Tours in United States

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $918

3 Hour Crab Island Excursion on the Hopper

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked the Crab Island Excursion, she found herself on the Hopper, a 22-foot pontoon anchored in the shallows of Destin Bay. The sandbar itself is the draw — crystal-clear water where boats cluster, people float, and the vibe swings from full-on party to chilled-out hangout depending on where Captain Chuck drops anchor. It's a 3-hour float with 2–6 passengers max, so you've got breathing room and choice. The Destin Bay setup means easy access from the East Dock, and nearly everything you need to play (floats, paddle boards, speakers, nets) is already loaded.

Private Crystal River Scalloping Charter

When Em from our team booked a private scalloping charter with Seacow Safaris, we got the full Crystal River experience: hunting for scallops across the Gulf's grass flats, snorkeling alongside Florida's wildlife, and pulling our own dinner from the water. It's a hands-on 5-hour outing on a shaded 24-foot boat, led by locally experienced captains who know exactly where the scallops bed down. The crew handles the heavy lifting — gear, licenses, cleanup — so you just show up and dive. Families, couples, and small groups all fit the bill here, though you'll need decent fitness and comfort in the water.

Bike Adventure on the Mickelson Trail - Private

When Ben from our team rode the Mickelson Trail with this outfit, we got a proper sense of the Black Hills without the crowds. The trail itself is a converted rail corridor that winds through pine forest, granite ridges, and wide-open valleys — quiet enough to actually hear the guides talking about local ecology and Lakota history. It's a full-day affair that works for mixed-ability groups; you can pedal the whole way, do a partial route, or skip the bike entirely and soak in the scenery on foot. The Black Hills feel remote and surprisingly peaceful, even though you're in a popular region.

Scuba Refresh Course & Reef Dive Kaanapali

When Alex from our BugBitten team did the Scuba Refresh Course & Reef Dive at Kaanapali, we got a solid two-hour outing with In2Scuba, a Maui outfit that's been running dives since 2002. The outfit focuses on newer divers, so if you're shaking off rust or just starting out, they know what they're doing. You'll get geared up, work through a quick refresher in the shallows, then head out to spots where the reef actually has life — turtles, fish, the works. The vibe is low-key but professional, and the crew clearly knows where to find the good stuff.

Turtle Canyon Snorkel Semi-Private Adventure Boat

When Em from our team booked Turtle Canyon Snorkel, we were after a low-key water experience without the tourist hordes. This semi-private boat caps out at 6 people, which means actual attention from the crew instead of being herded around like cattle. You're geared up with decent snorkel kit and pointed toward the canyon to spot whatever's swimming about. The whole thing runs 90 minutes, and the vibe is relaxed — the kind of trip where the guide actually knows your name by the end.

50' Private Yacht Experience in Miami for 12 people

When Lily from our team booked this 50-foot yacht, we grabbed a dozen mates and cruised Biscayne Bay like we owned the place. You get a private crew, decent-sized boat with lounging spread across multiple decks, and the freedom to anchor at a sandbar for a swim — all while the Miami skyline does its thing in the background. It's the kind of setup that works for birthdays, celebrations, or just showing guests how the other half lives on the water. Runs 2 to 4 hours depending on what you book.

Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort

Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort

When Ben from our team took this pedicab tour around Detroit, we got a proper feel for the city at a pace that actually lets you look around. You're pedalled through neighbourhoods packed with street art and older architecture, passing spots that matter to the place's industrial past and current creative energy. It's a one-hour loop that works well for first-timers or locals keen to catch details they'd miss from a car. The eco-friendly angle means less engine noise and a lighter touch on the streets you're rolling through.

2 Hour Private Sunset Boat Charter With Captain

When Lily from our team booked this private sunset charter on Lake Tahoe, she got a USCG-licensed captain and a boat to herself for two hours—no crowded tour groups, no fixed itinerary. You point at what you want to see (Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm, Fannette Island, the rocky coves) and the captain steers there. The lake sits high in the Sierra Nevada between California and Nevada, crystalline and ringed with pine forest. It's a proper mountain lake, not a resort pool. Groups up to six get all costs locked in at booking; larger parties pay the captain fee ($100/hour) separately on the day.

