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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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & Sorrento tour from Naples: 8 hoursThis eight-hour tour departs from Naples port and travels the Amalfi Coast to Positano and Sorrento, each with an hour to explore on your own, before a two-hour guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological site. An English-speaking guide leads the entire excursion for groups of 9–21 people, or meets your smaller group (6–8 people) at the ruins. Port pickup and drop-off are included, and the return is timed to match your ship's departure.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're docked in Naples and want to see Pompeii without arranging your own transport or guide — the timing is built around your ship, and you're back at the terminal with time to spare. The Amalfi Coast stops give you a taste of the region's towns without rushing the archaeological site itself.
Florence Cooking Class & Market Tour: Lasagna and tiramisuYou'll spend a few hours making fresh pasta or lasagna and tiramisu from scratch under a professional chef's guidance in a small group, taste Tuscan wine, and walk out with a digital recipe booklet and the muscle memory to do it again at home. The market visit (if you choose that option) happens on weekday mornings — Sundays and holidays get swapped for extra tastings at the school instead.Is it for me?Right for food lovers, couples, families and solo travelers who want to actually learn Italian cooking techniques rather than just watch — expect a few hours of hands-on work in the kitchen, which is exactly what makes the skills stick.
Florence: Michelangelo's David & Accademia with Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry queue at the Accademia and spend focused time with Michelangelo's David and surrounding Renaissance works, guided by someone who explains the sculpture's proportions and symbolism rather than rushing you past. Pick a 1-hour express, add a Florence walking tour through Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo, or combine both galleries with the Uffizi. Your guide speaks English, all entry fees are included, and you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're seeing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see David without losing an hour to the entry queue and prefer a guide who explains what you're looking at rather than rushing you through. The three options let you fit it to your schedule — whether you have 1 hour or a full morning — and the skip-the-line access is what makes the shorter tours feel unhurried instead of cramped.
Rome Testaccio: Food Tour with Pasta & Market TastingsYou taste nine carefully selected bites across Testaccio Market and a trattoria carved into an ancient hill: bruschetta you make yourself, three iconic Roman pastas, and gelato from a century-old shop. An English-speaking guide walks you through the neighborhood's vendors and history, with wine and beer included throughout. Plan for a morning outing — it's the pace that lets you actually taste the difference between the pastas instead of just rushing through them.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat like Romans actually do, not like tourists in a restaurant — the market vendors and the trattoria carved into an ancient hill are where the real flavor lives. Expect a morning pace that lets you taste the difference between three pastas instead of rushing through them, and plan to walk through a neighborhood most Rome visitors skip.
Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena Day Trip with LunchYou visit Pisa's Leaning Tower, walk the medieval towers of San Gimignano, and explore Siena's Cathedral and historic center, with a winery lunch and wine tasting included. Transport, guide, and most entry fees are arranged; you just show up at the Florence meeting point in the morning and return by evening. The fixed schedule means you see the highlights without planning the route or managing three separate tickets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Tuscan towns in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the coach and fixed schedule handle the logistics, leaving you free to walk, photograph, and eat.
Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with archaeologist guideA guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum led by an archaeologist, covering the Forum, plaster casts, the Stabian Baths, and the beach where over 300 skeletons were found. The tour runs 6 to 11 hours depending on your departure city (Naples, Sorrento, Rome, or Pompeii itself); entry tickets and transport between the two sites are included, and you wear a headset so the guide reaches everyone in the small group without shouting over the ruins.Is it for me?Book this if you want an archaeologist to explain what you're looking at instead of reading plaques alone, or if you'd rather not navigate two sites and arrange your own transport between them. The small group and headsets mean you hear the guide without the noise of a large tour, and the fixed itinerary holds both sites inside a single day.
Rome: Colosseum & Roman Forum Fast-Track with Historian GuideYou skip the Colosseum entry queue with a reserved ticket, walk three of Rome's most important ancient sites with a historian guide using headphones, and learn the stories that make the ruins make sense. Small group size keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention real. You're done in three hours, which leaves your afternoon open.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the three main ancient sites without spending your morning in the Colosseum queue and without arranging separate tickets and timing yourself—the reserved entry and fixed schedule handle both.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Skip Line Guided TourYou’ll step right into Vatican City with timed entry and skip-the-line access, guided by someone who knows every corner (and secret rivalry). See the Sistine Chapel in silence, wander through centuries-old galleries, and maybe even slip into St. Peter’s Basilica if you choose that option. It’s crowded but strangely peaceful at times — expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Milan: Duomo, Last Supper & City Walking Tour with Fast EntryYou’ll step inside Milan’s Duomo without waiting in line, stand quietly before Da Vinci’s Last Supper with reserved access, wander historic streets with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and pause for lunch among locals before exploring hidden churches and grand piazzas. It’s a day that lingers with you.
Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Forum Guided EntryYou’ll walk beneath ancient arches inside Rome’s Colosseum, climb fragrant paths up Palatine Hill with your guide sharing legends and laughs, then wander through sunlit ruins of the Roman Forum where history feels close enough to touch. Expect real stories (and maybe some bad jokes), skip-the-line entry, and time to let Rome sink in around you.
