Top Italy Car Tours in 2026

Skip the hassle of renting a car and explore Tuscany on a day trip from Florence. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower.

Departure from Taormina to Savoca and Forza D’Agrò, to visit the Sicilian scenes set of the most popular movie “The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola. Scenic driving throughout the countryside reaching the villages and enjoying a pleasant walking, followed by our guide, to learn more about the local traditions and to find easily, the places of the movie such as below reported: - Trimarchi building (the famous Bar Vitelli) - Church of San Nicolò (wedding venue) - SS. Annunziata Square - Church of SS. Annunziata - Birthplace of Vito Corleone (Vito Andolini) In this corner of Sicily, you will find an amazing place, between the provinces of Messina and Catania.

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Avoid wasting time during your Vatican Museums visit with this skip-the-line tour. Join a guide to pass right by the long entrance queues and start touring the massive galleries. See the incomparable Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel, as well as other museum highlights like the Gallery of Maps and the Tapestries Gallery. As you explore, your guide offers insight and commentary you'd otherwise miss if visiting alone.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food shapes Roman culture and sample food and wine from vendors across the city.

Explore the Italian Riviera without having to rent a car on this day trip to the Cinque Terre from Florence. Follow your guide to each fishing village, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Swim in turquoise waters and soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence. Upgrade to include a delicious street food lunch or a visit to Pisa.

With a small group, step inside one of Italy’s most famous art museums on this guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Avoid the crowds with early access, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of your guide. Prepare to be impressed as you spot works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, and view iconic paintings like Titian's ‘Venus of Urbino’ and Botticelli's ‘Primavera’. Best of all: your ticket is still valid after the tour ends, so you can continue exploring for as long as you want.

Skip the long general-admission lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this timed-entry admission ticket. A dedicated multilingual assistant helps you redeem your ticket smoothly at the meeting point, allowing quick access. Explore Michelangelo’s original "David," unfinished sculptures, plaster casts, and historical musical instruments at your own pace.

Venice is bursting with attractions, making it tough to prioritize what to see. Ideal for first-time visitors, this private tour showcases the best of Venice by foot and canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a prebooked ticket to beat the long admission lines. Finish on a high note: a boat tour down the Grand Canal.

Visit two of Florence’s top museums, the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery, in one small-group tour with timed entry tickets. Admire Michelangelo’s "David" and other masterpieces at the Accademia, then explore at your own pace after the guided portion. Continue to the Uffizi Gallery for a guided tour of highlights, including Botticelli’s "Birth of Venus."

Discover the highlights of Pisa, without the hassle of navigating public transportation on this afternoon tour from Florence. Visit Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), where the Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery sit. Then enjoy the incredible views with skip-the-line access to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and free time to explore before making your way back to Florence.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

The countryside outside Florence offers the green hills, medieval towns, and wineries that are synonymous with Tuscany. But, without local knowledge or your own car, you risk missing out on the region’s gems. This small-group day trip from Florence showcases both off-the-beaten-track villages such as Monteriggioni with famous towns such as UNESCO-listed San Gimignano and Siena. A wine tasting, cooking class, and traditional Tuscan lunch complete the day.

Sometimes it feels great to sit down, relax, and enjoy an organized tour of one of the most beautiful cities on the globe. Everything is taken care of: get picked up from your cruise ship in the Civitavecchia port, travel in a comfortable vehicle with a small group, and let a driver take you to nearly a dozen of The Eternal City’s most ravishing attractions. If you want to enter any of the sites, however, you’ll have to arrange booking separately.

Explore one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline on a private day trip from Rome. Visit the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before visiting the picturesque town of Positano. Enjoy free time in Positano to shop, stroll along the beach, or stop for a meal (own expense). Make several more stops along the Amalfi Coast before returning to Rome by dinnertime.

Escape Rome and visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders in one day without the hassle of driving or planning. Leave the challenging coastal roads to a professional as you focus on the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast and dive deep into ancient Roman history by touring Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Enjoy free time in Positano (April to October) or Sorrento (low season) to sightsee, shop, and dine (own expense) before returning to Rome.

Experience the best that Tuscany has to offer with this excursion that combines wine tasting and a self-drive Fiat 500 tour. Departing from Florence, hop behind the wheel of a gorgeous 1960s model and journey into the Tuscan hills with your convoy. Then, park your classic ride at a 15th-century wine estate and villa for a wine-tasting session (drivers are recommended to spit samples out), paired with a light lunch.

Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Sardinia’s most fascinating attractions. Join this guided small group tour to explore the 3,500-year-old Bronze Age archaeological site and step back into the Nuragic period. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation including hotel pickup from Cagliari as you discover ancient life through the court house, housing complex, and meeting hut.

See the best of Rome with ease on on a half-day private tour of the city. Discover the highlights of the ‘Eternal City’ such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and more, or customize the itinerary to your interests. Listen to informative commentary from your driver/guide as you drive past the monuments in a comfortable Mercedez-Benz vehicle.

I'm Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021, 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions and I will put all my knowledge at your service so that you return home enriched. We will visit 2 wineries representative of the denominations of the province of Lucca and, after touching the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced and local delights! I love my job and constantly travel to discover small wineries "Light lunch" option includes lunch + 5/8 wines depending on cellar For pick-ups in places more than 15 km from the center of Lucca will be calculated a surcharge that I will inform you in advance, to be paid by credit card at the end of the tour

The Cinque Terre and Pisa are two popular excursions from Florence, but visiting both in one day by public transportation is a challenge. Save time and skip the stress of the train with this private day trip. Relax and enjoy the views along the drive, then explore the Cinque Terre villages and the Leaning Tower of Pisa at your own pace before returning to Florence.

The baroque cities of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa have been recognized by UNESCO for their lavish 17th-century churches and palaces. Visit all three in a single day with this driving tour from Catania. Skip the delays of public transportation with hotel pickup and transportation directly to each of these architectural gems. Explore at your own pace and cap off your day with a stop at a historic chocolate factory.

Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily with this day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, Nubia and the Trapani Salt Pans. Visit an archaeological excavation at Segesta. Take in the excellent views from the hilltop town of Erice. See how sea salt is still collected off the Sicilian coast at the Salt Pans of Trapani.