Downtown Bozeman Walking Food Tour

When Tom from our team ran this Bozeman walking tour, we found it strikes that sweet spot between proper food sampling and local storytelling without the stuffiness. You're strolling downtown's historic blocks, stopping at 4–5 neighbourhood spots (mix of restaurants, bars, specialty food shops) for small plates and drinks curated by the guide. The vibe is genuinely relaxed—no rushing between tables, no pretence. You'll pick up real context about Bozeman's food culture and the town's character, and leave with a mental map of places worth revisiting. It's three hours, walkable terrain, and the sort of thing that actually feels like you're seeing the place through local eyes rather than a tourist checklist.

Intro to Chicago Architecture

When Em from our team did this 1 hour 45 minute intro at the Chicago Architecture Center, we got the real story of how a flat, muddy patch of Midwest became the world's architecture lab. You walk through the museum's exhibits tracing the jump from European classicism through Art Deco and Modernism to today's glass-and-steel experiments. It's part history lesson, part love letter to the skyline — and you actually understand why each building matters instead of just gawping upward. Best for first-timers to the city, or locals who've walked past the Chrysler moment a thousand times without knowing what they're looking at.

Scenic Boat Tour on Fort Lauderdale’s Riverside

When Em from our team booked this gondola-style electric boat tour on Fort Lauderdale's canals, we weren't sure what to expect from the 'Venice of America' pitch. Turns out it's genuinely peaceful. The boat fits six adults max in a snug, fully enclosed cabin with a big central table — you're gliding silently past multimillion-dollar waterfront properties and moored yachts with zero engine noise or fumes. It's intimate rather than grand, and works best if you're after quiet time with a small crew rather than a buzzy sightseeing spectacle. Ninety minutes is the sweet spot: long enough to feel the vibe shift from novelty to genuine calm.

Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex

When Tom from our team walked this 90-minute tour through Alexandria's 13-cemetery complex, he found himself in one of America's most layered historical landscapes. The guide, a public historian who's done serious primary-source work here — including rediscovering graves with ground-penetrating radar — opens gates most visitors never see. You're walking past the resting place of George Washington's pallbearers, a Cold War Soviet spy, and the Confederacy's highest-ranking general buried in the city, all within a single square mile. Small groups, quiet lanes, and real stories that don't show up on generic heritage tours.

1h 30mfrom AUD $42

Amelia Island Trolley Exploration

When Sarah from our BugBitten team hopped aboard this classic trolley, she got a solid narrative tour of Amelia Island's layered past—eight different flags, Civil War chapters, railroad heritage, and the shrimping boom that put Fernandina on the map. It's the kind of place where colonial Spanish forts sit next to Victorian mansions, and the trolley moves slow enough to actually take it all in. The 90-minute loop works for casual history buffs and families after a low-stress introduction to the island's quirks.

Arlington Cemetery Private Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this Arlington Cemetery tour, we got the proper version—a veteran guide who actually knows the military history, not just the talking points. Four hours walking the grounds with someone who can explain why each section matters, from the Civil War origins through to the Kennedys and that solemn changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It's a heavy place, respectful and genuinely moving, and you'll need a valid ID to get in. This is the kind of tour that earns its keep because the guide does.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1236

Private Lake Austin Boat Tour 2 Hour Luxury Cruise Optional Shade

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Private Lake Austin Boat Tour 2 Hour Luxury Cruise Optional Shade

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this private boat out on Lake Austin, it was a straightforward way to float around town without worrying about navigation. You get a captained boat for two hours—good for small groups, mates' getaways, or just wanting to see the lake from the water without the fuss. Lake Austin itself is a relaxed stretch of water that winds through the city; the vibe is low-key and the scenery's pleasant if not dramatic. The boat includes a skipper who knows the water, so you're free to settle in with a drink and take in the surroundings.

JFK Assassination Tour with Rooming House and Sixth Floor Museum

When Noah from our team ran this 2.5-hour tour in Dallas, we got a proper deep dive into the Kennedy assassination through two key sites: Dealey Plaza and the spaces where Lee Harvey Oswald lived and operated. Your guide is an Emmy-winning journalist-turned-historian who handles the heavy subject matter with real expertise, steering clear of conspiracy rabbit holes while still acknowledging the case's complexity. The tour blends walking through the actual plaza where it happened with indoor museum time, so you're moving between fresh air and air-conditioned spaces. It's the kind of history tour that works whether you've read every book on the subject or just know the basics.

