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🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

E-Bike tour on the Sorrento Coast

Ride an electric bike along the Sorrento Peninsula's quieter coastal routes, pedalling through citrus groves and past sleepy hilltop settlements between Sorrento and Termini. Over two hours, you'll trace a path that skirts the Gulf of Naples with Capri appearing ever closer, breathing in lemon-scented air whilst staying clear of the main tourist drag. A local cycling guide leads the way at a manageable pace.

Spello E-Bike & Wine Tour with Scenic Winery Lunch

Pedal through Umbria's quiet backroads on an e-bike, tracing the Olive Path Trail between Spello and Assisi past vineyards and olive groves. The 6-hour route culminates at a family-run winery where the owners share their organic wines and homemade cooking that reflects the region's seasonal rhythms. This isn't a race through sights—it's an unhurried day built around local food, wine, and genuine connection.

6 hoursfrom AUD $316

2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour

Lucia, an educator trained to work with families, leads a tailored 2-hour exploration of Venice designed around what your crew wants to see. Pick from six distinct itineraries—the Doge's Palace and San Marco, Rialto's markets and hidden alleys, Murano's glass studios, or Dorsoduro's quieter quarters—and she'll craft a route that holds everyone's attention. Kids aged 6+ get a small reward, and you'll collect genuine local tips to make the rest of your day stick.

Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù

Learn to roll, fill and fold pasta by hand in a Palermo cook's modest workshop, using tools passed down through generations and ingredients sourced from neighbourhood markets that morning. Over three hours you'll master fresh egg pasta and stuffed shapes, then build a proper tiramisù from scratch. The session wraps with sitting down to eat what you've made, wine included. Book with at least one other person.

Private excursion

Discover the Tyrrhenian coastline aboard a private boat along Italy's Costa Degli Dei, a three-hour coastal voyage featuring sheltered coves and dramatic clifftop villages. Your skipper navigates to secluded swimming spots whilst you sample regional aperitivo—cured meats, cheeses, and local wines—served on deck. The pace suits various fitness levels, though those with cardiac concerns should sit this one out.

Lugano Mountains, private tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.

A private eight-hour excursion from Milan into Switzerland's Verzasca Valley, where emerald waters and stone villages reward the journey. Your guide drives you across the border, walking you through traditional Swiss hamlets before reaching the valley's signature stone bridge and a thundering waterfall at its end. The river's colour justifies its nickname—Switzerland's answer to tropical waters. Tailored entirely to your group's pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $583

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

A private seven to eight-hour coastal run from Lecce following the Otranto shoreline to its most striking beaches. Your driver collects you early, steers through scrubland dotted with Mediterranean flora, then parks in Otranto's old quarter for independent wandering. Afterwards, you stop at a respected bakery for regional pastries before hitting the water. Time splits between three distinct beaches—Turks' Bay for raw, untamed swimming and cliff-edge paths; Torre Sant'Andrea for crystalline shallows and hidden inlets. The pace is entirely yours; the vehicle waits.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $215

Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour from Messina Port

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour from Messina Port

Your private driver collects you from Messina port and drives south along Sicily's coast to Taormina, a mountaintop town with sweeping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Wander the stone-paved streets and visit the ancient Greek Theatre before lunch at a seaside trattoria. In the afternoon, climb higher still to Castelmola for almond wine and quieter vistas. The 5–6 hour itinerary lets you set your own pace, with air-conditioned transport throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $265

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Jewish Guided Tour in Milan

Walk through Milan's old city to trace the Jewish community's presence across centuries. This three-hour guided tour weaves together medieval history, wartime narratives, and contemporary Jewish life in the city, connecting you to hidden plaques, street-level reminders, and the grand Sinagoga Centrale. You'll also see how Jewish heritage intersects with Milan's famous landmarks including the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Boat Tour in Cagliari Saddle of the Devil Stops Swimming Snorkeling

Explore Cagliari's dramatic coastline aboard a skippered boat, visiting four swimming spots in sheltered bays along the Sella del Diavolo. This three-hour coastal cruise reaches sea-only coves, including the historic Grotta dei Colombi cave near Sant'Elia's old quarter. Small groups (maximum 12) snorkel in gin-clear waters with all gear provided, whilst curated music sets the pace. Fuel, insurance and refreshments included.

