Top Italy Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

Seeing the sights of Florence can involve a lot of walking. Cover more ground outside of the typical tourist routes on a fun golf cart ride with this private tour. Open sides offer wraparound views of the city’s tree-lined streets and landmarks—from Porta Romana to Basilica of San Miniato al Monte—concluding at Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping rooftop vistas.

Walking tours are a great way to get oriented in a new city, but usually follow rigid itineraries and stick close to the beaten path. On this private tour, explore seaside Trieste with guides called “lokafyers,” locals who give occasional personal tours of their city. You’ll skip the usual historical sights for a more authentic tour based on your interests and those of your guide.

Skip the busy ferry lines on your Lake Como vacation, and treat yourself to a private cruise instead, aboard a Venetian-style wooden taxi boat. Simply choose an option to suit your group size and preferred duration, and then take in the highlights of the lake, stopping to swim or enjoying an aperitivo as you go. Celebrity villas, film locations, and postcard-perfect lake towns are all en-route.

The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive collection of masterpieces, but exploring it on your own can be daunting. Enjoy a streamlined experience with this private tour—including hotel pickup—and take in the museum with a guide who provides insight into the artistic highlights on display, and lets you cover ground at a pace that suits you.

See Rome's headlining attractions in just hours, without the hassle and stress of navigating maps and public transit, on this private sightseeing tour aboard a comfortable golf cart. Let your guide handle the driving as you zip through the streets to see treasures from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a snack stop along the way. Listen to stories and anecdotes that bring Roman history to life, plus stop to snap photos of the highlights across the city.

Make the most of your time and cover Assisi’s top sights in just a few hours on this private walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of the old town and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

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.

Explore Venice on foot and from the water—and skip the hassle of multiple bookings—on this private walking tour followed by a private gondola ride. Discover top landmarks, including St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, visit hidden corners you’d otherwise miss, and learn about the city’s history and culture from a local guide. Afterward, step onboard your private gondola and float along the Grand Canal in style.

Discover the best that Genoa has to offer without the hassle of walking or taking a crowded bus tour when you book this rickshaw sightseeing tour. Zip around the narrow alleyways with ease in the small vehicle and a private driver. See several city highlights such as Il Cittadino, Ferrari Plaza, and the Strade Nuove palaces.

See more of Rome in less time without the fatigue of long walks or the hassle of navigating public transportation. This private golf cart tour provides an efficient way to reach the city’s top landmarks while avoiding much of the traffic and planning involved in independent sightseeing.

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.

One of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii conceals slices of daily life from graffiti to fast food joints. Go deeper than you could on your own, and hear facts and details you won’t find on your phone or in the books, when you explore on this tour with a professional archaeologist. As it’s a private tour, you can ask as many questions as you like.

See the renowned art and architecture of the Vatican without struggling to hear your guide on a small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. As you explore rooms such as the Gallery of Maps and the Sistine Chapel, your guide offers in-depth commentary on Renaissance artwork by masters, including Michelangelo.

Enjoy a stress-free day on the Amalfi Coast with this tour that lets you skip the hassle of driving or taking the bus. Save hours with hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Naples or Sorrento, leaving you ample time to visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Sightsee and shop, stop for lunch where you choose, and enjoy commentary about the coast and its highlights from your driver.

Experience more than 2,500 years of Rome’s history on this private tour, which lets you skip the crowded bus rides and soak up open-air views in a comfortable, covered golf cart. Zip by traffic and cruise past Piazza Navona, Circus Maximus, and the Villa Borghese, giving sore legs a break. Plus, the itinerary is customized to your preferences, so you can see the sights that interest you most.

Explore Cinque Terre on a private tour with a friendly guide. Travel by boat and train from La Spezia Port and visit three charming towns. Don’t worry about train schedules, or navigating, just relax and settle in to the Ligurian lifestyle while your guide takes care of the logistics. Have time to explore on your own and choose a spot for lunch (own expense) and learn about the region’s history and culture on the guided portions of the tour.

Through the windows of a beautiful 1964 Fiat 1100D, you will have the opportunity to see the city from an unprecedented point of view. You will go back in time in a vintage experience that will allow you to travel even the narrowest and steepest medieval streets of the historic districts comfortably seated in our shiny 60s car

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 and snacks—"bussolai". Then later, visit one of Murano’s oldest glass factories, where you can watch a live glassblowing show.

Reaching the Amalfi Coast from Naples can be challenging, as direct public transit routes are scarce, and non-residents are forbidden to park their cars in some places. This private tour takes care of driving for you , and visits Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello for a full day of sightseeing. Relax while you travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and spend about 2 hours in each of the Amalfi Coast towns.

Skip the set itinerary and script of an organized tour and explore Bologna with a local host for a fully customized visit tailored to your pace and interests. Take in blockbuster attractions like Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri plus delve into the parts of the city known only to locals to discover unique sights, favorite eateries, and little-known gems.

Discover the secrets of Florence's Duomo on a private tour with a certified guide. In addition to providing pick-up from your accommodation, your guide shares facts and stories often unheard of by visitors. Head inside the Baptistery to admire the Byzantine mosaics and the "Gate of Paradise." Visit the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, which now offers free admission, and the Opera del Duomo museum.