Things to do in Italy
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Rome: Trastevere Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu in Local HomeYou’ll step straight into a Roman home in Trastevere to learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch with local chef Ilaria. Between hands-on lessons and stories around the table, you’ll share laughter, wine, and homemade dishes with new friends—leaving with full stomachs and memories that stick around longer than any recipe card.
Salento Wine Tasting: Negroamaro with Local SnacksA wine tasting and winery tour in Salento where you taste Negroamaro—the region's signature wine—paired with local Apulian snacks. A guide walks you through the vineyard and cellar, explaining the wine's character and how it connects to Salento's soil and harvest. The experience runs about an hour and includes wine and food; you choose from three tasting options at checkout, each building on the same foundation.Is it for me?Book this if you have an afternoon free and want to understand what Salento actually tastes like instead of just passing through—the guide and the pairing do the work of making the wine make sense. You'll need to be at least 18 to taste the wine.
Wine tasting in Bologna: 3 regional wines with local foodA 45-minute wine tasting in Bologna where you taste three regional wines—Pignoletto Fermo, Sangiovese in Purezza, and Sangiovese Appassimento—paired with local artisanal foods including mortadella, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and balsamic vinegar. A sommelier guides you through an interactive digital game that connects what you taste to what you're learning, making the tasting both educational and hands-on rather than a passive sit-down.Is it for me?Book this if you have 45 minutes free in Bologna and want to actually understand what you're tasting instead of just nodding along—the digital game and the sommelier's guidance turn the tasting into something you can follow and remember, not a performance you sit through.
Siena: Italian Opera Concert in Historic Church SettingYou’ll slip into Siena’s historic center for an evening surrounded by soaring opera voices inside a centuries-old church. Expect familiar arias from La Traviata and Madame Butterfly performed up close by local singers—sometimes with laughter mixed in. If you want to feel music echo through ancient walls and share a few unexpected moments with strangers, this is your night.
Rome: Home Cooking Class with Daniela & Family MealYou’ll step right into Daniela’s Roman kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll help prepare classic dishes alongside her family. Expect laughter, stories over glasses of wine, and a long lunch around their table. You’ll leave full — not just from food but from feeling like you belonged there for an afternoon.
Marsala Salt Pans & Mothia Island Boat Tour: 3.5 HoursA 3.5-hour boat tour of the Stagnone di Marsala natural reserve near Marsala, Sicily, where you sail past working salt pans and circumnavigate Mothia, an open-air archaeological site, with a guide explaining salt cultivation and local history. Wine tasting and Sicilian specialties are included; an air-conditioned vehicle provides transport to the boat.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling in a small group and want to understand a working landscape—the salt ponds are still harvested, and the guide connects what you see to centuries of local tradition, not just the archaeology of Mothia.
Cooking Class & Wine Tasting at Cortecorbo WineryA hands-on cooking class at Cortecorbo Winery, a family-run vineyard in Irpinia, where you prepare traditional Italian dishes—wood-fired pizza or homemade ravioli and tiramisù—then sit down to a long lunch paired with six wines from the winery, including the prestigious Taurasi DOCG. The day includes a guided tour of the vineyards and cellar, and private transportation is available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?Book the pizza option if you want to work with the wood-fired oven and learn how Italians make pizza at home; choose ravioli and tiramisù if you prefer working with fresh pasta and a traditional dessert. Either way, you're cooking in a real kitchen with real equipment, not watching a demonstration—the hands-on work is what sets this apart from a standard winery lunch.
Pisa and Florence Shore Excursion: Private Mercedes & DriverA private shore excursion from Livorno port takes you by Mercedes sedan or minivan to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli and Florence's Renaissance landmarks—Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica and Piazzale Michelangelo—with an English-speaking driver who knows both cities and can adjust the route to fit your ship's docking and re-boarding times. Port pickup and drop-off are included; the itinerary is yours to shape. Pre-booking tickets to Michelangelo's David is recommended to avoid queues.Is it for me?The English-speaking driver means you follow the commentary without strain, and the private vehicle lets you linger at a stop or skip one entirely—useful if you're traveling with children, elderly relatives, or anyone who needs the pace to stay flexible around your ship's schedule.
Horseback Riding Simbruini Park with Meals & WineHorseback riding in Simbruini National Park near Rome starts at Ranch Valle Verde in Tagliacozzo, where you groom and feed the horses before a five-hour naturalistic trail ride through Abruzzo mountains. The package includes a packed lunch on the trail, wine tasting in Tagliacozzo's main square, professional instruction, helmet, and round-trip transport from your hotel or a meeting point; guides speak English, Spanish or Italian, and the minimum age is 16.Is it for me?The five-hour ride asks for a moderate level of fitness and comfort in the saddle — this suits riders who want a full day in the mountains rather than a short introductory hack, and who are ready for the physical work of staying mounted through varied terrain.
Rome: Vatican Early Access Tour & Sistine Chapel Small GroupYou’ll slip into the Vatican Museums before regular hours with a small group and guide, wander echoing halls and admire masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel almost alone, then step into St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s Pietà up close. It’s quieter than you expect—and more moving than you’re ready for.
Private Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano tour from FlorenceA private minivan tour from Florence visits Piazzale Michelangelo, Siena's Piazza del Campo, a Chianti winery, and the UNESCO-listed towers of San Gimignano, with a driver who customizes the route and timing to your interests. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water; wine tasting and lunch at the winery are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you don't have a car or prefer not to drive Tuscan roads yourself. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you focus on the views, the wine, and the medieval towns instead of the route.
