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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.

6h 30mfrom AUD $592

Florence : Carriage Tour in the Old Town – Romantic Tour

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence : Carriage Tour in the Old Town – Romantic Tour

Travel through [Florence](/places/florence)'s medieval core by horse-drawn carriage, a gentler way to see the city's landmarks without fighting crowds. This one-hour circuit takes you past Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio whilst a knowledgeable guide shares the stories behind Florence's architecture and street life. The carriage's unhurried rhythm suits couples after something special, families wanting an easier pace, or anyone craving a more intimate encounter with the city.

2-Hour Tokyo Night Bike Tour: Shibuya, City Lights & Tokyo Tower

Cycle through Tokyo's neon-lit streets on this 2-hour night ride, launching from near Shinjuku Station. You'll navigate quieter routes—Jingu Gaien, Aoyama Cemetery—toward Tokyo Tower's glow, discovering pockets of the city unreachable by train. The pace is steady at 15 km/h through lit neighbourhoods, balancing urban buzz with unexpected calm. Bike and helmet provided.

Private excursion

Discover the Tyrrhenian coastline aboard a private boat along Italy's Costa Degli Dei, a three-hour coastal voyage featuring sheltered coves and dramatic clifftop villages. Your skipper navigates to secluded swimming spots whilst you sample regional aperitivo—cured meats, cheeses, and local wines—served on deck. The pace suits various fitness levels, though those with cardiac concerns should sit this one out.

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.

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.

Jewish Krakow Private Tour. Personalities, Art and Food

When Tom from our team ran this 4-hour Krakow tour, we moved through Kazimierz and Podgórze tracking the city's Jewish history via the people who shaped it — from medieval settlers to WWII ghetto residents. The route threads old synagogues, family legends tied to real addresses, galleries with religious art, and stops at traditional Polish Jewish eateries. Krakow's Jewish quarters feel lived-in and layered; you're walking streets where something actually happened, not a museum recreation. The mix of personalities (Helena Rubinstein, rabbi Dow Ber Meisels) and food made the history stick rather than drift.

4 hoursfrom AUD $83

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.

Private Getty Center 2-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert

When Jake from our team booked a private Getty Center tour with Quick Culture, we ditched the usual museum shuffle of shuffling through crowds on a set script. Instead, a museum-trained guide met us for two hours of actual conversation about the art—the kind where you ask questions and get real answers instead of listening to someone read from a laminated card. The Getty's hilltop setting in LA is stunning, the collection spans centuries (da Vinci, van Gogh, and heaps in between), and a private guide means you move at your pace, linger where things grab you, and skip the bits that don't. It's pricier than a general admission walk-around, but you're paying for someone who knows their stuff and tailors the experience to what you actually care about.

Private Tour Half Day Boat Trip in Favignana from Trapani

A leisurely half-day boat tour departing from Trapani to explore Favignana's crystalline coves aboard a spacious, well-appointed vessel. You'll anchor at Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa for swimming and snorkelling, with time to wander Favignana's compact harbour town. The Maxi Rib carries up to 12 passengers in comfort, offering wine, water and onboard facilities throughout the four-hour outing. Departures at 10am or 3pm.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1915

★ 5.0 (31)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Argentina

Private Tour in Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this private Luján de Cuyo wine tour, he got exactly what he needed: a car and guide entirely to himself for six to eight hours, no set itinerary carved in stone. The region sits in Mendoza's heart, Argentina's premium wine country, where dusty valleys roll between Andes foothills and the vibe is low-key, wine-serious. You hit three wineries — two for proper tastings, one for a sit-down lunch — meaning the day balances learning with eating without rushing between coach-loads of tourists. It's the kind of tour that flexes around your pace and preferences, which beats the standard group grind.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $348

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

A private eight- to ten-hour tour through Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert, limited to nine people maximum. You control the pace, lingering as long as you'd like among the limestone columns that spike the golden landscape. The Desert Discovery Centre provides geological and Indigenous context for the formations. Optional stops en route—such as Lancelin's dunes or Yanchep National Park—can be added if time allows, making this a flexible introduction to one of Australia's most distinctive desert regions.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $557

★ 5.0 (31)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Etna Trekking Tour

Walk the slopes of Europe's most active volcano on Sicily's Mount Etna. This six-hour guided trek takes you across volcanic terrain and ancient lava flows, moving at a comfortable pace with stops to absorb the landscape. You'll reach either 2,500 or 2,900 metres depending on conditions and preference, with the option to ride the cable car higher for additional cost. A geologist-led journey rather than a race, suited to curious walkers of most fitness levels.

