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Tours in Italy

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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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $366
Florence to/from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - Private Transfer
5.0 (24)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $749
Forge your own wedding rings or friendship rings in Tuscany
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $666
Erice walking-tour, the ancient village and local products (all incl)
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

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.

3h 30mfrom AUD $183
Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $225
Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, shape and sauce pasta from a Roman chef in her home kitchen over 3.5 hours. Fiamma, Debora, Maurizio and their dog welcome you into their family space to master tagliatelle all'amatriciana, cavatelli with four-cheese sauce and tiramisù. You'll understand the logic behind Roman sauces rather than just follow steps, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine pairings. Morning or evening slots mean you get lunch or dinner depending on when you book.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150
Exclusive Pompeii with Wine and Lunch on Vesuvius-Skip-the-line
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Exclusive Pompeii with Wine and Lunch on Vesuvius-Skip-the-line

Spend 5–7 hours walking through Pompeii's preserved streets, houses and amphitheatres with a specialist guide, then head to a working vineyard on Vesuvius's slopes for wine tasting and lunch. Your private driver collects you from accommodation, skip-the-line tickets are sorted, and the winery visit includes regional food and wines like Lacrima Christi. Choose the standard option for a solid overview, or go Premium Plus for three hours exploring deeper, including the Villa of the Mysteries with its extraordinary wall paintings.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $795
Private tour of the island of Ischia with Gozzo Aprea 35ft
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private tour of the island of Ischia with Gozzo Aprea 35ft

Spend seven hours exploring Ischia aboard a private 35ft Gozzo, anchoring at volcanic hot springs and secluded coves around Italy's verdant spa island. Your skipper navigates you past thermal waters at Sorgeto and the pastel-hued fishing village of Sant'Angelo, with time to swim and snorkel in crystalline bays. Includes all equipment, refreshments, and pickup from your nearest port.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1166
Private Transfer from Naples to Positano
5.0 (24)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples to Positano's clifftop villages in roughly two to three hours. Your driver handles the winding [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) road while you settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and cold water on tap. Bilingual crew (English and Spanish speakers) ready to chat or point out landmarks, leaving you free to watch the coastline unfold.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $167
Watercolor Private Tour at Villa Borghese Rome with Guido
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Watercolor Private Tour at Villa Borghese Rome with Guido

Paint three iconic corners of Villa Borghese under the guidance of Guido Sistopaoli, a watercolourist with over three decades of experience. This 2.5-hour private session starts at the Sea Horse Fountain and moves between the Temple of Diana and the lakeside Temple of Asclepius, with 45 minutes at each stop to sketch and receive direct instruction. Beginners and experienced painters alike learn practical technique for capturing light and detail in watercolour, with all materials supplied.

2h 30mfrom AUD $100
Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour
5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour

A guided 2.5-hour walking tour through Rome's most recognisable piazzas and fountains. You'll navigate from the Spanish Steps down to Trevi Fountain, then on to the Pantheon's exterior and Piazza Navona, with a guide providing context and stories along the route. The pace is measured, giving you time to absorb each location rather than rush between them. Taxes, guide, and headsets included.

2h 30mfrom AUD $82
Lessons in Mini-Group - 3 hours a day - skiing
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Lessons in Mini-Group - 3 hours a day - skiing

Eighteen hours of small-group ski instruction in Livigno, Italy, delivered by qualified professionals who tailor sessions to individual ability and learning pace. Rather than processing large cohorts, instructors focus intently on each skier's technique, confidence, and progression. The teaching staff undergoes ongoing training in pedagogy and communication, ensuring lessons feel supportive rather than pressured. Three-hour daily blocks allow proper skill absorption without fatigue.

18 hoursfrom AUD $450
Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

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
Cooking class in Tuscan Villa near Cortona
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cooking class in Tuscan Villa near Cortona

Learn to cook traditional pasta and dessert in a working Tuscan villa near Cortona, led by the owner-chef in a relaxed setting. You'll work with ingredients grown and produced on-site, pause midway for an olive oil tasting paired with local wine, then sit down to eat what you've made. The five-hour session wraps with a proper meal at the family table, and you can take home bottles of their oil and wine if you fancy.

