Massages and Spa Days in Italy: the 13 Best

1.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at 7:15 p.m. by Ferdinand I’s statue in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Over about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll walk through central Florence to Ponte Vecchio, hearing tales of Medici intrigue, ghosts, torture, executions, and a modern mafia attack. Guides including Antonio, Angela, Glenda, Monica, and Jamie bring different storytelling styles.

“Angela was an exceptional tour guide!! Not only was she knowledgeable but she had a great sense of humor as well, which was needed with the “dark” stories. I enjoyed this experience very much and would recommend to anyone traveling to Florence.”

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2.Milan: QC Termemilano Spa Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 685 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $89

Spend 4 hours to a full day at QC Termemilano, a 3,000-square-meter spa inside Milan’s old Spanish City Walls. Swim around archaeological remains, try more than 30 wellness practices, sit in a tram sauna, and use the pools, steam rooms, whirlpools, and Kneipp paths. Your ticket includes a robe, towel, and flip-flops. Massages cost extra.

“Super relaxing day ❤️ there was so much rooms to experience”

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3.Day Pass to the QC Termetorino Luxury Spa in Turin

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 207 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $110

Spend a full day at QC Termetorino, an elegant spa inside Turin’s Abegg Palace. Use thermal baths, whirlpools, waterfalls, steam rooms, salt rooms, saunas, and relaxation rooms. Your pass includes a robe, slippers, towel, body products, and a light evening buffet with drinks from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

“Beautiful spa with loads of luxury experiences, and outdoor heated pools. The complimentary 45minutes of food and drinks on the evening was the perfect break. Only let down would be that the changing rooms are very small and their wasn’t enough seats and space for people to get ready after.”

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4.Pre Saint Didier Luxury Evening Spa Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 179 reviews · from $64

Spend an evening at Terme di Pré Saint Didier in Italy’s Aosta Valley, moving between warm mineral-water pools, saunas, relaxation rooms, and hydro-massage areas. Your ticket includes a robe, towel, and slippers. Friday visits also include Aperiterme, with drinks and appetisers. Entry is for ages 14 and up, and transport is not included.

“Avoid at all costs. A likely place to catch COVID. I previously visited the QC Terme in Chamonix and my expectations were based on that experience. This Pré Saint Didier facility is obviously being managed as a cash cow. We got more for 20 euro at the public facilities in Val Read more”

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5.Day SPA like an ancient Roman

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about 12 hours at Terme Stufe di Nerone near Bacoli, roughly 12 miles from Naples. Your daily ticket covers thermal pools, natural saunas, Turkish and Finnish baths, whirlpools, mud areas, a Kneipp path, deckchairs, changing rooms, and lockers. Towels cost extra, and a bathing cap is required indoors.

“Getting there from Naples was harder than welcome anticipated as it involved a rail replacement bus connection but it was worth it when we arrived. We explored the outdoor pools first, feet nibbling fish in one and mud at the next with a 'greenhouse' to sit in to let the mud dry!! Signage wasn't great and we nearly didnt find the natural thermal pool and sauna inside th3 building. This was definitely the highlight. Beware though, bathing hats compulsory at the indoor pool and we were stopped but reception very kindly gave us one each.”

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6.Chianciano Terme: Sensory Spa Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $65

You get a prepaid visit to Chianciano Terme’s Sensory Spa in Tuscany, with three hours of access to 20 thermal and relaxation facilities. Move between saltwater pools, whirlpools, saunas, emotional showers, music and aromatherapy rooms, then rest in the garden. A bathrobe and towel are included, but bring swimwear, a cap, and sandals.

“Le Terme Sensoriali di Chianciano Terme offrono un’esperienza di benessere pensata per rallentare e riconnettersi con i propri sensi. Il percorso comprende vasche termali calde, saune, bagno turco, docce emozionali e sale relax dedicate a profumi, musica e tisane. L’atmosfera è silenziosa e avvolgente, perfetta per staccare dalla routine. Molto piacevole la vasca esterna immersa nel verde, ideale soprattutto nelle giornate più fresche. Le sale sensoriali invitano a prendersi tempo, senza fretta, lasciandosi guidare da luci soffuse e suoni rilassanti. Un’ottima scelta per chi desidera qualche ora di calma e silenzio nel cuore della Valdichiana.”

