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★ 5.0 (85)

🐠 Water Activities

Brazil

Exclusive Tour Beach by Zimbros Ecotour

When Em from our team booked this Zimbros Ecotour boat run, we got a gentle two-hour coastal cruise through Baía de Zimbros out to Praia do Cação, hitting a handful of smaller beaches en route. It's a no-fuss operation—quiet boat, no blaring tunes, and designed so you don't have to be a swimmer or hiker to get around. Kids, older folk, and anyone after a low-pressure morning on the water will find it straightforward. The boat's not packed, the pace is easy, and there's a proper stop for a swim and a trampoline mess-about on the beach itself.

2 hoursfrom AUD $35

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

★ 5.0 (85)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

A nine-hour private drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most scenic stretches, linking Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver. You'll navigate the dramatic clifftop roads at your own pace, stopping wherever the views demand it. The driver handles the technical bits—hairpin turns and tight village streets—leaving you free to take in the vertical landscape, lemon groves and pastel-coloured towns perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Hiking Etna North

Ascend Mount Etna's northern flank with a French-speaking guide who knows the volcano intimately. Over five hours, you'll trek past eight satellite craters in quieter terrain, duck into a lava tube that feels like walking on another planet, and take in the raw geology of Europe's most active volcano. Small group of ten keeps things relaxed and sociable. Suitable from age six, though you'll need a reasonable fitness level.

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

Learn to make four Sicilian courses from scratch at Sea Villa Cefalù, where you'll work through pasta, sauce, vegetable dishes and dessert alongside a chef in a relaxed kitchen setting. Over five hours, you'll knead dough, shape pasta and plate dishes yourself, breaking midway for sparkling wine and appetisers. Afterwards, sit together to eat what you've cooked, paired with regional wines, and take home a PDF guide to repeat the recipes in your own kitchen.

Dubrovnik Airport to Split Private transfer 1-8 pax (Door to Door any location)

When Em from our team booked this private transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Split, we got a straightforward 3–4 hour door-to-door run with a friendly local driver who actually knows the coast. The route shadows the Dalmatian shoreline, and you can negotiate stops en route — Klis Fortress, Ston's city walls, wineries — though these cost extra and need sorting before you leave the airport. It's the no-fuss way to bridge two major cities without buses or rental stress, and the driver tends to drop genuine local colour into the journey.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $662

Private Great Ocean Road - The Ultimate Aussie Adventure

★ 5.0 (85)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Private Great Ocean Road - The Ultimate Aussie Adventure

This 11–12 hour private drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road showcases Australia's most celebrated coastal scenery. Your dedicated guide steers you through native bushland, stops at the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formations, and detours into charming seaside villages and national parks. Wildlife spotting—kangaroos, koalas—happens as you go. Gourmet morning tea, lunch, and cellar-door tastings round out the experience, with the whole day tailored to your pace and interests.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1120

Half day tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

★ 5.0 (85)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Egypt

Half day tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

When Em from our team ran this half-day Giza tour, we were picked up from the hotel and driven straight to the Plateau—home to the colossal pyramids and the Sphinx. The west bank of Giza Governorate is a sprawl of ancient tombs and temples built by Old Kingdom pharaohs, and despite being one of Egypt's most visited sites, there's a real sense of scale when you're standing at the foot of these structures. Our Egyptologist guide walked us through the site's layout and history across four hours, which felt like a solid pace for a morning or afternoon stint without rushing or dragging.

Hanoi Street Food Tour By Motorbike + Sightseeing SAFE & FUN

Ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter on a comfortable motorbike, stopping at neighbourhood food stalls and casual eateries that locals favour. Over four hours, you'll taste five dishes, a drink, and dessert—everything from the legendary bun cha to lesser-known snail soup joints and mango jelly. Your English-speaking driver navigates the traffic while you focus on eating, finishing at the atmospheric Train Street Cafe.

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

Skip the rental car confusion and minibuses on the Naples-to-Positano run. A driver meets you at the airport, train station, or hotel and handles the 65–90 minute coastal drive in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll see the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) unfold from your seat while staying cool, sipping bottled water, and catching up on emails via onboard WiFi. The whole thing is quoted upfront—no hidden charges.

