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15 Private Tours in Italy Worth Booking

94 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Meeting the coach in Milan
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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

1.Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112Our pick

Travel from Milan to Como and Bellagio by luxury bus, with a guided walk, Villa Olmo gardens, and a one-hour private Lake Como cruise. You get free time in both Como and Bellagio, plus clear commentary in English or Spanish. Guides such as Lina, Franco, Marina, and Andrea have led recent departures, though names vary.

“Overall tour very good. Cómo and Bellagio worth seeing and the boat ride was lovely. Bus ride from one village to the other wonderful”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glass, from secret craft to showroom display
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

2.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Spend five hours visiting Murano and Burano from Venice by private boat. See a glassblowing demonstration, watch lace-making when available, and explore Burano’s colorful canals. Guides such as Silvia, Serena, Frankie, and Alice add local history and practical food tips. Groups are limited to 22 people.

“Silvia was our wonderful guide for the Murano/Burano tour. She provided explanations, education and history at all points of the trip! We attended a glass blowing demonstration (hosted by Nicolo at New Murano Glass), got to browse the showroom at New Murano, and had time to wander the island and grab a coffee. Then we hopped over to Burano for a brief lace making demo, then spent the rest of the time exploring this colorful island. Silvia even shared a list of favorite bars and restaurants!”

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Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks - Aventine Hill and Janiculum Hill for the city views
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Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks

3.Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,361 reviews · 2 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Explore Rome by covered, street-legal golf cart with a private English-speaking guide. Shape your route around favorites such as the Colosseum, Aventine Hill, Piazza Navona, and Villa Borghese, while leaving room for churches, viewpoints, and quiet lanes. Guides including Francesca, Gabriel, Giulio, and Angelo are known for lively storytelling and personal service.

“This was the perfect tour to book for our first day in Rome. Famous cities can be confusing to first time travelers. This tour was a fun overview of the cities highlights, with a caring guide, passionate about his subject, and gave us newbies a great “lay of the land” base to work from for the rest of our stay.”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Murano: fire, glass, and a short island walk
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

4.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Spend five hours traveling by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see lace-making in Burano, browse local shops, and enjoy free time for photos, food, and wandering. Guides may include Elena, Elly, Manu, Christina, or Francesca Gin. Small-group and private options are available.

“Our guide Ellie ( Elly) was so good. Being born and raised here, she knew the answers to all our questions, and gave us a really good insight into the local culture and history, and we saw so much more of these places due to her personal experiences of living here. She was very friendly and kind, adjusted the tour to our needs, especially as we were four older people who needed a bit of time for resting now and then. She made our experience memorable. Highly recommended.”

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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour - The Sistine Chapel, explained before silence begins
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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter’s Semi or Private Tour

5.Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter’s Semi or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,779 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Meet near the Vatican Museums for an early start with a group of up to six. Your guide leads you through the Vatican galleries, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Hear the chapel explained before entering, since talking is forbidden inside. A private upgrade is available.

“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.”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica With Skip-the-Line Entry
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

6.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

This three-hour Venice tour combines St. Mark’s Basilica, a guided walk through Castello, and a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. Guides such as Cristina Pigozzo, Francesco, and Adriana have led visits, though the boat and walking portions may use different guides. Confirm whether your booking is private or shared, as groups can reach 16 people.

“The tour was very good and informative. Boat tour could have been right after tour so that it could have been a restful time instead of waiting time in between”

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - Starting Near the Royal Gardens
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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

7.Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3,106 reviews

You’ll board a private gondola for up to five people and cruise from the San Marco area along the Grand Canal and smaller Venetian canals. Expect about 30 minutes on the water, with daytime and nighttime departures. This includes a gondolier but no commentary or serenade, so the focus is scenery, photos, and time together.

“The instructions to find the gondola starting point were accurate and relatively easy to figure out. The staff were helpful. We enjoyed the gondola ride on New Years Day morning. It was very quiet and not crowded at all. The gondolier whistled classic Italian tunes as we cruised under bridges on back canals in a fancy gondola. We were very happy with the experience. A+”

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From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise - Como Cathedral and the first hour on foot
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From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

8.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned bus to Como, then cruise Lake Como with live commentary before visiting Varenna and Bellagio. Guides such as Monica, Anna, Silva, and Alessio have led departures, but names vary. Expect a full 10 to 12-hour day, free time for lunch, and crowded ferries in summer.

