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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour - Doria Pamphilj Gallery

Explore one of Rome's finest private art collections housed within a Renaissance palace that evolved over three centuries. This two-hour guided tour takes you through four interconnected wings displaying masterworks by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, and Velázquez, arranged according to an eighteenth-century scheme that pairs paintings by artistic kinship and symmetry. A local expert unpacks the stories behind each canvas, revealing how this noble family assembled their treasury of European painting.

Private Cooking Class in Sorrento & garden visit.

Roll up your sleeves in a Sorrentine kitchen for a hands-on three-hour cooking class where you'll shape pasta or prepare a classic Italian dish alongside a local cook. You'll handle the prep, work the dough, and sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wine and beer. The session wraps with a stroll through the home garden.

Dolomites of Bolzano Winter Hiking & Sledding Experience

Traverse the UNESCO-listed Dolomites on foot with a local mountain guide, choosing quieter routes that reveal the range's grandeur without the crowds. This seven-hour winter outing near Bolzano pairs a guided ascent suited to your pace with an exhilarating sled descent. You'll travel with no more than three others, supported by equipment and transport arranged beforehand. All that's required is winter boots, a backpack, and moderate fitness; the guide handles navigation and route selection entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $316

Rome Private Photoshoot Tour (Car & Walking) Night & Day

★ 5.0 (30)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private Photoshoot Tour (Car & Walking) Night & Day

A 3-hour guided photoshoot through Rome's centre led by Marco Bulgarelli, a 20-year veteran photographer who's won awards for his vacation work. You'll explore iconic landmarks and tucked-away local spots by car and on foot, with Marco capturing candid moments across riverside walks, narrow lanes, and piazzas. He'll shoot in a fashion and art style, keeping things natural while sharing stories about the places you visit. You'll receive roughly 100 raw images plus 20 professionally edited prints ready to share or frame.

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast with Drinks

Spend 6–7 hours aboard a private boat tracing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic shoreline. You'll glide past Positano's stacked pastel villages, slip into sea caves, and anchor in turquoise coves for swimming and snorkelling. The boat stocks prosecco, limoncello, beer, and light snacks throughout—no need to leave the water's edge for refreshment. A relaxed, unhurried way to see the coast's medieval towns and geology without the crowds ashore.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2855

Private Tour by Car from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour by Car from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast

A seven to eight-hour private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing Sorrento. You'll visit Positano's hillside village, historic Amalfi, the clifftop town of Ravello, and smaller fishing settlements scattered between. Stop wherever the coastal views compel you—the driver knows the scenic pull-offs. Travel in a seven-seat Mercedes with air conditioning, generous boot space, and comfortable leather seats. Meals and attraction entries are your call.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $905

Private Family Tour - Uffizi Gallery for Kids

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Family Tour - Uffizi Gallery for Kids

Skip the queues and explore Renaissance masterworks with your kids on this guided scavenger hunt through [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi Gallery. A two-hour private tour transforms the museum into an adventure, with your guide leading children through galleries of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael whilst they solve riddles and hunt for clues. You'll have reserved entry times, a custom activity book, coloured pens and a takeaway prize waiting at the end.

2 hoursfrom AUD $441

Post Cruise Private Tour from Civitavecchia to Rome visit All Major Attractions

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Post Cruise Private Tour from Civitavecchia to Rome visit All Major Attractions

Disembark at Civitavecchia and head straight to Rome's heart with your own driver. This five-hour private tour covers the city's legendary monuments—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and beyond—with flexibility to shape your route based on what matters most to you. Your driver collects you at the port, handles the 90-minute drive, then drops you at your Rome hotel or onward transport.

Hot-Air Balloon Flight over Florence

Rise above [Florence](/places/florence) at first light for an hour-long balloon flight capturing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and rolling Chianti landscape from an entirely different vantage. You'll drift silently over Renaissance landmarks and countryside that few visitors actually see, grounding yourself afterwards with prosecco and the pilot. The entire experience runs 2–3 hours and includes aeronautical insurance.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $664

Volterra and San Gimignano: a taste of medieval Tuscany!

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Volterra and San Gimignano: a taste of medieval Tuscany!

