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Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace with All Inclusive

★ 5.0 (31)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Indonesia

Private Tour : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace with All Inclusive

Climb Bali's second-highest volcano in darkness, reaching the 1,717-metre summit of Mount Batur just as dawn breaks across the island. Your private guide leads the ascent, and you'll refuel with breakfast at the top before descending to explore emerald rice terraces. The 10-hour experience includes hotel transfers, all entrance fees, and a torch to navigate the pre-dawn scramble.

10 hoursfrom AUD $106

Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

When Ben from our team joined this walking tour, it was a sharp reminder that Liverpool's most compelling stories often centre on the women who shaped the city. Over two hours, the guide weaves together past and present—from figures who've left their mark on UK culture to those quietly reshaping the city today. The route threads through iconic landmarks and tucked-away corners most visitors miss, with plenty of stops for photos. It's relaxed pacing, manageable distances, and the crowd tends toward curious locals and travellers keen to dig deeper than the standard heritage trail.

E-Bike Private Half-Day Dead Horse Point Mountain Biking Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this private e-bike tour around Dead Horse Point, she got the full Moab mountain biking scene without the hassle of navigating or keeping up with a larger group. You're riding through one of the world's most celebrated mountain biking regions on e-bikes—which means the landscape does the heavy lifting while you focus on the terrain and views. The four-hour outing keeps things manageable; your guide handles route-finding and safety protocols, throwing in pointers if you need them. The red rock sprawl and canyon views here are genuinely spectacular, and doing it with your own guide means the pace is yours alone.

Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour

Set sail on a spacious catamaran from Raby Bay for an afternoon exploring Moreton Bay Marine Park. You'll get hands-on tuition at the helm, swim in clear waters, paddle on boards, or stretch out on the deck with a drink whilst drifting past untouched islands. The bay's residents—dolphins, turtles, dugongs—often make appearances. Antipasto and fresh fruit come aboard; bring your own wine if you fancy it. Suits everyone from solo sailors to multi-generation groups.

Midtown NYC Photo Safari

When Em from our BugBitten team did this Manhattan photo workshop, we were surprised how much ground three hours covered. You're out in Midtown's actual streets with a pro photographer who coaches you on composition, framing, and camera settings in real time—whether you're shooting on a phone or a DSLR. The city itself becomes your studio. It's less classroom lecture, more walking and shooting with someone who knows how to spot a decent frame. The mix of tourists and locals keeps the energy casual, and there's no pretence about skill level—beginners fit right in.

Mount Batur Jeep Tour

Experience Mount Batur's volcanic landscape via 4x4 jeep, departing pre-dawn to catch sunrise over the black lava fields near Kintamani. This 7–8 hour outing takes you across rugged terrain while local guides explain the region's eruption history and highland traditions. After the sunrise spectacle, settle in for breakfast with unobstructed views of the volcano itself, surrounded by the crisp mountain air and misty valleys that define Bali's cooler interior.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $50

★ 5.0 (31)

✈️ Transfers

Greece

Athens Private Airport Transfers: Arrivals and Departures

When Tom from our BugBitten team used this Athens airport transfer service, it delivered exactly what it promised: a straightforward, stress-free ride between the airport and accommodation. You get a private vehicle, English-speaking driver, and WiFi for the 30–50 minute journey — no shared minibus waits or multi-stop runarounds. It's pitched at travellers who'd rather pay a bit more to skip the airport taxi queues and uncertainty. The driver meets you at arrivals and gets you where you're going without fuss.

30 min – 50 minfrom AUD $55

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Osaka: Bonsai Making with a Local Guide

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this Osaka bonsai class, she walked away with a handmade piece she could actually fly home. You'll spend an hour with a local English-speaking guide learning the philosophy behind these miniature trees, then craft your own using dried, preserved materials — no ongoing maintenance needed. The studio feels intimate and hands-on rather than rushed; you're picking styles, arranging branches and leaves, and genuinely engaging with the craft rather than just watching a demo. It's the kind of activity that sits nicely between tourist tick-box and something that sticks with you.

Bali road bike hire / rent

Rent a road bike in Bali for 2 to 21 days and tackle Bali's varied terrain on two wheels. Choose between lightweight alloy and carbon frames, each fitted with reliable Shimano groupsets ranging from entry-level Sora to electronic Ultegra Di2. Ideal for cyclists keen to explore the island's winding coastal roads and highland routes at their own pace, whether you're after a weekend escape or an extended cycling adventure.

