Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $605

Vietnam

Saigon Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By scooter with Student

Explore Saigon's backstreets and food stalls by motorbike with a local guide steering while you soak in the sights. This 4-hour tour bypasses the tourist drag and heads into working-class neighbourhoods across districts 3, 5, and 10, plus the warren of Chinatown. You'll taste nine dishes and drinks—from bánh mì to grilled banana—at hole-in-the-wall vendors where locals actually eat. The operator runs the top-rated motorbike outfit in Ho Chi Minh City with over 15,000 customer reviews.

Private Boat Trip - Closed Group Whelk Frame by Drumond I

When Sarah from our team booked the Drumond I private boat, we got a 4–7 hour closed-group experience on Brazil's waters with serious flexibility built in. It's a straightforward setup: you hire the vessel, bring your own food or add a customisable buffet package, and spend the day anchored or cruising with a crew focused on what you actually want. The vibe feels low-key—no cattle-call tourism, no fixed itinerary you didn't ask for. Small groups or families who want control over the day will find this refreshing.

PRIVATE TOUR-Ultimate Circle Island Tour of Oahu

★ 5.0 (158)

United States

PRIVATE TOUR-Ultimate Circle Island Tour of Oahu

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private Circle Island tour, he appreciated the flexibility to shape the day around what actually interested him rather than following a rigid itinerary. You get a full eight hours looping Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver handling the navigation — hit remote beaches, spot turtles, tick off historical sites, and graze on local kai at spots you choose. Groups up to 14 work well for families or mates who want to move together without the tour-bus crowd. It runs Monday to Saturday, pickup around 7am, and you're steering the ship after booking.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1058

Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete

★ 5.0 (155)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $198

Greece

Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete

When Tom from our team ran this six-hour Cretan wines and olive oil tour, we got a proper education in what makes this island tick. You'll hit a working olive mill, a family-run organic winery, a distillery with an ancient press, a traditional tavern lunch, and a pottery studio in a village famous for the craft. The route threads through the heartland of Crete's wine and oil country — places that have been producing since Minoan times and still dominate Greece's output. It's a circuit for people genuinely keen on tasting and learning, not just ticking boxes.

★ 5.0 (154)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Hidden Waterfalls Hiking Adventure

When Charlie from our team tackled this hike near Los Cabos, we found a genuinely quiet corner of Baja—a canyon descent to a waterfall where you can swim and laze without the resort crowds. The 7-hour day includes roughly 1.5 hours of driving each way through scrubby countryside (worth it for the peace), a moderate scramble down to the water, and a stop for craft ice cream on the way home. It's a solid escape if you're after nature that feels removed, though the drive means you're committing the bulk of your day to getting there and back.

7 hoursfrom AUD $253

Private Custom Singapore Walking Tour (4–8 Hrs, Flexible Plan)

★ 5.0 (153)

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $325

Singapore

Private Custom Singapore Walking Tour (4–8 Hrs, Flexible Plan)

When Charlie from our team ran this custom walking tour, we got a proper feel for how Singapore actually works — not just the postcard sights. You're paired with a local guide who shapes the itinerary around what matters to you: colonial history, hawker culture, neighbourhood life, politics, architecture, the lot. Hotel pick-up, flexible timing (4 to 8 hours), and all public transport included. It's a private experience, so just your crew and the guide, moving through everything from Marina Bay and Chinatown to quieter spots like Tiong Barhu. Works for first-timers wanting the real story, or anyone short on time but keen to dig deeper than the typical tourist loop.

★ 5.0 (153)

🐠 Water Activities

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $344

Private Cenotes tour

When Em from our team ran this private cenotes tour, we spent a solid 4–6 hours exploring two starkly different sinkholes near Cancún or Playa del Carmen. The first was a cave cenote with an underground river, limestone walls towering overhead, and water so clear you could see the bottom. The second opened onto a natural pool ringed by mangroves, small fish darting everywhere. It's genuinely a landscape you won't find elsewhere—these freshwater systems are unique to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and the vibe shifts from eerily quiet underground to bright, open-air tropical.

