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The Best of Rome a Unique Running Experience

★ 5.0 (25)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

The Best of Rome a Unique Running Experience

Combine sightseeing with a steady jog through Rome's historic centre, guided by a local runner who knows the backstreets and landmarks equally well. This 1–30 minute outing ditches the coach queues in favour of movement, letting you tick off major sights while keeping your heart rate up. You'll cover ground faster than walking tours, spot hidden corners most visitors miss, and finish with espresso and the guide's local knowledge.

1 min – 30 minfrom AUD $117

Traditional Cooking School On The Hills Of Sorrento

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Traditional Cooking School On The Hills Of Sorrento

Learn to cook Campania's timeless dishes in a hilltop kitchen overlooking Sorrento. This 3.5-hour class walks you through selecting vegetables from the garden, then preparing three dishes rooted in family traditions passed down through generations. Work with seasonal produce, master simple techniques, and eat what you've made. The menus rotate between land vegetables, seafood, and pizza—each telling the story of how locals actually cook at home.

Mondello & The Royal Park of Favorita

Pedal through Palermo's coastal and royal heritage on this 4–5 hour guided cycle tour. Starting from the 19th-century fishing quarter of Borgo dell'Arenella—home to the Florio family's Belle Époque villa—you'll ride along the shoreline to the sandy stretch of Mondello, then inland through the sprawling Favorita Park. This 400-hectare former royal hunting ground, established in 1799, shelters the Palazzina Cinese, a Bourbon retreat. The route returns you to the city centre, weaving together Palermo's industrial past, maritime character and aristocratic landscapes.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $150

Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif

★ 5.0 (25)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif

Charter a private 1960s wooden speedboat on Lake Como and cover the shoreline at your own pace. Over 2–7 hours, you'll zip between lakeside villages and grand villas with a skipper who knows the waterfront's backstories. Stops include swimming in clear water and sipping aperitifs onboard. Tailored for couples, small groups, or anyone marking a milestone—proposals, anniversary shots, intimate celebrations all fit the mood.

2 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $306

Discover Langhe wines with private tour and expert sommelier

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Discover Langhe wines with private tour and expert sommelier

Spend four to six hours exploring two renowned wineries across Barolo and Barbaresco with a sommelier guide boasting over a decade's regional knowledge. You'll meet winemakers, taste their productions, and break for lunch at a traditional osteria sampling regional dishes (at your own cost). Private transport covers collection from Canelli, Neive, and Alba, with chilled water and cellar access included throughout.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $308

Trasferimento dall'aeroporto di Fiumicino a Roma città

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Trasferimento dall'aeroporto di Fiumicino a Roma città

Private car transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome city centre. Your driver meets you at arrivals and handles luggage while you settle in for the 45-minute to just over an hour journey into the capital. Air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and a local who knows the quickest routes mean you start your Roman holiday properly rested, not frazzled by public transport queues.

45 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $100

Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis

★ 5.0 (25)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis

Explore the countryside around Assisi on a three-hour guided walk tracing Saint Francis's path through the landscape he knew. Your guide reveals how Francis stripped away the Church's excess to live by Christ's teachings of restraint and authenticity. This isn't a rushing tour—it's designed for those willing to sit with stillness and absorb the quiet spaces that shaped his convictions.

Sicilian Fresh Pasta Cooking Class – Arenella Experience

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape two varieties of Sicilian pasta by hand using nothing but flour, eggs and technique passed down through generations. Based in Arenella, this 2.5-hour session walks you through the entire process under guidance, ending with a chance to taste what you've made alongside local wine. Small groups keep things relaxed and personal, making it equally suited to families, couples or solo travellers seeking an authentic kitchen moment rather than a tourist performance.

2h 30mfrom AUD $183

Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

A 6–8 hour private drive through Sicily's northeastern coast, hitting Savoca's Godfather-linked church and bar, then climbing to Castelmola for cathedral views and Mount Etna sightlines. Taormina's Corso Umberto opens onto Greek theatre ruins, boutiques and local cafés. Return routes sweep past Isola Bella's balcony viewpoint and Messina's Cristo Re monument, with stops for arancini, granita or cannoli before the cathedral's astronomical clock.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $250

Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalù

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalù

Private transfer service from Palermo airport to Cefalù, taking roughly 90 minutes. The driver handles the route personally, adjusting the atmosphere to suit your mood—whether you want chat or quiet. Climate-controlled vehicle, complimentary water, and onboard Wi-Fi included. Fuel and motorway tolls covered. Works for families with infants (prams and specialist seats available) and all mobility levels.

