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 Night Segway Tour: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Spanish StepsYou’ll glide through Rome’s glowing streets on a Segway with a local guide, stopping at icons like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps after dark. Expect laughter during your orientation session and plenty of stories along the way. By tour’s end, you’ll feel like you’ve seen another side of Rome — one that lingers long after you leave.
Rome: Pantheon Entry & Digital Audio GuideYou skip the entry queue with a hosted entrance, explore the Pantheon at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide on your phone, and learn the stories behind the architecture, the tombs, and the famous oculus without being rushed through a group. The small-group format and self-guided structure mean you can linger on what interests you and move past what doesn't, all while avoiding the crowds that pile up at standard entry points.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Pantheon without waiting in the entry line and prefer exploring at your own pace rather than following a group—the audio guide and small-group format are what make that possible.
Rome: Private Photoshoot at Colosseum, Trevi & Spanish StepsYou’ll wander Rome’s iconic spots with a local photographer guiding you through relaxed poses at places like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Outfit changes are welcome, and your edited photos arrive quickly—capturing not just your trip but little moments you might’ve missed otherwise.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Private Tour & Michelangelo’s DavidYou’ll stand face-to-face with Michelangelo’s David on this private Accademia Gallery tour in Florence, hearing vivid stories from your local guide as you wander marble halls. Explore unfinished sculptures and rare musical instruments—then leave still thinking about those moments when history felt almost close enough to touch.
Lucca Food Tour: Tuscan Meal with Local GuideLucca's Ultimate Food Tour is a three-hour walking tour through the walled city where you taste four traditional Lucca dishes—Buccellato, Tordelli, Cecina, and local cold cuts—paired with wine and guided by a local food expert. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares the history behind each dish, and keeps groups small so every guest gets full attention. At least one alcoholic drink is included.Is it for me?The small-group format and local guide mean you're eating where Lucchesi actually eat and learning why each dish matters, rather than following a crowd through tourist spots. Book this if you want to understand the food, not just taste it.
Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Faraglioni, grottoes, swimA private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper, snorkeling equipment, towels and drinks included. The boat stops at the island's sea caves—the Blue, Green and White Grottoes—passes the Faraglioni rock formations, and offers multiple swimming breaks in the Gulf of Naples. You can add free time on the island to visit the Piazzetta, Gardens of Augustus or Monte Solaro, or book lunch at a local restaurant separately.Is it for me?Book this private boat if you're starting from Sorrento or Positano and want to control your own schedule at each cave and rock formation; add island time to explore Capri's town and hiking trails on your own.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Skip-the-Line AccessYou’ll join a small group in Vatican City with skip-the-line access, guided by someone who brings centuries-old art to life. Walk past crowds into the Vatican Museums, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, and step onto the marble floor of St Peter’s Basilica—moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Matera Sassi: Walking Tour with Casa Grotta & ChurchYou walk through the ancient stone quarters of Matera with a licensed guide who explains the layout and history as you move through both the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. You enter a traditionally furnished cave house and a rock-carved church, see the Cathedral viewpoint, and get a map and radio guide to stay connected. The whole tour takes two to three hours and includes a discount voucher for local shops before you return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how the Sassi actually works—the layout, the dwellings, the way the district is organized—without arranging a guide yourself or getting lost in the maze of streets; the licensed guide and map remove the navigation puzzle and give you the context that makes the stone make sense.
Venice small group tour: Skip-the-line basilica & palaceYou skip the lines at St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, walk through golden mosaics and centuries-old government halls with a local guide, see the Bridge of Sighs and the palace prisons, and stay in a group of six instead of a crowd of hundreds. The guide handles the history and the logistics—you just show up with your ID and appropriate clothing.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Venice's two most famous sites without spending hours in queues, and who prefer a guide's context over a self-guided rush. The group size of six means you'll actually hear what's being said and move at a pace that lets the history sink in.
Pompeii: Small Group Archaeology Tour & Ancient RuinsYou get a two-hour guided walk through Pompeii's archaeological site with an expert local guide, entrance fees included, and access to the Forum, Great Theatre, and Via dell'Abbondanza. The small group size keeps the pace manageable and the guide's knowledge turns stone and ash into a story. Wear comfortable shoes, arrive early, and leave large bags at the cloakroom.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Pompeii highlights explained by someone who knows the site deeply, without arranging your own tickets or navigating the ruins alone—the small group size and expert guide are what turn stone and ash into a coherent story of how Romans actually lived.
Tuscany: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Champagne Toast from FlorenceYou’ll float quietly above Tuscany’s rolling hills on a hot air balloon flight from San Casciano near Florence, watching castles and vineyards drift by as the sun rises. With a local captain guiding you, you’ll toast your landing with sparkling wine and picnic breakfast before heading back—leaving you with that rare feeling of being both tiny and limitless.
