Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Learn to cook and eat traditional Positano pasta during a three-hour session at a local villa. You'll prepare several dishes from scratch alongside your host, then sit down to taste everything you've made, paired with local wine and aperitivo snacks. It's a straightforward introduction to the Amalfi Coast's everyday cooking—the kind locals eat at home, not restaurant versions.
Walk through a working Tuscan mill that's earned international gold medals for its extra virgin olive oil. This 90-minute tour at Frantoio di Montalcino covers the production process from fruit to bottle, then moves to a tasting room where you'll sample several oils alongside warm bread and local produce. You'll learn practical tips on choosing, using, and storing quality oil, then have the chance to buy directly from the producer.
Wander Venice with a local guide who knows the city beyond postcards. This private walking tour skips the queues at famous sites and instead navigates you through backstreet canals, overlooked courtyards, and neighbourhoods where Venetians actually live. You set the pace and direction—want to linger at a bridge? Detour down a quiet calle? Your guide adapts on the fly, sharing local knowledge and stories absent from tourist maps. Runs 2–8 hours, with pickup from your accommodation included.
Roll up your sleeves in central Rome for a 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make pizza dough and tiramisu from a local chef. Work alongside up to 14 other participants, then sit down to eat what you've made, washing it down with unlimited wine or beer. You'll start with a prosecco or spritz, and the chef handles all ingredient prep—you focus on technique and flavour.
Master three pillars of Roman cooking in a three-hour hands-on class steps from Piazza Mattei. Work alongside a chef to roll pasta sheets, shape ravioli, and layer tiramisu from raw ingredients. You'll finish with a spread of what you've made, wine pairings included, and the muscle memory to recreate each dish at home. Small groups of up to twelve keep things intimate and manageable.
Catch Rome's grandest monuments before the crowds arrive on this 2.5-hour guided walk through the heart of the city. Starting in pre-dawn quiet, you'll move through the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona with a knowledgeable local, pausing for an Italian breakfast with views of the ancient streets. Groups stay small—no more than six—so you're never jostling for elbow room or camera angles.
Cover Rome's historic centre in three and a half hours on a Segway, gliding past piazzas, fountains, churches and markets with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll learn the stories behind the city's landmarks while mastering the two-wheeled transport in a pre-tour briefing. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting efficient orientation without the foot traffic.
Charter a private boat along the Italian Riviera with Andrea, exploring the postcard villages and hidden coves between Portofino and beyond. This 3- to 7-hour voyage puts you on the water with snorkelling gear, cold drinks, and WiFi to stay connected—or disconnect entirely. Your skipper knows the coast intimately and shapes the itinerary around what interests you most, whether that's anchoring in turquoise shallows or gliding past pastel harbourside towns.
Skip the port queues and meet your driver directly at your cruise ship in Civitavecchia. A private Mercedes van whisks you straight to Fiumicino Airport in roughly an hour, with room for up to eight passengers and their luggage. Air-conditioned comfort the whole way, no waiting around for shuttles or public transport.
Explore Cagliari's coastline aboard an intimate dinghy with a maximum of 10 passengers. This 2–3 hour voyage hugs the Poetto shore, pausing at secluded spots for swimming and snorkelling before anchoring near Calabernat. You'll float in crystalline water whilst savouring a quality aperitif as the afternoon light softens. The boat reaches places larger vessels cannot, revealing the raw beauty that makes this stretch of Sardinian coast special.
A 3-hour guided walk through Rome's classical heart, starting from your hotel. Your guide reveals the stories behind the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps—four of the city's most recognisable landmarks. You'll navigate cobbled streets and hidden corners where Renaissance fountains punctuate Renaissance architecture. The Pantheon entrance is included; other stops require only your presence. Optional early-morning departures pair the tour with cappuccino, and you can upgrade to a vintage Fiat 500 if you'd prefer wheels to feet.
Charter a private boat around the Egadi Islands for up to eight hours, exploring protected marine zones at your own pace. You'll have a skipper who knows these waters well, a modern vessel, and everything needed for snorkelling—masks, fins, and a cooler with ice to keep refreshments cold. The boat is authorised to access Zones B, C, and D of the Marine Protected Area, giving you flexibility to discover hidden coves and underwater life away from crowded routes.
Glide through Rome on a smooth e-bike as the city shifts from golden hour to evening glow. This 2–4 hour tour pedals you past the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Imperial Forums, then dips into quieter quarters—the Jewish neighbourhood, Theatre of Marcellus, hidden backstreets—with an expert local guide. The longer option adds a traditional trattoria dinner midway through. You'll cover around 12 kilometres on traffic-light routes, leaving you free to soak in the sights rather than watch for cars.
