Tours in United States

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $253

Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

When Tom from our team ran this Big Island tour, we hit three major stops across 7–8 hours: ʻAkaka Falls State Park (where a 442-foot waterfall thunders into a lush gorge), Volcanoes National Park, and Hilo proper. It's the kind of day that shows you why the Hamakua Coast feels different—tropical, layered with story, and genuinely dramatic. The outfit's locally owned and keen on sharing the cultural and spiritual weight of these places, not just the scenery. Food and drinks are bundled in, and they're upfront about accessibility from the start.

★ 5.0 (47)

🐠 Water Activities

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $106

Black Canyon Half Day Kayak Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team paddled the Black Canyon Half Day Kayak Tour, she found herself on the lower Colorado River with a tight crew and guides who actually knew their stuff—Wilderness First Aid certs and CPR training included. The 3-hour float splits between single and tandem kayaks fitted with rudders that genuinely make a difference in how the boat handles. The Colorado here carves through desert landscape that feels properly remote despite being a half-day venture. It's the kind of tour that appeals to first-timers and returning paddlers alike, with straightforward logistics and a focus on small-group experience.

Private Sandbar Cruise Cruisin Tikis (1 hr 45 min)

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this 1 hour 45 minute sandbar cruise near Florida, she found exactly what it promised: a boat ride to a shallow sandbar where locals congregate to party, swim, and muck about. It's the kind of spot that works for hen dos, birthday blasts, or mates keen to shed the tourist routine for an afternoon. The sandbar itself is genuinely shallow enough to wade and lounge, and the crew supplies floating mats and water toys to keep things moving. It's casual, unpretentious, and built for groups wanting to control their own vibe without a packed tour itinerary.

New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

When Tom from our BugBitten team did this walk around the 9/11 Memorial, what struck us wasn't the spectacle—it was the opposite. Tom, who has a personal connection to that day, leads groups of no more than 12 through the site with wireless earpieces, so you hear his story without disrupting others who are there to sit quietly with their own grief. It's a 90-minute outdoor walk focused on what actually happened, how New York rebuilt, and what the place means now. No theatre. No sensationalism. Just honest reflection in a landscape designed for it.

Focus on Haines Private Nature / Photography tour

When Ben from our team took the Focus on Haines Private Nature tour, we got a genuinely quiet slice of Alaska—the kind you miss if you stick to the cruise ship circuit. This four-hour outing is built around what you actually want to do, whether that's chasing wildlife shots or just breathing in the frontier without the tourist crowds. Ben walked us through the cultural and natural history at each stop, and if photography was your thing, he'd dial into your camera's settings and help you frame shots that'd actually be worth printing. Haines itself felt raw and genuine—the real last frontier, not the postcard version.

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Greenwich Village food tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: a 2–3 hour wander through one of New York's most storied neighborhoods, stopping at five or six spots for slices, sweets, and bites curated by someone who's actually lived in the city for decades. You'll hit the famous pop-culture landmarks—Taylor Swift's old place, the FRIENDS building, Washington Square—but the real draw is the food: proper pizza from a third-gen slice shop, banana pudding, a standout cookie, a New Yorker's margherita take, and an award-winning cupcake. It's the kind of tour where the guide knows the neighbourhood inside out, and the stops feel genuine rather than touristy.

★ 5.0 (47)

Winter Snowshoeing Adventure

When Ben from our team laced up snowshoes at Glen Alps, just east of Anchorage, we got a proper taste of winter hiking without needing years of experience. The 3-hour loop takes you through alpine spruce forest with views across the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet — the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people move to Alaska. It's accessible for couples, solo travellers, and families with older kids, though the terrain does climb steeply in patches. Guides know the area well and keep an eye out for moose, lynx, and hares.

