Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $23

Vietnam

The Central Highlands Explorer Loop

This 4-day loop through Vietnam's Central Highlands takes you beyond the standard tourist circuit to discover rural villages and landscapes most visitors miss. You'll travel through working farmland and ethnic minority settlements, learning directly from locals about their daily rhythms, traditions and the region's layered history. It's a chance to see how people actually live in this part of Vietnam rather than observing from a bus window.

Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour

When Ben from our team booked this manatee snorkel tour in Florida, we found ourselves on a smaller heated boat with a USCG Captain and dive professional leading the charge. The three-hour outing takes you into the warm-water springs where manatees gather during winter months — it's genuinely quiet, intimate stuff, nothing like the hectic tourist cattle calls elsewhere. You're kitted out with a 5mm wetsuit, snorkel gear, and hot coffee before you slip into the water. The guides are trained in manatee protocols through official partnerships, which means the operation actually respects the animals rather than treating them as props.

Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle out across Jervis Bay's crystalline waters on a five-hour morning expedition, exploring secluded beaches and coastal inlets from sea level. You'll navigate between stretches of pale sand while staying alert for seals, dolphins and seasonal whale migrations. The pace suits paddlers with moderate fitness; guides handle all safety kit and lead you through sheltered routes that reveal the bay's quieter corners.

Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre with a guide who speaks your family's language—literally. This 2.5-hour private tour whisks you past the crowds to stand face-to-face with the masterpieces: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and dozens more. Your dedicated guide crafts the experience around your kids' interests, mixing art history with the kind of stories that actually stick. Entry ticket included, pram-friendly, fully wheelchair accessible.

Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's street food scene by scooter, navigating local neighbourhoods to sample authentic dishes at casual roadside stalls. Tours range from 2–4 hours depending on your appetite and budget. Choose between a quick Rush Saigon circuit (scooter only), or food-focused options featuring banh mi, banh xeo, broken rice, and sugarcane juice. Ride behind a local guide or in traditional áo dài for an immersive introduction to how Saigonese actually eat.

★ 5.0 (310)

🐠 Water Activities

Mexico

VIP Cenotes Private Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this private cenote tour across the Riviera Maya, it felt like having a local unlock their favourite swimming holes just for us. Over six hours, we hit three distinct cenotes—from the snorkelling-rich Yal-Kú Lagoon to the jungle-ringed Xunaan Ha and the underground cathedral of Taak Bi Ha—moving at our own pace without the tour-group chaos. The region itself is lush limestone country dotted with freshwater sinkholes, and early starts meant we had the clearest water and quietest moments to ourselves before the day-trippers rolled in.

Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

When Charlie from our team tried this private SUP tour, we paddled out across Makena Bay's glassy water with a guide who actually knew how to teach beginners. Two hours total — you get a solid 30-minute lesson in the shallows before heading toward Turtle Town proper, where the reef drops away and you're floating above green sea turtles, coral gardens, and the occasional cave mouth carved into lava. It's Maui's south coast doing what it does best: calm, clear, and stacked with marine life. The whole vibe is peaceful rather than adrenaline-soaked, which suits the beginner-friendly setup.

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

When Lily from our team tried the voodoo doll class in the French Quarter, it was a solid two-hour dive into New Orleans' spiritual roots. You learn some genuine history of the tradition — stripped of Hollywood nonsense — then craft your own doll to take home. The setup is relaxed; you've got noon slots for all ages or evening sessions for adults only, and the whole thing happens in the buzzy heart of the Quarter where foot traffic and street musicians set the scene. It's hands-on and chatty, the kind of thing that works equally well for mates after work or families looking for something different.

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

This eight-hour private guided tour traces the American experience across Normandy's D-Day landing sites. Starting with the airborne drop zones, you'll visit Utah and Omaha beaches, examine the German defensive positions at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the American Cemetery overlooking the Channel. Your guide provides context at each stop, with breaks built in for photos and refreshment. Private transport means you move at your own pace without group delays.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $911

60 Minute Adventures - The Escape Game at The Galleria

★ 5.0 (303)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

60 Minute Adventures - The Escape Game at The Galleria

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried 60 Minute Adventures at The Galleria, she found a solid escape room setup with five original games to choose from — Cosmic Crisis and Timeliner: Train Through Time among them. Each room chains multiple chambers together and handles up to eight players, making it workable for couples, mates, or families. The vibe is family-friendly without being dumbed down, and you're locked in for about an hour and a quarter solving puzzles and hunting clues to crack the scenario. It's the kind of indoor activity that works when the weather's ordinary or you're after something different to do.