Skip the tourist queues at Pisa and [Florence](/places/florence) for a nine-hour private van tour through Volterra and San Gimignano, two genuine medieval hilltop towns that showcase Tuscany's quieter character. Your driver-guide navigates the winding roads whilst sharing local knowledge, offering a more intimate look at the region's architecture, art, and landscape than the well-trodden circuit allows. Departures start at 8:30am and can be adjusted to suit your plans.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1465

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

A nine-hour private minivan tour threading through three iconic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic coastal road, stopping for an hour each in Positano with its stacked pastel houses, Amalfi's cathedral-anchored piazza, and Ravello's clifftop gardens. You'll taste local limoncello and melloncello, with pick-up and drop-off from your preferred location. Lunch is on you, but the views are free.

Market Tour and Cooking Class

Start at a bustling Italian market where your chef decodes seasonal produce, cured meats, and regional cheeses before you shop for lunch ingredients. Head to the kitchen to prepare three dishes spanning Italy's regions, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local wine. Four hours total, market-to-table.

Boat rental without license Castellammare del Golfo-Rent boat

Self-drive a modern boat from Castellammare del Golfo for half or full day without needing a licence. You'll navigate calm bays and rocky coves along Sicily's northwest coast, steering your own vessel to secluded swimming spots and coastal landmarks. The fleet is regularly updated for comfort and safety, with crew on hand for guidance. Fuel costs extra at roughly €2 per litre.

4 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $133

Day trip Rome: Tarquinia and Cerveteri, Etruschi tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day trip Rome: Tarquinia and Cerveteri, Etruschi tour

A 6–9 hour drive from Rome to two Etruscan necropolis sites: Cerveteri and Tarquinia. Both are UNESCO-listed and packed with ancient tombs and frescoes that map out a vanished civilisation. Your driver doubles as an informal guide, sharing context about each location. Hotel pickup is included for groups of four; smaller groups depart from Cinecittà Metro. You'll have time for lunch in Tarquinia before returning to Rome by late afternoon. Entry fees to each site cost €10 and are paid on arrival.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $192

Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

A seven-hour deep dive into Bologna's layered identity across food, art, and architecture. You'll taste your way through the city's legendary cured meats, aged balsamic, and Parmigiano Reggiano at the historic market, then move through Renaissance churches, the anatomical theatre at Archiginnasio, and the Pinacoteca Nazionale. A hands-on pasta class rounds out the experience, connecting Bologna's reputation for culinary craft to centuries of artistic achievement.

Capri: Boat tour of the caves with swim and Limoncello tasting!

Explore Capri's rocky shoreline aboard a traditional wooden boat built for navigating these waters. This intimate two-hour voyage takes you past dramatic sea caves and the famous Faraglioni rock formations, with time to swim in sheltered coves and snorkel among the shallows. Your skipper navigates the boat whilst sharing local history, and the tour concludes with a tasting of the island's signature limoncello paired with local snacks. Small groups keep the experience genuine rather than a floating cattle market.

Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel

A 2.5-hour guided tour through Assisi's three principal religious sites: the Basilica of St. Francis, the Basilica of St. Clare, and the Porziuncola Chapel within the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. An official guide leads you through the spiritual heart of this medieval hilltop town, explaining the significance of each sanctuary before you explore the interiors independently. Round-trip transport from Assisi centre and entry tickets are included.

Portovenere & Three Islands Small Group Boat Tour from La Spezia

A 4-hour coastal cruise departing La Spezia that navigates the Ligurian shoreline, calling at Portovenere and three surrounding islands. You'll pass working fishing villages and UNESCO-listed heritage sites, with time to swim in clear water and sample regional focaccia and limoncello. Small-group format keeps things intimate; a professional skipper and crew handle navigation whilst you relax on deck.

Private Tour Half Day Boat Trip in Favignana from Trapani

A leisurely half-day boat tour departing from Trapani to explore Favignana's crystalline coves aboard a spacious, well-appointed vessel. You'll anchor at Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa for swimming and snorkelling, with time to wander Favignana's compact harbour town. The Maxi Rib carries up to 12 passengers in comfort, offering wine, water and onboard facilities throughout the four-hour outing. Departures at 10am or 3pm.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1915

Traditional Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Rome

★ 5.0 (29)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Traditional Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Rome

Learn to make two classic Roman pasta dishes in a family-run restaurant in the heart of Rome, then sit down to eat what you've cooked alongside carefully matched wines. This 3.5-hour class draws on techniques passed down through generations—the kind of cooking that happens in home kitchens across the city, not just restaurant kitchens. You'll leave with a certificate and a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.

