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COMBO: Rome's Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome's Dark Side Ghost Tour

★ 5.0 (23)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

COMBO: Rome's Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome's Dark Side Ghost Tour

Stack two separate 2-hour evening walks through Rome's shadier chapters: the Capuchin Crypts with its 3,500 skeletal arrangements, and a ghost-focused ramble through backstreets tied to executions, poisonings and supernatural sightings. Book both and save, then choose to run them back-to-back with a break or across different nights. Entrance to the crypts included. Suitable for curious adults of any fitness level.

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.

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.

Canyoning at the foot of Etna

Descend into volcanic canyons at Etna's base on this four-hour canyoning adventure. You'll abseil down watercourse-carved gorges using proper mountaineering kit, guided by trained instructors through medium-difficulty terrain. The route adjusts based on water flow and weather, so expect flexibility. All safety gear—wetsuit, harness, helmet, specialist shoes—is supplied. This demands moderate fitness; it's not for pregnant travellers or those with heart concerns.

Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento, or vice versa

Private sedan or minivan transport connecting Rome and Sorrento with a bilingual driver who shares local knowledge along the way. The 240-kilometre journey can include a 2–2.5 hour stop at Pompeii, Herculaneum, or Mt. Vesuvius, letting you break up the drive with genuine archaeology rather than rushing through it. Pickup from your accommodation, station, port, or airport is included.

from AUD $869

Rome Golf Cart Tour from Villa Borghese Gardens

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Golf Cart Tour from Villa Borghese Gardens

Skip Rome's congested main roads and explore the city's classical heart from a golf cart, navigating quiet back streets to reach major monuments, piazzas, and fountains. This three-hour guided tour lets you pause at each site to wander inside buildings and soak in surroundings without fighting traffic, crowds, or exhaust fumes. Your English-speaking driver takes you through colourful neighbourhoods most visitors miss, revealing how Romans actually move through their city.

Cooking Class in a former Artist Monastery in the Heart of Monopoli

Step into a working artist's home in Monopoli's old town for a three-hour dive into Apulian cooking. A local designer walks you through seasonal dishes using ingredients sourced from nearby farms, teaching technique while sharing stories about the region's food culture. You'll make fresh pasta and dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've prepared alongside local wine and coffee.

Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Front of the Vatican

Master the art of Neapolitan pizza-making from a seasoned pizzaiolo in a central Rome location steps from the Vatican. This one-hour hands-on class teaches you dough technique, ingredient selection, and the regional traditions behind Italy's most iconic dish. You'll shape, stretch, and bake your own pizza, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside fresh seasonal ingredients sourced by your instructor.

1 hourfrom AUD $123

Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Tour Swimming and Lunch

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Tour Swimming and Lunch

Trade Rome's summer gridlock for a day on Ponza, an island off Italy's coast accessible by a swift ferry crossing. This 14-hour excursion whisks you from central Rome to the harbour, then onto a five-hour boat loop around Ponza's craggy shoreline. You'll dip into secluded coves, explore sea caverns, and hear stories of the island's past from your guide. A proper pasta lunch and local wine arrive onboard whilst you float between swimming stops. Back on land, an hour of wandering gives you time to browse harbour shops or taste gelato before the evening return to Rome.

14 hoursfrom AUD $214

Full Day Tour Pompeii–Sorrento -Positano

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour Pompeii–Sorrento -Positano

An eight-hour drive through Campania's most storied coastline, connecting Pompeii's haunting ruins with the clifftop villages of Sorrento and Positano. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and logistics while you explore independently—perfect for travellers who want flexibility without the hassle of rental cars or public transport. You'll cover ancient sites, dramatic seascapes, and charming towns at your own pace, with someone reliable managing the vehicle and tackling Campania's unpredictable roads.