1h 15mfrom AUD $62

Discover the hills and historic neighborhoods of Lisbon in tuk tuk

★ 5.0 (301)

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $298

Discover the hills and historic neighborhoods of Lisbon in tuk tuk

When Ben from our team took this tuk tuk tour around Lisbon, it felt like the smart move for getting a lay of the land without the usual tour-bus slog. You're zipping through the hilly neighbourhoods — Alfama, Graça, Mouraria, Baixa, Chiado — stopping at viewpoints and lively streets while the guide fills you in on local stories and quirks. It's a couple-friendly, small-group setup that lets you actually breathe and snap photos without fighting a crowd. The whole thing runs 2 to 2.5 hours, which is long enough to clock the main character of the city without burning you out.

Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★ 5.0 (298)

China

Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

When Lily from our team took this Beijing-to-Xi'an bullet train day trip, we found it a solid option for travellers short on time but keen to tick the Terracotta Warriors off the list. You're collected from your Beijing hotel, whisked to the station, then it's a smooth ride to Xi'an on China's bullet train — all transfers and entry sorted. You get a few hours to walk the Warriors museum with a guide, grab a proper lunch (Biang Biang noodles), then train back to Beijing the same day. It's a packed 17 hours, but the logistics are genuinely hassle-free, and the Warriors themselves are as jaw-dropping as promised.

17 hoursfrom AUD $794

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

★ 5.0 (297)

Vietnam

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

An 11-hour loop from Hanoi into Ninh Binh's heartland, this small-group tour (max 8 people) threads together cultural encounters, historical sites and landscape exploration. You'll pedal through rural villages and rice paddies on quality bikes, tour the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, boat the limestone-studded Tam Coc river, and spend time with a local household. A guide fluent in English shepherds the group throughout, with all transport and entrance fees sorted.

11 hoursfrom AUD $114

Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch

★ 5.0 (296)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $281

Egypt

Full Day Private Luxor East & West Bank Tour With Egyptian Lunch

When Jake from our team ran this full-day private tour in Luxor, it ticked every box for seeing Egypt's heaviest hitters without fighting crowds. You get your own guide and air-con vehicle to hit Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank, then cross the Nile to tackle the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple on the West Bank. It's a solid 8–9 hour push through some of the world's most jaw-dropping ancient sites, with a proper Egyptian lunch thrown in. The private setup means no tour-group herding, just your crew and a knowledgeable local steering you through millennia of history.

★ 5.0 (294)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

James Bond Island Private Boat Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this private boat tour of Phang Nga Bay, she found a solid way to dodge the usual tour-boat crowds and actually explore on your own terms. You're canoing through mangrove channels, poking into hidden lagoons, and hitting the famous James Bond Island (yes, that one from the films) across a morning or afternoon. The bay itself is genuinely striking—limestone cliffs jut out of the water like something from a prehistoric film set, and the whole area feels less touristy when you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with a hundred others. Most tours run 6–8 hours depending on what you fit in.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1510

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★ 5.0 (291)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $385

Mexico

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

When Sarah from our team ran this tour, she got the full Riviera Maya ticket in one hit: Tulum's ruins at sunrise with a private guide steering clear of the crowds, a cenote dip (choice of three), snorkelling alongside sea turtles at Akumal, and lunch at a proper jungle restaurant. The six-to-seven-hour loop covers serious ground in the region's key spots, delivered via private minivan with a dedicated guide who knows the area. It's the kind of day that packs genuine variety without feeling rushed.

Private Curated Tour | Get Tokyo’s Must Sees & Unique Insights

★ 5.0 (291)

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $202

Japan

Private Curated Tour | Get Tokyo’s Must Sees & Unique Insights

Explore Tokyo's most vibrant neighbourhoods—Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Odaiba and Akihabara—on a private guided tour tailored to your interests and pace. Your English-speaking guide steers you towards local spots most visitors miss, sharing insights into how ordinary Tokyoites actually live. Choose your start time and duration (2–8 hours), enjoy a traditional Japanese drink and snack along the way, and leave with photos at iconic landmarks. No crowds, no set itinerary—just you, your companions and a guide who knows where the real Tokyo hides.

★ 5.0 (282)

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $209

Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour

When Charlie from our BugBitten team did this 2-hour walk through Charleston, we got the full sweep of the city's 350 years — the beautiful, the brutal, and the resilient bits that often get left out. Your guide steers you through streets lined with antebellum mansions and hidden histories, mixing the dramatic with the occasionally darkly funny. It's the kind of tour that doesn't shy away from what happened here, which is refreshing and heavy in equal measure. Charleston draws tourists year-round, so you're walking alongside plenty of others, but the pace is steady and the storytelling keeps you engaged.

