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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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.
Mt. Etna from Taormina: Private Tour to 2000m Craters & Lava CavesYou're picked up from your Taormina hotel and driven up Mt. Etna with a private guide, stopping at a lava tube cave, extinct craters, and the Valley of Bove at 2000 meters. You walk around the craters at your own pace and learn the geology from someone who knows the mountain. An optional morning ascent to 3000 meters is available (cable car and 4x4 tickets extra). Plan for a half or full day depending on how far you go.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Taormina who want to understand Mt. Etna's geology and landscape without joining a bus group—the private guide and flexible pace let you linger at each stop. Expect several hours of driving and walking at altitude; it's not strenuous, but it's not a casual stroll either.
Venice Private Walking Tour: Hidden Cannaregio & Local MarketsYou walk for two hours with a native Venetian guide through markets, local wine bars, and the Cannaregio neighborhood where residents actually live. You stop for coffee, taste cicchetti at a bacaro, learn how to order like a local, and cross the Grand Canal standing in a gondola the way Venetians do. By the end, you have the insider knowledge to navigate Venice on your own for the rest of your trip.Is it for me?Book this if you've just arrived in Venice and want to understand how the city actually works before exploring on your own—the two-hour format and local guide are what let you move confidently through the neighborhoods for the rest of your trip without getting lost or wasting time on crowded main routes.
Lake Como: Private Luxury Yacht Tour & Villa SightseeingYou board a newly built luxury yacht and spend one hour cruising Lake Como's most exclusive shoreline, passing Villa d'Este, George Clooney's villa, the former Versace estate, and seven other historic villas and villages. The boat is small and moves slowly enough that you see the architecture and the water clearly. Hotel pickup is included, and the whole experience keeps you off the crowded walking paths and on the water where the real view is.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's most famous villas and shoreline without arranging your own boat or spending hours on crowded walking paths — the private yacht and hotel pickup handle both logistics, leaving you to watch the water and the architecture.
Rome: Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor with Private GuideYou descend into the Colosseum's Underground where gladiators prepared, walk the Arena Floor itself, then explore the Roman Forum's temples and ruins with a private licensed guide. Hotel pickup is included, the tour runs 3 hours, and all entrance fees are covered. Wear good shoes and bring water — the stone is uneven and Rome's heat is real.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Colosseum's restricted-access areas — Underground and Arena Floor — without arranging tickets separately or navigating the crowds alone; the private guide and included entry mean you skip the ticket line and go straight to the spaces most visitors never reach.
Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour San Fruttuoso & CamogliYou’ll sail from Portofino along dramatic Ligurian coastline with a small group, stopping by San Fruttuoso’s hidden abbey beach and lively Camogli harbor. Swim or relax onboard with local snacks and drinks—including limoncello served by your crew—and soak up stories from your skipper before returning to Portofino as afternoon light fades.
Pompeii: 2.5-Hour Archaeologist Tour & Skip-the-Line EntryYou skip the entry queue and walk the western ruins with an archaeologist who reads the stones for you — the Forum, Basilica, baths, bakery, and homes — in a group of no more than ten. The guide explains how daily life worked before Vesuvius, and you finish as the site quiets down in late afternoon light. Entry tickets are included.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Pompeii rather than just walk through it, and who'd rather not spend time in the entry queue. The 2.5-hour pace is steady — you're on your feet the whole time, moving through uneven ancient streets, which is what lets you see the western ruins without feeling rushed.
Bologna historical art walking tour: Hidden gems and tastingsA 3 to 4 hour walking tour of Bologna led by a local art historian in English or Italian, moving through medieval squares, Renaissance palaces and hidden corners of the city's university quarter. The tour covers Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica with its world's largest sundial, the Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (home to Europe's oldest university), the Basilica of Santo Stefano and the Two Towers, with stops at food shops and medieval markets. All entry fees and taxes are included; the route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or alone and want to move through Bologna at a pace that lets the guide explain what you're seeing rather than rush between landmarks. The fixed 3 to 4 hour window and included entry fees mean the day holds together without you managing tickets or timing at each stop.
Segway tour Genoa caruggi: Medieval alleys on two wheelsA guided Segway tour of Genoa's caruggi (medieval quarter) and Renaissance streets, lasting around 2.5 hours, with helmet, training and a live guide in English, Italian or French. The tour starts at Porto Antico near the sea, where you learn to ride on flat pedestrian ground, then moves through the old town's intricate alleys, past the Doge's Palace and Genoa Cathedral, and along Via Garibaldi's sixteenth-century buildings. Children under 16 cannot operate the Segway; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without blocking your whole day, leaving room for a meal or museum nearby. Book this if you want to cover the medieval center and Renaissance streets without the steep climbs and narrow passages that make walking the caruggi exhausting.
Boat tour around Capri from Sorrento: Swim, caves & lunchThis eight-hour shared boat tour departs Sorrento at 9am and circles the entire island of Capri, visiting the White, Green and Del Corallo grottos plus the Faraglioni rock formations. You swim at multiple stops along the way, snorkel with provided equipment, and stop for a caprese lunch at a seaside restaurant before spending three to four hours walking freely through Capri's town center. The boat returns to Sorrento around 5pm with a final swimming stop on the way back.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone who wants to see all of Capri's main sights—the caves, the Faraglioni and the town—in a single day without renting a boat or planning stops themselves. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean the eight hours hold together without building it piece by piece, and the multiple swimming stops let you enter the water whenever the boat pauses.