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Aprea Milano 8,3m

Explore Ischia's coastline aboard a private 8.3-metre Gozzo Aprea, with a skipper who knows the island's hidden corners. This 7–8 hour charter covers secluded coves, rocky outcrops perfect for snorkelling, and swimming spots most day-trippers miss. You'll set the pace—linger where you want, move on when you're ready. Fuel, snorkel kit, towels and refreshments included. Pickup from your chosen Ischia port.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1216

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

Learn to make two Palermitan pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local home cook in this three-hour private class. You'll work through each recipe step-by-step, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian wines. Your host is part of Le Cesarine, a network of passionate home cooks across Italy who teach in their own kitchens. Families of any age are welcome.

Cooking class, visit to the wine cellar, 2500 year old granaries

Spend four hours learning to cook Italian dishes from a professional chef, then taste your three-course creation paired with Prosecco and Chianti. Between cooking and eating, you'll descend into a 2500-year-old Etruscan wine cellar carved underground, where you'll sample the very wines accompanying your meal. The experience blends hands-on cookery, wine knowledge, and archaeological discovery into a single afternoon or evening in Italy.

Jubilee Golf Car Tour

Explore six of Rome's most significant churches in a single three-hour golf cart tour, including the three papal basilicas central to the Jubilee tradition. You'll pass through at least one holy door and discover layers of spiritual and artistic heritage across St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, plus Saint Clement, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and Holy Spirit in Sassia. An informed guide connects each site's role in the Jubilee's themes of renewal and redemption.

3 hoursfrom AUD $250

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

MILAN: Private Golf-Cart Tour

Cover Milan's major sights in three hours aboard a private electric golf-cart with a knowledgeable local driver. Move between Sforza Castle, Brera's artistic quarters, Roman ruins, and the contemporary CityLife district without the fatigue of walking. Tailored to your pace, the tour balances Milan's medieval heritage with its contemporary edge, letting you absorb the energy of Italy's most cosmopolitan city comfortably.

Sorrento Villa Cooking Class with Fresh Harvest Lunch

Learn to cook traditional Sorrentine dishes at a family-run villa perched in the hills above the city. Your hosts—multigenerational locals—walk you through their working garden, vineyard and farm before you harvest ingredients and prepare lunch together. Four hours of hands-on cooking, storytelling and eating in a place that hasn't been retrofitted for tourists. You'll drink their wine, taste the food you've made, and leave with techniques rooted in the region's everyday kitchen.

Pasta Class in Bologna in a 15th-Century Estate Home with Chiara

Cook three dishes from scratch in Chiara's 15th-century kitchen in the Bolognese hills, learning her family recipes with a modern twist. You'll spend two hours making fresh pasta, a seasonal vegetable dish, and either bread or dessert, then eat what you've prepared together. This four-hour private session blends Monte San Pietro tradition with creative technique—regional ingredients reworked to feel new.

With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

Learn to make three Italian classics—pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisù—in a 17th-century palazzo with Tiziana, a certified pesto specialist. This two-hour hands-on class covers technique from scratch, starting with the mortar-and-pestle method for authentic pesto. You'll prepare each dish, taste your work, and leave with the confidence to recreate them at home. All equipment, ingredients, prosecco, and brunch are provided.

