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Uffizi Gallery Florence Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Uffizi Gallery Florence Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore the Renaissance masterworks that shaped Western art on this intimate 2.5-hour guided tour of Florence's Uffizi Gallery. With groups capped at eight people, you'll move through galleries housing works by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli and Caravaggio without the crush of crowds that defines Italy's most-visited museum. Your expert guide contextualises the paintings and sculptures as you walk the corridors where these artists once worked and exhibited.

2h 30mfrom AUD $221
Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan

Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop

Learn taiko drumming directly from an internationally recognised instructor in this 90-minute Tokyo workshop. You'll master foundational techniques, rhythm patterns, and perform both traditional and contemporary pieces. Eva, a Cornell University taiko founder and Tokyo University of the Arts award winner, guides you through hands-on training with professional drums, then presents a short performance and historical context. You'll leave with a personalised video of yourself playing.

1h 30mfrom AUD $171
Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya at private house
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan

Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya at private house

Spend two hours with a certified wagashi instructor in a residential Shibuya home learning to shape fruit daifuku mochi and nerikiri confections by hand. You'll discover the stories behind these sweets, practise a basic tea ceremony, and leave with handwritten recipes to recreate them at home. The intimate setting feels less like a classroom and more like cooking with a skilled family member, complete with fresh matcha to sip while you work.

2 hoursfrom AUD $108
Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps

Learn to cook three traditional Lombardy dishes in a penthouse overlooking Lake Como and the Alps. Over three hours, you'll work with regional flours—polenta, buckwheat, and fioretto—to prepare an appetiser, fresh pasta, and dessert. A Cesarine host guides the small group through each stage, pairing wines with your creations and finishing with homemade limoncello. You'll leave with recipes and the practical skills to recreate the meal at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $308
Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon

Explore Chioggia's working lagoon by restored wooden boat, watching how locals farm mussels, harvest soft-shell Moleche crabs, and cultivate oysters using methods passed down through generations. This 90-minute tour reveals the seafood traditions that have sustained the Venetian Lagoon for centuries, guided by someone who knows these shallow waters intimately. Small groups—maximum five people—get close enough to ask questions and photograph the boats and nets in action.

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off

A private guided tour of Rome's Borghese Gallery paired with hotel transfers. Your guide will lead you through three hours among masterworks by Raphael, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini and Canova—one of Europe's finest art collections housed in a 17th-century villa. Skip-the-line access lets you move straight into the galleries and gardens without queuing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $566
Naples Boat Ride with Swim Stop – Scenic 2.5-Hour Coastal Cruise
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Naples Boat Ride with Swim Stop – Scenic 2.5-Hour Coastal Cruise

Sail Naples' coastline on a relaxed 2.5-hour boat cruise that balances well-known landmarks with quieter coves. You'll glide past Castel dell'Ovo and the clifftop villas of Posillipo, then anchor in sheltered bays like Marechiaro and Gaiola islet for a swim in transparent water. An experienced skipper pilots a small vessel fitted with snorkelling gear, cold drinks, and shade—no megaboat crowds, no rigid itinerary, just the Gulf of Naples at your own pace.

2h 30mfrom AUD $167
Private Sunset Photo Tour with vintage Fiat 500
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Sunset Photo Tour with vintage Fiat 500

Chase the golden hour along the Sorrento Coast in a vintage Fiat 500, stopping at prime vantage points to photograph Capri as the sun dips behind it. A professional photographer guides you through the best light, capturing shots tailored for social media, while you toast the moment with Prosecco on a hotel terrace. Two-and-a-half hours of curated stops and creative direction, with all images and video handed over the same day.

2h 30mfrom AUD $766
Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori
★ 5.0 (22)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori

Private car service from Naples to the Amalfi Coast towns of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, or Maiori, taking 1–2 hours depending on destination. Pompeii Transfer Car operates a fleet of Mercedes vehicles with English and Italian-speaking drivers who know the region well. The company's Traveller's Choice award reflects consistent service quality. Extend your journey with optional stops in any town—just arrange in advance.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $133
1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

Spend 90 minutes at Poggio del Moro, a working winery and art space in Val D'Orcia's rolling countryside. Walk through functioning vineyards, the oil mill, and barrel cellars with Tatiana or a wine specialist, learning how the estate produces organic wines without synthetic pesticides or heavy-handed processing. Taste three wines paired with house bruschetta in an intimate setting that doubles as a contemporary art venue.

