Tours & experiences

Tours in Italy

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Start with a country

🌍

CategoryDurationRatingPrice

9,657 tours in ItalyClear filters

Sort by:

Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer

★ 5.0 (13)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer

This 5-hour private tour ascends Mount Etna to explore Europe's highest active volcano, starting with tastings of local honey, oils and wines at a farm, then climbing to 2,000 metres to walk the Silvestri Craters' rim. The centrepiece is a seated lunch at one of Etna's top historical wineries—either Cantine Gambino or Murgo—where four regional wines accompany traditional Sicilian courses. Your English-speaking driver handles transport from Taormina, Catania, Messina or nearby ports, with stops for chocolate and regional sweets woven throughout.

Syracuse Ortigia Island Sea Caves and Plemmirio Boat Tour

Cruise the Syracusan coast on a leisurely 2-hour boat journey that unveils Ortigia's maritime character. Your skipper navigates along rocky inlets and submerged caverns dotted with coral formations, revealing the Porto Grande from the water's vantage point. Between coastal landmarks, he weaves local folklore and historical detail into the voyage, creating a slow-paced alternative to crowded land-based sightseeing. Ideal for those after genuine connection to the place rather than rushed highlights.

Budget Street Food Tour of Campo de Fiori, Jewish Ghetto & Pantheon with Gelato

Wander Rome's most storied neighbourhoods—Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and around the Pantheon—while eating what locals actually eat. This 2.5-hour walking tour stops at hole-in-the-wall food stalls and historic vendors where Romans have bought lunch for centuries. Taste fried artichokes, zucchini flowers, bruschetta, and proper gelato whilst your guide unpacks the neighbourhoods' layered histories, from Renaissance markets to wartime events.

Private painting class on Lake Como shores Bellagio

Learn expressive painting techniques from Italian Master Abele during a 90-minute session at Villa Melzi d'Eril in Bellagio. You'll work within the 19th-century gardens overlooking Lake Como, the same grounds that shaped Italian artists for generations. The instructor guides you through movement-based painting methods whilst you absorb the lakeside setting. You'll take home your completed canvas and a glass of wine, with all materials provided.

1h 30mfrom AUD $391

Positano Sorrento and Pompeii Private Tour from Naples

★ 5.0 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano Sorrento and Pompeii Private Tour from Naples

This nine-hour private tour covers three essential Campania destinations in a single day. You'll drive through Positano's dramatic coastline, spend time exploring Sorrento's warren of streets and lemon groves, then finish at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and provides context during the journey, though you'll navigate the ruins and town centres independently. Ideal for cruise passengers or those based in Naples wanting to tick off the region's highlights without the coach-tour crowds.

Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Traditional balsamic Tour from Bologna

Spend seven hours exploring the food heartland of Emilia-Romagna, visiting working producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto and traditional balsamic vinegar. You'll watch cheese-makers transform milk into wheels, taste freshly made ricotta and aged parmigiano at different stages, sample cured ham from either Parma or Modena depending on the day's routing, and sit down to a proper lunch of regional specialities and homemade cakes. Learn why genuine balsamic bears no resemblance to the supermarket bottle. Private transport and guide included.

Private Cruise around Capri - yacht 50'

Sail around Capri aboard a private 50-foot yacht for eight hours, exploring sea caves, crystalline coves, and hidden swimming spots inaccessible from land. Your skipper provides live commentary in English whilst you drift past dramatic cliffs and limestone formations. The boat carries snorkelling kit, towels, refreshments and light snacks. Swim directly into the transparent water wherever conditions allow. Perfect for small groups after a morning hike or a full day dedicated entirely to the island's maritime character.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4829

Private Guided Tour of Siena with a Licensed Local Tour Guide

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Guided Tour of Siena with a Licensed Local Tour Guide

A two-hour private walking tour through Siena's medieval core with a licensed local guide. You'll trace pilgrim paths past the Duomo and Campo, explore St Dominic's Church and its connection to St Catherine, duck into quiet side streets, and learn how the 17 Contradas—neighbourhood districts—still dominate local life through the annual Palio horse race. The guide unlocks layers of history that make Siena feel lived-in rather than museum-like.

