The 15 Best Private Tours in Italy

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Como historic center walk: easy orientation with real viewpoints

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

Private Lake Como cruise, Villa Olmo gardens, and Bellagio free time, plus a guided Como walk, all from Milan by luxury bus.

“The trip was fantastic and is definitely worth the money. Our guide Franco and driver Valerio were absolutely incredible, so welcoming and friendly. Franco was very funny and gave great recommendations for restaurants and shops for during our free time in Como, Bellagio and Lugano. Franco was very interesting to listen to and was clearly passionate and enjoyed his job, all while speaking in English, Spanish and Italian. I was a solo female traveller and felt extremely safe and comfortable which was very refreshing. The meeting point for the bus pick up and drop off in Milan was very easy to find and easy to grab a taxi to/from.Read more”

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Boat Tours in Venice, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano & Burano Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice Tours

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

Private small-group boat to Murano glass and Burano lace, with demos, time to wander, and low-stress lagoon travel from Venice.

“Wonderful tour! We traveled with 3 adults and 3 kids and it was the perfect length. The glass blowing demo in Murano was very special. No time to explore in Murano but lots of time to wander Burano which was a delightful little island. Our tour guide, Carrie, was friendly and knowledgeable and gave great local recommendations.”

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Golf Cart Sightseeing Tours, Private, Rome Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Private golf cart tour of Rome with hotel pickup, a flexible route, and standout exterior stops like the Colosseum and Piazza Navona.

“First of all you cover a lot of ground during this 2 1/2 to 3 hour tour, our guide was very willing to adapt to whatever we wanted to see vs not going to places we had already seen. The tour was fantastic-I cannot say enough good things about our guide Julius. As a historian, he had an incredible knowledge base, but was able to share it with incredibly interesting stories. All the major city highlights were covered, with great insight as to their significance, and with humor. Highly recommend this tour for a great overview of the Eternal City!”

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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

Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus free time, all with English guide commentary.

“This was an amazing tour! We are not typical tour guide people preferring to do our thing but this has changed our minds! We everything, the right balance of organisation and own freedom and Manu was an absolute joy! so passionate, enthusiastic and a lovely person with great stories. Feel lucky to have seen these 2 islands using this tour.”

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Morning, Private, Rome Tours, St Peter's Basilica & Dome Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

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

Early access Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel intro, and VIP St. Peter’s Basilica entry in a small group, with skip-the-line tickets included.

“Patricia was very informative, her knowledge of all of the artifacts and history of the Vatican and Sistine chapel was impressive! Her English was very easy to understand. She made sure that we all got to walk through the Holy Doors into St Peter’s Basilica during this Jubilee year, which made this tour so very special for us. Thank You!!!”

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Boat Tours in Venice, Cruises & Boat Tours, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Venice

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

Skip the St Mark’s line, walk Venice’s backstreets, then cruise the Grand Canal. Small groups, pro guides, and a smart break.

“Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.”

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Boat Tours in Venice, Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice Tours

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

7.Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3,106 reviews · from $157

Private gondola for up to 5, gliding the Grand Canal and side waterways in about 30 minutes, day or night, for a small group.

“Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled”

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Boat Tours in Milan, Cruises & Boat Tours, Day Trips from Milan, Lake Como Tours, Milan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews

From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

8.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

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

Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio with a guided Como walk, private cruise, and free time in Varenna and Bellagio.

“The scenes were amazing on the lake! The bus was comfy and the guide was great and full of knowledge. It was a great experience!”

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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

Lake Como and Bellagio day trip with private boat cruise, guided Como walk, free time in Bellagio, and Milan hotel pickup.

“Loved the different stops! Great way to see all of lake como in one day by bus and ferry! Plenty of time in bellagio and como to ahop And eat. Simone was excellent. Our driver Donato was incredible too.”

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Golf Cart Sightseeing Tours, Private, Rome Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

3-hour golf cart tour of Rome with max 6, covering Constantine to Trevi and more. Private option available, with English guide.

“We found it a brilliant way to get a feel for the city on arrival. Our guide Andy was a great storyteller and he did a fab job of giving modern day comparisons so the kids could get their heads around some of them. Loads of historical and fun facts while buzzing around Rome!”

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Airport Transfers, Private, Private Drivers, Rome Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Fiumicino to Rome private transfer with meet-and-greet, flight-time pickup, and a spacious van for up to eight. One-way, 24/7.

“Driver was waiting for us when arrived and was very helpful. Very attentive driver would recommend this service”

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Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice Tours

Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

12.Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,475 reviews · from $168

Private 30-minute gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal, plus Gondola Gallery. Dock near St Mark's, for up to five.

“The gondolier was nice and informative. The ride was short and enjoyable. Booked 30 min and the gondolier offered to take us around for a bit longer. Paid a few bucks more. Didn’t mind it. Overall we had a great experience.”

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Golf Cart Sightseeing Tours, Private, Rome Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

A private 3-hour Rome highlights tour by street-legal golf cart with city-center pickup, quick stops, and stories plus great photo access.

“The absolute best way to see Rome. It was easy to get around and learn all about the history. Having the ability to take alleyways and side streets helped. Our tour guide, Mateo was outstanding and extremely knowledgeable. He was very thorough and helpful.”

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