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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Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tour: Skip the line with a local guideYou walk Piazza dei Miracoli with a licensed local guide, enter the Cathedral to see the mosaics and marble details, and optionally climb the Leaning Tower's 251 steps with a timed ticket. Small groups, headsets for clarity, and the guide handles the history so you don't have to read plaques. Plan for the bag storage and collection time if you're climbing — it adds twenty minutes to the tower portion.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Pisa monuments in one focused morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the square alone. The timed tower entry means you climb at a set hour rather than waiting in a queue, and the guide's stories about the Cathedral and square save you from reading plaques — just plan for the bag storage time if you're climbing, and wear clothes that cover your shoulders and thighs for Cathedral entry.
Lucca to Pisa: 33km Bike Tour Along Serchio RiverYou rent a bike in Lucca, follow a mapped route along the Serchio River and country roads for 33 flat kilometers, and arrive at Pisa's Leaning Tower on your own schedule. The rental includes the bike, repair kit, lock, app map and a starting briefing. You return either by riding back (26km, about two hours) or by train (22 minutes), with your bike loaded in the bike car.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cycle between two Tuscan cities without a guide or a group schedule — the flat 33-kilometer route and self-guided format mean you control the pace, stops and timing, which is what makes a long ride feel manageable instead of rushed.
Rome: Papal Audience Tickets & Guided St. Peter’s SquareYou’ll feel the anticipation build as your local guide leads you into St. Peter’s Square early for the Papal Audience in Rome. With reserved tickets and stories that bring Vatican history alive, you’ll see Pope Leo XIV up close before exploring on your own — it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.
Rome Colosseum Arena Floor & Forum Tour with Digital AudioguideYou’ll step onto the Colosseum arena floor where gladiators once fought, explore ancient Rome’s political heart in the Forum at your own pace, and climb Palatine Hill for sweeping city views—all with a digital audioguide guiding you along. Expect small surprises and moments of quiet awe as you walk through thousands of years of history.
Rome: Trevi Fountain Early Morning Private PhotoshootYou’ll start your day at Trevi Fountain before sunrise, when Rome is still quiet and yours to explore. A local photographer guides you through secret corners and cobbled streets, snapping natural moments as you go. You’ll laugh, wander, maybe even improvise a stop at the Spanish Steps—and get your edited photos delivered fast. It’s all about feeling comfortable and seeing Rome differently.
Capri & Li Galli Boat Tour from Amalfi: Swim & SnorkelYou board a traditional gozzo at Amalfi's port and spend the day swimming at three stops — Punta Campanella, Capri's Faraglioni rocks, and Li Galli islets — with two and a half hours to explore Capri on foot. The boat holds up to twelve people, includes prosecco, water, and snacks, and returns by late afternoon. Book if you want the main Capri experience without arranging your own boat or spending hours in the Blue Grotto queue.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Capri and swim at multiple protected marine spots without arranging your own boat or spending the morning in the Blue Grotto line — the fixed schedule and included transport from Amalfi make a full day possible without logistics.
Mount Etna North: 4x4 Trekking Summit Tour & Small GroupsYou’ll start early on Etna’s wild north slope with a small group and local volcanological guide. Ride a 4x4 through ancient lava fields before trekking up loose volcanic rock to reach the summit craters at nearly 3,400 meters. Feel real volcanic heat underfoot and breathe in crisp mountain air—this isn’t just sightseeing; you’ll carry that silence home with you.
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.
Lecce: Handmade Pasta & Tiramisu Class with WineYou spend a morning or afternoon making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch under a local chef's guidance in central Lecce. The class includes three glasses of wine or soft drinks, a seated meal of everything you've cooked, and printed recipes to take home. Small group sizes mean hands-on correction, not a lecture.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn actual Apulian cooking techniques hands-on rather than watch a demonstration, and you'd rather not spend the afternoon researching recipes and sourcing ingredients yourself — the small group size is what makes personal correction possible in a few hours.
Half-Day Wine Tour from Cagliari: Sardinia Winery with TastingA half-day wine tour from Cagliari takes you into a prestigious Sardinian winery where you walk the vineyards, meet the producers, and taste their wines with an expert guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Cagliari area are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; minimum age is 18. Brunch is part of the experience, and the group stays small.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste wine from the people who make it rather than sit in a tasting room—the small group size and producer meetings are what turn it into a conversation instead of a transaction.
Milan: Fashion District & Design Private Tour with Local GuideYou walk through Milan's fashion district with a local guide who explains the design history and architecture behind each street. You visit flagship stores like Armani and Ferragamo, explore hidden boutiques most tourists miss, and see how nobility houses shaped the city's design legacy. The small-group format and carbon-neutral approach mean you're learning from someone invested in the city, not just moving through it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Milan's fashion and design matter to the city itself, not just see the famous stores — a local guide and small group size mean you're learning from someone invested in the place, not moving through a crowded tourist route.