Food gastronomic tour

Skip the tourist circuits and taste your way through Campania's most storied food regions in a single day. Based around Gragnano's legendary pasta workshops and the mozzarella heartland, this eight-hour guided experience takes you inside working producers: an olive oil mill, a cheese maker's operation, and a pasta factory. You'll craft and eat your own pizza, finish with gelato and limoncello, and leave understanding why locals guard these recipes like family secrets.

Private Transfer Taormina ↔ Syracuse with Optional Stops

A private car service shuttling you between Taormina and Syracuse along Sicily's eastern coast. Your driver navigates the winding routes whilst you settle into an air-conditioned cabin, taking in the landscape. Want to stretch the journey? Break it up with detours to Mount Etna's slopes, Catania's bustling streets, or Aci Trezza's working harbourside—transforming a simple transfer into a proper exploration.

Guided Wine Walk in Florence with 3 Wine Pairing and Food Tasting

Walk through [Florence](/places/florence)'s wine quarter with a sommelier guide, stopping at three historic enoteche and a private venue over three hours. You'll taste four Tuscan wines at the first two stops, then drink freely at the final location, each paired with local cheeses, cured meats and bread. Small groups of up to 15 keep things conversational and unhurried. Perfect for serious wine drinkers wanting to move beyond the cellar.

Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Marina di Portorosa or vice versa

Private transfer between Palermo Airport and Marina di Portorosa (or reverse) covering roughly 2.5 hours by road. A local driver handles navigation through restricted zones and mountain roads whilst you settle in. Vehicles are air-conditioned and stocked with water; the service includes a one-hour airport wait and child seats if needed. Best suited for travellers wanting straightforward point-to-point transport without the hassle of hire cars or public schedules.

2h 30m – 2h 50mfrom AUD $363

Naples Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hrs)

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Naples Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hrs)

Walk Naples with someone who actually lives here, not a script-reading guide. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate hilltop lanes, discover unmarked chapels, and slip into the neighbourhoods locals favour—the sort of places that don't feature in guidebooks. Before you start, you'll fill in a quick form about what draws you in, then your host rings to sketch out a route that fits your pace and curiosity. Everything's negotiable: linger over a view, skip a church, detour for pastries.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $123

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

★ 5.0 (13)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

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

A three-hour cooking class in a Florentine home where you'll learn to prepare three signature dishes of the region alongside your host, a member of Le Cesarine network of home cooks across Italy. You'll cook at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. It's a working lunch rather than a performance—you're doing the cooking, not watching someone else do it.

PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to SIRACUSA (or VICEVERSA)

Direct private transfer between Catania and Siracusa via comfortable air-conditioned minivan, covering the 50-minute journey with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your driver handles navigation and road logistics whilst you settle in for the coastal drive through southeastern Sicily. Bottled water provided throughout.

Urban Hike to the Aqueduct Park in Rome

Walk the ancient waterway that once fed Rome's fountains and bathhouses, following a 8-kilometre route through neighbourhoods most visitors never see. Your guide reveals how locals live beyond the tourist circuit, tracing the engineering marvel of the aqueduct system across three hours. This is Rome stripped of crowds—where history shapes the present-day landscape.

Marì Cooking Class in a Family Farm with Amalfi Coast view

Learn to cook authentic Campanian dishes at a working farm overlooking the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Maria guides you through making handmade ravioli, aubergine rolls, and graffe (fried pastries) in a 3.5-hour class capped at six people. You'll prep, cook, and eat together at Tenuta OroVerde, with transport included and a recipe book to take home.

