Tours in United States

Private Wine Tour in Paso Robles

When Jake from our team booked a private wine tour in Paso Robles, Toast Tours handled the lot — picking us up from our accommodation, charting a custom route through the region's wineries, and driving us around for a full 6 hours in a spacious vehicle. Paso Robles is inland California wine country: rolling vineyards, relaxed tasting rooms, and a mix of serious wine buffs and casual day-trippers. The outfit's sold on sommelier know-how and tailoring each day to your crew's tastes and budget, whether you're novices or seasoned drinkers.

6 hoursfrom AUD $833

Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures

★ 5.0 (77)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $109

Balboa Park Electric Scooter Tour with Pictures

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this Balboa Park scooter tour, he covered the sprawling San Diego institution in 90 minutes without breaking a sweat — literally, since you're on wheels the whole time. The park itself is a proper cultural pocket: museums, gardens, and heritage buildings scattered across 1,200 acres that'd take hours to walk. This tour zips you past the Botanical Building's lily pond, the Spanish Village Arts Center, that massive Morton Bay Fig Tree, El Prado's fountain-lined drag, and the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Photos included at each stop. It's San Diego's answer to seeing a lot without the leg work.

2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch

When Tom from our team joined this 2-hour sunrise whale watch off Lahaina, the whole operation felt genuinely personal. The boat's been freshly refitted with wide sightlines and comfortable spacing—and yes, the hot pink hull apparently appeals to humpback whales as much as photographers do. The crew are long-time Maui-based, many rebuilding after the 2023 fires, and you can feel the investment in getting things right. Small groups mean you're not jostling for rail space, and the hydrophone lets you eavesdrop on whale calls underwater. Sunrise timing means reasonable odds of spotting them during their winter migration season.

Private Half-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

When Charlie from our team did this half-day canyoneering tour near Moab, we were dropped into red-rock terrain most visitors never see. Desert Highlights runs routes the founder pioneered back in the '90s—genuine technical canyoneering, not a walk down a slot. Ropes, harnesses, and proper gear get you safely through water-carved canyon systems; the guide reads the geology and ecology as you go. It's five hours of actual descent and scrambling, not sightseeing. The Moab desert is their backyard, and it shows in how they move through it.

Via Ferrata Tour

When Noah from our team tackled this via ferrata in a slot canyon, we found ourselves on something genuinely unusual — the only fixed climbing route of its kind in a slot canyon globally. The two-hour experience combines climbing, scrambling, and rappelling through a narrow, dramatic gorge with proper safety kit and guide instruction throughout. It's set in stunning canyon country where rock walls tower close, the light filters oddly, and you're moving vertically as much as horizontally. Beginners are welcome; the guides talk you through every section and clip you in properly.

Historic Garden District Walking Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team did this walking tour through Lafayette's Garden District, we got a proper sense of how the neighbourhood evolved from plantation land into a patchwork of distinct communities—American settlers, Irish immigrants, Jewish families, and large African American and Creole populations all carving out their own spaces from the 1830s onwards. It's a National Historic Landmark now, and the licensed local guide brought real cultural knowledge to the streets. The two-hour walk covers the bones of that layered history without feeling rushed, and you'll spot the architecture and street patterns that still reflect those old divisions and connections.

Emerald Cave Kayak Rental - Self Guide Colorado River

When Jake from our team rented a kayak through Emerald Cave, he got a straightforward self-guided paddle down the Colorado River through Black Canyon—no guide, no group, just 3–4 hours to explore the emerald waters at his own pace. The rental comes locked and loaded: solid Wilderness Systems kayak, paddle, life vest, dry bag, phone case, and sun hat. It's the kind of setup that lets you feel independent without sweating the gear side of things. Black Canyon itself is moody and dramatic—high red walls, quiet stretches, and that peculiar green water that gives the place its name. Suits solo paddlers or small groups who want the freedom to dawdle or push on, without a guide narrating every bend.

