Shore Excursion In Italy

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

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

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.

Latest reviews from our guests

    This was a great introduction to Bologna. Nicola walked us through the historic areas and explained about the architecture and history; he also shared some interesting anecdotes along the way. Part of the tour included a walk through the Quadrilateral, the historic market area where you see all the little stalls with different vegetables, fruits, and meats. It was a good overview of the city in the perfect amount of time.

    Oct 2025

    Sheila G

    Giulia was an excellent guide. She has great knowledge of the city, is kind, and showed us all the things we were interested in seeing. It was a great way to learn about Bologna and get a lay of the land - we can’t wait to come back and explore more time in Bologna now! Thanks Giulia!

    Oct 2025

    Casey B

    Discovering Bologna with Jon in this three-hour walking tour was a gift! Jon spoke eloquently about the historical and socio-political evolution of Bologna that has contributed to its present vibrancy as an intellectual center. I heartily recommend this experience and hope to return to this colorful city very soon!

    Oct 2025

    Maria d

    Nicola was a wonderful tour guide. He had so much historical knowledge to share with us. We were only in Bologna for one afternoon and this was a perfect way to get a snapshot of the city!

    Oct 2025

    Mariah G

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