Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

United Kingdom

Giants Causeway tour Belfast

When Lily from our team ran this tour, we got a custom-built eight-hour drive along County Antrim's coast to the Giants Causeway, one of Northern Ireland's standout natural sights. You pick the stops — Bushmills distillery, Dunluce Castle's dramatic ruins, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, or Game of Thrones spots — and the driver shapes the day around your interests. Small groups (up to seven) mean genuine flexibility, and the scenery between landmarks is proper stunning. It's the kind of tour that works if you want to set the pace yourself rather than being herded through a fixed itinerary.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1255

Explore Amsterdam in 75 Minutes – Pedicab Rickshaw City tour

★ 5.0 (75)

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $413

Netherlands

Explore Amsterdam in 75 Minutes – Pedicab Rickshaw City tour

When Charlie from our team took this pedicab rickshaw tour through Amsterdam, we got the sense of a city designed for exactly this pace. Seventy-five minutes pedalling past canals, over the Skinny Bridge, through the Jewish Quarter and Red Light District, with stops at landmarks like the Royal Palace and Anne Frank House. It's intimate — max two passengers per rickshaw — and feels less like being herded through checkboxes and more like a mate showing you their neighbourhood. You'll hear local context woven through the ride, from the city's canal-era architecture to the weight of its Holocaust memorials. Best suited to first-timers who want the highlights without the exhaustion of a full day on foot.

Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy

A local photographer guides you through Venice's most photogenic corners—from St. Mark's Square to tucked-away neighbourhoods—crafting polished portraits with professional posing direction. Choose a straight walking session or a cinematic storytelling approach. You'll receive 40–100 edited images depending on length, plus a three-month online gallery. Gondola rides available as an add-on (paid separately to the operator). Sessions work for couples, families, and solo travellers.

★ 5.0 (75)

Turkey

Turkish Marbling Paper Art Workshop

When Jake from our team tried this Turkish marbling workshop, we got hands-on with ebru—the centuries-old art of floating pigments on water to create intricate patterns on paper. The two-hour session runs in Turkey and pulls in a mix of curious travellers and locals keen to pick up the traditional craft. You'll work through the fundamentals (stone swirls, back-and-forth strokes, comb designs) and have a go at classic motifs like tulips and carnations, finishing with a dried piece to take home.

Sea Kayaking Tour - The Red Sand Beach

When Noah from our team paddled this Rhodes route, he found a properly managed coastal setup—small groups, clear Aegean waters, and a genuine Greek lunch waiting at the red sand beach. The 4.5-hour tour hugs the island's southeastern edge, threading past rock formations and Medieval ruins, with time to snorkel and swim. It's geared toward mixed ability levels, from couples to families and solo travellers, as long as you're comfortable in a kayak for a few hours and can swim.

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

When Alex from our team did this private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour, we got the full Edinburgh grit-and-story treatment in ninety minutes. You're walking through one of the city's oldest burial grounds, literally standing metres from the graves of folk who shaped Scotland's history — Covenanters, grave robbers, the infamous Burke and Hare, and yes, Greyfriars Bobby. The kirkyard sits in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, a maze of cobbled streets and historic closes where tourists and locals mix. Your guide handles the darker chapters (torture, murder, bodysnatching) alongside the oddball characters with equal respect, which keeps it grounded rather than spooky-for-spooky's-sake.

Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class

Learn to cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes from a specialist instructor via live video session. This 90-minute online class guides you through recipes with detailed technique instruction, troubleshooting support and ingredient substitutions. You'll work in your own kitchen with professional guidance, receive a digital cookbook packed with cooking secrets, and gain the confidence to recreate dishes independently. Vegans and vegetarians equally welcome.

Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City

Walk through Hiroshima with a local guide whose family lived through the atomic bombing—many are second-generation survivors themselves. This 3-hour private tour moves beyond museum plaques to share how the city's history shaped everyday life. You'll visit the A-Bomb Dome World Heritage Site and Peace Memorial Park, with skip-line museum entry included. Your guide shapes the pace and depth based on what matters to you, whether you're solo, partnered, or bringing family.

