Top Italy Private Sightseeing Tours

Maximize your sightseeing time on your Venice vacation with this private walking tour, and orient yourself around the city's historical attractions, canal-lined neighborhoods, and sights. As it’s a private tour, the focus is on your interests, but typical itineraries include pass-by stops at top Venice attractions such as the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, La Fenice Theater, and more.

Palermo’s lively streets and rich Sicilian heritage can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals Palermo’s hidden gems and traditions.

Explore Venice–and enjoy a more intimate experience at a time that suits you–on this private tour with a local guide, complete with half-hour gondola ride. Discover the city’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge, visit hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, and step inside historic buildings. Take a private gondola along the Grand Canal and enjoy plenty of time for photo opportunities on the water.

Discover the wonders of ancient Pompeii on a private, family-friendly tour designed especially for kids. Perfect for children aged five and up, this engaging experience brings Roman history to life as you explore the main square, theaters, and hot springs. Enjoy a fun, interactive two-hour tour with guaranteed skip-the-line access.

Go beyond simple sightseeing–and enjoy a more personalized experience–on this private tour of Venice led by a local guide and starting from your hotel, apartment or other address in the city. Customize an itinerary to best suit your interests and hobbies, hear insider stories while exploring on foot, and discover highlights plus hidden gems that many visitors overlook.

Seeing the sights of Florence can involve a lot of walking. Cover the ground, including hidden lanes that traditional cars can’t enter, without wearing out your shoe leather on this private tour. Open sides offer wraparound views of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic center. Upgrade to the panoramic tour to include a stop at a romantic fountain and Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping rooftop vistas.

Explore Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible through its cuisine! Avoid the touristy spots and eat where the locals eat guided by your private local guide. Make 5 stops at the top specialty shops, delis, eateries, pastry and gelato shops, selected for their historical significance or critical acclaim. Discover prized produce from Parma and nearby such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco. Learn how to appreciate them under the guidance of an expert Parmigiano Reggiano Taster and Sommelier. Unveil the secrets of Parma Ham, Culatello, and other traditional cured meats, tasting them paired with the finest local wines. Experience a real Italian Sunday Lunch, feasting on homemade pastas, savory pies, freshly made desserts, coffee and gelato. You will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips to enhance the pleasure of your trip, and a mind filled with memories.

The medieval hill town of Assisi is rich in art and history, but most visitors don’t explore farther than the Basilica of St. Francis. With this walking tour, delve into both the UNESCO-listed church and the town’s other cultural treasures with the insights of a guide. Admire the basilica inside and out, plus visit the Basilica of St. Claire, the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi’s spectacular Roman temple, and more.

Shave hours off your travel time and visit three blockbuster sights in a single day with this private driving tour. Save time with pickup in Naples and head straight to Pompeii for free time to explore. Pop into a traditional coral workshop on your way to Sorrento, where you can sightsee at your own pace. Cap off your day in Positano, the crown jewel of the Amalfi Coast.

Seeing Rome’s major landmarks in one day is easier with private transportation and a flexible schedule. This full-day chauffeured tour connects highlights, including the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, with guided visits adding context you'd miss on your own. Travel in a comfortable vehicle, shape the route to suit your interests, and stop at sites such as Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.

This traditional Ligurian gozzo departing directly from Monterosso offers a unique way to experience the beauty of the Cinque Terre in style. The large sundeck is perfect for relaxing while admiring breathtaking views and exploring the secrets of this unique coast and for those who want to enjoy the sea intensely. The tour will pass in front of all five villages (the Cinque Terre), with time to stop and take magnificent photos, a unique opportunity to swim in our turquoise sea and to discover and explore our famous small inaccessible coves. To finish on board of our boat we will offer a tasting of our famous “Pesto Cinque Terre” and our Focaccia. Water, local wine and beer will be available during the tour. The departure times are indicative and must be agreed upon after booking.

Exploring Alberobello's hundreds of traditional "trulli" on foot can be tiring and time-consuming. See the old town in an hour without getting footsore with this tour by Segway, e-bike, tuk-tuk, or golf cart. Zip through two historical districts with a guide to admire these fairytale-like dwellings and learn about their history and architecture, stopping to take in a “trullo” church and visit the interiors of an authentic “trullo” home.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city and the historic center of Florence. Buy time with an expert driver from the city of Florence. the best choice for disabled people to see the city up close.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Spend a relaxing evening sailing the gorgeous Amalfi Coast on a private cruise from Positano. Soak in the famous views, enjoying a glass of Prosecco and other beverages. Stop along the way to swim and snorkel, or just sit back and admire the sunset. It’s an unforgettable addition to a romantic Amalfi Coast trip or a unique way to relax with friends and family.

Escape the crush of tourists on land and instead soak in the beauty of Capri by sea with this private boat tour. Set off from Capri's main port and cruise around the island to take in the top sights along the coastline, including the soaring Faraglioni and captivating Blue Grotto. Dive into the turquoise waters to swim and snorkel (gear and towels provided), relax with music, drinks, and snacks on board.

Swap the crowded shared boat rides in Venice for the chance to peacefully ride a private boat to the Venice lagoon islands of Murano and Burano. First, head to Burano to see a lace workshop, have a walk around, and try some of its delicious cookie specialties—”bussolai”. Then later, visit one of Murano’s oldest glass factories, where you can watch a live glassblowing show.

The ideal option for first-time visitors to Rome, this private tour takes you past the Eternal City’s top landmarks in an electric-powered golf cart. Enjoy unobstructed open-air views as you cruise past attractions like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Piazza Navona—getting access to areas not reachable by standard vehicle.

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.

When your cruise ship docks at Civitavecchia port, make the most of your time in the Eternal City on a private shore excursion in Rome, which you can customize to match your interests and preferred pace. Visit the heart of the Vatican at St. Peter’s Square or step back in time to Imperial Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The day is yours to spend as you like, and your driver makes it all happen with ease. Please note that all food and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Take a breather from the crowds on Capri for a few hours and set off on a traditional wooden “gozzo” boat to tour the coastline far from the tourist fray. Cruise past top sights like the Faraglioni sea stacks, Punta Carena lighthouse, and Blue Grotto, plus stop to swim and snorkel in quiet caves and coves along the coast. Relax on the spacious padded sundeck with homemade limoncello and music.

Explore the sacred city-state of Vatican City on this private tour with skip-the-line admission. Avoid the long lines to enter the holy walls and jump right into the history and artifacts with your guide. Visit the Vatican museums including the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures and the Room of Muses, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Skip the long lines and join your private guide for a master class on Italian Renaissance art on this half-day tour, perfect for travelers with limited time. First, travel through the history of art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance at the Uffizi Gallery, which includes works by Caravaggio and Leonardo da Vinci. Next, head to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's iconic David sculpture and learn about the artist's life.