The 10 Best Shore Excursions with Lunch in Italy

1.Capri Day Trip with Lunch from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 68 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Review of Naples to Capri with lunch, ferry, Anacapri, Augustus Gardens, costs, timing, guides, and cruise return tips.

“The tour was nice! Our guide met us in the cruise terminal and walked us next door to the ferry terminal where we boarded our hydrofoil to Capri. There was a lot of walking as the group split up based on what people wanted to do. Some folks opted for the blue grotto while others went to Anacapri”

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2.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Review of the Naples or Salerno Pompeii and Vesuvius tour, with port pickup, guided ruins, volcano time, lunch details, price, and tips.

“This was a great tour. Pickup was super easy! The tour of Pompeii was great and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The ride up to mount Vesuvius was beautiful and the whole process was super easy even when the traffic was crazy up there. Our lunch was delicious. All in all a great tour and money well spent.”

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3.Tarquinia & Unesco Site Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $219

Explore Tarquinia’s ancient Etruscan tombs, museum, old town, and Lazio lunch on a small-group tour from Civitavecchia.

“What a great day! Merko met us on time at the Passo Della Pace and took us in his vehicle directly to the Etruscan Village where we had an opportunity to visit the various tombs on our own and at our own pace. We then walked to the old town and Merko showed us historic churches and scenic viewpoints describing them as he spent time there in his youth. One of the highlights of the day was a sumptuous lunch at a local restaurant (not a tourist joint) before taking us to the Museo which expanded on what we saw at the site. Mirko also assisted us in finding a…”

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4.Private Godfather tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

Review of Messina’s private Godfather tour to Savoca and Forza d’Agro, with movie sites, Sicilian lunch, sea views, and practical tips.

“Everything was amazing. Marco was the best! We got to see some really cool filming locations from all three movies and enjoyed a private lunch in a family owned restaurant.”

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5.Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $416

Review of a private Etna tour from Messina with crater walks, honey tasting, Sicilian lunch, winery visit, and four Etna wines.

“We definitely had one of the best experiences of our lives! Thank you so much Omar!! we went a little bit off of the grid because we didn’t want to freeze our butts off and 0° weather so you were quick to think on your feet. You knew this area very well as it’s your hometown. Thank goodness for that I know that there’s a lot of tour guys that are definitely not from that area and I really appreciated that. You were also super witty and fun you made the day very enjoyable!! Thank you for taking us to all of the hidden gems in that area:) You treated…”

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6.Private Etna tour from Messina Cruise Terminal+ Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $316

Review of a private Mount Etna tour from Messina with lava craters, honey tasting, winery lunch, Etna DOC wine, and private transport.

“We loved our trip to Mount Etna, we felt it was one of the highlights of our trip in Sicily. Mauricio was a real treasure to have as our tour guide. He was very upbeat and passionate about our excursion, which made it positively more enhanced! We found him superb, very knowledgeable, informative and a lot of fun. His English was spot on and very easy to understand. He definitely exceeded our expectations as a tour guide. We would highly recommend him on this tour or any other tour he may provide.”

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7.San Gimignano with Lunch and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of the Livorno to San Gimignano and Tenuta Torciano tour, with Tuscan lunch, wine tasting, transport details, and practical advice.

“The drive was scenic with a stop in an old village in the Tuscan countryside. We then arrived at the winery. Beautiful winery in an breathtaking location with amazing wine and food!”

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8.Pisa, Lucca, and Lunch at a Tuscan Winery from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $473

Explore Pisa, Lucca, and a family-run Tuscan winery from Livorno with private transport, local lunch, and six to eight wine pairings.

“We had a great tour with Nikki and Sabrina. We went to the leaning tower of Pisa, rode a bike on the city wall of Lucca and had lunch at a local winery. The overall experience is wonderful and it turned out to be the excursion that our family (7 adults and 5 kids) enjoyed the most among our four excursions in Italy.”

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9.Private Chianti and SuperTuscan Tour 2 wineries with Light Lunch from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $490

Review of a private Chianti wine tour from Livorno, with two wineries, Tuscan views, cheese making, wine tasting, and lunch.

“They stopped at the Capponi winery was fabulous. The host was gracious gave us a great tour of the facility and a wonderful understanding of their wines. She then had us taste six different wines and provided some like snacks to go along. A fabulous opening act. I wish I could say the same about the second. Prior to going I asked if the experience was suitable for my wife who uses a walker. I was assured it was. Upon getting there the hostesses who were quite gracious asked if we wanted to skip the tour because of her disability and go directly to eating lunch. We indicated you know…”

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10.San Gimignano and Winery Experience with Lunch from Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Visit San Gimignano, taste Chianti and Super Tuscan wines, and enjoy a local lunch on a convenient Livorno shore excursion.

“I have used a lot of drivers in Tuscany but hands down Maximo was the best. Everything was perfect. I was concerned about lunch and left it to them. They told me it would be a light lunch it was a five course meal with pairings. Wineries were all different but all deserve 5 stars. Never rushed beautiful day and lots of fun with Maximo.”

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