Private & Custom Tours in Italy

The area between Rialto and Piazza San Marco is typically thick with tourists. On this intimate tour, venture away from these heavily-trafficked paths to explore the quieter, more authentic parts of Venice. Your private guide escorts you to lesser-known sites such as Campo Santo Stefano, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and Teatro Goldoni. Time to ask questions, and take photos is scheduled in.

First stop will be Bomarzo (about a 1 hour drive) were you can visit the "Monster Park". This garden is an extraordinary sight. With its strange, disturbing sculptures (taken from Ariosto's Orlando Furioso) it was created by Vicino Orsini, Duke of Bomarzo, to rival Caprarola and the Villa Lante.Afterward, continue to Caprarola where you can visit the famous Palazzo Farnese. Two bridges connect the palace to the immense Italian Garden and to the park on the back side of the palace. The Summer and Winter gardens encircle the Palace. Fountains, grottos, nymphaea, and numerous statues enrich the way between hedges and large staircases. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.On the way back to Rome, stop at Calcata. This very old village, once an outstanding center of the Faliscans, is now one of the best kept, picturesque towns in the region.

Discover the masterpieces of Ravenna during this in-depth and informative walking tour. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the UNESCO-World Heritage site, renowned for its ancient monuments and golden mosaics. Learn where Dante penned his famous Inferno and pay your respects to Italy's beloved poet with a visit to his 14th-century tomb. Your guide will lead you through scenic town quarters as you're entertained with history-filled legends.

Don't miss this great 3 hours guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta, which is surely the largest and the most beautiful palace in Italy. Commissioned by King Charles III the Bourbon, in 1751 the architect Luigi Vanvitelli designed a palace that could compete with the large residences of other European monarchs. Marvel at the plenty of artworks and architectural masterpieces on a tour that covers the most beautiful of its 1200 rooms illuminated by about 2000 windows.Stroll in the gardens to see the great waterfall with its marble statue of Actaeon the moment in which he was transformed into a deer by the goddess Diana. The park covers 120 acres, with long avenues and many buildings that can be explored either by walk or by carts.

Explore Trieste at your own pace with this private guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture, and art of the city in this tour that can be customized according to your interests. A local guide leads this stroll through Trieste, often called Vienna by the Sea, including both top landmarks and off the beaten path streets frequented by residents.

Explore the Sanità district of Naples with this small-group walking tour. The itinerary includes secret treasures of Naples such as the Fontanelle Cemetery, a unique burial ground located in a hillside cave. Learn about tradition and folklore during this walking tour, and see churches and elegant architecture in addition to the Fontanelle Cemetery.

This private trip takes you out of the city. Take a drive towards east following the north coast. Arrive in charming CEFALU', once a fisherman's village, today a lively medieval town full of charm. The sturdy Norman lines of Cefalù's Cathedral, 12th century Arab-Norman monument (World Heritage Site), are softened by palm trees, and tourist's shirts are filling the city hall piazza before it. Continue to a typical Sicilian village inside the beautiful regional park of the Madonie Mountains. Don't miss a meal based on typical local specialities.

Explore Ravenna's UNESCO World Heritage sites, dating from the Byzantine and Roman empires, on this private walking tour. With a dedicated guide, you'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Entrance tickets to all sites included.