Things to do in Italy
Florence Wine Tour91 optionsDay Trips from Milan4 optionsDay Trips from Rome21 optionsDay Trips from Florence14 optionsMurano Burano13 optionsLast Supper Tour Milan19 optionsBoat Tour Venice51 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsMuseums15 optionsNaples Vesuvius Tour23 optionsSorrento Boat Tour83 options
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St. Peter's Basilica Rome: Skip-The-Line & Audio GuideYou collect your skip-the-line ticket and digital audio guide at Via Germanico 36, then bypass the exterior queue and pass through security screening. Inside St. Peter's Basilica, you explore at your own pace, listening to the audio guide as you encounter Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, the Papal Tomb, and the Renaissance interior. The whole visit is self-guided and flexible, with no group or fixed schedule — you decide how long to spend in each section and when to leave.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see St. Peter's Basilica without spending half your day in a queue — the skip-the-line access and audio guide mean you move straight to the entrance and explore on your own schedule, which is what makes a meaningful visit possible in a single afternoon.
Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus: Colosseum, Vatican & City ViewsYou board at one of six stops around Rome, choose which landmarks to visit, and hop off and on throughout the day at your own pace. The open-top bus gives you views while the audio commentary explains what you're seeing, and Wi-Fi onboard means you can research stops as you go. Full-day access, earphones, and a city map are included; the schedule is frequent enough that you're never waiting long for the next departure.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover Rome's main landmarks in one day without arranging separate transport between stops or worrying about public transit schedules — the frequent departures and all-day pass mean you set the pace, not the timetable.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tickets: Skip the entry lineYou skip the Colosseum ticket line and get entry to three major sites in one purchase. The audio guide in your language walks you through the Colosseum's levels, the Roman Forum's temples and ruins, and Palatine Hill's imperial palaces and gardens. You spend as long as you want at each stop — typically thirty minutes to an hour in the Forum alone — and the reservation fee is already included, so there's nothing else to buy at the gate.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Rome's three biggest ancient sites without spending your morning buying tickets or waiting in line — the reservation fee and audio guide mean you're set up to walk straight in and explore on your own schedule.
Private Christmas Walking Tour in Cinque Terre VillagesA private walking tour through Cinque Terre's Christmas traditions, led by a professional local guide who shares stories of faith and seasonal customs as you move through Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazzo and Corniglia. The tour lasts around two hours and covers scenic paths between medieval settlements, including the Church of St. Margaret of Antioch and the ruins of Doria Tower. Admission to Vernazzo and Corniglia is available as an add-on (€7.50/day or via Cinque Terre Card).Is it for me?The tour departs from Riomaggiore, so if you're staying elsewhere in Cinque Terre or arriving by train, you'll meet your guide at the village entrance—no car needed, and the private format means the pace and stops stay yours instead of shifting with a larger group.
Venice Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends of Cannaregio & RialtoA guided walking tour of Venice's haunted sites takes you through the districts of Cannaregio and Castello to uncover tales of vengeful spirits, cursed nobles, and phantom priests tied to real Venetian history. The tour passes the Rialto Bridge, San Pietro di Castello, and the Jewish Ghetto, following a live guide who speaks Spanish. The walk lasts around an hour and suits all fitness levels; wear comfortable shoes and bring water.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free evening and want to explore Venice beyond the daytime tourist routes—the nighttime setting and focus on hidden corners that locals avoid after dark is what makes the ghost stories land differently than a daytime history walk would.
Ghost Tour Venice: Ghetto, Haunted Palace & Murder AlleyA guided ghost tour through Venice that takes you through the Ghetto di Venezia, Casin dei Spiriti and Corte Seconda del Milion—three sites tied to the city's darkest history. The tour runs roughly an hour with a live guide in English or Spanish, and groups stay under 15 people so the narrow alleys and hidden squares stay intimate. You'll hear documented Venetian ghost stories and local legends tied to real historical events, not theatrical scares.Is it for me?Book the English tour if you're comfortable with the language and want the full storytelling; choose Spanish if that's your preference. Groups stay under 15 people, so the narrow alleys stay intimate and you can actually hear the guide without shouting—important in spaces this tight and this old.