5 hoursfrom AUD $214
Falconry experience in Tuscany
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Falconry experience in Tuscany

Spend 90 minutes in the Tuscan countryside learning to handle Harris' buzzard with an experienced falconer. You'll wear a glove and call the bird directly to your arm, watching it dive and soar across open fields. This is hands-on work with a living predator, not a spectator sport. The falconer teaches you the basics of hawk handling whilst your camera captures the moment.

1h 30mfrom AUD $333
4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4 Hours Catamaran Tour to the Scala dei Turchi

A four-hour sailing adventure along Italy's Sicilian coast aboard a twin-hulled catamaran designed for stability and comfort. You'll have the option to swim in crystalline waters, try snorkelling gear, or paddle out on a SUP board. The boat's wide hull means minimal rocking, whether you're standing at the bow, lounging on deck, or below deck staying cool. Licensed skippers handle the navigation, adjusting the route based on weather and sea state.

4 hoursfrom AUD $125
Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples

This 3–4 hour tour threads together three facets of Campania's layered past: a working ceramic studio where artisan techniques persist, a buffalo farm producing milk-based foods, and Paestum's three Doric temples lit dramatically at dusk. You'll meet the craftspeople behind these traditions and witness how Greek, Lucan, and Roman cultures shaped the landscape and its makers. Private transport included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $85
Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

Work alongside Roman pastry chefs in a professional kitchen to craft three Italian classics: a rustic tart, silky panna cotta, and affogato gelato. This 90-minute class in Rome's rare pastry lab gives you hands-on instruction from Chef Nazzareno's team, access to premium ingredients, and recipes to recreate these desserts at home. You'll leave with your own creations and a certificate, plus a welcome glass of Prosecco.

1h 30mfrom AUD $108
Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines

Spend two hours at this independently-owned Tuscan winery, where three to five wines flow straight from their own vineyards into your glass. Walk through the barrel room and production facility, watching how they work with organic grapes and minimal intervention. Pair each pour with local charcuterie, aged cheeses and fresh bread. It's a straightforward afternoon of tasting and conversation, no crowds.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33
Private La Maddalena Archipelago Tour by Sailing Boat from Palau
5.0 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private La Maddalena Archipelago Tour by Sailing Boat from Palau

Spend a full day sailing the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a private boat departing from Palau. This seven-hour voyage takes you to remote islands and sheltered bays where you'll swim, snorkel in crystalline waters, and eat freshly prepared fish lunches on deck. The skipper navigates between white-sand beaches and turquoise coves, adjusting the route to weather and your preferences. Sardinian aperitifs, local wine, and onboard coffee punctuate the journey.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1649
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour + Colosseum Ticket Option
5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour + Colosseum Ticket Option

This 1 hour 40 minute guided walk traces the spine of Ancient Rome from Trajan's Column through the imperial forums to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). You'll traverse Via dei Fori Imperiali, survey the Roman Forum, wander the medieval streets of Rione Monti, and arrive at Rome's most iconic amphitheatre. Your guide unpacks the empire's reach and influence through the ruins themselves, revealing how these structures shaped Western civilisation. Colosseum entry is separate; your guide directs you to the official ticket office at tour's end.

1h 40mfrom AUD $35
Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi
5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full day tour to Pompei with guide, Sorrento,Positano from Napoli/Salerno/Amalfi

An eight-hour loop from Naples, Salerno, or Amalfi that threads together three essential Campania destinations. Start at Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a licensed guide unpacking life frozen in 79 AD, then drift through Sorrento's piazzas and narrow laneways before finishing at Positano's clifftop maze of boutiques and waterfront bars. Travel by private minivan or car with air conditioning and water included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $633
Naturalistic excursion to Ustica
5.0 (24)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Naturalistic excursion to Ustica