2 days – 21 daysfrom AUD $78

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Sightseeing by Bike & Photo Shooting

Explore [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s most compelling neighbourhoods on two wheels whilst a guide captures every moment. This 3.5-hour cycle takes you through the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes, past Gaudí's architectural marvels—Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló—along the Mediterranean waterfront, and finishes at the cathedral. Your guide acts as both navigator and photographer, so you can focus on the ride and the views rather than wrestling with camera angles.

Pizza Class experience on Amalfi coast

Learn to hand-stretch and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza on the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in this three-hour class. A local instructor walks you through dough fermentation, sauce application, and wood-fired oven technique, then you'll cook your own pie and eat it straightaway. The experience includes aperitivo-style bruschetta, local wine, and homemade limoncello to finish.

Authentic Mykonos bike tour

When Sarah from our team rode this 4-hour Mykonos bike tour, we got a genuine feel for how locals move through the island. Starting from an organic vineyard, the route covers 15km of mixed terrain—urban streets, easy off-road sections, quiet villages, and a swim-worthy beach. You're guided by people who actually live here, not passing through. It's pitched at intermediate riders comfortable with some grit, and the whole thing hinges on mixing cultural stops (a working monastery, interpretative chats about Mykonian life) with swimming time and vineyard chill-out at the end.

Da Nang Airport Transfer to Hoi An

Direct airport-to-hotel transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver handles the route without detours, getting you settled into your accommodation efficiently. The journey takes roughly 45 minutes depending on traffic. Vehicles range from SUVs to minivans, all well-maintained with experienced drivers who know the roads.

Hoi An Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Hoi An food tour, we bounced between seven or eight hole-in-the-wall spots across the ancient town and into Tra Que Village, hitting 15+ tastings of recipes that've been ticking along for centuries. It's a tight crew — eight guests max — so you're not shuffling behind a crowd. The whole thing unfolds over four hours with a tuk-tuk jaunt thrown in. You'll eat properly, move at a good pace, and get the read on how locals actually eat rather than what the postcard version peddles.

4 hoursfrom AUD $66

Costa Brava and Medieval Town Private Tour from Barcelona

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Costa Brava and Medieval Town Private Tour from Barcelona

A 10.5-hour private tour combining the Costa Brava coastline with a medieval town inland from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona). Travel through three distinct bays by car, stopping at secluded coves and villages that showcase Catalonia's rugged shoreline and architectural heritage. Your own driver navigates whilst you explore hidden beaches, sample local character, and absorb the region's contrasting landscapes—from sea cliffs to stone-built settlements. Lunch is on you; everything else, including transport and beach kit, is sorted.

10h 30mfrom AUD $399

Highlights of London Full Day Private Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Highlights of London Full Day Private Guided Tour

When Mia from our team ran this private London tour, she covered the major hits in one solid day—Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, a Thames ferry, and the Tower of London. The guide steered her to the Changing of the Guard from local vantage points rather than the gate crush, then walked the parade route itself. London's a working city with tourists everywhere, but a private guide means you move at your own pace and skip the ticket queues at the Tower. Six and a half hours feels tight for everything, but doable if you're selective about stops.

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.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $42

Bali Quad ATV and Rafting Private Adventure

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Indonesia

Bali Quad ATV and Rafting Private Adventure

Spend four hours chasing adrenaline across Bali's waterways and backcountry. Begin with a two-hour white water run down the Ayung River, then swap your paddle for handlebars on an ATV across rice paddies, rural settlements and jungle tracks. You'll get a shower break between activities, lunch included, and private transport throughout. Best suited to those comfortable with sustained physical exertion and high heart rates.

Milan Duomo Express Small Group Tour with Terrace Access Included

A guided tour of Milan's Duomo with priority entry and terrace access, capped at six people for a more intimate experience. Your English-speaking guide walks you through the cathedral's Gothic interior, sharing stories of its construction and Napoleon's 1805 coronation, then you have unscheduled time on the rooftop terrace to wander among the ornate spires and soak in views across Milan toward the Alps. The whole experience runs about ninety minutes.

Gran Canaria: Small Group Sup Yoga Experience.

Stand-up paddleboard yoga off Arguineguin in Gran Canaria blends mindfulness with ocean swells over 90 minutes. Small groups of up to four mean you're never crowded, whether solo or with friends. The fishing village sits on warm waters year-round, backed by reliable transport links and within striking distance of Mogán and Maspalomas for the rest of your day.

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Milano

A nine-hour private wine tour departing Milan led by a Piemonte-born winemaker who owns local vineyards. You'll visit two working wineries in the Barolo and Barbaresco region, tasting wines directly with someone who grows and produces them. This is a chance to move beyond standard tourist routes and learn winemaking from someone whose family has roots deep in these celebrated hills. Lunch can be added separately.