Fort Lauderdale Private Party bus

When Alex from our team booked this Fort Lauderdale private party bus, it felt like the right move for a group needing actual comfort over cramped rideshare stacking. You're looking at a 3-hour stint in a Mercedes Sprinter that seats 14, done up with leather captain chairs, a decent sound system, and WiFi — the sort of setup that makes a night out or airport run feel less like being shuttled and more like arriving somewhere. The drivers show up uniformed and professional, vehicles are county and state approved, and they'll pick you up from your hotel or ferry you point-to-point across Florida. It's positioned squarely at the corporate and executive market, but works for any group that doesn't want to wrangle separate cars or trust a regular coach service.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1123

Semi-Private Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Oahu

Semi-Private Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Oahu

When Alex from our team booked a semi-private surf lesson in Waikiki, we got a certified instructor and a smaller group setup that actually made a difference. Waikiki's the obvious spot—busy, touristy, warm water—but the lesson itself happens in a controlled pocket of the beach with proper coaching. Two hours total, split between land drills and time on the board. It's built for kids aged 5–14, intermediate surfers keen to progress, or beginners who need more attention than a group class allows. The whole operation runs slick with lockers, gear provided, and a no-fuss vibe.

Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

When Lily from our team took this Kealakekua Bay snorkel, she found herself on a properly intimate boat with just a handful of people—a stark contrast to the 20–30-person cattle runs you'll see elsewhere. The marine sanctuary here is the real drawcard: 200-plus tropical fish species in clear water, plus sea caves and a couple of historical stops along the Kona coast thrown in. The boat itself is solid, fast, and comfortable. Three and a half hours feels right—long enough to actually see something, not so long you're sunburnt senseless.

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

When Noah from our team ran the Royal Gorge half-day, we found ourselves wedged between 1,000-foot canyon walls on some seriously gnarly water. This is proper whitewater — Class III to V rapids that demand respect, solid swimming chops, and prior rafting experience. The three-hour trip on the Arkansas River delivers genuine adrenaline and views that justify the intensity. It's not a soft introduction to rafting, but if you've got the skills and fitness, it's a legitimate buzz.

3 hoursfrom AUD $168

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $388

Private Custom Tours in Sedona

When Jake from our team booked a private custom tour in Sedona, we got a tailored afternoon built around what we actually wanted to see. The outfit's been running these personalised trips for over two decades, and it shows — they've built strong relationships with local hotels and concierges who know their stuff. You're looking at 3–4 hours exploring Sedona's rust-red ridges and canyon views, with a proper gourmet picnic lunch thrown in at a scenic stop. It's the kind of tour that skips the coach-full-of-tourists vibe entirely.

Exclusive Hill Country Wine Tours in and around Fredericksburg TX

Exclusive Hill Country Wine Tours in and around Fredericksburg TX

When Lily from our team ran this tour around Fredericksburg, it was a smooth four-hour spin through the Hill Country wine region in private transport. You hit three to four wineries, breweries, or distilleries depending on group size and how spread out they are—the itinerary flexes to suit what you're after. It's the kind of experience that leans into Texas hospitality: a custom snack basket shows up, water's flowing, and the driver knows the territory. This works best if you want to skip the designated driver stress and actually taste what's on offer without worrying about the road.

4 hoursfrom AUD $671

Uniquely Personalized Private Island Tour on Oahu, Hawaii

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $987

Uniquely Personalized Private Island Tour on Oahu, Hawaii

When Ben from our team ran this private tour around Oahu, we found it's the kind of setup that works best when you know exactly what you want to see — because that's the whole point. You get a driver and guide for 6–12 hours, circle the island hitting spots like Diamond Head or the North Shore, and can bolt on extras like Kualoa Ranch or a shark cage dive without juggling separate bookings. It's just you, your group, and the flexibility to chase what matters. Works well for families or clusters of mates who've got a rough itinerary in mind but don't want to be herded onto a coach.

Private Wildlife Hiking Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $247

Private Wildlife Hiking Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked a private hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, he got exactly what he wanted—no group shuffle, no preset route. You drive yourself to the trailhead (your guide meets you there), then hit the trail with a CPR-certified local who tailors the day to your pace and interests. The park itself is massive, high-altitude, and genuinely wild: thick forest, alpine meadows, and the kind of silence you don't get in cities. Tours run 4 to 8 hours depending on fitness level, with all the logistical bits handled—entry slot sorted, gear rented if needed, and professional shots of you actually looking like you belong outdoors.

