Italy BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in 2025/2026

Sicily - Magna Via Francigena

4.6

(18 reviews )

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Walking the Magna Via Francigena was challenging - many steep hills, mud and rain. They organised everything else so that all we had to do was walk, making the walk much easier. The scenery was stunning.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Palermo, Sicily, Corleone, Prizz

Palermo, Sicily, Corleone, Prizzi, Cammarata, Sutera, Racalmuto, Agrigento

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,250

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Puglia Coastal Walk

4.6

(8 reviews )

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Communication when booking and questions afterwards was good. The trip itself was fantastic

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Otranto, Lecce, Salento, Porto B

Otranto, Lecce, Salento, Porto Badisco, Santa Cesarea Terme, Marittima, Marina Serra

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,160

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Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome

4.5

(10 reviews )

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A truly memorable holiday which enabled us not only to see parts of the wonderful Lazio countryside that we wouldn’t normally see by car, but also to soak up the atmosphere of the various villages and towns where we stayed.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rome, Orvieto, Bolsena, Montefia

Rome, Orvieto, Bolsena, Montefiascone, Viterbo, Vetralla, Sutri, Campagnano Di Roma, Isola Farnese, Piazza San Pietro

Duration10 days

From

USD 1,453

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Classic Amalfi Coast - 8 Days

4.8

(9 reviews )

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It was very well organised. Everything worked smoothly, we had a great holiday.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Positan

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Positano, Amalfi, Maestra Dei Villaggi, Praiano, Naples

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,790

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Walking in Puglia

4.6

(14 reviews )

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Travelling in a small group with different abilities the trip gave us a great balance between manageable walks, urban experiences and self managed travel. Instructions for the walks were generally clear but some better formatting/design would be helpful. The booked transport was always punctual, well organised with helpful and friendly drivers. The hotels that were selected had a great atmosphere and evocative of the places we were staying. Their location in the heart of the historic towns was perfect making it easy for quick explorative trips. Puglia as a destination didn't disappoint and we would be very happy to return whenever we have the opportunity.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Matera, Lecce, Salento, Ostuni

Matera, Lecce, Salento, Ostuni, Alberobello

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,690

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Amalfi Explorer

4.5

(8 reviews )

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My family and I had an amazing time on this Amalfi Explorer trip. It was organized, we appreciated the transportation services and how they would move our luggage to the next location, and it offered a lovely variety of sights and hikes on the Amalfi Coast! This was my first time in Italy and it exceeded my expectations.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Villa

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Naples

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Naples, Sorrento

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,350

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Portofino and the Cinque Terre

(1 review )

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The Portofino Cinque Terre self-guided walking holiday was perfectly organized.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cinque Terre and Liguria, Liguri

Cinque Terre and Liguria, Liguria, Bonassola, Genoa

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,160

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Hilltop Towns of Italy

4.8

(4 reviews )

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We had a spectacular trip. We did a self-guided trip in Piemonte and Tuscany/Umbria. The hotels were much nicer than we expected. Very comfortable and the owners/proprietors were so helpful. The transfer of luggage each day was seamless! The routes were generally well marked and the app was very good. We didn't need anything more than the app. Only got lost twice which I'd say is pretty good. The routes were a bit more challenging than we expected. We choose two hikes which were marked as 'Introductory - Moderate' which were tougher than we expected. So just pay attention to this. At home, we would consider ourselves quite capable of moderate+ trails, but the classification in Italy is a bit more demanding. Glad we wore hiking pants as we went through a lot of grasses so never had a concern about tics. Also were very happy we had hiking sticks with us. Invaluable on many of the trails. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a hiking trip. And absolutely no problem doing the self-guided version. Thank you!! Griffy and Marg

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Orvieto, Sorano, Bolsena, Pitigliano

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,570

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A Saunter in Sardinia

(2 reviews )

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This was a great walk, with very varied topography in an underappreciated part of Sardinia

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sardinia, Cabras, Santu Lussurgi

