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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Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Walking Tour with ArchaeologistA private walking tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii led by a licensed archaeologist, covering both ancient cities buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. You start in Herculaneum—smaller but better preserved—to see wooden doors, frescoes and the ancient beach where over 300 skeletons were found, then move to Pompeii's Forum, grand houses and plaster casts of eruption victims. The tour runs 5.5 hours and includes guide services; Herculaneum entry tickets are 16 euros for adults (2 euros for EU citizens 18–25). You arrange your own transport to the sites and bring your own food and drinks.Is it for me?At 5.5 hours, the tour leaves room for a morning or afternoon in the region but fills most of a day—book it if you want both cities in one outing with an expert who can explain what you're standing in front of, not just point out the highlights. If you prefer to linger at one site or move at your own pace, a self-guided visit would suit you better.
Cinque Terre Day Trip: Coastal Villages by Train & BoatA full-day guided tour from Florence to Cinque Terre takes you through five UNESCO-listed coastal villages—Manarola, Vernazzo, Monterosso and Riomaggiore—by bus, train and boat, with a professional English-speaking guide and a group kept under 25 people. The boat service runs April through mid-October, weather permitting; when boats are not operating, trains connect the villages instead. A moderate fitness level helps, as the villages sit on steep terrain and involve walking narrow streets and stairs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit all five villages in a single day using local trains and boats—your guide coordinates the connections so you move seamlessly between each stop.
Chocolate & Sweets of Turin: Small-Group Tasting TourA small-group chocolate and sweets tasting tour in Turin led by a local food expert, visiting the city's finest chocolate makers and confectioners. Groups stay between 2 and 8 travelers, and the tour includes tastings of pralines, artisanal gelato, local coffee and regional sweet specialties. The guide conducts the tour in English or Italian, and you'll cover about 1.2 km on foot through Turin's historic centre.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Turin's chocolate heritage in a small group—groups stay between 2 and 8 people, so you get the guide's full attention and room to linger over each tasting without the pace of a larger tour.
Siena Private Walking Tour: Skip-the-Line Cathedral & ContradeA private walking tour of Siena with an expert local guide includes skip-the-line entry to Siena Cathedral, a guided visit inside, and a walk through the contrada neighborhoods where centuries-old traditions shape daily life. You choose between a 2-hour intro tour or a 3-hour extended version that adds the Crypt and Museum, and the tour runs in English, French, or German. The private format means the pace and stops are yours to shape with your guide.Is it for me?Book the 2-hour tour if you want the Cathedral, the main square, and a taste of the contrade in a morning or afternoon. Choose the 3-hour option if you want to see the Crypt's hidden frescoes and the Museum's original sculptures—the extra time lets you understand the Cathedral's full story and the ambition behind the unfinished Duomo Nuovo.
Naples: Pasta Cooking Class & Home Meal with Bay ViewsYou’ll step into a real Neapolitan home overlooking the Gulf of Naples, learn to make three kinds of fresh pasta from scratch with a local host, and share stories over wine on the terrace. Expect laughter, hands-on cooking tips, and a relaxed dinner ending with homemade limoncello as the sun sets beyond Vesuvius.
Amalfi Coast boat tour from Positano: Swim, caves, Emerald GrottoA 7-hour boat tour along the Amalfi Coast from Positano visits Praiano, Fiordo di Furore, Conca dei Marini, and Amalfi, with stops to swim in caves and quiet bays and a visit to the Emerald Grotto (entry ticket separate). The captain speaks English or Italian, provides snorkeling gear and towels, and can arrange lunch at a coastal restaurant accessible only by sea. Water, soft drinks, beer and a prosecco aperitif are included; infants can travel in a stroller.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour with a local guide, so you're traveling with other guests and following the captain's route and timing. It suits anyone who wants the Amalfi Coast's famous stops—caves, grottoes, quiet bays—without renting a boat or arranging transport, and who's comfortable swimming in open water and caves at stops the captain chooses.
Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto tour: Greek ruins and baroque townsA full-day guided tour from Syracuse takes you through Neapolis Archaeological Park, Ortigia's historic island center, and the baroque town of Noto, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport included. You walk the Greek theatre and ancient quarries, wander a local market and eat at a traditional delicatessen, then stand in front of Sicily's most celebrated baroque cathedral and taste cannoli and cassata before the day ends.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day and want a guided walk through Neapolis Archaeological Park followed by Ortigia's market and a seated meal at a local deli—you move through three locations with a driver handling transport between them.
Snorkeling in Taormina: Wine tasting on the boatA 3-hour boat tour from Taormina that combines snorkeling at five named bays and Isola Bella with a tasting of red wine, white wine and Prosecco, plus Sicilian cheeses, salami and olives. A local guide leads the route by boat, stops you at the clearest water for swimming with snorkeling equipment provided, and serves the tasting aboard. Children from age 3 are welcome; the boat has a sundeck with cushions, shaded seating and a fridge.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and wine tasting built into a set itinerary with a group; skip it if you prefer to customize your route or need personalized guidance in the water.
Palermo walking tour: Art, markets and street food with guideA three-hour guided walking tour of Palermo takes you through the city's art and architecture—Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti and the Capo Market—with a licensed guide in Italian and entry to the Cathedral included. The route crosses the oldest streets and stops at the Capo Market, where you can sample street food like panelle and arancini if you wish. At the end, your guide gives you recommendations for where to eat and drink for the rest of your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk in Italian through Palermo's baroque center and working markets in one three-hour loop, rather than piecing together separate stops on your own.
Bologna Food Tour with Local Chef: Tastings in the QuadrilateroA food tour of Bologna led by a local chef and licensed food guide who walks you through the Quadrilatero market district, tasting protected-origin salumi, cheeses, bread and 25-year balsamic at a 1465 tavern, then handmade tagliatelle al ragù at a family trattoria. The tour includes two glasses of wine, water and gelato, and runs roughly three and a half hours on foot through the city center with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?The tour moves between five or six stops on foot over three and a half hours with standing time at tastings, so it suits someone comfortable walking and standing in a market setting. If you prefer to sit down for longer or have mobility constraints, confirm the pace with the operator before booking.
Rome: Pesto & Pasta Cooking Class Piazza NavonaYou’ll knead dough with your own hands and crush basil into bright pesto right beside Piazza Navona. Taste bruschetta and sip wine or soda while your pasta cooks, then share stories around the table as you eat what you made together. Expect laughter, small messes, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave Rome.
Lambrusco tasting tour in Modena: Cleto Chiarli wineryA guided tour of Tenuta Cialdini, the Chiarli family winery in Modena's Castelvero hills, takes you through the vineyards and production facilities, then sits you down to taste four wines from the Cleto Chiarli line with local cheese, cured meat and balsamic vinegar. The visit runs about 90 minutes and includes a guide in English or Italian. The estate has operated for over 140 years and sits on more than 50 hectares of Lambrusco Grasparossa vineyards.Is it for me?The estate sits outside Castelvetro di Modena, a few kilometers from the village, so if you're staying in Modena city or don't have a car, you'll need to arrange transport there and back—but that also means the tour itself is self-contained and you don't have to navigate between stops or time your own day around opening hours.
Venice: Private Photo Shoot & Gondola Ride with PickupYou’ll wander Venice’s famous squares and bridges with a local photographer who knows all the good angles—then float along quiet canals in a private gondola while your moments are captured naturally. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a digital photo book full of real memories.
Sorrento Pizza Making Class: Learn from a PizzaioloA hands-on pizza making class in Sorrento where you learn traditional Neapolitan techniques from a local pizzaiolo, make your own pizza in a wood-fired oven, and eat it with wine and dessert. The class runs about two hours in a small group on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento, with pickup included and instruction in English or Italian.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day, but long enough to actually learn the technique and sit down to eat what you made—not a rushed demo or a tasting that leaves you hungry.