1h 5m – 1h 30mfrom AUD $192

Tokyo Private Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Icons

★ 5.0 (85)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Tokyo Private Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Icons

Shino, a Tokyo native and certified guide, leads you through neighbourhoods beyond the typical tourist trail over 2–4 hours. She'll navigate you towards local spots—cafés, shops, temples—where everyday Tokyo unfolds, and teach you conversational Japanese along the way. Hotel pickup included. This isn't a checklist tour; it's a chance to understand how people actually live here, trade small talk with shopkeepers, and discover places that don't make guidebooks.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $72

★ 5.0 (85)

🛕 Culture & History

France

Normandy WW2 Classic Jeep Tour

Travel the Norman coast in a restored military Jeep, retracing the routes and landing zones of June 1944. This 4-hour guided tour covers the actual terrain where Allied forces pushed inland, with your driver providing context on the movements, decisions, and human stories behind the beaches. You'll see bunkers, memorials, and countryside transformed by eight decades—visiting the sites as soldiers experienced them, bouncing across the same roads.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1003

Bodyflying & Indoor Skydiving at FlyStation Munich

★ 5.0 (85)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Germany

Bodyflying & Indoor Skydiving at FlyStation Munich

When Charlie from our team suited up at FlyStation Munich, we got a proper taste of what skydiving feels like without jumping out of a plane. You're strapped into a wind tunnel the size of a small building—4.5 metres wide, 19 metres tall—where a controlled column of air lifts you horizontal. Two minutes in the tunnel equals roughly two skydives' worth of freefall time. The whole session runs about 90 minutes: 20 minutes of instruction and gear-up, then your turn in the chamber with an instructor right there. The setup's smart—you can watch from the viewing gallery while mates take their turn, and the walls are transparent so nothing's hidden. No experience needed, and most fitness levels cope fine.

Guadalajara Private Food Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private food tour through Guadalajara, we navigated Mercado Libertad—Latin America's sprawling indoor market—with a guide steering us through over 500 stalls to the family-run spots locals actually queue for. Three to four hours of eating your way through iconic regional hits: tortas ahogadas (sandwiches dunked in chile sauce), barbacoa, roasted veal tacos, plus tejuino and agua fresca to cool down. It's a proper market crawl, kept intimate at five people max, so you're not shuffling through a tourist mob.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $84

★ 5.0 (84)

🐠 Water Activities

Ireland

Private family sea safari

When Ben from our team took his family out on this private RIB safari along the Irish coast, it was just the five of them and a skipper tearing across the water at a proper pace. You're not locked into a fixed itinerary — the boat goes where your crew wants to look, whether that's spotting seals, weaving between sea stacks, or chasing whatever wildlife's active that day. It's 2.5 hours of open-water thrills on a rigid inflatable boat, so expect spray, speed, and the kind of scenery you can't get from shore. The whole thing feels less like a tour and more like having a local mate with a fast boat show you his favourite spots.

Private Driver Guide Chauffeur Tours of Ireland

When Ben from our team booked a private driver-guide tour across Ireland, it felt less like sightseeing and more like being shown around by a knowledgeable local who'd actually lived the stories. These tours run 3–8 days and let you chart your own course—whether that's chasing family history, hunting down the best food spots, or wandering into villages most tourists skip. You're picked up from your hotel, driven in a proper air-conditioned car, and the guide handles navigation while you actually look out the window. It's the antidote to herded group tours, though it does hinge on having a driver you click with.

3 days – 8 daysfrom AUD $1652

Refreshing Private Sailing Tour in Barcelona (max 11 persons)

★ 5.0 (84)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Refreshing Private Sailing Tour in Barcelona (max 11 persons)

Sail the [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) coast aboard a private modern yacht with up to nine guests, departing from Port Olímpic in the city centre. Your skipper navigates whilst you lounge on cushioned decks, sip drinks, nibble snacks, and watch the skyline slip past. The 1–4 hour trip offers genuine chances to spot dolphins and whales, plus a cooling dip in the sea if conditions allow. Bring family or friends for an afternoon that feels less like a tourist tick and more like borrowing someone's boat.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $501

Bali Cooking Class with Culture Experience

★ 5.0 (84)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Cooking Class with Culture Experience

Learn to cook Balinese dishes in a family home where the chef teaches you to prepare a multi-course meal from scratch. You'll visit a local market with your hosts to source ingredients, then return to cook lunch together in their kitchen. The class includes an instructional booklet to take home, plus coffee or tea. Based in Bali, this half-day experience prioritises genuine interaction over polished tourism.

