Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

3 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $5306

Sailing trip to the Top Coasts of Crete, Daily/Multi-day

When Sarah from our team sailed out of southern Crete, we had the water largely to ourselves — a genuine rarity along these coasts. The 7-hour trip visits Loutro village, Marmara beach, Sweet Water beach, and Saint Paul bay, anchoring in spots most day-trippers miss. You're on a proper sailing yacht, not a crowded catamaran, so it feels intimate without feeling rushed. The crew keeps snacks flowing, there's plenty of shade on deck, and they build in multiple swimming stops where the water is genuinely turquoise and calm.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1638

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

★ 5.0 (251)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Japan

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

When Em from our team tried this Kyoto ninja lesson, we got a genuine taste of what martial arts training actually feels like — not a costume photo op. You'll spend two hours learning foundational ninja techniques, meditation, and movement under an English-speaking Japanese master in a proper dojo. The instructor covers breathing control, traditional walking forms, and basic kata, and you're dressed in full ninja gear throughout. It's intimate and hands-on; the dojo is quiet and focused, so expect a working class atmosphere rather than a tourist spectacle.

Rock n Roll Soho Walk - with London’s Funniest Music Nerd

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this Soho walk, she got the full rock 'n' roll rundown across two hours — Beatles flats, Rolling Stones haunts, Sex Pistols hotspots, the lot. The guide's got the gags down pat, firing off anecdotes about Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse and decades of music chaos that actually happened on these streets. Soho itself is tightly packed, buzzy with tourists and locals, and you're moving between old pubs, former studios and the kind of grimy corners that feel genuinely storied. It's a solid hit of mid-20th-century music history wrapped in humour.

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

Ride a classic Vespa along Italy's most dramatic coastline with an authorised guide who knows every hairpin turn and hidden village. This 6.5-hour private tour traces the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Naples, weaving through Positano's pastel streets and stopping at the Furore Fjord's clifftop viewpoint. You'll visit Amalfi's cathedral square, sample local limoncello and lemon cake, and hear stories about the region's craftspeople and traditions. Your guide handles navigation while you take in the sea views and stops for photos.

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

When Jake from our team booked this Icy Strait whale-watching run, we knew we were after the uncrowded experience — and the 6-passenger catamaran delivered. You get picked up from the cruise port, bundled into a custom-built boat with an enclosed heated cabin and 360-degree deck, then sent out for nearly four hours hunting humpbacks, orcas, and whatever else the strait's throwing up that day. It's Alaska's Inside Passage at its most intimate: cold water, serious marine life, zero crowds. The outfit backs itself with a whale-sighting guarantee or full refund.

Heather Nikki 80 ft Italian Azimut Yacht Rental

When Sarah from our team chartered the Heather Nikki, an 80-foot Italian Azimut, it became clear this isn't your standard boat hire—it's a floating villa for up to 20 people along the Cabo San Lucas coast. The yacht carries four guest cabins, a sprawling salon, and plenty of deck space to sprawl across. Whether you're after a half-day buzz or a full overnight, there's a private chef, bartender, and water toys on standby. The vibe is relaxed luxury: you're not doing the work, the boat's doing it for you.

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

★ 5.0 (247)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $461

Mexico

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

When Sarah from our team ran this private tour, she hit three major Riviera Maya drawcards in one half-day: the clifftop Mayan ruins at Tulum, a cenote dip, and snorkelling with sea turtles in Akumal. The operator times the Tulum visit for 8 am opening to dodge the worst crowds, then moves through the cenote and turtle spots at a steady pace. It's a packed itinerary across 5–7 hours, depending on how long you linger. The Quintana Roo coast is warm, touristy, and well-trodden—but this setup lets you cover serious ground without joining the queue mobs that pile in by mid-morning.

Port : 6 Bridges Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine & Snacks

★ 5.0 (247)

🐠 Water Activities

Portugal

Port : 6 Bridges Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine & Snacks

When Jake from our team booked this private yacht cruise on the Douro, we got the whole boat to ourselves—captain, sailor, and all. You launch from Marina do Freixo with a welcome drink, then motor downriver past Porto's six iconic bridges, the UNESCO-listed Ribeira warehouses stacked along the bank, and across to Gaia where the Port wine cellars sit. The route dips south past the fishing village of São Pedro da Afurada before opening onto the Atlantic swell at Foz do Porto. It's a solid two-hour float with regional snacks, a Port tasting, and enough green wine to keep things relaxed. The whole vibe is quiet and comfortable—no crowds, no rushed schedule.

Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private air tour, she got a proper bird's-eye view of Maui's full coastline in just over an hour. You're flying in a small metal cabin plane (seats up to five, though bookings max at three) with panoramic windows and live commentary from the pilot. It's a straight-up scenic flight — no frills, no group tours, just you and your crew floating above waterfalls, lava fields, and the island's edges. The plane itself is solid, headsets keep everyone in the loop, and the perspective shift from ground level to sky is genuinely striking. Peak season books out, so flexibility helps.

1 hour – 1h 20mfrom AUD $638

Private VIP Tour : Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

★ 5.0 (246)

Egypt

Private VIP Tour : Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this private tour, she got a real sense of Giza without the throngs. You've got your own Egyptologist guiding you through the Pyramids and Sphinx at whatever pace suits, then into the Grand Egyptian Museum's sprawling galleries. Eight hours covers it properly — enough time to actually absorb the scale and detail, grab lunch at a local spot, and ask the kind of questions a guide can actually answer when there's just your group. The whole setup (car, entrance fees, water, meals) is sorted, so you're not juggling logistics between sites.

Private Dallas Party Bike Rental in Deep Ellum

When Mia from our team booked the private party bike rental in Deep Ellum, we got the full pedal-powered experience: fifteen of us squeezed onto one oversized tricycle, cranking through downtown Dallas for two hours with our own cooler, drink specials at partner bars, and the freedom to bring our own grog. Deep Ellum's that raw, artsy pocket of the city where street art covers every wall and the vibe shifts fast—daytime cafes give way to dive bars and live music venues by evening. It's the kind of neighbourhood that rewards a slow roll on a novelty bike; everyone stares, some laugh, most want to join. The whole thing felt less like a tour and more like throwing a moving party through someone else's backyard.

2 hoursfrom AUD $795

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

★ 5.0 (245)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $77

Vietnam

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

A leisurely five to seven hour drive from Hue to Hoi An with an English-speaking driver, breaking the journey across the dramatic Hai Van Pass. You'll stop at Lang Co Bay's turquoise waters, the reflective calm of Lap An Lagoon, panoramic mountain vistas, and Da Nang's Marble Mountains where centuries-old limestone carving traditions still line the roadsides. Hotel pickups and dropoffs included, with air conditioning and refreshments for the ride.

De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

★ 5.0 (244)

Spain

De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

Wander through Malasaña, Madrid's bohemian quarter just fifteen minutes from Sol, with a local guide who knows every shopkeeper and shortcut. Over two and a half hours, you'll taste churros fresh from the fryer, sample cured jamón ibérico and cold-pressed olive oil in specialist shops, browse the neighbourhood's working market, then settle into a tapas lunch built around what you've just discovered. Two drinks included—coffee, beer, wine, or soft alternatives—plus answers to your Spain questions and tips for what comes next.

2h 30mfrom AUD $192

★ 5.0 (244)

Singapore

Singapore Light to Night Bike Tour

When Em from our team did this evening bike tour, we cycled through Singapore's ethnic quarters as the city shifted from daylight to night. The route threads through Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown before finishing at Marina Bay, where you catch the skyline lighting up in real time. It's a relaxed 3-hour ride with a local guide who knows the photo spots and has the city stories down pat. Works well if you're jet-lagged and want to ease into Singapore without committing to a full-day grind.

3 hoursfrom AUD $84

Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience

★ 5.0 (243)

Italy

Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience

A 40-minute photography session at Rome's [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) with a local photographer who positions you for compelling shots and scouts lesser-known angles nearby. You'll receive 40+ professionally retouched images within two days, capturing genuine moments without the crowds cluttering your frames.