Master the Art of Florentine Steak: A Unique Cooking Experience!

Spend four hours in central [Florence](/places/florence) learning to cook bistecca alla fiorentina from a Tuscan chef. You'll source ingredients at Sant'Ambrogio Market (morning sessions only), then fire up a professional grill to sear a massive slab of beef to perfection. The experience wraps with wine, vinsanto, and homemade biscuits. Small group, all ingredients and equipment provided.

PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this 8.5-hour private tour across central Crete, it ticked several boxes at once: a working olive oil factory with tastings, wandering the tight lanes of the traditional village of Mochos, and optional stops at Knossos Palace and a family pottery workshop. The tour rolls through the Cretan interior in an air-conditioned vehicle, mixing Minoan history, local food culture, and the kind of village life that feels genuinely lived-in rather than staged for tourists. It's pitched as customisable, so you can lean into archaeology, food, crafts, or just the drive itself—depending on what appeals.

2-Hour Private Evening Walking Guided Tour of Florence Culture

A two-hour evening stroll through [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre with a local guide who unpacks the city's art and architecture as golden light bathes the streets. You'll navigate from Piazza della Signoria past the Uffizi and across the Arno to Oltrarno, taking in Ponte Vecchio, the Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens before finishing at the Duomo. A gelato stop and insider shopping tips round out the walk.

Beatles City Taxi Tours (3 hour duration)

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this Beatles taxi tour, we got a proper guided spin through Liverpool's Fab Four sites without the tour-bus crowds. Your guide drives you past Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, takes you by the childhood homes of John, Paul, George and Ringo, and fills in the stories as you roll through. It's a solid 3 hours in a private cab — works whether you're a diehard Beatles obsessive or just after some local history with a musical bent. The guide speaks English on the day, though written guides in Spanish and German are available if you need them.

Madrid Thyssen Museum Small Group Guided Tour

A guided tour of Madrid's Thyssen Museum with a maximum of seven people, allowing genuine conversation with your guide and flexibility to linger on works that captivate you. This intimate approach respects the gallery's atmosphere whilst delivering substantive art-historical insight. The 90-minute visit covers key pieces across the museum's eclectic collection, from Renaissance portraits to contemporary works.

1h 30mfrom AUD $79

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $166

Thailand

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market

A private five to seven-hour tour combining two of Thailand's most distinctive markets—Maeklong Railway Market, where trains cut through vendor stalls, and [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak), where wooden boats navigate narrow canals lined with produce and crafts. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with your own guide and private boat, sampling coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice along the way. Optional: ride the train as it passes through Maeklong's centre.

Open Vehical Safari in Kruger National Park Half Day

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $124

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

South Africa

Open Vehical Safari in Kruger National Park Half Day

When Lily from our team booked an open vehicle safari through Kruger Pride Safaris in Marloth Park, we got a genuine taste of what a smaller operator can do. Kerry's outfit runs personalised half-day safaris in proper open vehicles — the kind where you're genuinely exposed to the bush, not peering through windows. It's a 6-hour run from Marloth Park, and the team here flex around what you want to see rather than lock you into a set route. Guides are properly experienced, and you can book solo or bring mates along.

Discover Connemara Tour by Electric Fat Tyre Bike

When Ben from our team took this full-day jaunt from Galway, it ticked a genuinely different box. You're picked up from your accommodation for a 3-hour electric fat bike ride through proper Connemara backcountry—terrain that opens up differently on an e-bike than a regular one. The route avoids the main tourist drag, the scenery hits hard (mountains, bogs, coastal glints), and there's a working sheepdog demo thrown in that's both entertaining and legitimately fascinating if you care how the landscape actually functions. It suits anyone 12 and up who can ride a bike competently; the electric assist means fitness matters less than you'd think.