Guided Tour and Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar at Acetaia Marchi

Walk through the cellars of Acetaia Marchi in Modena and learn how balsamic vinegar develops over decades. This 90-minute tour takes you through working aging rooms where vinegars mature in wooden barrels, followed by a structured tasting that ranges from everyday PGI versions to rare PDO Tradizionale expressions. You'll sample how each age bracket changes flavour, and taste them alongside complementary foods like Parmigiano and fruit preserves to understand the interplay of sweet, sour, and savoury.

1h 30mfrom AUD $30

Munich Private Photo Session with Award-Winning Pro

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Germany

Munich Private Photo Session with Award-Winning Pro

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked a private photo session during Munich's Christmas market season, we got a solid sense of what it's like to work with a photographer who actually cares about the result. You're looking at 60 minutes of posing guidance and direction in the heart of downtown Munich — choose the festive market backdrop, the castle at Neuschwanstein, or another spot — and you walk away with 10 professionally retouched images per person, plus B&W and sepia versions. It's a straightforward transaction: you show up, get coached on how to look natural in front of the camera, and collect polished photos you'll actually want to print or share.

Budapest Street Photography by Lukacs Gabor

When Lily from our BugBitten team joined this street photography tour, she shadowed Lukacs Gabor, a photographer with serious credentials, through Budapest's most photogenic corners. The three-hour walk targets the golden hour—that stretch of warm light just before sunset—when the city's architecture and street life hit their peak. You'll move between key locations on foot, stopping to compose shots while Gabor talks through camera settings, composition, and how to read light. It's part masterclass, part guided exploration, and suits everyone from camera-shy to keen hobbyists.

Essential Patagonia : Private Tour Perito Moreno Glacier + Chaltén

When Noah from our team ran this two-day private tour, we saw why Patagonia stops people in their tracks. You're driven south from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier—a wall of ice that calves into a glacial lake—then onwards to El Chaltén, a mountain village ringed by granite peaks. The whole thing feels properly remote despite the comfort: air-con vehicle, local driver handling the route knowledge, and time to actually absorb the scale of the landscape instead of herding through a coach tour. It's scenery-heavy and paced to let you breathe.

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

Santorini skip the CableCar by WaterTaxi n TOUR in native English

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini skip the CableCar by WaterTaxi n TOUR in native English

When Em from our team did this Santorini tour, she skipped the packed cable car queue and took a water taxi instead—a smarter move in summer heat. Your guide is a Greek-born local who knows the island's history and culture inside out, and speaks fluent English without the tour-script feel. You get a full day (or evening) exploring Santorini's best bits from an air-conditioned vehicle, moving between villages and viewpoints at a pace that actually lets you breathe. It's a refreshing alternative to the standard coach-tour shuffle, though it's worth knowing upfront what the physical demands are.

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

Rome Vespa Sidecar Food Tour with Local Tastings

★ 5.0 (31)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Rome Vespa Sidecar Food Tour with Local Tastings

Ride Rome's streets in a classic Vespa sidecar for two hours, stopping at elevated lookouts and neighbourhood food spots. You'll taste Roman pizza al taglio in Trastevere, knock back espresso at a local bar, sample artisanal gelato near the Pyramid of Cestius, and finish at a [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) vantage point. A driver handles the bike while you soak in the city's rhythm and eat your way through its character.

Rome: Elbow Macaroni Pasta Tiramisu and Spritz Cooking Class

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this cooking class just off Ponte Milvio in central Rome, we found ourselves actually making pasta and tiramisu rather than just watching. You start with a glass of prosecco, then spend two and a half hours learning Southern Italian maccheroni and tiramisu from a local chef in a properly fitted kitchen. The neighbourhood sits on Rome's more lived-in side—close to the Tiber and accessible by public transport—and you'll eat everything you've cooked straightaway, drinks and coffee included.

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

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $44

Private Day Trip to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu Park

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taiwan

Private Day Trip to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu Park

When Ben from our team ran this private day trip, we hit three standout spots north of Taipei in one go. You get picked up from your hotel and spend the day bouncing between Yehliu Geopark with its dramatic coastal rock formations, Shifen with its famous waterfall (locals call it Taiwan's Little Niagara), and Jiufen — that atmospheric old mountain town that inspired Miyazaki's animation. The whole thing runs 8–9 hours and feels like you've got a driver and guide working just for you. It's the kind of outing that works for most fitness levels and covers a decent chunk of Taiwan's northern attractions without the tour-bus crowd.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $267

Private Afternoon Harbor Cruise on Kismet for parties up to 20

★ 5.0 (31)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Private Afternoon Harbor Cruise on Kismet for parties up to 20