6 hoursfrom AUD $71

Luxury Tangier Private Day Tour from Marbella All inclusive

★ 5.0 (84)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Luxury Tangier Private Day Tour from Marbella All inclusive

Cross the Strait of Gibraltar in a private luxury car and ferry to explore Tangier in a single day from Marbella. Your guide navigates you through centuries of colonial history, from the kasbah's fortress walls to the medina's labyrinthine souks, with stops at Hercules Caves, Achakkar Beach for a camel encounter, and Cap Spartel where two seas converge. Breakfast and lunch at local Moroccan restaurants are included, along with skip-the-line access and flexible routing tailored to your interests.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $718

Private 4h Boat Tour Elaphite Islands with Barracuda 545

★ 5.0 (84)

🐠 Water Activities

Croatia

Private 4h Boat Tour Elaphite Islands with Barracuda 545

When Ben from our team booked this private boat charter, we got the full Elaphite Islands experience without the crowds. The Barracuda 545 is a solid, stable vessel that handles the Adriatic swells well, and the skipper reads the conditions and your mood equally. You're looking at four hours threading through coves off Dubrovnik's coast—snorkelling in clear water, anchoring at a tucked-away restaurant for lunch, and watching the light soften on the limestone cliffs. The boat fits a small group comfortably, and everything from snorkel gear to towels to drinks is sorted. It's the kind of tour that feels like a mate with a boat taking you to his favourite spots, except he actually knows where the fish are.

Hoi An Half-Day Street Food Guided Tour - HFE

A four-hour guided ramble through Hoi An's street food scene, stopping at ten local spots to taste dishes most visitors miss. Your guide—someone who knows the town inside out—shares stories about what you're eating and why it matters to the community. You'll finish at a neighbourhood restaurant where you can decompress over a cold drink and swap notes with fellow travellers.

Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour With A Local Expert

Skip the guidebook itinerary and see Saigon through a local's eyes on this six-hour private tour. Your licensed guide navigates beyond tourist zones to reveal how residents actually move through the city—from working wet markets to colonial-era buildings to neighbourhood stilt houses. It's a genuine look at daily life, culture and food without the shopping mall detours. Just you, your group and someone who knows where to find the real city.

Private Tour of Pompeii with Archaeologist

Walk through Pompeii's volcanic graveyard with an archaeologist who reads the city like a text. This private two-hour tour traces how Mount Vesuvius entombed an entire Roman metropolis in 79 AD, revealing street life, domestic spaces, and public buildings frozen in ash. Your guide shapes the route to your interests—whether you're chasing architectural detail, daily life, or the catastrophe itself—and steers you past the usual queues to corners most visitors miss.

1h 50m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 5.0 (84)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

India

Yoga In Jaipur

When Alex from our BugBitten team dropped into a yoga session at this Jaipur-based studio, we found a straightforward, accessible spot that caters to everyone from tourists to locals seeking a structured practice. The two-hour class runs at multiple time slots throughout the day, with sessions that blend traditional asana work alongside meditation and breathing techniques. The studio welcomes all levels and ages, and the vibe is earnest rather than trendy—think functional rather than Instagram-worthy. It's a solid choice if you're after genuine instruction without the frills, housed in a dedicated centre where drop-ins are welcome.

Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories

Walk through central Rome at night following the lives and scandals of six early emperors, from Caesar's final moments to Nero and Hadrian's contrasting legacies. This 2–3 hour narrative tour weaves together assassination plots, unlikely friendships, and the personalities that shaped an empire, told at the exact locations where history unfolded. Expect storytelling that treats Rome's rulers as complex figures rather than dusty textbook names.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $65

Iconic City of London Walking Tour (Private Group)

★ 5.0 (84)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Iconic City of London Walking Tour (Private Group)

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this 2-hour walking tour through the City of London, it delivered exactly what it promised: a brisk historical sprint from the Tower to St Paul's Cathedral. The Square Mile is dense with landmarks and layered stories—Roman walls, medieval streets, Viking settlements, and modern glass towers all crammed into a few hundred metres. You're walking among City workers, tourists, and the occasional tour group, so expect a lived-in vibe rather than a quiet ramble. It's a solid foundation if you're new to London and want the headline sights without committing a full day.

