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Tours in Italy

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Verona Private Walking Tour with Arena Access & Juliet’s Balcony
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Verona Private Walking Tour with Arena Access & Juliet’s Balcony

Explore Verona's layered past with a private guide who shapes the route to suit you. Over two and a half hours, you'll move through the city's architectural spine—from the thunderous Roman Arena to Shakespeare's famous balcony, plus medieval squares, Renaissance courtyards, and ancient bridges. Your guide unpacks each location's story without the noise of a group, and you can pivot toward artisan studios or galleries if something catches your eye. It's history at walking pace, on your terms.

2h 30mfrom AUD $300
Private Boat Tour of Capri from the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour of Capri from the Amalfi Coast

Spend eight hours on a private boat departing the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) bound for Capri, with your skipper tailoring the itinerary to suit your interests. Swim in sheltered coves, navigate around Capri's dramatic coastline and sea stacks, and explore the protected waters of Li Galli marine reserve. The boat reaches Nerano village by mid-day, where waterfront restaurants serve local catches—a perk of arriving by sea rather than road. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and crew are provided; lunch and the 100€ dock fee are separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3331
Private Boat Tour Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi–Typical Gozzo 850
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour Sorrento to Positano & Amalfi–Typical Gozzo 850

Explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic stretches by private gozzo, departing from Sorrento and sailing past Positano towards Amalfi. This seven-hour coastal voyage takes you past vertical cliffs and pastel villages, with multiple stops for swimming and snorkelling at your request. Your English-speaking skipper steers you round Punta Campanella and adjusts the route to match your preferences, whilst you move between deck and sea.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2998
Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour " Nerano, Positano and Amalfi " from Sorrento

Depart Sorrento by private boat for eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated stretches. You'll navigate to Nerano's luminous waters, Positano's stacked pastel villages, and Amalfi's historic core, with multiple swimming and snorkelling stops en route. Skip the shore crowds entirely—your skipper handles all navigation whilst you float past sea cliffs, hidden grottoes, and coves unreachable by land. Lunch sourced from waterfront trattorias or eaten aboard.

8 hoursfrom AUD $566
Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Rome Port to Rome and Vatican City

A private nine-hour excursion from Civitavecchia port whisks you through Rome's greatest hits—the Pantheon, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill—before diving into Vatican City with skip-the-line museum access and a guide shepherding you through the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Your English-speaking driver handles transport; an official Vatican guide leads you through the galleries. Port pickup and drop-off included.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1332
Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill small group tour
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill small group tour

A three-hour guided tour through Rome's most iconic ancient sites—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your guide brings the city to life with stories of gladiators, emperors and everyday Romans, connecting the stones to the films that made them famous. You'll walk the political and commercial heart of the ancient world, seeing where power was wielded and citizens gathered. Entrance tickets and wireless headsets included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $163
Rome Highlights Private Day Tour by Mercedes Minivan
5.0 (17)
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Rome Highlights Private Day Tour by Mercedes Minivan

A five-hour private tour of Rome's essential landmarks by Mercedes minivan, letting you move between sites without wrestling public transport. Your driver navigates the city's chaotic streets while you relax in air-conditioned comfort, stopping at the attractions that matter to you. Two decades of local knowledge means efficient routing and insider perspective on what you're seeing.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1097
Mindgames of a Mentalist and Strolling through Florence
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Mindgames of a Mentalist and Strolling through Florence

Mentalist Darus leads a two-hour performance and walking tour through [Florence](/places/florence), blending psychological illusions with strolls past the city's landmarks. You'll participate directly in mind-reading tricks and perceptual experiments as Darus demonstrates how suggestion and observation shape what we think we see. Part show, part street wandering—expect to be called on stage and your assumptions challenged.