Half Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0 (75)

Half Day Guided Electric Bike Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

When Em from our team ran this Sonoma County e-bike tour, we rolled through vineyard country on zippy electric bikes with a guide who actually knew their stuff about the region's winemaking. The four-hour loop hit two solid local wineries for tastings, wove through scenic back roads, and wrapped with lunch from a nearby deli. It's a relaxed way to see wine country if you're after something easier than a full day on foot, and the e-bikes do the heavy lifting on the climbs. The vibe is steady-paced rather than adrenaline-heavy — more about soaking in the landscape and chat than racing through it.

Tour DeVine by Heli - Helicopter Wine Tour

When Jake from our team booked Tour DeVine by Heli, we got a very different kind of wine-country experience. You're airborne for roughly 6 hours, touching down at hand-picked Northwest wineries to taste a broad range of reds and whites (yes, it's Pinot Noir territory, but there's more to it). The day kicks off with Champagne and snacks before takeoff, includes lunch at one of the stops, and wraps with a photo opportunity back at base. It's luxe without pretension — a solid option if you want vineyard visits without the van-tour vibe.

6 hoursfrom AUD $3330

Guided Glow LED Kayak Sunset Activity in Bonita Springs

★ 5.0 (74)

Guided Glow LED Kayak Sunset Activity in Bonita Springs

When Em from our team tried this LED kayak tour out of Bonita Springs, we pedalled through mangrove tunnels at dusk watching for dolphins and manatees, then glided back under neon glow as the sun dropped. The Hobie Mirage kayaks do the heavy lifting — you can pedal or paddle at your own pace — which meant we actually covered proper distance without killing ourselves. Southwest Florida's sunset light was genuinely stunning, and the LED system transformed the return trip into something properly theatrical. Two and a half hours, small group, feels more adventure than standard paddling.

Peekaboo Slot Canyon Tour UTV and Hiking Adventure (Private)

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this two-hour tour in the US, she got a neat hybrid experience: UTV ripping across dunes followed by a hike through one of the region's tighter slot canyons. The appeal here is bundling two different activities without the hassle of booking separately. You're hitting both the adrenaline and the geology in one outing, with fewer crowds than you'd find at the major canyon tourist spots nearby. The landscape shifts from open desert to narrow red-rock passages, and the area draws a mix of adventure seekers and casual tourists.

Half Day Keewaydin Shelling and Beach Adventure (Private)

When Jake from our team booked this half-day shelling trip near Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, he was after a quieter water adventure — no crowds, just shallow-draft boats hunting for shells in the kind of spots the big tour groups can't reach. The outfit runs small (six passengers max), launches from a marina with free parking, and pitches itself on access to prime shelling zones and occasional dolphin sightings. Three hours is tight but enough to fill a bag and get a feel for the area's coastal character.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1024

★ 5.0 (73)

Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

When Noah from our team ran this Lahaina scuba dive, it was straightforward and well-managed. You're in Maui's best-kept diving neighbourhood — warm, clear water year-round, and reef access metres from the beach. The two-hour guided dive is cert-card-only (no beginners), small groups, and all gear supplied. Winter brings humpback whale songs; turtles show up most dives. The whole operation feels low-stress and built for divers who want to actually get wet without the admin headache.

Private Sailing on Beautiful Lake Michigan - Navy Pier, Chicago

When Lily from our team booked a private sailing charter on Lake Michigan, we found ourselves on a sleek sailboat with just our group and a US Coast Guard licensed captain steering from Navy Pier. Two hours gliding past Chicago's skyline—skyscrapers rising from the water, the city sprawling behind us—felt less like a sightseeing tour and more like having a mate's boat for the afternoon. Up to six people, three daily departures, and the freedom to pick your own music and route. The captain's happy to chat about what you're seeing, but the vibe is relaxation rather than rapid-fire facts.

Group Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

When Ben from our team tried this surf lesson in Hawaii, we got kitted out with board, leash, rash guard, and shoes, then spent an hour in the water with a certified instructor who actually knew their stuff. It's a straightforward, no-fuss introduction to catching waves—the kind of place where safety credentials matter and they back it up. You'll get photos and video sent over afterwards, which beats trying to get decent shots yourself while paddling about.

