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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Venice Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio: Food Wine Walking TourYou walk through the Jewish Ghetto with a local guide who explains its history and architecture, then move into Cannaregio for food and wine tastings at traditional spots, ending with gelato. The tour takes four hours, includes all tastings and a dinner component, and works best if you book dietary needs in advance—vegan and gluten-free diets aren't accommodated, but vegetarians can be arranged with notice.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Venice's history while eating real Venetian food, not tourist versions—the guide and the food stops are what make the four hours feel like you've actually lived in the city for a day.
Taormina: Mount Etna Private Tour & Wine Tasting LunchYou visit the southern craters and lava fields of Mount Etna, walk inside Monte Vetore, see the 1669 eruption sites and the buried church, taste local liqueurs, then spend the afternoon at Gambino Winery tasting Etna DOC wines with a traditional lunch. Private transport and all entry fees are included, and the day runs at your pace without a fixed group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Mount Etna beyond the view from a distance — the private format means you set the pace at each stop, and the winery lunch gives you time to taste how the volcano shapes the wines instead of rushing through a group schedule.
Pitti Palace Tour: Skip-the-Line Access to Medici ArtworksA guided tour of Pitti Palace in Florence takes you through the Palatine Gallery and royal apartments with a certified guide and skip-the-line entry. The guide leads you through the Planetary Rooms—staterooms on the first floor decorated with Baroque frescoes and stucco by Pietro da Cortona—where the Medici family's private collection of Renaissance and European paintings hangs: works by Botticelli, Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio and others from the 15th to 17th century. The tour runs 90 minutes, and you're free to linger on any painting after the guide finishes. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German; minimum two guests required to run.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Medici collection's masterpieces without spending time in a queue, and if you prefer a guide to point out the stories and techniques rather than reading placards on your own. The 90-minute length means you cover the highlights and still have time to return to a painting that caught you, without the fatigue of a full-day museum visit.
Montepulciano wine tasting and lunch: 16th-century cellarA 1.5-hour wine tasting and lunch class in Montepulciano held in an ancient underground cellar attributed to Etruscan civilization. You taste four local wines—Rosso di Montepulciano and Nobile di Montepulciano among them—guided by a professional sommelier who explains the production methods, then eat a full Tuscan lunch of cold cuts, cheeses and seasonal pasta. English or Italian guide; vegetarian option available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how Montepulciano's most famous wines are made while tasting them in the actual cellar where they're stored—the underground setting and the sommelier's explanation of production methods are what turn a tasting into an education. The fixed 1.5-hour slot means you know exactly when you'll finish and can plan the rest of your day around it.
Venice Carnival Museum: Skip-the-Line Entry & Picasso CollectionYou skip the entrance line with a timed ticket and walk straight into a collection of Carnival-themed art spanning from the 1700s to modern masters like Picasso and Chagall. The permanent collection unfolds with musical accompaniment and staff support throughout, letting you move at your own pace without crowds. Your entry includes full access to all museum spaces and the immersive exhibition layout, so you see everything without backtracking or confusion.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Carnival collection without losing time to an entrance queue — the timed ticket is what makes that possible, and it works especially well if you're visiting Venice during busy periods when lines form early.
Private Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Luxury Tour with Local DriverYou’ll travel Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula in comfort with your own private driver—stopping wherever catches your eye: from Sorrento’s lemon-scented lanes to Ravello’s panoramic gardens high above the sea. Enjoy photo stops at hidden viewpoints like Tordigliano and Furore Fjord; wander iconic towns such as Positano and Amalfi at your own pace; taste limoncello where locals do; discover secret corners most tours rush past—all without worrying about parking or crowds.
Sicily: Cooking Class with Local Chef & Sicilian LunchYou’ll join a small group in Catania for a hands-on Sicilian cooking class led by a local chef. Make fresh pasta from scratch, prepare classic Norma sauce and fill your own cannoli shells before sitting down together for an all-inclusive homemade lunch with wine. Expect laughter, real flavors and maybe flour on your shirt.
