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Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

★ 5.0 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.

Explore Mount Etna's volcanic terrain and taste wines born from its slopes on this 7–8 hour circuit through Sicily's most dramatic landscape. Walk across ancient lava fields and extinct craters whilst learning the mountain's geological story, then settle into a local winery for expert-guided tastings of Etna's distinctive volcanic wines. The tour pairs physical exploration with sensory discovery—combining geology, viticulture and regional flavour in one arc.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $249

5 Terre, Portovenere da La spezia swim - food - wine and relax

★ 5.0 (16)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

5 Terre, Portovenere da La spezia swim - food - wine and relax

Boat tour departing La Spezia or Portovenere, navigating the Ligurian coast for 7–8 hours with swimming stops and coastal village visits. You'll explore Portovenere's historic landmarks, the dramatic Red Rocks, then cruise through all five [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) villages with multiple opportunities to swim in secluded coves. Lunch features local focaccia and regional wine, enjoyed from the water's edge.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $228

3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour in Sorrento

★ 5.0 (16)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour in Sorrento

Sail the Sorrentine peninsula aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, a restored fishing boat built for coastal exploration. This three-hour private charter lets you set the pace—swim in clear waters, watch the sun drop behind Capri, sip prosecco at the helm. The captain responds to your whims, whether that's anchoring at a quiet cove or timing the golden hour from open water. No crowds, no schedule, just you and the Mediterranean.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1149

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Proposal Photographer in Rome

A 30-minute proposal photography session in Rome with a seasoned photographer who scouts private locations, documents your moment at iconic landmarks, and delivers 50 edited images. You'll work through site selection and timing beforehand to ensure the light and setting match your vision, then the photographer captures both the proposal itself and intimate couple portraits across the city's most recognisable backdrops.

30 minfrom AUD $325

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Sunset Tour in Matera

A private 2–3 hour evening tour of Matera timed for sunset, when the ancient city's honey-coloured stone glows and the streets come alive. You'll explore the atmospheric Sassi quarter and surrounding hills by vehicle, watching the landscape shift from day to dusk. Perfect for catching the town's evening character without the midday heat.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $366

Ancient Etruscan Civilization Tour from Rome

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Ancient Etruscan Civilization Tour from Rome

An eight-hour private drive through Etruscan heartland departing Rome, exploring ancient settlements and archaeological sites across Lazio. Your driver navigates the region's winding roads whilst sharing insights into this pre-Roman civilisation. You'll visit multiple locations at your own pace, stopping where your interests take you. This is transport-led discovery rather than guided tour—ideal if you want flexibility to linger at sites or skip ahead. The Mercedes minivan keeps you comfortable between stops, though entry fees and a proper archaeologist guide remain separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $461

Full-Day Private Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Tour from Naples

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full-Day Private Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Tour from Naples

A full-day private expedition from Naples to Capri's star attractions, combining ferry travel, mountain scenery and coastal drama. Your guide navigates you through the luminous Blue Grotto by boat, then whisks you up Monte Solaro via chairlift for sweeping island vistas. You'll wander Anacapri's lanes and Capri town's main square, visit Augustus Gardens to glimpse the famous Faraglioni rock formations, and return to Naples by evening. Eight hours total, private vehicle transport included.

Easter Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican : Private Tour Experience

Attend Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica with a private guide and luxury car transfer. This five-hour experience grants you entry to one of Christendom's most significant liturgical events, held annually on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. A professional guide accompanies you throughout, ensuring you navigate the crowds and security procedures smoothly. Your private driver collects you beforehand and drops you at the square in time for the service.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1665

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour - National Etruscan Museum

Explore Villa Giulia's outstanding Etruscan collection across two hours with a private guide. This Renaissance papal residence hosts Italy's most significant pre-Roman artefacts, including the haunting Sarcophagus of the Spouses and the striking Apollo from Veio. Your guide navigates you through sculpted masterworks, inscriptions, and architectural details spanning from the sixth to fourth centuries BC, revealing how this civilisation shaped the peninsula before Rome's rise.

Milan Highlights, Duomo & Last Supper Full Day Private Tour

A six-hour private guided tour through Milan's architectural and artistic landmarks, anchored by two masterpieces: the Gothic Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Your guide walks you through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele's arcaded elegance, past La Scala's operatic history, and into the Sforza Castle's Renaissance halls, threading together the city's artistic evolution from medieval to Renaissance periods.