1 hourfrom AUD $184

Private Circle Island Tour Oahu Customizable

★ 5.0 (73)

Private Circle Island Tour Oahu Customizable

When Mia from our team ran this private circle island tour, we got a full day of Oahu's classics—north shore, windward cliffs, the eastern tip—without the bus full of strangers. The 8-hour route hits the headline spots, but the real win is the flexibility: your guide checks in at pickup, reads the room, and pivots the stops based on what actually interests your group. It's not a rigid schedule; it's more like having a local pal with a vehicle and good opinions on where to point the camera. You get the air-con van, cold water, and someone who knows the stories. Lunch and tips aren't included, and if you're staying at Ko Olina resorts, there's a separate booking code.

Private customized walking tour of Charleston

When Tom from our team took this Charleston walking tour, we got a solid grounding in the city's layered past without the theme-park feel. A licensed guide steered us through 350-plus years of colonial foundations, Civil War battles, earthquakes, and the cultural imprint of enslaved people and Gullah communities that shaped the place. The 2-hour pace meant we could actually absorb the architecture—grand townhouses, churches, public squares—rather than just tick boxes. Charleston's humid and hilly, so it's a genuine walk, not a stroll, and our guide tailored the route to what we wanted to dig into.

Craigcat Boat Tours Anna Maria Island

When Alex from our team tried this two-hour outing on Anna Maria Island, we were piloting our own small craft while a guide led the way through the Gulf waters — honestly felt like being a kid again. Gulf Islands Adventures has been running these Craigcat tours since 2018, and they're genuinely fun if you're after something active and a bit different from the standard boat-watching experience. The island itself is laid-back Florida coastal charm: quiet beaches, mangrove edges, and the kind of place where you see families and retirees mixing with younger travellers keen to get on the water. Two hours is a solid stint without feeling like a slog.

Taco 'Bout Austin Bicycle Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team pedalled this Austin circuit, it was a genuine three-hour romp through tacos, murals, and local character. You're on a guided bike ride that stops at a handful of the city's proper taco joints for genuine samples, paired with drinks along the way. The vibe is casual — a mix of hungry tourists and locals who've figured out that combining cycling with eating is just smart city planning. It's not a gruelling fitness session; it's a cruisy food-focused way to clock some of Austin's street art and neighbourhood energy without getting lost or having to pick a restaurant yourself.

Private Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara

When Alex from our team booked this Santa Barbara wine tour, we got the kind of access most visitors never see—small-batch producers who don't open their doors to walk-ins. It's just 2–8 of you in a Tesla or Mercedes, rolling between ultra-private estates where owners and winemakers pour for you seated, one-on-one. Over two days, you'll taste limited releases in barrel rooms and vineyard corners, nowhere near the crowded tasting-room bars that dominate the region. It's a proper insider's circuit.

2 daysfrom AUD $596

The Brooklyn Bridge, Heights, Dumbo Tour

★ 5.0 (71)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $275

The Brooklyn Bridge, Heights, Dumbo Tour

When Alex from our team did this 3-hour Brooklyn walking tour, we started on the Brooklyn Bridge itself—stopping multiple times to shoot the Manhattan skyline and East River views. The bridge leg is genuinely the visual highlight of any NYC walk we've tried. From there we dipped into the leafy calm of Brooklyn Heights, wandered the Promenade with its grand skyline vistas, then finished in the chaotic energy of DUMBO, where narrow lanes, galleries, and Instagram-friendly angles compete for your attention. It's a solid sampler of Brooklyn's personality in one hit.

Private Guided Hike through Peekaboo Slot Canyon

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private hike, Peekaboo Slot Canyon felt genuinely tucked away—a narrow sandstone corridor just outside Kanab that doesn't get the foot traffic of its flashier cousins. Two to three hours of walking through layered, rust-coloured rock formations that've been carved over millions of years. The vibe is quiet, almost meditative, and the guide knows the backcountry well enough to get you there smoothly. It's the kind of place that rewards showing up early and moving slowly.

