Private Sightseeing Tours in Italy

Explore the newer parts of Milan on a 3-hour guided architecture tour. Learn about the massive construction project that occured for the 2015 World Expo. Stroll through the Porta Nuova district, walk along Corso Como, and see the famous vertical forest towers of Isola as your guide walks you through the project's history. End the tour at Eataly where you can sample a number of regional treats from all over Italy.

The route between Florence and Rome is well-worn, with visitors from across the world keen to see the best of Italian culture and history. On this 1-way transfer service, avoid problems with public transport and spin through Tuscany in comfort by deluxe Mercedes minivan. Travel from Florence to Rome or Fiumicino Airport with live on-board commentary, with 1-hour stops in San Gimignano and Siena on the way.

Take a stroll through Lucca's medieval history and architectural highlights on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn the backstory behind local landmarks like the city walls, Palazzo Ducale, Teatro del Giglio, Guinigi Tower and Basilica di San Frediano from your knowledgeable guide, who will also point out hidden gems that many visitors miss. Ask all the questions you like during the personalized tour, and finish with a glass of wine or prosecco at a local 'enoteca.'

Trace the dramatic life and visual legacy of Caravaggio on a private art tour in Rome. Visit beautiful churches to admire the painter's original works while an expert guide shares scandalous details of his life and how he shaped the Baroque movement. Geared towards art enthusiasts, it's a great way to delve deeper into one of Rome's most influential and enigmatic masters.

Enjoy an exclusive private tour of central Milan with an expert guide: see the majestic Duomo, the beautiful Vittorio Emanuele Gallery and get to explore the worldwide famous Teatro alla Scala and its museum.

Team a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) with your own private tour of the city's historic center. In just half a day, you'll get a overview of Naples through the centuries, from the days of the Ancient Greeks in the museum to modern history on the streets of Via dei Tribunali, Spaccanapoli, and more.

Livorno was once one of Italy's greatest ports, attracting traders from across the world to its colorful waterfront. Let a guide take care of navigating the historical neighborhood, where you see the elegant churches, gardens, palazzi, villas that recall a former - and still thriving - glory. Pair the easy walk with a wine tasting at tour's end.

- Take this tour and travel to the edge of the world and time, and back! Orvieto, with its Duomo and astounding array of Medieval and Renaissance religious art, is a sight to behold.- Pitigliano, built into "tuff" (volcanic rock), is known as "Little Jeru

Most tours only visit Venice's historic Jewish district in passing, but this specialized guided walk takes you to the heart of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. Discover hidden corners of the city and little-known palaces and bridges, and listen to an overview of Jewish culture and traditions in Italy. The tour conveniently ends in the neighborhood, so you can opt to visit the museum and synagogue on your own.

This is a fully private and exclusive tour of ancient Rome with a focus on ancient Egyptian and Roman obelisks, Pope Sixtus V, and the Vatican Museums. A fascinating and challenging experience, Obelisks of Rome visits each of Rome's thirteen Egyptian obelisks which were christianized with new emblems and inscriptions by Pope Sixtus V in the mid-to-late 16th century. Egyptian obelisks are some of the oldest monuments in Rome, so what can we learn from them? Time spent with your local expert guide is approximately 2.5 hours. After your fully private tour experience, you will be given priority access, skip-the-line tickets into the majestic Vatican Museums for the self-guided portion. Recommended time inside the Vatican Museums c. 2 hours.

Get a bird's-eye view of Italy's Alpine landscape with this 1-hour hot air balloon ride over Piedmont. Soar over the city of Turin and the wine regions of Barolo and Langhe, passing the Alps, hilltop castles and vineyards. Upon landing, toast to your adventure with a glass of sparkling wine. Upgrade your ticket to include hotel pickup and drop-off from central Turin.

This is a fully private and exclusive tour of Bernini's life and works in Rome in a little over 4 hours. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598 - 1680), great rival of Francesco Borromini and Michelangelo's natural successor, was a religious man who worked closely with the papacy during his time in Rome. Much of Bernini's Baroque sculptures and architecture can be appreciated in modern day Rome. Time spent with your local expert guide is approximately 3 hours. After your fully private tour experience, you will be given priority access tickets into the Borghese Gallery for the self-guided portion. Recommended time inside the Borghese Gallery and Museum c. 1.5 hours.

Enjoy this pleasant walk in the historical centre of Naples with one of our local guides, that will narrate you the story of the city by means of anecdotes from the Greek settlement to the Spanish kingdom, introducing you to the Neapolitan Culture, and making you taste the famous pizza a portafoglio, the folded margherita pizza to eat on the go.The tour will then continue with your driver: he will show you the best of Neapolitan views, from Posillipo and the Virgilian Park to the seaside, and its castles.

Teatro alla Scala in Milan is one of the most famous theaters in the world. On this 2-hour guided tour, explore its museum, discover its long and fascinating history, its mysteries and the reasons why it became so important.

The Biblioteca Ambrosiana, founded by Cardinal Federico Borromeo in 1607 and opened in 1609, is one of the first libraries built by a private patron to be opened for public reading. In the magnificent building in the heart of Milan, planned by Lelio Buzzi and Francesco Maria Richini, the cardinal assembled one of the largest collections of Greek, Latin, vulgar and several oriental languages manuscripts, in addition to precious religious  and  private collections' funds.Books need skillful hands that take care of paper, binding and its finishing in order to resist to the signs of the time. Visit one of the oldest bookbindery in Milan, honored with the Historical Shop recognition. From leather's binding to marbled paper, everything is handcrafted according to ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation. 

Keep the kids entertained while the whole family learns the history of ancient Rome, starting with a fast-track entrance to the Colosseum through a special gate once used by gladiators. With a friendly family guide, explore different levels of the mighty arena, including the underground chambers that once held wild animals. Visual displays and fun stories keep young travelers engaged as you head next to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to explore the lives of emperors and merchants.

Visit the gorgeous island of Capri on a private boat tour from Naples, and enjoy the flexibility to explore Capri's lagoons, rocky coast, and villages at your own pace. Choose the places that interest you with help from an experienced captain, then spend the day swimming or soaking up the sun from a luxurious boat stocked with snacks and drinks. This 6.5-hour Capri excursion departs from the Naples marina, and offers the personal experience of a private tour.

Learn about the artwork and architecture of Gian Lorenzo Bernini during this private tour in Rome. Follow in the artist's footsteps during a walking tour that includes visits to major landmarks including Piazza Barberini, Piazza del Popolo, and the Basilica of Sant'Andrea. See Bernini's sculptures, fountains, and architectural plans.

One of the most majestic buildings in the city, the Milan Cathedral took nearly 600 years to complete. It incorporates elements of Catholicism as well as pagan symbols like zodiac symbols, anecdotes, and legends. See the underground crypt where Archbishop Carlo Borromeo is buried. Later, head to the rooftop for expansive views of the city skyline.

An introduction to the myths, the mysteries and the darker sides of the city which you cannot ignore if you want a proper vision of Neapolitan history. Explore the beauty of San Severo Chapel, built for Raimondo di Sangro, Prince of Sansevero. It hosts the exquisitely-carved 'Veiled Christ' statue by Giuseppe Sanmartino. Learn about the superstitions of the Neapolitans when visiting the church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco where skulls were once "adopted" as recent as the 1980's for good luck. The lower church (only accessible by guided tour) is most famous as a hot spot for the cult-like worship of the anime pezzentelle (poor souls).