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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Capri Day Trip from Sorrento: Blue Grotto Tour & Free TimeA full-day Capri island tour from Sorrento combines a morning boat circuit of the island's sea caves and landmarks with 5 hours of free time to explore Anacapri and Capri town at your own pace. The boat departs Marina Piccola at 8 AM, circles the island to show the Green Grotto, White Grotto, Faraglioni rocks and Lighthouse of Punta Carena, then drops you at Marina Grande. You rejoin the boat at 3:15 PM for the return to Sorrento. A live guide in English, Spanish or Italian provides onboard commentary during the crossing and the boat tour. The Blue Grotto entrance ticket (€18 per person) is optional and purchased separately; if you choose it, wait times can reach two hours, which shortens your free time on the island.Is it for me?Choose the option with the Blue Grotto if you want to see inside the cave—just know the wait can take two hours, which cuts into your free time on the island. Without it, you keep all 5 hours to wander Anacapri's Villa Saint Michele and Mount Solaro chairlift, or spend the afternoon in Capri town's shops and squares without the queue.
Venice Islands: Murano, Burano & Torcello Private Boat TourYou’ll slip away from Venice crowds on a private boat tour to Murano’s glass workshops, stroll through Burano’s candy-colored lanes at your own pace, and—if you want—pause in Torcello for fresh seafood in a hidden garden. With flexible stops and a local guide who knows every bend of the lagoon, this is Venice seen quietly from the water.
Vatican: Private Sistine Chapel & Museums Tour for FamiliesYour family will step past long lines into the heart of the Vatican, exploring legendary halls and the Sistine Chapel through games and stories led by a kid-friendly guide. Expect laughter, real questions from your children, and quiet moments under Michelangelo’s ceiling—a tour that feels more like an adventure than a lesson.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Florence: Sunrise Flight with ProseccoA hot air balloon flight over Florence launches at sunrise from Terzo Giardino on the Arno's banks, with a pilot and safety briefing included. The one-hour flight passes over the city center, the Brunelleschi Dome, vineyards and olive groves in the surrounding hills. Prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, fruit and water are served after landing; the full experience takes three hours. Live guides speak English and Italian; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?The early sunrise departure means you'll need to arrive before dawn, but it's what makes the light and the stillness of the flight possible—the city and the hills are quietest and most vivid in that first hour after sunrise.
Rome Night Golf Cart Tour: Pizza, Gelato & City LightsYou’ll ride through Rome by golf cart as monuments light up around you, stopping for real Roman pizza and creamy artisan gelato along the way. Expect laughter with your guide, unexpected stories at every piazza, and time to soak up city life after dark — all without having to walk miles or worry about where to eat next.
Paragliding in Lazio: 15-20 min tandem flight with videoTandem paragliding in Lazio pairs you with a pilot who has 20 years of experience, lifting you into the sky on thermal currents for 15–20 minutes of airtime. You walk to the takeoff through the ruins of an abandoned pre-Roman town, receive a brief lesson on wind and conditions, then suit up in helmet and harness before launch. Video and photos of the flight are included. Children from age 12 are welcome.Is it for me?The five-hour time commitment means you're booked for most of a morning or afternoon, which suits someone who wants a full paragliding experience without rushing the setup and flight. If your day is fragmented or you need to be somewhere else within a few hours, a shorter activity would fit better.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Night Private TourYou’ll slip quietly into Venice’s Doge’s Palace after dark with your private guide, exploring grand halls and silent prisons before stepping into St Mark’s Basilica once it’s closed to everyone else. Watch golden mosaics come alive in silence as lights reveal centuries-old art just for your group. This is Venice stripped down to its secrets—you might find yourself whispering too.
Sorrento Cooking Class: Pasta, Tiramisu & LimoncelloA hands-on cooking class in Sorrento where you prepare ravioli alla caprese, Caprese salad and tiramisu under a chef's guidance, then learn the first steps of limoncello making by zesting fresh lemons from the garden. The class runs four hours, includes a welcome drink, lunch, wine and limoncello tasting, and finishes with a tour of the property's olive, lemon and orange groves. English-speaking instruction throughout.Is it for me?You're hands-on the whole time—making the pasta, building the salad, layering the dessert—so you leave knowing how to cook these dishes, not just having watched them come together. Book this if you want to work in the kitchen rather than observe, and if you'd rather spend the afternoon learning a skill than tasting your way through a menu someone else prepared.
Lucca to Chianti: Small Group Wine Tour & Tuscan Vineyard TastingYou’ll follow a local guide from Lucca into Chianti’s rolling vineyards for an afternoon of wine tasting, stories from real winemakers, and fresh bruschetta with olive oil. Expect laughter echoing off stone walls, hands-on moments among ancient vines, and a relaxed ride back as golden light fades over Tuscany.
Murano Glass Blowing Class: Watch a Master at Work in VeniceYou’ll step into a working Murano glass factory with a local guide, watch a master glassblower shape molten art right in front of you, sip a welcome drink, and get rare access to Maestro Fornasier’s private exhibition. Expect laughter, warmth from the furnaces, and small surprises that linger long after you leave.Is it for me?Book this for an afternoon in Venice when you want to see real craft in action without the crowds of a group tour — the private factory access and master's exclusive exhibition are what make the difference.