Tour with a tasting of the authentic Traditional Balsamic vinegar

Step into Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, a family-operated vinegar producer in Modena where balsamic has been crafted for generations. Over two hours, the Malagoli family guides you through their barrel rooms, sharing how this dark, complex condiment develops its character over decades. You'll taste five aged balsamic vinegars alongside balsamic pearls, saba, and wine vinegar, starting with espresso, tea, and homemade cake to settle in.

Cook and Taste with a Local in Siena by Cesarine

Spend three hours in a Sienese home learning to cook three regional specialities from a local chef who knows the techniques by heart. You'll work at your own station preparing each dish, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines alongside. Cesarine hosts these sessions across Italy—this one taps into Siena's particular food traditions, taught by someone who cooks this way daily.

Hills of Ancient Rome Segway Tour

Glide across Rome's seven hills on a Segway, piecing together the city's layered history in three-and-a-half hours. Your local guide navigates you through landmark sites and quieter corners alike, revealing how the ancient metropolis actually sprawls across the urban landscape. You'll master the Segway basics before setting off, then roll through districts that shaped Western civilisation—all without the trudge of traditional sightseeing.

Discover Brunello Wines with DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Brunello territory with a sommelier who doubles as your driver, steering you toward lesser-known wineries that serious drinkers actually visit. You'll taste wines at intimate producer estates, eat a proper Tuscan lunch away from the main tourist drag, and learn how these bottles come together from someone who knows the region's cellars inside out. Groups welcome, but private tours available if you'd rather keep the conversation close.

Photo Shoot in Florence with a Professional Photographer

Work with a professional photographer across [Florence](/places/florence)'s landmarks for a tailored portrait session. Choose your duration—90 minutes, 2.5 hours, or the full 4-hour experience—and decide whether to visit photographer-suggested spots or locations you've scouted yourself. You'll receive professionally retouched digital files within days, plus access to an online gallery for sharing and printing. Ideal for couples, families, or anyone wanting polished travel photographs without the tourist-snap quality.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $749

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

A private eight-hour tour through Chianti wine country departing from [Florence](/places/florence), led by professional licensed drivers who offer local knowledge and commentary throughout. Your vehicle navigates the rolling hills, small villages, and vineyard landscapes of this celebrated region without the constraints of group coach schedules. The driver handles logistics while you focus on exploring at your own pace, stopping where you choose—whether that's a winery, village piazza, or countryside vista. All vehicles meet strict Italian road standards and can access restricted zones unavailable to regular tourist transport.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour Capri & Positano

An 8-hour private boat journey along the Campania coast, launching from Capri to explore its dramatic geology before heading to Positano. You'll navigate sea caves—the famous Blue Grotto, Champagne Grotto, and Coral Cave—pass iconic rock formations like the Faraglioni, and pause at Tordigliano beach for swimming and snorkelling. The afternoon takes you to Positano, where an hour ashore lets you wander its steep pastel streets, browse artisan sandal makers and galleries, and visit the cliffside Santa Maria Assunta church. Your skipper handles navigation; you bring curiosity.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Rome Golf Cart Tour at Sunset - with Spritz!

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Golf Cart Tour at Sunset - with Spritz!

Explore Rome's most celebrated landmarks—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Piazza Navona, Pantheon—and quiet neighbourhood streets from a golf cart during the golden hour. This 2-hour guided tour with a local driver covers ground quickly whilst keeping pace relaxed enough to absorb the city's layered history. You'll stop mid-tour to toast with Aperol Spritz, watching the light soften across terracotta roofs and ancient stone. Perfect timing to dodge daytime crowds and heat whilst capturing Rome at its most photogenic.

