Things to do in Italy
Florence Wine Tour91 optionsDay Trips from Milan5 optionsDay Trips from Rome21 optionsDay Trips from Florence14 optionsMurano Burano13 optionsLast Supper Tour Milan17 optionsBoat Tour Venice51 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsMuseums15 optionsNaples Vesuvius Tour23 optionsSorrento Boat Tour83 options
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Lecce: 3-Hour Canoe Caves & Snorkel TourYou paddle a canoe from Marina di Felloniche into sea caves along Lecce's Ionian coast, with two stops to swim and snorkel in clear water. The guide gives a brief safety talk first, provides all gear, and keeps the group together at a steady pace. You're back on shore by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lecce's sea caves without a boat tour or a long hike—paddling puts you inside them, and the two swim stops mean you're in the water as much as you're paddling.
Parma & Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Private TourYou’ll walk into working dairies near Parma before sunrise, taste Parmigiano Reggiano at every stage with a local guide who knows each artisan by name, then sample aged balsamic vinegars in a family-run acetaia near Modena. Expect laughs over cheese crystals, stories from passionate producers, and flavors that linger long after you’re home.
Catania Gulf: Dolphin Watching Tour & Conservation CrewYou’ll watch wild dolphins in Sicily’s Gulf of Catania alongside real marine biologists and skippers who know every inch of this coast. Help spot dolphins for conservation research, listen to stories from locals, and take in views of Mount Etna from the sea. It’s not just dolphin watching — it feels like being part of something bigger.
Trieste Private Walking Tour with Local HostYou get a private, unscripted walk through Trieste tailored to what you actually want to see—whether that's food, art, history, or the neighborhoods locals prefer. Your host is a passionate resident, not a professional guide, which means the stories are genuine and the route adapts to your pace and interests. You leave with insider knowledge and the confidence to keep exploring on your own.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to understand Trieste through someone who actually lives there, rather than follow a standard sightseeing loop—the private format and personalized route are what make that possible.
Chia & Tuerredda: Beach Day Trip from Cagliari with SnorkelingYou’ll start your Sardinian beach day with pink flamingos near Chia before choosing your favorite spot to swim or sunbathe—maybe Cala Cipolla or Su Giudeu. Snorkel in Tuerredda’s clear coves (or Piscinnì if it’s crowded), then pause for panoramic views along Costa del Sud as your guide shares local stories. It’s relaxed, real, and quietly beautiful.
Boat excursion Polignano a Mare: Caves, coves & ProseccoA 90-minute boat excursion along the coast of Polignano a Mare with a live guide in English or Italian, visiting sea caves, hidden coves and the town's most photographed beach from the water. The tour includes an aperitif with Prosecco and typical Apulian taralli. Children from age 1 are welcome, and service animals are allowed on board.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning and want to see Polignano a Mare's famous beach and sea caves without renting a car or committing to a full day. The fixed 90 minutes means you can fit it between other plans, and the boat does the moving while you sit with a drink and watch the coast.
Salt harvesting in Sicily: Manual work at Saline CulcasiA hands-on salt harvesting experience at Saline Culcasi in Sicily's WWF Nature Reserve, where you wear traditional saltworker gear and use wooden rakes to break and collect salt from operational tanks. The activity includes a guided tour of the 18th-century Salt Museum, a walk through the colored vats, explanations of the salt cycle, and a tasting of natural and flavored salt flower produced on site. Available in English or Italian.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if you want the guide's full explanations of the salt cycle and the history without translation delays; choose Italian if you're more comfortable in that language. Either way, the experience is the same—you're doing the work, not watching it, and the guide stays with you throughout.
Vatican City: St Peter’s Basilica Small Group Tour & Holy DoorsYou’ll walk beneath St Peter’s soaring dome in Vatican City with a small group and local guide, passing through the holy doors and exploring masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini. Expect sensory moments—the hush of prayer, sunlight on marble—and stories that bring centuries of history alive. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about feeling part of something old and quietly moving.
Amalfi Coast & Capri Private Boat Tour with Swim StopsYou’ll feel salt on your skin as you cruise past Amalfi villages by private boat, pausing for swims in hidden coves and sipping prosecco under open sky. With a local skipper guiding your day trip from Salerno or Maiori to Positano or Capri, every moment feels unhurried — whether you’re paddling near Li Galli or sharing lunch by the sea.
Tavolara & Molara Sailing Tour from San Teodoro with LunchYou’ll board a comfortable sailboat near San Teodoro for a full day exploring Tavolara & Molara’s protected marine area. Swim in emerald coves, spot dolphins by Capo Figari, enjoy a Sardinian lunch with local wine on deck, and hear stories from your guide as you glide between islands. It’s relaxed, sun-soaked, sometimes quietly beautiful — perfect if you want to feel part of this wild bit of Sardinia for a day.