Sunrise Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

When Ben from our team joined this sunrise tour through Rocky Mountain National Park, he got three hours with a local historian and naturalist who's spent five decades reading the landscape. The guide steers clear of fixed schedules—you're setting the pace, whether that's a brisk 4km hike or a leisurely sit-down with binoculars. The focus lands on wildlife, geology, and the area's layered human history: Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, plus the settlers who came later. Early light hits the Rockies differently, and having someone who actually knows what you're looking at makes the whole thing click.

3 hoursfrom AUD $239

The Movie Guys' L.A. Film Locations Tour

The Movie Guys' L.A. Film Locations Tour

When Ben from our team booked The Movie Guys' L.A. Film Locations Tour, we got to cherry-pick ten film sites from our chosen neighbourhood—Hollywood, West Valley, East Side, wherever—rather than sit through a generic greatest-hits list. It's a 3-hour run in a small group (no tour bus crush), and you're actually getting out at each spot for photos instead of just pointing from a window. L.A. sprawls, so the tour smartly sticks to one section to cut drive time and maximise the actual sightseeing. If you're the type who rewatches a film partly to clock the locations, this one's built for you.

Food Tasting & Arts Tour of Pike Place Market

When Alex from our team ran this Pike Place Market food and arts tour, we got a real sense of why this Seattle institution matters. Two hours weaving through the market's narrow passages, stopping at independent vendors for tastings and drinks, learning snippets of its history, and catching street musicians doing their thing. The market's a chaotic, energetic place — part produce chaos, part tourist hub, part genuine neighbourhood anchor — and this tour lets you actually taste what locals queue for rather than just walking past stalls. Small groups mean your guide isn't herding thirty people, and the bay views when the weather cooperates are legitimately good.

Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal

When Tom from our team paddled the Dora Canal near Tavares, he found exactly what the brochure promised—calm water, towering cypress draped in Spanish moss, and barely another paddler in sight. The 4-hour half-day rental cuts out the long slog to scenery; you launch straight into it from downtown. Spot turtles, fish, and wading birds without fighting current or crowds. It's Old Florida as it feels, not as theme parks imagine it. The waterfront park sits right there after you land, so grabbing lunch or watching seaplanes taxi past rounds out an easy morning or afternoon.

4 hoursfrom AUD $78

45-Minute French Quarter Highlights Tour in New Orleans

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $148

45-Minute French Quarter Highlights Tour in New Orleans

When Jake from our team ran this 45-minute French Quarter sprint, it was exactly what it promised — a rapid-fire hit of New Orleans' most iconic streets and landmarks without the deep dives. You'll snap pics at the Cathedral, spot the wrought-iron balconies, and tick off the postcard spots, but don't expect lengthy yarns about the area's layered past. The Quarter itself is chaotic and touristy, packed with buskers and souvenir shops, but there's real character hiding in the side streets. Afterwards you get a handy list of restaurants and attractions to explore further, plus your guide's contact details for follow-up questions.

Philly Signature Guided Brewery Tour

When Ben from our team ran this Philly brewery tour, we rolled through the city's craft beer hotspots in a dedicated Brew Van, hitting legendary spots like Yards, Evil Genius, and Dock Street. Over three and a half hours, we tasted our way through up to a dozen local beers and spirits, chatted with brewers about their craft, and got a solid grasp of how these places actually operate. It's a proper insider's look at why Philadelphia's brewing scene punches well above its weight, packed into one afternoon with transport sorted and snacks thrown in.

Best Family Small-Group E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado

When Tom from our BugBitten team took this e-bike tour around Boulder, Colorado, it ticked the boxes for families wanting to cover ground without burning out. The 2–3 hour ride strings together the town's main hits—Pearl Street's heritage drag, the University of Colorado campus, the Flatirons backdrop, and Boulder Creek—via dedicated bike paths. The electric assist meant even younger riders or less-fit crew members could keep pace, and the guides knew their local history. It's a solid way to see what makes Boulder tick without a car.

