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 Milan18 optionsBoat Tour Venice51 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsMuseums15 optionsNaples Vesuvius Tour23 optionsSorrento Boat Tour83 options
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Rome to Civitavecchia: Private Transfer to Cruise PortYou choose your pickup time, the driver arrives at your Rome hotel, loads your luggage, and drives you directly to Civitavecchia Port in a private air-conditioned car. The price is fixed per person, the driver handles your bags at both ends, and your booking is confirmed within 24 hours. No shared shuttles, no extra stops, no surprises at the port.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Rome before a Civitavecchia cruise departure and want to skip the taxi negotiation, shared shuttle schedule, and uncertainty about making your ship on time — the fixed price and direct route are what make that possible.
Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Private 4hr TourYou get a private boat ride down the Grand Canal, skip-the-line entry to two of Venice's biggest attractions, a two-hour guided walk through the Doge's Palace including the prisons, a full tour of St. Mark's Basilica's interior, and a route through the quieter alleys of hidden Venice. An English-speaking guide stays with you for all four hours, and if your group is over six people, you'll have radio headsets for the walking sections. Bring your ID and dress with knees and shoulders covered.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Venice's main sights—the palaces, the basilica, the canals—without spending your morning in entry lines or figuring out the route yourself. The private boat and skip-the-line access are what make four hours feel unhurried instead of crammed.
Florence: Accademia David & Duomo Skip-the-Line TourYou enter the Accademia and Duomo without waiting in the main lines, guided through Michelangelo's David, his unfinished sculptures, Ghiberti's bronze doors, and the cathedral's interior. The VIP option adds rooftop terrace access and a head start up Brunelleschi's dome. Your ticket works for 72 hours across four other Duomo monuments, so you can return at your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Florence's two most-visited attractions without losing a morning to queues, and you'd rather have a guide explain the history than read a placard. The small group size and skip-the-line access are what make it possible to move through both sites without the usual crowds.
Venice: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Day TourYou’ll start your Venice day trip meeting a local guide in St Mark’s Square before skipping lines into the basilica’s golden mosaics. Wander hidden alleys to Rialto Bridge, glide by gondola through quiet canals, then explore Doge’s Palace—including Casanova’s cell—with stories only locals share. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments you’ll want to linger in.
Castel Gandolfo Lake Kayak Tour from Rome: Paddle past papal ruinsYou’ll kayak across Castel Gandolfo’s peaceful lake with a local guide, spot ancient Roman ruins beneath the surface, swim in cool forest shade, and share fresh pizza on shore. Expect laughter, small surprises (like watermelon), and moments where everything goes quiet except for your own breath and paddle strokes.
Pompeii Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line EntryA guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site led by an expert archaeologist with skip-the-line entry tickets included. The tour runs 2 hours and is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and German. An optional tasting of local wines and food is available with certain booking options. Children's discounted tickets require a valid passport or ID at the ticket office.Is it for me?Book the guided tour option if you want an archaeologist explaining what you're looking at as you walk; book the ticket-only option if you prefer to explore at your own pace. Either way, the skip-the-line pass means you start inside the site instead of waiting at the gate.
Palermo Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class: Learn Italian RecipesA small-group cooking class in Palermo where you learn to prepare fresh pasta fettuccine and ravioli, then tiramisu, with step-by-step instruction from a guide in English. The class runs three hours and includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, wine with your meal, and lunch or dinner at the restaurant table where you sit down together after cooking. The operator notes that traditional recipes contain gluten, dairy and eggs, and while substitutes are available for allergies and dietary preferences, the instruction focuses on the classic method and cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.Is it for me?The class asks you to stand and work for three hours in a kitchen, so it suits people who are comfortable on their feet and ready to get hands-on with flour and eggs. If you have a severe gluten, dairy or egg allergy, the shared kitchen and traditional focus of the instruction mean you should confirm with the operator first that the substitutes will work for your needs.
Vatican City: Private Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica TourYou’ll slip past long lines into the Vatican Museums with your own guide, hear stories behind hidden details in Raphael’s Rooms, stand quietly beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, then step straight into St. Peter’s Basilica—all without feeling rushed or crowded. Expect personal moments and small surprises along the way; it’ll stick with you long after you leave Rome.
Florence: Evening Food Tour with Steak & Tuscan Wine TastingsYou’ll wander Florence’s lively streets at dusk with a local guide, tasting everything from peppery meats on Via dei Neri to rare Florentine steak paired with Tuscan wine in Oltrarno. Expect laughter over mispronounced Italian and stories behind every bite—including artisan gelato to end your night sweetly. It’s less about checking boxes and more about feeling part of Florence for an evening.
Rome: Cooking Class with Pizza, Pasta & Wine in GardenYou’ll roll dough with Roman chefs in a quiet garden, bake pizza in a wood-fired oven, shape two types of pasta by hand, then feast on your creations with unlimited local wine. Finish with homemade tiramisù and limoncello tasting—plus stories and laughter you’ll remember long after you leave Rome.
