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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Private Boat Tour Portofino: Golfo Paradiso & TigullioA private boat tour along the coast near Portofino takes you to San Fruttuoso Abbey, Camogli, and secluded bays where you can swim and snorkel. The boat holds your group alone, your captain narrates the coast's history and fishing traditions, and the day includes snorkeling equipment, local wine, water and snacks. You choose between a half-day (4 hours) or a full day (7 hours) on the water.Is it for me?Book the half-day tour if you want the main sights — Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Camogli — without a full commitment to the water. The full-day version suits anyone who wants to linger in the bays, swim longer and reach the quieter villages that take extra time to reach by boat.
Florence Duomo Complex: Giotto Tower & Cathedral Priority AccessYou get priority entry to Florence's Duomo, climb Giotto's Bell Tower for panoramic views, explore the crypt of Santa Reparata beneath the cathedral, visit the Baptistry with its bronze doors, and access the Opera Del Duomo Museum — all with a 1-hour guided tour and no entry-line wait. The fixed itinerary keeps you moving through four centuries of Florence architecture in one morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Florence's most important cathedral complex without losing a morning to entry lines, and you're willing to climb 414 steps for a view that justifies the effort.
Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Chianti Wine & Lunch from San GimignanoA 7-hour scenic tour of Chianti and San Gimignano in a vintage Fiat 500 with a professional private driver, including two wine tastings at San Quirico winery, a Tuscan lunch, and olive oil tasting with bread. The small group travels the most scenic roads around the region with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and all fuel and operational costs are covered.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in San Gimignano or Chianti without a car—the private driver and fixed route mean you skip the rental desk, the GPS and the hunt for parking at the winery, and you arrive at each stop ready to taste instead of stressed about where to leave the keys.
Messina: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll join a small group in a local Messina home to learn how to make two kinds of fresh pasta by hand and classic tiramisu with your host guiding every step. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo as you cook together, share stories around the table, and taste everything you’ve created — it feels more like visiting family than taking a class.
Venice: Interpreti Veneziani Concert & Music MuseumYou spend your evening moving between two rooms in the Church of San Vidal: first the Music Museum, where you see handmade stringed instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries; then the concert hall, where Interpreti Veneziani performs baroque masterworks by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Mozart. The whole evening is contained in one location, and you finish knowing the instruments and the music together.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to experience baroque music in its architectural and cultural setting without arranging separate tickets and timing—the museum and concert are in one place, one evening, so you move straight from the instruments to hearing them played.
Siena Walking Tour: Medieval Streets with GuideA private walking tour of Siena's medieval center with a professional guide in your chosen language. You'll spend time at the Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo, and the Basilica of San Domenico, moving at a pace that lets you absorb each one. The guide handles the route and the timing; you show up in covered shoulders and knees, ready to walk.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Siena without a car—your guide meets you at your chosen time and leads you through the medieval center on foot.
Underground Naples tour: Greek and Roman ruins deep belowThis is a guided tour of Naples' underground historical sites, led by a local authorized guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French. You descend into Neapolis Sotterrata through a Medieval Cloister to walk among Greek and Roman remains; visit Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, an underground church in via dei Tribunali built around the cult of the dead; and explore the underground levels of the Duomo of Napoli. The itinerary is flexible—your guide shapes the route around what interests you most. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels; infants can ride in a pram, and service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the language that matches your comfort—English, Spanish, Italian or French—and your guide will shape the route through the three underground sites based on what interests you most, whether that's the Roman engineering, the Greek settlement or the Neapolitan cult of the dead. The flexible itinerary means you're not locked into a fixed pace or a predetermined order.
Venice Private Family Tour: Rialto Bridge & Marco Polo's HouseYou get a private guide who shapes the walk around your family's pace and interests, hitting Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo's house, and Acqua Alta Bookshop while your kids learn through activities instead of lectures. The guide picks the route, includes a local snack, and keeps groups small enough that nobody feels rushed. Book directly with the guide to confirm the date and any access fees that might apply.Is it for me?Pick this if you want your kids to actually engage with Venice instead of just walking past it, and you'd rather have a local decide the route and timing than stick to a fixed itinerary—the flexibility is what makes the day work for families.
Cagliari old town walking tour: Medieval towers and sea viewsA walking tour of Cagliari's old town district, Castello, led by a local guide through narrow Medieval streets past towers, bastions, the Royal Palace and Cathedral. The tour climbs to panoramic points where you see across the city, the sea, Molentargius park and the Devil's Saddle. Available as a 2-hour shared tour or 3-hour option, with or without a Sardinian snack included; the guide speaks both Italian and English.Is it for me?Book the 2-hour shared tour if you want the core stops—Cathedral, Royal Palace, and the sea views—without a longer commitment. Choose the 3-hour private option or add the Sardinian snack if you prefer a slower pace through the Medieval streets or want to taste local food as part of the experience.
Messina, Taormina & Isola Bella tour: Theatre, beach & tastingA private guided tour from Messina takes you through Taormina's historic centre—the Greek-Roman theatre, the Duomo, Corvaja Palace and Corso Umberto I—then down 130 steps to Isola Bella beach for a swim in some of Sicily's clearest water. The tour ends back in Messina with a tasting of arancini, granita and cannoli under the Cathedral. Your driver and guide handle the route; you choose when to enter the water and how long to stay.Is it for me?This tour is private, so your group sets the pace and the guide adjusts the stops to your interests—ideal if you want to linger at the theatre or spend extra time swimming without waiting for others. If you prefer a shared group experience or a self-guided day, look for a different option.
