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★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Greece

Food Tasting Tour of Chania Villages

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this Chania villages tasting tour, we spent six hours bouncing between family-run producers across the East Chania mainland. The idea is solid: meet actual cheesemakers, olive oil producers, and honey people; taste their goods; grab lunch at a proper local kafeneio; and get a genuine read on how Cretans actually eat and live. The landscape rolls in the background, the guide speaks English, and you're moving between small places, not tourist traps. It's a proper food-focused day rather than a rushing photo-stop circuit.

6 hoursfrom AUD $192

Customizable Private Day Tour of Chiang Rai Highlights

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Customizable Private Day Tour of Chiang Rai Highlights

When Ben from our team ran this private day tour around Chiang Rai, we found it's a proper pick-your-own-adventure setup — you get a driver and car for 10 hours and decide what you want to see. The region feels less touristy outside the famous White Temple strip, and you're moving at your own pace rather than herded through a group schedule. It works well for couples, families, or small groups who want flexibility without the early-morning sprint. Mountain destinations add extra cost, and temple entry fees aren't bundled, so budget accordingly.

10 hoursfrom AUD $128

Full Day Boat Rental with License in Santorini

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Full Day Boat Rental with License in Santorini

When Noah from our BugBitten team rented a boat for the day in Santorini, it became clear this is peak freedom for confident skippers. You're handed the keys to a vessel and 10 hours to plot your own course around the island's volcanic caldera, hidden coves, and sheer cliff faces. The Aegean is glassy-calm most mornings, and you can drop anchor wherever takes your fancy — no herding between crowded stops, no skipper narrating. It's genuinely luxe in a low-key way, but you'll need a valid boat licence and willingness to manage fuel costs and navigation yourself.

10 hoursfrom AUD $668

Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line

A seven-hour private walking tour of Tokyo's most recognisable neighbourhoods, led by an English-speaking guide who navigates you through the city via subway. You'll see Meiji Shrine's forested grounds, stand in the scramble at Shibuya, ascend Tokyo Tower's main observation deck, browse the fishmonger stalls at Tsukiji Outer Market, and explore the temples and traditional shophouses of Asakusa. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with a one-day metro pass covering all transport between sites.

Private full day cruise to Antiparos with Paros Sail

When Charlie from our team sailed with Paros Sail, we boarded a Bavaria 40 cruiser for a proper full-day adventure around Antiparos and beyond. The boat's roomy enough to both kick back on deck or get hands-on with the skipper—who's genuinely keen on sailing and shares what he knows if you ask. The turquoise waters around Paros are the real drawcard: swim stops, snorkelling gear provided, and enough flexibility to linger where it's good. Seven hours covers a fair stretch of the Cyclades without feeling rushed, and the crew keep snacks and cold drinks flowing. Suits families well, though you'll need a decent fitness base and the sea state does matter.

7 hoursfrom AUD $3757

Santorini Cooking Class-2 Wineries: Special Honey Moon Experience

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Greece

Santorini Cooking Class-2 Wineries: Special Honey Moon Experience

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this cooking class and winery combo on Santorini, it felt like the kind of afternoon locals actually do — chopping tomatoes and fava beans in someone's kitchen, then tasting ten wines across two family-run wineries. The tour runs 4.5 hours and pairs hands-on prep with sampling what you've made, plus deep dives into the island's winemaking and culinary roots from guides who know the stories behind both. It's pitched as a honeymoon experience, but works for anyone keen to cook and drink properly rather than just watch.

Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Chania

When Tom from our team booked this private taxi from Rethymno to Chania, we were after straightforward point-to-point transport without the bus-schedule stress. This is a family-run outfit that handles airport runs and transfers across Crete—licensed drivers, air-con, the works. The 2–3 hour trip between these two northern coastal towns is pretty standard holiday logistics, but worth knowing what's actually on offer if you're weighing it against public buses or ride-shares. We tested it to see if the comfort angle and prep work justified the private option.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Tokyo Original Shoes Making 1 Day Workshop / Ready made orders

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Tokyo Original Shoes Making 1 Day Workshop / Ready made orders

Spend six hours at Loper in Tokyo designing and handcrafting a pair of shoes tailored to your exact specifications. Working with a non-toxic production system that skips chemical glues, you'll shape leather uppers, attach soles, and finish details by hand. Walk away with a one-of-a-kind pair you've built yourself, knowing the process respects both your health and the environment.

2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time

A private two-hour guided walk through Pompeii's streets and ruins, led by a knowledgeable guide who unpicks how Romans actually lived before Vesuvius struck. You'll move at your own pace through the archaeological site, seeing homes, workshops, and public spaces that reveal daily routines frozen in time. The guide contextualises what you're seeing rather than rushing through highlights, giving substance to the preserved streets.

Private French Quarter Tour with Locals

Explore Hanoi's French Quarter alongside residents who know the neighbourhood's rhythms. This three to four hour walk traces colonial architecture through narrow laneways, pausing at local coffee shops to taste the city's signature egg coffee. You'll navigate the streets as locals do, picking up snippets of history and everyday Vietnamese culture that guidebooks miss. The tour moves at a relaxed pace and welcomes all mobility levels.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $33

Hanoi Vespa Tours: Hanoi Countryside Vintage Vespa Tours

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Vespa Tours: Hanoi Countryside Vintage Vespa Tours

A four-hour Vespa ride through Hanoi's rural outskirts, tracing narrow lanes past working rice paddies and village gardens. You'll visit Co Loa Ancient Citadel Temple, browse a local market alive with daily commerce, sit with countryside residents for tea and conversation, then finish with lunch featuring regional specialities and Vietnamese egg coffee. Hotel pickup from the Old Quarter or meeting at Hanoi Opera House.

Boat tour in Capri

Eight-hour boat tour around Capri's coastline, exploring secluded coves and underwater spots inaccessible from land. Your crew navigates to quiet beaches and rock formations while you swim, snorkel, and rest between stops. The itinerary balances active exploration with downtime—expect to spend roughly half the day in the water, half cruising past dramatic cliffs and hidden grottoes. Refreshments and snorkelling gear included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2498

MY SON HOLYLAND - EARLY MORNING to Avoid Crowds or Afternoon Tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

MY SON HOLYLAND - EARLY MORNING to Avoid Crowds or Afternoon Tour

A 4–5 hour guided tour of My Son, Vietnam's most significant Champa Kingdom archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage location. Depart early morning or afternoon from Hoi An or Da Nang, ride electric vehicles into the complex, then walk among seven temple groupings spanning the 4th to 13th centuries. Your guide unpacks the Champa civilisation's architectural ingenuity—particularly their mortarless construction methods—and draws comparisons with Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Return to your hotel with a clearer sense of Southeast Asia's pre-colonial empires.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $98

★ 5.0 (21)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Japan

Frozen fall trekking

Trek to a colossal frozen waterfall in the Japanese Alps near Hida-Osaka, about 40 minutes from Takayama. This 8-hour expedition follows a 4-kilometre snow trail to witness ice formations reaching 15 metres high, accessible only November through April. A local guide leads you across alpine terrain at 1,800 metres elevation where temperatures plummet to -20°C and snowpack reaches 2 metres deep. Snowshoes, spikes, and professional guidance included. Demands serious fitness and cold-weather resilience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $246

Private Awesome Pompeii Family Tour + Guide, Transport & Tickets

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Awesome Pompeii Family Tour + Guide, Transport & Tickets

Explore Pompeii's frozen ruins on a private guided tour tailored for families and mixed-age groups. Your licensed local guide leads you through the Forum, theatres, bathhouses, and intact homes buried by Vesuvius in AD 79. Skip-the-line tickets and private transport from Sorrento or Naples mean no queuing or public transport hassles—just a carefully paced walk through one of antiquity's most compelling archaeological sites. Four to five hours total.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $634

Sushi or Traditional Japanese Cuisine in a Kyoto Home with Emika

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Sushi or Traditional Japanese Cuisine in a Kyoto Home with Emika

Cook and eat a seasonal Japanese meal at Emika's Kyoto home over 90 minutes. Start with whisked matcha tea, then sit down to an authentic obanzai spread—think pressed sushi, miso soup, and vegetable sides from her family's organic farm. You'll chat around the table like a guest, not a customer, and taste the difference when ingredients come from soil you could visit.

Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this beginner's glass blowing class in Portland, he spent three hours in a proper flameworking studio learning borosilicate glass techniques. Unlike the heavy traditional glass blowing you might picture, this is more intimate and hands-on — you work at a table-mounted torch, melting and shaping your own pieces with one-on-one guidance. The studio atmosphere is focused and quiet, a nice contrast to the busier Portland scene outside. Each student gets their own torch and completes several finished pieces to take home, so you leave with tangible proof you actually did this.

Transfer from/to Naples

Direct car transfer between Naples and your destination, handling the hour or two between airport and accommodation without fuss. You'll travel in a spacious Mercedes V-Class with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who knows the local roads. The vehicle seats up to seven passengers comfortably with air conditioning, leather seats and a generous boot for luggage—perfect if you're arriving with cases or leaving with souvenirs.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $293

Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop in Shinjuku

When Em from our team did this Shinjuku workshop, we learned kintsugi—the Japanese art of turning broken pottery into gold-lined beauty. The instructor walks you through the whole process in 90 minutes, no prior craft experience needed. You'll repair your own ceramic piece using traditional materials (tree sap and gold powder), and because they use fast-drying compounds, you're walking out with a finished, packable piece the same day. It's a quiet counterpoint to Shinjuku's neon chaos, grounded in the Japanese philosophy of mottainai—honouring what you have rather than binning it.

1h 30mfrom AUD $22

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

15-Day Tour to Explore Vietnam

Traverse Vietnam's quieter pathways over a fortnight, moving from north to south through mountain villages, delta towns, and coastal regions. You'll encounter layered landscapes—limestone karsts, emerald rice paddies, bustling street markets—whilst sleeping soundly and eating well. This isn't a sprint through highlights: you've time to sit, talk, walk at your own pace, and let the rhythm of daily life settle into your bones.

15 daysfrom AUD $2555

Chitose Airport to Niseko Private Transfer | Licensed Driver

★ 5.0 (21)

✈️ Transfers

Japan

Chitose Airport to Niseko Private Transfer | Licensed Driver

Door-to-door private transfer from Chitose Airport to Niseko in a licensed vehicle with an experienced driver. This straightforward 2.5-hour journey bypasses the hassle of shared shuttles and public transport. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name placard, handles your luggage, and takes you directly to your accommodation. Flight delays or cancellations are absorbed by the service—you pay only if you don't board.

Kamakura Full or Half Day Historical and Memorable Tours

A guided walking tour of Kamakura's temples and gardens led by a local who navigates transport and logistics so you focus on the sites. Over eight hours, you'll visit the Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple with its bay views, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, and a bamboo forest garden. The guide suggests lunch spots and handles all entry fees. Expect a mix of walking and public transport with time to absorb each location without the usual navigation stress.

Delicious Pizza & Ice Cream Tour of Richmond

When Sarah from our team ran this Richmond pizza-and-gelato crawl, we piled onto a 14-seat bus and hit six stops in three-and-a-half hours—three pizzerias, three ice cream joints, all moving at a clip. The operator cherry-picks spots that care about their craft: naturally fermented doughs, award-winning scoops, and styles that genuinely differ from one another. You're eating proper food, not just tasting menus. It's a tight afternoon in a mid-sized American city, and you'll finish stuffed.