Half-Day Private Boating On Platinum Funship - Clearwater Beach

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked the Platinum Funship private charter, we got four hours on a roomy 27-foot double-decker catamaran with up to 10 people in tow. The Clearwater Beach setup is pure Gulf Coast — shallow, warm waters where dolphins show up reliably, and the boat itself is built for lounging (there's even a slide). You hit sandbar islands for shelling and swimming, with a captain steering the whole thing. It's the kind of outing that works equally well for families, anniversaries, or just mates wanting a boat without the hassle of crewing it themselves.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1517

Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

★ 5.0 (241)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $331

Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

When Charlie from our team ran this full-day private tour across Santorini, we got a solid hit-list of the island's heavy hitters without the busload vibe. The driver knew the roads inside-out and kept the van cool while we hit the whitewashed villages, ancient ruins, and that famous caldera wine bar. Six to seven hours on the go, with stops tailored to what we actually wanted to see—no forced museum queues or cable-car upsell pressure. The island's a looker even when you've seen it in a hundred photos, and having transport sorted meant we could focus on the actual experience rather than hunting down taxis or ferry schedules.

★ 5.0 (241)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Norway

Northern Lights Adventure

When Em from our team booked this Northern Lights chase out of Tromsø, we knew we were in for a proper Arctic hunt. A small group (max 8) climbs into a heated Mercedes van with a guide who's already sussed out the night's best viewing spot based on weather and conditions. You're driven into the Norwegian backcountry, bundled in thermal gear, and parked by a fire with hot drinks, snacks, and grilled pølse. If the Aurora shows, the guides photograph you under it; if not, you still get a timelapse video of the night sky. The whole thing runs 6–10 hours depending on conditions and how long you want to wait.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $399

The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

★ 5.0 (241)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

When Mia from our team ran this walking tour through central London, we wove through narrow backstreets and tucked-in pubs that most visitors never find. The guide—a proper local—walked us past the spots where everyone from Ian Fleming to the Beatles ducked in for a quiet drink, plus the establishments where modern royals and Hollywood A-listers still pop by unnoticed. It's a 2.5-hour ramble through the pubs that shaped British cultural history, told by someone who actually knows the old stories. You're not getting a cocktail out of it, but you're getting the real London behind the red phone boxes.

Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

When Sarah from our team tried this coasteering adventure in Torquay, she spent two and a half hours scrambling across cliffs, jumping into clear water, and poking through sea caves along the Geopark shoreline. The route loops back on itself, so you're not backtracking — just working your way through progressively trickier rock moves and swims. The crew here gear you up properly (wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, gloves) and pitch it at whatever level you can handle, as long as you're a confident swimmer and can boulder a bit. It's the kind of place where you'll see seabirds, feel genuinely exposed to the sea, and finish looking genuinely knackered.

Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Making Experience with Premium Wine

Master three pillars of Roman cooking in a three-hour hands-on class steps from Piazza Mattei. Work alongside a chef to roll pasta sheets, shape ravioli, and layer tiramisu from raw ingredients. You'll finish with a spread of what you've made, wine pairings included, and the muscle memory to recreate each dish at home. Small groups of up to twelve keep things intimate and manageable.

Tulum: Leopard 51′ Yacht with Gourmet Dining & Water Toys

When Tom from our team booked the Leopard 51′, we found ourselves on a sleek private yacht anchored in turquoise Caribbean waters off Tulum. The 4-hour experience trades the crowded beach scene for a floating kitchen and bar, where the onboard chef plates up proper food while you float between snorkelling runs and paddleboard sessions. It's a solid play if you want the sea without the sand, though the experience leans firmly toward couples and small groups after their Tulum time rather than first-time visitors.

4 hoursfrom AUD $4426

2 hrs Unique Pyramids Photoshoot ( Photo session )

★ 5.0 (238)

Egypt

2 hrs Unique Pyramids Photoshoot ( Photo session )

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this 2-hour pyramids photoshoot, she showed up with zero photography experience and walked away with 15 edited shots. The session runs at the Giza plateau—you'll work through classic spots like the Sphinx with the great pyramid behind you, and optionally catch the panoramic view of all nine pyramids from a distance. It's pitched at solo travellers, couples, families, and engagement parties alike. The photographer guides you through poses suited to your style, no fancy camera gear required on your end.

The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

This two-hour pottery experience transports you from [Florence](/places/florence)'s crowded centre to Montelupo Fiorentino, a village that has been shaping ceramics for over seven centuries. You'll tour a working factory where Salvatore and his team handcraft every piece, then take a seat at the wheel yourself to create something tangible to take home. Your finished work gets fired, glazed, and shipped worldwide—a genuine souvenir born from your own hands rather than a shop shelf.