Private 4 Hour Evening Desert Safari

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private evening safari, we got the full-throttle desert experience without the tour-bus crowd. You're picked up in a proper air-conditioned Land Cruiser, whisked through Dubai's red dunes for some seriously spirited dune bashing, then parked up for sandboarding and golden-hour photos before a camel ride winds things down. It's four hours of genuine thrills dressed up in comfort — the kind of ride that leaves your adrenaline buzzing and your phone full of decent sunset shots.

4 hoursfrom AUD $386

★ 5.0 (84)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Classic Monuments & Memorials Tour

When Noah from our team tried this tricycle tour of Washington DC's monuments and memorials, he found it a genuinely smart alternative to the usual coach-and-foot shuffle down the National Mall. You'll glide past the Lincoln, Jefferson, and FDR memorials, hit the war monuments (Korea, Vietnam, WWII), see the White House, and tick off the Washington Monument — all from a covered tricycle that keeps you out of the rain, snow, and punishing sun. The National Mall sprawls across 2 miles, so covering it by foot is a slog; this outfit's done the tour over 100 different ways depending on what guests want. Three hours is a comfortable pace, and it's genuinely accessible for kids, dogs, and anyone with mobility concerns.

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

Follow a third-generation winemaker through her family's Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley to understand how grapes become wine. This three-hour experience walks you amongst the vines, through the working winery, and into the historic rock-carved cellars where wine develops. You'll taste six Loire wines paired with local charcuterie and cheese, guided throughout by Myriam herself. Small groups of no more than twelve mean genuine conversation and personalised attention from someone who grew up in these vineyards.

Tangier Walking Tour: Kasbah, Medina, Souks & American Legation

When Alex from our team walked Tangier with a licensed local guide, we moved through layers of the city's history without the typical rushing-between-photo-spots vibe. Starting at Grand Socco and threading through the medina's tighter alleys up to the Kasbah, the guide unpacked how Moroccan, European, and American influences shaped the place—not as abstract history, but grounded in the streets we were actually walking. The route (2–4 hours depending on your pace) hits the Kasbah Museum and American Legation Museum, plus stops for mint tea. It's a private experience, so you move at your own rhythm rather than herding with other groups.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $77

Half Day Adventure Pyramids Sphinx and Camel Safari

★ 5.0 (84)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Egypt

Half Day Adventure Pyramids Sphinx and Camel Safari

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this half-day tour, we hit the three big Giza drawcards — the pyramids, the Sphinx, and a camel ride into the Sahara — all in one afternoon push. You're ferried in an air-conditioned vehicle by an Egyptologist who walks you through the mechanics of how these ancient structures actually held together for five millennia. It's the classic Cairo box-tick, and the tour leans into photo ops and storytelling. Four to five hours, depending on traffic and how long you linger. Suits first-timers and anyone short on time.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $73

Traditional Cooking Class in Florence Countryside with Fabio

★ 5.0 (84)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Traditional Cooking Class in Florence Countryside with Fabio

Learn to cook three courses from scratch in Fabio's countryside kitchen near [Florence](/places/florence), then eat what you've made alongside your host and his partner. Over three hours you'll master fresh pasta, a seasonal main and dessert, starting with a tour of the olive groves that surround his hilltop home. Transport from central Florence is included, as are drinks and the meal itself.

Daily tour in dinghy Favignana and Levanzo

Spend nine hours exploring Favignana and Levanzo aboard a nimble dinghy, guided by skippers who know every reef and cove. This Egadi Islands tour strings together swimming stops at dramatic seabeds, hidden grottos, and turquoise shallows. The boat carries snorkelling kit and serves lunch plus drinks throughout—a day built on genuine local knowledge rather than resort schedules.

Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

When Mia from our team did this private walk through Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, we got what felt like a mate showing us around rather than a tour guide running through a script. Your guide is born and bred in the city — they know the closes, the history, the spots tour buses miss. Over three to four hours, you're exploring a UNESCO World Heritage area on foot, customising the route to what actually interests you. It's small-group or solo, relaxed pacing, plenty of stops for photos and a breather. Edinburgh's a city that demands walking, and this nails that.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $444

British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour

★ 5.0 (84)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour

When Mia from our team ran this combo tour, we hit both the National Gallery and British Museum in one packed morning. You're getting a private guide who walks you through centuries of art and artefacts — Van Gogh, Rembrandt, the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures — across two of London's most visited institutions. It's a solid five-and-a-half hours including a break, and honestly it's the kind of sprint that works best if you've got a rough idea what you want to see rather than hoping to soak it all in.

5h 30mfrom AUD $292

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

★ 5.0 (84)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

This 11-hour private tour from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) crosses three borders in a single day, taking you through the Catalan foothills, into the French Pyrenees, and up to Andorra's mountain capital. Two English-speaking guides handle driving and commentary while you sit back in a comfortable minivan, stopping at viewpoints and landmarks including the Sanctuary of Meritxell. You'll see Montserrat, the Pre-Pyrenees, Cerdanya valley, and explore both the historic and modern quarters of Andorra La Vella.

11 hoursfrom AUD $381

YOU Drive the Jeep! Guided 4x4 Tour in Idaho Springs (Denver)

★ 5.0 (84)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

YOU Drive the Jeep! Guided 4x4 Tour in Idaho Springs (Denver)

When Sarah from our team took the wheel of a Jeep in the mountains near Idaho Springs, she realised this wasn't your standard tour—you're actually driving the vehicle yourself, not just watching from a seat. A guide leads the way on beginner-friendly trails with genuine scenery and a decent dose of adventure, keeping groups small and manageable. It's a refreshing spin on the Denver-area tour circuit, targeting folks after something more hands-on than the usual coach-load experience. The whole thing runs 3–5 hours depending on conditions and how deep into the backcountry your guide takes you.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $777

Speed Boat Private Tour From Cavtat/Dubrovnik

★ 5.0 (84)

🐠 Water Activities

Croatia

Speed Boat Private Tour From Cavtat/Dubrovnik

When Sarah from our team booked this speedboat tour out of Cavtat, we got a nimble skip and crew keen to play tour guide as much as driver. The Adriatic coast around Dubrovnik doesn't need much selling — dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise water, and quiet coves are the real drawcard — but having a boat that moves means you can hit several spots in one hit rather than stake yourself to a single beach. Tours run anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on appetite, and the crew mix local history chatter with actual water time. It's casual enough that you're not locked into a rigid itinerary, which suits the region's vibe.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $414

ISTANBUL Exclusive guided tour of Old Town

★ 5.0 (84)

🛕 Culture & History

Turkey

ISTANBUL Exclusive guided tour of Old Town

When Em from our team booked this private Old Town Istanbul tour, we got exactly what we needed: a licensed guide, no herding through group queues, and six hours to explore without the circus. Old Town's a maze of centuries — Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, bazaars that sprawl for blocks — and it draws everyone from families to solo backpackers. The tour skips the big three (Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace), so it's really about the backstreets, local stories, and smaller sites that don't drain your wallet or your patience.

1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

When Alex from our team took to the waves at Laguna Beach, we found ourselves in one of California's most stunning coastal strips—turquoise water, protective marine reserve status, and a genuine swell. This 90-minute lesson strips away the mystique: you get wetsuit, board, and an experienced instructor who'll have you standing and riding within the hour. The beach itself draws a mix of serious locals and curious holidaymakers, so expect company but not chaos. Laguna's sheltered conditions make it friendlier than rougher breaks elsewhere, though the water stays cold year-round.

Private Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Ganga Aarti & Temple

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this 14-hour Varanasi tour, she got the full sensory hit of one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Starting before dawn at Assi Ghat to catch sunrise prayers and yoga on the Ganges, the day threads through temple alleys, silk workshops, and the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath before circling back for the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. It's the kind of itinerary that doesn't rush you through tick-box temples — there's time to talk with artisans, taste street food, and actually absorb the chaos and spirituality that define this place.

14 hoursfrom AUD $31

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