Learn how to make Amalfi limoncello

Master the art of Amalfi limoncello-making in this hands-on session at the heart of town. You'll start by learning what separates genuine limoncello from inferior versions, then walk through maceration, production and bottling techniques step by step. Taste the finished product at proper temperature, discover how this local spirit earned its 'golden' reputation, and craft your own batch using a family recipe passed down through generations. Leave with techniques to replicate at home.

Calabrian Alpacas Sunset Beach Experiences Pizzo VV AlpacSelfies

Walk alongside Calabria's sole alpaca herd through pine forest down to Colomaio beach, with Pizzo town and mountains framing the experience. These farm-raised animals are accustomed to people, making them approachable companions for a one-hour ramble. You'll lead your own alpaca, snap photos together on the sand, and leave with genuine footage of the connection you've built—the sort of thing that actually translates well when you show mates back home.

Mount Etna Sunset with sicilian tasting

Climb Europe's most active volcano with a local guide, navigating lava caves and high-altitude ridges before sunset. This 5.5-hour Sicilian experience starts with tastings of volcanic-region produce on an organic farm, then ascends through otherworldly terrain where solidified lava flows and ancient craters dominate the landscape. You'll reach roughly 2,000 metres, explore subsurface caverns lit by torchlight, and watch light change across the slopes as the day ends. The drive, hike, and farm visit combine geology, local food culture and raw mountain drama.

Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)

See Europe's most active volcano from the air on this 30-minute helicopter circuit departing Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. You'll fly over Mount Etna's summit craters, recent lava flows, and the dramatic Valle del Bove collapse scar, taking in 360° views of eastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. The experience includes car transfers from Taormina or Giardini Naxos, safety briefing with pilots, and refreshments before boarding.

Full capri

A seven-hour boat tour circumnavigates Capri's dramatic coastline, revealing sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and crystalline coves inaccessible by land. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations and explore caves where light filters through underwater apertures, with time for snorkelling in sheltered bays. Refreshments and equipment included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2331

Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Treviso

★ 5.0 (29)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Treviso

Roll fresh pasta by hand and master two classic shapes, then cap off the afternoon with tiramisu in a Treviso home kitchen. This three-hour class with a local Cesarina—part of Italy's network of home cooks—keeps numbers intimate at twelve maximum. You'll taste what you make, sip prosecco on arrival, and leave with genuine techniques, not restaurant theatre. It's cooking as locals do it, not performance art.

3H Private Cruise Lake Como Tender yacht Invictus 6 pax

Cruise Lake Como aboard the Invictus, a sleek 9.15-metre tender yacht built from wood and leather with space for six. Your captain Luca navigates the lake's most celebrated villas and hidden coves over three hours, narrating the region's stories in Italian, English or French. The boat features a full galley, entertainment system, and sheltered bow and stern—ideal for soaking in the Alpine views with prosecco in hand.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Cefalù Photoshoot Capture Your Spontaneous And Happy Moments

★ 5.0 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Cefalù Photoshoot Capture Your Spontaneous And Happy Moments

A 90-minute guided photo session through Cefalù's medieval core, led by a local photographer who coaches you through posing techniques. You'll work through narrow old lanes, around the stunning Duomo and its hidden alcoves, finishing near the waterfront. Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner, family or friends, the focus is on capturing candid, natural moments rather than stiff formality. No photography experience needed.

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Milano

A nine-hour private wine tour departing Milan led by a Piemonte-born winemaker who owns local vineyards. You'll visit two working wineries in the Barolo and Barbaresco region, tasting wines directly with someone who grows and produces them. This is a chance to move beyond standard tourist routes and learn winemaking from someone whose family has roots deep in these celebrated hills. Lunch can be added separately.

From Palau: Maddalena National Park boat tour

Explore La Maddalena Archipelago on a private inflatable boat skippered by a Sardinian native who knows every hidden inlet. Over seven hours, you'll navigate turquoise waters between granite islands, stopping to snorkel in crystalline bays and swim at secluded spots chosen on the day. The itinerary bends to your mood—linger where you wish, move on when ready. A glass of local wine shared aboard rounds out the Mediterranean experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Professional Photoshoot in Florence - Tour or Experience

★ 5.0 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Professional Photoshoot in Florence - Tour or Experience

Work with an English and Italian-speaking photographer for a bespoke one-hour session across [Florence](/places/florence)'s most photogenic spots. You'll choose the locations, set the mood, and walk away with 25 to 50 polished images that capture the texture of your time in the city. This isn't about ticking boxes—it's about documenting how you actually experienced Florence, with a professional who knows the light and the backstreets.