Amalfi Coast and Capri Private Boat Day Tour from Amalfi

This seven-hour private boat charter departs from Amalfi and lets you set your own pace along the dramatic coastline and out to Capri. You'll navigate past towering cliffs, hidden grottos, and pastel villages clinging to the rocks, with flexibility to anchor in quiet coves for swimming or find a harborside restaurant for lunch. The skipper handles navigation while you take in the Mediterranean at your leisure—no rushing between scheduled stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Private Transfer : Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome (or Return)

★ 5.0 (25)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer : Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome (or Return)

Skip the port hassle with a private car between Civitavecchia cruise terminal and Rome city centre or airports. Your driver meets you at the port, handles the route in under two hours, and deposits you refreshed at your destination. Modern vehicles, professional operators, and door-to-door service mean you arrive on your own schedule, not a tour bus's.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $215

Semi-Private Truffle Hunting & lunch @ Winery, San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Semi-Private Truffle Hunting & lunch @ Winery, San Gimignano

Hunt for truffles alongside a professional and his dogs in Chianti's vineyards and woodlands, then sit down to a four-course Tuscan lunch built entirely around what you've just found, paired with local wines. The day finishes in San Gimignano, where medieval towers rise above rolling hills and you can grab gelato from a world champion if the mood takes you. Seven to eight hours from [Florence](/places/florence).

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $799

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Deluxe Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast

A private eight-to-nine-hour exploration of three [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages, each with distinct character. Start in Positano, wandering pastel-hued lanes and designer shops perched above turquoise water. Move to Amalfi town to see the striking Arab-Norman cathedral and medieval streets. End high in Ravello, where clifftop gardens frame sweeping coastal views. Your guide tailors stops to your interests, uncovering quieter spots beyond the main crowds.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $575

Amarone-Valpolicella tour. Visit Verona. From Venice

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Amarone-Valpolicella tour. Visit Verona. From Venice

A six-hour private tour from Venice that pairs Verona's architectural landmarks with tastings in the Valpolicella wine region. A sommelier guides you through the Arena, Castelvecchio, and Piazza dei Signori before heading to a family-run winery where you'll taste Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto alongside local charcuterie and cheese. You'll learn how the appassimento drying method shapes these distinctive reds.

Amalfi Coast private driver to Ravello and Amalfi in total relax

Spend a full day exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a private driver who knows the region intimately. This 8–9 hour tour takes you to Ravello and Amalfi at your own pace, skipping the motorcoach rush. Your driver handles navigation and logistics while you settle in, chat, and soak up the coastal villages. The air-conditioned comfort means you can relax between stops rather than fighting traffic or ferry schedules.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $666

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Framura express

A 2–3 hour speedboat adventure along Italy's Levante coast, launching from Framura's harbour near the train station. You'll explore hidden coves and sea caves by fast dinghy, snorkel in crystalline waters teeming with fish, and swim in secluded grottos. The boat carries local focaccia and [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) white wine, making this equal parts sightseeing and leisurely float. Depart from Levanto pier on request.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $117

3 Hour Florence Pasta Making & Unlimited wine

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

3 Hour Florence Pasta Making & Unlimited wine

Learn to roll, shape and cook two varieties of fresh pasta alongside a Florentine chef, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine. This three-hour class covers the fundamentals of Italian pasta-making in a hands-on setting, finishing with homemade tiramisu. You'll leave with genuine techniques and written recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $163

Day trip Rome in Bracciano, Anguillara and Trevignano Romano

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day trip Rome in Bracciano, Anguillara and Trevignano Romano

Three lakeside villages anchor this six to eight-hour loop north of Rome. You'll explore Bracciano's medieval lanes and hilltop castle, wander Anguillara's waterfront, and discover Trevignano Romano's quieter charm overlooking Lago di Bracciano. Private transport, WiFi, and refreshments included. Groups of four get hotel pickup; smaller groups meet at Cinecittà Metro. Early starts available.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $141

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Excursions to the Palermo coast

Explore Palermo's rocky shoreline aboard a small boat, island-hopping along the northern coast from Addaura eastward. This eight-hour outing takes you past secluded swimming spots and anchorages, with time to dive, snorkel, or simply float in clear water. The boat moves at an easy pace, stopping at coves where you can slip overboard or rest on deck with a cold drink.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1069

Daily Private Boat Tour in the La Maddalena Archipelago

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Daily Private Boat Tour in the La Maddalena Archipelago

Spend seven to eight hours cruising the La Maddalena Archipelago with Charlie, a skipper born on these islands who knows every inlet, wreck, and geological quirk. His knowledge runs deep—he'll steer you between granite outcrops, explain the layered history etched into the landscape, and point out what makes each island distinct. The route flexes to suit your interests, whether you're keen on swimming, photography, or simply drifting between turquoise coves. Charlie's reliability and local roots mean you're in capable hands.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Rimini by Cesarine

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Rimini by Cesarine

Roll and shape fresh pasta by hand, then craft two distinct varieties from scratch alongside a local Cesarina in her Rimini home. You'll also master tiramisu, Italy's most celebrated dessert. This three-hour class caps off with tasting everything you've made, paired with prosecco and nibbles. Small groups mean genuine interaction with fellow cooking enthusiasts rather than anonymous crowds.

Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour

Pedal through Chianti's rolling vineyard country on electric bikes, starting near Siena and passing the medieval Brolio Castle and stone villages en route. Over 5–6 hours, you'll visit a working winery for tastings, then sit down to a spread of local meats, cheeses and bruschetta at a restaurant in Castelnuovo Berardenga. A private guide leads the way; the e-bikes handle the hills so you can focus on the landscape and wine.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $433

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples Airport directly to Sorrento in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with complimentary water and WiFi. One brief photo stop lets you capture the Campania landscape en route, so you arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $383

Full-Day Private Guided Boat Tour in Capri

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full-Day Private Guided Boat Tour in Capri

Spend seven hours aboard a private boat circling Capri's dramatic coastline, diving into turquoise coves and exploring sea caves carved into limestone cliffs. Your skipper navigates beneath the Faraglioni rock formations, past the Natural Arch, and into the Green and White Grottos, with time to swim in crystal water and visit Marina Grande. Choose to explore Capri's hilltop village on foot or stay waterborne—the itinerary flexes to suit your pace.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2298

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Mount Pellegrino MTB EXPERIENCE

Explore Monte Pellegrino's nature reserve on electric mountain bikes, tackling the historic routes once traversed by pilgrims heading to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia. This 4–5 hour ride climbs through Palermo's spiritual landmarks—including the sacred cave where a Phoenician goddess was once venerated—before reaching the wartime plateau with its sweeping coastal views. Descend via single-track designed for MTB riders, pause for local street food, then roll back into the city on panoramic tarmac.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $142

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

Explore Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient core, with a local guide who unpacks the island's Greek and Roman layers across two hours. You'll start at the Temple of Apollo, Sicily's oldest Greek structure, then wind through medieval streets while your guide shares stories of daily life across millennia. The tour wraps with regional wine and traditional food, giving you genuine flavour alongside the history.

Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)

A three-hour guided walk through Trastevere's medieval lanes with a local Roman, stopping at family-run food stalls and trattorias. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's specialities—from crispy supplì and wood-fired pizza to house-made gelato and Aperol spritzes—before settling down to a proper sit-down dinner. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes.

Florence to/from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - Private Transfer

Skip the station queues and transport hassles with a direct private car service between [Florence](/places/florence) and Civitavecchia cruise port. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you straight to the terminal in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, giving you back those three hours to relax rather than navigate Italian public transport. All fees are included upfront—no surprises at handover.

Forge your own wedding rings or friendship rings in Tuscany

Spend four hours learning metalworking in a Tuscan workshop, crafting your own silver or gold ring from scratch. A goldsmith guides you through heating, shaping, soldering and finishing—no experience needed. Melt down old jewellery if you wish and walk away with a completed ring, plus regional snacks and refreshments halfway through.

Erice walking-tour, the ancient village and local products (all incl)

Wander the medieval hilltop village of Erice on Sicily's northwestern coast with a knowledgeable local guide over three and a half hours. Navigate narrow stone passages dating back centuries whilst hearing the layered stories—ancient Greek foundations, Norman strongholds, baroque churches—that shaped this dramatically positioned settlement. Visit working artisan studios where traditional carpet weavers still use wooden looms and potters shape clay by hand, techniques passed down through generations. Round it out with tastings of almond pastries, the village's signature confection.

Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

A guided 2.5-hour archaeological tour of Pompeii that covers the site's most significant structures and artefacts. Your guide uses straightforward explanations and radio headsets to make the history accessible across the group. You'll walk the main ruins with expert commentary, then have free time to explore further on your own within the park boundaries.

2h 30mfrom AUD $67

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