1h 30mfrom AUD $83
Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan

Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki

Dress in one of over 100 traditional kimonos and explore Nagasaki's historic Dejima district as it was during the Edo period. A professional dresser outfits you in roughly 20 minutes, complete with a simple hairstyle, then you're free to wander the atmospheric streets for the remainder of your two-hour window. The experience works rain or shine—indoor photo spots in the Chief Factor's Residence keep you covered on poor-weather days.

2 hoursfrom AUD $72
Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.

A private archaeologist guides you through Pompeii's streets for two and a half hours, revealing how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius struck. Rather than fixating on statues and mosaics, you'll walk past bakeries, homes and forums frozen mid-routine—amphora still on shelves, graffiti on walls, the texture of daily existence preserved in volcanic ash. Entry ticket included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $200
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Chart your own course across Lake Como with a private boat tailored to what interests you. This one-hour tour lets you set the itinerary, pick your stops, and move at your own rhythm across Italy's stunning alpine lake. You'll have an exclusive vessel with up to eight people, ensuring genuine peace and space to absorb the views without the crowds or fixed schedules that bog down group outings.

1 hourfrom AUD $491
Sunset Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour With A Local
★ 5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Sunset Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour With A Local

Ride a Vespa along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts as the sun dips toward the horizon. This three-hour tour avoids the midday crush, letting you experience quieter villages and dramatic cliffside roads when light turns golden. Your local guide handles the scooter while you soak in sea breeze, coastal architecture, and the genuine rhythm of the region—espresso included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $466
A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo

This 2.5-hour walking tour threads through Palermo's architectural landmarks and bustling street markets, stopping to taste genuine local snacks along the way. Your certified guide unpacks the city's layered history—from Norman churches to baroque facades—whilst steering you toward vendors slinging arancini, panelle, and sfincione. Rather than tick boxes, you'll absorb how Palermitans actually live: what they eat, where they gather, which corners matter. Pick-up is included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142
Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse
★ 5.0 (22)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse

Private sedan or minivan service whisking you from Catania airport or city centre to Syracuse in one to three hours. Your Mercedes arrives on schedule with an English-speaking driver in professional attire, stocked with chilled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi to keep you connected. The vehicle is spotless, air-conditioned, and wheelchair accessible, making the journey smooth whether you're travelling solo or with a group.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $225
Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Rome
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Rome

Skip the crowded buses and navigate Rome's heart via electric tuk tuk with a private driver fluent in English. Over three hours, you'll cruise past the city's most recognisable monuments—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon—at your own pace. Your driver steers you through narrow cobbled streets and piazzas that cars can't reach, revealing how Romans actually move through their city. It's sightseeing without the walking fatigue or tour-group shuffle.

3 hoursfrom AUD $300
Roma Vespa Tour Adventure
★ 5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Roma Vespa Tour Adventure

Tear through Rome's backstreets on a vintage Vespa with a local rider at the helm. This 1–2 hour jaunt weaves past centuries-old landmarks and pulls up at Gianicolo Hill, where you'll find the city's best panoramic overlook. Your guide shares insider knowledge of Rome's layered past whilst you snap photos from the saddle and soak in views that stretch across terracotta rooftops and ancient domes.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $133
Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum

A 2 hour 15 minute private guided tour of Rome's most iconic ancient monuments. Your expert guide leads you through the Colosseum's towering arches and underground chambers, explaining the engineering feats and brutal spectacle of gladiatorial combat. You'll then explore the Roman Forum's temple ruins and government buildings, followed by Palatine Hill's imperial palaces. Entry tickets and reservation fees included; the Forum and Palatine are self-guided after the Colosseum portion.

2h 15mfrom AUD $331
Nerdy Renaissance Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Nerdy Renaissance Tour

A three-hour walking tour of Florence that decodes Renaissance innovation across painting, sculpture, architecture, and engineering. Rather than a superficial sweep, this guide builds a framework you'll carry forward—especially useful if Rome follows. Designed for those who want to understand the period's mechanics and ideas, not just admire the monuments. The guide speaks fluent English and connects dots between disciplines so the whole era clicks into place.

3 hoursfrom AUD $145
Family cooking class
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Family cooking class

A three-hour Italian cooking class where families learn to hand-roll pasta and prepare traditional dishes using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients. You'll work in a kitchen stocked with estate-grown produce and extra virgin olive oil, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and oil tastings. The instructor champions minimal processing and in-house production—no shortcuts, no supermarket staples. Gluten-free and children-focused menus available on request.