Milan: Bicycle Tour & Duomo, Sforza Castle, NavigliYou cycle past Milan's cathedral, castle, and canals with a licensed guide steering the route and the history. The tour covers 10 major landmarks in 3.5 hours without you having to plan stops, read maps, or buy separate entry tickets to exteriors. You pick the departure time, wear a provided helmet, and return when the ride ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Milan's main sights in one morning or afternoon without planning the route, arranging transport between stops, or cycling solo through unfamiliar streets — the guide handles the navigation and the story, leaving you to pedal and look.
Castel Gandolfo Kayak Tour: Wine & Food Tasting near RomeYou're picked up at Anagnina station and driven to Lake Albano, where you paddle for two hours with a guide who explains the lake's history from prehistory through the papal era. Midway through, you dock at a Roman port for wine, cheese, and meat tasting. After paddling back, you can shower and return to Rome by early evening. The whole day is handled — no separate bookings for transport, food, or entry.Is it for me?Book this if you want to leave Rome for the day without arranging your own transport, guide, or lunch — the minibus, the paddling, and the food tasting are all handled, so you just show up at the station and get back by evening.
Private Taormina Walking Tour: Greek Theatre & Old TownA private walking tour of Taormina led by a licensed local guide covers the Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, the Odeon and the medieval heart of Old Town, ending at Piazza Duomo. The group stays under eight people. English-speaking guide included; Greek Theatre entrance fees are separate. Public transport is nearby if you need it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group and a guide who knows the town's history and can answer questions as you walk. The private format and group size under eight means you move at a pace that lets you absorb the stories and linger at stops without feeling rushed.
Lucca Walking Tour: Self-Guided Audio & Written GuideA self-guided walking tour of Lucca with audio and written directions in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German, plus local restaurant recommendations and historical details about each stop. You navigate using your smartphone and Google Maps; the digital guide covers the Cathedral, Guinigi Tower, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the Clock Tower and other landmarks. No guide walks with you—you move through the city at your own speed and choose which sites to enter.Is it for me?The four to five hours is the walking time only—you control when you stop, which sites you enter and how long you linger, so it works for anyone who wants to explore Lucca without a fixed schedule or a group pace. If you prefer a guide walking with you or a set itinerary that moves you through each stop in order, a guided group tour is a better fit.
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle tour with entrance feesA small group tour of Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle in Slovenia, with entrance tickets and an English-speaking guide included. The day starts at Predjama Castle, a 13th-century fortress built into a cliff face, then moves to Postojna Cave for an electric train ride through underground chambers followed by a guided walk. The tour runs five to six hours and keeps groups small so the pace stays manageable.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle in one day with a small group and local storytelling; you'll skip the logistics of two separate visits and hear context beyond what plaques show.
Florence Private City Tour for Families with Local GuideYou get a private local guide who builds the day around your kids' energy and curiosity, hitting Ponte Vecchio, Piazza del Duomo, and other main squares while they solve treasure hunts and learn Florentine history through stories. The guide includes a snack, keeps groups small, and adjusts the route based on what's working—so you're not locked into a rigid itinerary or fighting crowds at every stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Florence's main squares and landmarks without managing tickets, timing, or keeping kids entertained on your own—the guide handles all three, and the small group size means you're not fighting crowds or rushing between stops.
Wine Tasting in Como: 7 Italian Wines with Food PairingA wine tasting class in Como pairs seven carefully selected Italian wines with local gastronomic specialties—cured meat, cheese, porcini and anchovies—while a professional sommelier walks you through tasting notes, grape varieties and winemaking methods. The experience takes place in Capitan Drake, a refined wine shop steps from the old city walls and a 10-minute walk from the train station. You choose whether you want red, white or sparkling wines, and vegetarian options are available on request. Non-drinkers are welcome with soft drinks and other non-alcoholic alternatives.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how to taste wine and understand what you're drinking, not just sample a few glasses. The sommelier's guidance and the two-hour pace make it a class, not a quick stop—you'll actually remember the differences between the wines and the regions they come from.
Sirmione boat tour: 2 hours, 4 islands, Prosecco includedA two-hour boat tour departing from Sirmione that circles four landmarks on Garda Lake: the Roman ruins at Grotte di Catullo, the clifftop Rocca di Manerba, the small Isola di San Biagio, and the villa-crowned Isola del Garda. A bottle of Prosecco is included, and you can swim at designated stops. The tour runs in English or Italian with a live guide.Is it for me?The two-hour duration keeps the whole outing tight—you see four islands and drink wine without losing a full day. Arrive ten minutes early and stay alert for weather alerts by SMS, since the tour runs on schedule and doesn't reschedule for latecomers.
Catania Walking Tour: Audio Guide to Piazza Duomo & Via CrociferiA self-guided walking tour of Catania's historic center using a digital audio and text guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German. You move at your own pace through Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi, the Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena and other landmarks, with a smartphone as your only tool. The guide includes stories about each site, local food recommendations for authentic restaurants, and tips on Italian aperitivo culture—all activated through a voucher code sent before your visit.Is it for me?Start from wherever you're staying in Catania—the route is entirely walkable through the historic center, so you don't need a car or a guide to show up at a fixed time. The digital guide on your phone means you move at your own pace, stop for lunch when you want, and linger at a site if something catches your attention, all without coordinating with anyone else.
Turin walking tour with audio guide: Monuments at your own paceThis self-guided walking tour of Turin pairs an audio guide and digital written guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German with a route through the city's main monuments—the Royal Palace, Mole Antonelliana, Royal Church of San Lorenzo, and the twin piazzas of Castello and San Carlo. You move at your own pace, stop when you want, and get restaurant recommendations from a local along the way. A smartphone with internet connection activates the guide; tickets to individual sites are separate.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move through Turin's major monuments without waiting for a group or a guide—the audio and written guide let you stop, rewind, read ahead or skip sections entirely. It suits anyone with a smartphone and three to four hours, from solo travelers to families with strollers, and works at whatever pace suits your day.