Capri Anacapri Blue Grotto tour: Full-day island escapeA full-day guided tour from Naples to Capri, Anacapri and the Blue Grotto, with roundtrip fast ferry, island shuttle transport, a local English-speaking guide, and Blue Grotto entry included. The chairlift to Monte Solaro is optional at checkout. Lunch is on your own in Anacapri or Capri town. The tour runs nine hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness; those with mobility constraints should note the walking and chairlift access involved.Is it for me?Arriving by cruise or staying near Naples? This tour handles your entire Capri day—ferry, shuttle, Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro, and all main sights—with a local guide steering you through each stop.
Rome Night Photo Tour: Colosseum & Vatican at TwilightYou photograph Rome's major landmarks—Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Castel Sant'Angelo, and more—during twilight and night with an award-winning photographer who teaches technique as you shoot. Marco provides a tripod, private vehicle transport, and personalized instruction suited to your skill level. The tour covers 15–20 scenes, includes a free ride home, and lets you add optional stops like Trastevere or Trevi Fountain based on what you want to capture.Is it for me?Best for photographers who want to learn night technique while capturing Rome's landmarks from angles beyond the typical tourist shots, and for anyone traveling with a non-photographer who'd rather tag along than wait at the hotel. The private vehicle and included tripod mean you're not managing logistics—just shooting.
Boat tour from Salerno to Capri: Three swimming stopsA small-group boat tour from Salerno to Capri with three scheduled swimming stops at Punta Campanella Oasis, the Faraglioni rocks and Li Galli island, plus three hours ashore on Capri. The boat departs at 9am from Molo Manfredi and returns by early evening; a live guide speaks English and Spanish, and bottled water, snacks, prosecco and limoncello are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want three set swimming stops with a guide who knows the best spots, but prefer not to plan the timing yourself—you'll follow the boat's schedule rather than linger longer at any one location.
Amalfi to Capri: Boat Day Trip & Swim with GrottoesYou're picked up in Amalfi and driven to a boat that takes you past Capri's White Grotto, Faraglioni rocks, and the Natural Arch, with a swimming stop along the way. You get 3–4 hours loose on the island to eat and explore the Piazzetta, then return by late afternoon with snacks and drinks included. The whole day is handled — no separate tickets, no figuring out the port, no wondering where to go next.Is it for me?Best for travelers staying in Amalfi who want to see Capri without renting a car or booking separate boat tickets — the pickup and drop-off in town, plus the fixed itinerary and small group size, remove the logistics and let you focus on the water and the island.
Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour & Optional Dome ClimbYou get a private guide (Mike or one of his team) who walks you through St. Peter's main floor, showing you the Pietà, Pope John Paul II's tomb, the Holy Doors, and Bernini's works. You choose between climbing the dome for Rome views or exploring the Papal Tombs below. Radios, a live guide (not a recording), and a priest blessing for religious items are all included. The whole tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main St. Peter's highlights without the crowd or a recorded guide—the private format and live expert mean you move at your own pace and can ask real questions, which is what makes a basilica this complex actually stick with you.
Rome: Vivaldi Four Seasons & Bach Organ ConcertYou arrive at St. Paul's Within the Walls near Termini, collect your ticket at 7:45 pm, and sit for Bach organ works followed by Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Opera in Roma's orchestra. The concert spans seventy minutes in a church built for this exact sound, and you leave knowing you heard it in the right room.Is it for me?Right for an evening when you want to step out of the Rome street-level pace and sit still in a room built for listening—no need to book a separate venue or arrange transport beyond walking to Termini.
Golfo Aranci Kayak Tour: Dolphins & Aperitif, Small GroupYou paddle a small group kayak along Sardinia's Golfo Aranci coast, stopping at Cala Moresca for snacks and snorkeling, then paddling to Figarolo island and a fish farm where wild dolphins often hunt. The tour includes all equipment, a multilingual guide, and refreshments, and takes three to four hours total. Return to the starting point by late morning or early evening depending on which tour you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle Sardinia's coast without arranging your own kayak, guide, or timing—the small group and fixed route mean you show up, get equipped, and spend the morning or evening on the water with a good chance of seeing dolphins.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Fast Track Ticket & HostYou’ll skip hours of waiting outside Florence’s Accademia Gallery with reserved entry and a friendly local host who gets you right inside. See Michelangelo’s David up close (it really is different in person), wander through Renaissance halls and even peek at rare musical instruments before stepping back into city life feeling lighter somehow.
Assisi & Orvieto Day Trip from Rome: Small Group, PickupYou’ll leave Rome behind for a day trip into Umbria—walking Assisi’s peaceful lanes, hearing stories inside its basilicas, tasting local food over lunch, then marveling at Orvieto Cathedral’s golden facade. With hotel pickup and entry fees included, you’ll have time to notice small details—and maybe find your own favorite moment along the way.