2 hoursfrom AUD $93
Rome post-cruise private driving tour
5.0 (17)
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Rome post-cruise private driving tour

Skip the port queues and head straight into Rome with a private driver who collects you dockside at Civitavecchia. Over five hours, you'll cruise past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, Vatican, and other landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan whilst your English-speaking guide provides context. Finish at your hotel or airport, no faffing about. Tight schedule means you get a genuine feel for the city's layout and history rather than trudging between packed sites.

5 hoursfrom AUD $566
Create your own Jewellery in Florence
5.0 (17)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
Italy

Create your own Jewellery in Florence

Spend three hours in a [Florence](/places/florence) workshop learning metalsmithing from scratch. You'll bend, shape and finish your own piece using traditional techniques, taking home a handmade creation that captures your time in this Renaissance city. All materials and tools provided, plus refreshments to keep you going.

3 hoursfrom AUD $215
Private transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast, or vice versa
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast, or vice versa

A private chauffeured journey spanning Rome to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) (or return) in a climate-controlled Mercedes or VW, typically 2.5–3 hours depending on traffic. Your bilingual Italian-English driver doubles as a local guide, weaving regional stories into the drive. The route pairs well with optional stops at Pompeii, Herculaneum, or Mt. Vesuvius, extending the day by 2–2.5 hours to transform transport into sightseeing.

from AUD $869
Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento via Pompeii or vice versa
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento via Pompeii or vice versa

Private driven transfer between Naples and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) (Positano or Sorrento) with a 2-hour stop at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your experienced driver navigates the 3.5-hour journey in a comfortable Mercedes, sharing local knowledge of the Campania region. The ruins visit is self-guided—you'll need to arrange a site ticket and optional archaeologist separately, but your driver can advise on how to make the most of your time there.

3h 30mfrom AUD $291
Best Of Messina Shore Excursion: Taormina, Naxos, Isolabella, Castelmola Tour
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Best Of Messina Shore Excursion: Taormina, Naxos, Isolabella, Castelmola Tour

Make the most of a brief Messina port stop with this 5–6 hour loop through Sicily's northeastern coast. You'll visit the clifftop town of Taormina, the beach settlement of Naxos, the rocky Isolabella islet, and the hilltop village of Castelmola, hitting ancient sites, dramatic coastlines, and medieval architecture without rushing. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water included; entrance fees and food are separate.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $250
Trastevere Breakfast to Lunch Food Tour: Coffee, Maritozzi & Wine
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Trastevere Breakfast to Lunch Food Tour: Coffee, Maritozzi & Wine

A three-hour guided food walk through Trastevere tracking Roman breakfast traditions from dawn pastries to midday plates. Start with espresso and cornetto at a neighbourhood bar, then move through the district's cobbled streets to a family-run biscuit workshop and established trattoria. You'll taste both sweet and savoury maritozzi, sample granita, sip wine, and finish with tiramisù. A local guide shares how Romans actually eat these meals, not as museum pieces but as daily habit.

3 hoursfrom AUD $148
Private tour from Florence to CORTONA & MONTEPULCIANO
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private tour from Florence to CORTONA & MONTEPULCIANO

A private eight-hour drive through Tuscan countryside connects two hilltop towns steeped in medieval character. Your driver navigates you from [Florence](/places/florence) through vine-draped valleys to Cortona, where cobbled alleys and sweeping valley views have drawn artists and filmmakers for generations. Next comes Montepulciano, a ridge-top stronghold with unobstructed sightlines across two valleys. Hotel collection and return included; pace it to suit yourself.

8 hoursfrom AUD $579
Private Tour of the Historic Center of Naples with a Local Guide
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour of the Historic Center of Naples with a Local Guide

Spend two hours navigating Naples' historic centre with an archaeologist guide who knows the city's backstreets, baroque palaces and ancient churches intimately. You'll move beyond the postcard spots into quieter corners where daily life unfolds, uncovering local stories, spiritual traditions and the layered history that defines this Southern Italian port. This private tour trades tourist crowds for genuine insight into how Neapolitans actually inhabit their extraordinary urban landscape.