Rome: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps Private WalkStep into Rome’s heart with a private walking tour led by a local guide. You’ll wander through Piazza Navona’s morning buzz, marvel at the Pantheon’s silent grandeur, climb the Spanish Steps, and toss your coin into Trevi Fountain. These moments feel personal—sometimes even quietly magical—in ways you might not expect.
Royal Palace and Shroud Chapel tour Turin: With local guideA guided tour of Turin's Royal Palace and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud with a local guide and entrance tickets included. You walk through the throne room, reception halls and Royal Armory of the Savoy dynasty's seat, then climb to the Guarini Chapel—a baroque masterpiece rebuilt after a 1997 fire—where you look down into Turin Cathedral and the sealed case holding the Shroud, though it remains not visible. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours; the guide speaks English, Italian or French; the Cathedral itself is viewable only during its open hours and outside of Mass times.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free morning and want to understand the rooms and objects themselves rather than just walk through them—a local guide who knows Turin turns the Palace from a list of rooms into a story about the dynasty that ruled from them. The fixed schedule and included tickets mean you don't arrange anything; you show up and the day unfolds.
Alberobello private tour: Trulli discovery & tastingA private guided tour of Alberobello takes 2.5 to 3 hours through the UNESCO-listed trulli districts, led by a guide who speaks English or Italian. You explore Rione Aia Piccola, stop at the Belvedere viewpoint, visit the Basilica of Saints Cosma and Damiano and the two-storey Trullo Sovrano house-museum, then walk through Rione Monti before ending with a tasting of extra-virgin olive oil, salty and sweet taralli, and local liqueurs in a trullo shop. The tour is private, so any changes must be agreed with your guide in advance.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with only your guide—ideal if you want to linger at the Belvedere or ask questions without keeping a group waiting. If you prefer to join other travelers or move faster through the highlights, a shorter shared tour would suit you better.
4x4 tour Orgosolo murals & shepherd lunch: Supramonte off-roadA full-day 4x4 tour from Orosei into Orgosolo and the Supramonte, Sardinia's rugged pastoral plateau, with a live guide in multiple languages. You travel by Land Rover through the landscape that sheltered bandits and shepherds for centuries, stop at a Nuragic Giants' Tomb from 3500 years ago, climb to Monte Novo San Giovanni at 1316 meters, and eat lunch cooked by a shepherd family in their traditional sheepfold—boiled sheep, roast suckling pig, Cannonau wine and local brandy included. The tour runs eight to nine hours and covers the town's street murals, originally painted as protest art, which now color the historic center and new buildings alike.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group, which means you move at a pace set by the whole party and stop where the guide knows the landscape and the history. Choose it if you want the Supramonte and Orgosolo's murals explained by someone who knows Barbagia, and if eating lunch cooked by a shepherd family in their own sheepfold matters more than a restaurant setting.
Lake Maggiore Islands Tour: Private Guide to Isola Bella & MadreA five-hour private guided tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands with a licensed local guide, visiting Isola Bella's 17th-century baroque palace and ten-level terraced gardens, Isola Madre's 16th-century villa and botanical garden, and the Fishermen's island village. The guide speaks English, Italian or French, and can adjust the itinerary for walking difficulties or shorter time windows. Entrance fees (€36.50 per person) are not included; private boat transfers cost €250.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who knows the islands and can move at your pace without a fixed group schedule—the private format means you choose when to linger and when to move on. If you'd rather follow a set itinerary with other travelers or prefer a shorter visit to just one or two islands, a shared group tour or a self-guided boat ride might suit you better.
Polignano a Mare boat tour with snorkeling and aperitifA 90-minute boat tour of Polignano a Mare's sea caves includes snorkeling equipment, a swim stop, and a small aperitif with local prosecco and tarallini. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French narrates the coast and shares stories about the town. The boat holds small groups and departs from near Polignano a Mare.Is it for me?Pick this tour if your group speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French—your guide leads in that language so everyone catches the stories and cave details in real time, not through translation.