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta with an art expert

A two-hour private guided tour through Caserta's 18th-century royal residence, designed by Luigi Vanvitelli as the Bourbon kingdom's answer to Versailles. Your expert guide navigates the Old Apartment's frescoed chambers where Ferdinand IV and Maria Carolina lived, then the New Apartment's ceremonial throne room where state business unfolded. The palace's architectural ambition—grand staircases, decorated galleries, formal rooms—reveals how one ruler sought to project power through stone and art. Optional extension into the grounds takes in Italian and English gardens with their sculptural fountains.

Milan: Private Segway Tour with Live Local Guide - 4 hours

Glide through Milan's most distinctive neighbourhoods on a two-wheeled vehicle with a licensed local guide steering the route. Over four hours, you'll navigate the canal-side charm of Navigli, the bohemian galleries of Brera, the designer boutiques of Quadrilatero, and leafy Porta Venezia—all at a pace that lets you absorb street-level details and ask questions as you go. The guide tailors stops to your interests, whether that's architecture, design, or neighbourhood character.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $150

3 Hours Rome Evening Walking Tour - Piazzas and Monuments

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

3 Hours Rome Evening Walking Tour - Piazzas and Monuments

A three-hour evening walking tour through Rome's historic centre, led by a knowledgeable guide who steers you past the main crowds to see major monuments and fountains alongside lesser-known corners. You'll traverse plazas and streets where emperors once walked, discovering the city as dusk settles. The route covers both iconic landmarks and hidden gems tucked away from the usual tourist trails.

3 hoursfrom AUD $58

Private Milan Full Day Tour Duomo Tickets, Highlights and Lunch

★ 5.0 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Milan Full Day Tour Duomo Tickets, Highlights and Lunch

Walk Milan's essential sights with a private guide over seven hours, entering the Duomo with skip-the-line tickets and eating lunch at a neighbourhood tavern. You'll move from the Cathedral's Gothic spires through the Galleria's arcaded shopping corridor to the Renaissance fortress of Castello Sforzesco, pausing in Brera's bohemian squares and the Palazzo Brera's library. Your guide navigates you past medieval churches and baroque facades, revealing how the city rebuilt itself after wartime bombing into Italy's finance and design capital.

Luxury private boat tour to Capri and Blue Grotto on Gozzo 32 ft

Charter a private 32-foot Gozzo from Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, or Capri itself for a seven to eight-hour coastal cruise. Navigate crystalline waters to explore Capri's sea caves, dramatic rock stacks, and secluded anchorages with a local skipper at the helm. The boat carries everything from snorkelling gear to chilled drinks and fresh fruit, with optional lunch at a harborside trattoria. Your itinerary bends to what interests you—whether that's drifting in the Blue Grotto's ethereal light or swimming off lesser-known coves.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2082

Create Polaroid Memories in Florence: Tour For Families with kids

★ 5.0 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Create Polaroid Memories in Florence: Tour For Families with kids

Wander [Florence](/places/florence)'s four central neighbourhoods armed with a vintage Polaroid camera, capturing the city through your family's lens. This 2.5-hour tour hands each participant an instant camera loaded with film, then guides you past well-known landmarks and tucked-away corners whilst a local shares stories only residents know. You'll pick up composition tips along the way, grab a scoop of proper gelato, and leave with physical prints—tangible souvenirs that beat any digital snapshot.

Easy Hercunaleum - Private tour (skip-the-line)

A licensed archaeologist guides you through Herculaneum's remarkably preserved Roman streets and homes, bypassing queues. Your guide holds a master's degree and official Campania Region credentials, with years steering visitors through the site's most revealing corners. Two hours grants proper time to absorb the detail without aimless wandering—ask questions freely, and they'll tailor the experience to what genuinely interests you.