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

Explore Toledo's medieval Jewish quarter with a specialist guide who unpicks four centuries of Sephardic settlement. You'll walk through narrow streets where ten-plus synagogues once anchored one of Europe's most prosperous Jewish communities, visiting El Tránsito and Santa María la Blanca to see surviving ritual baths, schools, and artefacts. The quarter reads as a complete society—separate yet woven into the city's fabric. Tours run 3 to 8 hours depending on depth; hotel or station pickups available from Madrid or locally.

Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

★ 5.0 (280)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled Camelback Mountain with Mad Desert Trekking, she got a proper sense of why this peak dominates Phoenix's hiking scene. It's a steep, rocky scramble that takes about 3 hours return, and you'll share the trail with plenty of other keen hikers—especially on weekends. The payoff is genuine: views across the city, desert stretching out, and that solid hit of accomplishment when you reach the top. The guides know the mountain well, kit you out with water and snacks, and take safety seriously with wilderness first aid certs.

Wine Tasting In Paris

Work through six French wines across the country's premier regions in a intimate Latin Quarter venue with Thierry, a certified sommelier trained in Burgundy. Over two hours, you'll taste selections from Champagne, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône or Languedoc, learning the habits of professional tasters along the way. Groups stay small—maximum 12 people—so there's genuine space to ask questions and linger over each pour.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125

The Highlights of Prague on eBike or electric Scooter

★ 5.0 (278)

5 min – 3 hoursfrom AUD $108

Czech Republic

The Highlights of Prague on eBike or electric Scooter

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this Prague eBike and eScooter tour, it was a smart way to cover serious ground without huffing up hills on foot. You're zipping between the Castle District, Lesser Town, and the Vltava riverbanks on electric two-wheelers or three-wheeled scooters, guided by locals who know the shortcuts. The mix of bike lanes and quieter streets keeps it fairly relaxed, though you're threading through a city that's busy with tourists and cars. Tours run anywhere from a quick spin to a full three-hour loop, with groups capped at ten riders per guide so it doesn't feel like a school run.

Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included

★ 5.0 (275)

Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, he skipped the queues altogether—all tickets were sorted before arrival. You get a dedicated guide, a car to yourself, and eight hours to explore Sintra at whatever pace suits you. The town itself feels like someone's romanticised fever dream: hilltop palaces, misty forests, winding streets that don't follow logic. It's touristy but not crushingly so if you're moving independently. The real win here is ducking the coach groups and having someone knowledgeable explain what you're actually looking at inside each monument.

8 hoursfrom AUD $488

Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian museum " GEM "

★ 5.0 (273)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $232

Egypt

Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian museum " GEM "

When Noah from our team ran this 8–9 hour tour, we hit the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one push—Egypt's heavyweight hitters back-to-back. The guide (a trained Egyptologist) handled the logistics and historical nitty-grit while Noah worked the camera angles; you get a proper photo album out of it, which beats most tours. The whole thing runs private—your own air-con van, no herding through crowds. Cairo's chaos recedes once you're out at the plateau, and the museum itself is slick and modern, a sharp contrast to the ancient stone. It's a solid day if you want both the iconic views and the artefacts without messing about.

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon

★ 5.0 (272)

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $271

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private Sintra day tour from Lisbon, the main draw was skipping ticket queues at the main monuments. The tour runs 10–11 hours with a driver who drops you at each site, waits, then moves you on — no rushing, no fixed time limits per stop. Sintra's a misty, romantic hilltop town about 30km west of Lisbon, packed with palaces and a dramatic natural park. It's the kind of place that gets rammed with tour groups, so having your own wheels and a local guide who knows the rhythm makes a real difference. Solo travellers are welcome, and the whole vibe is flexible rather than regimented.

Best Of Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour

★ 5.0 (272)

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $116

Greece

Best Of Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour

When Alex from our team booked this private tour, we got a genuine flexibility that the standard Santorini circuit doesn't usually offer. You pick the pace and the stops—whether that's watching the sun dip at Oia, scrambling across the Red Beach cliffs, wandering through hilltop villages like Pyrgos, or tasting local wine. The tour runs 2 to 8 hours depending on what you want to cram in, with hotel or port pickup included, and an English-speaking local guide who actually knows the back roads. It's the island on your terms rather than a coach full of 40 people.

