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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Lake Como Private Boat Tour: Villa Balbianello & BellagioYou board a private boat for four hours and see Villa Balbianello, Villa Melzi, Bellagio, and smaller villas and villages from the water instead of from a car or ferry platform. The driver controls the pace and knows where to position the boat for the best angles. Water is provided, and you return when the four hours are done.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's villas and villages from the water without the schedule of a ferry or the logistics of renting a car—the private boat and driver mean you control where you stop and how long you stay.
Valpolicella Wine Tasting Tour: Amarone & CountrysideA half-day wine tour from Verona that takes you into the Valpolicella countryside by minivan, stops at the 12th-century hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella, and ends with a tasting of the region's full range of wines—Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto—led by an English-speaking sommelier in a local cellar. Transport, tastings and snacks are included; the tour runs around 3.5 hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a sommelier-led tasting of the full Valpolicella range in a cellar setting, rather than self-guided vineyard exploration.
Rome Olympic Stadium Tour & Foro Italico with Expert GuideYou walk the players' tunnel at Rome's Olympic Stadium, visit the locker rooms and Hall of Triumph, and explore the Foro Italico with its sixty marble athlete statues and the 36-meter Mussolini Obelisk. An expert guide leads you through the complex, and entry is included. Note that the itinerary may shift based on events or concerts at the stadium.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see inside Rome's Olympic Stadium without waiting for a match day, and understand the architecture and history of the Foro Italico. Plan for the itinerary to shift based on stadium events or concerts, which is why booking ahead and confirming closer to your date matters.
Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Ravello, Positano & AmalfiYou get a full day on the Amalfi Coast without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the driver handles the route and knows where to eat, and you decide how long to stay in Ravello, Positano and Amalfi. Stops at viewpoints, free time in each town, and a Mercedes vehicle with water and air conditioning included. Return to Naples in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ravello, Positano and Amalfi in one day without renting a car or joining a group tour — the private driver and flexible schedule let you spend as long as you want in each town and stop at viewpoints without waiting for others.
Florence: Tuscan Cooking Class with Homemade Pasta & WineYou’ll join locals in a real Tuscan kitchen near Florence, rolling out homemade pasta and sharing laughs over appetizers and wine. Expect hands-on cooking with guidance, plenty of Chianti, and classic desserts like tiramisu—all followed by relaxed conversation at the table. You’ll leave full but also feeling oddly connected to everyone around you.
Rome: Pizza & Tiramisù Cooking Class with Unlimited WineYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Trastevere for a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef who keeps things lighthearted. Expect sticky fingers from stretching pizza dough, laughter over tiramisù mishaps, and plenty of stories (and wine) shared around the table. By the end you’ll feel more like family than classmates — with a full belly to prove it.
Giardini Naxos, Taormina & Castelmola: Day Trip from CataniaYou’ll wander ancient streets in Taormina, catch sweeping views from Castelmola’s hilltop perch, and pause by Giardini Naxos where Greek footsteps linger in the salt air. With a multilingual guide sharing local stories and easy shuttle pickup from Catania, expect unexpected moments—like laughter over espresso or sunlight warming old stones—that’ll stick with you long after you’re home.
Capri boat tour from Sorrento: Swim at two stopsA small-group boat tour from Sorrento circles Capri Island for a full day, stopping twice for swimming in sea grottoes and spending 3–4 hours ashore at Marina Piccola. The boat passes the Blue Grotto (viewable from the water), the Green Grotto, and the White Grotto, with snorkeling gear on board; a Caprese sandwich, soft drinks and beer are included. Your skipper, Luca, speaks English and Italian and shares stories about the coastline as you travel.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to swim in sea caves and spend a full afternoon exploring Capri's harbor and town in one day. The eight-hour length and two-stop swim itinerary pack the Amalfi Coast's most recognizable sights into a single departure, so you don't need to plan multiple boat trips or arrange your own transport between Sorrento and the island.
Cinque Terre lunch boat tour from Monterosso: Swim and dineA 4.5-hour boat tour departing Monterosso that sails past Vernazzo, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero, with time to swim and snorkel at the southeastern point of Cinque Terre National Park. Lunch of local food and wine are prepared on board and served either at Punta Montenero, Monterosso bay or Vernazzo harbour depending on weather. A live guide in English, Spanish or Italian narrates the coast; snorkelling equipment is included.Is it for me?Start from Monterosso and sail past all five villages in one morning or afternoon, with swimming stops and a meal included so you skip the hiking and lunch planning.
Rome: Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & FamiliesYou get skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, a guide trained to keep kids engaged with games and stories rather than lectures, and a small group that moves at a pace families can actually handle. The 2.5 hours covers the main attractions without dragging, and entry fees are already built into the price so you're not buying tickets separately at the gate.Is it for me?Book this if your family wants to see Rome's two biggest ancient sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or worrying about entry lines — the guide is trained to keep kids engaged rather than bored, and the small group size means you're not herding children through a crowd of hundreds.