3h 30mfrom AUD $133

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Family Sunset Photos - Daytona Beach

When Charlie from our team booked a sunset photo session on Daytona Beach, we weren't expecting much beyond a quick snap—but this actually delivered. You get a full hour working with a photographer on the sand as the light turns golden, with kids running around, the ocean doing its thing in the background, and zero pressure to smile on cue. It's a mix of families, couples, and groups who've all realised that decent photos of a holiday together matter more than another blurry phone pic. Nine edited digital images come back the same evening, ready to print or frame.

Private Jupiter Island Guided Paddle Boarding Tour

When Tom from our team paddled out on the Indian River Lagoon with a master naturalist guide, he found himself gliding past mangroves and waterfront estates on a 90-minute tour that actually delivers on wildlife spotting. The lagoon here is sheltered and tidal — meaning your experience shifts with the water levels, but that's part of the appeal. Depending on when you go, you might see manatees, sea turtles, and starfish. It's a solid half-day for anyone keen to get on a board and see what the water's actually home to, rather than just paddling in circles.

Sicilian Picnic in a Country House

Spend two hours at a countryside property in Sicily where you handpick seasonal produce for a meal prepared on-site. This intimate gathering lets you experience rural Sicilian life at its own pace—birdsong, open air, and plates built from what the land offers. Works well for couples, families, or small groups wanting to eat properly rather than perform tourism.

2 hoursfrom AUD $183

Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)

A four-hour private tour that covers Sydney's defining landmarks—Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Paddington, and the coastal cliffs at The Gap—with a knowledgeable driver-guide steering you through Aboriginal heritage, colonial narratives, and contemporary character. Pickup from CBD hotels included. Best for newcomers to the city or those with a tight schedule before checking in.

Hanoi Reputable Shopping Tour For Most Sought

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this shopping tour in Hanoi, we found it a solid way to hunt down specific goods without the usual tourist markup. You submit a wishlist beforehand, and the guide plots a route to vetted shops—artisan spots, gourmet places, the kind locals actually use—handling the haggling and logistics so you pay fair prices. It's three to four hours of purposeful shopping with cultural context thrown in, backed by included transport if the best stockists are spread across the city. Not a market crawl; more a curated hit-list with someone who knows the lay of the land.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $37

Discover the Walled City in 2 Hours Saint-Malo Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Discover the Walled City in 2 Hours Saint-Malo Walking Tour

Explore Saint-Malo's fortified old town on a two-hour guided walk through medieval streets and ramparts. Your host, a long-term resident, reveals the city's layered past—from its corsair-era swagger through wartime trauma to present-day character. You'll navigate cobblestones, absorb local stories tied to specific corners, and taste traditional Breton biscuits. This is history told by someone who chose to live here, not just pass through.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $418

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Professional Photoshoot in Lindos

When Noah from our team booked a professional photoshoot in Lindos, we got a straightforward proposition: 90 minutes of posing guidance, then 60 edited shots delivered within a week. Lindos itself is a postcard-perfect Rhodian village—whitewashed Cycladic charm perched on a cliff, tourists wandering the narrow streets, the Acropolis looming above. Noah handled the logistics (transfer arranged separately if needed) and the directing, which took the pressure off us to know what we were doing in front of the camera. The result felt less like a formal studio session and more like a local photographer keen to make you look good.

PRIVATE Cooking Class in a Local Home – Pick Your Menu

Step into a Milanese kitchen and cook alongside a classically trained Italian chef in their home. Over three hours, you'll prepare two fresh pasta shapes with contrasting sauces and a traditional dessert, building real techniques rather than following rote instructions. This isn't a classroom setup—it's cooking as Italians actually do it, with drinks, snacks, and a full meal shared at the family table. You choose what to make based on what appeals to you.

Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide

A 7-hour private tour led by a local guide through Kanazawa's landmark districts and gardens. You'll navigate the atmospheric Nagamachi Samurai District, wander the geisha quarter of Higashi Chaya, browse Omicho Market's seafood stalls, and visit Oyama Shrine before finishing at Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan's three finest. The route connects ten significant sites, blending samurai history, traditional entertainment quarters, and meticulously landscaped grounds into a single coherent arc through the city's heritage.

