Things to do in Italy
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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.
Amalfi Coast & Positano Boat Tour from Rome with Fast TrainYou’ll catch an early train from Rome to Naples before joining a small group boat tour along the Amalfi Coast—swimming near Praiano, exploring Amalfi’s winding streets, tasting local pastries in Positano, and sharing limoncello on deck as you cruise back at sunset. It’s relaxed, sometimes messy, always real—and you’ll carry those colors home with you.
Naples: Street Food Walking Tour & Pignasecca Market TastingYou’ll taste your way through Naples’ busy streets—from folded pizza to creamy frittatina di pasta—guided by a local who knows every shortcut and story. Wander through Pignasecca Market’s noise and colors, try sfogliatella with sticky fingers, and end with real Neapolitan coffee in Piazza Carità. This isn’t just food—it’s the city in every bite.
Naples to Positano Transfer: Private Ride & Coastal ViewsYou’ll be picked up right at your hotel or arrival point in Naples by a local driver who handles your luggage and takes care of every detail on your private transfer to Positano. Expect cold water, WiFi onboard, and maybe even a quick photo stop above Sorrento if you’re lucky with timing or weather. The real gift is not worrying about anything except what you’ll do once you arrive.
Sansevero Chapel & Veiled Christ: Guided tour in NaplesA 45-minute guided tour of the Sansevero Chapel in Naples with a licensed guide in English, Italian, French or Spanish. You meet at Piazza San Domenico, walk two minutes to the chapel, and spend the visit learning the story of Prince Raymond of Sangro, studying the marble-carved Veiled Christ up close, and descending to the crypt to see the enigmatic Anatomical Machines. Entrance ticket and audio guide for large groups are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand what you're looking at rather than stand in front of the Veiled Christ and the chapel's sculptures without context—the guide's explanation of Prince Raymond's story and the esoteric symbols transforms the sculptures from beautiful objects into a coherent vision. The 45-minute length means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon in Naples without reshaping your whole day.
Orecchiette Cooking Class in Lecce: Make Apulian PastaA homemade pasta cooking class in Lecce where you learn to shape orecchiette and sagne—the hand-rolled pastas of Puglia—from a professional cook in a 1400s courtyard in the historic center. You make the dough from water and flour, roll and cut the pasta yourself, watch it cook, and eat it on site with wine and soda included; the class runs 2.5 hours and a guide speaks English, Italian or French.Is it for me?You do the work yourself—this is not a demonstration you watch, but a class where you shape every piece of pasta with your own hands. It suits anyone who wants to learn a skill they can use at home, not just taste something once and move on.
Perugia Food Tour: Medieval Streets, Local Tastings & WineA 3-hour walking food tour through Perugia's medieval center with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at four venues to taste traditional Umbrian charcuterie, street food, fresh pasta and dessert paired with regional wine. Small groups keep the experience personal, and the guide explains the history and producers behind each tasting.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat like a local rather than taste small samples—you're sitting down to fresh pasta and charcuterie, not stopping for bites. The small group size and local guide mean you learn why these dishes matter to Perugia, not just what they taste like.
Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class in Cefalù: 4-Course MenuA hands-on cooking class in Cefalù, Sicily, where you prepare seven dishes—fresh pasta alla Norma, Sicilian braciole, stuffed zucchini, salad, lemon cream and more—at your own pace with a professional chef, then sit down to eat everything you've made with Sicilian wine. The class runs five hours at Villa Palamara, a former Benedictine monastery overlooking the Mediterranean, and includes all equipment, wine, water and a PDF cookbook to take home.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn Sicilian cooking in a relaxed setting where technique and ingredients matter more than speed—the five-hour pace and small-group format mean you actually absorb what the chef shows you, and the seaside villa location turns the meal at the end into something you'll remember beyond the recipes.
Murano: Glass Lampwork Workshop & Island Walk with Local ArtistYou’ll walk Murano’s quieter lanes with a local guide, watch real glassmakers at work inside the world’s oldest active factory, and try your hand at lampwork bead-making in an intimate workshop. Expect laughter, imperfect art (yours!), and glimpses of ancient mosaics—all wrapped up in the island’s salty air.
Tuscan Cooking Class in Cortona: Pasta & Wine PairingThis hands-on cooking class in Cortona takes place in a private, chef-designed kitchen inside a historic palazzo where you prepare antipasto, handmade pasta, a second course, contorno and dessert using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The class runs four hours and includes lunch paired with local wines, plus a Chef's Secret Session where you learn family traditions and professional shortcuts not found in typical tourist classes. Live instruction in English or Italian; pickup from nearby hotels is available, and vegetarian options can be arranged at booking.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel settles the logistics for anyone without a car or unfamiliar with Cortona's streets, so you arrive ready to cook instead of navigating first. The four-hour class fits a morning or afternoon into a travel day without eating the whole schedule.
