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1-Hour Sushi & Bento Box Making at Tsukiji Fish Market

★ 5.0 (80)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

1-Hour Sushi & Bento Box Making at Tsukiji Fish Market

Learn to craft ten pieces of nigiri sushi and arrange them in a traditional wooden bento box at Tsukiji Fish Market in central Tokyo. This hands-on one-hour class uses professional knives and premium tuna, salmon, and seasonal vegetables sourced from the market itself. You'll eat what you've made straightaway, seated within the bustling market precinct. Groups of up to 16 work with an English-speaking instructor through the entire process, from knife technique to plating.

All Day 4x4 Adventure / Lefkada / With Brunch

When Charlie from our team did this 10-hour 4x4 loop around Lefkada, we crossed the island end-to-end in a proper off-road rig, hitting quiet villages, coastal views, and rough tracks most visitors miss. The vibe felt more like a local's sneaky tour than a polished coach experience — brunch was homemade spreads and local produce, not packaged stuff. The island itself is limestone hills and turquoise water, less crowded than Corfu but equally dramatic. This is for people who'd rather bounce around dirt roads than sit in town squares.

10 hoursfrom AUD $289

Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

★ 5.0 (80)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Mexico

Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

When Charlie from our team ran this tour, we kicked off at Tulum ruins as the gates opened—golden light over the Caribbean, barely another soul around. The guide walked us through the Mayan port city's history with real detail, then we headed inland to a hidden cenote tucked into the jungle. We waded and swam in gin-clear water surrounded by dramatic limestone formations, exploring underground rivers and caverns that feel genuinely remote despite being accessed by a short walk. The whole thing runs 4.5 hours including hotel pickup and drop-off from Tulum town, and it's a solid two-act day that hits both archaeology and the peninsula's underground world without feeling rushed.

Dubai Morning Red Dunes 4WD Safari & Camel Ride

When Noah from our team ran the Morning Red Dunes 4WD Safari, he got the full desert tick: 45 minutes of proper dune-bashing in a Land Cruiser, sandboarding down rust-coloured slopes, and a camel ride to slow things down. It's a tight 3.5–4 hour loop out of Dubai that catches the best light and avoids the mid-morning crowds. The guide handles safety while you handle the adrenaline. You're picked up from your hotel, dropped back the same way, and genuinely get a slice of desert culture without spending a full day out there.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $56

Wine and olive oil tastings with the locals

★ 5.0 (80)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Wine and olive oil tastings with the locals

Spend a day in Tuscany's countryside visiting working family estates where you'll taste wines and oils straight from producers who've been crafting them for generations. Based from Cortona, you'll be collected from your hotel and guided through 8 hours of genuine tasting sessions, learning how each vintage and pressing comes together. By day's end, you'll have swapped stories with the families behind the bottles and tins.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

A six-hour guided tour through Alsace's wine country, visiting three small family-run producers—some operating since the 16th century—with tastings at each stop. You'll be collected from your Colmar or Basel accommodation and guided through vineyard landscapes by specialists who prioritise boutique wineries overlooked by larger tour groups. Limited to six people maximum, ensuring genuine conversation with winemakers and unhurried tasting sessions.

Seven Churches of Revelation Tour ( Private)

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran the Seven Churches of Revelation tour across Turkey, it became clear this is a proper deep dive into early Christian history rather than a tick-the-box sightseeing sprint. Over four days, you're moving through the ancient cities tied to John's apocalyptic letters — Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea — with a private guide who knows both the archaeology and the scriptural weight of each site. The rhythm is unhurried. You've got your own transport, meals sorted at solid hotels, and the space to linger and ask questions without a tour group's clock ticking. It's the kind of trip where history actually sticks.

Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer

Skip the port queues and meet your driver directly at your cruise ship in Civitavecchia. A private Mercedes van whisks you straight to Fiumicino Airport in roughly an hour, with room for up to eight passengers and their luggage. Air-conditioned comfort the whole way, no waiting around for shuttles or public transport.

Hidden Cenote exploration in Playa del Carmen

When Lily from our team did this cenote tour near Playa del Carmen, we found ourselves in a proper underground world — limestone caves filled with freshwater pools that sit beneath the Yucatán scrub. The outfit runs small groups through a handful of cenotes over 3–6 hours, mixing swimming and snorkelling with a local meal halfway through. It's the kind of place where you actually notice the quiet, and the cave darkness does something to your head. The Yucatán's dotted with cenotes, but these particular ones see fewer tour buses than the famous spots closer to town.

