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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Mount Etna volcano trek from Taormina: Craters and lava cavesThis six-hour small-group tour from Taormina takes you onto Mount Etna to walk through craters, explore a lava cave, and learn the volcano's eruption history with an expert guide. Hotel pickups in the Taormina area are included, as are a helmet, flashlight, and free rental of hiking boots and jackets. A snack with wine and dessert finishes the day. The guide speaks English or Italian, and the group stays small enough that you're not one of dozens.Is it for me?Choose this small-group tour if you want a guide who can answer questions and adjust the pace to match your group; book a private option instead if your party prefers to set your own rhythm without sharing the route with others.
Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica & Bell TowerYou get a guided walk through the Doge's Palace and its prisons, entry to St. Mark's Basilica with its gold mosaics and terrace, plus a VR experience of medieval Venice. If you add the Bell Tower, you trade the Basilica interior for a 98-meter elevator ride and panoramic views. All skip-the-line tickets, audio guide, and radio earpiece are included. Bring comfortable shoes and a valid ID — bags aren't allowed inside the Basilica.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Piazza San Marco landmarks covered in one guided experience without arranging multiple tickets and entrances yourself — the skip-the-line access and radio earpiece are what let you move through the crowds and hear the guide clearly.
Mount Etna 3000m: Cable Car, 4x4 & Crater Trek SicilyYou ride the cable car and 4x4 to 2850 meters, then trek four hours across volcanic terrain to Barbagallo crater at 3000 meters, passing extinct craters, the 2002 lava channel, and viewpoints of the Summit Craters and Valle del Bove. Your guide handles the route and safety; the operator provides helmet, jacket, shoes and socks. The descent retraces the volcanic sand channels by foot and cable car.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to stand on an active volcano without arranging transport, guides or gear — the operator handles the logistics and safety so you focus on the altitude and the view. The four-hour pace and moderate fitness requirement mean you'll feel the climb, but the cable car and vehicle do the hardest vertical work.
Florence: Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Local TastingsYou walk through Florence's real neighborhoods with a local guide who knows where to find the food that matters, stopping for 6 or 10 tastings of wine, cheese, cured meat and Tuscan specialties that aren't on any tourist menu. The tour is private — just you and your guide — and includes the main squares (Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio) without feeling rushed. Dietary alternatives are available if you message ahead, and the whole experience runs carbon-neutral. Book the 10-tasting option if you want to linger; the 6-tasting works if you're short on time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Florence without planning stops yourself or joining a group — the private guide and fixed tastings remove the guesswork, and the small size keeps you moving through real neighborhoods instead of tourist queues.
Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano & Parma Ham Food Tour with TastingsYou’ll follow real cheese makers in Parma as they pull Parmigiano Reggiano from copper vats, taste different ages of cheese paired with local wine, then head out to Langhirano for a behind-the-scenes look at Prosciutto di Parma’s slow magic—ending with tastings and laughter over sparkling Malvasia. It’s hands-on and quietly memorable.
Pompeii Guided Tour from Naples: Skip-the-Line EntryA guided tour of Pompeii departing from Naples includes skip-the-line entry, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a 2-hour walk through the western archaeological zone with an expert guide in English. The tour covers the Forum, thermal baths, bakery, Basilica and residential houses filled with mosaics and frescoes, stopping at the sites that survived the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius. Small group size keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention focused.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to skip the gate queue and have an archaeologist narrate the structures instead of reading plaques alone. The small group and fixed schedule mean the morning holds together without you building it.
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from NaplesYou travel by shared minivan from Naples through Sorrento and along the UNESCO Amalfi Coast to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, with an hour of free time in each village to explore, eat and shop independently. Transport and driver are included; entry fees and meals are your own expense. The full day takes you from your hotel or train station back to the city center.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Amalfi Coast's main villages in a single day without renting a car or navigating the cliffside road yourself — the minivan and driver handle the logistics, and the free time in each place means you're not locked into a group pace or a set itinerary.
Tropea to Capo Vaticano: Boat Tour & SnorkelingYou board a small boat with 6–12 others and spend 3.5 hours moving between hidden coves, caves, and snorkeling spots along the Calabrian coast. The skipper provides gear and takes you to places like Skeleton Cave, Riaci Canyon, and Grotticelle Lagoon, where you swim among fish and coral. Midway through, the boat anchors near Santa Maria dell'Isola for an on-board aperitif with local wine and snacks. You return to Tropea with the time and route confirmed by WhatsApp before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Calabrian coast without renting a boat or hiring a private guide — the small group and the skipper's knowledge of where to go and when to stop are what make three hours feel complete.
Egadi Islands Small Group Boat Tour from Trapani: Hidden Coves & CavesYou’ll sail from Trapani with a small group to Favignana & Levanzo, swimming in surreal blue coves like Cala Azzurra and exploring sea caves only reachable by boat. Snack on fresh fruit and local cheese with prosecco as your guide shares stories about island life. Expect laughter, salt on your skin, and a few moments that’ll stick with you long after you’re home.
Rome: Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line & Art Historian GuideYou skip the entry queue at one of Rome's most selective museums and spend two hours with either a live art historian or an audio guide, moving through galleries of Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and Renaissance masterworks in a group no larger than fifteen. The reserved ticket and small-group format mean you see the work without the crush, and you're done by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rome's most celebrated artworks without spending your morning in an entry queue, and if you prefer either expert commentary or the freedom to move at your own speed through a less crowded space.