Skip the line - Private tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel,

Bypass the queues at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a private, guided walk through two of Christianity's most significant spaces. This 2–2.5 hour tour, led by a licensed guide with wireless headsets, grants direct access to Michelangelo's frescoed chapel and the museum's masterworks. Note: Saint Peter's Basilica entry varies by day and unforeseen closures; the itinerary adapts accordingly, though refunds aren't available for unavoidable shutdowns.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $416

Rockin kitchen : Fresh Pasta lesson with Music Aperitif Dinner

★ 5.0 (29)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rockin kitchen : Fresh Pasta lesson with Music Aperitif Dinner

Learn to shape fresh pasta whilst a live soundtrack sets the tempo in a Milan design apartment. Over three hours, you'll work through the rhythm of rolling, cutting and forming, breaking for aperitifs and wine, then sit down to eat what you've made. The host customises both timing and menu on request, making this suited equally to mates after a laugh, family groups, or teams looking to bond over something tangible.

3 hoursfrom AUD $182

Pompeii Sorrento Positano , Minivan + Guide

★ 5.0 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii Sorrento Positano , Minivan + Guide

A seven-hour guided tour through three of Campania's most storied destinations. Start at Pompeii, where 2,000 years of preserved Roman life—houses, baths, shops—await exploration with expert commentary. Continue to the clifftop village of Positano, where pastel buildings tumble toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, then venture inland to meet local artisans crafting traditional cheeses and mozzarella using methods unchanged for generations. Includes private minivan transport and English-speaking guide throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $500

Private Tour: Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Rome

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour: Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Rome

A private driver escorts you north from Rome into Tuscany's heartland for an 11-hour exploration of two medieval showstoppers. You'll navigate Siena's Gothic splendours—including the striped Duomo and the famous Palio racecourse at Piazza del Campo—before heading to San Gimignano to wander past its signature towers and browse artisan workshops along Via San Giovanni. Your own sedan or minivan means you move at your pace, with hotel collection and return included.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1266

PRIVATE Full-Day Wine Experience in Chianti Classico.

★ 5.0 (29)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

PRIVATE Full-Day Wine Experience in Chianti Classico.

Spend eight or nine hours exploring Chianti Classico with your own driver and minivan, departing from [Florence](/places/florence). You'll navigate through vineyard-dotted hills and stop at family-owned estates to taste Chianti and Super Tuscan wines, visit medieval villages like Greve or Panzano, and sample cured meats, cheeses and olive oil straight from producers. Your English-speaking driver knows the region well and can steer you towards hidden corners or let you call the shots entirely.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $550

★ 5.0 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

Spend eight hours discovering the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated villages in a private minivan with an English-speaking driver. Loop through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace, wandering colourful laneways, ducking into independent shops, or simply soaking up the Mediterranean light. Hotel collection and return included, with air-conditioned comfort throughout.

Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch

Spend seven hours sailing the [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) coast and Portovenere on a small yacht, stopping to swim in clear Ligurian waters and eat locally sourced brunch aboard. Your crew knows these villages and hidden coves well—expect to see what day-trippers miss, without the crowds. The boat carries snorkelling gear and floating tubes for those who want to cool off between villages.

7 hoursfrom AUD $308

Simply the best of the Amalfi Coast from Positano

★ 5.0 (29)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Simply the best of the Amalfi Coast from Positano

This 7.5-hour private tour traces the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most compelling stops, starting from Positano and threading through clifftop villages and coastal towns. You'll drive the legendary Amalfi road, exploring Amalfi's medieval streets and cathedral, then ascend to Ravello's mountain perch for views across Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo gardens. A lunch break at a family-run trattoria gives you a taste of local cooking away from the tourist crush.

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

Hire a private Gagliotta boat for a seven-hour independent exploration of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), navigating between Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi at your own rhythm. Your crew handles navigation while you choose when to anchor in hidden coves, swim in clear waters, and soak in the dramatic coastline. The boat arrives fully provisioned with snorkelling gear, refreshments, towels, and onboard facilities, leaving you free to relax or pursue whatever appeals—whether that's sunbathing, exploring sea caves, or simply drifting with a drink in hand.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2664

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