Private Tour to the Pyramids and the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM)

When Alex from our team did this private tour, we got a proper guided spin through Cairo's heavyweight cultural sites — the Pyramids plateau and the brand-new Great Egyptian Museum. You're paired with an Egyptologist who actually knows their stuff, whisked around in a cool air-conditioned car, and guided through the logistics (ticket purchasing included, which beats queuing solo). The whole thing runs eight hours, moving at a pace that lets you soak in context without feeling rushed. Cairo's chaotic energy surrounds you, but this setup buffers most of that noise. It's pitched at anyone keen on ancient Egypt who wants expert commentary rather than a rushed snapshot tour.

Eco Friendly Hybrid Boat Tour to Favignana & Levanzo from Trapani

When Tom from our team ran this boat tour, we headed out from Trapani to the Egadi Islands—Favignana and Levanzo—on a hybrid vessel built for smaller groups (max 12 people). It's a proper Mediterranean escape: eight hours of swimming, snorkelling in the clearest water you'll find off Sicily, and time to wander Favignana's low-key town centre. The boat's crewed by a skipper and assistant, and you're fed local aperitivo fare while cruising past limestone cliffs and hidden coves. It's the kind of trip where you show up, get shown around by people who know the coastline, and spend most of the day in the water.

Punta Cana ATV: Jungle, Beach & River Small Group Tour

When Tom from our team tackled this small-group ATV tour in Punta Cana, he spent roughly 4–5 hours threading through Dominican jungle, scaling mountain trails, and hitting a few secret beaches that don't show up on the usual tourist circuit. The route winds past palm groves and rough terrain before finishing with a river crossing that actually gets your heart racing. It's pitched at riders with some off-road experience already under their belt, and the group stays small—proper advantage when you're bouncing over uneven ground.

Farming & Cooking Class in Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Vietnam

Farming & Cooking Class in Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Spend five hours learning to cook Vietnamese dishes by sourcing ingredients yourself at Hoi An's market, then head to Tra Que Organic Farm where you'll work alongside a local farmer before returning to the kitchen for a hands-on two-hour class. You'll prepare papaya salad, spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, fish clay pot and other regional specialities, then eat what you've made. Morning and afternoon sessions available with private transport and an English-speaking chef guiding you throughout.

York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling

When Ben from our team caught the Witch Walk in York, we found ourselves following Ragnell Hagathorn through the city's shadowy lanes for 90 minutes of ghost stories and theatrical flair. This isn't a dry history lesson — it's folklore with personality, blending genuine dark tales from York's past with stage-worthy storytelling that keeps kids (8+) and adults genuinely hooked. The walk kicks off at St. Helen's Square at 7:30 PM, moving through historic streets rain or shine. It's the kind of tour where the guide's energy makes all the difference, and Hagathorn clearly knows how to work a crowd and a creepy narrative.

Guided Glow LED Kayak Sunset Activity in Bonita Springs

When Em from our team tried this LED kayak tour out of Bonita Springs, we pedalled through mangrove tunnels at dusk watching for dolphins and manatees, then glided back under neon glow as the sun dropped. The Hobie Mirage kayaks do the heavy lifting — you can pedal or paddle at your own pace — which meant we actually covered proper distance without killing ourselves. Southwest Florida's sunset light was genuinely stunning, and the LED system transformed the return trip into something properly theatrical. Two and a half hours, small group, feels more adventure than standard paddling.

Taxi from the airport to The pyramids of Giza

When Tom from our BugBitten team caught this transfer from Cairo airport to Giza, he found it a straightforward way to dodge the chaos of negotiating taxis solo. You get picked up by a driver who speaks English, climb into a cool air-conditioned van or car, and cruise the 4-odd hours to the pyramids with fuel sorted. It's the kind of no-fuss option that works best if you're tired, travelling with luggage, or just want to skip the haggling. The meet-and-greet at arrivals means no wandering around looking lost with your bags.