One day tour Positano & Amalfi

This eight-hour coastal journey departs Sorrento by boat, threading past Marina della Lobra before anchoring in Ieranto Bay for a swim in transparent Mediterranean waters. You'll cruise past Punta Campanella, the dramatic headland separating Naples and Salerno gulfs, and explore the protected marine reserve at Baia delle Sirene. Land in Positano for lunch at a waterfront restaurant and browse the village's boutique-lined lanes, then continue to Amalfi to walk among its medieval churches, crypts and the landmark Duomo.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

Private tour with sunset aperitif and full beverage

★ 5.0 (13)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private tour with sunset aperitif and full beverage

A three-hour private boat tour around Syracuse that explores the dramatic northern coastline with its sea caves and rock formations, then circles the historic island of Ortigia. You'll pass medieval fortifications, the Aretusa spring, and Syracuse's vast natural harbour whilst sipping prosecco, wine, and water. The highlight is an aperitif served as the sun dips below the Ionian Sea.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1399

Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia - Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (13)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Fiumicino airport to Civitavecchia - Private Transfer

Dodge the airport queue and transit chaos with a dedicated driver waiting at Fiumicino to whisk you directly to Civitavecchia port. Your English-speaking chauffeur handles the Rome traffic while you sit back in an air-conditioned vehicle, giving you a relaxed start to your cruise or ferry journey. The service includes one hour's grace from landing and luggage for two bags per person, timed so you arrive with breathing room before departure.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $233

Pompeii and Naples with Street Food from Sorrento and Naples

★ 5.0 (13)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii and Naples with Street Food from Sorrento and Naples

Spend eight hours moving between two of southern Italy's essential stops: Pompeii's archaeological site and Naples' street-food scene. An archaeologist leads a two-hour walk through the buried Roman city, explaining how Vesuvius preserved daily life in ash. Afterwards, a local guide takes your group through Naples' markets and laneways, stopping at pizzerias, pastry shops, and food stalls where you'll buy and eat alongside residents. Groups stay under 20 people, ensuring you're not herded but genuinely shown around.

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in the Egadi Islands

Spend eight hours chasing bluefin tuna in the Egadi Islands, Sicily's legendary fishing grounds. You'll be equipped with rods, tackle, and livewell storage whilst working alongside experienced crew to battle one of the ocean's most formidable fish. The charter balances the adrenaline of the catch with genuine downtime on calm waters, where jagged coastlines and transparent seas form the backdrop to your hunt.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Tour of the Archaeological Museum of Naples

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Tour of the Archaeological Museum of Naples

A two-hour guided tour of Naples' National Archaeological Museum takes you through one of Europe's finest collections of Greco-Roman artefacts. Your guide navigates the Renaissance palazzo's galleries, revealing masterpieces from the Farnese collection and treasures excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Skip-the-line access gets you straight to galleries housing the celebrated Alexander mosaic, intricate frescoes, and the museum's boldly candid erotic art wing. This isn't a rushed highlight reel—it's a structured exploration of how ancients actually lived, ate, and thought.

Positano , Praiano to Capri private boat tour

Cruise from Positano to Capri aboard a private boat, taking in the dramatic Amalfi coastline between 4–7 hours. You'll anchor at swimming spots, explore Praiano's sheltered coves, and sip wine or champagne as the boat moves between villages. Food tastings and beach gear are included; bring your appetite for lunch ashore or pack extras. The Tyrrhenian Sea here is transparent enough to spot the seabed from the bow.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1832

Bologna: Photo tour with professional photographer

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Bologna: Photo tour with professional photographer

A one-hour guided photography session through Bologna's quieter corners and iconic landmarks with a professional photographer. You'll capture the city's architectural character and everyday rhythms whilst learning about the places you're shooting. Tailored for holiday snaps or milestone moments, the tour prioritises neighbourhoods beyond the main tourist drag, giving you genuine frames of local life alongside the postcard-worthy shots.