★ 5.0 (152)

United States

The Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure

When Sarah from our team tackled the Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure near Kanab, Utah, it delivered exactly what it promised: a genuine canyoneering experience without the ego. Five hours of hiking, scrambling, and rappelling through narrow sandstone corridors that feel genuinely remote despite being on the edge of Zion territory. The slot canyons here are tight, sculptural, and a proper workout—but the crew were solid about scaling difficulty to the group's abilities. Mostly solo adventurers and small groups of mates rather than tour-bus crowds, which kept the vibe real.

5 hoursfrom AUD $253

★ 5.0 (150)

Bali · Indonesia

Balinese Life Style Tour

This driver-led tour moves beyond the temple circuit to show how Balinese people actually live. You'll travel with an experienced English-speaking driver (20+ years on the job) in an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting neighbourhoods and daily spaces tourists typically miss. The tour runs at a pace suitable for most fitness levels, though it's not ideal if you're pregnant. Bring your own breakfast plans and budget separately for meals and entry fees.

8 hoursfrom AUD $114

★ 5.0 (150)

Italy

Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car

A private seven-hour guided tour of Rome's classical landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in your own air-conditioned car. You'll visit the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), catacombs, Appian Way, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain at your own pace, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel. The guide shares stories about Roman history and culture at each stop. Tickets to major sites and meals are arranged separately, giving you flexibility over timing and spend.

7 hoursfrom AUD $645

★ 5.0 (150)

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $383

Italy

Amalfi Coast tour

A 4–5 hour guided drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a local driver who knows every bend and village on this dramatic stretch of southern Italy. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at key viewpoints and settlements to absorb the landscape at your own pace. The route winds through clifftop towns, past terraced lemon groves, and alongside the Tyrrhenian Sea—best suited for those wanting an overview without the hiking.

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Pelion Boat Trip to "Poseidon's Caves"

When Alex from our team took this speedboat trip from North Pelion, we shot out across the Aegean toward sea caves that supposedly belong to Poseidon himself. The 45–50 minute ride from Agios Ioannis cruises past a string of pebble beaches—Plaka, Agioi Saranta, Horefto, Omvrios—before arriving at caves you can either view from the boat or slip into the water to explore. It's a compact, energetic morning that trades hiking boots for spray jackets and relies entirely on the sea cooperating.

4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

Pack four distinct experiences into a single 10-hour day around Chiang Mai: trek up a natural limestone waterfall that feels like walking on stone, spend time with elephants at a sanctuary run without exploitation, meet Karen hill tribe villagers with elongated neck rings, and choose between white-water or bamboo rafting through local waterways. You'll be driven in air-conditioned comfort between sites with a guide, get a proper lunch, and finish knowing you've covered genuine ground—both literally and culturally.

10 hoursfrom AUD $120

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

United Kingdom

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this Manchester wine tour, it felt less like a formal tasting and more like a local mate showing you around. Four hours takes you through the city's best wine bars and pubs—the kind of spots where the staff actually know what they're talking about. You'll taste six to eight different wines (roughly two-thirds of a bottle total) paired with proper snacks at each stop, from Spanish croquetas to oysters. The groups cap at 12 people, so there's room to chat without feeling herded. Between venues, your guide—a qualified Manchester local—points out bits of the city's history worth knowing.

Hoi An Eco Cooking Class With Kien Nguyen Cooking

Spend five hours cooking Vietnamese country food in Hoi An's countryside with Chef Kien Nguyen. You'll start at a bustling local market to source ingredients directly from vendors, then head to a rural kitchen where you'll prepare and eat lunch together. A basket boat ride through the water coconut forest rounds out the experience, giving you both kitchen skills and a genuine taste of village life beyond the tourist centre.

5 hoursfrom AUD $51

Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

Portugal

Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

When Tom from our team booked the Full Day Madeira Island Tour, we got an 8.5-hour romp across the island in an open-roof 4x4 with a maximum of 6 people per run. The operator pitches this as part cultural deep-dive, part off-road adventure — hitting Madeira's iconic spots while tackling terrain only a proper all-terrain vehicle can handle. It's a blend of sightseeing and genuine exploration, the kind of day that leaves you dusty and grinning. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; your guide doubles as driver.