Half day private boat trip in Port de Soller

A four-hour private sailing trip departing Port de Soller along Mallorca's dramatic Tramuntana coastline. You'll anchor in sheltered coves beneath limestone cliffs, swim in transparent Mediterranean waters, and snorkel from the boat's platform. The skipper handles everything while you relax on deck with complimentary wines and beers, spotting local marine life and soaking in the rugged landscape that UNESCO recognises for its geological significance.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1170

Sorrento Cooking Class with Local Chef and Traditional Lunch

Italy

Sorrento Cooking Class with Local Chef and Traditional Lunch

Learn to make fresh pasta and regional specialities in a Sorrentine citrus grove with a local chef, then eat what you've cooked. This 3.5-hour class runs twice daily from Sorrento and covers either handmade gnocchi, aubergine parmigiana and dessert, or pizza from scratch. You'll taste limoncello and sit down to lunch or dinner with wine included, working alongside just a handful of other students.

Kayaking Tour in Cancun

When Alex from our BugBitten team paddled Nichupté Lagoon near Cancun, we found a genuinely peaceful way to see the area without the resort-town noise. The 2.5-hour guided kayak winds through different canal systems — some narrow, some open — with a local who actually knows the ecosystem. The real drawcard is timing: early morning tours catch the lagoon coming alive, while late-afternoon paddles aim straight at sunset. It's calm water, manageable pace, and the kind of thing that reminds you there's wilderness tucked right beside the tourist sprawl.

Private History Old Town and City Wall Tour in Dubrovnik

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private tour through Dubrovnik's Old Town, it was a solid way to unpack the city's layered history without the cruise-ship crowds. A local guide steers you through the medieval streets and up to key viewpoints, sharing the kind of insider context you won't find on plaques — stories about how locals actually live here today alongside the tourist trail. Two and a half hours feels well-paced for the ground you cover, and if you're serious about photography or just want a more personal read on the place, this beats the standard group pace.

Half Day Keewaydin Shelling and Beach Adventure (Private)

When Jake from our team booked this half-day shelling trip near Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, he was after a quieter water adventure — no crowds, just shallow-draft boats hunting for shells in the kind of spots the big tour groups can't reach. The outfit runs small (six passengers max), launches from a marina with free parking, and pitches itself on access to prime shelling zones and occasional dolphin sightings. Three hours is tight but enough to fill a bag and get a feel for the area's coastal character.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1024

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $248

Greece

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains

When Lily from our team ran this tour, she spent seven-plus hours exploring Crete's White Mountains in a proper 4WD—the kind of vehicle needed to reach places standard coaches can't touch. You'll start with one of Europe's ancient olive trees, move through a family winery and mill where the producers themselves walk you through their craft, then tackle genuinely rough mountain roads to reach lunch at 1200 metres with views sprawling across the Samaria Gorge. The small groups (max six per vehicle) and local drivers mean you're not herded through a standard itinerary, and the altitude lunch with Cretan food and wine feels earned after the drive up.

Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

Spend 2.5 hours navigating one of Europe's greatest art collections with a knowledgeable guide steering you through the Prado's masterworks. This small-group tour (maximum 8 people) cuts straight to the paintings that defined centuries of Western art, from Goya's raw political statements to Velázquez's royal portraits. All entrance fees are included, and your guide unpacks the stories behind each canvas rather than rushing past them.

2h 30mfrom AUD $221

Abu Dhabi City Tour in a 4x4 Shared Vehicle

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $111

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi City Tour in a 4x4 Shared Vehicle

When Ben from our team ran this 8–9 hour shared 4x4 tour, we hit the main Abu Dhabi tick boxes in a single hit. You'll swing through the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (dress code applies), cruise the Corniche, snap photos outside Emirates Palace and Ferrari World, poke around the Heritage Village, and browse the Dates & Carpet Market. It's a no-frills shared vehicle trip with other travellers, hotel pickup included, and you'll see the city's postcard spots without needing to navigate it yourself. Solid for a first-timer or anyone short on time.

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2750

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

Experience the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s dramatic cliffs and hidden coves from the water on a private six to seven-hour speedboat charter. Your 38-foot vessel visits Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi whilst you enjoy prosecco, snacks, and uninterrupted views of one of southern Italy's most striking coastlines. This is the approach locals favour—approaching these pastel-hued villages and stacked terraces from the sea where their full scale becomes apparent.

