Private Sightseeing Tours in Italy

Enjoy a bit of royal treatment in Rome and Vatican City with this 6-hour private tour including fast entrance to some of the main sights. Spend the morning seeing the highlights of ancient Rome, such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum and the space where Julius Caesar was assassinated. Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in the afternoon. Go back in time to the eras of gladiators, emperors and popes. Get valuable insights into this historic city from your knowledgeable guide.

Enjoy priority access to see Michelangelo's original 'David' on a 2-hour private or small-group tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery. Skip the lines and head inside to view the 1504 statue as your guide sheds light on its story and artistry. Plus, admire other Renaissance masterpieces including unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo. Select a private or small-group tour for up to 10 when you book, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure.

Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, the glorious Sistine Chapel and enormous St Peter's Basilica with this private skip-the-line Vatican City tour. Arrange the tour at your convenience at any departure time.

Explore the world famous San Siro Stadium and Casa Milan museum on a 4-hour private tour. Avoid the long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets to both attractions and jump right into learning about the Inter and AC Milan football clubs. Get to know more about Milanese football culture from your guide and admire the mix of old and modern architecture as you drive around the city.

See St. Mark's Square close up and then from the vantage point of San Giorgio Maggiore with this private 2-hour tour in Venice. Go on a walking tour of the piazza, followed by a boat trip across the canal to Saint George's Island to enjoy wonderful views of St. Mark's from the island church's bell tower.

Stroll the charming Medieval streets of a Tuscan hill town with this 2-hour private tour of Siena. Learn about Siena's hidden gems from a knowledgeable guide in between visits to its most popular sights.

Discover the treasures of the Borghese Gallery - home to works by Caravaggio and Titian - in the company of an art historian guide on this tour. The tour is either private or with a small group of up to eight people and, with skip-the-line access to the gallery, you can spend more time exploring the gallery than waiting outside.

Explore the ruins of Herculaneum with a private guide, and see the fossilized remains of life pre-AD79 when Mt Vesuvius spewed destruction over the provincial town. Learn about the infamous eruption, which also claimed Pompeii as a victim, and wander amid Herculaneum's bathhouses and shops - sites that hint to everyday life in the days of ancient Rome. The entrance fee and train transport from Naples is payable on the day.

Discover the delights of Tuscany on a private day trip from Florence. With a knowledgeable private driver, travel through the renowned Chianti wine region to visit the towns of Siena and San Gimignano. You'll see famous landmarks like Siena's Piazza del Campo, home to the annual Palio horserace, and the medieval hilltop towers of San Gimignano.

Explore one of the world's biggest museums with a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums complex plus St Peter's Basilica. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines, and wander through the highlights of the 2,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of hallways full of priceless art masterpieces.

Get under the skin of Naples with a private walking tour, led by your own art or social historian guide. The private tour is perfect for those who want to know more about the city and its fascinating history - from the days of the ancient Greeks to the era of Bourbon kings and beyond. Visit the Royal Palace of Naples, Castel dell'Ovo and Castel Nuovo and learn all about their secrets and stories as you walk. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Bypass Rome's tourist hotspots and uncover the lesser-known gems that many visitors miss. Guided by an expert in art history, the 3.5-hour tour introduces you to Caelian Hill with its history-steeped churches and archaeological digs. Check out Case Romane del Celio, an ancient Roman house, and step inside the city's so-called medieval Sistine Chapel. Visit the papal seat, aka the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, and learn about the city's history from Roman Empire days to the Middle Ages.  The tour can be tailored to your preferences.

Explore the Amalfi Coast without the hassle of planning on a day tour with round-trip transport from your Naples port or accommodations. Going with a driver ensures you avoid the stress of navigating on your own, as well as take in the views along the way. Unlike most large-group tours, a private tour allows you to explore at your own pace and customize the day to your interests.

The Museum of Musical Instruments, hosted in the rooms of Castello Sforzesco in Milan, houses a rich collection of musical instruments from the 15th (b.c.) to the early 20th century. It's a path that winds through mandolins, violas, guitars, violins, wind instruments and harpsichords ordered by typology and origin. This itinerary wants to examine in depth one of the Lombard worldwide excellence: the "Liuteria" (bow-instruments making and lute manufacture).

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica at a leisurely pace on a private 3-hour tour.  Save potentially hours of your precious vacation time with included skip-the-line tickets to the museums. The tour gives you the opportunity to interact with your guide, unlike on large group tours. Enjoy their undivided attention, as you take in the many points of interest, including Michelangelo's iconic ceiling.

Discover the most important monuments and public spaces of Florence on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn about the city’s illustrious history from a local guide as you stroll through the winding medieval streets, stopping to admire landmarks like the iconic Duomo and bell tower, Piazza della Repubblica, the Ufizzi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Finally, walk in the footsteps of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city as you make your way across the River Arno to the magnificent Palazzo Pitti.

Among the collections of artistic objects of the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, metal objects of Italian and foreign manufacture hold a relevant place: from the brass plates preserved in the Dining Room to the washbasin in the Bath Room, which has an antique appearance but actually conceals an ingenious modern hydraulic system. Metal is the dominant element not only for these decorative objects but also for the beautifully wrought armours, on display in the Gallery of Arms in the Hall of the Museum.

Explore the Chianti countryside on this full-day private tour of Siena and San Gimignano. Departing from Florence, head first to Siena for a guided tour of the city's exquisite Cathedral and the Piazza del Campo, followed by some time to explore independently. Then travel to the charming town of San Gimignano and discover the medieval architecture and art on your own. Afterward, reunite with your private driver to travel back to Florence.

Discover two Tuscan gems on a full-day, private tour to San Gimignano and Siena from Rome. Walk the rosy, medieval streets of Siena with your driver, and see the historic buildings that line the city's UNESCO-listed central plaza. Drive the winding road to San Gimignano for sweeping views of Tuscany from the hilltop town, and shop for souvenirs in the picture-perfect center. Learn about local culture and history at each stop, with plenty of time to explore the sites that interest you most.

Hunt for truffles on a private day trip from Naples to Campania's Monti Picentini park. Once at the base of Mt Terminio, follow a professional truffle hunter through the mountain woodland and search for the savory delights, hidden in the ground. Stop to taste cheese paired with the truffle that you find, and learn about truffle hunting in southern Italy. The experience ends with a truffle-themed restaurant lunch with wine, liqueur and coffee.