Sardinia, Cabras, Santu Lussurgiu, Santa Caterina Di Pittinuri, Putzu Idu, San Salvatore Di Sinis, San Giovanni Di Sinis

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,450

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The Heart of the Cilento National Park

(2 reviews )

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Thank you so much for making this a GREAT vacation.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Paestum

Amalfi Coast & Campania, Paestum, Valle Dell'Angelo, Roscigno, Sant'Angelo A Fasanella

Duration9 days

From

USD 807

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Via Degli Dei: Bologna to Florence

4.8

(8 reviews )

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Beautiful, varied walk through Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Florence, Bologna, Sasso Marconi

Florence, Bologna, Sasso Marconi, Monzuno, Bruscoli, San Piero A Sieve, Olmo, Fiesole

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,190

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Piedmont: Land of Barolo and Barbera

4.8

(12 reviews )

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We loved our walking trip the land of Barolo and Barbera. We learnt an enormous amount about the Piedmont and experienced firsthand the vineyards and wineries of the area. The scenery was amazing. The walk was easy to intermediate but we had some extremely hot weather which was unexpected, making the walk more challenging, but without the heat it would’ve been a very pleasant and manageable walk. Accommodation along the way was terrific. The transfers and other administrative aspects of the walk went incredibly smoothly. The last hotel was amazing with Carlo the owner of the restaurant and hotel being an amazing chef and host. But many others were wonderful as well. The accomodation and restaurant in Cissone was also worthy of special comment. The trip notes said it may be possible to buy lunch along the way but it is generally best to be prepared with your own food. Sometimes there is nothing available or open. We would highly recommend the trip. We went back over the route by car two weeks later which expanded our knowledge and understanding and love of the area.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Piedmont & Valle d’Aosta, Cortem

Piedmont & Valle d’Aosta, Cortemilia, Alba, Roddi, Monforte D'Alba, Cissone, Cravanzana

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,120

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Lake Como Rambling

(2 reviews )

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A stunning walk around Lake Como. Lake Como is a gorgeous blue watery ribbon carved between the adjacent mountains - for a length of 46km - during the last ice age by powerful glaciers. It has an average depth of 154m but at its deepest dives to 410m. It branches into two legs at a junction between the attractive villages of Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio on opposing lakeshores. At the end of the western limb of the lake is the attractive city of Como, which is the starting point of this walking tour. The area was no secret to the Romans who once built villas along its length, and many of the wealthy came to retire by the lake. Many of these villas have admirable gardens which benefit from the mild climate induced by the stabilising presence of 22.5km³ of lake water and are able to include tropical as well as temperate plants. With the advent of resort-type tourism from Victorian times, hotels were built for wealthy European and American tourists who promenaded around the lakeshore and into the surrounding hills. You too can discover the attractions and beauty of the area with a unique selection of walks, ferry crossings and variety of hotel locations.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa, Hut, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lake Como, Como, Breglia

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,090

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Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily Walk

(1 review )

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This was a wonderful break. You stay at a number of very beautiful places: Scapello, Marettimo and San Vito La Capo. The walking is enjoyable but not too challenging. There are many opportunities to enjoy the food and culture of this part of Sicily; for example the town of Erice and the ancient site of Segasta. We also had a chance to spend an evening in Trapani and i would really recommend this too. I hadnt done self-guided walking before but really enjoyed it. We went in April and the weather was super. Not too hot so perfect for walking and little rain.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

13-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sicily, Marettimo, Punta Libeccio

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,895

USD 1,838

Saving

USD 57

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All Italy Self-Guided Tours and Trips

24 Self Guided Trips in Italy with 112 Reviews

24 Self Guided Trips in Italy with 112 Reviews

Sicily - Magna Via Francigena

Puglia Coastal Walk

Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome

Classic Amalfi Coast - 8 Days

Walking in Puglia

Amalfi Explorer

Portofino and the Cinque Terre

Hilltop Towns of Italy

A Saunter in Sardinia

The Heart of the Cilento National Park

Via Degli Dei: Bologna to Florence

Piedmont: Land of Barolo and Barbera

Lake Como Rambling

Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily Walk

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