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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Venice: Private Food Tour with 6 or 10 Local TastingsYou meet your local guide at Campo Manin and spend the next few hours moving through nine food stops — spritz, cheese, wine, seafood, gelato — with only your guide and no group. The route takes you through alleyways and past landmarks like the basilica and La Fenice, and everything is tailored to your pace and any dietary needs. You finish with gelato from an eighty-year-old gelateria and a real sense of how Venetians actually eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way Venetians actually do without navigating the city alone or booking multiple restaurants — the private guide handles the route, the timing, and the introductions, leaving you free to taste and ask questions.
Venice Day Trip from Rome: High-Speed Train & WaterbusYou travel by high-speed train from Rome to Venice in the morning, take a waterbus through the Grand Canal, explore St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs on your own, and share a Venetian aperitivo with your group before the return train. The whole day runs about 14 hours, with your tour leader handling the logistics at both stations so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice in a single day from Rome without arranging train tickets, waterbus passes and timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and tour leader handle the logistics so you can focus on the city itself.
Palermo Night Street Food Tour & Vucciria MarketYou walk through Palermo's backstreets for three hours with a local guide, stopping at vendors he actually knows to taste 7-8 traditional street foods—arancini, sfincione, panelle, croquettes, and a seasonal dessert—plus beer and wine. The food amounts to a full meal, and nothing is touristy. You end up fed, tired, and knowing the city a little like a local does. Book if you want real food over restaurant meals and don't mind standing while you eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Palermo food in the places locals actually go, and you're comfortable walking for three hours on backstreets and standing while you eat. The small-group format and local guide take the guesswork out of finding authentic vendors and navigating neighborhoods on your own.
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Michelin-Trained Chefs & Unlimited WineYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough alongside Michelin-trained chefs in central Florence, laugh over your mistakes (and triumphs), sip unlimited Tuscan wines, and enjoy a full meal featuring three classic dishes. Expect hands-on learning, real stories from locals, and the kind of warmth that makes you want to linger at the table long after lunch ends.
Venice: Murano Glass & Burano Lace Semi-Private Boat TourYou’ll leave busy Venice behind by boat for Murano’s live glassblowing demo with local artisans, then stroll hidden alleys before heading to Burano’s famously colorful houses. Taste fresh bussolà cookies, watch lace makers at work, and soak up lagoon views on your return—all with a small group and an easygoing local guide.
Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio: Rockefeller Cliffs & VillasYou’ll kayak from Bellagio around Lake Como’s peninsula with a local guide, passing Villa Serbelloni and soaking in mountain views you can’t get from shore. Expect quiet moments on the water, stories about local life, and time to pause where lake meets sky. It’s less about speed—more about feeling part of this place for a while.
Rome to Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Private Day Trip with PickupYou’ll start early from Rome with hotel pickup and head straight to Pompeii for a guided walk through ancient streets—skip-the-line included. After exploring with an expert archaeologist, you’ll wind along the Amalfi Coast to Positano for lunch by the sea and free time to wander or shop local crafts. Taste limoncello in Amalfi before returning home—expect laughter, real stories, and views you’ll remember long after.
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided TourYou get skip-the-line entry to all three sites, a licensed guide with radio headsets, and the full story of how the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill fit together as the center of ancient Rome. Bring your ID, arrive early, and wear comfortable shoes — the rest is handled.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the three main Roman sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the queues — the guide and included entry handle both. Expect steady walking on uneven ground for a few hours; that's what lets you see all three sites and actually understand how they connect.
Rome to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast: Small-Group Day TripYou’ll walk ancient Pompeii’s streets with a local guide who brings its stories alive, then wind along coastal roads to Amalfi for lunch and free time by the sea. Expect laughter on the drive, real Roman ruins under your feet, and a salty breeze as you sip your complimentary drink looking out over bright water.
Pompeii Tour & Wine Tasting: Guided Ruins & Vesuvian LunchA small-group guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological site with a licensed guide, followed by wine tasting and traditional Italian lunch at a vineyard on Mount Vesuvius's slopes. The tour runs five hours and includes round-trip transportation from Rome (by train with a shared shuttle from Naples station), Pompeii entry tickets, and a vegetarian meal option. You explore the ruins with an archaeologist who shows you the secrets most visitors miss, then finish the day in the national park surrounded by birdsong and local flavors.Is it for me?Choose the Rome-by-train option if you're flying into Rome and don't want to rent a car—the shared shuttle from Naples handles the last leg, so you only have to show up at the station. Pick the private tour with a private driver if your group wants the flexibility to set your own pace and skip the shared shuttle timing.
Civitavecchia to Rome: Shared Transfer with Pickup & Drop-OffYou’ll step straight from your cruise ship at Civitavecchia into an air-conditioned minivan with a small group—no shuttle headaches or crowds. With a local driver handling luggage and drop-offs at Rome hotels or Fiumicino airport, you can just watch Italy roll by outside your window. There’s something quietly satisfying about letting someone else navigate those first miles into Rome.