2 hoursfrom AUD $483
All inclusive Capri Boat and City Tour from Sorrento
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

All inclusive Capri Boat and City Tour from Sorrento

Eight-hour boat tour departing Sorrento to explore Capri's dramatic coastline, hidden coves, and hilltop town. You'll swim and snorkel in turquoise waters aboard a well-appointed yacht, enjoy brunch with regional specialities and drinks, then have four hours to wander Capri's centre on foot. A skipper shares local knowledge whilst the crew handles all logistics—fuel, port fees, equipment—so you pay nothing extra on the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $418
Secret Capri - Private boat tour with City Visit and Blue Grotto
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Secret Capri - Private boat tour with City Visit and Blue Grotto

Spend seven hours exploring Capri's coastline and town centre aboard a private vessel with skipper and hostess. You'll get four hours ashore to wander boutiques, sample local restaurants, and visit landmarks at your own pace, plus time in the water with snorkelling gear. Onboard refreshments span water through Prosecco to Limoncello, with aperitivo and brunch featuring regional ingredients. The famous Blue Grotto sits within reach during your island time if you fancy the ticket.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2664
Visit of the Historic Center of Naples with an Expert Guide
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Visit of the Historic Center of Naples with an Expert Guide

Explore Naples' medieval core with a local guide who knows the backstreets and stories others miss. This 2.5-hour walk through the historic centre traces the ancient Decumano Maggiore from Piazza Bellini down Via dei Tribunali, threading past neighbourhood shops and baroque churches. You'll visit Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio and the imposing San Lorenzo Maggiore before finishing at the Cathedral, where the legend of San Gennaro's blood still grips the city. Small groups only—intimate enough to ask questions and linger.

2h 30mfrom AUD $40
Private Boat Tour to discover Capri
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour to discover Capri

Set out on a private boat from Capri for seven to eight hours exploring the island's coastal gems. You'll navigate to secluded coves, sea caves, and the Faraglioni rocks, swimming in transparent waters and viewing the Blue Grotto from the water. The skipper steers while you choose which spots to linger at, with refreshments, snorkelling gear, and onboard showers included. Two hours cover transit between sites; the rest is yours to anchor, swim, and soak in the seascape.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1482
Etna Wine and Oil tasting
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Etna Wine and Oil tasting

Spend two hours at an Etna producer's showroom tasting small-batch wines and oils while learning their stories directly from the makers. You'll work through several local varieties with guidance, paired with brunch, discovering how volcanic soil and altitude shape what ends up in your glass and on your plate. The setting welcomes everyone—prams, wheelchairs, service animals included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
Private Visit to Acetaia with Tasting
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Visit to Acetaia with Tasting

Spend 75 minutes at La Vedetta, a traditional balsamic vinegar producer nestled in Castelvetro's rolling hills, to witness how this iconic condiment develops from grape must to aged complexity. You'll walk through the production areas, taste the results of patient ageing, and enjoy an aperitif with local wines and snacks. The visit suits all mobility levels and family groups.

1h 15mfrom AUD $47
Exclusive ROME - Golf Cart City Tour with Italian Gelato
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Exclusive ROME - Golf Cart City Tour with Italian Gelato

Explore Rome's backstreets and major sites by golf cart over three hours, steered by local guides who know which lanes larger coaches can't access. You'll navigate cobblestone quarters, spot landmarks like the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Pantheon (entry fees separate), and finish with genuine Italian gelato. Hotel pickup and dropoff included; winter tours come with heated blankets and transparent covers.

3 hoursfrom AUD $265
Private Photoshoot at the Trevi Fountain
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Photoshoot at the Trevi Fountain

A 30-minute private photoshoot at Rome's Trevi Fountain with a Rome-based photographer who specialises in capturing candid moments. You'll receive 20-60 professionally edited images without crowds, delivered via a private online gallery. The photographer brings 17 years of experience to proposal moments and special occasions, letting you relax whilst they handle the technical work. Extra photos available for an additional fee.

