Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Start with a country

🌍

CategoryDurationRatingPrice (AUD)

107,671 tours

Sort by:

Swiss Alps and Waterfalls Private Tour from Zurich

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Switzerland

Swiss Alps and Waterfalls Private Tour from Zurich

When Jake from our team ran this private tour, we wound through the Swiss Alps with a local farming couple who know every valley and waterfall worth visiting. Seven to eight hours of proper Alpine scenery — towering peaks, waterfalls thundering down rock faces, and the kind of villages you'd miss on a standard coach tour. The real hook? A raclette picnic featuring their own farm cheese and produce, eaten with a view that makes you understand why people actually live up here year-round rather than just photograph it.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1562

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Boat Tour to discover Capri

Set out on a private boat from Capri for seven to eight hours exploring the island's coastal gems. You'll navigate to secluded coves, sea caves, and the Faraglioni rocks, swimming in transparent waters and viewing the Blue Grotto from the water. The skipper steers while you choose which spots to linger at, with refreshments, snorkelling gear, and onboard showers included. Two hours cover transit between sites; the rest is yours to anchor, swim, and soak in the seascape.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Private Koto Lesson in Kyoto with a Professional Koto Performer

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Private Koto Lesson in Kyoto with a Professional Koto Performer

Learn to play the koto, Japan's elegant 13-string plucked instrument, from a working professional in Kyoto. Over 80 minutes, you'll master the basics and play 'Sakura', the iconic cherry blossom melody. All equipment—instrument, picks, sheet music—is provided. This works for ages three to ninety, making it genuinely family-friendly rather than just a solitary tourist tick.

1h 20mfrom AUD $85

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Kyoto: Descending Arashiyama (Private)

This private seven-and-a-half-hour walking tour winds through Arashiyama's temples, hillside shrines and artisan workshops, beginning at a thousand-year-old Zen garden and descending gradually back toward town. You'll encounter twelve hundred stone Buddhas nestled on a slope, peek inside a working pottery studio, wander beneath towering bamboo, and stop at an Edo-period teahouse and a shrine founded by former geisha performers. A traditional lunch and browsing time through local craft shops punctuate the day's discoveries.

D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Cherbourg Cruise Port

Spend eight hours tracing the Normandy landings across the beaches and fortifications where the 1944 invasion unfolded. Departing Cherbourg, you'll walk the sand at Omaha, pay respects at the American Cemetery's white-cross rows, and scramble the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc where Rangers scaled their way into history. Your guide unpacks the tactical and human story throughout. A bakery stop provides coffee and pastries, though you'll need to plan your own lunch.

8 hoursfrom AUD $148

Bike Brooklyn NYC Like a Local by Original NYC

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Bike Brooklyn NYC Like a Local by Original NYC

When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this Brooklyn bike tour, she found herself pedalling through the sort of neighbourhoods most visitors miss—tree-lined streets, hidden corners, and spots with proper views of the Manhattan skyline without the Times Square crush. Original NYC's guides know the city well enough to skip the obvious tourist circuit, steering instead through Brooklyn's distinct pockets while dropping the kind of local context that actually makes sense of the place. The 3–4 hour loop is pitched as beginner-friendly, which our team can confirm: the pace is steady rather than punishing, and you're on a proper bike with helmet and water bottle included. It's a solid way to get a feel for how New Yorkers actually move through their own city.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $106

Glasgow: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glasgow: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

When Noah from our team booked this two-day Highland loop from Glasgow, we got a proper taste of what makes Scotland's northwest tick. The tour sweeps you north through Loch Lomond, past Inveraray Castle, and into the wild country around Fort William—hitting the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and Eilean Donan Castle along the way. You'll spend a night in Fort William (accommodation included if you pick that option) and spend most of both days in a coach with a driver-guide doing live commentary. The pace is steady, the sights are genuine, and you're mixing with other keen travellers keen to tick off the classics.

Cooking class: Pasta & Tiramisù with lunch in Amalfi Coast!