Mt Vesuvius E-Bike Tour

Explore Vesuvius's volcanic landscape on a guided e-bike and walking tour departing from Naples. Starting in the valley, you'll pedal up sealed roads through dense Mediterranean scrub that thins as you climb, then abandon the bikes to walk the crater rim with expert National Park guides. The five-hour journey reveals the mountain's geological story, current ecology, and continuing presence in local life, with sweeping views across the slopes and settlements below.

Verona Underground

Descend beneath Verona's streets to walk through genuine Roman archaeological digs with the excavation team who uncovered them. This 90-minute tour explores two underground sites in the city centre—via San Cosimo and Corte Sgarzerie—revealing layered foundations, structural remains, and the city's ancient footprint. You'll stand where Romans once stood, examining artefacts and ruins with expert interpreters who can explain what you're seeing in real time, transforming a standard museum visit into hands-on archaeological work.

Discover Chianti Classico Wines DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring the Chianti Classico region with Emanuele, a certified sommelier who doubles as your driver and local guide. You'll visit intimate family-run wineries, sample estate wines alongside regional delicacies, and break for lunch at a tucked-away trattoria away from tour-coach crowds. The route takes in rolling Tuscan countryside and delivers views that justify the journey alone.

Pompeii 2 hours Private guided tour, A JOURNEY THROUGH THE TIME

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with a private guide who navigates you past intact homes, bathhouses, and temples frozen by Vesuvius' 79 AD eruption. Over two hours, you'll read the city's layout like an archaeological text—spotting original frescoes, mosaics, and plaster casts that reveal how residents lived their final day. This isn't a rushed overview but a chance to linger on details most visitors miss.

2 hoursfrom AUD $333

Rome:Tuk-Tuk Private Tour of the City Center

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome:Tuk-Tuk Private Tour of the City Center

Navigate Rome's centro storico in a private electric tuk-tuk with a local guide who knows the backstreets and piazzas intimately. Over two and a half hours, you'll slip through narrow lanes and pause at major sights whilst hearing the stories that shaped the city. It's a nimble way to cover ground without the crowds or exhaust fumes of standard tours.

Rome Private Walking Tour with Local Expert Guide

A tailor-made two-hour walking tour through Rome's historic centre, shaped around your interests before arrival. Your guide navigates the city's evolution from Imperial grandeur through Renaissance brilliance, revealing how squares, churches, fountains and sculptures shaped Rome's layered past. You'll discover well-known landmarks alongside quieter corners, moving at your own pace without the rush of group tours. The approach suits families with young children, those needing flexible pacing, and anyone after a more personal connection to the city's stories.

PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

A three-hour private guided tour of Ancient Rome's essential sites, using skip-the-line access to explore the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your guide walks you through gladiatorial combat, imperial spectacle, and the political heart of an ancient superpower—from where Romulus founded the city to Julius Caesar's final days. Flexible start times accommodate your schedule.

Naples Street Food Small-group Guided Walking Tour

Walk through Naples' backstreets with a local guide for three to four hours, stopping at neighbourhood food stalls to taste the dishes that define the city. You'll work through savoury and sweet street classics—fried pizza, sfogliatella pastries, spiced taralli biscuits—paired with proper espresso and water, plus pick up a lucky charm from the artisans' quarter. This is how Neapolitans actually eat, not how restaurants plate it up.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Tour to the roman ruins of Nora

Explore Nora, Sardinia's first Roman capital, on this four-hour guided tour through one of the Mediterranean's richest archaeological sites. Walk past Phoenician foundations, Carthaginian layers, and Roman-era neighbourhoods where mosaicked villas, public baths, temples and an amphitheatre remain remarkably intact. Your guide navigates the ancient street grid while the coastline—framed by Coltellazzo Tower and golden sand—frames each discovery. The route concludes near the baroque church of Sant'Efisio, anchor to Sardinian devotion and Europe's longest May procession.

Farm to table dinner in Rome: A trip through Italy

Spend an evening in Michela's Rome home for a five-course dinner built around what's in season. You'll eat handmade pasta, drink local wines, and share the table with other food-minded travellers. The menu shifts with the market, so no two dinners are identical. Two and a half hours, groups of four to twenty.