3 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $183

★ 5.0 (80)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

When Lily from our BugBitten team took the family out on the Milk Run, we found a solid introduction to rafting for anyone with little ones in tow. This is genuinely beginner-friendly water—think gentle drifts and the occasional splash rather than white-knuckle thrills. The 2-hour outing (1 hour on the water, plus setup and chat) sits you in a raft with mountain scenery doing the heavy lifting while you float downstream. Kids from age two onwards can join, and the crew keeps things relaxed and safe. It's the kind of trip where your 4-year-old feels like an explorer and you get a bit of peace on the current.

2 hoursfrom AUD $182

Private Giants Causeway Day Tour From Belfast

★ 5.0 (80)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Giants Causeway Day Tour From Belfast

When Ben from our team booked this private Giants Causeway tour, we got the full North Coast experience without the bus-load crowds. You're picked up from your Belfast hotel in a comfortable Mercedes, then driven along the Causeway Coastal Route — a genuinely scenic stretch with cliffs, villages, and viewpoints that don't feel rushed. The centrepiece is the Giant's Causeway itself, those remarkable 40,000 basalt columns you can walk among at your own pace. Along the way, stops at Dunluce Castle, Old Bushmills Distillery, the Dark Hedges, and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge can be woven in or swapped depending on what you're keen on. It's a full 8–10 hours, and the appeal is the flexibility and local knowledge without the timetable pressure.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1120

Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tour To Shell Key - St. Pete

★ 5.0 (80)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tour To Shell Key - St. Pete

When Mia from our BugBitten team paddled this St. Pete mangrove tour, she found a relaxed three-quarter-hour mix of hidden waterways, decent wildlife spotting, and a quiet beach finish. You're kayaking through tunnels of mangrove roots (genuinely eerie in a good way), then pulling out onto Shell Key for a breather. The guides photograph your group throughout and email the shots after—no upsell. It's a short haul but packs enough variety to keep things interesting, and the outfit welcomes all fitness levels, which means you're likely sharing the water with retirees, families, and solo travellers in equal measure.

Discover Fez with a local GUIDE

When Tom from our team ran this walking tour through Fez's medina, we found ourselves in what really does feel like the world's largest car-free neighbourhood — nearly 9,400 alleyways UNESCO locked in as a heritage site back in 1981. The pace is unhurried, and you're threading through layers of history: the oldest university still operating, tanneries where leather's been dyed for centuries, medrasas tucked between souqs bursting with colour and noise. It's the spiritual and craft heart of Morocco compressed into a few hours, with a local guide who knows which backstreets reward wandering and where the real artisans work. Expect 2–4 hours on foot depending on what catches your attention.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $20

Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide

★ 5.0 (79)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide

Walk Pompeii's best-preserved Roman streets with a knowledgeable local archaeologist who tailors the experience to your interests. This two-hour private tour covers the Street of Abundance, Forum, temples and amphitheatre—the city's civic heart—revealing how ordinary Romans lived, ate and gathered before Vesuvius buried everything in 79 AD. Skip-the-line entry and personalised commentary make sense of the ruins.

2 hoursfrom AUD $241

Bali Highlights Customizable Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (79)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Highlights Customizable Private Day Tour

Skip Bali's notorious traffic and let a local driver navigate while you decide the itinerary. This private car charter works across Ubud and south Bali, with flexible durations from 6 to 10 hours. Pick your own sights or ask your driver for recommendations tailored to what interests you. Hotel and villa pickups available across major resort areas.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $35

Sapa Motorbike Experience: Local Life, Rice Fields & Waterfalls

★ 5.0 (79)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Sapa Motorbike Experience: Local Life, Rice Fields & Waterfalls

Ride through Sapa's backcountry on a full-day motorbike tour that takes you past working rice paddies, into waterfalls, and through villages where H'mong, Red Dao, and Dzay families live. Your local guide navigates you away from the main roads, stopping for lunch cooked fresh in a family kitchen and sharing stories of mountain life. Seven to eight hours on two wheels reveals a side of Sapa most visitors miss.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $111

Sand Boarding and Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon UTV Adventure

★ 5.0 (79)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Sand Boarding and Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon UTV Adventure

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this two-and-a-half-hour UTV adventure in Southern Utah, the real payoff was the slot canyon itself—a narrow, sculpted natural corridor that demands a camera and a good sense of humour about tight spaces. You're driving your own Can Am through red-rock country to get there, which is half the fun, and the local guides know the area cold. It's the kind of tour where the drive out matters as much as the destination, and you'll want your legs fresh for the sand sledding on the way back.