When Tom from our team booked Kismet for an afternoon on Charleston Harbor, we found ourselves on a custom-built yacht built for exactly this — a relaxed, private float for groups up to 15. The boat sits low and open, anchored in calm water where you can actually swim rather than just look at the sea. It's the sort of setup that works for a birthday crew, a bucks do, or a family gathering wanting to escape the dock-side crowds. Two hours gives you enough time to settle in, take a dip, and soak the harbor views without feeling rushed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $2188

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

When Jake from our team tackled the Royal Gorge full-day rafting run, he was hitting one of Colorado's genuinely standout river trips. This is Class 4–5 whitewater in a canyon that drops over 1100 metres straight down, with the bonus of paddling under the world's tallest suspension bridge mid-rapid. The scenery is properly dramatic — towering red rock walls, churning rapids, the works — and the vibe attracts serious adrenaline-seekers. It's six hours of sustained action, not a gentle float.

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.

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.

Wine Tasting in Granada

A two-hour tasting session in a family-owned Granada grocer pairing cold-pressed oils from award-winning local producers with four regional wines. You'll nibble through Iberian cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and seasonal vegetables—broad beans and artichokes picked from surrounding farmland—while learning what makes this lesser-known corner of Andalucía distinct on the Spanish palate.

OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION - Become an autonomous diver up to 18m !

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over four days in Spain with a highly qualified instructor, diving to depths of 18 metres. Small classes mean personalised attention as you progress through theory and practical dives. You'll learn to plan dives safely, manage your buoyancy, and navigate underwater with confidence. By course end, you'll be cleared to dive independently anywhere in the world.

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.

9 hoursfrom AUD $833

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

A nine-hour private minivan tour threading through three iconic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic coastal road, stopping for an hour each in Positano with its stacked pastel houses, Amalfi's cathedral-anchored piazza, and Ravello's clifftop gardens. You'll taste local limoncello and melloncello, with pick-up and drop-off from your preferred location. Lunch is on you, but the views are free.

Night Hike to Summit of Teide (3718m) Sunrise from 3200m

Ascend Tenerife's Teide volcano through the night, reaching 3718m to watch sunrise from above the clouds. This 10-hour trek demands serious fitness but rewards with star-filled skies, alpine silence, and views across the caldera as dawn breaks. You'll climb through volcanic terrain with headlamps and trekking poles, arriving at the summit as light floods the landscape below.

10 hoursfrom AUD $383

★ 5.0 (31)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Normandy WW2 Full Day Classic Jeep Tour

Travel across Normandy's D-Day landing grounds in a restored wartime jeep, guided by a local historian through eight hours of pivotal Second World War sites. You'll follow the routes taken by Allied forces, stopping at museums, memorials, and coastal positions that shaped the 1944 invasion. The journey pieces together the tactical decisions and human stories behind Operation Overlord, moving between bunkers, cemeteries, and fortifications that remain largely unchanged.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1588

Lion's Head Hike Luxury Sunrise or Sunset Hike

★ 5.0 (31)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

South Africa

Lion's Head Hike Luxury Sunrise or Sunset Hike

When Charlie from our team tackled Lion's Head at sunrise, we got a proper feel for why Cape Town locals keep coming back to this one. It's a 3.5-hour loop that climbs 340 metres through fynbos and rocky terrain, rewarding you with 360-degree views of Table Mountain and the sprawl beyond. The hike draws a mixed crowd—keen hikers, tourists after the Instagram shot, and locals burning off a weekend. The guide filled us in on the area's cultural layers and what grows underfoot. You pick your light: the quiet early-morning version or the golden-hour rush.

Day Trip & Bear Watching in the Land of Volcanoes

When Alex from our team ran this 11-hour loop out of Brașov, we found ourselves deep in Romania's volcanic belt—a genuinely wild corner that feels worlds away from the city. The day stitches together a volcanic lake, a swamp thick with carnivorous plants, a gas-filled cave that lives up to its unflattering name, and the main event: a bear-watching stint in proper forest. It's a full day of ground-cover and genuine adventure, with a private guide handling the route and the driving. Fair warning: this isn't a gentle amble.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $458

An unforgettable super high altitude flight with an indescribable view

★ 5.0 (31)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Austria

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.

1 hourfrom AUD $230

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

★ 5.0 (31)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

New Zealand

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

When Tom from our team booked this Wellington private tour, he got exactly what the pitch promised: a bespoke half-day escape tailored to his crew. Jo and Suzee, the local operators, skip the usual tourist script and instead build your itinerary on the fly—whether that's rainforest walks at Kaitoke (the Rivendell filming location), Kapiti Coast beaches, or city highlights if you're keen. The vibe is genuinely relaxed; you're in a private vehicle with people who actually live here and know where the good food and the loos are. It's the kind of tour that works whether you've hit Wellington before or you're hunting something beyond the standard waterfront lap.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $480

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