Procida boat tour from Ischia: Swim in hidden covesA small-group boat tour departing from Ischia explores Procida and its surrounding islands with swimming stops at secluded coves, including the bay of Chiaiozza and Pozzo Vecchio beach. The tour runs about 3.5 hours with a professional skipper, aperitif and snacks aboard a traditional wooden boat holding no more than 12 guests, plus a 1–2 hour stop to walk the island on foot. Weather-dependent; minimum 4 travelers required.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour with a fixed schedule and a professional skipper, so the route and timing are set—you show up at the port and the day unfolds without you planning the stops or the navigation. Choose it if you want to reach the coves and villages that have no road access and would take a full day to find on your own, and if you prefer a small group (no more than 12) over a larger ferry.
Ravenna to Venice: Grand Canal Boat & Gondola Tour with LuggageYou’ll step off your cruise in Ravenna and be whisked straight into Venice’s heart—luggage handled for you—then drift down the Grand Canal by private boat, wander St. Mark’s Square with a local guide, snack at Rialto Market, and finally relax into a classic gondola ride through quiet canals. It’s all arranged so you can actually take it in.
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast: Scooter Rental with Local TipsYou’ll ride from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast by scooter, stopping in Positano’s lively alleys and reaching quiet spots like Fiordo di Furore with local advice. Expect salty breezes, spontaneous pastry breaks, helmet hair, and honest moments overlooking Ravello — it’s less about perfect plans than feeling part of the coast for a day.
Pisa: Leaning Tower Skip-the-Line Climb & City Walk TourYou’ll walk through lively streets with a local guide, spot unexpected art like Keith Haring’s mural, cross medieval squares buzzing with students, enter Pisa Cathedral, then skip lines to climb the Leaning Tower itself. It’s not just about seeing monuments—you’ll catch real glimpses of daily life in Pisa that might stick with you long after.
Castel Sant'Angelo terrace tour: Panoramic Rome views with guideA guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo's terrace in Rome with an English-speaking host, lasting one hour and including entry to the castle and access to areas generally closed to the public. You climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace, where you stand above the Tiber with views across the Eternal City. Bring your passport or valid ID for verification at entry; tickets are valid only for your selected date and time slot, and late arrivals are not accommodated.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Rome and want to see the city from a vantage point most visitors never reach — the terrace sits above the Tiber with views across the whole Eternal City, and the one-hour slot fits easily into a day of other sightseeing without eating up your whole afternoon.
Piran & Slovenian Coast tour from Trieste: Tartini SquareThis is a guided tour from Trieste to Piran and the Slovenian coast, lasting five hours, with pickup at your starting point and a live English-speaking guide. The route includes a walk through Piran's old town—where the composer Giuseppe Tartini was born and his bronze statue stands in the main square—plus panoramic drives through Portorož, Izola and Koper. Wine tasting and food tasting are included; museum entry in Piran is optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Piran's old town and Tartini Square without driving yourself—the guide handles the route along the Slovenian coast and narrates the history and attractions at each stop, so you focus on the narrow streets, the fishermen's nets and the view from the Church of Saint George instead of the road.
Rome: Colosseum Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill Entry with Audio GuideYou’ll start right at the Colosseum entrance with reserved tickets and an audio guide app (just bring your phone), then wander through the Roman Forum’s ruins before climbing Palatine Hill for sweeping city views. Expect sensory surprises—a sudden echo in the arena, wildflowers underfoot—and moments to pause where emperors once lived.
Chianti Castles & Wine Tasting Day Trip from SienaYou’ll walk castle paths above Chianti vineyards, taste wines poured by people who make them, share lunch at a Tuscan estate, and wander through medieval villages—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. It’s not just tasting wine; you’ll feel part of this sun-baked landscape for a day.
Tuscany: Brunello & Montepulciano Wine Safari Day TripYou’ll ride offroad through Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia with a local guide, tasting Brunello in Montalcino cellars and Vino Nobile in Montepulciano’s family-run winery. Enjoy lunch by ancient thermal springs in Bagno Vignoni and free time wandering Pienza’s artisan shops. It’s less about rushing between sights than soaking up flavors, stories, and landscapes you’ll remember long after you leave.