Milan: Bike Tour Past Duomo, La Scala & Leonardo's Last SupperYou ride a 3-speed bike past Milan's main landmarks: the 1386 Cathedral, the 19th-century Galleria, La Scala opera house, the bohemian Brera district, and Leonardo's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group at a leisurely pace with photo stops and stories; helmet, bike, and rain ponchos are included. Tours run rain or shine, and the route uses Milan's cycle-friendly streets to connect attractions that would take hours to reach on foot.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Milan's main landmarks — the Cathedral, Galleria, La Scala, Brera, and Leonardo's Last Supper — without arranging transport between them or navigating the city on your own; the bike and guide handle both, and the small-group pace means you actually stop to look instead of rushing through.
Royal Palace of Caserta from Naples: Guided Tour & GardensYou'll spend two hours walking through the Royal Palace of Caserta's apartments, royal theater, and gardens with a live guide explaining the architecture and history. Admission and a headset (for larger groups) are included. The tour covers both the interior palace and the mythology-themed fountains and gardens outside, ending with the option to explore further on your own with a purchased audio guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want the palace and gardens explained by someone who knows the history, rather than reading plaques on your own — the 2-hour structure means you see the main rooms and the grounds without spending a full day on-site.
Private Cheese and Wine Tour from Siena: Pienza, MontalcinoA private full-day tour from Siena takes you south through the Val d'Orcia to an organic dairy farm for cheese and olive oil tasting, then to the Renaissance town of Pienza for lunch at your own pace, and finally to Montalcino for a winery tour and tasting of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wines. Your English-speaking guide picks you up from your hotel and handles all driving; the route covers eight hours and includes all tastings and farm access.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste food and wine where it is made rather than in a restaurant, and you prefer traveling as a private group instead of joining others. The eight-hour day is built around the farm and winery visits, so the tastings and cellar tour are the focus, not a quick stop between other sights.
Sirmione boat cruise and walk: Away from crowdsA 2-hour guided tour of Sirmione on Lake Garda combining a 40-minute shared motorboat cruise around the peninsula, a walk through side streets and local spots most visitors miss, and a drink at the end. The guide speaks English, Italian, German or Swedish, keeps the group small, and moves at an easy pace with time to ask questions and take photos. Alcoholic beverages are included for guests over 18; alcohol-free drinks for younger travelers.Is it for me?Choose this for a boat-based tour that skips the crowded center—you'll circle the peninsula by water, then walk quieter backstreets with a small group moving at a relaxed pace.
Villa Romana del Casale & Valley of the Temples TourThis private tour visits two of Sicily's most significant archaeological sites: Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, where you walk through rooms covered in Roman mosaics, and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, an open-air park of Doric temples from the Hellenistic period. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day. Admission tickets and a specialized guide are not included but can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to visit both Roman mosaics and Greek temples in a single day with a private driver who adjusts stops to your pace, rather than following a group schedule.
Wine Tasting Milan: 3 Italian Wines with SommelierA 1.5-hour wine tasting in an elegant traditional wine bar in central Milan where you taste three important Italian wines—red, white and sparkling—paired with local appetizers and bread, guided by a professional sommelier who explains how each wine is made and how to match it with food. The experience runs three times a week and includes water and wine; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?At 1.5 hours, the tasting fits into an evening without taking over your whole night—you taste and learn without a long commitment, and the sommelier's focus on pairing wine with food means you leave knowing how to choose bottles at home. The minimum age is 18.
