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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Capri Private Boat Tour from Sorrento & Blue GrottoYou get a skipper, a private boat for up to 12 people, and a full day around Capri with stops at the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni rocks, and three sea caves. Swimming and snorkeling are built in, as are drinks and snacks on board. Hotel pickup from Sorrento is included; for other ports, the skipper meets you at the dock. You choose the departure time and can customize the route—no fixed itinerary, no crowds, no rush.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Capri's main sights—the grottoes, the Faraglioni, the swimming spots—without the noise of a group tour or the logistics of renting a boat yourself. The private format and flexible timing are what let you linger where you want and skip what you don't.
Egadi Islands: Private Boat Tour Favignana & Levanzo CovesYou’ll board a private boat for an easygoing day trip from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, swimming in clear coves like Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra with your local skipper guiding the way. There’s time to wander Favignana’s village or grab lunch at a trattoria before drifting past Levanzo’s rugged cliffs. Expect laughter, salt air, and plenty of moments you’ll want to hold onto.
Savoca, Taormina & Castelmola: Private Cruise Tour from MessinaYou’ll step right off your cruise in Messina into a private car with a local guide who really knows his stuff. Taste granita at Bar Vitelli in Savoca, sip almond wine in quirky Castelmola, and wander Taormina’s lively streets. Along the way you’ll get real stories (and fresh cannoli), plus time to soak up those hilltop views that stick with you long after you leave.
Mount Etna 2000m & Taormina: Silvestri Craters & Isola BellaYou're picked up from your Catania hotel and driven to Mount Etna, where you walk the Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters and taste local products. A short stop at Isola Bella gives you a panoramic view over the nature reserve, then you have free time to explore Taormina's main street and cafés on your own. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna and Taormina in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all the logistics, leaving you to focus on the volcano and the town.
Rome: Walking Tour Spanish Steps, Trevi, Pantheon & NavonaYou’ll wind through Rome’s most iconic spots—from the hush of Piazza del Popolo to tossing your coin into Trevi Fountain and feeling the cool air inside the Pantheon. With stories from your local guide and time to linger in Piazza Navona, this walking tour lets you soak up Rome’s atmosphere at an easy pace—leaving you with memories that stick long after you’ve left.
Rome: Papal Audience Private Tour & Reserved Vatican TicketsYou’ll join locals and travelers in St. Peter’s Square for a Papal Audience with reserved tickets and expert guidance—no stress about logistics or where to sit. Your guide handles everything from hotel pickup to finding you the best spot as you witness blessings and hymns in multiple languages. The atmosphere is electric—you might even forget your phone exists for an hour or two.
Rome: Colosseum, Vatican & Catacombs Private Tour by CarYou’ll see Rome’s big names—Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain—plus quiet corners like the Catacombs and Appian Way on this private day trip by car with a local guide. Expect muddy shoes, hidden stories, and a few surprises that linger long after you leave.
Rome: Catacombs Night Tour & Capuchin Crypts with VIP EntryYou meet your guide at Piazza Barberini, descend through five bone-filled chapels in the Capuchin Crypts, then transfer by private car to the Catacombs of Rome for an after-hours guided walk through early Christian burial tunnels and frescoes. Private transport and expert commentary are included; hotel drop-off is not. Wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rome's most unsettling historical sites without the daytime crowds—the after-hours timing and small-group format are what make the catacombs feel like an actual discovery rather than a checkpoint.
Taormina, Castelmola & Savoca: Private Day Trip from MessinaYou’ll ride from Messina along Sicily’s coast with a local driver, pausing for photos at Isola Bella before wandering ancient Taormina and tasting almond wine high above Etna in Castelmola. Walk Savoca’s quiet streets where movie scenes were filmed, snack on Sicilian sweets, and end your private day trip feeling like you’ve glimpsed something real behind all the postcards.
Pompeii: 4-Hour Guided Excavation Tour & Villa dei MisteriYou spend four hours walking through Pompeii's main sites — the Forum, temples, the House of the Vettii, and the Villa dei Misteri with its famous Dionysian fresco — with an archaeologist guide who explains the city's Hellenistic culture and daily life. Small groups (maximum 15 people) mean you see the frescoes and mosaics without crowds, and the guide handles all the interpretation so you don't have to decide what matters. Entry and guidance are included; you just show up at the gate.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Pompeii sites explained by someone trained in the history and culture, not just pointed out — the four-hour structure and small group size mean you see the frescoes and mosaics without the noise of larger tours, and you don't have to navigate the site or decide what's worth your time.