4X4 ROUTE THROUGH THE AMBROZ VALLEY. Minimum 4 people

Navigate remote forest tracks through the Ambroz Valley's protected landscape in a 4x4, cutting across mid-mountain terrain in Extremadura, Spain. This three to four-hour expedition takes you into ecosystems rarely accessed on foot, where dense woodland and rocky slopes reveal the region's wild interior. Minimum group of four.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $67

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

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.

Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking Class in Venice with Market Tour

Learn to cook plant-based Italian classics in a Venice kitchen, starting with a guided ramble through local markets to source seasonal vegetables. Over three hours, you'll knead fresh pasta by hand, top pizzas and focaccias with heritage grains, and prepare traditional meat-free dishes that have fed Italians for centuries. Taste your creations paired with wine and prosecco as you explore why Italian cucina verde runs far deeper than pasta alone.

From Hanoi: 2 Days Luxury Sapa Trek & Fansipan Peak with Dcar

This two-day trek from Hanoi takes you into Sapa's mountain villages where H'mong, Dzao, and Tay communities live much as they have for generations. You'll descend through Muong Hoa Valley past terraced fields and waterfalls, visiting traditional stilt houses and watching artisans at work. The route passes Cat Cat village, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, each offering glimpses of daily rhythms shaped by local customs and Chinese cultural influences. Transport, accommodation, meals, and an English-speaking guide are included; the cable car up Fansipan peak is extra.

2 daysfrom AUD $156

Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio private tour from Athens

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio private tour from Athens

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this private tour, we headed south from Athens into the Peloponnese—crossing the dramatic Corinth Canal to reach three heavyweight historical sites. Mycenae, with its Agamemnon mythology, Epidaurus and its famously perfect theatre acoustics, and the pretty coastal town of Nafplio make up a meaty day of ancient Greek history. It's an 8–9 hour loop in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver who knows the stories but won't follow you into the archaeological zones themselves. The route matters: you're tracing some of the West's most important cultural footprints, and the landscape—those imposing Corinth cliffs, the Peloponnese sprawl—makes it feel substantial, not rushed.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $776

Above & Beyond Palaiokastritsa Corfu Vespa Scooter Tour

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Greece

Above & Beyond Palaiokastritsa Corfu Vespa Scooter Tour

When Alex from our team took the handlebars on this Vespa tour around Corfu, it was clear this wasn't a casual coastal pootle—it's a proper ride for experienced scooter pilots. You're talking 4–5 hours threading mountain roads and village laneways that most tourists never see, hitting Lakones, Krini, and the Byzantine ruins of Angelokastro before dropping into Palaiokastritsa's famous bays. Small groups (2–10 riders), fuel and helmets included, a stop at a traditional olive oil museum, kafeneion refreshments, and decent views make it worthwhile. But this tour demands real bike experience and valid motorcycle credentials.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $242

Ha Giang Loop: 3-Day Small Group from Hanoi (All Inclusive)

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Ha Giang Loop: 3-Day Small Group from Hanoi (All Inclusive)

When Alex from our team ran the Ha Giang Loop, we found it a solid pick for riders wanting mountain scenery without the solo hassle. You're on a motorbike for three days zigzagging through northern Vietnam's hairpin passes and limestone karst, staying in small villages where the locals still outnumber tourists. The route loops north from Hanoi into ethnic minority territory — think Hmong, Tay, and Nung communities — and the operator bundles in transport from the city, all meals, and a guide. It's four days total including the drive up from Hanoi, and you can self-drive or tag along with an Easy Rider if you'd rather not handle the bike.

Guided tour from Utah Beach to Omaha Beach with Jeep immersion

Spend eight hours tracing the American D-Day landings across Normandy's beaches and bocage with a local guide. Travel by comfortable van from Utah Beach through the 101st Airborne drop zones to Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, then swap the modern transport for a restored WWII Willys jeep to navigate narrow country lanes where paratroopers landed. Your guide weaves together soldier testimonies and civilian memories into the landscape, turning maps and monuments into lived history.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1421

Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse

Step into a century-old wooden house nestled among camellia gardens to learn tea ceremony the proper way. This private session in Kyoto puts you in charge—you'll whisk and prepare your own matcha in a serene setting that feels worlds away from the tourist crowds at nearby Golden Pavilion and other UNESCO sites. The teahouse itself is worth the visit: a preserved slice of old Kyoto that opens its doors specifically to keep its traditions alive.

