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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Amalfi Coast boat tour from Sorrento: Swim & snorkelAn 8-hour small group boat tour from Sorrento cruises the Amalfi Coast to Positano with hotel pickup, stops for swimming and snorkeling at Nerano and Li Galli island, two hours free time in Amalfi town, and 90 minutes in Positano. The boat holds a maximum of 12 travelers, and a guide in English, Spanish or Italian narrates the route. Limoncello tasting, light snacks and beverages are included; snorkeling equipment is not.Is it for me?Road tours of the Amalfi Coast stop at viewpoints and town piazzas; this boat reaches the coves and snorkeling spots that no car can access, and the two hours in each major town let you move at your own speed instead of following a schedule through every shop.
Matera Sassi tour: Rock churches and cave houses with guideA guided walking tour of Matera's historic center takes you through the Sassi—the iconic neighborhoods of cave dwellings and rock-carved churches—with an authorized guide who reveals the architecture, history and daily life hidden in the narrow alleys and courtyards. The tour includes entry to the Church of Santa Maria di Idris and the Casa Grotta, a furnished cave home that shows how families lived in these stone rooms until the 1950s. You choose your guide's language at checkout: English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand how people actually lived in Matera's cave houses and stone neighborhoods—the guide's stories and access to furnished rooms and archaeological sites turn the Sassi from a beautiful backdrop into a lived history you can walk through and comprehend.
Amalfi Coast: Private Day Trip Sorrento, Positano & RavelloYou’ll feel southern Italy’s rhythm on this private Amalfi Coast day trip from Naples—lemon-scented breezes in Sorrento, pastel streets in Positano, a pastry stop near Conca dei Marini, time to linger in Ravello’s gardens. Flexible stops mean you can soak up every moment at your own pace—and maybe catch yourself smiling at nothing at all.
La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau - Six IslandsYou board in Palau and spend a full day island-hopping through the La Maddalena Archipelago with five scheduled stops: two beach landings at Santa Maria and Spargi, a scenic pass by Rosa and Cala Corsara, a swimming break at Budelli's natural pools, and a walking hour on La Maddalena island itself. A multilingual guide narrates the route, and the boat includes a restroom for the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago in one day without arranging your own boat or navigating between stops—the fixed itinerary and multilingual guide handle both, leaving you to swim and explore.
Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor & Forum Private Tour EntryYou’ll walk straight onto the Colosseum arena floor in Rome with your private guide, climb Palatine Hill for city views, and wander through the Roman Forum’s ruins. Expect real stories, time to ask questions, and quiet moments on ancient stones — it’s more personal than you might expect.
Snorkeling from Sorrento to Capri: Faraglioni & swim stopsA small-group boat tour from Sorrento to Capri with a maximum of 12 people per boat, departing from Massa Lubrense port. You cruise the island's caves and grottos, stop to snorkel in the water, then land on Capri for 4 hours of free time to visit Villa San Michele, the Gardens of Augustus, or simply sit in the town square. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento, a skipper, snacks and soft drinks are included; snorkeling gear and the Capri landing tax are separate.Is it for me?You're on a small boat with a maximum of 12 people, so the group stays intimate and the skipper can adjust the route and timing based on what works that day. This suits a first-time visitor to Capri who wants to see the island from the water and have time to explore on land without a fixed itinerary dictating every hour.
Venice Sunset Cruise: Bragozzo Boat & Prosecco in San Marco BasinYou board a restored wooden Bragozzo with a local skipper and up to 10 other travelers, cruise through Venice's San Marco Basin as the sun drops, and sip Prosecco while the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica turn gold. The timing and stops are flexible — you arrange them at booking based on what you want to see and when the light will be best. Plan for the boat to have no restroom and no mid-tour stops, which is why the experience stays focused and intimate.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Venice who want the sunset and the lagoon without the crowds of a packed vaporetto or the fixed timing of a standard tour. Expect an intimate group of up to 11 people and a route that's flexible enough to follow the light — that flexibility is what lets the skipper catch the exact moment the basilica turns gold.
Capri & Sorrento Coast: Boat Tour with Grottos & Free TimeYou’ll feel sea spray as your boat hugs Sorrento’s coast and slips into Capri’s famous grottos—Green, White, sometimes Blue if luck is on your side. Swim or snorkel off deck, then spend hours wandering Capri’s winding lanes or relaxing with local snacks. The day ends with tired smiles and salt-sticky skin as you cruise back past Faraglioni.
Verona: Small-Group Walking Tour with Arena & Juliet BalconyYou’ll wander Verona’s winding streets with a small group and local guide, crossing Castelvecchio Bridge, exploring lively piazzas, seeing Roman ruins and faded frescoes. Stand beneath Juliet’s famous balcony as stories come alive around you — expect laughter, little surprises, and maybe a new way of seeing this city.
Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Glassblowing & Lace TourYou board a vintage wooden boat in Venice and travel across the lagoon to Murano, where you watch glassblowers at work inside an active furnace. Then you cross to Burano to see lace makers and walk through the island's famous pastel-colored streets. Your guide handles the history and context; the boat and all island visits are included. You're back in Venice by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the two most famous craft islands in the Venetian Lagoon without arranging your own boat, timing the demonstrations, or figuring out which furnace or lace workshop is worth visiting — the guide and the fixed schedule handle all of that.