Santa Maria di Leuca: 3-Hour Boat Tour & Cave SwimmingYou board a small boat at Santa Maria di Leuca and spend three hours swimming in sea caves on both sides of Salento's southern point, with snorkel gear, life jackets, and an aperitif included. The boat holds only 12 people and has shade, cushions, and a shower on board. You return to the same marina by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caves and swim without arranging your own boat or timing multiple stops—the fixed three-hour loop handles the route, the stops, and the gear, and the small group size means you're not jostling for space or waiting for others to finish.
Trapani Salt Pans Tour: 3 Reserves & Salt Museum TastingYou walk three working salt pans near Trapani with a local guide, learn 2,600 years of salt history inside a 600-year-old mill, taste raw salt crystals and delicate salt flower in four flavors, and walk the path of the saltman through the brine tanks themselves. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned minivan, and museum entry are included; the whole experience takes around four hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how salt is actually made and taste the difference between types—the guide's expertise and the working landscape make it clear why Trapani salt has a reputation, and you avoid the confusion of trying to navigate the reserve alone.
Palermo: Palazzo Conte Federico Private Palace TourYou enter a medieval palace still inhabited by its original family, who personally guide you through the noble floor and Arab-Norman tower. The tour is small and unhurried, with direct access to architectural details and stories only residents would know. Booking through Viator guarantees your spot in advance, which matters because the family limits numbers to keep the experience genuine.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside a real palazzo rather than a restored museum, and if you prefer a small, intimate tour led by people who actually live in the building rather than a standard guide script.
Rome Trastevere: Food & Wine Walking Tour with Pasta DinnerYou’ll wander Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood tasting regional wines, homemade supplì, three types of pasta at a family trattoria, and artisan gelato—all guided by a local who knows every story behind each bite. Expect laughter over spritzes in lively piazzas and honest insight into eating like a Roman long after you leave.
Egadi Islands Boat Tour: Favignana & Levanzo from TrapaniYou board a small boat in Trapani and spend the day island-hopping between Favignana and Levanzo, swimming and snorkeling at five named coves with water so clear you see the seabed. Lunch is on your own in Favignana village; drinks, snorkeling gear and a local white wine are included. Groups stay under twelve, and the full day on the water means you're back in Trapani by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in or near Trapani who want a full day on the water without arranging transport, picking coves or managing a group—the fixed route and small-group format handle all three. Plan for a full day out, which is what lets you hit five different coves and two islands without rushing.
Haunted Rome Ghost Tour: Dowse for Ghosts After DarkA 90-minute ghost tour of Rome led by an expert guide who teaches you to use dowsing rods to search for spirits haunting the city's most sinister sites. You'll walk Sant'Angelo Bridge (scene of bloody executions), Campo de' Fiori (where thousands of witches and heretics were burned), Via Giulia (built so popes could visit mistresses in secret), and Piazza Farnese, hearing true stories of murders, poisonings, and crimes by Rome's worst popes. Small groups of 15 or fewer create an intimate atmosphere; the tour operates in all weather and is suitable for all fitness levels, with wheelchair accessibility throughout.Is it for me?You hold the dowsing rods and hunt for ghosts yourself rather than just listening to stories—this suits anyone who wants to participate actively in the ghost hunting, not watch a guide perform it. The small group size and evening timing create an intimate, séance-like atmosphere instead of the feel of a standard tour, which works well if you want to linger at each dark site without being rushed through.
Rome: Opera Concert Above Trevi Fountain at Palazzo PoliYou’ll feel swept up by live opera arias inside Rome’s Palazzo Poli, gazing right down at the Trevi Fountain as voices soar above city noise. Enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, easy access for all guests, and friendly local staff who make everyone feel welcome. It’s not just music — it’s a slice of Roman life you’ll remember.
Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena: Chianti Wine Tasting Day TripYou leave Florence at dawn, spend the morning exploring Pisa's cathedral complex and Leaning Tower, then drive through Chianti vineyards to a working winery for lunch and wine tasting. Afternoon takes you through the medieval streets of San Gimignano, followed by a guided walk through Siena's most important squares and the Cathedral. You return to Florence in the evening with a professional guide, air-conditioned bus, and all transport included.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see four major Tuscan destinations in a single day without renting a car or coordinating your own schedule — the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make it possible to move between Pisa, the Chianti hills, San Gimignano, and Siena all in one morning-to-evening loop.
Florence: Vintage Fiat 500 Self-Drive & Tuscan Wine TastingYou’ll get behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500 in Florence and follow your local guide into Tuscany’s rolling hills. Enjoy stories along secluded roads, taste regional wines at a Renaissance villa with lunch included, and soak up those quiet countryside moments you can’t really plan for — just feel them as they happen.
Venice: Grand Canal & Hidden Food Tour by Private BoatYou get a private boat through Venice's Grand Canal and hidden canals with a guide for two hours, then walk through the real Venice — the squares and streets locals use — stopping for pastry, coffee, or wine along the way. The boat holds a small group and is partly covered; the route adjusts with the tide but always includes the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo and Madonna dell'Orto Church.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice from the water and then on foot without arranging a boat separately or navigating the back streets alone — the private boat and local guide handle both, and the food stop gives you a real pause in the rhythm instead of rushing between sights.