Miami Airport Lakes Peacock Bass Fishing Trip (1 to 4 ppl)

🐠 Water Activities

Miami Airport Lakes Peacock Bass Fishing Trip (1 to 4 ppl)

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this, we found ourselves casting lines into the canal systems that slice through Miami's urban sprawl — a genuinely odd spot for fishing, sandwiched between airport runways and city blocks. You're after peacock bass, which fight hard and come in electric colours; the Captain handles safety and technique coaching (good if you've never fished before), and the whole thing runs 4 hours 20 minutes. It's a solid stopover if you've got a gap between flights or before a cruise, and the sheer strangeness of hauling fish out of the city's backyard made it memorable.

4h 20mfrom AUD $1024

Los Angeles Luxury Private Tour For Up To 7 Passengers

Los Angeles Luxury Private Tour For Up To 7 Passengers

When Em from our team ran this seven-and-a-half-hour private tour, we cruised through LA's biggest drawcards — Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood — in a luxury air-conditioned SUV with a guide doing the commentary. The pace lets you spend up to 45 minutes at each stop, so you're not being rushed through Instagram checkpoints. You'll get picked up from your hotel and dropped back there, which saves the hassle of navigating LA traffic yourself. It's a solid option if you want the major LA landmarks without the tour-bus crowds, though it's pricey for what's essentially a guided driving day.

7h 30mfrom AUD $1411

Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

When Sarah from our team booked this private Kauai tour, we got the real deal: a seven-hour jaunt through the island's most striking landscapes without the tour-bus crush. A small, locally-run outfit handles the driving while you take in Waimea Canyon's rust-red cliffs (the so-called mini Grand Canyon), Spouting Horn's dramatic blasts, and the Kalalau Valley when weather cooperates. The vibe is genuine — they've built this around what they'd actually want to do themselves, routing you through charming Hanapepe town and stopping at local spots rather than chain setups. You're looking at a proper introduction to Kauai's south and east sides, minus the rental car headache.

National Archives + American History Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

When Lily from our team ran this combo tour, we hit both the National Archives and the American History Museum back-to-back across 5.5 hours in Washington DC. You're looking at the originals — the Declaration, Constitution, Bill of Rights — plus a heap of oddball Americana (Dorothy's ruby slippers, Lincoln's top hat). The guide does the heavy lifting with context and stories that make the documents feel less like glass-case relics and more like the messy foundation of a nation. The area feels formal, crowded, and deliberately monumental; you're moving through some of the most visited institutions in the US.

Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary

When Lily from our team sailed out of Marathon on the 50-foot Chao Lay, the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary felt genuinely quiet—just wind, water, and the occasional dolphin. This 3-hour day sail cuts through clear shallow waters between the islands, where you catch snatches of maritime history and coastline that looks nothing like the crowded tourist strips. The boat handles a decent crowd, but the pace feels unhurried; it's not a high-energy thrill ride, more a proper escape. Morning and afternoon slots both work, depending on light and weather.

3 hoursfrom AUD $170

Private Hop on Hop off Central Park Pedicab Tour

Private Hop on Hop off Central Park Pedicab Tour

When Mia from our team took this Central Park pedicab tour, she got the classic New York sightseeing experience without the walking fatigue. You're pedalled through the park's most photogenic corners—Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields—with a guide filling in the history as you roll between stops. It's a private affair, so it's just you, your group, and the pedicab driver doing the legwork. The whole thing takes about an hour, which is perfect if you're short on time but don't want to miss the park's iconic moments. Central Park itself buzzes with joggers, tourists, and locals year-round, and this tour slots you neatly into that scene without the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of a big group.

1 hourfrom AUD $71

Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this exclusive Central Park walking tour, it was a straightforward 2.5-hour stroll through New York's most recognisable green space. You're walking with a private guide through a massive park hemmed in by Manhattan's priciest real estate, hitting the spots you've seen in a hundred films and TV shows. It's the kind of tour that works best if you want someone who actually knows the place to show you around rather than wandering solo or joining a massive group.