Private Tour to Three Must See Temples in Bangkok

A private 5–6 hour guided tour through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples: the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand)'s colossal Reclining Buddha, and [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand)'s ornate riverside spires. Your personal guide navigates you through each site at your own rhythm, with air-conditioned transport between locations and hotel pickup included. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to understand Bangkok's spiritual heart without the chaos of crowds.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $214

Gold Elvis Wedding or Vow Renewal at Las Vegas Sign

★ 5.0 (79)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Gold Elvis Wedding or Vow Renewal at Las Vegas Sign

When Charlie from our team did this Vegas wedding at the iconic sign, it was exactly the kind of gloriously silly thing that makes Las Vegas memorable. You rock up to the world-famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign with an Elvis officiant who actually sings, exchanges vows, does a first dance, and hands you certificates and lei to prove it happened. The whole thing runs 45 minutes, no fuss, no chapel walls—just you, your person (or persons renewing vows), and the desert behind one of the most photographed landmarks in the world. It's kitschy, it's fun, and it works.

Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

When Em from our team ran this private catamaran tour on Bacalar Lagoon, we got a genuine feel for why this corner of Mexico draws repeat visitors. The three-hour sail clips along the lagoon's clearest stretches aboard a proper catamaran—roomy, stable, and genuinely eco-minded—with kayaks on board to poke into quieter bays. You'll swim in water so clear it feels like swimming through air, snack on fresh tropical fruit, and pick up real detail about the local ecosystem from a bilingual guide. It's the sort of tour where you actually relax rather than rush through a checklist.

Halong & Bai Tu Long Luxury Day Tour - Fishing village & Kayak

This 12–13 hour day cruise explores Bai Tu Long Bay's quieter reaches, steering clear of the Halong throngs. You'll depart Hanoi by limousine, spend seven hours on a small-group vessel visiting Vung Vieng fishing village to observe how locals live on the water, paddle through limestone channels by kayak, and enter Thien Canh Son Cave. Lunch arrives on deck as you drift past karst scenery. The pace is unhurried, the boat intimate, and the focus firmly on what makes the bay worth seeing beyond Instagram moments.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $254

Guided Streetcar Tour visit the Memorial, Downtown & Bricktown

★ 5.0 (79)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Guided Streetcar Tour visit the Memorial, Downtown & Bricktown

When Tom from our team ran this 3-hour streetcar loop through Oklahoma City, we clocked a neat 3/3/3 formula: 3 miles of walking split across 3 short rides, across 3 distinct zones. The guide knitted together the city's layered history via street art, restored facades, and key landmarks—the National Memorial, Bricktown Canal, and Myriad Gardens—painting a portrait of what shaped OKC. It's a solid first-timer's walkthrough that also works for locals keen to see their city through fresh eyes. The pace is leisurely enough, with natural coffee and ice cream breaks built in.

4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups

When Noah from our team took this 7–8 hour 4x4 safari, we were keen to see what the Farowest corner of Madeira actually looked like. The outfit runs small groups in an open-top army jeep through old roads and rough tracks toward Porto Moniz, a fishing village on the island's northwest tip where natural seawater pools are the real drawcard. It's a genuinely local operation—your guide knows the back routes and stops aren't scripted. The drive itself is the entertainment; the swimming pools are the payoff. Best suited to travellers who like rambling over rushing, and who don't mind a day of bouncing around unpaved terrain.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $108

Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

★ 5.0 (79)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

Cruise the Ligurian coast from Portofino to San Fruttuoso on a private boat, taking in rocky coves and hidden bays shaped by centuries of settlement and nature. This 3–4 hour voyage moves at an unhurried pace, with stops for swimming and snorkelling in the marine reserve. You'll see Portofino's characteristic harborfront from the water, round the lighthouse-topped promontory, and descend (with mask and fins) to the submerged Christ statue resting on the seabed.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $556