Vatican: Skip-the-Line Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s TourYou’ll slip past long lines at the Vatican Museums with your guide and wander through galleries packed with centuries-old art before standing beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Headsets mean you catch every story—even in busy halls—and finish outside in St Peter’s Square where Rome feels both enormous and strangely peaceful.
Florence: Small Group Walking Tour with Duomo & UffiziYou’ll stroll Florence’s historic center with a small group and local guide, hearing stories behind places like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Vecchio. Expect sensory surprises — scents from market stalls, echoes in old piazzas — plus real-life moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Florence: Italian Opera Concert at Santa Monaca ChurchYou arrive at the 15th-century Santa Monaca church at 8:45pm, settle into a wooden chair, and listen to 70 minutes of Italian opera sung by professional performers in a Renaissance space. The evening includes a viewing of a Leonardo-inspired painting on the church wall. You're back outside by 10:30pm, having heard the arias that built opera itself, in a setting that amplifies every note.Is it for me?Right for travelers spending an evening in Florence who want to hear classical opera in an authentic Renaissance setting without the formality of a theater. The 70-minute concert fits between dinner and a late return to your hotel, and the church's intimate scale means you hear every phrase clearly from any seat.
Venice: Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs Skip-the-Line TourYou skip the main entrance queue and spend two hours with a licensed guide moving through the Doge's Palace, seeing Renaissance masterworks by Tintoretto and Veronese, crossing the Bridge of Sighs, and visiting the New Prisons. Skip-the-line tickets and a headset (if your group is over 8) are included. Plan for the full two hours on your feet, moving between rooms and up stairs.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs without spending an hour in the entry queue, and you prefer a guide walking you through the Renaissance art and the palace's political history rather than wandering alone. The two hours are paced to cover the main highlights and the prisons, so expect a steady walk through multiple rooms and levels.
San Gimignano: Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine PairingYou'll prepare authentic Tuscan antipasti, hand-rolled pasta with two sauces, and a meat or vegetarian second course, then sit down to eat it all paired with local wine. The class runs in a family farmhouse outside San Gimignano with groups kept small, and they accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy requirements if you mention them when booking. You leave knowing how the food should actually taste, not just how to follow a recipe.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how Tuscan food actually tastes rather than just follow a recipe, and you'd rather spend an afternoon in a family kitchen than a commercial cooking school — the small groups and seasonal menu are what make it feel like you're cooking with people who've been doing this their whole lives, not taking a class.
Milan Navigli: Sunset Food & Drinks Walking TourYou’ll wander Milan’s Navigli at sunset with a local guide, tasting cocktails and regional wines in cozy bars before trying creative street food and finishing with real Italian gelato by the canal. Expect laughter, new flavors (maybe even new friends), and an evening that feels more like joining locals than following a tour group.
Food tour Parma: 10 tastings with a local guideYou’ll wander Parma’s old town with a local guide who knows every food stop worth your time—think prosciutto tastings, fresh pasta shops, crumbly Parmigiano Reggiano with real balsamic vinegar, pastries you’ll want to pocket for later, and creamy gelato to finish. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a taste of real Parmesan life along the way.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Sea caves with aperitifA 90-minute boat tour departing from the Port of San Vito explores the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, with a professional skipper guiding the route along the Adriatic cliffs. The tour includes an aperitif of taralli and prosecco served on board and a stop to swim in the bluest waters of the coast. Choose the shared tour with hotel pickup or without pickup, depending on your transport needs.Is it for me?Book the shared tour with pickup if you're staying in Polignano and want to skip the drive to San Vito; choose the tour without pickup if you have your own transport or are staying near the port. Either way, the 90-minute route is fixed, so the caves, the aperitif and the swim stop happen the same way for everyone on board.
Sorrento: Tuk Tuk Food Tour with Cheese, Pizza & LimoncelloYou’ll ride through Sorrento by tuk tuk, sipping homemade lemonade among lemon trees before learning how to braid cheese at a local farm. Taste provolone with wine, then shape your own Neapolitan pizza in a cozy kitchen. End with dessert and limoncello under the citrus branches—a day full of warmth, laughter, and flavors you might keep dreaming about.
Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Swim in grottoes, 4 hours ashoreA small-group boat tour from Sorrento to Capri aboard a traditional gozzo with a maximum of 12 passengers, departing in the morning or afternoon depending on the option you choose. The route passes Marina Grande, the ancient Baths of Queen Giovanna, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks before reaching Capri for 4 hours ashore; you can visit the island's main square, shop on Via Camerelle, swim in the sea, and optionally visit the Green Grotto and Blue Grotto depending on waiting times. A professional skipper leads the tour in English or Italian, with Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit served on board; the boat has a restroom and outdoor shower. Return to Sorrento around 4:30 pm.Is it for me?Choose the full-day morning tour if you want the longest time on Capri and the boat journey in daylight; pick a 4-hour option if you're fitting this into a shorter window and prefer either an early start or an afternoon departure. The small group size keeps the boat intimate, and the 4 hours ashore means you're not rushed through the island itself — you can swim, shop, or climb to Anacapri without watching the clock for a group departure.
