Wander centuries-old lanes with a private historian who unlocks courtyards and chapels closed to casual visitors, ending at a hidden overlook.
What to expect
You're met at the pier by your private guide and driven directly into the old quarter, skipping the general entry queue. Over roughly three hours you'll move through market squares, a restored merchant's house, and a rooftop vantage point rarely shown to visitors. The pace is unhurried, with stops for espresso or local pastries along the way. You'll finish with a clear sense of the town's layered history rather than a checklist of stops.
Good to know
Book at least 5 days ahead to secure a specialist historian rather than a generalist guide; meeting point is at the cruise terminal exit. Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestones and allow buffer time before all-aboard, as the route ends a 10-minute taxi from the pier.