Chicago Photo Walk to Bean and Landmarks

Chicago Photo Walk to Bean and Landmarks

When Tom from our team did this photo walk through downtown Chicago, we hit the major monuments in sixty minutes flat. You start at Millennium Park with the Bean (Cloud Gate), then pivot to a rooftop vantage for skyline shots, cross the DuSable Bridge, and wrap at the Wrigley Building. The guide coaches you through poses so you're not standing there like a plank, and you walk away with ten colour-corrected keepers plus about a hundred unedited frames to sort through. It's a snappy introduction to Chicago's iconic spine, best for solo travellers and small groups who want a genuinely usable gallery without the three-hour commitment.

Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart

When Jake from our team booked this guided golf cart tour through a working wind farm in California's San Gorgonia Pass, we got a proper look at how America actually generates renewable energy. The tour kicks off in the early 1980s—when the wind rush first hit—and traces the evolution through to today's tech, covering wind, solar, and battery storage systems. It's the kind of place where you realise the big white turbines dotting the landscape are a real industrial operation, not just scenery. The 90-minute spin covers the grounds at a relaxed pace, giving you time to clock how these farms actually work without the hype.

Horseshoe Bend Off-Road UTV Adventure

When Lily from our team did this tour, she found herself gripping the wheel of a UTV, bombing across red desert terrain outside Page, Arizona for the run-up to Horseshoe Bend. The 3-hour experience splits the difference between serious off-road driving—sandy washes, slickrock sections, the works—and the actual payoff: walking out to the Colorado River's signature tight meander. You're not just seeing it from the carpark like everyone else; you're earning your views. The crowd here is the usual mix of Australian backpackers, American road-trippers, and adrenaline seekers who want more than a quick phone photo.

3 hoursfrom AUD $239

Miami 4H Private Classic Car Tour!

When Mia from our team booked this private classic car tour, we cruised Miami in proper style—Art Deco District, Ocean Drive, Design District, Wynwood, Downtown, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables, finishing with a cafecito in Little Havana. It's a 4-hour loop that hits the city's most photogenic neighbourhoods without the tour-bus crowds. You get a live guide, water, and plenty of photo stops. Max 5 people per car keeps it intimate, and the commentary gives you the real story of each strip as you roll past century-old buildings, the Biltmore, and Miami's most colourful corners.

Private Charter Scenic Wildlife Excursion for Cruise Passengers

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this private charter out of Sitka, Southeast Alaska, we got a Merchant Marine Captain with three decades' experience piloting us around Sitka Sound, Saint Lazaria Islands, and the looming presence of Mt. Edgecumbe Volcano. The 3-hour tour (flexible—you pick your start time between 6am and 5pm) launches from the western side of Baranof Island, deep in the Tongass temperate rainforest. The boat's heated cabin keeps you comfortable while you glass for eagles, sea otters, bears, and whales in one of Alaska's most untouched coastlines. It's the kind of setup built for cruise passengers who want wildlife without the cattle-boat feel.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1476

🍹 Nightlife

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $493

Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local

When Jake from our team ran this Portland bar crawl, he got the city's nightlife served up by someone who actually lives there—not a generic tour script. Over three hours, you're hitting neighbourhood breweries and local hotspots with a guide who's genuinely invested in showing you where Portlanders drink and what makes each spot tick. It's equal parts craft beer, local stories, and the kind of conversations that happen when you're exploring with someone who knows the city inside out. Your first drink's included; the rest you're shoutinground for.

Arctic Circle & Northern Lights - Dalton Highway Winter Tour

When Jake from our team did this 12–14 hour run north from Fairbanks, the Dalton Highway felt less like a tour and more like a proper Arctic road trip. You're heading toward the Arctic Circle on one of Alaska's most isolated routes, watching the landscape strip back from spruce forest to tundra and wide-open valleys. The van stops at viewpoints for short walks and photos throughout the day, lands you at the iconic Arctic Circle sign, then times the return drive for northern lights hunting during the late-night hours. Your guide reads the aurora forecast live and pivots stops based on conditions. It's small groups—just six of you in a winter-prepped van—which means actual window seats and a pace that doesn't feel rushed.

Curated Tour - National Gallery of Art with French Art Historian

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2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $42

Curated Tour - National Gallery of Art with French Art Historian

When Ben from our team did this tour at the National Gallery of Art, Tosca — a French art historian who's lived across Paris, London and Italy — walked us through the museum's heavy hitters with real context. Rather than drifting past paintings, you get the actual stories: why Da Vinci's the only one in America, how Monet's technique shifted between works, what made these people geniuses in their time. It's 2.5 hours in one of Washington D.C.'s finest spaces, and you leave actually understanding what you've seen instead of just having snapped some photos.