Tsuwano Cycling Tour with Local Guide

Cycle through Tsuwano's preserved streetscapes and countryside on a 3-hour guided tour that follows routes depicted in the town's celebrated Edo-period artwork collection. This electric-bike tour traces 160-year-old landscapes still recognisable today, connecting historical landmarks and rural vistas that shaped a feudal domain's visual identity. A straightforward introduction to how this mountain town has maintained its architectural and natural character across centuries.

Private Prague Art Nouveau and Cubism Walking Tour

When Sarah from our team did this 3-hour walk through Prague's early 20th-century architecture, she traced a city obsessed with two competing design movements: Art Nouveau's swooping curves and Cubism's angular breaks. A historian guide led us past standouts like the Municipal House and Lucerna Music Bar, unpacking why Prague became such a laboratory for these styles and what was happening socially when architects chose one over the other. The tour moves at a proper pace through the old town, mixing major facades with quieter side-street discoveries. It's the kind of walk that rewires how you see a city's bones.

Private Tour - Doria Pamphilj Gallery

Explore one of Rome's finest private art collections housed within a Renaissance palace that evolved over three centuries. This two-hour guided tour takes you through four interconnected wings displaying masterworks by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, and Velázquez, arranged according to an eighteenth-century scheme that pairs paintings by artistic kinship and symmetry. A local expert unpacks the stories behind each canvas, revealing how this noble family assembled their treasury of European painting.

2 hoursfrom AUD $192

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

Explore Rome's early Christian underground burial sites and ancient infrastructure with Andrea, a Rome-born professional photographer. This 2 hours 45 minutes private experience combines transport in a classic Fiat 500 with a 45-minute guided tour of the San Callisto catacombs led by an authorised Vatican guide, plus stops along the Appian Way and the aqueduct park. You'll receive professional photographs shot on a Nikon D850 within days.

Full-Day Historical Park and Countryside Tour in Sukhothai

Pedal through Sukhothai's countryside for seven hours, rolling past narrow waterways, farming hamlets, and rice fields before reaching the ancient capital's historical sites. Your guide unpacks local life as you travel quiet rural roads—learning how canals sustain fishing, bathing, and laundry routines, spotting traditional crafts and agriculture, and absorbing Buddhist architecture without the tourist crush. It's a low-impact way to see working Thailand.

Padova Cooking Experience

Learn to cook Venetian classics with Catia at her Padova home over four hours. You'll explore one of Europe's oldest markets, handle ingredients at colourful produce stalls, then return to her kitchen to roll bigoli pasta using a traditional 1600s press, prepare cicchetti appetisers, and finish with homemade tiramisu. Family recipes passed down through generations form the backbone of this hands-on session.

2 Hours Private Cruise on Lake Como up to 8 pax

Hire a private boat with skipper for two hours on Lake Como, accommodating up to eight passengers. Your guide navigates past grand lakeside villas, hidden coves and wooded shorelines whilst you decide whether to relax on deck or try wakesurfing and wakeboarding. Stop at Comacina Island or explore the dramatic Nesso Ravine. Drinks included: water, soft drinks and prosecco.

An unforgettable super high altitude flight with an indescribable view

When Em from our team did this tandem flight in Austria, it was genuinely different from anything else we'd tested. You're strapped to an experienced pilot in a high-altitude glider, drifting silently above the Alps for around an hour. The view hits you immediately—no engine noise, just you, thermals, and the landscape sprawling below. It's not a thrill ride in the traditional sense; it's calmer, more meditative. The area around the launch site is accessible by public transport, and the whole operation runs with that relaxed Austrian efficiency. You'll either love the serenity or find it a bit too quiet.

Explore Nature View And Homestay Experience

A two-day trek through five villages inhabited by Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao peoples in Vietnam's Sapa region. Walk past tiered rice paddies and river valleys whilst staying overnight with a local family. Your guide shares insights into traditional building methods, agricultural practices, and cultural customs unique to each ethnic group, offering genuine perspective beyond standard sightseeing.

Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

Explore Koyasan's spiritual heart with a local guide fluent in its Buddhist traditions. This six-hour private tour covers the two most sacred zones: Garan monastic complex and Okunoin, where Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, is venerated. You'll also visit Kongobuji, the sect's administrative temple. A three-kilometre walk through Okunoin—lined by ancient cedars and tens of thousands of gravestones—reveals the meditative atmosphere that defines this mountain sanctuary. Your guide shares insights only long-time residents possess.

6 hoursfrom AUD $179

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