Bologna Food & Market Tour: Tastings, Pasta & WineA guided food tour through Bologna's Quadrilatero market district and oldest food shops, tasting regional cold cuts, handmade pasta, aged cheeses and local wines over two to three hours. You choose between a private tour or a small group departure, and the itinerary includes a welcome dish, multiple tastings at historic venues, and a visit to the market itself to sample different ages of Modena balsamic vinegar. Walking is substantial and comfortable shoes matter; gluten-free and vegan diets cannot be accommodated.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the same route and tastings with just your group and no strangers. The small-group option works better if you're traveling solo or with one or two others and don't mind sharing the experience—it costs less and moves at the same pace through the same stops.
Lake Como & Lugano: Cruise Bellagio & Swiss Chocolate Day TripYou travel from Milan through Como's Medieval center, then board a private boat for a 1-hour cruise across Lake Como to Bellagio, where you have free time for lunch and wandering. The day ends in Lugano, Switzerland, with time to explore and buy Swiss chocolate. A bilingual guide and audio headsets (for groups over 10) keep you oriented, and your passport gets you across the border. The whole loop takes a full day and includes the boat cruise, but weather or water levels might swap it for public navigation instead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two countries and two lakes in one day without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing between stops — the fixed itinerary and bilingual guide handle all the logistics, though you'll need to bring your passport and be on time at the Milan meeting point.
Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower tour: 3 villages by train and boatA semi-private tour from Florence for up to 8 people that visits three of the five Cinque Terre villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazzo—by public train and boat, then continues to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are train and boat tickets within Cinque Terre; the driver provides cultural and historical context during the drive and travels with the group on public transport. An optional one-hour hike between Riomaggiore and Manarola is available depending on weather and trail conditions, with the driver following by boat.Is it for me?Small groups of up to 8 people keep costs lower than a large bus tour while still reaching multiple villages in one day—the driver travels with you on the train and boat, so the logistics stay coordinated even when you switch between transport types.
Venice: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with WineYou’ll roll pasta by hand in a real Venetian kitchen, learn secrets behind classic tiramisu, and share laughter (plus plenty of wine) with locals and fellow travelers. Expect hands-on cooking in Dorsoduro, generous pours of prosecco or red wine, and a relaxed meal where your own creations are the star.
Rome: Trastevere Food Tour with Dinner & Wine TastingYou walk through four carefully chosen stops in Trastevere with an English-speaking guide, tasting cured meats and wine at a century-old salumeria, trying street food, sitting down for a three-course Roman dinner with wine pairings, and finishing with organic gelato. The group stays under twelve people, so the pace is manageable and the restaurants feel local. Allergies need to be reported before booking, and the tour happens in the evening, so plan to arrive hungry.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way Romans do in the evening without arranging four separate stops, choosing wines, or timing yourself—the guide handles the route and the restaurants are already picked for locals, not tourists.
Rome Pantheon Tour: Fast Entry & Guided 1-Hour WalkYou’ll step straight into Rome’s Pantheon with a local guide who brings ancient legends to life in under an hour. Feel the cool air beneath the dome, see Raphael’s tomb up close, and catch those fleeting moments of light from the oculus overhead. This tour leaves you with more than facts — there’s something about standing where history lingers.
Florence: Leonardo da Vinci Museum Ticket & 250 MachinesYou enter the world's largest private Leonardo collection and spend as long as you want watching 250 working models—civil machines, flying contraptions, war devices, anatomical studies—spread across four rooms on three floors. A documentary and café are included; entry is self-paced with no timed slot or queue.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Florence who wants to see working reconstructions of Leonardo's inventions without arranging a guided tour or worrying about arrival times—you walk in on your own schedule and spend as long as the machines hold your attention.
Rome: Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter'sYou skip the Vatican Museums entrance line with a private guide who walks you through Greek and Roman sculptures, the Gallery of Maps, and the Raphael Rooms at your own pace. You enter the Sistine Chapel through a side door after your guide explains Michelangelo's frescoes in detail, then access St. Peter's Basilica via a VIP passage to avoid the main queue. The tour takes around three hours and includes all entry fees.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Vatican sights in one morning without arranging separate tickets, waiting in entrance lines, or navigating the museums alone — the private guide and skip-the-line access are what compress the experience into three focused hours instead of a half-day scramble.
Rome to Pompeii: High-Speed Train & Guided Tour with Wine LunchYou board a high-speed train in Rome, arrive in Pompeii within ninety minutes of travel time, walk the ancient streets with a guide who skips you past entry lines, then sit down to four wines and a three-course lunch in the volcanic foothills before the train carries you home. Transport, entry, guide, and food are all included; you only need to show up and wear walking shoes.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Rome who want to see Pompeii in one day without spending six to eight hours on a bus. The high-speed train cuts travel time in half, which is what makes lunch and wine tasting fit inside the same afternoon without rushing the archaeological tour itself.
Florence to Cinque Terre & Pisa: Day Trip with TrainYou travel by coach from Florence through Tuscany, then by scenic train through Cinque Terre's five villages with stops in Vernazzo and Monterosso. Lunch and exploration are on your own schedule, with beach time at Fegina if you want it. The day ends at Pisa's Leaning Tower before the evening drive back to Florence. Park entry and all train tickets between villages are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cinque Terre's villages and Pisa in one day without arranging your own transport or train tickets — the coach and included train pass handle both, which is what makes it possible to fit three stops into a single afternoon and evening.
