Italy · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Como, Villa Olmo, and Bellagio on a full-day trip from Milan with a private Lake Como cruise and bilingual guide.
“Everything was perfectly executed by all the staff. Kudos for Lina and Fabrizio!”
Review of Venice’s Murano and Burano tour by private boat, with glassblowing, lace making, guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.
“Great value for the money, tour is wonderful and the guide Selena was great and funny, what a great tour, i ll recommend it because we learned a lot and had such a great time! Thanks”
See Rome’s major sights and quieter corners by private golf cart, with a flexible English guide, hotel pickup, and custom route.
“Julio our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Great information and stories about the city and monuments. Saw quite a lot of sights in a relatively short time. Would highly recommend this tour.”
See Murano glassblowers and Burano lace-makers on a five-hour Venetian boat tour with free time, local guidance, and colorful island streets.
“Christina was a wonderful guide for this tour to Murano and Murano. She provided interesting information and also had great suggestions for our group. This was the best tour of our visit to Venice. 5 stars”
Review of the early Vatican tour with small groups, early entry, Sistine Chapel access, St. Peter’s Basilica, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Absolutely wonderful experience provided by a knowledgeable, charismatic guide. The time flew by with the stories bringing to life the complex history of the Vatican. Particularly, her explanation of what to be seen in the Sistine Chapel was captivating.”
Review of Venice’s three-hour St. Mark’s Basilica, backstreets, and Grand Canal boat tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.
“Our guide never arrived. We called multiple times and received a voicemail. We messaged and got NO response. Several other tour guides passed us and we asked and they said we were at the right spot. We arrived at 1:40—the time was set for 1:45 for a 2 PM tour; we waited until 230. No one ever came. It was over $400. Sure hope to get this money refunded. We did several tours with another company and they were all excellent.”
Review of Venice’s private 30-minute gondola cruise, with Grand Canal views, quiet side canals, booking tips, and honest value advice.
“Luca was a great gondolier, smooth ride and plenty of sights.”
See Como Cathedral, cruise Lake Como, and explore Varenna and Bellagio on a full-day trip from Milan with guides and free time.
“our trip to Lake Como was exquisite! Alessio is such a great storyteller and very considerate and fun to be around. I recommend this tour 100%”
Review of the Lake Como and Bellagio day trip from Milan, with a private boat cruise, Como sightseeing, seasonal timings, value, and practical tips.
“Lake Como is so beautiful! It is a long day so be prepared to bring your walking shoes. We were tired on the way home and didn't think we even wanted to stop at the town of Como but Anna made it so interesting that we were revived. It was well worth every minute.”
See Rome’s major sights and local corners in three hours on a small golf cart tour with an expert guide and private upgrade option.
“In the morning before our tour, we toured the Vatican. We were EXHAUSTED. We booked the golf cart tour in the afternoon and we weren’t sure how lively we would be. However, Andy really amped us up. He was so fun and uplifted our moods. We highly recommend since we saw everything in such a short time and learned so much. Thanks for a fun tour!”
A private Fiumicino to Rome hotel transfer with flight tracking, meet-and-greet service, roomy vans, and helpful drivers.
“The driver was waiting for us as soon as we came through immigration. He got us to our hotel quickly and safely.”
Review of Venice’s private 30-minute gondola ride, with Grand Canal views, quiet waterways, Gondola Gallery access, audio guide details, and practical booking advice.
“It was lovely but poured rain Careful of pick pockets as my friend had her phone stolen shortly after getting off”
See 13 Rome landmarks in three hours by private golf cart, with hotel pickup, local stories, photo stops, and easier access for limited mobility.
“Great equipment, the Mercedes of golf carts! The guide was amazing. He was literally an encyclopedia of historical knowledge and he made it interesting. Couldn’t have been happier.”
Review this small-group Capri and Blue Grotto boat trip from Sorrento, with swimming, snacks, grottoes, and free time on Capri.
“We had a good time with an excellent tour guide Francesca and the boat captain Nello. We highly recommend this tour by YouKnow.”
Review of a private Rome day trip to Pompeii, Positano, and the Amalfi Coast, with hotel pickup, guided ruins, coastal views, and practical tips.
“Great day taking in the scenery of the Sorrento and Positano coast, a fabulous lunch with a view, and Pompeii was the showstopper. Thank you Anne for a fabulous day in Italy with the family. Highly recommend this tour.”
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