A two-hour guided walk through Ustica's protected woodland reveals the island's distinctive plant and animal life. You'll explore the ecological relationships between flora and visitors, including a hands-on segment connecting with the trees themselves. The tour culminates at sunset, where your guide shares techniques for spotting the rare green ray—a fleeting optical phenomenon visible in ideal conditions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $25
Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine tour from Sorrento, licensed guide included
5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine tour from Sorrento, licensed guide included

An eight-hour guided tour from Sorrento combining Pompeii's archaeological treasures with an ascent of Mount Vesuvius and wine tasting. You'll spend two hours exploring the preserved Roman city with a licensed English-speaking guide, climb to Vesuvius's crater rim for sweeping views, then descend to Cantina del Vesuvio for regional dishes and Lacryma Christi wine pairings. The itinerary weaves together the region's volcanic geology, ancient history, and food culture in one day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $743
Full Day Tour of Rome
5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day Tour of Rome

Spend seven hours navigating Rome's most recognisable monuments with a private driver who speaks multiple languages. You'll visit the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, the Appian Way and Catacombs, plus lesser-known spots like Capitol Hill and the Jewish Ghetto. Your driver provides commentary throughout and handles logistics, though you'll explore each site independently. An air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water keep you comfortable between stops.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1349
"Langhe del Barolo" Private E-bike Tour - Asphalt and Dirt Road
5.0 (24)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

"Langhe del Barolo" Private E-bike Tour - Asphalt and Dirt Road

Pedal through the Langhe wine country on e-bike, a UNESCO-listed region near Alba where medieval villages and castle silhouettes dot rolling vineyard slopes. This 6–7 hour guided tour covers roughly 40 kilometres across quiet country lanes and packed dirt tracks, with 640 metres of elevation gain. A Piedmont-based guide handles route calls, mechanical hiccups, and local knowledge—expect proper instruction on technical sections if needed, or easier alternatives if the terrain gets sketchy.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $167
Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill
5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

Cook and eat a three-course Roman dinner on Debora and Fiamma's balcony atop Gianicolo Hill, with views across Rome. Over three hours, you'll work through bruschetta, pasta alla carbonara, and tiramisu whilst your hosts share stories about living in the city, the customs behind each dish, and how Romans actually eat. Wine flows throughout. The group ranges from intimate to twenty-plus, depending on the night—either feels like dining with locals who've adopted you for the evening.

3 hoursfrom AUD $117
Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure
5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

Tour Rome's streets in a silent electric golf cart, covering more ground than walking whilst absorbing the city at a relaxed pace. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll move past major landmarks and discover lesser-known piazzas and viewpoints with a local guide who shares the stories behind the monuments. The quiet vehicle lets you hear Roman life unfolding around you—market vendors, street musicians, café conversations—whilst staying comfortable enough to take in the details that walking tours often rush past.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $152
Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori

Rent a private boat for seven hours and navigate the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at your own pace, no licence needed. Launch from Maiori or Minori and chart your course past Positano and Praiano, explore the dramatic Furore Fjord, and anchor near the Li Galli Islets for a swim. You're in complete control—stop where the mood takes you, linger over views, or drift in quiet coves without the hassle of road traffic or tour schedules.

7 hoursfrom AUD $533
Transfer Naples Positano or vice versa
5.0 (23)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer Naples Positano or vice versa

A straightforward point-to-point transfer linking Naples Airport or Train Station with Positano, covering the winding [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) route in 2–3 hours. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a nameplate in a chilled Mercedes, handling luggage and navigation so you can settle in. One transfer per booking; confirm your flight or train number when reserving.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $183
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Private Tour from Naples
5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Private Tour from Naples

A full-day private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples, visiting Positano's pastel cliffside villages, the medieval streets of Amalfi town, and hilltop Ravello with its gardens and views. Your English or Italian-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal roads, stopping at Conca dei Marini to see the Emerald Grotto, with built-in free time to explore each spot at your own pace. Eight hours total; water and air conditioning included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $966
Walking Tour Vietri Sul Mare: ceramics town on the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (23)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Walking Tour Vietri Sul Mare: ceramics town on the Amalfi Coast

Explore Vietri Sul Mare, the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s ceramics heartland, on a 1 hour 15 minute walking tour led by a local guide. Wind through narrow streets lined with workshops to understand how artisans developed the distinctive hand-painted earthenware style that defines the region. See potters at work, visit viewpoints overlooking the coastline, and taste a regional speciality to complete your introduction to this colourful working town.