“A brilliant day tour to a beautiful place. Bus was on time and comfortable. Driver Hamad and our tour guide were both very friendly and helpful.”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - Starting in Como: cathedral, old streets, and shopping
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

9.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan to Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat from Tremezzina, and spend free time in Bellagio and Como. The boat ride lasts one hour in winter and two hours from April to October. English guiding is guaranteed, though winter departures may combine languages.

“My friend and I had a great experience with Zani Tours operator. The hotel pickup was perfectly on time, the drive by bus to Lake Como was smooth and the guides did a fantastic job talking about the history of the place. Everything was well organized. 100% recommended.”

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Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option - Michelangelo’s church on a quiet side street
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Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option

10.Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,502 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Ride through Rome with a local English-speaking guide in a golf cart limited to six people. See the Colosseum area, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Janiculum Hill, and more, with room for questions, photos, and a private upgrade.

“We had a great tour of Rome. John was very knowledgeable and friendly! He was also a great driver in the busy streets.”

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Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome - The walk from arrivals to the vehicle
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Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

11.Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,492 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $67

Prebook a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to your hotel or accommodation. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall by the NCC meeting point, helps with luggage, and drives your group of up to eight in a private vehicle. Drivers such as Stefano have also shared useful Rome tips along the way.

“Easy to find our driver with the instructions provided. He took our bags for us. A little bit of a walk from the airport to where the car was but after being on a plane for 9+ hours, it was nice to walk a little. The drive was great and our driver pointed out the Vatican City walls as we drove past. Dropped us off right at our hotel and got our bags out of the van. Great service overall!”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal - The Gondola Gallery comes before the water
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Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

12.Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,475 reviews

Share a private 30-minute gondola ride for up to five people through Venice’s Grand Canal and smaller canals. See La Fenice, Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The ride is self-guided, with optional multilingual audio commentary, and includes the Gondola Gallery.

“Must have experience when in Venice! Short and sweet 30 mins ride just for the experience”

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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour - The Forums and the Colosseum
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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

13.Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,379 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Explore central Rome by private, street-legal golf cart with guides such as Mateo, Vito, Emiliano, and Paulina. In about three hours, you’ll pass Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Aventine Hill, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Expect brief stops, history, photos, and no included entry tickets.

“Guide was excellent; he was knowledgeable & accommodating. Highly recommend this tour for anyone with limited mobility.”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Bagni della Regina Giovanna and Cala di Mitigliano
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

14.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

From Sorrento, you’ll board a traditional gozzo with up to eight people and a skipper-guide such as Luca, Anna, or Francesco. Expect coastal sights, swimming stops, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and up to four hours on Capri. The Blue Grotto visit depends on sea conditions and costs €18 extra.

“Amazing 10/10! Luca & Anna were the best they made the trip fun & exciting while catering to us with snacks and drinks ! Highly recommend for a family group or couple! This is our 2nd time doing this trip and we had THE BEST TIME ! Thank you Anna & Luca HIGHLIGHT OF OUR ITALY TRIP!”

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Private Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi coast Tour from Rome - Pompeii with Ciro or another local specialist
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Private Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi coast Tour from Rome

15.Private Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi coast Tour from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,888 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,071

Leave Rome by private Mercedes sedan or minivan for Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Explore Pompeii for two hours with an archaeologist guide such as Ciro, then enjoy free time in Positano for shops, beaches, lunch, and views. Your English-speaking driver handles the long, winding day and returns you to your hotel.

“This small group tour was, overall, pretty good, however I would recommend just doing a guided tour of Pompeii instead of this particular tour. We had 7 guests in a nice, clean minivan. Not much room, however. 1 up front with the driver, 3 in the second row, and 3 in the back. The driver was not a tour guide, just a driver. After picking up all the guests, we hit the road for several hours (3-4, I'm not exactly sure) going to the Amalfi Coast. Much of the drive was highway, and normal sights to see. Once we got to the Amalfi region, the road becomes much smaller and…”

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