2h 30mfrom AUD $73

Kauai East Side and North Shore Private Guided Tour

Kauai East Side and North Shore Private Guided Tour

When Jake from our team took this private seven-hour run across Kauai's east and north shores, we covered serious ground without feeling rushed. The tour swings through lush valleys with Wailua and Opaeka'a falls, detours past the Hindu Monastery and a Tibetan Stupa, then heads coastal to wild beaches, the Kilauea Lighthouse, and the national wildlife refuge. You'll crack open fresh coconuts for a drink, spot feral pigs, collect stories about the island, and pause at spots where the views actually stop you mid-conversation. The group stays small (up to seven), which means your driver can flex the route—swap in a hike, snorkel, or market hunt if the mood takes. It feels less like ticking boxes and more like a mate who knows the island taking you around.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1201

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $2456

Yellowstone National Park Private Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private Yellowstone tour, we got exactly what a 10–12 hour deep-dive should feel like: a guide who actually lives in the region, knows where wildlife congregates, and isn't beholden to a coach-load schedule. Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures builds your day around what matters to you—whether that's photographing elk at dawn, tracking thermal features, or just soaking in the quiet. The operator handles the driving, feeds you properly, and equips you with spotting scopes and binoculars. It's not budget-basement, but if you want Yellowstone without the tourist-trap feeling, this works.

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

🍜 Food & Cooking

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $196

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this St. Louis tour, Wayne picked them up for a 4–6 hour crawl through the city's best smokehouses and breweries. St. Louis has earned its stripes as an American BBQ and beer heavyweight, and this private run cuts straight to why: you hit spots like Side Project Brewing and the 170-year-old Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, with Wayne narrating the German immigrant roots that built the city's beer culture and the regional BBQ style that sets it apart. Food and drinks are on you at each stop, so you're calling the shots on what lands on your plate.

Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1660

Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this walking tour through Philadelphia's Gayborhood, we got the real stories behind America's only formally designated queer neighbourhood. Over 90 minutes, the guide walked us through the lives of key figures—from Barbara Gittings' groundbreaking activism to Kiyoshi Kuromiya's invention and organising—and the shift from Pride as protest to Pride as parade. Giovanni's Room, the nation's oldest LGBTQ-focused bookstore, anchors the geography. It's a neighbourhood that's undergone serious change, and the tour doesn't shy from the tensions and paradoxes that come with gentrification and commercialisation. You're walking with locals, tourists, and plenty of queer travellers keen to know their own history.

Fort Lauderdale Deep Sea Fishing Charters

When Noah from our team headed out on a Fort Lauderdale deep-sea fishing charter, we found ourselves minutes from downtown on a modern 31-footer, hunting sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna, and the occasional shark. The boat's got a t-top for shade and the waters are genuinely blue—proper Atlantic scenery. It's a 4 to 8-hour operation depending on how keen you are, and the vibe is straightforward: licensed captain, all gear sorted, and a solid mix of serious anglers and keen amateurs.

Scottsdale Area Honda UTV/ATV- Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV Tours

Scottsdale Area Honda UTV/ATV- Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV Tours

When Alex from our team ran this Scottsdale-area UTV adventure, we wound through Tonto National Forest terrain in a decent-spec machine with a guide who actually knew the desert. The two-hour-plus loop hits Verde River overlooks, saguaro stands, and canyon views—the kind of stuff that makes you remember why people move to Arizona. Groups stay small, which means less dust in your face than the mass-market ops. It's a straightforward slot for families, mates after an adrenaline hit, or anyone after a guided desert rip without the ego.

2h 15mfrom AUD $259

Discover LA in a Classic Cadillac Eldorado

25 min – 30 minfrom AUD $101

Discover LA in a Classic Cadillac Eldorado

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this LA tour, she expected the usual drive-past-landmarks routine—instead, she got three hours cruising the city in an actual 1973 Cadillac Eldorado convertible with the top down. It's a different way to clock the sights: you're moving through the sprawl at a pace that lets you actually see the neighbourhoods rather than just race between them, and there's something about that vintage American steel that shifts how the city reads. The guide handles navigation and commentary while you get the wind-in-hair, chrome-and-cream aesthetic. Not a conventional tour bus, but genuinely memorable if you've got the time and the budget for a slower, more tactile LA experience.

Love & Haight - San Francisco's Bohemian Past

When Sarah from our team walked the Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood, she traced the ripples of San Francisco's 1960s counter-culture explosion across two hours of vibrant streets. The tour doesn't shy away from the era's grittier side—drug use, exploitation, and the reality behind the romanticised Summer of Love mythology. You'll pass Victorian terraces where musicians actually lived, stop at a legendary record shop, and parse the wild hand-painted murals that still cover building facades. The vibe is part history lesson, part street-level detective work. Fair warning: it's not a glossy nostalgia trip.