2h 30mfrom AUD $263

Rome by Vespa Sidecar: The Most Fun & Iconic Experience + Gelato

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Vespa Sidecar: The Most Fun & Iconic Experience + Gelato

Spend three hours exploring Rome from a classic Vespa sidecar, steered by a local driver who handles the navigation while you take in the city's rhythm and light. You'll weave past landmarks both famous and tucked away, stop for gelato at a proper spot, and swap seats at pauses so everyone gets sidecar time. It's a faster, breezier way to see the Eternal City without your feet doing the work.

Civitavecchia Rome Private Transfer Back & Forth

A straightforward private transfer connecting Civitavecchia cruise port with central Rome. Your English-speaking driver collects you at 8am, drops you anywhere in the city, then retrieves you at a time you agree (typically 3–4pm) for the return to port. The middle hours are yours to explore independently at whatever pace suits you, with no guide or itinerary imposed. Runs roughly 3 hours each way.

Private Ischia Boat Tour from Positano: Full Day Trip

Spend a full day exploring Ischia by private boat from Positano, crossing the Tyrrhenian Sea to discover the island's dramatic coastline and hidden corners. You'll have seven to eight hours to wander through six distinct towns, visit the botanical riches of Giardini della Mortella, and take in views of the fortress-crowned Aragonese Castle. The boat provides refreshments throughout—water, soft drinks, beer, Prosecco, limoncello and snacks—whilst you move between swimming spots and shoreline exploration at your own pace.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2215

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private guided tour Of Pompei

A 2.5-hour private archaeological tour of Pompeii with an expert guide who interprets the frozen city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Walk through streets and buildings preserved in volcanic ash, hearing stories of daily Roman life, domestic spaces, and the catastrophic eruption that halted time. Entry tickets and your archaeologist guide are included; you'll need moderate fitness for uneven terrain and extended walking.

4 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como

A four-hour private boat journey across Lake Como with a captain who knows the lake's stories and geography. You'll cruise past elegant villas, charming waterfront villages and crystalline water, stopping to swim or explore towns according to your mood. The boat carries up to six passengers and includes Italian sparkling wine and water. It's flexible enough for couples, families or small groups after a personalised experience rather than a rigid itinerary.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2498

★ 5.0 (16)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Tropea at sunset private boat tour

Explore Calabria's coastline aboard your own boat, anchoring at secluded coves around Tropea for swimming and snorkelling in clear waters. Your skipper shares local history—mythology, shipwrecks, fishing traditions—while you drift past dramatic cliffs and hidden inlets. The tour runs 1–2 hours and wraps with Calabrian wine and local cheese and cured meats on deck, rinsed off under fresh water afterwards.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $316

Luxury Private Boat Tour on Lake Como Bellagio & Villa Highlights

★ 5.0 (16)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Luxury Private Boat Tour on Lake Como Bellagio & Villa Highlights

Glide across Lake Como in a handcrafted wooden vessel seating up to 11, passing the grand villas that dot Bellagio's shoreline. This two-hour private tour navigates you past Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello, Villa Monastero, and Villa Melzi d'Eril, with stops in villages like Varenna and Lenno. An experienced skipper pilots the boat according to your interests—whether that's lingering near architectural landmarks, exploring quiet settlements, or timing arrival for dinner with a view.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1082

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Taormina Island beautiful tour

Skip the crowded Taormina hotspots on this 5–7 hour private tour exploring Sicily's coast and Isola Bella. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who treats guests like extended family, sharing regional stories and traditions along the way. The itinerary flexes around your ship's schedule, taking in rocky coves, coastal views, and beach time at this distinctive island.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $241

Private Paragliding Tandem flight Dolomites Alps Kronplatz

★ 5.0 (16)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Private Paragliding Tandem flight Dolomites Alps Kronplatz

Launch from Plan de Corones and drift across the Dolomites on a tandem paragliding flight with a seasoned pilot. This 20-minute flight covers 1300 metres of altitude, offering sweeping views of the Pustertal valley, surrounding peaks, and the town of Bruneck below. Your experienced pilot handles navigation while you take in the Alps from an angle most travellers never see. The full outing, including ground time, runs 1–1.5 hours.

Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls

Visit three of Rome's most significant papal basilicas in a single four-hour tour. St. John Lateran, the oldest church in the Western world and current cathedral of Rome, holds treasures including doors from the Roman Senate and the Holy Stairs where Christ stood trial. St. Mary Major showcases stunning mosaics depicting Mary's life and preserves the manger relic. St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome's second-largest basilica, marks the burial site of the apostle. A guide and private transport accompany you throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $808

Private Tour Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale

A private eight-to-eleven-hour drive through Sicily's interior, linking Agrigento's Greek temples with the Roman Villa del Casale. Your driver navigates inland villages and agricultural landscapes, connecting two of the island's most significant archaeological sites. The journey showcases the architectural legacies spanning classical periods, though temple and villa entries are separate.