7 hoursfrom AUD $287

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome's Ultimate Bike Tour

Trade the crowded centro for Rome's quieter southern periphery on two wheels. This 4.5-hour ride takes you past early Christian burial grounds, along the Appian Way—history's first engineered highway—and through stretches where Roman aqueducts still stand largely intact. You'll pedal the Aurelian Walls, pass the Gate of San Sebastian, and finish at the sprawling Baths of Caracalla. Ideal for those after substance over selfies.

Park Guell Gaudi's Wonder Guided Tour Max 6 People Group

A small-group tour of Park Güell with a local guide who unpacks Gaudí's vision for this hillside marvel. You'll skip the queues, walk the sinuous viaducts, and discover how the architect transformed bare land into a livable garden city for his patron Count Güell. The tour traces Catalan influences woven into every mosaic and curve, ending at the top with sweeping views across [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) and towards the sea—the very prospect that inspired the original dream.

Fun Dives - Guided Dives for Certified Divers

Certified divers explore Hon Mun island's reefs on guided dives with small groups capping numbers for comfort and safety. Based in Vietnam, this 8-hour outing prioritises extended bottom time so you maximise what each dive reveals. You'll be ferried by air-conditioned vehicle, fed throughout the day, and supplied with all essential SCUBA gear and refreshments.

Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

When Jake from our team booked this private bourbon tour through Kentucky, he got the full VIP treatment—custom stops at distilleries like Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve, tastings led by actual master distillers, and the kind of behind-the-scenes access you don't get on group outings. It's an 8–9 hour day through proper bourbon country, all rolling hills and historic brick buildings, with a driver who knows where to go and what to pour. Ideal if you want to skip the tourist crush and actually talk bourbon with someone who makes it.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1236

Hoi An Street Food Tour- The Real Taste Of Hoi An

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Hoi An Street Food Tour- The Real Taste Of Hoi An

This 4-hour evening walk through Hoi An's ancient streets takes you to neighbourhood spots where locals eat. You'll taste white rose dumplings, chicken-rice plates, Quang noodles, crispy bread sandwiches, and grilled specialities at family-run vendors. Your guide—a local—explains how food connects to Vietnamese daily life and tradition. You'll also learn to fold white rose dumplings yourself, then sit down to eat them while the town's lantern-lit architecture glows around you.

Traditional cuisines through the top local restaurants in Saigon

Eat your way through Saigon's neighbourhood restaurants, tasting the dishes locals actually crave. This three-to-four-hour guided tour takes you to Michelin-recommended pho joints and celebrated banh mi vendors, skipping the tourist queues to sit where regulars do. You'll taste chicken broth simmered for hours and baguettes that shatter at first bite, learning how each dish reflects the city's culinary identity.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $92

Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne

When Jake from our team tried this Orlando date night, we paddled out on Lake Ivanhoe in a clear-bottomed kayak with LED lighting glowing beneath us — think floating in liquid neon. The lake sits just north of downtown, so the city skyline reflected across the water as we sipped complimentary sparkling wine. No current, no boat traffic, no alligators means you can actually relax instead of white-knuckling it. The whole thing runs about two hours and feels less like a standard tour and more like someone handed you a quiet corner of the city after dark.

Gluten Free Walking Tour of Central Park NYC

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this gluten-free walking tour of Central Park, we got a proper sense of how New York caters to coeliac and gluten-free diets. You'll start with breakfast at a dedicated gluten-free patisserie, then spend three and a half hours walking through the park's landmarks while stopping at spots that actually know how to handle gluten-free prep. It's part food tour, part park sightseeing—and the guide wraps up with a rundown of other reliable spots around the city worth visiting. Straightforward pitch: if you're managing coeliac disease or a strict gluten-free diet and want someone who gets the detail, this hits the mark.

3h 30mfrom AUD $213

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