A 3.5-hour pasta and dessert class on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) where you'll craft ravioli and tagliatelle from scratch, then prepare tiramisù before sitting down to eat what you've made with views across to Positano and Capri's Faraglioni rocks. The small-group session includes a shuttle boat ride, Italian breakfast, all equipment, professional photos, recipe cards, and a certificate to take home.

3h 30mfrom AUD $257

The Essential E Bike Tour of Stirling City & Beyond

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

The Essential E Bike Tour of Stirling City & Beyond

When Sarah from our team took Stuart's Bicycle Tours through Stirling, we covered way more ground than we would've on foot in three hours. This Scottish city — once the seat of power and a gateway to the Highlands — sits beneath the Ochil Mountains and punches well above its weight historically. The ride threads through famous sites and quieter corners of the Forth Valley while the guide weaves in stories about folklore, local figures, and inventions. It's a proper history lesson on two wheels, and the pace means you're not exhausted by the talking.

Private 3-Hour Ski Lesson in Zermatt, Switzerland

When Noah from our team booked a private 3-hour ski lesson in Zermatt, he got a one-on-one session with a licensed instructor who actually knows their craft. Zermatt sits at the foot of the Matterhorn in Switzerland's Valais region — a proper alpine village where serious skiers converge and the snow is consistent. The lesson moves at your pace, whether you're finding your feet on skis for the first time or polishing technique on intermediate runs. It's the kind of setup where an instructor can dial in exactly what you need rather than herding a group through the same routine.

Sunset Cruise in Corfu Old Town on a luxury Catamaran

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this two-hour catamaran cruise off Corfu, we found it's a straightforward way to catch the sunset over the Old Town and bay without fuss. You're sailing past the fortress, snorkelling gear's on board if you fancy a dip, and there's prosecco and Greek snacks included. It's geared toward families and couples marking an occasion, with a relaxed vibe and no steep fitness demands. The boat's a catamaran, so it's stable enough for grandparents and small kids alike.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1002

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples Airport directly to Sorrento in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with complimentary water and WiFi. One brief photo stop lets you capture the Campania landscape en route, so you arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $383

Private My Son Sanctuary Tour with Champa food

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

Private My Son Sanctuary Tour with Champa food

Explore My Son Sanctuary with a guide steeped in Champa history, uncovering the architectural remnants and spiritual legacy of this ancient kingdom. Wander temple ruins dating back centuries, then sit down with locals over a proper Champa meal that connects you directly to the culture. You'll understand how these traditions persist in everyday life—in ritual, craft and flavour—rather than exist only in museums. Five to six hours from Hoi An, includes transport, lunch and entry.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $84

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Falconry experience in Tuscany

Spend 90 minutes in the Tuscan countryside learning to handle Harris' buzzard with an experienced falconer. You'll wear a glove and call the bird directly to your arm, watching it dive and soar across open fields. This is hands-on work with a living predator, not a spectator sport. The falconer teaches you the basics of hawk handling whilst your camera captures the moment.

Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)

A three-hour guided walk through Trastevere's medieval lanes with a local Roman, stopping at family-run food stalls and trattorias. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's specialities—from crispy supplì and wood-fired pizza to house-made gelato and Aperol spritzes—before settling down to a proper sit-down dinner. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes.

Budapest Grand Market Tasting Tour - Small Group & Local Guide

When Alex from our team ran the Budapest Grand Market Tasting Tour, we found ourselves wandering through the Central Market Hall with a local guide who actually knew the vendors by name. Over 90 minutes, we worked through paprika-dusted salamis, pálinka shots, pickled veg, regional cheeses, and cured meats — each stop came with proper stories about how Hungarian food survived wars and communism. It's less about cramming in as much as possible and more about understanding why this market still matters to the city's everyday identity. The pace is relaxed, the group is small, and you leave knowing the difference between a proper Hungarian sausage and just any sausage.

Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, shape and sauce pasta from a Roman chef in her home kitchen over 3.5 hours. Fiamma, Debora, Maurizio and their dog welcome you into their family space to master tagliatelle all'amatriciana, cavatelli with four-cheese sauce and tiramisù. You'll understand the logic behind Roman sauces rather than just follow steps, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine pairings. Morning or evening slots mean you get lunch or dinner depending on when you book.

HOI AN Biking Vegetable Village, Basket Boat, Coconut Forest

Pedal through Hoi An's countryside on a guided half-day cycle, stopping at working vegetable gardens, shrimp farms, and a water coconut forest. You'll meet local farmers, learn how bean sprouts grow, and basket-boat down a river where you can fish for crabs. The tour wraps with a five-dish Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Four hours without food, five with.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $50

Ninh Binh Day Escape from Hanoi: Local Life, Connection & Tales

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh Day Escape from Hanoi: Local Life, Connection & Tales

Escape Hanoi for a day exploring Ninh Binh's countryside with a small group of nine or fewer travellers. This nine to ten-hour journey connects you directly with local life through cycling, village walks, and an eight-course family-style meal at a regional restaurant. Your English-speaking guide moves beyond standard talking points, sharing stories and perspectives that reveal how modern Vietnam actually functions away from the city.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $112

Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Netherlands

Private tour: Your own Amsterdam: walk through the old city

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this private walk through Amsterdam's old centre, she got the real story of how the Dutch built a thriving city below sea level and turned it into one of Europe's most progressive corners. Starting at Centraal Station — itself a historical landmark worth unpacking — the tour threads through narrow alleyways, past leaning townhouses and hidden gardens, and along the kind of canals that make Amsterdam instantly recognisable. Your guide covers the religious tensions that shaped the city after the 80 Years' War, the shift from old-school Dutch life to today's vibe, and the sheer engineering audacity underneath it all. Three hours, walking pace, no rushing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $397

Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Private Shore Excursion from Cruise Ports

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Private Shore Excursion from Cruise Ports

This private shore excursion whisks you from your cruise ship into Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant heart for a customised exploration of the city's major landmarks. Your dedicated guide navigates you through bustling markets, colonial architecture and war history museums whilst you dodge motorbikes and soak up the frenetic energy. A traditional Vietnamese lunch is built in, along with all entry fees, so you can focus on experiencing rather than logistics. The itinerary flexes to your pace—linger longer at sites that grab you, skip others entirely.

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $163

3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour in Sorrento

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour in Sorrento

Sail the Sorrentine peninsula aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, a restored fishing boat built for coastal exploration. This three-hour private charter lets you set the pace—swim in clear waters, watch the sun drop behind Capri, sip prosecco at the helm. The captain responds to your whims, whether that's anchoring at a quiet cove or timing the golden hour from open water. No crowds, no schedule, just you and the Mediterranean.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1149

5-Day Ha Giang Loop and Sapa Trekking Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

5-Day Ha Giang Loop and Sapa Trekking Tour

Five days exploring Vietnam's northern highlands, combining the dramatic limestone passes and ethnic villages of the Ha Giang Loop with treks through Sapa's terraced mountains. Starting from Hanoi, you'll navigate Ma Pi Leng's hairpin bends, visit Dong Van's preserved trading town, and trek between Black Hmong and Dao communities in homestays. Small groups (maximum 10) mean genuine encounters rather than tourist processing. All transport, meals, and accommodation included.

Hoi An: Private Car to Hue via Hai Van Pass & Scenic Stops

Travel from Hoi An to Hue over nine hours in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, crossing the dramatic Hai Van Pass and stopping at scenic points along the route. This door-to-door service handles fuel, tolls and parking, letting you set the pace and choose which landmarks to visit. Ideal for travellers wanting flexibility without the constraints of group coaches or public buses.

Half-Day Guided Hanoi Motorcycle Tour with Hotel Pickup

Explore Hanoi's layered character on the back of a scooter driven by a local guide over four hours. This half-day tour navigates you through the chaotic charm of the Old Quarter, past colonial landmarks like the Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake, then ventures to spiritual sites including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and ancient pagodas. You'll stop at a wet market, taste street food and egg coffee in hidden alleyways, and experience the city's rhythm from a local's perspective—far more authentic than any air-conditioned bus.

