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The 15 Private Tours in Italy Still Worth Queueing For

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All 15 private tours below are bookable today, with the price, the running time and who each one actually suits. The first is first for a reason.

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Villa Olmo adds gardens and lake views
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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

1.From Milan: 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 bilingual guide, guided Como walk, Villa Olmo gardens, and a one-hour private boat cruise. Guides may include Lina, Franco, Marina, or Viviana, though assignments vary. You get free time in both Como and Bellagio, plus scenic lake views throughout the day.

“loved the tour! Franco was an incredible guide and really made sure to keep the trip entertaining and informative the entire day, would highly recommend!”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano: glassmaking, galleries, and limited free time
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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

Cruise from central Venice to Murano and Burano by private water taxi with a local English-speaking guide. Watch glassblowing, see lace-making when available, browse artisan work, and explore Burano’s colorful canals. Guides such as Silvia, Serena, Frankie, and Alice are praised for their stories and local tips.

“Elena was great! Taught us a ton and made us feel so welcome. Murano Glass Factory Tour was informative. Burano is a fun and beautiful town.”

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Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks - Start with your own Rome priorities
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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 in a private, covered golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Francesca, Gabriel, Giulio, or Angelo. Build your route around landmarks, churches, viewpoints, and quiet corners. Choose 2 to 7 hours, with central hotel pickup, bottled water, and lunch on the full-day option. Ticketed interiors cost extra.

“Great fun, Gabrielle was full of knowledge and passion about Rome. He showed us some really amazing places, would highly recommend 😊”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - The boat ride from Venice
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

4.From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

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

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide. Watch a glassmaker shape molten glass, see lace made by hand, and enjoy free time for photos, shopping, cookies, and island walks. Guides such as Elena, Anna, and Manu are praised for lively local stories and useful advice.

“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”

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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

Enter the Vatican Museums early with a guide and no more than five other people. See the Candelabras, Maps, Tapestries, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in about three and a half hours. Private upgrades are available, and guides such as Massimo, Barbara, and Carlotta are praised for lively storytelling.

“Sam was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and in a great mood. Would have liked to hear a little more about the square and Basilica and about the Pope instead of spending so much time in the Museum.”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - St. Mark’s Square and the basilica
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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 Venice tour pairs a guided walk through St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Castello with a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. English-speaking guides such as Cristina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco have led guests through the city’s churches, palaces, and back canals. Expect a break between the two parts, a group of up to 16, and smaller boats holding about 8 or 9 people.

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - From the Grand Canal to smaller waterways
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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

Book a private gondola for up to five people and glide through Venice for about 30 minutes. The route combines the Grand Canal with smaller waterways, offering views of Gothic palaces and old bridges by day or after dark. There is no included commentary or serenade, so you pay for the private ride and the views, not a guided tour.

“A little bit expensive but i did it for the expr, I don’t if i will pay the same price again for 30 minutes”

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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.From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

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

Travel from Milan to Como, then cruise Lake Como by private boat with live commentary before visiting Varenna and Bellagio. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the walking tour, manages the connections, and leaves time for lunch, shops, and lakeside views. Guide teams have included Monica, Anna, Sara, Silva, and Alessio.

“Monica and Anna were very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. Everything was well organised. Highly recommended!!!”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - The morning coach ride from Milan
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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 and Lake Como with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Como, Bellagio, and the lake’s famous villa district. The group shares a private boat from Tremezzina, with a longer cruise from April to October and a shorter ride in winter. Guides such as Anna, Sara, Angelo, and Raffaele have earned strong praise, though large groups and mixed-language commentary can affect the experience.

“Well organized, informative, scenic. Enjoyed the experience of the road trip combined with boat ride”

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Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option - Starting at Piazza della Repubblica
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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

See Rome’s major sights and quieter corners from an open-air golf cart with a local guide such as Riccardo, Andy, Luca, or Francesca. In three hours, you’ll pass the Colosseum area, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Janiculum Hill, and more. Choose a semi-private group of up to six or upgrade to a private ride.

“The guide Massimo was great!! He shared hidden gems and provided a thorough history of the sites we saw!!”

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Rome Private Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome - The included 60-minute airport wait
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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

Arrive at Fiumicino, collect your bags, and meet a private driver at the NCC meeting point. A clean vehicle carries up to eight people to your Rome hotel or accommodation. Drivers such as Stefano may share useful city tips, while advance booking gives you a fixed pickup plan and one hour of included waiting time.

“Great wonderful service, very responsive amd on time, also Stefan was the best driver and great attitude!”

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Venice: Private Gondola Ride along Grand Canal - From Rio dell’Orso to 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 gondola for up to five people and glide from Rio dell’Orso or Campiello Traghetto along the Grand Canal and quieter canals. You’ll pass La Fenice, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Santa Maria della Salute, and Punta della Dogana. The ride is self-guided, though some gondoliers, including Matias and Andreas, have added friendly commentary.

“the activity was as expected. the boatman spoke a little about the sights and kept quiet most of the time which is my preference.”

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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour - Trevi Fountain and the ancient forums
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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

Ride a private, street-legal golf cart through central Rome with an English-speaking guide such as Mateo, Vito, or Emiliano. You’ll stop for photos and stories at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, and more. It’s a useful choice for families, short stays, and anyone who finds Rome’s walking distances tiring.

“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 - The Grottos Around Capri
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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

Set out from Sorrento on a traditional gozzo with up to eight people, a skipper, and an English-speaking host such as Luca, Anna, or Francesco. Cruise past grottos, Faraglioni rocks, Roman ruins, and Villa Malaparte, stop to swim, visit the Blue Grotto when conditions allow, then spend up to four hours exploring Capri independently.

“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 - Coastal viewpoints add the big scenery
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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 a local guide such as Ciro, then enjoy free time in Positano for shops, beaches, lunch, and photos. The day lasts about 11 hours and includes hotel pickup, skip-the-line Pompeii tickets, and coastal viewpoints.

“We had a great time. Our driver picked us up on time and did everything possible to ensure our trip was amazing. Pompeii was amazing. If you want to see Pompeii but are questing the time commitment...its worth it.”

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