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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Assisi Walking Tour: St. Francis Basilica with GuideA private walking tour of Assisi with an official guide that covers the Basilica of St. Francis (a UNESCO World Heritage site built starting in 1228), the Basilica of St. Clare, and the city's main landmarks over 2.5 hours. The guide provides admission to the Basilica of St. Francis and leads you through both the solemn lower church and the bright upper church in Gothic style. Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered. On Sundays, Catholic holidays and national holidays, tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis are not permitted; your guide will explain from outside and you'll enter alone.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish, Italian, or German and want a guide who explains the history and meaning of what you're seeing as you walk—the commentary is what makes the difference between standing in front of these churches and understanding why they were built and what they contain.
Rome: Tuscany Wine Tour Montepulciano & Montalcino with LunchYou depart Rome early morning by air-conditioned bus and spend the day in two medieval Tuscan towns. In Montepulciano, you tour a 12th-century winery and taste Nobile wine with a sommelier, then eat a gourmet Tuscan lunch in the winery's ancient refectory. In Montalcino, you explore the Brunello museum and an Etruscan tomb. A bilingual guide leads you through both towns, and you return to Rome by evening without arranging transport or reservations yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Tuscan wine where it's made and eat lunch in a centuries-old winery without arranging your own transport or navigating between towns — the fixed itinerary and bilingual guide handle all the logistics so you just show up and experience it.
Rome Cooking Class: Pizza & Spritz Cocktails Near ColosseumYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Rome for an evening of pizza-making with a local chef just steps from the Colosseum. Mix three classic spritz cocktails as you laugh with new friends, learn real Italian techniques, and share homemade pizza at a long table. Expect flour on your hands—and maybe on your shirt—but also that feeling you belong here.
Naples: Snorkeling Gulf Tour with Marine BiologistYou board a boat with a marine biologist who explains the Gulf's history and ecology while you snorkel past Roman caves, Villa Lauro, and Posillipo's underwater landscape. Equipment, wetsuit, shower, and refreshments are included; the tour lands at a local-only beach and keeps groups small. Three hours total, departing from Naples.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel the Gulf of Naples without arranging your own boat, equipment, or figuring out where locals actually go—the marine biologist and authorized guide handle the route, the stops, and the explanation, leaving you to focus on the water.
Portofino & Santa Margherita: Boat Tour, Pesto Class & LunchYou’ll board a ferry from Santa Margherita to Portofino with a local guide, taste fresh focaccia, learn how to make pesto in a hands-on class, and enjoy trofie al pesto for lunch overlooking the harbor. With round-trip ferry tickets included and time to explore at your own pace, you’ll feel part of daily life on the Italian Riviera.
Parma & Modena: Private Food Tour with Cheese, Ham & BalsamicYou’ll meet your guide in Parma and step inside real working dairies and ham cellars—smelling warm cheese and cool air as you go. Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano straight from the wheel, sample Prosciutto di Parma with local wine over lunch, then finish with aged balsamic vinegar in Modena’s attics. It’s honest food culture—with laughter and stories mixed in.
Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Late Afternoon TourYou’ll wander through Rome’s Vatican Museums with an easy-going local guide, skipping the big crowds and catching those quieter late afternoon moments. Feel the hush inside the Sistine Chapel, notice hidden details in ancient art, and hear stories that stick with you long after you leave.
Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour Colosseum or Catacombs EntryYou’ll ride through Rome’s heart in a private golf cart with your own local guide—see landmarks like the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain up close, choose entry to either the Colosseum or Catacombs, and enjoy flexible stops along winding streets. Expect laughter, odd facts you won’t find in guidebooks, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Salerno: Amalfi Coast Boat Rental No License RequiredYou rent a brand-new speedboat from Salerno and steer it along the Amalfi coast, or hire a skipper to do the steering. The boat holds up to eight people, comes with snorkel gear, ice, and an awning, and you can pre-order food to be on board. Fuel is charged separately when you return.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying near Salerno or the Amalfi coast who want a private boat day without arranging a skipper—or who prefer one and don't mind paying extra. The boat handles up to eight people, so it works for families or small groups; if you've never steered a speedboat, the skipper option removes that learning curve.
Wine Tasting near Juliet's House: Valpolicella & Veneto WinesA one-hour wine tasting in a traditional osteria in central Verona where you taste four selected wines from Veneto and Valpolicella, paired with seasoned cheese and cured ham typical of the region. The guide teaches wine-making basics, food pairing, and tasting technique in English or Italian. Children under 18 receive non-alcoholic drinks; those under 6 enter free with advance notice.Is it for me?Squeeze a proper wine education and regional tasting into your city center afternoon, learning food pairings and tasting techniques in a relaxed hour at a traditional osteria near Juliet's house.