Bologna: Lamborghini Museum & Factory 4.0 TourYou get a 45-minute guided walk through the active Factory 4.0 production line, seeing robots and AGVs assemble Lamborghinis in real time, followed by an hour exploring the museum's rare concept cars and design evolution. The tour language depends on your time slot and day of the week, so check the schedule before booking. Children under six cannot join the factory portion, but the museum is open to all ages.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how Lamborghinis are actually made, not just look at finished cars — the factory floor is the part most visitors never get to see, and it's what makes this different from a standard museum visit.
Trieste Exploration Game: Solve quizzes at 9 landmarksA self-guided exploration game in Trieste where you download an app or use your browser to answer quizzes about nine landmarks—the Cathedral, Castle of San Giusto, Arco di Riccardo, Roman Theatre, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Teatro Verdi, Piazza della Borsa, Saint Spyridon Church and Canal Grande—and collect points as you move through the city at your own pace.Is it for me?Since you guide yourself through the city on your own phone and set your own pace, this works best if you want to explore Trieste without waiting for a group departure or following a fixed schedule—you can linger at any stop or move through quickly, and play solo or with friends and family at the same time.
Bologna: Ferrari & Lamborghini Museums with F1 SimulatorYou get picked up in Bologna, visit the Ferrari Museum and F1 simulator in Maranello, explore the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena with 30 minutes free time, then spend the afternoon at two Lamborghini museums in Sant'Agata Bolognese and Funo. Skip-the-line access at all four museums is included, along with air-conditioned transport in a van of maximum 8 people. The driver confirms your pickup time the day before.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see all four major supercar museums in one day without arranging tickets, transport, or timing yourself—the skip-the-line access and fixed itinerary are what make it possible to fit both factories and the simulator into a single morning and afternoon.
Florence Arno River Gondola Boat Tour: Traditional BarchettiA 2-hour gondola boat tour on the Arno River in Florence travels past medieval bridges and Renaissance palaces aboard a traditional barchetto, with a licensed guide in English, Spanish or Italian and an aperitif served on board. Children from age 1 are welcome; the boat accommodates infants on an adult's lap. The tour operates on the Arno, which flows through the heart of Florence and has shaped the city's history since the 11th century.Is it for me?The boat moves slowly and the tour suits all fitness levels, so it works for travelers who want to see Florence's bridges and riverbank palaces without walking. If you have cardiovascular concerns, check with your doctor first, as the tour isn't recommended for poor heart health.
Bologna: Ducati & Ferrari or Lamborghini Museum TicketsYou get entry to two of Motor Valley's most famous museums—Ducati plus either Ferrari (Maranello or Modena) or Lamborghini—on the same day with no queuing. You arrange your own transport between locations and choose which museum to visit first, so the day moves at your pace. Tickets are confirmed in advance, which means you walk straight past the entrance line.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Italy's most famous car and motorcycle museums without arranging tickets at each entrance or waiting in queues—the bundled tickets and self-guided format mean you walk straight in and spend as long as you want in front of each machine.
St. Mark's Basilica Venice: Skip-the-Line & Terrace AccessYou skip the main queue at St. Mark's Basilica and enter with either a professional licensed guide or a curated audioguide app on your phone. The guide option includes a Terrace visit with panoramic square views; both options give you access to the Pala d'Oro golden altarpiece and complementary entry to three other sacred sites. Bring a valid ID, download the app in advance if you choose audioguide, and plan for 20–30 minutes inside the Basilica itself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see St. Mark's Basilica and its golden altarpiece without spending an hour in the entry queue — the skip-the-line access and included guide or audioguide mean you move straight in and understand what you're looking at instead of just standing in a crowd.
Wine tasting at Cantine De Angelis vineyard, SorrentoCantine De Angelis, the oldest winery in Sorrento, offers a three-hour vineyard walk and wine tasting on 22 hectares of land at Capo di Sorrento. You're picked up in the town center, shuttled to the estate, guided through organic vegetable gardens, a lemon grove, and historic Roman cisterns, then arrive at the vineyard producing Aglianico and Piedirosso wines. The experience ends with a tasting of six wines paired with local cheeses, cured meats, ricotta, eggplant rolls, grilled vegetables and rustic cakes under a pergola overlooking the sea. A guide in English or Italian leads the walk; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?The shuttle pickup in central Sorrento and return drop-off settle the transport question if you're staying in town without a car—you walk to Via Marziale and the estate handles the rest. The three-hour length fits a half-day slot without eating a full afternoon.