Padova Cooking Experience

Learn to cook Venetian classics with Catia at her Padova home over four hours. You'll explore one of Europe's oldest markets, handle ingredients at colourful produce stalls, then return to her kitchen to roll bigoli pasta using a traditional 1600s press, prepare cicchetti appetisers, and finish with homemade tiramisu. Family recipes passed down through generations form the backbone of this hands-on session.

Half Day Private Capri Boat Tour

Your private skipper navigates a four-hour loop around Capri and the Sorrento Coast, stopping at sea caves, dramatic rock stacks, and secluded swimming spots. The route hugs the shoreline past Roman ruins and freshwater cascades before circling Capri's famous geological formations. You'll have the boat to yourself, snorkelling gear ready, and prosecco chilling on board—conditions permitting, the Blue Grotto is within reach.

Elba Island - Aperitif on the boat at sunset - private

Sail the eastern waters of Elba Island aboard a sleek 11-metre gozzo, timing your route to catch the sun dipping below the horizon. Depart around 6pm, explore secluded coves and dramatic coastal spots, then anchor for a swim in calm waters before sunset. Toast the evening with local wines, beers and regional delicacies—cured meats, cheeses, seafood—served as the light fades. You'll return by 9pm, having spent three hours on the water without rushing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $266

Half day around Capri by Itama 38 speedboat

★ 5.0 (13)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Half day around Capri by Itama 38 speedboat

Speed across the Tyrrhenian Sea aboard a sleek 38-foot Itama, built for agility and comfort. This four-hour coastal circuit showcases Capri's dramatic rock formations, hidden coves, and crystalline waters from a vantage most land-based visitors never reach. You'll drop anchor in secluded spots perfect for snorkelling, with on-board refreshments and equipment provided. The boat's shallow draft opens access to smaller grottos and rocky inlets that larger vessels can't navigate.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2248

Semi Private Pizza Making Class with Wine and Suppli

★ 5.0 (13)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Semi Private Pizza Making Class with Wine and Suppli

Learn to make Roman pizza, supplì, and Nutella-filled pastries alongside a MasterChef Italia instructor in a luxury cooking school kitchen. This three-hour class welcomes groups of up to six at individual workstations, starting with prosecco and antipasti, moving through dough-making for teglia pizza and focaccia, then deep-fried rice balls with mozzarella, and finishing with a sweet dough pocket. You'll eat everything you've made with fellow students over wine and limoncello, taking home a digital recipe collection.

Sorano: its wonders, The Vie Cave and wine cellars

This 2–3 hour guided walk through Sorano traces layers of settlement from Etruscan times to the Renaissance. You'll start at the fourteenth-century Fortezza hotel, descend into the Vie Cave—ancient sunken pathways carved into volcanic rock—and climb to the opposite ridge for sweeping views back across the village. The route is steep and rocky in places. On return, you can pause at Cantina della Luce to sample local wines directly from the producers (optional, 20 euros).

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Percy Jackson and Ancient Myths Tour at the Capitoline Museums with Alessandra

★ 5.0 (13)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Percy Jackson and Ancient Myths Tour at the Capitoline Museums with Alessandra

Explore the Capitoline Museums' classical collections through the lens of Percy Jackson mythology. Alessandra, a specialist guide trained for younger visitors, leads you through Rome's oldest museum (founded 1471) for 2.5 hours, connecting ancient Greek and Roman artefacts to the modern fantasy series. You'll encounter iconic sculptures and stories whilst tackling interactive challenges that reveal how much mythology underpins both the books and actual history.

Unique Rome by Day, Street Photography Tour and Workshop

A 4-hour guided walk through Rome's streets with photographer Giulio D'Ercole, who brings 20+ years of experience to teach you how to shoot candid moments with confidence. You'll learn technical fundamentals—light, focus, exposure—alongside the psychological side of approaching subjects respectfully. Whether you're starting out or refining your eye, this workshop rebuilds how you see and capture everyday scenes. Camera rental available if needed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $300

Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.