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: Golf Cart Tour to Colosseum, Trevi & PantheonYou’ll cruise through Rome’s heart by golf cart with a local guide, pausing at icons like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. Expect stories you won’t find in guidebooks, quick stops for photos or laughs, and small sensory moments—like catching chestnut smoke or sunlight through ancient stone—that stick with you long after.
Rome: Borghese Gallery Small-Group Tour & Bernini MasterpiecesYou enter with a reserved time slot and skip the line that forms outside. An English-speaking art historian guides you through twenty rooms of Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael, explaining why each work was commissioned for this specific palace. Groups stay small, the pace is steady, and you leave knowing the story behind the art instead of just the names.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rome's most prized paintings without spending your morning in a queue, and you'd rather have someone explain the work than figure it out alone. The small group and reserved entry are what make two hours feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Rome: Pasta & Wine Cooking Class near PantheonYou’ll knead dough by hand just steps from Rome’s Pantheon, guided by locals who treat you like family. Shape ravioli and fettuccine, share stories over Tuscan wine, then sit down together for a homemade feast in a historic palazzo. You’ll leave with new skills—and maybe a little flour on your shirt.
Riomaggiore: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll knead fresh pasta dough by hand in a Riomaggiore kitchen, learn two classic recipes plus tiramisu from a local home cook, sip prosecco during an Italian-style aperitivo, and share laughs (and lunch) with new friends. Expect floury hands and stories you’ll want to retell long after you leave.
Scuba diving Taormina: 2 dives in Isola Bella Marine ParkCertified scuba divers dive twice in the Isola Bella Marine Park off Taormina, Sicily, with a PADI 5-star dive resort based in Giardini-Naxos. The day runs six hours from the resort, includes all equipment, boat transfer, and a break between dives with fresh fruit and refreshments; a live guide narrates the area's Greek and Roman history during the boat ride and at the site. Children are welcome from age 10; snorkeling is available alongside diving.Is it for me?Spend your morning and early afternoon exploring Isola Bella Marine Park at different depths and times of day—two dives with all equipment and logistics handled, so you focus entirely on the underwater world.
Florence: Sant'Ambrogio Market Food Tour & Street EatsYou’ll taste your way through Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market with a local guide who brings you into daily life—crunching schiacciata bread, sampling lampredotto if you’re brave, sipping wine among locals. Expect stories about Dante as you wander old streets and end with sweet cantucci cookies or gelato—the kind of food memories that linger long after you leave.
Bologna Food Tour: Pasta, Parmigiano & Wine TastingYou taste your way through Bologna's medieval center with a local guide, stopping at ten spots—delis, markets, bakeries, trattorias—for aged cheese, cured meats, fresh pasta, and wine. Morning tours include a pasta-making class where you fold your own tortellino; afternoon tours end at a 600-year-old tavern. The whole thing takes three hours and includes entry, tastings, and the stories behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food scene without spending the morning researching which deli to visit or which trattoria has the authentic ragù—the guide knows where to go and what to order, and the three-hour pace means you taste widely without overdoing it.
Sorrento Old Town Food Tour: 6+ Local Tastings with GuideA 3-hour walking food tour through Sorrento's Old Town with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at 6+ neighborhood spots for authentic Sorrentine dishes and local wine or limoncello. The tour moves through Piazza Tasso, Villa Comunale, and the main shopping street, ending with a surprise final tasting. Choose between a small group or private tour; dietary needs can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book the small group tour if you want the social energy of other food travelers and a manageable pace through the Old Town. Choose the private upgrade if your group prefers to move at your own speed and have the guide's full attention for questions about Sorrento's food culture and history.
Sardinia Sailing: Tavolara & Molara with Lunch & SnorkelingYou board at San Teodoro port at 9:45 and spend the next seven to eight hours sailing between Tavolara and Molara islands, swimming in protected bays with turquoise water and white sand. Lunch and snorkeling gear are included, along with wine, beer, and local Sardinian aperitifs. The boat holds a maximum of ten people, which keeps the day feeling unhurried rather than crowded. You return around 5:30pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without the rush of a speedboat tour — the sailing pace and small group size (max 10 people) mean you actually have time to swim, eat, and look for dolphins without feeling herded between stops.
Vespa Rental Rome: New Piaggio Primavera at Termini StationYou rent a new Vespa Primavera for the day and navigate Rome's forums, city center, and car-free neighborhoods on your own. Helmets, GPS, lock, and top case included; security deposit held and released at return. You need a valid license, proven scooter skills, and the confidence to ride in heavy traffic—the company will turn you away if you don't have it.Is it for me?Right for experienced scooter riders who want to explore Rome's forums, city center, and car-free zones at their own pace without a guide. Plan for a physically demanding day in heavy traffic—that's what gives you access to places tour buses can't reach.