Verona Food Tour: 4 Stops, Local Wine & Full MealA 3-hour walking food tour through Verona led by a local guide in English and Italian, stopping at four carefully chosen eateries to taste authentic Veronese dishes paired with Veneto wines. The tour moves through the city's historic streets and squares—Piazza delle Erbe, Porta Borsari, and landmarks near the Basilica di Santa Anastasia—and covers the equivalent of a full meal: aperitif with crostini, a pasta course, a hearty main with polenta or fish, and a dessert or gelato. Small groups keep the experience personal, and three alcoholic drinks are included for guests 18 and over.Is it for me?Book the lunch or dinner option depending on when you want to eat and explore—both follow the same route and stops, so choose based on your schedule and appetite for the time of day. Small groups mean your guide can answer questions and adjust the pace to your interests, which matters if you're curious about Veronese food history or prefer to move quickly between stops.
Capri: Private Boat Tour with Grottos, Faraglioni & SwimmingYou’ll taste Capri’s salty air as you cruise past grottos and Faraglioni rocks on your private boat tour—with time for swimming in clear coves, stories from your local skipper, and a close-up visit to the Blue Grotto before heading back sun-drenched and smiling.
Cooking Class in Sorrento: Make Fresh Pasta & TiramisuA small group cooking class in Sorrento where you prepare fresh pasta (tagliatelle, ravioli or gnocchi), a traditional Italian sauce, and tiramisu using ingredients from the kitchen garden, then sit down to eat the meal you've made with wine and limoncello. The class runs three hours with a guide in English; garden visits are available at 10am from May through September, and you receive an apron, utensils and the family's recipe collection at the end.Is it for me?Book the version with the garden visit if you want to see where the ingredients come from and understand the seasonal rhythm of the kitchen; choose without the garden visit if you'd rather spend the full time hands-on with the cooking itself. The small group size means you'll get real attention from Chef Mama, not a production-line experience—this works best if you're comfortable working alongside other people and want to learn the technique, not just taste the result.
Parma: Cheese Factory Bike Tour & Tasting with LunchYou’ll pedal quiet roads outside Parma with a local guide, see how Parmigiano Reggiano is made up close, and taste cheese so fresh it melts on your tongue. Afterward, relax over lunch with regional meats and wine in a cozy spot downtown. Expect friendly faces, honest flavors, and maybe a story or two you’ll want to remember later.
Florence: 3-Hour Walking Tour & Duomo with Licensed GuideYou walk through Florence's historic center with a licensed guide for three hours, moving from Santa Maria Novella through the Medici quarter to the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Entry to the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy is included. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, so you don't need to arrange your own transport or figure out which monuments matter most.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Florence's layout and history without arranging your own transport or deciding which monuments matter most — the licensed guide and fixed three-hour structure handle both, leaving you free to absorb the stories as you walk.
Mt. Etna Sunset Trek from Taormina: Lava Caves & Local TastingYou get picked up from your hotel, trek through Mount Etna's natural park, explore a lava cave with helmet and lamp, taste local honey and oil at a farm, and watch the sunset from high on the volcano's slope before returning to your accommodation. Hotel pickup and drop-off, multilingual guide, and all cave equipment are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to stand inside a volcano and watch the sunset from its slope without arranging your own transport, cave equipment, or a guide — the pickup and the gear are what make a full day on Etna possible in one afternoon.
Pottery Workshop Florence: Shape Clay at a Family FactoryYou’ll get your hands messy shaping real Tuscan clay in Montelupo during this small-group ceramics masterclass. Tour a working countryside studio with Matteo’s family, try the potter’s wheel, then relax back at their shop while your piece gets prepped for shipping home. It’s an experience that stays with you long after you’ve left Florence.
Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii: Crater Hike & Gulf ViewsYou drive to Mount Vesuvius's base, hike thirty minutes of steep stone steps to the crater rim, and stand inside the volcano with views across the Gulf of Naples. Skip-the-line entry, a licensed English-speaking guide, and minibus transport from Pompeii are all included. The climb is real work, but the summit is where the story of the eruption becomes physical.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying near Pompeii who want to see the volcano's crater without arranging their own transport or waiting in the entry line—the minibus and guide handle both, so you focus on the climb and the view.
Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with ProseccoYou’ll start your Roman evening with prosecco before making fresh pasta and classic tiramisu alongside a local chef. Taste your own handmade fettuccine with wine at a shared table, swap stories with new friends, and finish with chilled tiramisu you crafted yourself. It’s messy hands, laughter, and real flavors — the kind of night you might keep thinking about long after you leave Rome.