Ban Gioc Waterfall 1,2,3 days - Daily tour/Open tour/Private tour

★ 5.0 (79)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

Ban Gioc Waterfall 1,2,3 days - Daily tour/Open tour/Private tour

This 1–3 day excursion from Hanoi takes you to Ban Gioc Waterfall and the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, combining dramatic water features, limestone caves and border vistas. You'll ride motorbike through rural landscapes, meet local ethnic communities, and hike to viewpoints overlooking China—all while keeping logistics simple with guided itineraries and included transport from the capital.

8 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $228

Kayak through Mangrove Forests in the Florida Keys

★ 5.0 (79)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Kayak through Mangrove Forests in the Florida Keys

When Alex from our BugBitten team paddled through the Florida Keys' mangrove forests, we found ourselves threading narrow waterways that felt genuinely remote—despite sitting in a fairly populated corner of the US. Over three hours, the kayak glides past shallow salt lagoons where manatees graze and tree crabs cling to roots. The guide steers with real passion for the ecosystem rather than just rattling off facts. It's the kind of tour where you're genuinely watching for wildlife rather than waiting to see it, and the water clarity means you're spotting stuff on the sea floor too. Small group sizes keep it intimate, which makes a difference when you're trying to move quietly through narrow channels.

Departure Transfer: Pick up from hotel to Airport or CruiseCentre

When Tom from our team booked this departure transfer, we got picked up from our Singapore hotel in a comfortable mini bus with room for up to 9 passengers and proper baggage space. The vehicle is air-conditioned, decked out with decent on-board entertainment and proper seats — the kind of setup you'd expect from a business-class ride rather than a standard airport shuttle. It's a straightforward 15–30 minute trip depending on traffic and your starting point, designed to get you to the airport or cruise centre without fuss or stress.

15 min – 30 minfrom AUD $111

Bali: Koi Boat, Bali Swing, Sacred Forest, & Tegenungan Waterfall

★ 5.0 (79)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

Bali: Koi Boat, Bali Swing, Sacred Forest, & Tegenungan Waterfall

Pack Bali's highlights into a single 8-hour private loop: swing for photos above jungle canopy, feed koi in a serene pond, pause for afternoon tea amongst tropical gardens, walk amongst monkeys in Sangeh forest, and finish at Tegenungan's cascading waters. Your driver navigates between spots while you focus on the views. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; bring your own lunch or skip it.

Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

This 9-hour excursion from San Sebastian takes you deep into Rioja's wine country, visiting four distinct producers across the region. You'll taste wines at three estates before descending into the subterranean cellars of a fourth, where lunch awaits in the cool darkness alongside a local Crianza. The afternoon shifts focus to Laguardia, a fortified medieval village perched above its own wine tunnels. Hotel collection and return transport included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $777

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

★ 5.0 (79)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

Learn to craft ramen broths, gyoza parcels, and onigiri alongside English-speaking instructors in central Kyoto. This 90-minute hands-on class teaches traditional techniques for building layered miso and soy sauce broths from scratch, folding dumplings, and shaping rice balls. You'll cook alongside others, then sit down to eat everything you've prepared—proper comfort food made by your own hands.

1h 30mfrom AUD $125

Santorini Classic Highlights and Sightseeing Private Tour

★ 5.0 (79)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini Classic Highlights and Sightseeing Private Tour

When Em from our team ran this 6-hour private tour around Santorini, we got a real sense of why the island pulls travellers in droves — and how to actually see it without melting in a tour bus full of 40 others. A local guide handles the driving while you tick off the classics: the postcard-blue churches of Oia, the volcanic black and red sand beaches, the whitewashed villages of Fira and beyond. The air-conditioned vehicle is a genuine mercy in peak season. It's the kind of tour that works for couples, families, and small groups who'd rather move at their own pace than race through a checklist.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did the PADI Advanced Open Water course in Egypt's Red Sea, she went from competent diver to genuinely confident underwater navigator in two days. The course mixes real-world skills—deep dives, navigation drills, emergency procedures—with the kind of instruction that actually sticks. You're working in one of the planet's richest reef systems, so the underwater classroom is genuinely stunning. The operator handles logistics (gear, transport, permits), so you show up ready to focus on becoming a better diver.