Rome: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in City CenterYou’ll roll up your sleeves in central Rome to make pasta from scratch with locals who keep it lighthearted. Taste your own creations over wine, watch real gelato being made, and leave with recipes (and maybe flour on your shirt). It’s casual, hands-on fun — not just another cooking class.
Mt. Etna from Catania: Lava Cave, Craters & Sicilian TastingYou’ll feel volcanic heat under your boots as you trek Etna’s craters with a local guide, descend into a real lava cave (helmet included), and sample honey and olive oil made right on these slopes. There’s laughter and silence both — plus hotel pickup from Catania so you can just show up ready for adventure.
Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens tour from Naples: Skip lineA guided tour of the Reggia of Caserta from Naples includes skip-the-line palace entry, a 3-hour walk through the Royal Apartments and gardens, a shuttle to the English Gardens, and a local guide in English or Italian on weekday or weekend departures. The palace holds 1,200 rooms built between 1750 and 1850, with the Grand Staircase, frescoed apartments, a private theater modeled on Naples' Teatro San Carlo, and classical fountains and sculptures across the grounds. Comfortable shoes are essential; the tour is not wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the English midweek or weekend departure if you want the guide in English, or choose Italian midweek or weekend if you prefer Italian. The skip-the-line entry and the shuttle bus mean you spend your time inside the palace and gardens instead of waiting at the door or figuring out how to reach the English Gardens on your own.
Capri boat tour from Naples: Swim, caves & island timeA small-group boat tour from Naples to Capri includes a coastal cruise past the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, White Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks, a swim stop at Marina Piccola with aperitif and snacks on board, then free time to explore Anacapri, Capri town and the Gardens of Augustus. The tour runs 9 hours and requires a minimum of 6 participants; a guide in English, Spanish or Italian leads the boat portion, and you arrange your own island exploration afterward.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the boat experience and the island stops without a guide narrating every street corner — the small group keeps the boat intimate, and the free time afterward means you see what matters to you instead of what fits a schedule.
Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Private Day Trip from NaplesYou're picked up from your Naples location and driven in a private, air-conditioned car to three towns on the Amalfi Coast. You spend free time in Positano exploring the cliffside village and shops, then move to Amalfi to visit the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and wander the waterfront piazzas, and finish in Ravello touring the hilltop gardens and terraces with panoramic views. Your English-speaking driver provides commentary throughout, and the itinerary stays flexible so you can spend more time wherever you choose. The whole day runs from morning pickup through late afternoon return to Naples.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Amalfi Coast towns in one day without arranging your own transport, navigating the winding coast road, or timing the stops yourself — the private car and flexible schedule let you move at your own pace while someone else handles the driving.
Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with PickupYou’ll walk through ancient streets in Herculaneum with a local guide sharing stories passed down through generations, climb Mount Vesuvius for raw views over Naples, then explore Pompeii’s haunting ruins at your own pace. Includes pickup from Naples, entry fees covered, plus live commentary—leaving you free to soak up every strange detail.
Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: Small group, two stopsA small-group boat tour departing Salerno at 9:30 am that sails the entire Amalfi Coast, passing Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Fiordo di Furore, Praiano and Positano. You get an hour ashore in Amalfi and an hour in Positano to walk the towns, plus multiple swimming stops in bays and coves reachable only by boat. The boat carries a toilet, changing room, shower and shaded areas; prosecco, limoncello, snacks and bottled water are included, along with a skipper and hostess who speak English and Italian. Return to Salerno at 4:30 pm.Is it for me?The seven-hour commitment means you leave Salerno early and return by late afternoon, which works if your day is built around the coast and nothing else. If you're splitting time between Salerno and other towns, or if you need flexibility to explore inland, a shorter boat ride or a land-based tour of individual villages might fit better. This one is built for a full immersion in the Amalfi Coast from the water.
Catania: Sicilian Street Food Tour with Market TastingYou’ll wander through Catania’s bustling markets with a local guide, tasting fresh caponata, hot fried fish cones straight from the stalls, flaky pastries like cipollina and cartocciata, and finish with classic Sicilian sweets — cannoli or icy granita if it’s hot out. You’ll hear stories between bites and leave feeling more like a neighbor than a visitor.
Venice kayak tour with local guide: Hidden canalsA 100-minute guided kayaking tour through Venice's canals with a qualified English or Italian-speaking instructor, paddling a single or double kayak with life vest included. You explore the hidden corners of the city that only residents know, moving through the water at your own pace without the noise and crowds of the main routes. Suitable for beginners; children from age 6 can join when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book the daytime tour if you want the full experience of paddling through different parts of the city; choose the morning quick tour if you're fitting it into a packed day; pick the night tour if you want to see Venice when the water is calmest and the light is softest. All three cover the same hidden routes—the difference is the hour and the length of time you spend on the water.