Santa Maria di Leuca boat tour: Caves, Punta Meliso & the IonianA 3-hour guided boat excursion departing from Porto Vecchio in Santa Maria di Leuca that traces the Adriatic coastline toward its famous caves, then crosses the marina of Leuca to the Ionian side, skirting Punta Meliso with its basilica and lighthouse. The boat stays close to the southernmost emerged land of Puglia, moving between two seas in a single morning. A guide in English, Italian or French narrates the route; prosecco, water and tarallini are included, with a bathroom stop built in.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the caves and landmarks of Puglia's southernmost point without arranging your own boat—the guide handles the route and the timing holds the whole day in one morning. The fixed 3-hour window works if you're moving between other stops and need to know when you'll be back.
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Walking TourYou enter the Colosseum with a licensed guide and skip the main queue, then move through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum in a single morning. Entry tickets and Wi-Fi headsets are included, and the guide handles the history while you handle the photos. Bring ID that matches your booking name, and expect the tour to last around three hours at a walking pace.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the three main ancient Rome sites in one morning without arranging tickets separately or navigating the queues alone. The guide handles the history and timing, which is what makes three major sites fit into a single outing. Plan for about three hours of walking and climbing, and bring ID that exactly matches your booking name.
Lake Como 3-hour cruise: Villas, Bellagio, Villa del BalbianelloYou’ll set off from Como on a quiet motorboat with Luca at the helm, gliding past legendary villas and listening to stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Swim in clear lake water near Lecco branch, wander Bellagio’s cobbled streets, sip Prosecco onboard — and catch those fleeting moments when Lake Como feels like it belongs just to you.Is it for me?Book this for an afternoon when you want the lake's most famous landmarks and a local guide who can name them—the captain's maritime experience and language skills mean you get the history without arranging a separate guide or translation.
Ravello & Amalfi Coast: Wine Tasting & Positano Private TourYou get picked up at your hotel, driven through three villages on the Amalfi Coast with time to explore each one, lunch and wine tasting at a 500-year-old family vineyard, and a return to your accommodation in the evening. The driver handles all the road stress and knows where to stop; you just show up and follow along.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Amalfi Coast villages and a real winery lunch in one day without driving the coast road yourself or figuring out which stops matter — the private driver and fixed itinerary take the logistics off your hands.
Hot Air Balloon Flight Tuscany: Champagne toast over ChiantiA 1-hour hot air balloon flight over the Chianti Valley near Florence, departing from San Casciano in Val di Pesa with an expert captain and crew. You'll climb to heights varying between 500 and 3,000 feet depending on wind conditions, taking in views of rolling hills, cypress trees, castles, vineyards and olive groves across the Tuscan countryside. Breakfast with croissant and local products is included before flight; a glass of Champagne awaits upon landing. The exact launch spot shifts with weather and wind—you'll be notified the day before. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel can be arranged at checkout for an additional cost.Is it for me?Book the flight-only option if you have your own transport to San Casciano in Val di Pesa, or choose the flight plus transport option if you want hotel pick-up and drop-off included—the launch spot shifts with weather, so you'll confirm the exact location the day before.
Sorrento Mozzarella Making Class & Tasting in Vico EquenseYou spend two hours learning to stretch and fold mozzarella curds under the guidance of a cheesemaker who's been doing this since childhood, then sit down to taste what you made alongside cured meats, other house cheeses, ricotta dessert and wine. The dairy is small and family-run, not a tourist factory, and the whole experience fits into a morning or early afternoon without eating your whole day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually make something with your hands instead of just watching, and if you'd rather spend two hours in a real working dairy than in a polished tasting room—the small group size and family-run setting are what make the hands-on part feel genuine instead of staged.
Vernazza: Pesto Class & Cinque Terre Wine Tasting CellarYou’ll crush basil by hand in a Vernazza cellar, taste three Cinque Terre wines with focaccia and cheese, then eat your own pesto gnocchi right from the mortar. Friendly local guides share stories as you snack and sip — finishing off with limoncino and chocolate that lingers long after you leave.
Taormina Coast: Private Boat Tour with Lunch & Swim StopYou’ll sail along Sicily’s Taormina coast with local hosts, stopping at Isola Bella and Mermaid’s Cave for swims and stories. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board after your swim—all towels and snorkel gear included. Expect laughter, sea breezes, and those small Sicilian moments that linger long after you’ve left.