Private Orlando Airport Transfer to Disney Resort Area

When Ben from our team booked this private transfer from Orlando International Airport to the Disney Resort Area, it was a straightforward 25–30 minute drive in a chauffeured sedan. The service slots neatly between landing and hitting your resort pool — no shuttle queues, no shared vans stopping at five hotels first. It's pitched at travellers who'd rather skip the faff of rideshare apps or rental desks after a flight, and who don't mind paying a bit more for a door-to-door handoff. The Lake Buena Vista area is sprawling and theme-park-focused, so having someone who knows the roads means you're not wrestling with directions or traffic stress on arrival day.

St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

St Johns River Fishing Trip near Daytona

When Noah from our team headed out on the St Johns River near Daytona, he was after trophy largemouth bass in waters that genuinely hold them. This 9-hour fishing trip puts you in a 21-foot boat with a licensed captain who knows where the fish are, and it's the kind of outing that works whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time. North Florida's longest river opens up across flat, quiet stretches where the action can be surprisingly quick — or meditative if the fish aren't biting. The crew handles the gear, the guide handles the strategy, and you handle the casting.

Full Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

When Charlie from our team ran this Sonoma County e-bike wine tour, we found a solid way to cover ground without the driving hassle. You pedal through vineyard-dotted valleys on zippy electric bikes, hitting two local wineries for tastings of the region's reds, whites, and rosés. A guide steers you through the routes, dishes out winemaking context, and keeps the pace steady. It's six hours door-to-door, mixing easy riding with proper wine stops and a made-to-order lunch from a local deli. The vibe is relaxed wine-country touring, best suited to riders who can handle a bit of gentle pedalling and aren't after heavy cardio.

Night Manta Ray Snorkel

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked the Night Manta Ray Snorkel in Kona, we weren't sure what to expect—manta encounters can be hit-or-miss. But the small-group setup (12 max) meant actual elbow room, and the light board trick genuinely works: you float on the surface for 30–40 minutes while the rig attracts plankton, which brings the mantas in beneath you. It's less dive-heavy athleticism, more peaceful hovering and watching these creatures move. The water's calm at night, the area has that quiet end-of-day vibe, and you leave knowing exactly what you saw rather than feeling rushed.

Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class

When Jake from our team joined this cooking class in Kauai, we learned to prepare four dishes that locals actually eat—not the tourist versions. A professional chef walked us through prepping sashimi-grade fish for poke, nailing fluffy rice, and building four different sauce profiles that balance heat, salt, and umami. The class cuts through the noise around Hawaiian food by showing what Kauai residents cook at home versus what gets served as 'Hawaiian' elsewhere. It's three hours of hands-on work in a real kitchen, capped off with eating what you've made. The group was small enough that the chef could eyeball your technique and adjust.

3 hoursfrom AUD $244

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1836

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

When Charlie from our team ran this scenic shuttle tour through Newport, Rhode Island, we got a solid overview of the city's layered history without the heavy lifting. The spacious bus cruises past the neighbourhoods that built Newport's reputation — mansions, harbour views, colonial architecture — while the guide threads together tales of the city across centuries: early settlers, the pirate chapter (and their grim endings), and the ghosts that locals reckon still linger. It's 75 minutes of gentle sightseeing with decent window real estate for photos, pitched at everyone from casual visitors to history buffs after context without commitment.

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked Wine Tour Pros' Sprinter van experience, we rolled through Napa Valley with up to 14 people in a private vehicle, hitting wineries with a guide who's built real friendships with vineyard owners over years of work in the region. Six to eight hours on the road meant we could actually talk to winemakers and get the low-down on how things work here — not the sanitised tourist version. The van itself is comfortable, water's supplied, and you get a group photo to prove it happened. It's a solid setup if you want to drink your way through Napa without worrying about driving.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $614

Private Guided Tour in San Francisco

When Alex from our team ran this private tour, we got a proper flavour of San Francisco's character — Golden Gate Bridge walk, Victorian architecture in the painted ladies strips, and the Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood where the '60s still echo. You're paired with a local guide who shapes the itinerary to your interests, so it's more flexible than the standard coach-load experience. The 3–4 hour window hits the highlights without burning you out, and the vibe feels genuinely local rather than tourist-factory.

Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

★ 5.0 (44)

🛕 Culture & History