1h 15mfrom AUD $67
Private transfer from Naples to Positano and vice versa
5.0 (23)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer from Naples to Positano and vice versa

Point-to-point transfer service between Naples and Positano covering the scenic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) route in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles navigation whilst you settle into a climate-controlled sedan with onboard WiFi and refreshments. English and Spanish-speaking staff greet you with local knowledge and assist with luggage. Booking is flexible around your flight times or schedule, and the service accommodates families with infants, prams, and specialised seating.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $238
Private Amalfi Coast Cruise: Positano, Amalfi & Swim Stops
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Cruise: Positano, Amalfi & Swim Stops

Spend eight hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic stretches. Your private skipper navigates past the Li Galli islands, Fiordo di Furore, and hidden coves inaccessible by land, stopping wherever conditions and your mood allow. Swim in crystalline bays, wander through Positano and Amalfi at leisure, and anchor for lunch at waterfront trattorias. The boat carries a maximum of twelve, making this a genuinely intimate way to see why this coastline has captured imaginations for centuries.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1574
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour
5.0 (23)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour

A private 3.5-hour guided tour of Rome's three most significant ancient sites. Skip the queues at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and explore both levels where gladiators once fought, then walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a blue-badge guide who contextualises the ruins and brings emperors, senators, and everyday Romans to life. You'll move through two millennia of political intrigue, architecture, and daily life across streets where Julius Caesar himself once walked.

3h 30mfrom AUD $466
Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother

Learn to cook Roman dishes in a three-hour class led by Janice and Francesca, who channel their grandmother's decades of restaurant expertise. You'll master gnocchi and other Italian staples, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine. The focus is practical technique and family recipes you'll want to recreate at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $217
DA Rome to your cruise ship in Civitavecchia Port
5.0 (23)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

DA Rome to your cruise ship in Civitavecchia Port

Skip the scramble for a taxi in Rome's hectic streets. This private minivan service whisks you from your hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port in 90 minutes, with a driver who arrives 15 minutes early and handles your luggage. The vehicle carries special authorisation from port authorities to access cruise terminals directly, making the journey straightforward before you board.

1h 30mfrom AUD $225
Canyoning of Codula Fuili in Cala Gonone
5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Canyoning of Codula Fuili in Cala Gonone

Descend Codula Fuili, one of Sardinia's most dramatic limestone canyons, in a 5-hour adventure through water-carved passages and soaring rock walls. Starting in the Supramonte plateau, you'll rappel down sections up to 20 metres, squeeze through narrow gorges, and emerge at the wild sweep of Cala Fuili beach for a swim in the crystalline Gulf of Orosei. Suitable for beginners aged 8 and up who are reasonably fit.

5 hoursfrom AUD $117
Scenic Horseback Ride, Wine Tasting & Lunch on Mt. Vesuvius
5.0 (23)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Scenic Horseback Ride, Wine Tasting & Lunch on Mt. Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius's volcanic slopes reveal themselves from horseback, leading to an afternoon tasting wines grown in mineral-rich ash soil at a family winery near the Bay of Sorrento. The 4-hour experience pairs the ride with a traditional Italian lunch and wine pairings, moving at a pace that suits riders of any background. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you beforehand, and your guide navigates the route based on conditions and logistics.

4 hoursfrom AUD $192
Etna Food and Wine Tour from Taormina
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Etna Food and Wine Tour from Taormina

A seven-hour food and wine tour from Taormina led by local guides Chris and Barbara, who take small groups to family-owned producers on Mount Etna's slopes. You'll taste wines, oils, cheeses and other Sicilian specialities made outside industrial channels, eat lunch at a working farm, and experience how people actually live in these villages rather than how they're packaged for visitors. Transport, tastings and one wine glass per person are included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $533
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