Rome to Pompeii & Sorrento: Private Day Trip with GuideA private day trip from Rome takes you to Pompeii's archaeological site with a 2-hour guided tour of the Forum, villas and plaster casts, then to the coastal town of Sorrento for free time to explore. The Mercedes picks you up at your Rome accommodation and returns you there; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French; up to 8 travelers ride together, and the 12-hour itinerary includes bottled water and air conditioning but not lunch.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're staying in central Rome without a rental car and want to see Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day. The pickup at your hotel and the private vehicle mean you don't coordinate with a group schedule or arrange transport between three separate cities—the driver handles the route and timing, and you step out at each stop ready to explore.
Baths of Caracalla Private Tour: Roman Daily Life Walking GuideA private walking tour of Rome's Baths of Caracalla led by a professional art historian guide in your choice of language. You explore the largest and best-preserved Roman thermae, built in 212 A.D. to accommodate up to 1,500 people, and learn how they functioned as public gathering places for bathing, exercise, reading and worship. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes all entry fees and taxes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Romans actually lived and used public space—the guide reconstructs the rooms and the daily rhythms instead of just naming the ruins. The private format means the pace stays yours, and the 90-minute walk is steady but not rushed, so it suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants depth over a quick landmark check.
Bologna: Ferrari, Pagani & Ducati Factory Tour with LunchYou visit three of Italy's most famous motor manufacturers in a single day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself—the guide handles the route, the priority access means you skip the lines, and lunch is built in so you're not hunting for food between stops. The fixed 8.5-hour schedule is what makes a full Motor Valley day possible from Bologna.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three legendary Italian motor manufacturers in one day without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed schedule and priority entry are what make a full Motor Valley experience possible in a single afternoon from Bologna.
Milan: San Siro Stadium & Cathedral Private Tour with PickupYou visit San Siro stadium with a dedicated stadium guide for a two-hour tour of the stands, pitch, and football museum; then your private guide shows you Milan Cathedral's exterior, takes you through the Brera district past the art gallery, and points out La Scala as you drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with the stadium entrance ticket, so you spend four hours seeing the city without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Milan's biggest football landmark and its most famous landmarks in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each stop—the private driver and guide handle both, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing.
Sirmione private tour & boat ride before the crowdsA private guided tour of Sirmione on Lake Garda that starts early to avoid midday crowds, combining walking through hidden corners of the town with admission to the Grotte di Catullo archaeological site and a private 35-minute boat tour along the limestone shores. The guide shares stories at a relaxed pace, and the boat ride offers views of the Roman ruins, castle, and hidden beaches impossible to see from land.Is it for me?The early departure and 2-hour-plus duration mean you'll finish by late morning, leaving the rest of your day open for lunch, other Lake Garda towns, or a slower return to your hotel. If you're staying in Sirmione itself, this tour works as a thorough introduction before you explore on your own; if you're based elsewhere on the lake, the timing fits easily into a day that includes other stops.
Pasta Cooking Class in Turin: Make & Eat Traditional PastaA pasta cooking class in Turin where you make traditional Genoese pasta by hand -- tagliatelle, tagliolini, croxetti and gnocchi -- then eat it at a reserved table in the trattoria with local wine and sauce included. The class runs about an hour and a half, children are welcome from age 6, and you leave with a printed recipe and the techniques to repeat it at home.Is it for me?You do the work yourself from start to finish -- kneading, shaping, learning the hand techniques -- with a live guide walking you through each step. This suits anyone who wants to actually make something, not watch it made, and who wants to leave knowing how to repeat it.
Day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Segesta: Small groupA small-group day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Segesta combines a Norman cathedral with independent exploration of an ancient Greek site. The tour runs eight hours with morning pickup at Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, includes an air-conditioned vehicle and Italian- or English-speaking driver, and leaves time for lunch between stops. Admission fees to both attractions are separate.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you're staying in Palermo without a car — the morning pickup at the main square and the fixed schedule mean you don't arrange transport or navigate between sites yourself, and you're back by afternoon with the day's logistics settled.