"Tallest in Utah" Via Ferrata & Rappelling (4 hr)

★ 5.0 (71)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

"Tallest in Utah" Via Ferrata & Rappelling (4 hr)

When Em from our team tackled this via ferrata, we were scaling Utah's tallest vertical rock climb—over 1,000 feet of iron-stepped ascent across three pitches on private land. The route threads through a tight canyon before breaking out onto the summit, where views spill across the valley and into Zion. It's a proper physical challenge, not a casual stroll, but the engineered steps and fixed gear make it achievable for anyone with decent fitness and no major injuries. The 4.5-hour experience combines via ferrata climbing, multiple rappels, and some satisfying scrambling through narrow rock passages—genuinely thrilling if you've got the strength to back it up.

Beginner Group Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park

When Charlie from our team joined Mojave Guides for a half-day climb in Joshua Tree, it was exactly what beginner climbers need: small group, patient instruction, and proper gear from the start. You're learning actual technique on real granite walls — not gym holds — with maybe a dozen other travellers keen to try something new. The park itself is surreal: twisted Joshua trees, massive boulders, and that desert light that makes everything look a bit unreal. Four hours is enough to get the fundamentals down and actually feel the rock beneath your hands.

4 hoursfrom AUD $339

Yo! A Private Rocky Balboa Driving Tour of Philadelphia

★ 5.0 (71)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $264

Yo! A Private Rocky Balboa Driving Tour of Philadelphia

When Alex from our team ran this four-hour Rocky tour, we got the full Philly nostalgia trip without having to drive ourselves. Your guide is genuinely keen on the films—they'll quiz you on quotes and walk you through the actual neighbourhoods where it was shot. You'll hit Rocky's apartment, Mick's Gym, the Italian Market where he trained, a cemetery visit to Adrian and Paulie's headstones (yes, those exist), and finish at the Museum of Art steps for the famous jog-and-pose moment. It's a tight private van with a local who knows their stuff.

CLEAR Kayak Sunset & Light Tour - Bonita Springs / Ft Myers Beach

When Jake from our BugBitten team paddled out on Paddle Naples' clear kayak sunset tour near Bonita Springs, it was a straightforward evening on the water—two hours in see-through tandem kayaks rigged with coloured LED lights, searching for dolphins, manatees, and wading birds around Big Hickory Island. The setup is refreshingly simple: a 15-minute paddle to the main channel, then cruising shallow waters where marine life congregates year-round. It's the kind of thing families and couples book together, and the novelty of paddling in a transparent hull definitely lands.

Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this six to seven hour Big Island tour, we got a solid hit on the major volcanic and natural landmarks most people actually want to see. A Native Hawaiian guide drove our group through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hitting Kilauea (still one of the world's most active volcanoes), steam vents, sulfur banks, lava tubes, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and botanical gardens. The coach is comfortable with reclining seats, and the entire vibe centres on authentic local perspective rather than surface-level tourism. It's a proper working day outdoors across the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscape.

Cruisin Tikis Marathon - Sunset Tiki Cruise

Cruisin Tikis Marathon - Sunset Tiki Cruise

When Alex from our team booked the Cruisin Tikis Marathon sunset cruise in the Florida Keys, we were after a low-key evening on the water—and that's exactly what we got. This 2-hour tiki boat experience drifts you out to catch the Keys sunset from the middle of the water, no crowded dock in sight. You bring your own drinks, string up some music on their radio, and float around with a cooler of ice and water while the sky does its thing. It's straightforward, casual, and suited to pretty much any fitness level or age.

Goat Yoga with Miniature Goats In Maui

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tried Maui Goat Yoga, she found herself on a hillside in Upcountry Maui doing downward dog while miniature goats wandered across yoga mats—the only experience like it in Hawaii. This two-hour session blends stretching with the oddly meditative chaos of goats hopping on shoulders, bleating during savasana, and generally refusing to respect personal space. It's part yoga class, part petting zoo, set against proper Maui views at sunrise. The vibe is genuinely playful rather than Instagram-forced, and the crew who runs it are local and clearly love both their goats and their visitors.