E-bike tour Valpolicella: Amarone tasting with winemakerAn e-bike tour through Valpolicella led by winemaker Nicola, who knows the back routes through the vineyards and the stories behind them. You ride for roughly three hours, choosing which of Verona's landmarks—Piazza Brà, Castelvecchio Bridge, the historic center—to pass on the way, then stop at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde in Marano di Valpolicella for a guided wine tasting of Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone paired with local cheeses, salami and a light lunch. The tour runs only with this winemaker and his family winery, not through an intermediary. Minimum age is 14; you need to be comfortable riding a bike and stand at least 150cm tall.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to ride through working vineyards instead of sitting in a tasting room, and if you prefer learning about the wines directly from the person who makes them. The e-bike's motor means you don't need to be an experienced cyclist, only comfortable on a bike and moderately fit.
Palermo Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-and-GreetYou're met at arrivals with a name sign and driven directly to your Palermo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car with water and WiFi included. The driver waits up to 60 minutes if your flight is delayed, the price is fixed with no hidden charges, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before you land. Customer support is available 24/7 if anything changes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive knowing exactly where you're going and how much it costs — the fixed price and meet-and-greet take the guesswork out of getting from the airport into Palermo.
Matera: Sassi Walking Tour with Audio & Local Food GuideYou get a self-guided digital walk through Matera's three Sassi districts with audio narration and written text in five languages, covering nine major sites from the underground city to the Duomo. The guide includes restaurant recommendations from a local and GPS mapping on your phone, so you move at your own pace without a fixed schedule or group.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Matera without a fixed schedule or group pace, and who prefer learning at their own speed. You'll need a charged smartphone with internet to activate the guide, and some areas of the Sassi involve steep or uneven stone streets — that's the terrain itself, not a limitation of the tour.
Boat tour Palermo coast: Swim Mondello, cave, AddauraA boat tour along the Palermo coast departing from Mondello with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French, stopping to swim at the Queen's Cave, Addaura and Mondello Bay. You choose between a half-day morning run, a full-day voyage (about 7 hours, departing 10 am) that adds Capo Gallo and Isola delle Femmine, or an evening departure timed for sunset. Snorkelling equipment, brunch, bottled water, soft drinks and one alcoholic beverage per adult are included.Is it for me?Pick the half-day morning tour if you want to swim and snorkel without eating up the whole day. Choose the full-day departure at 10 am when you have the afternoon free and want to see four separate marine zones instead of three. The sunset option works if you prefer to end the day on the water rather than start it there.
Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments & Secret Garden TicketYou get a guided walk through the Secret Garden with a Vatican staff member, then self-guided access to seven rooms of the Papal Apartments, including the bedroom, chapel, library, and the balcony where the Pope delivers the Angelus each summer. Entry to the Astronomical Domes is optional. No tickets to print — just show your email confirmation at the desk.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see inside the Pope's summer residence without arranging transport from Rome or navigating the ticketing alone — the guided garden walk and self-paced apartment tour fit into one afternoon, and you handle entry with a single email ticket.
Polignano Boat Tour: Swim & Prosecco at Grotta PalazzeseThis is a small-group boat tour departing from San Vito fishing harbor to explore Polignano's sea caves and coastline, with a swim stop in a secluded cove and a chilled Prosecco aperitif on board. The 10-seat boat avoids the crowded main port, and your local skipper chooses the safest swimming spot based on that day's sea conditions. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour runs in English or Italian.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Polignano's most famous sea caves and swim in a private cove without the crowds of larger boats from the main port. The small 10-seat boat and the quiet San Vito departure mean you get closer to the caves and more time to photograph them, and the skipper's local knowledge of sea conditions lets him find the best swimming spot each day.
Private Taormina tour: Castelmola, Isola Bella & Greek TheaterA private guided tour of Taormina, Castelmola and Isola Bella in Sicily with live guide in English or Spanish, air-conditioned transportation and Sicilian sweets included. The day moves through the main streets and cathedral of Taormina, then climbs 5 kilometers to the hilltop town of Castelmola for panoramic views, and finishes at the small island that appears on every postcard of the coast. The Greek Theater is nearby if you want to add it separately.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable with sustained walking across three locations—town streets, a hilltop castle, and an island—over a full day, and prefer a guide-led route that connects them without backtracking.