30 minfrom AUD $63
Noto, Siracusa and Ortigia (private driver with Luxury mercedes)
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Noto, Siracusa and Ortigia (private driver with Luxury mercedes)

Travel through southeastern Sicily's architectural showpiece in a private Mercedes with driver, spending six to seven hours exploring Noto's theatrical Baroque streetscape, Syracuse's layered Greek and Roman heritage, and the island fortress of Ortigia. You'll move between three distinct sites—each offering different eras of Mediterranean civilisation—with flexible time to wander and absorb rather than rush.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $548
Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cook with us in Rome: a Hands-On Cooking Experience 15:30PM class

Spend four hours in a Roman kitchen learning to make fresh pasta by hand alongside experienced chefs. You'll prepare two pasta shapes from scratch, craft a pair of starters, and finish with dessert—all designed around what grows locally and cooks brilliantly in this region. Prosecco and wine flow throughout, and you'll sit down to eat everything you've made.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200
Private transfer Catania Airport (CTA) – Syracuse/Ortigia
5.0 (17)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer Catania Airport (CTA) – Syracuse/Ortigia

A straightforward airport transfer from Catania to Syracuse's Ortigia district, taking 45 minutes to an hour. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with air conditioning, free WiFi, and chilled water. The vehicle is fitted for wheelchairs and prams, and the driver knows the roads well enough to answer questions about what you're passing. No fuss, no markup—just reliable transport to your accommodation.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $250
Palermo Sunrise Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Palermo Sunrise Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

Start your day watching the Palermo coastline transform at first light on this 2.5-hour boat tour departing from Marina Yachting. You'll cruise toward the Queen's Cave, where the dawn colours the water in shades you won't see later. A proper Sicilian breakfast—fresh cannoli, coffee, or tea—arrives on deck as the light builds. Snorkelling in clear waters is optional; plenty choose to simply sit with the view and the sound of the sea. The captain picks conditions and timing, so every trip feels different.

2h 30mfrom AUD $167
Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana and Levanzo with Lunch
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana and Levanzo with Lunch

Spend a full day exploring Favignana and Levanzo, two rugged islands off Sicily's northwest coast, aboard your own private boat. Navigate past sea caves and secluded rocky inlets, dropping anchor at turquoise swimming spots like Cala Rossa and Bue Marino. Bring snorkels or float idle in gin-clear water while the skipper handles the helm. Lunch arrives onboard—local arancini and bread cunzato—as you drift past the historic tuna processing plant. Toast the evening light over Levanzo before heading back.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1082
Milan: Private Tour. Duomo, Gelato Tasting & Last Supper
5.0 (17)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Milan: Private Tour. Duomo, Gelato Tasting & Last Supper

A three-hour private tour led by a local art historian covering Milan's essential landmarks. Start at the refectory housing Leonardo's Last Supper, then head to the Duomo to explore its Gothic interior with guaranteed skip-the-line access. You'll stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II's arcade of fashion and dining, finish at Piazza della Scala to hear about the world's premier opera house, and enjoy complimentary gelato along the way.

3 hoursfrom AUD $983
Pizza and Bread Cooking Class: The Scent of Flour
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Pizza and Bread Cooking Class: The Scent of Flour

Learn to shape and bake authentic Italian bread and pizza from local cooks who've inherited centuries-old techniques passed through their families. This three-hour class in Italy teaches you the fundamentals of dough work, fermentation, and oven craft, finishing with a shared meal of what you've made alongside craft beer or wine from the host's selection.