Boat tour of the island of Ischia with a typical Ischia 10-metre launch full day

Cruise around Ischia on a traditional wooden gozzo, the classic fishing boat of southern Italy's maritime heritage. This full-day excursion takes you to secluded coves and rocky inlets where the water runs crystalline and the shoreline drops steeply into the sea. You'll anchor in spots that shaped the island's character, snorkelling in quiet bays and discovering why Ischia's coastline has captivated visitors for centuries. The boat departs from Forio port and runs up to eight hours depending on your preference.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

Spend four and a half hours in a Sorrento kitchen overlooking the coast, learning to make gnocchi, pizza, aubergine parmigiana and desserts alongside passionate local chefs. You'll work with seasonal ingredients sourced nearby, master traditional Italian techniques, then sit down to eat everything you've cooked. The class includes a pizza demonstration, lemon marmalade prep, local wine, and transport to and from your accommodation.

Cooking Class for Pasta Lovers in Florence Country House

Master three classic Tuscan pasta dishes in a working farmhouse outside [Florence](/places/florence). Over four hours, you'll roll and fill ravioli, prepare a tomato-based starter, and craft tiramisu from scratch. This hands-on session takes place in the Tuscan countryside, where you'll cook alongside an instructor in an authentic setting, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport and lunch included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $359

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

Your private seven-hour Rome and Vatican tour pairs a knowledgeable English-speaking driver with an official Vatican guide to navigate the capital's grandest monuments without the queues. You'll start with hotel pickup, then move through Rome's iconic landmarks—the Pantheon, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Palatine Hill—before spending dedicated time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and St. Peter's Basilica closes out the experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Private Tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence with Tower of Pisa

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence with Tower of Pisa

A 14-hour private journey from Rome through Tuscany's two most celebrated art cities. Start in Pisa with the Leaning Tower and cathedral complex, then drive into rolling hills toward [Florence](/places/florence). After lunch on your own, a guide leads you through Florence's Renaissance landmarks—Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and the goldsmiths' bridge. You'll return to Rome in the evening with an air-conditioned vehicle, private driver and assistant throughout.

14 hoursfrom AUD $413

Exclusive Private Photoshoot in Florence

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Private Photoshoot in Florence

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s most photogenic corners with a bilingual photographer who knows where the light hits best. This 90-minute to 2-hour session takes you beyond the obvious postcards to capture shots that actually feel like yours. You'll receive 25 polished images plus all raw files within three days. Minimum two people.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $153

Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Florence

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Florence

Learn to shape fresh pasta and assemble tiramisu during a 2.5-hour class in a [Florence](/places/florence) home. You'll work alongside a local chef to craft fettuccine, ravioli, and tagliatelle by hand, then sit down to eat what you've made with a glass of prosecco to start and limoncello to finish. Small groups mean real conversation and proper instruction on technique—skills you'll actually use again.

2h 30mfrom AUD $82

Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence

Eight-hour private tour departing [Florence](/places/florence) to explore San Gimignano's medieval towers and the Chianti wine country. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through rolling Tuscan hills in a climate-controlled minivan, sharing insights about the region's history, architecture and landscape. Stop where you choose—including optional winery visits for lunch and tastings (your cost). Hotel collection and return included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $595

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast and its amazing beauty

A private eight-hour journey along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with an English-speaking local driver who knows where the crowds don't reach. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at lesser-known spots that reveal why this stretch of coastline captivates people. The driver's local knowledge means discovering tucked-away villages, viewpoints, and experiences beyond the standard postcard views. Bring your own lunch or eat where locals do.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1124

VIP Chianti, Brunello wine & Pienza with lunch From Siena

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

VIP Chianti, Brunello wine & Pienza with lunch From Siena

Eight to nine hours exploring two family-run wineries in Chianti and Montalcino from Siena, with no more than six guests per group. You'll taste Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino alongside organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar, walk through historic cellars, and sit down to homemade pasta, local cheeses, cured meats and bruschetta. A licensed guide leads the experience at a measured pace, letting you linger and chat with winemakers rather than racing between stops.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $391

Cook and Taste with a Local in Messina by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Cook and Taste with a Local in Messina by Cesarine

Step into a Messina cook's kitchen for a three-hour private lesson on three classic regional recipes. You'll work through each dish at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. Your host is part of Cesarine, a network of home cooks across Italy who cook the way they actually eat—no theatre, just genuine Sicilian food knowledge passed on in a real home.