3 hoursfrom AUD $666
Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

Walk through Ancient Rome's most celebrated monuments with an archaeology specialist guiding you solo for 2 hours 45 minutes. You'll explore the Roman Forum's layered ruins, climb Palatine Hill where legend places Rome's founding, then move through the Colosseum's massive stone structure. Your guide unpacks the empire's political machinations, engineering prowess, and the brutal spectacles that once drew crowds here. Entry tickets included; move at your own rhythm.

2h 45mfrom AUD $565
Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park
★ 5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park

A 30km mountain bike loop starting from Como that climbs into Spina Verde park, crosses into Switzerland, and descends through Merlot vineyards. You'll gain 800 metres over roughly 3.5 hours of riding, passing WWI trench sites and dual panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and Alpine foothills. Demands solid fitness and technical bike handling, but rewards with Swiss border scenery and quiet forest trails away from city traffic.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $316
Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

Cruise Rome's most celebrated squares and tucked-away corners on a private Vespa, with a photographer riding along to capture your journey. This two-hour tour hits the Colosseum, Vatican views, Piazza Popolo, and lesser-known spots like Aventine Hill's Orange Garden. You'll receive ten professionally retouched photos within 48 hours—keepsakes that actually look like you, not tourist-board stock shots.

2 hoursfrom AUD $132
River Trekking in Brembana Valley
★ 5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

River Trekking in Brembana Valley

Wade, jump and swim through the Brembana Valley's alpine waterway over three and a half hours. This river trekking experience strips away the technical gear of canyoning—no harnesses or ropes needed—leaving you free to navigate natural pools and stream sections at your own pace. You'll move through the valley on foot, diving into crystalline water and floating downstream where the current allows, making it an accessible way to experience the raw landscape of northern Italy's mountain terrain.

3h 30mfrom AUD $92
Golf Car Tour Rome
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Golf Car Tour Rome

Skip the crowded walking routes and explore Rome's most celebrated sights by golf cart over two hours. Your licensed guide navigates the chaotic cobblestone streets while you sit back and absorb the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona from a perch that lets you actually see what's around you. The cart's electric engine means you'll glide past locals without the usual tourist chaos, and built-in radio headsets keep you locked into commentary that moves beyond the standard spiel.

2 hoursfrom AUD $165
Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve

Sail around Syracuse's Ortigia island and the Plemmirio reserve on a 2.5-hour coastal loop. You'll pass the Bourbon prison, Vigliena fort, Spanish walls, Maniace Castle and the sprawling Porto Grande, then head out to the protected Gulf of Pillirina. Drinks flow throughout—water, prosecco, and wine—with plenty of stops to take in the Ionian views and explore key landmarks from the boat.

2h 30mfrom AUD $75
3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia

Learn to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a private kitchen class in Brescia, working with your hands to master two cornerstone dishes of Italian cooking. The host teaches traditional techniques using seasonal ingredients, then you sit down to eat what you've made, finishing with coffee and limoncello. Three hours includes instruction, hands-on work, and a meal at a table that feels like old friends' house.

3 hoursfrom AUD $133
Syracuse private boat with aperitif
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Syracuse private boat with aperitif

A two-hour private boat journey along Syracuse's coastline, launching from Ortigia's baroque waterfront and pushing northward past dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes. You'll cruise past the cathedral and Maniace fortress before anchoring in a secluded cove for a swim in the Ionian Sea, with Sicilian charcuterie and prosecco served on deck.

2 hoursfrom AUD $250
Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Vietnam

Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

Learn to cook three traditional Vietnamese dishes in a local home kitchen in Ho Chi Minh City over three hours. You'll work alongside your host, preparing authentic meals using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, then sit down together to eat what you've made. It's less cooking class, more cooking with a Vietnamese friend who happens to know their way around a kitchen.

