Things to do in Italy
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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Fast-Track TourYou skip the main lines at two of Venice's most visited landmarks and explore them with a licensed guide who explains the art, the history, and the political machinery that built the Venetian Republic. The audioguide on your phone adds detail between the guide's stops. You also get access to three museums to visit on your own time afterward. The whole guided portion takes two to three hours, and you can add the bell tower or basilica terrace if you want views and more time inside.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica without spending your morning in the entry line, and you'd rather have a guide explain the art and history than figure it out alone. The skip-the-line access and the included museums make it worth the cost if you're short on time or visiting during peak season.
Venice: Ghosts & Murders Walking Tour San Marco TalesYou’ll slip into Venice’s quieter alleys with a licensed local guide, hear stories of ghosts and betrayals around San Marco, spot hidden carvings most miss, and pause outside Marco Polo’s haunted home. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and leave seeing Venice in a new light.
Rome: Fiat 500 Vintage Tour with Photos & Gelato StopYou’ll squeeze into a classic Fiat 500 with your local guide and cruise past Rome’s icons—from the Colosseum to Trastevere—with plenty of stops for photos and laughter. Enjoy a real Roman gelato or breakfast break along the way. Expect warm moments, unexpected smiles from locals, and memories that linger long after you leave.
Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & Nomentano Market WalkYou’ll walk through Rome’s Nomentano Market with a local chef before learning to make fresh pasta by hand in their kitchen. Taste your own creations over lunch with wine, swap stories around the table, and end with coffee and limoncello — all wrapped up in real Roman warmth you’ll carry home.
Rome: Private Chef Dinner at Your Hotel & 4-Course Roman MealYou get a four-course Roman dinner — antipasto, pasta, meat course, and tiramisù — prepared by a personal chef at your accommodation in Rome. Choose whether to cook alongside her or have it ready when you arrive. Wine pairing is available on request. She handles all shopping, prep, and cleanup, so you show up and eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want an authentic Roman meal without leaving your hotel and without arranging a restaurant reservation — the chef arrives with everything, cooks it in your space, and handles the cleanup, which is what makes a full dinner possible in a room that isn't a kitchen.
Venice: Grand Canal & Secret Canals 2-Hour Motorboat CruiseYou board a motorboat with a small group and an English-speaking guide who knows the neighborhoods. The route takes you through the back canals of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and Santa Croce, past the active gondola shipyard, into the Arsenal through its historic water gate, and then along the Grand Canal under the Rialto Bridge. Two hours total; no separate tickets or transport to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canal and the quieter neighborhoods in one trip without arranging separate boat tickets or walking the crowded streets—the motorboat gets you to places and views you can't reach on foot, and the small group size means you actually hear the guide.
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Walking TourYou walk through Venice's historic center with a guide, visiting St. Mark's Basilica for a full hour inside the golden mosaics and the museum, then climb to the terrace for lagoon views. Next comes the Doge's Palace, where you explore decorated halls, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and see the prisons. All entry fees and audio devices are included; the route involves long walking and several bridges, so plan for four hours and bring water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice's two most important buildings from the inside without arranging separate tickets and timing yourself; the guided structure and included audio devices mean you get the history and context that makes the mosaics and paintings matter, not just the view.
Rome: Carmen Chamber Opera Ticket & Aperitif EveningYou’ll step inside a glowing Roman church for a chamber opera performance of Carmen — close enough to feel every note. With your ticket comes an Italian aperitif after the show, plus a chance to meet the artists themselves. It’s an evening where music, laughter, and prosecco swirl together under old stone arches.
Capri Private Boat Tour: Grottos, Faraglioni & Seaside LunchYou’ll glide around Capri by private boat with an expert skipper, stopping to swim in glowing grottos and pass beneath Faraglioni’s arches. There’s time for snorkeling (gear included), plus an option to pause for lunch at a seaside restaurant—your captain waits while you linger over fresh fish. Expect laughter, sea spray, and small surprises along every curve of this iconic coastline.
Milan Duomo: Small-Group Tour & Rooftop AccessYou get a guided walk through Italy's largest Gothic cathedral, including entrance and elevator access to the rooftop Terraces where you can see 135 spires up close and the Milan skyline in all directions. Small groups mean you're not lost in a crowd, and your guide explains the centuries of history and construction that made this place what it is. Meet at Piazza del Duomo in front of the Mondadori Milano library.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Cathedral's interior and rooftop views without arranging separate tickets or navigating the crowds alone—the guide handles the history and the logistics, and the small-group format means you're not one of hundreds moving through at once.
