, and cook with it. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours with small groups only.

1h 40m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $47

Airport Transfer/Train Station Lamezia Terme to Tropea

★ 5.0 (32)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Airport Transfer/Train Station Lamezia Terme to Tropea

Direct transfer from Lamezia Terme airport to your Tropea accommodation in roughly 50 minutes. An English-speaking driver meets you at baggage claim with a name board and monitors your flight in real time to account for delays or early arrivals. Travel in a climate-controlled car or van suited to your group size.

Montalbo Sunset Hike + Slow Food & Wine Tasting

Climb Punta Cupeti, a 1,029-metre peak near Montalbo in Sardinia, following ancient shepherd routes through mountain terrain. This 4–5 hour outing pairs a moderately paced trek with regional food and wine at the summit, timed for sunset views across the landscape. The route includes 45 minutes of uphill walking with panoramic steps; descend via a natural spring where locals still drink fresh water.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $130

Luxury Boat Private Tour to Favignana and Levanzo in Sicily

★ 5.0 (32)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Luxury Boat Private Tour to Favignana and Levanzo in Sicily

Spend eight hours aboard a top-tier motor yacht exploring the Egadi Islands off Sicily's northwest coast. You'll visit Favignana and Levanzo, swimming and paddleboarding in gin-clear waters, whilst a professional skipper handles navigation and a crew attends to your needs. Sicilian antipasti and champagne feature throughout, with snorkelling gear provided. The boats—Capelli Tempest 1000 and Altamarea Wave 35—prioritise space and comfort over cramped touring.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2617

★ 5.0 (32)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Italian Pasta Cooking Course

Learn to roll and shape fresh pasta at Elena's kitchen in Italy over three hours. You'll master ribbon shapes like tagliatelle and work through building sauces from tomatoes, garlic and herbs picked at their peak. Elena teaches vegetarian-focused cooking rooted in her family's methods, finishing with a house-made dessert like tiramisu before sitting down to eat everything you've made alongside local wine.

Sicilian Cooking Class : Traditional

Learn to cook Sicilian classics in Palermo's historic centre, steps from the Cathedral. This 3.5-hour session puts you in the kitchen with a local family cook who shares generational recipes and techniques. You'll prepare a full menu from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and drinks. It's hands-on cooking, not a performance—expect flour under your fingernails and real conversation about food that's been made this way for centuries.

3h 30mfrom AUD $252

Capri Deluxe: First to Blue Grotto/Boat Ride Options from Naples

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri Deluxe: First to Blue Grotto/Boat Ride Options from Naples

Spend eight hours discovering Capri's full spectrum—from sea caves to mountain villages—with a private guide shepherding you between the island's four settlements. You'll ride hydrofoil from Naples, gain early or guaranteed access to the Blue Grotto, then split your day between a private boat tour of the coastline and land-based exploration of Capri town and Anacapri. The pace lets you linger in piazzas, browse upmarket boutiques, and absorb the landscape without herding through crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $170

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Cinematic Photoshoot in Rome

A 90-minute cinematic photoshoot across Rome's most photogenic quarters, guided by a filmmaker with eight years' experience. You'll visit four carefully chosen locations whilst learning how to move naturally in front of the camera, emerging with 250–300 raw shots and 20 professionally edited images. The photographer directs you through Italian backdrops like a film set, tailoring the pace to couples, families, or solo travellers seeking genuine material rather than stiff poses.

3 Hour Capri Private Boat Tour

Three hours exploring Capri's coastline aboard a private boat helmed by a captain whose family has worked these waters for generations. You'll navigate hidden coves, stop to swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, and experience the island's dramatic cliffs and grottos from the water. The skipper runs a relaxed operation—expect genuine hospitality rather than scripted commentary, with time to linger where the light hits right and the water calls you in.

Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Rome's back alleys that peels back layers of sanctioned history to reveal executions, papal corruption, and the shadowy confraternity that managed the city's dead. You'll descend into a crypt sealed for decades beneath a skull-adorned church, where bone chandeliers and named remains tell the story of those tasked with disposing of Rome's forgotten bodies. Conducted in small groups after tourist hours through the historical centre.

2 hoursfrom AUD $75

Private tour Pompeii Vesuvius and Winery from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private tour Pompeii Vesuvius and Winery from Sorrento

An eight-hour private tour from Sorrento combining two of Campania's most iconic sites. Your driver collects you early morning, ferrying you past Mount Vesuvius before heading to Pompeii's sprawling Roman ruins. The day wraps at a volcanic-slope winery producing Lacryma Christi, where you'll taste the region's signature white alongside cured meats, fresh bruschetta, and locally-grown pasta dishes. Perfect for those wanting structured exploration without group crowds.

Ancient Venice and Its Spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour

Cook Venetian dishes in a centuries-old palazzo, guided by a local chef who draws inspiration from the spice routes of Marco Polo and Casanova. This 3.5-hour class pairs hands-on cooking in an authentic home kitchen with an optional Rialto Market tour to source fresh ingredients and learn which flavours shaped the city's merchant traders. You'll finish with a shared meal and homemade wine, tailored to any dietary needs.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150

A Day of Classic Motors - Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini museums - private tour

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

A Day of Classic Motors - Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini museums - private tour

Spend eight hours touring three legendary Italian car museums with a guide who's owned and raced these marques. Begin at the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum in Bologna, exploring the full scope of the brand beyond its supercars. Continue to Maranello for lunch at Cavallino, then tour the Ferrari Museum and glimpse the Fiorano test circuit. Finish in Modena at Umberto Panini's Maserati collection. A deep dive into automotive engineering and design from three factories that defined performance.

8 hoursfrom AUD $742

★ 5.0 (32)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Taste of Rome by quality E-Bike

Cycle through Rome's most recognisable sights and hidden corners in 2.5 hours aboard quality electric bikes. This 12-kilometre loop connects the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon with lesser-visited gems like Area Sacra di Largo Argentina and Theatre of Marcellus. Glide through narrow streets and piazzas with a knowledgeable guide steering you away from peak crowds and heat. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including families with young children.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120

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