3 hoursfrom AUD $54
Hanoi Private Food Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Vietnam

Hanoi Private Food Walking Tour

A three to four-hour private walking tour through Hanoi's neighbourhood food stalls and street vendors, stopping at eight or nine spots to taste authentic Vietnamese fare. Your guide navigates you through local haunts where you'll sample dishes like banh cuon, banh mi, bia hoi, and egg coffee—the kind of places Hanoi residents actually eat. This is a tailored experience, not a coach tour, so your guide adjusts to what interests you and sets the pace.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $50
Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Charms Private Customizable Half Day
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Vietnam

Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Charms Private Customizable Half Day

A private 3–4 hour tour of Hanoi shaped around what interests you. Your guide steers you through the city's quieter corners—Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Complex without the queues, the French Quarter's colonial streets, and the Old Quarter's dense network of alleys where locals actually live. Morning or afternoon slots fit your rhythm. You're not herded; you're guided.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $59
Cycling Through Phu Quoc Rural Village
★ 5.0 (22)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Vietnam

Cycling Through Phu Quoc Rural Village

Skip the beach resort circuit and pedal into Phu Quoc's working villages on this three-hour ride. You'll cover quiet rural lanes on Trek mountain bikes, stopping to chat with farmers and fishmongers about how they produce the island's signature fish sauce and other local staples. Your local guide navigates the backroads while sharing stories only someone who grew up here would know.

3 hoursfrom AUD $71
Exfoliate And Smooth Skin With Sea Salt
★ 5.0 (22)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Vietnam

Exfoliate And Smooth Skin With Sea Salt

A one-hour sea salt exfoliation treatment at Oani Spa in Vietnam that uses natural salt crystals and essential oils to slough away dead skin, unclog pores and restore moisture. The fine particles work gently across your skin while a massage component boosts circulation, leaving you with noticeably smoother, brighter skin. Safe for all skin types, including sensitive complexions.

1 hourfrom AUD $31
Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

Cook authentic Sicilian dishes in a local's apartment overlooking the archaeological park. This three-hour class teaches you genuine recipes passed down through generations, with hands-on instruction from a Sicilian cook who explains the cultural roots and modern tweaks of each dish. You'll leave with the confidence to recreate these meals at home. Refreshments including wine, coffee, and water feature throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $167
Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni
★ 5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni

Scale an ancient limestone gorge via fixed iron rungs and cables along the Rio Sallagoni, a three-and-a-half-hour adventure through dramatic rock formations accessible only by ferrata. This Italian route winds through a primordial landscape, past geological layers that tell stories millions of years old. An Alpine guide leads you through exposed traverses and vertical pitches, mixing technical climbing with raw natural beauty. All gear supplied—harness, helmet, and safety kit included—plus professional instruction and comprehensive insurance.

3h 30mfrom AUD $117
2H Wakeboard and Wakesurf on Lake Como with Mastercraft Boat
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

2H Wakeboard and Wakesurf on Lake Como with Mastercraft Boat

Launch from Lake Como for two hours of wakeboarding and wakesurfing aboard a Mastercraft with Larry, a seasoned instructor who'll dial in your technique between runs. You'll carve across the water with alpine villas and mountain backdrop, punctuated by glassy moments to catch your breath. The boat carries everything—boards, bindings, life jackets—plus cold drinks and prosecco to mark the day. No experience necessary; Larry adjusts difficulty to your level.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1249
cooking class Pizza with a View of Florence Cathedral
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

cooking class Pizza with a View of Florence Cathedral

Learn to shape and top authentic Italian pizza on a sixth-floor terrace overlooking Florence's cathedral. This two-hour class with a professional chef covers dough preparation through baking, with all equipment provided. You'll cook your own dinner while sipping Tuscan wine and taking in sweeping views of the city's most iconic landmark.

2 hoursfrom AUD $200
Kyoto Ramen Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan

Kyoto Ramen Tour

Taste two distinctly different ramen bowls across Kyoto's noodle landscape on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Start with coffee or tea whilst your guide unpacks the history of Kyoto ramen and maps out the stops ahead. You'll visit a traditional ramen shop and a contemporary spot, sampling half-size portions of each to compare styles and techniques. A knowledgeable local steers you through both kitchens, explaining what makes each bowl tick.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125
Kayaking & Snorkeling: Porto Cesareo and Rabbit Island
★ 5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Kayaking & Snorkeling: Porto Cesareo and Rabbit Island

Paddle through the marine reserve at Porto Cesareo on a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing along Italy's Salento coast. You'll navigate clear lagoon waters to Rabbit Island, explore its beaches and natural history on foot, then swim and snorkel before paddling past a sixteenth-century defensive tower and the town's golden shoreline. Weather permitting, spot submerged Roman columns scattered across the seabed—cargo lost nearly two thousand years ago.

3 hoursfrom AUD $92
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