Moab Canyoneering and Packrafting Combo

When Em from our team ran this combo with Desert Highlights, we got a rare look at Moab's slickrock canyons plus a float down the Colorado River in packrafts—single-person inflatables you won't find elsewhere in town. The seven-hour outing tackles a technical route the company's founder carved out in the late '90s, using ropes and gear to access slots most visitors never see. It's desert adventure that feels earned, not just scenic—you're descending water-carved rock, learning geology and local ecology from someone who genuinely knows this landscape, then paddling a stunning river section to cap it off.

Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville

When Sarah from our team did this walking tour, we wound through Asheville's music heritage across two to three hours. The tour connects the dots between the city's role in early American radio and record-making, and its current live music scene. You'll pass historic buildings—Grove Arcade, the old Citizen-Times newsroom (now Citizens Vinyl record shop), the Flatiron—and finish at the Moogseum, dedicated to synthesiser inventor Bob Moog. The crowd's a mix of music buffs, locals, and curious travellers. Asheville itself feels like the kind of place where creative types actually live, not just visit.

History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

History and Architecture of Chicago Loop Walking Tour

When Jake from our team did this walking tour through Chicago's Loop, we got the real story of how a muddy outpost turned into an architectural powerhouse. A local guide steered us through two hours of downtown streets, pointing out the bones of the city—early skyscrapers, City Hall, the old library—and explaining the grit and vision that built them. You're walking right underneath these giants, craning your neck, hearing the actual history of the places where it unfolded. It's the kind of tour that makes you see a city differently once you know what you're looking at.

2 hoursfrom AUD $42

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $889

Hilo Cruise Day Tours

When Charlie from our team booked the Hilo Cruise Day Tours, we were after something more intimate than the typical Big Island cattle-run — and this six-hour small-group experience delivered. Operated by a local family who clearly give a damn about their island, the tour packs in waterfalls, black sand beaches, scenic coastlines, and historic Hilo town stops, all from a modern Transit van with proper windows and legroom. Groups stay small enough that you're not jostling for photo angles, and the pacing feels unhurried rather than tick-box.

The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team took this Capitol Hill night walk, it was less about the monuments and more about the mess behind them. The 90-minute tour threads through Washington's seedier political history—affairs, duels, murders, Civil War spies, and the kind of scandals Congress would rather forget. It's an adults-only affair, so the guide doesn't hold back. The night setting gives the marble buildings and lit-up Capitol a different edge; you're walking streets where journalists were killed and senators got clobbered on the Senate floor. Mixed crowd of history buffs and tourists keen for gossip over guidance.

Canyoneering Kanab Area, Private

When Em from our BugBitten team tackled this private canyoneering tour around Kanab, it was a proper workout — seven hours of rappelling through a slot canyon with ropes, harnesses, and all the safety kit. The vibe is small-group (no mixing with other tours), so your guide's focused on your crew. The landscape here is striking red rock country, and you're threading through narrow canyon walls where sunlight barely reaches the floor. It's not a casual stroll; you need decent fitness and a willingness to get vertical.

1 Hour Private Tubing Trip

When Sarah from our team booked this private tubing session off Hilton Head Island, she got a dedicated boat and captain for up to 12 people—no sharing with randoms. It's a straightforward hour of being towed behind a custom boat across the waters around the island, which feels busy with holiday weekenders and families doing the same thing. The vibe is casual summer fun rather than adrenaline-chasing; the captain handles all the driving, so your job is mostly to hold on and not fall off. Good for groups who want their own space without the hassle of coordinating a larger chartered operation.

Private Grand Canyon Daily Tour from Flagstaff or Williams

When Tom from our team ran this private tour, we covered the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in a comfortable air-conditioned van, stopping at scenic lookouts and using a high-powered spotting scope to pick out distant rapids, rock layers, and the occasional hiker clinging to the canyon walls. The guide—someone with 15+ years' experience—walked us through the geology, Indigenous history, and human scale of the place without feeling like a textbook. Lunch at El Tovar or a packed option from a local bakery kept us fuelled. The whole thing takes 8–9 hours and works for almost anyone, whether you're fit or just keen to stand still and stare.

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