Private Picnic Rhodes Greece

When Em from our team booked this private picnic in Rhodes, we showed up expecting a standard spread—instead found ourselves with a photographer on hand, catching moments between bites. It's a one-hour setup: you pick a spot (likely somewhere with a view, given Rhodes), unpack a cheese board, fruit, fresh croissants, nuts, and sweets, crack a bottle of champagne or wine, and let someone else handle the camera work. The whole thing has a relaxed, unhurried feel—less structured tour, more curated downtime with snaps to prove it happened.

1 hourfrom AUD $501

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

Private Bali Customized Tours

Build your own Bali day out with a private driver who knows the island inside out. You call the shots—whether that's temple-hopping, village walks, beach time, or spa sessions—and your English or Japanese-speaking driver navigates while handling logistics. Nine to ten hours of flexibility means you hit what matters to you, not a preset list. Water and air-conditioned comfort included; entrance fees and meals are separate.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $92

★ 5.0 (24)

✈️ Transfers

Indonesia

Hire Car in Bali

A 10-hour private car hire with an experienced driver who knows Bali's roads and rhythms. You set the route—whether that's temple runs, beach stops, or hidden villages—and the driver handles navigation so you don't. Choose from sedans, MPVs, SUVs or minibuses depending on group size. All vehicles are air-conditioned, fuelled, and regularly serviced. Perfect for travellers who want autonomy without wrestling local traffic.

10 hoursfrom AUD $64

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Private Bike Tour Seville

Explore Seville on two wheels with a knowledgeable local who shapes the route around your interests. This three-hour private bike tour covers the neighbourhoods and landmarks you want to see, stopping freely for drinks and tapas along the way. You'll pick your start time from the shop in central Seville and leave with a map packed with insider tips to guide your further explorations. The ride works at a relaxed pace—no racing, just getting to know how locals actually move through the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $493

Discovering Santorini : A 3-Hour Private Highlights Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Discovering Santorini : A 3-Hour Private Highlights Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this private tour, we got a solid three-hour sprint across Santorini's most celebrated spots: Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia. It's a handpicked highlights run for first-timers who want the postcard views without getting lost in the maze of streets. You're ferried between villages in an air-conditioned ride, guided through the iconic Three Bells church and the famous Big Blue Dome, then given ninety minutes loose in Oia to wander, snap photos, and grab a coffee overlooking the caldera. The tour suits most fitness levels, though the charm lies in absorbing Santorini's white-washed architecture and volcanic landscape rather than deep-dive history.

3 hoursfrom AUD $175

Amalfi Coast Vintage Tour - Original Fiat 500 Dolce Vita

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Vintage Tour - Original Fiat 500 Dolce Vita

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a restored Fiat 500 with a private driver, stopping in Positano and Amalfi over six hours. This unhurried route hugs the clifftop road, rewarding each hairpin turn with views of villages stacked against the sea. You'll have time to wander Positano's narrow lanes and sample local lemon sorbet in Amalfi, home to one of Italy's most striking cathedrals. The vintage Cinquecento makes the journey itself the main event—no rushing, just good roads and coastal air.

3-Day 2-Night Ha Giang Loop Tour

When Sarah from our team rode the Ha Giang Loop, she realised why this northern Vietnam route has become a traveller magnet — but it's not just the mountain passes. Ha Giang Safari runs tight groups (no sprawling tour buses here) with local Easy Rider guides who actually grew up on these roads. Over three days, you're on a motorbike threading through H'Mong villages, staying in highland homestays, eating proper home-cooked meals, and hitting the Nho Quế River. The vibe is genuine connection over tick-box sightseeing. Everything's handled — bike, fuel, insurance, food, beds — so you show up and ride.