8 hoursfrom AUD $566

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems

Explore Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure on a private 4–6 hour tour along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your local guide leads you through each village's harbour-front streets, past pastel-coloured buildings and boutiques stocked with regional delicacies. Ferry between the two towns (or travel by coach in winter), pause for a swim if the mood takes, then settle in for focaccia and local wine. Add optional cooking classes or wine tastings to deepen your connection to the region's food culture.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $583

Private Tour: Chianti Region Tour by Minivan

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour: Chianti Region Tour by Minivan

Spend eight hours rolling through Chianti's rolling hills in a private minivan, stopping at a family-run winery to taste wines and eat lunch at your own pace. Your driver provides running commentary on the region's history and landscape as you wind past cypress-lined roads, medieval villages frozen in time, and terraced vineyards. This is Tuscany without the coach groups—quiet hamlets, genuine hospitality, and the chance to linger wherever catches your eye.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1237

Rome: Private Walking Tour of Highlights & Secret Spots

★ 5.0 (23)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Private Walking Tour of Highlights & Secret Spots

A three-hour private walking tour through Rome's layered history, moving between ancient ruins, Renaissance squares, and neighbourhood backstreets with a local guide. You'll see the Pantheon, Campo de Fiori market, the spot where Julius Caesar fell, the Jewish Ghetto, Theatre of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, and Palatine Hill, finishing at Tiber Island. The tour includes a tasting of supplì, a Roman street-food staple of fried rice and cheese.

Private Transfer : From Rome to FCO airport

Direct transfer from Rome to Fiumicino Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver handles luggage and navigates traffic, leaving you to relax during the 50-minute journey. Experienced, English-speaking professionals who know the city inside-out manage the whole process—no hassle, no surprises, just a straightforward ride timed to your flight.

The Spanish Quarters, Street Art and Local Market Tour in Naples

Navigate the Quartieri Spagnoli with a neighbourhood native who reads the quarter's layered identity—devotional shrines rubbing shoulders with bold street art, laundry strung across centuries-old facades, and the everyday choreography of Neapolitan life. This two-hour walk threads through cramped alleyways lined with family-run shops, stops at a working market, and finishes with a taste of local food, sweet or savoury. You'll move at street pace, not tour-coach speed.

Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento

A seven-hour private boat tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates the dramatic coastline, stopping at secluded coves and villages like Positano. Swim in turquoise waters, explore pastel-coloured towns perched on cliffs, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout. Ideal for celebrating with family or friends, with personalised service from start to finish.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1799

Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

★ 5.0 (23)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

A 3-hour private walking tour of Ravenna with a local guide reveals the city's extraordinary mosaic legacy and layered history spanning Roman and Byzantine periods. You'll explore well-preserved monuments and architectural gems that earned Ravenna its reputation as a centre of artistic achievement. Your guide unpacks how this small Adriatic town became a powerhouse of early Christian and imperial culture, with stories embedded in the intricate tilework and stonework around every corner.

Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance

A three-hour guided tour of Vatican City's artistic treasures, moving from the Pio-Clementine Museums through Renaissance masterworks to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgment. You'll walk past classical sculptures including the Laocoon group, navigate the 16th-century Gallery of Maps, step into the Raphael and Borgia apartments where popes once lived, then stand beneath one of history's most commanding frescoes. Skip-the-line access and a licensed guide lead you through galleries most visitors queue hours to see, finishing at the entrance to Saint Peter's Basilica.

Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano

A private chef arrives at your accommodation in Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, or Fasano to prepare authentic Puglian cuisine tailored to your preferences. Over 4.5 hours, you'll experience regional cooking traditions in the comfort of your own space—whether that's a holiday home, apartment, or masseria. The chef handles all cooking and cleanup, leaving you to savour the meal without the effort. Menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, or other dietary needs.

Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, cut, and cook fresh pasta from scratch on a Rome rooftop, then master two classic Italian cocktails in a hands-on three-hour session. A small group works alongside a local chef, moving through each technique at a relaxed pace before sitting down together to eat what you've made. The setting overlooks the city, the instruction is practical rather than theatrical, and you'll leave knowing how to recreate both dishes at home.