2 hoursfrom AUD $83

Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo

Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, he got a solid three-hour snapshot of New Orleans' two most storied neighbourhoods without the usual crowds. You start in the French Quarter — narrow streets, colonial architecture, the bones of the city's multicultural past — then hop in a minivan and head upriver to the Garden District's oak-lined avenues and antebellum mansions. The combo works because you see both sides: the dense, chaotic birthplace and the sprawling wealth that followed. A guide walks you through the geography and history while you're on foot in spots like Jackson Square and outside Lafayette Cemetery, where the tour riffs on the city's famous above-ground burial culture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $636

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $840

Private DC Monuments at Night Bike Tour

When Tom from our team pedalled this DC monuments tour after dark, the city felt entirely different — marble landmarks glowing against black sky, barely any other tourists around, and the usual Washington heat well and truly gone. You get a private guide who meets you wherever you're staying, takes you on low-traffic routes, and the whole thing runs 2.5 to 3 hours at a pace that suits you. Bikes, lights, and snacks are all sorted. It's the kind of tour where you actually soak in the sights instead of dodging crowds and car fumes.

Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Waikiki

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $550

Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Waikiki

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private catamaran cruise out of Kewalo Basin in Honolulu, she got two hours of open water, coastline views, and a genuine shot at spotting turtles or dolphins without fighting a crowded boat. The catamaran heads northeast toward Diamond Head, anchors in calm water, and lets you swim, snorkel, or just float around soaking it in. It's your own vessel, your own soundtrack via Bluetooth, and a local skipper with real knowledge of Oahu's coastal history and culture. The whole thing hinges on timing the sunset properly and the ocean cooperating — but when it clicks, it's a proper way to finish the day.

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

When Sarah from our team booked this Santa Barbara wine tour, we knew we were after something beyond the usual tasting-room shuffle. Sustainable Wine Tours runs small groups (max six) to private, appointment-only vineyards across the region—no commercial crowds, no standing at bars. You're tasting with winemakers and owners themselves, rolling between cellars and barrel rooms in a Mercedes. The day includes a seated lunch and cheese, plus water and wine throughout. It's pitched at couples after a quieter, more personal experience, and the operator's strict no-bachelorette policy keeps the vibe serious about the wine.

Guided Alpine Lake Float and Hike - Southern Bitterroot Mountains

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this alpine lake float and hike in the Southern Bitterroot Mountains, she found herself in genuinely wild terrain—the kind where unmaintained trails and seasonal water crossings keep casual walkers honest. This is a hybrid day that pairs a proper mountain hike with a packraft float down a glacial canyon, a combo you won't find anywhere else in the region. The forest here is rugged, moody, and demands respect; the crew keeps groups small (max 4 packrafts), and your guide carries proper safety kit and GPS comms. It's six hours of real adventure, not a stroll.

Private White Pocket Vermilion Tour

When Jake from our team drove out to White Pocket, we found ourselves in genuinely alien terrain — white sandstone mounds cracked into geometric patterns, with burnt orange and crimson layers bleeding underneath. This remote corner of Arizona feels less like Earth and more like a film set. The 7–9 hour private tour hauls you across rough tracks in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at several vantage points for walking and photography. It's pure geology theatre, and the payoff is real: especially after summer storms when reflection pools turn the whole place into a mirror maze.

★ 5.0 (69)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Haleakala Sunset and Astronomy Tour

When Charlie from our team did Haleakalā's sunset and astronomy tour, we wound up at the summit of a volcano in the middle of the Pacific—all in one afternoon. You climb 10,000 feet through the park on a scenic drive with your guide, learn the geology and ecology of the place, and plant yourself at the rim to watch the sun drop into the clouds. Once it's dark, the real show starts: the night sky here is genuinely dark, and you get a proper look through a telescope at what's actually above you. The tour runs about five and a half hours, tops out at seven people, and leans on warmth and comfort—they bring chairs, layers, hot drinks—while you bring your own dinner. The drive alone is worth it; the stars are a bonus.

Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

When Tom from our team tried this beginner paddleboard lesson at Makena Landing, we got the full gentle introduction: shoreside briefing, guided entry into the water, then a solid hour paddling in what locals call Turtle Town. The vibe here is calm and protected—you're in the heart of Wailea-Makena's coastline with Haleakala Crater visible from the water. It's just your group and the guides, so no jostling for space with strangers. Two hours total, pitched at anyone who's never stood on a board before.

2 hoursfrom AUD $225

Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow

★ 5.0 (68)