From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Guided Tour

Ireland

From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Guided Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Wicklow loop, it delivered proper value: seven-and-a-half hours hitting the Wicklow Mountains, the monastic ruins at Glendalough, and that famous dark-water lake everyone photographs, then circling back to Dublin for landmarks from a tour bus and a pint pulled at your own hand in a proper pub. It's a solid all-rounder for first-timers wanting landscape, history, and Dublin in one hit—though you're managing your own transport to the start and the walking's genuine enough that you'll feel it in your legs.

Eat Like a Local Food Tour in Hua Hin

Hunt down the neighbourhood spots where Hua Hin locals actually eat. This 3.5-hour food tour bypasses tourist traps to find family-run shophouses and street stalls serving exceptional Thai food without the polished veneer. You'll ride local songtheaws between 10–15+ tasting stops, eating alongside regulars and learning which holes-in-the-wall have quietly built reputations on generations of recipes and proper technique. An English-speaking Thai guide steers you toward places that tick the boxes: genuinely good hygiene, family ownership, and flavours that deserve far more than their humble surroundings.

3h 30mfrom AUD $91

Dubai: Camel Caravan, Bedouin Breakfast with Al Marmoom Oasis

10 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $83

United Arab Emirates

Dubai: Camel Caravan, Bedouin Breakfast with Al Marmoom Oasis

When Ben from our team tried this desert outing near Dubai, we headed out to Al Marmoom Desert Reserve for a morning spent on camels, in traditional dress, and at an actual Bedouin settlement. The five-hour stint includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a couple of short camel rides across the dunes, a photo with a falcon, and breakfast cooked over open fire in a restored village complete with animals and a working well. It's equal parts touristy and genuinely curious—the kind of thing most Dubai visitors do, but the Bedouin village setup felt more lived-in than your typical staged experience.

Majdanek Concentration Camp & Lublin Full Day Private Tour from Warsaw

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this full-day private tour from Warsaw, it paired two heavy-hitting stops: Majdanek, one of Europe's most intact Nazi concentration camps, and Lublin, a city layered with Jewish, Polish, and Central European history. The 8-hour drive covers the difficult but essential history of the Holocaust alongside the medieval squares and Jewish quarter of a place that's been called both the Vienna of the North and Little Jerusalem. It's emotionally demanding but grounded — not spectacle, just documentation and context.

Amritsar Tour with A SIKH (Full Day All Inclusive)

When Mia from our team did this full-day Amritsar tour with a Sikh guide, it felt less like standard sightseeing and more like having a knowledgeable local walk you through their own heritage. You'll spend 10–13 hours moving between the Golden Temple, the communal kitchen (Langar), Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum, with a guide who can explain not just what happened but why it matters. Amritsar is a city layered with spirituality and difficult history in equal measure, and a Sikh guide cuts through the surface-level stuff to show you the real weight of the place.

Peekaboo Slot Canyon Tour UTV and Hiking Adventure (Private)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Peekaboo Slot Canyon Tour UTV and Hiking Adventure (Private)

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this two-hour tour in the US, she got a neat hybrid experience: UTV ripping across dunes followed by a hike through one of the region's tighter slot canyons. The appeal here is bundling two different activities without the hassle of booking separately. You're hitting both the adrenaline and the geology in one outing, with fewer crowds than you'd find at the major canyon tourist spots nearby. The landscape shifts from open desert to narrow red-rock passages, and the area draws a mix of adventure seekers and casual tourists.

2 hoursfrom AUD $196

Beijing :Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $245

China

Beijing :Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

When Jake from our team ran this Beijing combo, we hit the two heavyweight sights in one solid day: the Forbidden City in the morning, then Mutianyu Great Wall in the afternoon. You get a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and the cable car up plus toboggan down included — no shuffling through group tours. The Forbidden City is properly vast, 24 emperors' worth of golden roofs and courtyards laid out with rigid symmetry, and Mutianyu lives up to its reputation for fewer tourists and greener slopes than the crowded sections closer to town. Eight to ten hours door-to-door, with lunch built in.

Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners' Guided Try Scuba Diving