Committed Non-Touristy Saigon Street Food Tour By Scooters/Car

Hop on a scooter or settle into a car for a four-hour crawl through Saigon's backstreet food scene. You'll hit eleven stops sampling everything from crab noodle soup and lemongrass beef to crispy bánh xèo at a century-old market locals actually frequent. This isn't a sanitised tourist loop—your guide takes you where real Saigonese eat, order, and gather. Dinner and snacks included.

Paris Small-Group Montmartre Chocolate & Pastry Walking Tour

Walk Montmartre's hilltop streets with a local guide sampling Paris's finest pastries and chocolate over three hours. You'll taste buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, macarons, crêpes, madeleines, éclairs and artisan chocolate, paired with coffee. This isn't a rushed tasting—it's a proper introduction to why Parisians take their morning treats seriously, led by someone who knows the neighbourhood's best addresses and the stories behind each bite.

Prague: Private Old Town Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

When Noah from our team ran this private walking tour, he got a solid grounding in Prague's medieval heart without fighting crowds. You're picked up from your hotel and steered through the Old Town's biggest draws—Powder Gate, Municipal House, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and a handful of synagogues and churches that anchor the city's layered history. It's three hours on foot through streets that genuinely feel less rammed than the main tourist routes, though you're still moving through recognisable landmarks. The guide covers the city's Jewish quarter, theatrical heritage, and architectural shifts across centuries. It's a private setup, so the pace and stops bend to your group's interests.

Transfers PIPA Airports in Premium Electric Cars

When Alex from our team booked a transfer from Pipa Airport, we got picked up in a sleek electric car—quiet, cool, and a far cry from the typical airport shuffle. This is premium ground transport along Brazil's northeast coast, handling runs between Pipa, Natal, and São Miguel do Gostoso. The whole trip clocks 1–2 hours depending on your destination. The drivers know the region inside out, the vehicles are spotless and air-conditioned, and the service runs round-the-clock. It's the kind of arrival that sets the tone for a proper holiday rather than a stressed scramble.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $63

★ 5.0 (78)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Mekong delta Private Day Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this private Mekong Delta day tour, we got a proper look at how locals actually live along the river. You're picked up from your hotel, bundled into an air-conditioned minivan with your own guide, then spend the morning and afternoon on the water visiting small villages, floating markets, and local homes. It's eight to nine hours door-to-door, lunch included, and the guide speaks English well enough to fill you in on what you're seeing as you go. The whole vibe is slower than the big group boats — fewer tourists, more space to breathe, and a genuine sense of moving through someone else's neighbourhood rather than being herded through.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $145

Tour Package Hanoi City - Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night

★ 5.0 (78)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Tour Package Hanoi City - Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night

A two-day circuit pairing Hanoi's historic landmarks with a coastal escape to Halong Bay. Day one explores the capital's cultural heartland on foot and by vehicle, taking in sites that shaped the nation. Day two swaps urban noise for limestone karsts, emerald waters, and cave systems rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. Includes one night's accommodation, meals, transport, entrance fees, and a guide fluent in English.

Dubrovnik Private Game of Thrones Walking Tour

When Alex from our team ran this private Game of Thrones tour around Dubrovnik's Old Town, we got the full King's Landing experience without the crowds. It's a two-hour walk through the medieval streets where they filmed the HBO series, hitting the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, and other recognisable spots. You're on your own with a local guide and up to seven mates max, which means you actually set the pace and linger where you fancy. The vibe is pure medieval stone—tight laneways, terracotta roofs, sea views—and it draws a mix of GoT pilgrims and general history buffs.

Baja Off-Road Adventure on Off-Road Motorcycle or Buggy

When Charlie from our team ran this Baja off-road adventure, we were handed the keys to either a dirtbike or race buggy and pointed toward some genuinely remote terrain. The landscape shifts from desert scrub to coastal cliffs to shipwreck-strewn beaches — the kind of stuff that doesn't show up on regular tourist loops. You're riding your own machine through places like Cabo Pulmo, Santiago Waterfalls, and the Nine Palms area, with lunch included to fuel the day. It's a full-day operation, physical but doable for most fitness levels, and the views justify the dust.

1 dayfrom AUD $451

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