Florence: Sant’Ambrogio Food Tour with Wine TastingsYou’ll wander Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio district with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste cecina fresh from the oven, sample wines you can’t pronounce yet, and swap smiles with real Florentines along the way. Expect laughter, drizzle on cobblestones, and flavors that linger longer than you’d guess.
Rome: Gelato & Fettuccine Cooking Class Piazza NavonaYou’ll make fresh fettuccine and real Italian gelato in a cozy Rome restaurant steps from Piazza Navona—with help from a local chef who keeps things light. Taste your own creations over wine and bruschetta while soaking up the piazza’s energy. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy, always fun—and you’ll leave remembering those little moments more than any recipe.
Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Day Trip from Naples with LimoncelloYou’ll taste fresh limoncello in Sorrento’s sunlit streets, pause for sweeping views over Positano or wander Ravello’s gardens if traffic allows, then lose yourself among Amalfi’s ancient alleys and grand cathedral—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. There’s space for small surprises too—the kind that linger long after you’ve left.
Naples: Amalfi Coast Boat Tour with Positano & LunchYou board a small boat in Sorrento and spend the day sailing the Amalfi Coast, swimming in protected coves, exploring Positano and Amalfi on foot, and eating a fresh lunch on deck. The minivan pickup from Naples and the return transfer are both included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. Plan for a full day out—you're back around 7:30 or 8 PM—and that's what makes fitting the whole coast into one trip possible.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Naples without a rental car who want to see the Amalfi Coast by water in one day, with all transport and lunch handled. Expect to be out from early morning until around 8 PM—that full day is what fits both Positano and Amalfi, plus the boat's best swimming stops, into a single trip.
Florence: Small-Group Pasta Class & Wine TastingYou arrive and help choose the day's menu with the group, then spend hours making two types of fresh pasta and two sauces from scratch under a professional chef's eye. You eat everything you've cooked together, with wine, and leave with printed recipes. Small groups mean real instruction, not a crowd.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to actually make pasta, not watch someone else make it, and doesn't mind a group setting where the menu gets decided together. The small size and hands-on format mean real instruction; the shared meal and wine make it social, not rushed.
Polignano a Mare boat tour: Caves and swim break, small groupA small-group boat tour of Polignano a Mare explores five sea caves along the rocky Adriatic coast, including the restaurant cave Grotta Palazzese and the lovers' cave Grotta degli Innamorati. The tour includes a swim break, bottled water, Prosecco and taralli snacks on board, and runs roughly two hours with a live guide in English or Italian. Pickup is available on one option; the other departs from the harbor without it.Is it for me?Book the private option if your group wants the boat to yourself and the flexibility to linger at whichever cave appeals most; choose the small shared tour if you'd rather split the cost and meet other travelers while the guide handles the route and timing.
Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour from Palau with LunchA full-day catamaran tour from Palau visits the Maddalena Archipelago's most protected islands and beaches, with swimming and snorkeling stops, a morning aperitif of local products, and lunch cooked on board. The boat departs around 9:45am and returns around 5:30pm. The itinerary shifts with weather and sea conditions to keep navigation safe, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian. No-fish and vegetarian lunch options are available if requested at booking.Is it for me?The boat leaves from Palau harbor in the morning, so if you are staying in Palau or can reach it by 9:45am without a rental car, the tour handles the rest—transport, lunch, drinks and the route all settle on the boat. If you are based elsewhere on the island and do not have a car, you will need to arrange your own way to Palau or book a separate transfer.
Maddalena Archipelago: Catamaran Tour & Pink Beach SnorkelYou board a catamaran at Cannigione and spend the day anchored in three of the Maddalena Archipelago's most protected bays, snorkelling at Spargi, viewing the Pink Beach from the water, and swimming in the Port of the Madonna lagoon. Lunch, snorkelling equipment, and all drinks are included; the boat returns to port by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Maddalena Archipelago's main islands and swim in protected bays without arranging your own boat—the fixed schedule and included equipment mean you arrive, board, and spend the day in the water without logistics.
Lucca Walking Tour: Cathedral & Piazza Anfiteatro with GuideYou walk through Lucca's medieval center with a professional guide, moving from the Roman street layout through Renaissance churches and past the tower houses of Via Fillungo to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Cathedral. The tour is wheelchair accessible, free for children under 15 with a paid adult, and takes you through the layers of the town without requiring you to arrange transport or figure out which direction to go.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Lucca's layout and history without navigating on your own or missing the connections between the Roman streets, medieval buildings, and Renaissance churches — the guide is what makes those layers visible instead of just walking past them.
Florence Food & Wine Tour: Tuscan Tastings & Gelato WalkYou’ll wander Florence’s lively piazzas with a local guide, tasting Chianti wine and classic Tuscan dishes like ribollita and lampredotto along the way. Enjoy creamy gelato near the Duomo, learn stories behind ancient wine windows, and end your day dipping cantucci cookies in sweet Vin Santo. Come hungry—you’ll leave with new friends and flavors stuck in your memory.