Private Chianti Classico Wine Tasting Tour in Two Family Wineries

Spend five hours in the Chianti Classico hills visiting two family-owned wineries where the producers themselves greet you. Your local guide drives you through the region's rolling vineyards, sharing stories of winemaking traditions and village life. Taste Chianti Classico alongside cured meats, cheese and olive oil in intimate, unhurried settings designed to feel like a friend's invitation rather than a commercial operation.

Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento

A comprehensive 9-hour journey from Sorrento through three of southern Italy's most significant archaeological sites. Spend two hours with a licensed guide exploring Pompeii's street-level ruins, then move to Herculaneum where volcanic ash preserved timber beams and household objects in striking detail. The day concludes with a hike up Mount Vesuvius itself, the volcano responsible for both sites' preservation, offering views across the Bay of Naples from the crater rim.

9 hoursfrom AUD $894

Rome Key Sights Golf Cart Tour | Private & Groups

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Key Sights Golf Cart Tour | Private & Groups

Cruise Rome's layered streets in a golf cart, blending classical landmarks with neighbourhood gems over two-and-a-half to three hours. Navigate ancient piazzas, Renaissance fountains and soaring churches from a vantage that lets you cover ground without the walk-fatigue. Small groups (up to seven) gather at convenient spots, or book privately with hotel collection and a local guide who reads the city's texture—the stories embedded in stonework and street patterns that casual tourists miss.

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $624

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.

Simply Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour con Giovanni

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a traditional wooden gozzo with skipper Giovanni, departing from Positano for a 6-hour coastal journey. You'll cruise past Positano's clifftop villages, slip into the hidden Furore Fjord, pass the Saracen tower at Capo di Conca, and finish with a 2-hour stop in Amalfi itself. The boat carries sparkling wine and water; lunch happens ashore at your choice of waterfront restaurants. Departs 10 AM, returns 4 PM.

Florence City Center w/ Accademia & David Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Spend 2.5 hours navigating [Florence](/places/florence)'s Renaissance core with a small group of no more than 8 people. This guided tour takes you through the city's most significant sites and into the Accademia, where you'll stand before Michelangelo's David. Your guide unpacks Florence's artistic legacy and the figures who shaped it, with all museum entry fees included and no queues to battle.

2h 30mfrom AUD $221

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Rome

Skip the crowded buses and navigate Rome's heart via electric tuk tuk with a private driver fluent in English. Over three hours, you'll cruise past the city's most recognisable monuments—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon—at your own pace. Your driver steers you through narrow cobbled streets and piazzas that cars can't reach, revealing how Romans actually move through their city. It's sightseeing without the walking fatigue or tour-group shuffle.

Uffizi Gallery Florence Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore the Renaissance masterworks that shaped Western art on this intimate 2.5-hour guided tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi Gallery. With groups capped at eight people, you'll move through galleries housing works by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli and Caravaggio without the crush of crowds that defines Italy's most-visited museum. Your expert guide contextualises the paintings and sculptures as you walk the corridors where these artists once worked and exhibited.

2h 30mfrom AUD $221

Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

Cruise Rome's most celebrated squares and tucked-away corners on a private Vespa, with a photographer riding along to capture your journey. This two-hour tour hits the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Vatican views, Piazza Popolo, and lesser-known spots like Aventine Hill's Orange Garden. You'll receive ten professionally retouched photos within 48 hours—keepsakes that actually look like you, not tourist-board stock shots.

2 hoursfrom AUD $132

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Golf Car Tour Rome

Skip the crowded walking routes and explore Rome's most celebrated sights by golf cart over two hours. Your licensed guide navigates the chaotic cobblestone streets while you sit back and absorb the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, and Piazza Navona from a perch that lets you actually see what's around you. The cart's electric engine means you'll glide past locals without the usual tourist chaos, and built-in radio headsets keep you locked into commentary that moves beyond the standard spiel.

cooking class Pizza with a View of Florence Cathedral

Learn to shape and top authentic Italian pizza on a sixth-floor terrace overlooking [Florence](/places/florence)'s cathedral. This two-hour class with a professional chef covers dough preparation through baking, with all equipment provided. You'll cook your own dinner while sipping Tuscan wine and taking in sweeping views of the city's most iconic landmark.