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7.ARGILLARIUM EXPERIENCE – RITUS OTIUM + MANUS (120 minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

At Otium Spa in Minori, you’ll follow a guided Roman-style wellness ritual near the first-century Maritime Villa. Expect a whirlpool, salt foot bath, emotional showers, steam and natural clay for face, body, and hair, followed by a 30-minute massage. Towels, slippers, lockers, tea, and changing rooms are provided.

“It is a timed experience. They guide you through each activity. Bring your swimsuit. They provide shower shoes and a wrap (which acts as a robe) and a towel. Bring lotion as none was provided. Also I recommend not wearing makeup because they provided a face clay (and body clay). My favorite part was the steam room.”

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8.CastelBrando: Relax at a Spa inside an ancient castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend up to three and a half hours at Princess Spa inside CastelBrando, a 2,000-square-meter wellness center in a 2,000-year-old castle. Expect saunas in medieval cryptoporticos, Roman thermal remains, a botanical garden, salt grotto, Kneipp path, and panoramic whirlpool pools. Bring beachwear and flip-flops.

“I was so impressed, the only thing I would ask for is please have some fresh water stains”

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9.Massage center. Professional Masseur.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $144

Meet Fabio Piattellini in Camucia for a private one-hour massage in a clean relaxation room. Choose a massage style, then add stretching or postural exercises. Your visit includes a locker, wardrobe, hot shower, and relaxing herbal teas. The center welcomes service animals and operates daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.

“Very relaxing experience, Fabio is prepared and helpful very professional, cozy and clean environment. I recommend itAuto-translated”

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10.Favignana inflatable boat tour, wine tasting, snorkeling and relaxation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about eight hours aboard a small inflatable boat from Marsala, visiting Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, and Bue Marino. Swim, snorkel, taste Gandolfo wines, enjoy an onboard snack, and spend an hour in Favignana town. The skipper wears a blue Navigare le Egadi polo. The group is limited to 12.

“The guide cancelled on us but did he not tell us beforehand and he did not tell Viator. We even reached out the day before to confirm but he did not respond or take the time to tell us the tour had been cancelled. We showed up to the meeting point the day of and no one showed up. As a result, we couldn't book another boat on such short notice and wasted our last day in Sicily. Very unprofessional and unreliable so would not recommend these guys.”

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11.Rome: QC Termeroma Spa Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 5 hours - 1 day · from $82

Spend five hours to a full day at QC Termeroma, a spa resort in Traiano Natural Park near Rome. Your admission includes towels, a bathrobe, and flip-flops, with access to 31 wellness treatments, infinity pools, music pools, revitalizing showers, gardens, and the old Roman spa setting. Food, drinks, massages, and treatments cost extra.

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12.Scala Dei Turchi: E-BIKE TOUR Hidden Beaches, Sea, Relaxation [+SNORKELING ]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Ride about 20 kilometers along Sicily’s Agrigento coast on a modern Rockrider e-bike. Your guide leads you past Scala dei Turchi, Siculiana Marina, Lido Rossello, Cape Rossello and old watchtowers, with swimming and snorkeling possible in good weather. Van transfers, water, gear, insurance and a GoPro are included.

“If you’re visiting Agrigento, this tour is a must—not just for the Valley of the Temples, but for truly experiencing the nature and local life of southwestern Sicily. It was an unforgettable adventure through coastal roads and hills. Angelo’s deep love for Sicily shone through in every aspect—his guiding, photography, flexibility to guests’ needs, and the high-quality off-road E-bikes. We left Palermo Centrale at 7:30 a.m., toured the temples in the morning, and were picked up nearby around noon. After a 30-minute drive, we began the ride. Though it’s an E-bike tour, the steep hills require some coordination and attention to safety. We visited Scala dei Turchi, peaceful hidden beaches,…”

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13.Bari, Wellness massage, from the feet to the face at studio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $67

At Olisticum, about 1.5 km from Bari train station, you receive a private 80 to 90 minute Homabio treatment. The session moves from foot reflexology through the legs, back, neck, head, and face, using hands, vibration, wooden tools, Reiki energy, and a choice of Aloe vera or sea salt. English, Greek, and Italian are available.

“It was a great experience spiritually and physically.. I would definitely recommend when you wanna feel good about yourself”

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