3 hoursfrom AUD $316
4hr Lake Boat Tour Como-Balbianello-Bellagio-Varenna-Menaggio
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4hr Lake Boat Tour Como-Balbianello-Bellagio-Varenna-Menaggio

A four-hour private boat cruise across Lake Como, calling at Villa d'Este's grounds, Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. You'll navigate waterfront villas and gardens that sit beyond road access, swimming stops included, with prosecco and refreshments aboard. The skipper handles navigation and shares local history; stops and timing flex to suit your group.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1582
Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local

Spend a full day exploring Sabina's three medieval hilltop villages, wandering quiet lanes and sampling regional food whilst a professional photographer captures your journey. Based near Rome, this 10–11 hour outing balances outdoor walking through the countryside with a leisurely lunch break and return transport. Small groups travel in private air-conditioned vehicles rather than coaches, allowing flexibility and personal attention throughout.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $258
Winery tours and tastings in Bolgheri with Wine Guide
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Winery tours and tastings in Bolgheri with Wine Guide

Spend 4–5 hours with a certified wine guide exploring two Bolgheri wineries, tasting Supertuscan wines and indigenous varieties that put this Tuscan corner on the global map. Walk through vineyards, see working cellars, and meet the producers behind the bottles. Your guide unpacks the region's history, its role in modern Italian winemaking, and the real challenges facing small producers. Finish in Bolgheri village with a gelato break.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $416
Rome by Night PRIVATE Bike Tour
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome by Night PRIVATE Bike Tour

Pedal through Rome's most evocative quarters on an electric bike as the city transforms at dusk. This three-hour private tour glides past fountains, baroque churches and ancient ruins now bathed in honeyed light, stopping at elevated viewpoints to watch the sun dip behind the skyline. E-bikes handle the hills effortlessly, leaving you free to absorb the architecture and snap photos without breaking a sweat.

3 hoursfrom AUD $182
Lecce: Top Quality E-Bike Rental
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Lecce: Top Quality E-Bike Rental

Explore Lecce and its countryside villages on a German-engineered electric bike with an 85-kilometre range per charge. Rental periods span from a single hour to a full day, making this suitable whether you're after a quick spin through the centro storico or a broader regional loop. Each bike arrives fully rigged with security, safety, and storage gear—no hidden add-ons.

1 hour – 1 dayfrom AUD $83
Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento
5.0 (17)
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Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento

Skip the airport queue and head straight to your Sorrento accommodation with a private driver waiting at Naples. This point-to-point transfer whisks you away in a climate-controlled vehicle, driven by someone who knows the route inside out. No shared minibus, no stops—just you, your luggage, and a straightforward journey along the coast. One-way trip, all fees bundled in.

from AUD $300
Private Day Tours : Discover the Top Destinations in One Day!
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Day Tours : Discover the Top Destinations in One Day!

Explore Italy's Amalfi and Sorrento coasts on a privately guided day tour, with your own licensed driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from itineraries featuring Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano, or dig into volcanic history at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Tours run 5–12 hours depending on your selection, allowing you to set the pace and focus on what genuinely interests you rather than following a rigid group schedule.

5 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $250
Piran and Scenic Slovenian Coast - Private Tour from Trieste
5.0 (17)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Piran and Scenic Slovenian Coast - Private Tour from Trieste

Slip across the Italian-Slovenian border for a six-hour private exploration of the Adriatic coast's best-kept secret. This chauffeured run from Trieste threads through coastal towns before landing in Piran, where Venetian-influenced stone laneways spill down to the sea. Your English-speaking driver knows where locals eat and which viewpoints deliver proper scenery. Perfect for cruise passengers or those with limited time, the tour wraps in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $999
Cesarine: Cooking Class with tasting at Local's Home in Milan
5.0 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cesarine: Cooking Class with tasting at Local's Home in Milan

Cook three signature Milanese dishes in a home kitchen with a local cook, then sit down to eat what you've made with regional wines. This three-hour class runs at a Cesarina's house—part of Italy's network of 1000+ home cooks who open their kitchens to travellers. You'll get your own station, full ingredient list, and hands-on guidance through each recipe, finishing with a proper tasting of your work.

3 hoursfrom AUD $241
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