Montepulciano: Cinta Senese Farm Walk & Tuscan LunchYou’ll wander Montepulciano’s vineyards and olive groves, meet Roberto’s famous Cinta Senese pigs (muddy selfies optional), then sit down for a relaxed Tuscan lunch with house-cured meats, pecorino cheese, garden-fresh sides, and local wine. It’s not just about food — it’s a glimpse into rural life you’ll probably remember long after you leave.
Cagliari: E-Bike Tour Molentargius Park, Canals & FlamingosYou’ll pedal along Cagliari’s coast by e-bike with a local guide, glide past canals into Molentargius Park to watch wild flamingos up close, pause for coffee beside the sea, then finish above Poetto Beach at Calamosca lighthouse. Expect small surprises—like salty air or local legends—and moments you’ll want to remember long after you leave Sardinia.
Capo Palinuro: Boat Tour, Sea Caves & Swim StopsYou’ll cruise from Palinuro’s harbor along Capo Palinuro’s coast with a local guide, stopping to swim in sulfur-scented Cala Fetente and peaceful Baia del Buon Dormire. Explore sea caves and hear stories about pirates and old towers as you float in crystal-clear water—leaving you with more than just photos.
Pasta Class & Wine Tasting in Battista, SardiniaA pasta-making class and wine tasting in Battista, a north Sardinian village, where you knead semolina and water into two traditional shapes in a 150-year-old kitchen, visit a small artisan winery to learn Sardinian winemaking, and finish with a multi-course lunch or dinner featuring the pasta you made, local cheeses, garden vegetables, and organic bread. Simonetta Bazzu, whose great-grandparents built the house, guides the whole experience and shares the three secrets to the long, healthy life Sardinians are known for. Children from age 1 are welcome; the class runs in English.Is it for me?Book the morning session if you want to make pasta and eat lunch in daylight, or the evening session if you prefer the meal and wine tasting as dinner. Either way, the three-hour structure keeps the pasta-making, winery visit, and meal together as one continuous journey, so you're not rushing between stops or eating alone after the class ends.
Amalfi Coast by car and boat: Private day trip with pickupA private Amalfi Coast day trip combines eight hours of scenic driving through Ravello and along the coast with a shared one-hour boat tour departing from Amalfi at noon. Hotel or port pickup is included, along with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned transport. Lunch is not included; the boat is for viewing only, with no swimming.Is it for me?If you're without a car or staying outside the Amalfi area, the included pickup and private minivan mean you skip the rental desk and the navigation—the driver handles the route and the timing, so the boat departure at noon is the only schedule you need to remember.
Amalfi Coast & Positano: Small Boat Tour, Caves & SnorkelingYou’ll cruise along the Amalfi Coast by traditional wooden boat with a small group, stopping to swim in hidden coves and explore either Amalfi or Positano at your own pace. Enjoy prosecco, limoncello, snacks, snorkeling gear—all included—and soak up local stories from your skipper as you drift past villages and sea caves. It’s relaxed, unhurried, sometimes messy—in all the best ways.
Private Herculaneum Tour from Naples: Skip-the-Line EntryYou’ll wander Herculaneum’s ancient streets with a local guide who brings Roman history to life, from mosaics to preserved wooden doors. Includes hotel pickup in Naples or port, entry guidance, bottled water, and stories you won’t find on plaques. Expect quiet moments among ruins — and maybe a new favorite pasta dish after.
Florence: Private Walking Tour & Skip-the-Line David TicketsYou’ll start your private Florence walking tour right from your hotel, guided by an art historian who brings every corner to life—from Ponte Vecchio’s goldsmiths to skipping lines at Accademia for Michelangelo’s David. You’ll taste local rhythms in Oltrarno and see why so many people fall for this city without even trying.
Boat Tour of 3 Islands & Portovenere: 2.5 HoursA 2.5-hour boat tour from Portovenere circles three islands -- Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto -- with a live guide in English or Italian, then leaves you free time in the village itself. You'll pass a Roman villa, see the Tino lighthouse and anti-aircraft tunnels carved into rock, walk past the Etruscan temple remains on Tinetto, and enter a sea cave where Byron once swam. The tour includes life jackets, leather seats and a t-top awning; you spend roughly 75 minutes on the water and the rest ashore or in Portovenere's shops, restaurants and beaches.Is it for me?The tour runs 2.5 hours total with most of that time on the water or in Portovenere's village center, so it suits a half-day plan without long walking or early starts. If you want to see the islands' ruins and caves from the water without arranging your own boat, this fixed route and guide handle the navigation.
Organic cooking class with wine tasting: Siena farmAn organic cooking class at Il Fontanaro farm near Siena where you make four kinds of pasta by hand, prepare sauces and a tiramisu, and taste the farm's own wines and extra virgin olive oils. The class runs three hours with a professional sommelier guide who speaks English or Italian, and lunch is included. Gluten-free and kids' classes are available on request, and childcare can be arranged.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself with hands-on instruction from a sommelier, so this suits anyone who wants to learn the technique and take the skill home—not a demonstration, but a working kitchen where you make the meal and eat it. The sommelier focus is what sets this apart if wine and oil knowledge matter to you; if you're mainly after a cooking lesson, other classes in the region skip the tasting.