Pompeii Tour from Positano: Skip-the-Line with GuideA guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site departing from Positano with skip-the-line entry, hotel pickup and drop-off, and two hours of expert-led exploration through the ancient streets, temples and homes buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The small group format keeps the party under a dozen, so you can ask questions and linger at the frescoes and mosaics without the crowd pressing forward. Hotel pickup happens between 7:35 and 7:50 in the morning, with a one-hour drive to the site.Is it for me?The four- to five-hour commitment leaves the rest of your day open—you depart early and return by early afternoon, so you can spend the evening back on the Amalfi Coast. The small group size and the skip-the-line entry mean you spend your time on the ruins themselves, not on logistics or queues.
Vatican Museums Evening Tour & Sistine Chapel Small GroupYou’ll slip past long lines into the Vatican Museums after hours for an intimate evening tour with just six people. Walk through galleries and Raphael’s Rooms as your guide shares stories you won’t find on plaques. Stand quietly beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel as dusk settles over Rome—a moment that lingers long after you leave.
Bologna: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Local StoriesYou’ll stroll beneath Bologna’s famous porticoes with your own audio and text guide (just bring your smartphone), hear quirky legends in Piazza Maggiore, peek inside historic spots like San Petronio Basilica and the Anatomical Theatre, and maybe even get sidetracked by local snacks or laughter along the way. This tour lets you move at your own rhythm—and feel part of real city life for a day.
Vatican: Skip-the-Line Museums, Sistine Chapel & St PeterYou’ll join a small group to skip every line at the Vatican Museums, marvel at Raphael’s Rooms and walk through sunlit courtyards before entering the Sistine Chapel in near-silence. Your guide shares stories behind each masterpiece—ending with direct access into St Peter’s Basilica. Expect art, history, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Positano sunset cruise with swimming and snorkelingA private 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Positano carries up to 12 passengers aboard a captain-led boat to swim and snorkel in the marine reserve, with Prosecco, beer, soda and water on board. The boat departs in the evening and returns as daylight fades, timing the color shift over the water and the villages above it. Snorkel gear and towels are included; the captain speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Book this for a free evening during your stay on the Amalfi Coast—the fixed 1.5-hour window fits between dinner plans, and the captain handles the route and timing so you just show up at the harbor and swim.
Sorrento: Pasta Making Class & Wine at Nonna Flora KitchenYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough in a warm Sorrento kitchen, guided by locals who make you feel instantly welcome. Create classic spaghetti and ravioli from scratch, pair them with regional wines, then linger over homemade tiramisu and strong Neapolitan coffee. Expect laughter, honest flavors, and a sense of belonging that stays with you long after lunch ends.
Venice Airport to Hotel: Private Car & Boat TransferYou get picked up at the airport with no waiting, driven to the water's edge, and ferried directly to your hotel by private boat. Flight tracking means the driver adapts if you're late. Luggage help and an English-speaking guide are included, so your first hour in Venice is organized, not stressful.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving with luggage or children who want to skip the vaporetto queue and the confusion of finding their hotel by water alone. The 45-minute transfer is direct, which is what makes the boat ride feel like part of the arrival, not an afterthought.
Naples: Pompeii & Vesuvius Small Group Tour with PizzaYou’ll start your day with pickup in Naples before hiking up Mount Vesuvius with an alpine guide for views into its crater. After a classic pizza lunch on the slopes, explore Pompeii’s ruins with a local expert who brings ancient streets to life. Expect laughter, real stories, and moments that linger long after you leave.
Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hike & Coastal TransferYou're picked up in central Sorrento and driven to the trailhead at Bomerano, then walk the Path of the Gods downhill toward Nocelle with an expert guide who knows the history of the old farmhouses and the timing of the terrain. You get trekking poles, free time for photos and a meal partway through, and a shared transfer back to town in the afternoon. Book this if you want the main Amalfi Coast hike without arranging your own transport or timing the descent yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk the Amalfi Coast's most famous ridge without arranging transport, timing the descent yourself, or navigating the trail alone — the guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on the walk and the view.
Monterosso: Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour & SwimYou board a traditional boat at Monterosso dock in the afternoon and cruise past all five Cinque Terre villages from the water, stopping at a secluded bay for snorkeling and a swim. Focaccia and local white wine come aboard, and the crew shares the history and local stories as you drift toward the sunset. You return to Monterosso as the light fades, with snorkeling gear, bottled water, and the kind of memory that sticks.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Cinque Terre or nearby who want to see all five villages from the water without hiking, and who have a few hours in the late afternoon. The boat is small and the pace is slow—you're not rushing between stops, which is what makes the sunset moment feel unhurried.