8h 30mfrom AUD $116

Private Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum & Khan El Kahlili Bazaar

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $141

Egypt

Private Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum & Khan El Kahlili Bazaar

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this Cairo circuit, it hit the big three: Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili bazaar in one long hit. You're collected from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and shuttled between spots with a proper Egyptology guide narrating the whole show. It's a solid five to eight hours depending on how long you linger at each stop — the kind of day that covers the essentials without feeling rushed if you pace it right. The guide makes or breaks it; a good one transforms standing in front of ancient stones into actual understanding rather than just photo-op tourism.

Countryside Cycling Tour. T1.0 by Matahari

★ 5.0 (148)

Malaysia

Countryside Cycling Tour. T1.0 by Matahari

When Charlie from our team ran this five-hour countryside cycling tour with Matahari, we pedalled through rural Malaysia with a support vehicle trailing behind — a proper safety net on quieter roads. The outfit's locally-owned and built around showing real village life rather than polished attractions. You're cycling past working farms and small communities, stopping to eat dishes locals actually eat, not tourist versions. It's pitched at all fitness levels, though the undulating terrain and Malaysian heat mean you're working for it. The crew handles everything from bike maintenance to snacks, and they're genuinely invested in making sure tourism money lands back in the villages you pass through.

Ninh Binh Private Tour to Mua Cave Trang An Grottoes From Hanoi

This 11-hour private tour whisks you from Hanoi into Ninh Binh's karst landscape, combining physical exploration with rural immersion. You'll scramble up Mua Cave's steep stairs for panoramic views, pedal through emerald rice paddies ringed by limestone peaks, visit working farmsteads to see how locals live, then drift by boat through the flooded grottoes of Trang An—a UNESCO-listed site. A guide, meals, and all park fees are included, making this a self-contained day that captures northern Vietnam's geological drama and agrarian rhythms.

11 hoursfrom AUD $227

Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath

★ 5.0 (147)

United Kingdom

Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath

When Charlie from our team did this half-day tour from Bath, we headed straight to Stonehenge with a guide who's clocked up over 500 visits to the site. The private setup meant no queue drama—fast-track tickets were sorted—and we rolled around the Wiltshire landscape in our own air-conditioned car with just our small group. Four hours is a proper chunk of time to walk the site, soak in the scale of the thing, and actually absorb some of the archaeology without feeling rushed. The guide's local knowledge made the difference between staring at rocks and understanding why they matter.

Hot air balloon flight to Marrakech + Berber Breakfast

When Jake from our team did this hot air balloon flight, he got picked up before dawn and drifted over Marrakech's red-clay sprawl, the Atlas Mountains shadowing the horizon, and dotted Berber settlements below. The 5-hour experience starts with the float itself—you're up for roughly an hour, watching the city and surrounding desert come alive in golden morning light—then lands for a proper Berber breakfast in the countryside. It's a solid way to see the landscape from a completely different angle, and the breakfast caps it off nicely rather than rushing you back to the medina.

Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up

A private five-hour excursion from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) that takes you north into Catalonia's dramatic mountain landscape to explore Montserrat Monastery, one of Spain's most significant religious centres. Your driver guides you through the natural park, past otherworldly rock formations, then into the monastery complex itself where you'll witness the renowned Boys' Choir (subject to schedule), pay respects at the Black Madonna shrine, and sample four traditional liqueurs crafted by the resident monks at a local market stall.

Riverside Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour

Spend four hours at a riverside cooking school in Khao Lak learning to prepare Thai dishes from chef Apple, with views over the town's waterway. Pick either the morning session (includes a local market tour) or afternoon option (finishes with a traditional sweet dessert). The school supplies all ingredients, English-language guidance, and hotel transfers. Minimum two participants required.