Sorrento: Ape Tour, Lemon Grove Walk & Pizza Class Massa LubrenseYou’ll wander Sorrento’s lemon groves with locals, sip fresh lemonade under shady trees, ride an Ape through Massa Lubrense’s backroads, watch mozzarella come together before tasting it yourself, then finish with hands-on Neapolitan pizza making—and eat your creation for lunch with new friends.
Lake Como: E-Bike Tour Menaggio to Dongo with Local LunchYou’ll ride an e-bike along Lake Como’s quieter shoreline from Menaggio to Dongo, passing villages you’d never spot by car. With your local guide leading, there’s time for swimming if it’s warm and a relaxed lunch at a lakeside trattoria. Expect small surprises—a hidden chapel here, espresso smells there—and leave with memories that stick around longer than you think.
Rome: Pasta Making Class & Italian Lunch with WineYou arrive at a real Roman pasta workshop and spend three hours learning to shape ravioli, tortellini, and fettuccine from scratch under Chef Angelo's instruction. You cook everything you make, eat it with wine and cheese, and finish with tiramisu. The class accommodates gluten-free and vegan diets, and you take home a chef's hat and the recipes. Book in advance to secure your time slot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real skill in a working Roman kitchen rather than in a classroom, and if you'd rather spend three hours making and eating pasta than watching someone else do it — the workshop's reputation among Rome's best pasta makers is what makes the instruction worth the time.
Lecce: Group Bike Tour of Duomo, Santa Croce & Roman AmphitheatreYou’ll pedal or ride through Lecce’s winding historic center with a local guide leading your small group to Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli’s archway, Santa Croce’s wild Baroque carvings, and the Roman amphitheatre in Sant’Oronzo square. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, unexpected tastes along the way, and moments where history feels close enough to touch.
Mt. Etna & Alcantara Gorges: Full-Day Trek from CataniaYou trek through Mount Etna's craters and lava caves in the morning, taste local products at a farm, then walk through the Alcantara Gorges and wade in the river pools in the afternoon. The guide manages the route, provides all safety gear, and returns you to Catania by evening — no transport or timing to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges in one day without arranging separate transport, timing, or cave safety gear — the fixed itinerary and included shuttle are what make two very different landscapes fit into a single morning and afternoon.
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: Swim & Explore VillagesA private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast departing from Sorrento, Positano or Naples, where you cruise past Roman ruins, Saracen towers and three tiny islands while stopping to swim, snorkel and explore coastal villages on your own schedule. The skipper speaks English, handles all navigation and timing, and the boat holds a maximum of 12 passengers — your group alone. Hotel pickup is included from Sorrento; from Positano and Naples, the skipper meets you at the port.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to set your own pace along the coast — you choose which villages to visit, how long to stay at each cove, and where to swim, rather than following a fixed schedule with other groups. The private Gozzo and small group size mean you're never waiting for a crowd or moving on before you're ready.
Pompeii Day Trip from Rome: 5 Hours at Your Own PaceYou board a high-speed train at Rome Termini, transfer by private coach to Pompeii, and enter the archaeological park with skip-the-line access. Spend approximately five hours exploring the ruins independently at your own pace, take a lunch break, then return via coach and train to Rome by evening. All transport, entry, and logistics are handled — you just show up and explore.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Rome who want to see Pompeii without renting a car or piecing together public transport and entry tickets. Expect a full day out — the train rides and transfers add time, but that is what makes it possible to spend five unrushed hours inside the ruins and still be back in Rome by evening.
Rome: Tipsy Painting Class in 17th-Century PalazzoYou’ll step into a cozy Monti art studio inside a centuries-old palazzo, snack on Roman pizza, and sip unlimited Italian wine as you paint iconic Rome scenes with guidance from a local instructor. Expect laughter, new friends, and a souvenir canvas that feels more personal than any shop trinket.
Mount Etna hiking tour: 2000m trek with volcanic caveA guided hiking tour from Catania that climbs Mount Etna's southern slope to 2000 meters, passing through forests and past lava formations to reach a volcanic cave you enter with helmets and torches provided. The 6- to 7-hour tour includes a naturalistic guide in English or Italian, transport by Jeep or minibus from your meeting point, and a meal of Sicilian street food with Etna wine (or pizza and local products in winter). You can book privately or join a public group; trekking shoes and jackets are provided free if you request them at booking.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to set your own hiking pace; pick the public departure if you prefer to share the route with other hikers and split costs.
Siracusa: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Food TipsYou’ll wander Siracusa’s markets and ancient temples guided by your phone — but also by local voices sharing stories and food tips only insiders know. Hear legends at Fonte Aretusa, taste arancini where locals eat, and let yourself drift through centuries-old streets at your own pace. It’s not perfect navigation — but that’s half the fun.