Mount Etna tour with Sicilian tasting

Climb Europe's most active volcano on this 5–6 hour circuit from Catania. Walk across ancient lava fields and reach vantage points at 2,000 metres to watch Etna's smoking craters. Your guide explains the geology and volcanic ecology en route, then you taste wines, honeys and cheeses made on the volcano's fertile slopes. The vehicle handles transport; you handle the terrain on foot.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $100

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Photography in Unique Places Milan

A 90-minute guided photo session through Milan's lesser-known corners and landmark spots with a local photographer. You'll hit picturesque locations while your guide frames shots that capture the city's character. Thirty images come back edited and polished, ready to share or print. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small groups wanting authentic Milan on camera rather than phone snaps.

Transfer From Naples airport or station to Positano and vice versa

Private transfer service connecting Naples airport or train station directly to Positano across the stunning [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This two-hour journey handles the logistics so you can settle in without hassle. Air-conditioned vehicle ensures comfort during the scenic coastal drive. Whether arriving or departing, you'll travel with a professional driver familiar with the route's winding roads and local conditions.

Tropea Cooking Experience

Spend four hours in a Calabrian kitchen learning to cook as locals do. You'll prepare seasonal dishes from scratch alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with wine and coffee. It's less about technique and more about understanding how real home cooking works in Tropea—the ingredients that matter, the shortcuts that don't, the rhythms of a working kitchen.

Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour

Trace the lives of gladiators, emperors and ordinary citizens across Rome's most significant ancient sites on this four-hour private tour. You'll access the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s interior, walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and enter restricted archaeological zones including the frescoed Aula Isiaca shrine and imperial residences. Your accredited guide reveals the daily rhythms and pivotal moments that shaped classical civilisation, moving beyond surface-level sightseeing into the layered complexity of life in ancient Rome.

Amalfi Coast Path of the Gods Hike & Food at Shepherd's Hut

Trek the dramatic limestone cliffs of Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) on this 4–5 hour guided loop from Bomerano. The Path of the Gods delivers unobstructed views of Positano, Praiano, and Capri across turquoise water. Midway, you'll stop at a shepherd's property for lunch: garden vegetables, handmade pasta with tomato sauce, local goat cheese, cured meats, bread and wine. Shaded sections of elm and oak alternate with open ridges carved by caves and terraced vineyards. The route returns you to the starting hamlet.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333

Discover the precious Amalfi Coast by boat

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🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Discover the precious Amalfi Coast by boat

Spend seven hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic limestone cliffs and crystalline waters by private boat. You'll navigate hidden grottoes where sunlight filters through rock arches, stop to swim and snorkel in sheltered coves, and graze on local cheeses, cured meats and fresh fruit whilst sipping prosecco or wine. The boat suits all fitness levels, from young children to experienced swimmers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2365

Discover Salerno: Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Discover Salerno: Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

Explore Salerno's medieval core with a native guide who'll walk you through Roman foundations, Arab-Norman architecture and the birthplace of Europe's first medical school. Over 90 minutes, you'll move through the cathedral's ornate spaces and discover where locals actually eat and drink. A solid primer if you're heading to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), Paestum or Capri next.

Pizza Class experience on Amalfi coast

Learn to hand-stretch and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza on the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in this three-hour class. A local instructor walks you through dough fermentation, sauce application, and wood-fired oven technique, then you'll cook your own pie and eat it straightaway. The experience includes aperitivo-style bruschetta, local wine, and homemade limoncello to finish.

Private Luxury Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at your own rhythm with a private driver and Mercedes sedan over eight to nine hours. Your experienced, English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic coastline while sharing local insights into the region's history and culture. Hotel, port, or property pickups and dropoffs included, with all transport costs covered. Stop where you wish, linger as long as you like, and customise the route to match your pace and interests.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $904

Private Amalfi Coast Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Amalfi to Positano

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Amalfi to Positano

Roll along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic curves in a cherry-red 1972 Fiat 500, departing Amalfi and heading toward Positano over three hours. This private drive takes you past vertical cliffs and sapphire waters, stopping at viewpoints above Praiano and Fiordo di Furore before reaching Positano for an hour to wander its pastel-painted streets. You'll turn heads in this compact classic—locals still wave at it—while your driver shares stories of the coast's villages and history.

3 hoursfrom AUD $416

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