4 hoursfrom AUD $94

Tulum Private Tour – Ruins, Cenote Xunaan Ha & Taak Bi Ha

★ 5.0 (144)

Tulum Private Tour – Ruins, Cenote Xunaan Ha & Taak Bi Ha

When Tom from our team ran this private Tulum tour, we kicked off early to beat the coach groups swarming the clifftop ruins. The 6-hour loop hits the main draws: the Mayan site itself (genuinely stunning overlooking the Caribbean), two cenotes — one open-air and one tucked underground — and a beachside meal from local fishermen. The pace is yours to set, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and there's no herding. It's the Riviera Maya condensed into a day, tailored to your group's rhythm rather than a tour operator's schedule.

6 hoursfrom AUD $352

Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise

★ 5.0 (144)

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $414

Portugal

Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise

When Lily from our team ran this private Douro Valley tour, it ticked all the boxes for a proper wine-and-scenery day out of Porto. You're picked up early from the city centre, driven into the terraced hillsides where port grapes have been grown for centuries, and taken through a boutique winery to taste both Port and DOC Douro wines. There's a one-hour Rabelo boat cruise on the river itself (the woody, low-slung boats you see in all the postcards), then lunch in Pinhão village before the drive back. Roughly 9–10 hours door-to-door, and the whole thing is yours alone—no shared van or guide shuffle.

Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb

★ 5.0 (143)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $281

Croatia

Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this private tour from Zagreb, we got a proper taste of Croatia's lakeland without fighting crowds. The day loops through Rastoke, a village built around old watermills, then into Plitvice Lakes National Park — a sprawl of 16 interconnected lakes ringed by forest and fed by waterfalls. You pick your own pace through the park, and the guide stays focused on your group the whole time. Lunch is a spread of homemade cheese and cured meats from a family farm, sometimes with peka (meat slow-cooked under cast iron). The full outing runs 10–12 hours door-to-door, so it's a proper day out, not a quick tick-box.

Authentic Food Tour in Agadir - Eat Like A Local

★ 5.0 (143)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $239

Morocco

Authentic Food Tour in Agadir - Eat Like A Local

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this food tour in Agadir, she ate her way through a proper cross-section of Moroccan home cooking—not the tourist-trap versions. You'll start at a local restaurant, weave through specialty shops picking up ingredients and stories, then finish in your guide's family home where his mum has cooked a spread of 12+ dishes: slow-cooked tagines, the spiced meat-and-fruit mrouzia, hearty harira soup, crispy briouats, and sweets with proper Moroccan mint tea. It's intimate (groups capped at 8), four hours total, and leans heavily on the 'why' behind each dish rather than just the 'what.' Vegetarians are catered for.

Serene Experience Spa Package

This four-hour spa package in Vietnam combines traditional treatments with natural ingredients to leave you feeling restored. You'll begin with a warm soak to prepare your skin, followed by a coconut body scrub that sloughs away dead cells and reveals fresher skin beneath. A nourishing coconut wrap seals in moisture, while the signature golden therapy targets tension and toxin release. The session concludes with a facial massage using plant-based oils. Herbal tea and dried fruit snacks are provided throughout.

Privately Guided Half Day Hike

When Ben from our team booked this half-day hike out of Asheville, we got to dial in exactly what we wanted — steep peak, gentle forest walk, waterfall spotting, wildflowers — and the outfit tailored the whole thing to match. You'll meet the guide downtown at 8:30am and spend roughly 4 to 5 hours total (including getting to the trailhead) doing the actual walking. The Blue Ridge area around here is proper beautiful: dense forests, creek crossings, ridgeline views depending on which route you pick. It's a laid-back vibe, no massive tour groups, just you and a local who knows the land.

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch

When Alex from our team booked this private DMZ tour, we knew we were after something different — and this delivered. Led by Jun, a defector who escaped North Korea in 2017, the experience pairs visits to key DMZ sites with lunch at a restaurant run by North Korean defectors. You get the standard border-area geography lesson, but the real pull is Jun's firsthand perspective and the food stories that come with it. The whole thing runs 7–8 hours and includes hotel pickup, all entry fees, and that lunch. It's a smaller group experience, which means actual conversation rather than megaphone commentary.

