Italy · PRIVATE
Consider this the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours that hold up, each with what it costs, what travellers said afterwards, and the thing to check before you pay.
Full-day bus trip from Milan to Como and Bellagio, with Villa Olmo gardens and a private 1-hour Lake Como cruise.
“Everything was amazing. Our guide - Lina - was incredible. Very helpful and even taught us some italian ;) Our driver - Andrea - was also incredible (roads in Como can be a bit narrow so you need a very good driver).”
Small-group private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace demos, plus time to explore colorful canals.
“Our adventure on Murano and Burano was a wonderful experience. Rachel our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable with also personable as well. I would highly recommend this tour and Rachel as a guide!”
Private golf cart tour in Rome with a flexible route, expert English narration, hotel pickup, and exterior stops at major icons plus side streets.
“Our guide was excellent!! She was very knowledgeable & personable. I would recommend taking this tour first to get a good understanding of Rome and the sights to see. Our guide picked us up at the hotel and when finished, dropped us off at a great restaurant Italian restaurant near our hotel. Great experience!!”
Private boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, with guided time on the colorful islands and easy pacing.
“Our guide and boat captain were terrific. Enjoyed the commentary as we traveled to each island and back to Venice. It did get hot inside the boat and we could have used more air. Burano was our more favorite; lace demonstration great and the store shopping experience very good as there could be something for all to buy. Great to have time to walk around the island, take pictures, each something, and shop! Murano was fine and the glass demonstration we enjoyed. The shopping selection was not as favorable to us. Would have been nice to have more smaller items to purchase at more reasonable prices. But still worth the…”
Early-access Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a skip-the-line guide, then St. Peter’s Basilica in a small group of up to 6.
“Massimo, our guide was such a star, charming, funny and passionate. He knew all the guards in the museums and could ask for permission to rotate a statue , open a window shield to give us a close and spectacular view of St Peter’s Basilica. He integrated jokes, stories, contemporary news into his narration which makes his tour so entertaining and educational. The tour was so enjoyable that the 3hrs passed by without a dull moment. Even my teenage son commented that the price tag was worth it just 15min into the tour.”
Private 3-hour Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica skip-the-line, hidden lanes walk, and a Grand Canal boat hour.
“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”
Private Venice gondola cruise for up to 5, 30 minutes. Grand Canal and quiet side canals, day or night, with easy ticket check-in.
“Excellent activity, pre-booking meant doing away with the stress of not knowing where to go or what to do. However there were cheaper gondoliers readily available!”
Milan to Lake Como with guided Como walk, private cruise, and free time in Bellagio and Varenna, plus ferries and easy onboard Wi-Fi.
“Varenna and Billagio ate beautiful. Ample time at each to enjoy. Our Guide, Simone, was excellent Organized and polite and kept us on track.”
Lake Como and Bellagio from Milan in 10 hours, with a private-group boat cruise, Villa views, Como free time, and optional hotel pickup.
“Great Tour! The guide was very informative! The sights are amazing as you would expect. Very well organized.”
Rome golf cart tour, semi-private (max 6), 3 hours from Piazza della Repubblica, covering imperial ruins, fountains, and views.
“Luca is a fun and very knowledgeable guide. He showed us the big sites but also some little hidden gems. We were never rushed and he answered all our questions. The traffic was crazy but he was very careful and calm. Great tour.”
Private Rome airport transfer from Fiumicino to your hotel, with meet-and-greet pickup, 24/7 service, and luggage included for up to 8.
“We waited in the pickup area for +20 minutes before our driver arrived. There is a lot of confusion in the area with other drivers/passengers. Made multiple search walks for my name before finally seeing my name boldly on an iPad. The driver provided water and mentioned a few prominent places along the 45 minute trip to our hotel. Driver took our bags and loaded them in the vehicle and unloaded them and walked them into the hotel lobby. Nice gentleman.”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal for up to 5, plus Gondola Gallery and audio tips near St Mark’s.
“Andreas was friendly and gave a wonderful overview of the history of Venice and gondoliers. A must do while visiting Venice!”
Private Rome golf cart highlights with historic-center pickup, bottled water, and quick stops at top landmarks like the Pantheon and Colosseum.
“John Marco was so knowledgeable and fun to listen to. He answered all our weird questions and knew so much about Rome. His tour was a highlight of our visit”
Semi-private Capri and Blue Grotto day trip from Sorrento with hotel pickup, small-gozzo boat, grottos, swimming, drinks, and lunch.
“Francesco and Pepe were wonderful hosts!! Very knowledgeable and fun! They asked questions about what we liked and tailored our tour accordingly!”
Private Pompeii and Amalfi Coast day trip from Rome with hotel pickup, skip-the-line ruins tour, Positano free time, and scenic coastal viewpoints.
“Positano is simply amazing. We had so much fun strolling the shops and the beach. Pompeii was amazing and Ciro, our guide, was simply fantastic. He had so much knowledge, it was priceless.”
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