Montalcino: Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting with Local ProducerYou’ll wander fragrant olive groves near Montalcino, watch golden oil flow fresh from the press, and taste award-winning EVOO with warm bread—all guided by passionate locals who love sharing their craft. Expect laughter over tasting tips and a chance to bring home real Tuscan flavors that linger long after you leave.
Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale from TaorminaA full-day tour from Taormina to Sicily's Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale, led by a local guide in English, Italian or German. The route covers the ancient Greek monuments of Agrigento in the morning, then moves to Piazza Armerina to explore the Roman hunting lodge and its staggering collection of mosaics. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; entrance fees are paid locally.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Italian or German, so the commentary is accessible if you understand one of those languages. If you need a guide in a different language or prefer to explore the sites on your own, look for a self-guided option or a tour with a guide in your language.
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Tour: Cave Train & Castle VisitA full-day tour from Trieste combines two of Europe's most unusual sites: Postojna Cave, where an electric train carries you through vast halls and passages to meet the proteus (a blind cave salamander), and Predjama Castle, a 15th-century stronghold built into a vertical cliff face. Your guide picks you up from your hotel, cruise terminal or train station and handles all transport and entry; the tour runs five hours total. The cave stays at 10°C year-round, so bring warm layers and sturdy shoes.Is it for me?You get a full day covering two major sites without arranging transport or entry yourself—the guide handles pickup, driving and both attractions, so you move from one to the next without gaps or decisions.
Rome Cooking Class: Lasagna, Fettuccine & TiramisuYou’ll roll fresh pasta by hand with Roman chefs, layer your own lasagna, and build creamy tiramisu while swapping stories around the kitchen table. Enjoy your meal with wine in good company—expect laughter, floury hands, and new skills you’ll want to take home.Is it for me?You'll knead, roll, and layer lasagna from scratch under a professional chef's guidance, leaving with techniques you can recreate in your own kitchen.
Lake Como: 1-Hour Boat Tour & Clooney Villa ViewsYou board a shared Venetian boat in Como and spend an hour sailing past Lake Como's most famous villas — Clooney, d'Este, Versace — while an audio guide in your language explains what you're seeing. The captain and English-speaking hostesses are there if you have questions. Small groups, fixed price, no surprises, and you're back on shore before the afternoon is gone.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Lake Como villas and villages in one hour without renting a boat or hiring a private guide — the shared format and fixed schedule are what keep it affordable and simple.
Lake Como: Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with Film VillasYou’ll glide from Bellagio across Lake Como by private boat with local guides who know every story behind those famous villas (and some funny ones too). Sip prosecco as you pass film locations like Villa Balbianello and relax with snacks while taking in garden scents and quiet waves. It’s all easygoing — just you, the lake breeze, and views you’ll remember long after.
Alghero: Sardinian Pasta Cooking Class & Farmhouse DinnerYou’ll join a small group at a real Sardinian farmhouse near Alghero for a hands-on pasta cooking class led by a local chef. Make fresh pasta from scratch, enjoy an aperitif with local cheeses and meats, then share your meal over generous pours of house wine. Leave with new recipes—and maybe even new friends.
Pompeii & Herculaneum from Naples: Small Group with ArchaeologistYou get picked up at Naples Central Station and spend the day moving between two preserved Roman sites with an archaeologist guide. Herculaneum shows you the beach where hundreds sheltered from the eruption, plus intact houses and baths. Pompeii covers the Forum, major buildings, and streets frozen in daily life. Transport, both entry tickets, and a shopping discount card are included; you return to the station by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Naples or staying near the station who want both major Roman sites in one day without arranging separate transport and tickets. The archaeologist guide and small group size mean you move at a learning pace, not a rushing one, which is what makes covering two complex sites feel complete rather than exhausting.
Rome: Panoramic Ebike Tour with Janiculum & TrastevereYou’ll pedal through ancient chariot tracks at Circus Maximus, wind into colorful Trastevere, coast up Janiculum Hill for sweeping city views, and pause at St. Peter’s Square—all with a local guide who brings Rome’s stories alive. This ebike tour keeps things relaxed (even on hills) and lets you see both famous sights and quieter corners most visitors miss.
Verona walking tour with Arena entry: Local guide, skip the lineA three-hour guided walking tour of Verona's historic center with a local licensed guide and included Arena entrance ticket. You'll move through the city's main landmarks—Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, Piazza delle Erbe (the former Roman Forum), Piazza dei Signori, and Piazza Brà—before entering the remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater with skip-the-line access. The tour runs rain or shine and requires a minimum of two participants; a 30-minute break precedes the Arena visit on the English-language tour.Is it for me?Your guide handles Arena entry and timing, so you move through the day without stopping to buy tickets or figure out when to go inside.