★ 5.0 (141)

🛕 Culture & History

Turkey

Private Old City Guided Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this private Old City tour in Istanbul, she got the full historical rundown on the big-ticket monuments—Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome—without the queue stress. A professional guide walks you through each site, unpacking the layers of history that make them tick rather than just ticking boxes. The tour spans 5–7 hours depending on your pace and interests, and you can shuffle the itinerary to suit what you actually want to see. It's the kind of tour that works for solo travellers, couples, and groups who'd rather have someone who knows the deep stuff along for the ride.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $322

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

★ 5.0 (139)

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1413

United States

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

When Sarah from our team took the Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles, she spent a half-day cruising through the city in a restored 1970s soft-top—the kind of ride that makes you feel like you're in an old Hollywood film. The route winds through Beverly Hills' mansion-lined streets, past the Hollywood Sign, and down the Walk of Fame, with stops at celebrity hangouts for coffee or juice. Your guide handles the driving and commentary, so you're just sitting back in the open air, taking in the sprawl of LA. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on what you book; longer means more ground covered.

Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider

★ 5.0 (138)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $90

Vietnam

Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider

Ride the legendary Hai Van Pass on the back of a motorcycle with an experienced guide, crossing from Đà Nẵng or Hội An to Huế through Vietnam's most dramatic coastal mountain pass. This 6–8 hour journey includes a private bike, bottled water, and a guide who speaks English. The route combines winding mountain roads with coastal views and stops at notable spots along the way. You'll spend roughly 4 hours exploring and riding, with the rest devoted to travel.

Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

When Noah from our BugBitten team hit the water in Puerto Vallarta, he found a straightforward surf lesson that works across the bay's different breaks—whether you're picking it up for the first time or refining technique. The school runs sessions in Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, and Mita, matching you to conditions that suit your level. You get collected from your hotel, spend four hours in the water with instructors who actually surf themselves, and leave with kit sorted (boards, rash guards, breakfast) and a handful of free photos to prove it happened. The vibe is low-pressure: one-on-one attention, solid gear, and a crew that treats learning like a process, not a box to tick.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $298

Portugal

Algarve Coast Full-Day Private Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this private coastal tour, we wound through the central Algarve hitting the standout stops: a clifftop chapel with proper views, a working fishing village, a river fort, and the postcard-perfect town of Lagos. It's a 7–9 hour loop that works as a self-paced alternative to coach tours—you get a driver and a vehicle to yourself, which means no waiting for other groups and flexibility to linger where it clicks. The coast here is genuinely dramatic: golden cliffs, rock arches, and that particular southern Portuguese light that photographers obsess over. Packed with stops but never rushed.

Full-Day Private Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Car&Licensed Guide)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $429

Turkey

Full-Day Private Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Car&Licensed Guide)

When Noah from our team ran this private Cappadocia tour, we skipped the tour-bus shuffle and got a proper driver and licensed guide to ourselves for the day. You'll hit the standout spots—fairy chimneys, cave churches, viewpoints—plus duck into one of the underground cities that honeycomb the region. It's a solid 6 to 8 hours of poking around Cappadocia's strange geological landscape at a pace that actually lets you breathe. The car keeps you cool between stops, and your guide steers you toward the quieter corners instead of where 50 other groups are jostling for photos.

Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $68

Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid

When Ben from our team ran this private tour, we skipped the packed-out coach queues and hit Chichen Itza at opening time — a proper advantage for decent photos and breathing room among the ruins. The nine-hour day takes you through the UNESCO site itself, then down into Cenote Oxman, a subterranean cenote tucked inside a 1746 hacienda, before lunch in the colonial town of Valladolid. You get a dedicated driver and guide, a cooled vehicle, and the flexibility to tweak the route to suit your pace. Most of the time is travel, so it's less a leisurely wander and more a well-paced hit of three distinct spots across the Yucatán.

Day Trip Motorbike Tour in Hai Van Pass.

Ride the Hai Van Pass loop on the back of a motorbike, navigating one of Vietnam's most celebrated coastal passes over seven to eight hours. This route cuts through dramatic mountain scenery, threads past fishing villages, and dips down to pristine beaches between Danang and Hue. You'll experience the switchbacks and sea views that have made this stretch legendary among riders, with a local driver handling the bike whilst you absorb the landscape and stop at viewpoints along the way.

★ 5.0 (136)