Capri: Small Group Boat Tour with Caves, Swim & LimoncelloYou’ll circle Capri by boat in a small group, slipping into quiet caves and swimming beneath Faraglioni’s towering rocks. Your guide shares stories only locals know before handing you chilled limoncello to sip under the sun. It’s relaxed, personal—and leaves you with salt on your skin and memories that stick around longer than any souvenir.
Cinque Terre Boat Tour: Monterosso to Riomaggiore with AperitifYou’ll feel the Ligurian breeze as you sail from Monterosso along Cinque Terre’s coastline, stopping to swim at Guvano Bay and sip prosecco on deck. With a local skipper guiding you through Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, every village brings its own story—and you might find yourself wishing the sun would slow down just a little.
Palermo: Private After-Hours Tour Stanze al Genio MuseumYou’ll step into a lived-in Palermo palace for a private after-hours tour of Stanze al Genio, with thousands of vibrant majolica tiles and quirky collections like antique toys and pastry molds. With your local guide leading the way, you’ll notice small details most visitors miss — and leave feeling like you’ve glimpsed real Sicilian life behind closed doors.
Florence: Uffizi Gallery Priority Entry & Guided TourYou’ll breeze past the long lines into Florence’s Uffizi Gallery with priority entry, guided by someone who knows every secret hallway and Medici tale. Expect close-up moments with Botticelli’s Venus, quiet corners among Renaissance giants, and small details you’d miss alone. It’s not just about seeing art — it’s feeling history come alive right under your nose.
Rome: Private Colosseum Arena Floor Tour First EntryYou’ll step into Rome’s Colosseum as sunlight hits its ancient stones, guided by a local expert with early access before the crowds arrive. Stand right on the Arena Floor where gladiators once fought, explore hidden corners with personal stories, and catch rare morning views from above. It’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve left those old stones behind.
Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Grottoes with Expert GuideYou meet your guide at Galleria San Pietro and descend into the Vatican Grottoes to see where popes are buried, then enter St. Peter's Basilica to stand in front of Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin. The 1.5-hour tour includes a radio earpiece so you hear every detail, and you skip the dome climb entirely. You're back outside in time for lunch.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand St. Peter's Basilica rather than just walk through it, and who'd rather skip the dome climb and the entry-line wait. Plan for 1.5 hours on your feet with steady walking and standing—that's what lets the guide cover the art and history without rushing.
Capri Private Boat Tour from Positano: Blue Grotto & SwimmingYou board a private luxury boat in Positano and spend the day anchored at Capri's best swimming and snorkeling spots, with a timed entry to the Blue Grotto included. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, towels, snacks and drinks come with the tour. The main wait is the Blue Grotto queue—up to an hour—but the rest of the day is yours to move at your own speed.Is it for me?Book this if you want Capri's main attractions—the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni, clear-water snorkeling—without arranging your own boat or joining a large ferry group. The private boat and hotel pickup mean you skip the logistics; the small group size is what makes multiple stops and unrushed swimming possible in a single day.
Trieste Food Tour with Local Tastings: Small Group WalkingA small-group walking food tour through Trieste lasting three hours, led by a live English-speaking guide, with tastings at carefully selected stops in the Borgo Teresiano and Cavana districts. The tour moves through the Habsburg-era streets and hidden corners where Mediterranean and Central European cuisines meet, ending with coffee or artisanal chocolate in a traditional Triestine café. Dishes vary by season; the tour includes Trieste's Cookbook ebook and covers food allergies if you alert the operator in advance.Is it for me?Book the small-group version if you want to walk at a conversational pace with other curious travelers and have the guide's attention on the stories behind each stop; choose the private option if you prefer to move through the neighborhoods with just your own party and set the rhythm yourself.
Amalfi Coast Sailing Tour with Aperitif & SwimmingYou board a 47-foot sailboat near Salerno and spend the day sailing past Praiano, Positano, and hidden caves along the Amalfi Coast. You swim in Pandora's Cave, stop at Dead Horse Beach for an Italian aperitif, and see Norman towers and fishermen's villages from the water. Snorkeling gear and all drinks are included; the captain adjusts the route based on weather and sea conditions each day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Amalfi Coast from the water without arranging your own boat or navigating the crowded coastal roads — the small-group format and included aperitif make it a complete afternoon or morning without the logistics.
Snorkeling in Tropea: 4 stops with caves and aperitifThis boat-based snorkeling activity in Tropea takes you to four stops along the Coast of the Gods—Grotticelle's natural pools, the Bay of Riaci's caves, the Greco-Roman port of Formicoli and the Diver's Cave—where you snorkel in clear water, swim at each site and try a SUP board. The boat holds a maximum of 12 guests, and the operator provides snorkeling gear, a regional aperitif with prosecco, and private transportation to the departure point. The full outing runs three hours including travel between stops.Is it for me?The small group size—capped at 12—suits anyone who wants to snorkel without the chaos of a larger tour boat, and the included aperitif and SUP board mean you're not paying extra for extras once you're on the water.