A two-hour coastal cruise along Polignano a Mare's dramatic shoreline, navigating sea caves and natural stone formations inaccessible by land. Your crew guides you through the geology and local lore whilst you float above turquoise water, breaking for a swim and a proper aperitif—Apulian prosecco paired with tarallini crackers. You'll leave with the kind of photos that make people actually jealous of your phone.
Spend two and a half hours discovering Rome's layered neighbourhoods with a local guide who reveals what casual visitors miss. This walking tour moves beyond the postcard monuments to show how the city actually works—its rhythms, stories, and hidden corners. Whether you're returning for the third time or arriving for the first, a knowledgeable insider reshapes how you read the streets and piazzas.
A two-hour guided walk through Pompeii led by a team of young local historians who dig into the everyday details often glossed over by larger tour groups. You'll move through private homes, the Forum, public spaces, streets and shops to piece together what life actually looked like in this Roman city before Vesuvius. Entrance tickets (€15 adults; free for under-18s with ID) aren't included but can be purchased on arrival.
Track Caravaggio through Baroque Rome on this two-hour walking tour that weaves art history with the unsolved mystery of the painter's disappearance. You'll move between sun-soaked piazzas and shadowy churches—venues Caravaggio himself frequented—examining his most striking works whilst untangling the facts and legends surrounding his violent life. A licensed local guide narrates the story with sharp storytelling, revealing how a rebellious genius became one of art's greatest enigmas.
Follow Commissario Brunetti's trail through Venice's backstreets and canal-side squares, stopping at neighbourhood trattorias and market stalls to taste cicchetti, seafood, and local wines. Over two and a half hours, your guide—steeped in both Donna Leon's novels and Venetian culinary tradition—connects real locations that inspired the crime series to the dishes and characters that inhabit them. You'll sample coffee, three small plates with vegetarian options, and three drinks as you navigate the city's working quarters beyond the tourist zones.
A local photographer guides you through Venice's most photogenic corners—from St. Mark's Square to tucked-away neighbourhoods—crafting polished portraits with professional posing direction. Choose a straight walking session or a cinematic storytelling approach. You'll receive 40–100 edited images depending on length, plus a three-month online gallery. Gondola rides available as an add-on (paid separately to the operator). Sessions work for couples, families, and solo travellers.
Explore two distinct Roman neighbourhoods shaped by centuries of layered history. This two-hour private walk threads through Trastevere's cobbled lanes and the Jewish Ghetto, uncovering stories of community, resilience, and daily life across two millennia. Your guide navigates you past landmarks like Ponte Sisto, Theatre of Marcellus, and Tiber Island, revealing how these quarters have evolved and endured. The tour wraps with complimentary coffee or gelato, time to absorb what you've learnt.
Walk through central Rome at night following the lives and scandals of six early emperors, from Caesar's final moments to Nero and Hadrian's contrasting legacies. This 2–3 hour narrative tour weaves together assassination plots, unlikely friendships, and the personalities that shaped an empire, told at the exact locations where history unfolded. Expect storytelling that treats Rome's rulers as complex figures rather than dusty textbook names.
Learn to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch in a compact kitchen just steps from the Colosseum. This 2.5-hour class pairs hands-on technique with genuine Roman hospitality—you'll knead and stretch dough, build your dessert layer by layer, then sit down together to eat what you've made. A local chef guides you through both dishes while wine, prosecco, and limoncello flow for the adults at your table. Works brilliantly for families with children old enough to handle kitchen tools.
Walk through Pompeii's volcanic graveyard with an archaeologist who reads the city like a text. This private two-hour tour traces how Mount Vesuvius entombed an entire Roman metropolis in 79 AD, revealing street life, domestic spaces, and public buildings frozen in ash. Your guide shapes the route to your interests—whether you're chasing architectural detail, daily life, or the catastrophe itself—and steers you past the usual queues to corners most visitors miss.
Navigate Rome's streets in a classic Fiat 500 with Alberto, a local journalist who treats the city like home. Over two and a half hours, you'll cruise past landmark piazzas and discover pockets of Rome most visitors miss. Alberto drives whilst sharing insider knowledge and stories about his neighbourhood, making the experience feel less like a tour and more like being shown around by a mate who knows where to find the real Rome.
Seamless ground-to-sea connection from Trapani airport to Favignana Island. This package bundles your airport pickup with a hydrofoil ticket, eliminating the usual logistical shuffle. A driver collects you at arrivals, delivers you to Trapani's port with time to spare, and your ferry crossing is sorted. Total journey takes 2–3 hours depending on connections.
A three-hour walking tour through Italy tracing the lives of seven Renaissance women whose portraits appear in works by Caravaggio and Raphael. These weren't decorative figures—they were politically astute operators, poets, and trendsetters who shaped European courts. You'll hear candid accounts of their ambitions, rivalries, and the contradictions of a society that simultaneously revered and condemned them. History stripped of reverence, delivered on foot.