Godfather Tour from Taormina: Bar Vitelli & Savoca filming locationsYou're driven from Taormina through the Sicilian countryside to Savoca and Forza D'Agrò, where you walk the narrow streets with a guide pointing out the exact locations from The Godfather—Bar Vitelli, the wedding church, Vito's birthplace. You get free time for local granita and pastries between stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the private format means no crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the actual Godfather filming locations without arranging your own transport or guide—the private format and hotel pickup mean you show up and the logistics are already handled, which is what makes a half-day excursion from Taormina actually relaxing instead of rushed.
Palermo boat tour: Swim in caves and nature reservesA private boat tour on the Palermo coast takes you to Capo Gallo nature reserve and Grotta della Regina, where you stop to swim in crystalline water and explore sea caves. The tour runs four to five hours with a live guide in your choice of language, includes brunch, snacks and drinks, and departs from Tonnara Florio Villa Igea. Children under 10 are not permitted; minimum age is 17.Is it for me?Book the half-day tour if you want the caves and swimming without the full-day commitment, or choose the sunset option if you prefer to arrive at the water as the light changes—each option departs at a different time and some include private pickup while others don't, so pick the one that fits your schedule and transport needs.
Rome to Civitavecchia: Private Transfer to Cruise PortYou get a driver waiting at your Rome hotel at a time you choose, a Mercedes van with air conditioning and luggage space for your group, and direct access to the Civitavecchia cruise port without navigating the port entrance yourself. The fixed price means no negotiation at the curb, and the driver knows your ship's name and departure time, so timing is built in.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Rome for a cruise who want the car waiting rather than hunting for a taxi, and who have luggage that needs to be loaded without fuss. The drive is roughly 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic — that's the time it takes to cover the distance, and it's built into the pickup window you choose.
Siena & San Gimignano: Chianti Wine Tasting & Tuscan LunchYou travel by minivan through four medieval towns — Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano — with a guided walk in Siena and free time to explore each village. Lunch and wine tasting happen at a working Chianti winery, where you taste seven wines, oils, and vinegars alongside a traditional Tuscan meal. Hotel pickup is not included, but you meet at Porta Romana in Florence at 8:45am and return by 6pm the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the best of Tuscany in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the small-group format and fixed schedule mean you move through four towns and a winery without the chaos of a large tour bus.
Rome Night Bar Crawl & Monti Red-Light History TourYou walk through Monti after dark with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood's forbidden past—the red-light history, the crime, the scandal. You stop at bars with priority access, taste Italian drinks like spritz and limoncello, and see the emperor's forums and Victor Emmanuel II Monument lit at night. Non-drinkers get alcohol-free options. The group stays small, so you actually talk to the other people there.Is it for me?Right for travellers who want Rome's nightlife without the generic bar-crawl vibe, and who'd rather hear stories about the city's messy past than see it in daylight—the guide and the group are what make the evening work, not the drinks alone.
Trieste Walking Tour: Piazza Unità & Old Town with Local GuideYou walk through Trieste's waterfront and old town with a local guide who knows the history and architecture. The route includes Piazza Unità d'Italia, the Roman theater, the Jewish ghetto, the Grand Canal, and several churches spanning centuries. The pace is leisurely, all areas are wheelchair accessible, and the guide's knowledge turns the streets into a coherent story rather than a list of sights.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Trieste's layered history and architecture without arranging their own route — the guide's knowledge of the city's Roman, medieval, and Habsburg past turns a walk into a real introduction to the place.
Bologna: Food Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Local WineYou'll taste six regional specialties — mortadella, prosciutto, aged balsamic, handmade pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano and local wine — at family-run shops and the oldest osteria in the world. The guide arranges everything and times the stops around what's actually available that day, so you walk through the Quadrilatero market and past San Petronio without managing logistics yourself. Book ahead if you have dietary restrictions, and plan to spend a few hours on your feet.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food culture without arranging the shops, the timing, or the introductions yourself — the private format and flexible schedule are what make it possible to linger and actually talk to the people who make the food.
Cagliari Boat Tour: Swim, Snorkel & Sip Prosecco by Sella del DiavoloYou’ll start right in Cagliari’s lively port with a local skipper guiding your small group along secret coves and limestone cliffs like Sella del Diavolo. Swim or snorkel in clear blue water, spot dolphins if you’re lucky, and share snacks plus a glass of Prosecco on deck before ending at Poetto Beach or returning to town—all gear included.
Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano: Private Day Tour with PickupYou’ll walk ancient streets in Pompeii with a local guide who brings history alive, taste sweet citrus in Sorrento’s bustling center, and relax on Positano’s beach while life unfolds around you. From hotel pickup to gelato by the sea, this private day trip lets you soak up southern Italy’s contrasts—quiet ruins, lively towns, endless coastline—all at your own pace.
Puglia: Bike Tour Olive Groves, Ancient Mills & Coastal TrailsYou’ll cycle Puglia’s ancient roads from Montalbano with a local guide, pass centuries-old olive groves and drystone walls, explore an underground oil mill, taste fresh extra virgin olive oil, and feel what rural life is like here—slowly sinking into those peaceful rhythms you don’t find anywhere else.