Napa Valley Luxury Wine Tours & Car Services

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private Napa Valley wine tour, we got a clean-lined experience: six hours in a premium vehicle with a driver who actually knew the region, hitting wineries of our choosing at our pace. The car itself is the selling point—proper air-con, cold water on tap, leather seats that don't creak—and the driver showed up dead on time, which matters when you're juggling tasting room reservations. It's a no-fuss, high-comfort play for couples or small groups who want wine country without the minibus crowd or the stress of driving themselves.

White Water Rafting & ATV Adventure Private & All-Inclusive Tour

Spend eight hours tearing through Bali's jungle on an ATV before paddling down whitewater rapids. This private all-inclusive tour departs your hotel mid-morning, whisks you through lush vegetation on two wheels, fuels you with a buffet lunch and local chocolate, then launches you into a 12-kilometre river run. Your English-speaking guide handles transport, permits, and logistics while you focus on the thrills.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $280

Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling Picnic and/or Snack

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling Picnic and/or Snack

When Alex from our team tried this sea kayak adventure in Greece, we found ourselves paddling straight into the kind of quiet coastal magic you can't get from a boat. The six-hour trip combines your own paddle power with snorkelling stops and a picnic of local sandwiches and pastries—a stripped-back way to see the shoreline up close. It's genuinely peaceful until you're actually doing it, which means you need proper fitness, swimming chops, and a comfort with deep water to get the most from it.

6 hoursfrom AUD $159

Experience the best Napa Wine Tour in a Limo Van!

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Experience the best Napa Wine Tour in a Limo Van!

When Charlie from our team booked this Napa limo tour, we got a comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that fits up to 12 passengers and handles the vineyard circuit in 4–6 hours. The setup's straightforward: you're picked up from San Francisco (no travel surcharge), fitted with a driver who knows the region, and dropped at wineries of your choosing with the van as your home base between stops. It's the kind of tour that works for groups after a hassle-free wine day rather than a deep educational experience.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1130

Intermediate canyoning trip in Bali " Samba canyon "

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Indonesia

Intermediate canyoning trip in Bali " Samba canyon "

When Lily from our BugBitten team tackled Samba Canyon in Bali, it was immediately clear this isn't a gentle walk through water. This intermediate canyoning adventure packs serious rappelling, jumps between rock faces, and enough adrenaline to test your nerve. The canyon cuts through lush Balinese terrain, and the whole day moves at a pace that rewards fitness and guts. You're looking at a full-day commitment with a crew of fellow canyon-hunters, all kitted out and ready to abseil, scramble, and launch off rocks into pools below.

From AUTHENTIC FARMER'S LIFE to ECO RIVER FISHING EXPERIENCE

Spend a morning cycling through the villages of Cẩm Hà and Cẩm Thanh, where you'll work alongside farmers in the fields, ride water buffalo through rice paddies, and paddle a traditional basket boat through coconut plantations. This 5–6 hour circuit captures rural Vietnamese life as it's lived: unhurried, grounded, and genuinely welcoming. You'll return with sore legs, dirt under your fingernails, and a proper understanding of where your breakfast came from.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $48

Hanoi Half Day Jeep Tour Discover the Real Soul of Hanoi

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Half Day Jeep Tour Discover the Real Soul of Hanoi

Explore Hanoi's layered character in a vintage military Jeep, bouncing between neighbourhood markets, colonial landmarks, and the railway street that divides old shophouses. Your local guide navigates backstreet routes inaccessible by tour coach, stopping at Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and a traditional restaurant where you'll taste egg coffee and regional dishes. Four and a half hours suits solo travellers, couples, and families after something more intimate than standard group coach tours. Hotel pickups included.

Private guided tour of Hidden Symbols in Santa Maria Novella

This 90-minute guided tour of Santa Maria Novella reveals the symbolic language woven through the basilica's art and architecture. An art historian specialising in iconography walks you through layers of meaning—religious allegory, astronomical references, patron marks—that most visitors walk past. You'll learn why certain colours appear where they do, what animals represent in medieval thought, and how artists encoded messages for those who knew how to read them. The tour suits anyone curious about Renaissance [Florence](/places/florence) beyond the surface-level narratives.

1h 30mfrom AUD $291

Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.