A three-hour private lesson with a professional photographer who navigates Rome's streets alongside you, identifying compelling compositions and teaching camera technique in real time. You'll learn to read light, frame shots, and move beyond automatic settings—turning familiar landmarks and hidden corners into striking photographs. Designed for anyone wanting to shoot beyond their phone, regardless of current skill level.
Learn to stretch, top and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza alongside a practising pizzaiolo in Sorrento's historic centre. This hands-on two-hour class covers traditional technique from dough preparation through to the wood-fired oven, ending with you eating what you've made. The terraced setting overlooks the Gulf with Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. Small groups mean real instruction and plenty of questions answered.
A private 2-hour guided tour of Rome tailored to your interests, with hotel collection and return from central locations. Work with your guide to design your own route through the city's landmarks—whether that's the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, or quieter corners you've heard about. Best for couples, small groups, or anyone wanting to skip the tour-bus crowds and move at their own rhythm through the streets.
Work with a seasoned photographer for a polished one-hour portrait session across Rome's most photogenic corners. You'll get guided through natural posing while they capture you with professional-grade gear, delivering 20–60 edited images within two days. Ideal for couples, soloists, or anyone wanting genuinely memorable shots of themselves against the city's backdrop.
Learn to cook three courses from scratch in Fabio's countryside kitchen near Florence, then eat what you've made alongside your host and his partner. Over three hours you'll master fresh pasta, a seasonal main and dessert, starting with a tour of the olive groves that surround his hilltop home. Transport from central Florence is included, as are drinks and the meal itself.
Skip the rental car confusion and minibuses on the Naples-to-Positano run. A driver meets you at the airport, train station, or hotel and handles the 65–90 minute coastal drive in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the Amalfi Coast unfold from your seat while staying cool, sipping bottled water, and catching up on emails via onboard WiFi. The whole thing is quoted upfront—no hidden charges.
Spend two hours circling Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a traditional local boat skippered by someone who knows every rock and legend. You'll glide past the jagged Faraglioni stacks, slip into hidden sea caves, and spot the Natural Arch rising from the water. A swimming stop lets you cool off in Mediterranean waters so clear you'll see straight down. The skipper handles history and local stories as you motor slowly past coves most tourists miss.
Ride shotgun on a classic Vespa through Rome's most iconic quarters, stopping to photograph yourself against the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Gianicolo's sweeping vistas. Over 90 minutes, your driver navigates cobbled lanes past Trastevere's terracotta rooftops, the Tiber's curves, and Castel Sant'Angelo, delivering both the sights and snippets of Roman history without the tourist crowds. You're a passenger—just hold on, snap away, and let the city blur past.
Skip the tour bus and ride a Vespa through Rome's neighbourhood streets with a local driver steering. This 2 hour 50 minute private tour cuts through the animated rioni (districts) that Romans actually inhabit, trading tourist crowds for the kind of corners you'd stumble upon alone. You'll get the thrill of scooter travel plus genuine local routes—the sort of thing that makes you want to book again before you've even dismounted.
Walk Florence at your own pace with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests—whether that's Renaissance frescoes, artisan workshops, neighbourhood markets, or quiet squares away from the crowds. After booking, you'll fill in a brief questionnaire so we can match you with a host whose passions align with yours. Together you'll shape a 2–6 hour experience that feels like exploring with a friend who actually knows the city, not following a script.
A 2.5-hour guided tasting tour through Venice's culinary heart, capped at six guests. Start at the Rialto fish market where vendors haggle over the daily catch, then hop between three neighbourhood bars sampling cicchetti—Venetian small plates—paired with prosecco. A gondolino glides you through the canals between stops, and you'll finish with gelato or dessert. It's less museum, more locals' lunch.
Explore Matera's ancient Sassi district, a labyrinth of cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs that span thousands of years of continuous habitation. This three-hour private walking tour threads through narrow stone passages and piazzas, revealing how successive generations adapted the landscape into a functioning city. Your guide unpacks the geology, archaeology, and daily life that made this UNESCO site Europe's cultural capital in 2019.
This 2.5-hour private tour brings Ancient Rome to life for families, with a guide trained to keep children engaged through interactive games and storytelling. You'll skip the queues at the Colosseum, then walk through the Roman Forum to see temples, arches and remnants of the empire's grandeur. The guide draws out the drama and intrigue of gladiator history and imperial politics in ways that stick with younger minds, making sense of crumbling stones and sprawling ruins.
Shared minibus transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste, taking roughly two hours. Your driver shares local knowledge about the region as you travel, making the journey engaging rather than tedious. Rates improve with multiple passengers. The vehicle is air-conditioned and all taxes included. Public transport alternatives exist if you prefer.