8 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $449

Relics from Passion of the Christ Tour in Rome

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Relics from Passion of the Christ Tour in Rome

Spend three hours exploring Rome's most significant Christian relics, many brought to the city by St Helena in the 4th century. This guided tour takes you to sites housing objects linked directly to Christ's final hours—items rescued from Jerusalem and preserved across Rome's churches. You'll move through sacred spaces at a reflective pace, with moments built in for prayer and contemplation. Your expert local guide provides the historical and theological context that brings these artefacts to life.

Rome After Dark Mysteries Myths and Haunted History

An evening walk through Rome's darker corners reveals the city's brutal past—from imperial vengeance to Renaissance crime and public executions. Over 80 minutes, your guide unpacks the grim histories lurking beneath Rome's elegant streets, culminating at Campo de' Fiori, where thousands were put to death. Expect stories of ghosts, blood feuds, and the violent realities that shaped one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Cooking classes with the chef

Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes alongside a chef who shares family recipes passed down through generations. Over three hours in Italy, you'll work with local ingredients, master time-tested techniques, and walk away with written recipes to recreate these meals at home. The chef tailors menus to dietary needs—vegetarian, gluten-free, or otherwise—and provides ongoing support via digital resources for any questions that arise later.

Private Guided Hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Spend 4 to 8 hours on foot beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Dolomites' most recognisable landmark. A local guide leads you through alpine terrain, sharing insights into the geology, wartime history, and mountain culture that shape this landscape. You'll gain perspective on why these three towers dominate the region's identity, moving past postcard aesthetics to understand what makes them matter.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $266

Naples: Street Art, Wine and Food Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Naples: Street Art, Wine and Food Walking Tour

Walk through Naples' working-class neighbourhoods on this 2.5-hour street food and wine tour, discovering murals, local haunts, and the rhythms of daily life away from tourist zones. Your guide navigates you through historic quarters while you taste genuine Neapolitan fare: wood-fired pizza, fresh mozzarella, crispy taralli, sfogliatella, and babà, paired with local wine, beer, and limoncello. This is the Naples locals know—gritty, colourful, and unfiltered.

Turkish Staircase Kayak & Snorkel Tour – gear included

Paddle out to Sicily's striking white limestone cliffs by stable double kayak, then slip into the Mediterranean to explore the underwater landscape. This 2–3 hour guided tour hits the Scala dei Turchi from the water, sidestepping the land-based crowds. Your certified guide steers small groups at an easy pace, with all kit supplied—kayaks, life jackets, snorkelling gear—plus insurance included. The approach respects the coast's fragility while letting you see why this corner of southern Italy draws so many.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $63

Florence : Carriage Tour in the Old Town – Romantic Tour

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence : Carriage Tour in the Old Town – Romantic Tour

Travel through [Florence](/places/florence)'s medieval core by horse-drawn carriage, a gentler way to see the city's landmarks without fighting crowds. This one-hour circuit takes you past Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio whilst a knowledgeable guide shares the stories behind Florence's architecture and street life. The carriage's unhurried rhythm suits couples after something special, families wanting an easier pace, or anyone craving a more intimate encounter with the city.

Private One‑Hour Photoshoot at Milan Historic Center

Spend an hour with Davide Premoselli, a Milan-based fashion photographer, capturing portraits and travel memories across the city's historic centre. You'll shoot 100–300 frames, receive 10 polished Lightroom edits within a week, and gain insider knowledge of Milan's best photography spots. Whether you want couple portraits, family shots, or fashion-style images, Davide brings years of local expertise and a relaxed approach to the session.

1 hourfrom AUD $142

30-Minutes Snap Session – Quick and Timeless Venice Photos

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

30-Minutes Snap Session – Quick and Timeless Venice Photos

Grab professional-standard photographs across Venice in half an hour, whether travelling solo, with a partner, or mates. Your photographer steers you toward the city's best-looking corners—quiet bridges, waterside passages, landmark canals—and captures genuine moments without the stiffness of formal posing. Walk away with twenty polished images that actually look like you.

30 minfrom AUD $92

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