Florence: Chianti Wine Tour & Lunch at 2 VineyardsYou're driven from Florence through Chianti to two family-run vineyards where you taste eight wines and eat a traditional Tuscan lunch with handmade pasta and local specialties. A sommelier and expert guide walk you through the estates' history and production, and you sample olive oil and balsamic at the second stop. Transport, tastings, and lunch are all included; the whole day takes around six to seven hours.Is it for me?This works well if you want to taste serious Chianti without driving yourself or worrying about who's drinking—the transport and guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the meal.
Private wine tour Lucca with sommelier: 2 wineriesA private wine tour in Lucca led by Simone Vergamini, Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, visiting two family-run wineries where you walk the vineyards, taste 4 to 6 wines at each cellar, and sample local delights including extra virgin olive oil and seasonal products. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with transport included; a light lunch option adds a full meal alongside the tastings. Children from age 2 are welcome, and pickup is included within Lucca's center (surcharges apply beyond 15 km).Is it for me?Book the light lunch option if you want a full meal woven through the afternoon tastings rather than just food pairings; the traditional experience suits you if you prefer tasting wines with smaller bites and spending less time on the meal itself. Either way, the private vehicle and Simone's sommelier knowledge mean you're not following a group schedule or learning from a general guide—the pace and the depth of wine knowledge are built around what you want to know.
Florence to Chianti: Wine Roads, San Gimignano & Lunch TourYou’ll ride from Florence into classic Chianti villages with a local guide, taste Tuscan wines straight from family cellars, wander medieval San Gimignano on your own time, then share lunch at a working farmhouse. Expect laughter over bruschetta, stories from winemakers, and moments where Tuscany just feels close—you might not want to leave.
Appian Way bike tour Rome: Catacombs, lunch & e-bikesThis five-hour bike tour follows the Ancient Appian Way through Rome's Aqueduct Park and Regional Park, with a guided descent into St. Callixtus Catacombs—the city's largest underground cemetery, holding 16 popes and half a million Christians—and a lunch break at a local restaurant on the route. You ride electric bikes fitted with helmets and phone holders; the guide speaks English or Italian. Morning tours include lunch and water; afternoon tours include an aperitif and cold cuts.Is it for me?Pick the morning departure for lunch and a leisurely exploration of the sites, or choose afternoon if you prefer a later start and an aperitif instead.
Sorrento Cooking Class & Wine Pairing: Fresh Pasta by SeaA three-hour cooking class in an 1800s villa in Sorrento where you prepare fresh tagliatelle and ravioli with a chef, then eat what you made in the garden under lemon trees while a sommelier guides you through local wines matched to each dish. The class includes equipment, lunch, wine tasting, and a recipe book; pickup is included from Sorrento, and children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The guide teaches in English or Italian, so choose the language you're comfortable with when you book. If you speak neither fluently, confirm the guide's English level before committing, since the sommelier's wine explanations depend on understanding the pairing logic.
Amalfi Coast boat tour from Naples: Swim & snorkel at Li GalliThis full-day boat tour departs Naples for the Amalfi Coast, traveling by shuttle to Sorrento and then by boat along the dramatic shoreline to swim and snorkel at Li Galli, a three-island archipelago off Positano. You'll pass Praiano and the Fjord of Furore, spend free time in both Amalfi and Positano, and return to Naples by evening. The tour runs with a maximum of twelve passengers and an English-speaking skipper, includes water, soft drinks, Prosecco and Limoncello tasting, and stops for swimming; you choose either a 7:00 a.m. or 8:45 a.m. pickup at the meeting point in central Naples.Is it for me?Pick the 7:00 a.m. start if you want maximum time swimming and exploring the towns; choose 8:45 a.m. if you prefer sleeping in and still want a full day without rushing.
Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Skip-the-Line TicketsYou skip entry queues at five interconnected medieval monuments in Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli. Climb the Leaning Tower's 294 steps for panoramic views, explore the Baptistery's renowned acoustics and Nicola Pisano's carved pulpit, then move through the Opera Museum and Sinopie Museum to see the artistic process behind Pisa's frescoes. End at the serene Camposanto Monumentale cemetery. Timed entry to the tower keeps the experience flowing without long waits.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pisa's five major medieval monuments without spending your morning in entry lines—the skip-the-line access and timed tower slot mean you move through the complex on your schedule, not the queue's.
Rome: Colosseum Terrace Drinks, Pizza & Risqué History TourYou’ll sip prosecco overlooking the Colosseum, hear wild tales of Roman love and scandal from a local guide, share shots and pizza in Monti’s lively streets, and finish with a signature cocktail at a cozy bar. Expect laughter, surprises, and a side of Rome you probably haven’t met before.
Venice Lagoon Islands Tour: Torcello, Burano, Murano GuideA guided tour of Venice's lagoon islands—Torcello, Burano and Murano—led by a licensed local guide in English or Italian. The tour includes entry to the Torcello archaeological site and skip-line access to the glass factory and lace workshop, plus a full-day vaporetto ticket for independent exploration afterward. Children from age 1 are welcome; the tour runs 5.5 hours and covers the islands by public water bus.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace across three islands by water bus, with walking on each one and climbing the Torcello watchtower—it suits travelers comfortable with boat travel and moderate walking, and it works well if you have a free afternoon and want the islands explained by someone who knows them rather than navigating alone.