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0 (272)

Australia

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

Eight-hour day tour combining a 4-hour cruise around Maria Island with a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement. Departing from Triabunna (90 minutes south of Hobart), you'll spot seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos and migrating whales from the water, then explore UNESCO-listed ruins on foot. The vessel carries maximum 28 passengers, keeping groups intimate. Lunch, drinks and commentary from marine scientists are included. Shuttle buses run from central Hobart if needed.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295

★ 5.0 (271)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25

Hidden Stairways of San Francisco

When Em from our team took this 2-mile Hidden Stairways walk, we got a proper feel for why it's become such a drawcard in the Bay Area. The tour strings together San Francisco's lesser-known mosaic tiled stairways across quiet neighbourhoods, with a guide providing the stories and history as you go. You'll hit some legit 360° views — Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, downtown skyline — but the real magic is stumbling into gardens and pockets of the city that most visitors miss entirely. Two hours at a leisurely pace, and the whole thing's manageable for most fitness levels.

Romantic Sunset Champagne -Private- Maui Air Tour: Intimate & Spectacular!

When Charlie from our team booked this private air tour out of Maui's Kahului Airport, we got a taste of what it's like to see the island from 2,000 feet at golden hour — just the three of us in a metal cabin with panoramic windows and a glass of champagne. The whole thing runs about an hour: you're whisked through VIP gates at the aviation section, settle into the small cabin with headsets tuned to your pilot's commentary, and then you're up and over the West Maui coastline as the sun dips toward the ocean. It's a quieter, more intimate take on an aerial tour, and the windows deliver genuinely clear views without tint.

Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio

Walk through Matera's ancient Sassi district with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood's layered history. This 2–3 hour tour takes you past the carved stone dwellings, church façades and hidden corners that make the area distinctive. You'll stop at key landmarks and hear stories that rarely make it into standard guidebooks, giving you a genuine sense of how people have lived here across centuries.

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

★ 5.0 (266)

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

When Lily from our team walked Charleston's streets with a certified guide, we got the real story behind the Georgian and colonial homes tucked along quiet alleys—the kind of architecture that predates the Revolution itself. This two-hour semi-private tour winds through one of America's most historically charged cities: the spot where the Revolution turned, where the Civil War began. You're walking intimate cobblestone lanes, not marching with crowds, and the guide's got the credentials to back up the narratives. Charleston feels lived-in, layered, almost Southern-gothic, and this tour gives you the bones of why.

Pizza and Gelato Making Experience with Fine Italian Wine in Rome

Learn to shape Neapolitan pizza, churn gelato, and fry Roman supplì across three hours in Rome, guided by practised cooks. You'll work with your hands through each stage—mixing dough, building toppings, mastering the gelato balance—before tasting everything alongside poured Italian wines. It's a proper apprenticeship in three iconic Roman and Southern Italian dishes, not a passive watch.

Premium 4D3N Ha Giang Loop with Easy Rider - Explore Hidden Paths

Ride the Ha Giang Loop over four days on the back of a motorbike with a local Easy Rider guide, tackling mountain passes and visiting H'Mong, Dao and Tay villages tucked into northern Vietnam's most dramatic terrain. Small groups of up to six mean you'll actually connect with fellow travellers and your guide rather than get herded through. You'll see the full scope of what makes this region special—the kind of scenery that three-day tours have to skip—without the sprint-and-crash feeling.

Half-Day Private Boating On Avalon Funship - Clearwater Beach

When Jake from our team booked the half-day private charter on Clearwater Beach's Funship, we got the run of a 27-foot double-decker with captain, cooler, and the freedom to set our own pace across Florida's Gulf waters. The boat itself is the drawcard — slide included — but the real pull is what you spot and where you drop anchor: dolphins cruising their patch, shallow sandbars perfect for shelling, and quiet Gulf swimming away from the beach crowds. Four hours feels unhurried, especially for small groups (up to 10) keen on mixing movement with downtime. The waterways here are calm and predictable, making it low-stress even if you've never chartered before.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1517

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

★ 5.0 (257)

France

Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

Visit the Louvre on a small-group evening tour (maximum 6 people) with reserved entry, letting you see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and other masterworks without the daytime crush. Your guide navigates the palace's art and architecture across 2.5 hours, with entry ticket included. Best suited for those comfortable with moderate walking through one of the world's largest museums.

The Chef @ 11:30 am (4 Main Dishes + 3 Breads)

When Mia from our team joined The Chef at 11:30 am, we rolled up our sleeves for a proper hands-on Indian cooking class. Over three hours, we learned to make four mains and three breads from scratch — the kind of dishes that actually appear on home tables across India, not tourist-friendly shortcuts. The setup is intimate and unpretentious, pitched squarely at people who want to understand how Indian food actually works, not just taste it. You cook alongside the instructor, learn the reasoning behind technique and spice layering, then sit down to eat what you've made. It's as much about Indian home culture as it is about the food itself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $84

★ 5.0 (257)