Shore Excursion In Italy

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

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Top Italy shore excursions & tours

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

Rome Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration
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Rome Rome Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

A four-hour private walk through Rome’s layered history, shaped around your interests, pace, and the corners your host knows best.

$132.24 per person

4 hours

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Eat like a local in Rome
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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.

$201.21 per person

4 hours

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Uncover Rome’s ancient history
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Rome Uncover Rome’s ancient history

Crumbling ruins, ancient basilicas and a history dating back to 753BC.

$160.74 per person

5 hours

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Wine tasting in Rome
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Rome Wine tasting in Rome

Subterranean wine cellars, artisanal cheese shops and buzzing terraces of ivy-clad wine bars.

$160.74 per person

3 hours

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Secret gems of Naples
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Naples Secret gems of Naples

Journey through Naples' secret spots with a local, experiencing hidden treasures and unique tales in a captivating 3-hour adventure.

$115.14 per person

3 hours

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Eat like a local in Naples
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Naples Eat like a local in Naples

Indulge in a three-hour feast through Naples, tasting famed dishes like pizza, sfogliatella, and seafood, where locals cherish their food culture.

$180.98 per person

3 hours

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Eat like a local in Venice
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Venice Eat like a local in Venice

$223.44 per person

3 hours

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Secret Gems In Venice
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Venice Secret Gems In Venice

$181.26 per person

3 hours

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Tourists taking a selfie on a sunny day in front of the Colosseum in Rome

The best private shore excursions & tours with locals

When your cruise ship has docked along the Italian coast, you’ll want you to make the most of whatever time you have. Don’t waste a minute scrambling with maps and planning for public transport – simply link up with a local guide right at the port and be swept away on our shore excursions in Italy. Our cruise excursions in Italy strike the perfect balance between a city’s highlights and its hidden gems. Whether you explore the canals of Venice, grab a slice of pizza in Naples, or uncover ancient history in Rome, our shore excursions in Italy are tailored to you. So shake off your sea legs and spend a day doing what you love – Italy is waiting!

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Tourists posing in front of an attraction in Rome on a sunny day

Discover Italy on a shore excursion

Is your ship docked in the shadow of the iconic Mount Vesuvius in Naples, or teetering on the edge of Venice, Italy’s fairytale floating city? Maybe you’re just outside Rome, one of the world’s most captivating capitals. Our shore excursions in Italy squeeze in everything that makes a city special – and you’ll see it all from a local perspective. Wherever you end up, our shore excursions in Italy are a feast of phenomenal food, ancient architecture, and tradition that can be traced back millennia. Just tell us what you want to see, and we’ll tailor the perfect tour for you.

Tourist enjoying the views of the city below from a lookout point in Italy

See a city through a local lens

Anybody with Google and a guidebook can see a city’s top tourist sights. What makes our shore excursions in Italy special is the lesser-known landmarks loved by locals. You’ll see the sides of a city usually reserved for the people who call it home. On our shore excursions in Venice with a local guide, you could grab a bite in a hole-in-the-wall bacaro bar where there isn’t an English menu in sight. Cruise excursions in Naples might get you lost in a network of secret stairs leading between beautiful 19th-century houses overgrown with wild plants. The true spirit of Italy is yours to discover.

Tourists looking at a map on a bridge across a canal in Italy

Shore excursions to suit your style

When you have limited time, you don’t want to waste it. That’s why all our shore excursions in Italy are 100% personalized by our local guides. Maybe you’re interested in the iconic cityscape spanning millennia on our cruise excursions in Rome, or perhaps you’re happiest with a bowl of cacio e pepe and a glass of wine – everybody’s different. We’ll take the stress out of planning your perfect day because we’ll do it all for you. It doesn’t matter what type of traveler you are – our shore excursions in Italy will satisfy history buffs, fanatic foodies, and architectural aficionados alike.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Pam was a fantastic guide! She was so flexible and guided the tour to exactly what we wanted to see. Her fun personality and informative nature made the tour so memorable. Highly recommend this tour and Pam as your guide!

    25 October 2026

    Grace S

    We had an excellent experience with Enya on our private walking tour of Naples. She tailored it to our interests and needs. She was knowledgeable about the city’s history, myths, and customs. We got tips on restaurants, other sites to visit, and how to get around. She also helped us get tickets for a performance at Teatro San Carlo.

    25 October 2026

    Joan L

    Giada did an outstanding job of sharing the history and details of the city of Florence, Medici history and Accademia. She bought tickets for us when we were having technical issues. I would recommend her to anyone. Excellent!

    25 October 2026

    Andrew M

    Andrea was a perfect guide, he lead us through the hidden gems of Bologna and was extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand!! This was a great tour that we would highly recommend!!

    25 October 2026

    Dianne A

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