2 hoursfrom AUD $200

Daytrip from Naples to Amalfi Coast, Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Daytrip from Naples to Amalfi Coast, Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

A nine-hour private drive from Naples explores three celebrated [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages. You'll visit Positano's pastel-hued clifftop streets, the ceramics-filled Amalfi town centre, and Ravello's terraced gardens and coastal views. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your Naples hotel or cruise port and returns you at day's end, handling the notorious cliff-road driving so you can focus on the landscape.

2H Wakeboard and Wakesurf on Lake Como with Mastercraft Boat

Launch from Lake Como for two hours of wakeboarding and wakesurfing aboard a Mastercraft with Larry, a seasoned instructor who'll dial in your technique between runs. You'll carve across the water with alpine villas and mountain backdrop, punctuated by glassy moments to catch your breath. The boat carries everything—boards, bindings, life jackets—plus cold drinks and prosecco to mark the day. No experience necessary; Larry adjusts difficulty to your level.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1249

★ 5.0 (22)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Mount Etna: All around E-bike

Traverse Mount Etna's south flank to north-east ridge on a full-suspension e-bike, covering nearly 100 kilometres of off-road terrain in seven-and-a-half hours. Certified nature guides lead you through shifting volcanic landscape—lava fields, sparse vegetation, rocky outcrops—explaining the mountain's geology, botany and wildlife as you ride. Modern e-bikes (Mondraker, KTM, Cannondale) handle the technical sections; you pedal when it matters.

Rome Photo Masterclass: Private Tour & Workshop

Work with National Geographic contributor Marco Bulgarelli to photograph Rome's historic core across four hours, timing your shots around golden hour light. You'll master travel photography fundamentals—urban landscapes, portraits, street scenes, architecture—while building a genuine travel album rather than collecting postcards. The itinerary adapts to sunset timing and your interests, whether that's the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican approaches, or quieter churches. Rain sharpens the mood; your camera or phone works fine.

Syracuse private boat with aperitif

A two-hour private boat journey along Syracuse's coastline, launching from Ortigia's baroque waterfront and pushing northward past dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes. You'll cruise past the cathedral and Maniace fortress before anchoring in a secluded cove for a swim in the Ionian Sea, with Sicilian charcuterie and prosecco served on deck.

Family cooking class

A three-hour Italian cooking class where families learn to hand-roll pasta and prepare traditional dishes using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients. You'll work in a kitchen stocked with estate-grown produce and extra virgin olive oil, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and oil tastings. The instructor champions minimal processing and in-house production—no shortcuts, no supermarket staples. Gluten-free and children-focused menus available on request.

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Sunday Tour

Navigate the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on Sunday with Mike, a seasoned guide who's spent two decades unpacking the collections' stories. This 2 hour 20 minute tour trades skip-the-line perks for expert commentary and accessible pricing. You'll move through Renaissance masterworks and sacred spaces with someone who knows the building's history intimately and explains it without pretension. Ideal for first-timers wanting substance without the premium price tag.

Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

Cook authentic Sicilian dishes in a local's apartment overlooking the archaeological park. This three-hour class teaches you genuine recipes passed down through generations, with hands-on instruction from a Sicilian cook who explains the cultural roots and modern tweaks of each dish. You'll leave with the confidence to recreate these meals at home. Refreshments including wine, coffee, and water feature throughout.

Kayaking & Snorkeling: Porto Cesareo and Rabbit Island

Paddle through the marine reserve at Porto Cesareo on a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing along Italy's Salento coast. You'll navigate clear lagoon waters to Rabbit Island, explore its beaches and natural history on foot, then swim and snorkel before paddling past a sixteenth-century defensive tower and the town's golden shoreline. Weather permitting, spot submerged Roman columns scattered across the seabed—cargo lost nearly two thousand years ago.

3 hoursfrom AUD $92

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