See All Food Adventures in Italy

Welcome to Italy, home to more UNESCO world heritage landmarks than any other country in the world. With its dramatic history, world-renowned culinary reputation and breathtaking landscapes, Italy has everything you need for a popular holiday destination. At Not in the Guidebooks, we love activity holidays in Italy, it’s the perfect place for developing new skills, embracing old hobbies and just learning.

When in Italy there is just no avoiding how incredible the food is, and why would you want to? Maybe you want to take a trip to sample the food, or maybe you want to actually learn to cook as well as an Italian with a cooking holiday in Italy. Between the wine, the fresh produce and the world-class hospitality, it doesn’t get much better than Italy.

If you’re looking to learn more about Italy’s history then why not try an off-the-beaten track city tour? Or maybe you want to learn to paint like Michelangelo, where better than Italy? Whatever you decide to do in Italy, it’ll be a life-changing experience, so why wait?

Most Popular experiences

Foodie Tour of Naples

5 Hours

Italy

In a city renowned for its cuisine you cannot miss this fabulous gastronomic tour. The food testifies to the multiethnic..

Price from

£296 Per group

Take me there

Olive Oil and Limoncello in Sorrento

3.5 Hours

Italy

An adventure in Sorrento and the stunning surrounding hills with your expert local guide, sampling the best local olive ..

Price from

£739 per group

Take me there

Palermo Night Street Food Tour

3 Hours

Italy

The Palermo night food tour is the perfect way to see the city, learn about its history and culture and taste some of th..

Price from

£59 pp

Take me there

Catania Morning Street Food Tour

3 Hours

Italy

Taste your way around the picturesque fish market of Catania as you learn about its history and culture and visit some o..

Price from

£54 pp

Take me there

Culture, Food and Learn Italian in Abruzzo

6 nights

Italy

Learn Italian with a local
Farm to Table Eating Experience
Family cooking lesson's and wine tasting

Price from

£1905 pp*

Take me there

Cultural, Culinary & E-Cycling Experience

6 Nights

Italy

Join us on a 7 day Italian cultural and culinary vacation in the stunning area of Abruzzo. You will get the chance to le..

Price from

£1760 pp

Take me there

Foodie Tour of Naples

5 Hours Italy

In a city renowned for its cuisine you cannot miss this fabulous gastronomic tour. The food testifies to the multiethnic..

Price from

£296 Per group

Take me there
Olive Oil and Limoncello in Sorrento

3.5 Hours Italy

An adventure in Sorrento and the stunning surrounding hills with your expert local guide, sampling the best local olive ..

Price from

£739 per group

Take me there
Palermo Night Street Food Tour

3 Hours Italy

The Palermo night food tour is the perfect way to see the city, learn about its history and culture and taste some of th..

Price from

£59 pp

Take me there
Catania Morning Street Food Tour

3 Hours Italy

Taste your way around the picturesque fish market of Catania as you learn about its history and culture and visit some o..

Price from

£54 pp

Take me there
Culture, Food and Learn Italian in Abruzzo

6 nights Italy
- Learn Italian with a local
- Farm to Table Eating Experience
- Family cooking lesson's and wine tasting
Price from

£1905 pp*

Take me there
Cultural, Culinary & E-Cycling Experience

6 Nights Italy

Join us on a 7 day Italian cultural and culinary vacation in the stunning area of Abruzzo. You will get the chance to le..

Price from

£1760 pp

Take me there

Best Places to Visit

Tuscany

With rolling hills & iconic cities, the only issue you'll have is deciding where to start in this id

Discover

Tuscany

Puglia

The sunny, whitewashed heel of the boot, is home to an abundance of amazing beaches and hidden gems.

Discover

Puglia

Rome

Rome needs no introduction. Charismatic, charming and captivating, from its history to vibrant stree

Discover

Rome

Verona

Made famous by Romeo & Juliet, Verona itself is an open-air museum with many hidden paths.

Discover

Verona

Sorrento

Nestled in the historic Bay of Naples, it’s the perfect base for exploring the picturesque Amalfi

Discover

Sorrento

Naples

Naples is all about the raw & the spontaneous, it bubbles with volcanic drama and infectious energy.

Discover

Naples

Umbria

A lush green paradise, landlocked Umbria is a magical region of truly authentic Italy.

Discover

Umbria

Lake Garda

Enjoy its glistening waters, from quaint harbor towns in the south, to dramatic mountains in the nor

Discover

Lake Garda

Sicily

One of Europe's most seductive destinations, Sicily sits at the heart of the Mediterranean and deliv

Discover

Sicily

Venice

A truly unique, magical city, born out of a marble palace on a lagoon, and developing into a stunnin

Discover

Venice

Join our community

Get off the beaten track and support local communities that you visit.

Sign up for inspiriation for your itinerary, new experiences and special offers.