Private tour guides Italy

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Italy

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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Rome Explore trendy Trastevere

Ivy-clad trattorias, cobbled piazzas, street performers and la dolce vita 24 hours a day.

$108.29 per person

3 hours

(36)

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Rome Half a day in Rome with a local

Haunting ruins, syruppy ice and a crypt with 4000 bodies (creepy but cool)

$138.04 per person

4 hours

(120)

Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners

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Bologna Bologna Uncovered: Famous Landmarks & Secret Corners

Discover Bologna's famous landmarks and secret corners in one journey. A perfect blend of iconic sites and local treasures over 5 hours.

$177.31 per person

5 hours

(36)

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Rome Eat like a local in Rome

Old-school trattorias, carciofi alla giudia and of course, a slice of pizza romana.

$210.04 per person

4 hours

(35)

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Bologna Family day in Bologna with a local

Discover the best of Bologna to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore

$156.79 per person

4 hours

(35)

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Milan Full day in Milan with a local

The Milan you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste incredible food, or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

$314.16 per person

8 hours

(51)

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Milan Day trip to enchanting lake Como

Discover picturesque Lake Como with its lush greenery and lakeside historic villages framed by the backdrop of the Alps, on a day trip from Milan

$476.6 per person

10 hours

(69)

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Milan A night in Milan with a local

Explore Milan after dark, guided by your host! From walking around the vibrant Navigli district to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$199.03 per person

4 hours

(48)

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The best private guides and local insiders in Italy

Looking for the best private tour guides in Italy to help you make the most of your next trip? City Unscripted has got you covered. Our knowledgeable local insiders are intimately familiar with Italy’s iconic cities, from Venice to Bologna, and they can’t wait to share their hometown’s best-kept secrets with travelers like you. Whether you uncover mind-blowing relics of the golden age in Rome, shop til you drop in super-stylish Milan, or eat slice after slice of authentic Neapolitan pizza in Naples, the best private tour guides in Italy are more than qualified to show you unforgettable snapshots of locals-only city life across the country.

Meet some of our Italy private guides

Nikki

London

Passionate London guide and City insider with a love for uncovering hidden corners and crafting unforgettable experiences in the heart of the capital.

Sandro

London

The warm-hearted Italian who loves meeting new people as much as he loves London

Yunna

London

Richard

Edinburgh

Quirky Edinburgh host and festival fanatic with a knack for uncovering the city's best bars, coffee spots, and hidden gems.

Claudio

Bologna

Music lover and local foodie with insider knowledge of Bologna’s hidden corners.

`S.T.

London

An eccentric New Yorker with big hair, a big personality and tons of energy

Loli

Paris

Art-loving explorer and language enthusiast who knows Paris’s most inspiring corners and hidden gems.

Roy

Manchester

Alessandro

Rome

Passionate photographer with a natural eye for beauty and appetite for good Italian food

Jonathan

Barcelona

Gaudí lover and local host with insider tips on Barcelona’s must-see neighborhoods.

Private guides in Italy’s iconic cities

Are you uncovering ancient secrets in the shadow of the iconic Mount Vesuvius in Naples, or gliding on a gondola through Venice, the fairytale floating city? Maybe you want private tour guides in Rome, Italy, to help you explore one of the world’s most captivating capital cities. From Florence to Milan, City Unscripted has the best private tour guides in Italy to help you squeeze in all the sights that make a city special – and you’ll get to see it all from a local perspective. Just tell us exactly what you want to see, and we’ll tailor the perfect local experience for you.

Experience Italy like a true Italian

Anybody with Google and a guidebook can see a city’s tourist sights. But with City Unscripted, you’ll have the best private tour guides in Italy by your side, giving you ample opportunity to discover all the hidden gems locals love. Our private tour guides in Florence, Italy, can lead you down secret sun-dappled streets to cozy wine bars and antique markets, while private tour guides in Venice, Italy, could see you sampling delicacies at a hole-in-the-wall bacaro bar only native Venetians know about. Wherever you are in this iconic country, we’ll help you discover its true spirit and soul.

Choose from several tailored tours

Maybe you’ll want to squeeze in iconic attractions on a whirlwind tour of the top sights with private tour guides in Milan, Italy, or perhaps you want private tour guides in Rome, Italy, to lead you off the tourist trail on a secret gems tour. We offer a range of tours in each city, from must-see experiences and food tours to neighborhood discoveries, and we’ll tailor each one to suit your interests. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours in one of Italy’s most famous cities, the best private tour guides in Italy will help you make the most of every minute.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Diego was an absolutely fantastic guide. He was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. It was terrific to have a local’s aspect. He took us to places that we would never have found on our own. A perfect way to get your bearings on the first day. Thanks Diego!

12 May 2026

Jenny T
Claudio appeared eager to tell us about Bologna and was so polite and friendly in communicating with me beforehand, making sure I understood everything before we met up. His knowledge of Bologna was extensive—we asked a lot of questions—and he answered every one. Also, his English was so clear.

11 May 2026

Carol V
Andrea was the perfect host for our private highlights of Bologna tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. The tour gave us a good feel for the history of the town and where to go during our trip. I highly recommend.

25 March 2026

Jane H
Perfect experience

13 March 2026

Katerina M