Italy · APERITIVO EXPERIENCES
Every Italian trip ends up one free day short. These 15 aperitivo experiences are the ones that deserve the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to planning dinner.
2-hour Polignano a Mare speedboat cruise to sea caves with an aperitif and swim stop. Unforgettable Adriatic views, great value.
“It was so fun and exciting! Everything was perfect”
Cruise Milan’s Navigli canals for 50 minutes with an aperitivo drink and finger food, plus photo stops near Darsena and San Cristoforo.
“Better signage for where the boat is docked. Some commentary would have been good”
Polignano a Mare cave boat tour by speedboat with Prosecco aperitif, swim stops, and sea-cave views for 1.5 hours.
“Perfect cruise. Our guide was funny and nice. I definitely recommend!”
Venice like a local with cicchetti, wine, and spritz plus a traghetto ride across the Grand Canal in a small-group food tour.
“The tour guide Alice was great! Very knowledgeable of the cuisine and wines we were experiencing. The food choices(cicchetti) were interesting and all different”
Kayak and snorkel with marine biologists in Golfo Aranci, search for wild dolphins, then enjoy a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo.
“I had a wonderful experience kayaking the Aranci Gulf! My guides Gaia and Emmanuel were very enthusiastic and were a amazing hosts! I appreciate Giulia's initial correspondence ahead of the trip, which made sure everything started out on the right foot. If recommend this service to anyone visiting the area.”
Small-group Rome class near the Colosseum: make Aperol, Hugo, Limoncello spritzes and fresh pasta carbonara, with recipes.
“AMAZING CLASS! Highlight of my trip to Rome. I highly recommend it. Will definitely be back. Benjamin is patient and fun!”
Make Spritz and fresh pasta in Rome near Piazza Navona, then enjoy wine, bruschetta, and tiramisu in a small hands-on class.
“The experience was good, although the organization rebooked me to a different experience, not the same as I booked, it didn't had so many things to do/learn, we only did tiramisu and two types of pasta. I thought we will also make or at least see how the preparation is happening, including the cooking and the sauce preparation, but that didn't happen, we only prepared the pasta. These experiences, although fun until some point, they become more and more commercial and not something like a practical local experience, since they have like 5-6 groups on a daily basis. But our instructor, Lori, she was great, 5 star instructor, she had…”
Small-group Lake Como boat tour from Como with Prosecco aperitif and optional smartphone audio. Cruise villa shores for photos and stories.
“Alessandro was a very cheerful and friendly guy. His knowledge and experience on the tour were evident. His jokes made the tour even more fun! Thanks a lot Alessandro, will definitely recommend my relatives to join this tour!”
Rome pasta and spritz class: learn fettuccine, make carbonara or cacio e pepe, and mix 3 spritz cocktails with a chef.
“Holy moly! 10/10 experience! Jim was absolutely incredible! The pasta was fantastic and the conversation with other families was nothing short of amazing! I would do this a million times over!”
Polignano a Mare boat trip to sea caves, swim in crystal Adriatic water, and sip Prosecco with taralli. Small group, $35.
“Excellent from start to finish. We had Nichola as our guide and he was very entertaining.”
A 90-minute Venice catamaran sunset jazz cruise with live sax, aperitivo spritz or prosecco, and cicchetti snacks from Riva dei Sette Martiri.
“We were recommended this trip by a friend and it did not disappoint. The weather was great and timing perfect for the cruise seeing Venice at sunset from the sea. Food and drink were good and you can buy additional drinks if needed. Boat had the perfect number of guests, not crowded at all, and the music was the perfect vibe for the trip.”
3 hours by speedboat around Cagliari’s Devil’s Saddle with spritz, chips, snorkeling gear, and multiple swim stops in clear water.
“Great value for the experience. Captain Mateo was at the dock to warmly greet us, got the customers on board safely, and left on time. We had 4 stops at scenic spots, where we were given the chance to swim. He even had masks to help see fish. We returned on time and all seemed to have a great experience. I highly recommend.”
Sail Salerno’s coast on a guided cruise with 3 swim stops, aperitif and lunch on board, plus views of Amalfi, Positano, and more.
“The crew was excellent, and the food was typical and super tasty! The places we stopped at had a fairy-tale charm all their own! I would do it again. L'equipaggio è eccellente, il cibo tipico e super gustoso! I luoghi in cui ci fermiamo hanno un fascino da favola! Lo rifarei senza esitare.”
Walk San Marco to Rialto through Venice backstreets, hear local legends, snap Rialto photos, stop for a spritz, and enjoy VR.
“We had a wonderful and interesting tour with a nice small group of eight. The 3D experience was a great start to learn some Venetian history. Valentina was lovely and very knowledgable. She told us many interesting facts and took us places we would never have come across on our own. Would recommend.”
E-bike your way through the Appian Way to the Catacombs and aqueducts at sunset, then enjoy an outdoor aperitif with Italian snacks.
“What an amazing way to discover an ancient part of Rome, away from the crowded city center. A great combination of nature and history and even a little bit of exercise. Definately a must-go!”
Every kind of day out, and the best-reviewed of each.