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Salerno with Private DriverYou’ll wind along dizzying coastal roads from Salerno, stopping in Amalfi and Positano for photos, food, and wandering time before exploring ancient Pompeii with a local guide. Expect sea breezes, hidden stories in stone walls, and moments that linger long after you’re back home.
Venice Canal Kayak Tour: 2 Hours & Hidden WaterwaysYou'll paddle through Venice's quieter canals for two hours with a certified guide, starting from Cannaregio. The tour includes all kayak gear, a safety briefing, basic paddling instruction, bottled water, and professional photos. You avoid the crowds and the gondola queues, and you leave with images of the trip instead of just memories of trying to frame a shot while standing in a packed square.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice from the water without fighting crowds or booking a gondola — the small group size and quiet canals are what make that possible in two hours.
Murano, Burano & St. Erasmo: Glass Factory & Wine TastingYou board a private boat in central Venice and visit three lagoon islands in one morning or afternoon. Watch glassblowing in Murano, walk the canals of Burano with a local guide, then taste wine at a historic St. Erasmo vineyard. The boat handles all transport between islands, and the group stays small—20 guests maximum—so you're not herded through narrow streets. You get free time on each island to explore at your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the lagoon islands without renting a boat or figuring out the vaporetto schedule yourself—the private boat and local guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace on each island.
Taormina & Isola Bella: Boat Tour with Swim & ProseccoYou board at Giardini Naxos port and spend the morning swimming at Isola Bella, exploring three sea caves including the blue-lit Grotta Azzurra, and snorkeling in clear water with gear provided. Prosecco and Sicilian snacks are served during a swimming stop. The boat returns by early afternoon, and you don't arrange transport, entry fees or timing yourself — it's all included and coordinated.Is it for me?Book this if you want a half-day on the water without renting a boat or arranging your own transport and stops — the fixed route and timing let you swim, snorkel and see the coastline without planning the logistics yourself.
Sunset boat tour Naples: Aperol Spritz & Vesuvius viewsYou’ll slip away from Naples’ busy streets onto a small boat at sunset, sailing past Castel dell’Ovo and Posillipo with Vesuvius in view. Swim in clear water, share laughs over Aperol Spritz and local snacks, and see the city lights flicker on as you return—a memory that lingers longer than you’d expect.
Verona Walking Tour: Juliet’s Balcony, Piazzas & Local StoriesYou’ll wander through Verona’s vibrant piazzas and winding alleys with a local guide who brings every corner to life—from Juliet’s famous balcony to the ancient Arena in Piazza Brà. Expect laughter, real stories, and plenty of small details you’d miss alone. Pickup is included so you can just show up ready to walk—and maybe fall for Verona too.
Tuscany Day Trip: Siena, Cortona & Montepulciano with Wine TastingYou’ll walk medieval streets in Cortona, taste fresh farm food under Tuscan sun, sip wine deep inside Montepulciano’s ancient cellars, and end your day wandering Siena’s glowing piazzas—all with stories from your local guide and time to just soak it in.
Private Sunset Cruise Amalfi Coast: Prosecco and Praiano viewsA private sunset cruise along the Amalfi Coast departs from either Positano or Praiano and runs 90 minutes, with a live guide in English or Italian. You watch the coast light up from the boat while sipping Prosecco and homemade Limoncello, with snacks and soft drinks included. The boat is yours alone — no shared departures, no crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying on the Amalfi Coast and have a free evening — the private boat means you set the mood, the guide adjusts to your pace, and the Prosecco and Limoncello are already waiting when you board.
Mount Etna: 30-Minute Helicopter Tour from FiumefreddoYou fly from a private helipad near Fiumefreddo for 30 minutes over Mount Etna's summit craters, lava flows, and extinct craters, with a pre-flight briefing from the pilot and refreshments included. The helicopter stays low enough to see the detail — the 2002 flows, the ski resort, the villages — without the distance that makes it abstract. You're back on the ground by mid-morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna's scale and geology from the air without spending a full day on a ground tour — the helicopter does in 30 minutes what takes hours from below, and the fixed departure time means you're back by late morning.
Capri Sunset Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Snorkel & Evening StopYou’ll board a small boat in Sorrento as afternoon fades into evening, cruise past ancient villas and rocky arches toward Capri’s famous grottos for swimming and snorkeling stops, then explore Capri town after dark when crowds are gone. Snacks and drinks are served onboard before your slow return under coastal lights—leaving you with more than just photos.