2 hoursfrom AUD $183

Beijing Capital Airport Layover Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

★ 5.0 (238)

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $97

China

Beijing Capital Airport Layover Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

When Alex from our team booked this layover tour, we got a straight private run from Beijing Capital Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall—roughly 90 minutes each way in a dedicated vehicle, leaving 3–5 hours to walk the wall itself. The driver spoke minimal English but used translation apps to stay connected; he knew the route cold and didn't faff about. It's a solid fit if your flight window and the wall's opening hours line up, though you're coordinating tight timing and paying entry fees separately. The company does rack up solid Tripadvisor ratings in the Beijing market, and they're upfront about what's included and what isn't.

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

★ 5.0 (238)

United States

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran the Road to Hana tour on Maui, it lived up to the hype — eight hours of genuine connection with a guide who knew the place inside out and actually cared whether you had a good time. You're not shuffling through crowds at lookouts or sitting in queues; instead, you're getting steered to pockets of the island most visitors miss, with stops for swimming holes, local fruit tastings, and the kind of conversation that makes a tour feel less like a service and more like a mate showing you around. The vibe here is loose — guides encourage you to try things you might normally skip, like jumping off a waterfall or tasting something you've never heard of.

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

A three-hour private guided tour of Granada's [Alhambra](/places/alhambra) that moves beyond memorised facts to unpack the palace complex as a living historical landscape. Your guide interprets what's visible and invisible across the Nazaries Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Carlos V's Palace—connecting past, present and future through visual storytelling. Groups larger than six get audio devices for flexibility.

3 hoursfrom AUD $234

Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

★ 5.0 (237)

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $390

United States

Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

When Charlie from our team booked a custom private tour in San Francisco's only convertible MINI Cooper, we got a proper sense of why this isn't your standard city spin. You pick the length (2–4 hours), the time, and the stops — Golden Gate views, hidden laneways, whatever catches your interest. The guide's spent two decades in the city and knows both the postcard spots and the lesser-known corners. Driving through San Francisco in a convertible with the top down beats sitting in a tour bus; you're close to the action, moving at your pace, never rushed or herded along with a dozen other travellers.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

★ 5.0 (232)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Original T-Shirt Creation

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this Shinjuku workshop, we were curious whether a 90-minute calligraphy session could deliver genuine craft skills or just feel like tourist theatre. Turns out, you actually learn brush technique from a working professional artist, then apply it to design your own kanji for a t-shirt. The studio sits in central Shinjuku—busy, accessible by train, mixed crowd of travellers and locals. You walk away with your calligraphy piece and the t-shirt design you've created, though the finished shirt itself costs extra.

The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)

When Lily from our team ran this food tour through central Athens, it was less about ticking off famous spots and more about actually understanding how Athenians eat. Over 4.5 hours, you'll hit 8–10 neighbourhood vendors—generational family businesses and newer food spots—sampling souvlaki, homemade pies, olives, PDO cheeses, Greek yoghurt, cold meats, and desserts. The guide weaves in stories about the city, culture, and history as you wander the streets. Groups stay small (max 8), so there's genuine chat with locals and fellow travellers rather than herding. It's a solid first-day-in-Athens move: you get your bearings, eat well above lunch portions, and leave with real tips.

Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa

Private car service connecting Noi Bai Airport and your Hanoi hotel in 40–50 minutes. A driver meets you at arrival with a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and handles the route while you settle in. English-speaking staff available on request, with round-the-clock support and no surprise charges. Straightforward, reliable transport that lets you skip the airport taxi queue.

40 min – 50 minfrom AUD $14

Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & Lunch

★ 5.0 (228)

Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & Lunch

When Charlie from our team ran this tour, we spent four hours moving between two traditional Santorini wineries to taste eight wines and eat lunch against views that genuinely stopped conversation. The island's volcanic soil produces distinctive whites and lighter reds, and the two canavas we visited—small, working operations—showed us the actual production and bottling process rather than just pouring wine into glasses. It's a shared group tour capped at eight people, so you're not herded around like a school group. The pacing is relaxed: cellar time, tasting flights, then a proper lunch that pairs with what you've just tried. Santorini draws a mixed crowd—couples, groups of mates, older travellers—and the wineries feel unhurried.

Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever

Sail out from Cannes aboard a 12-metre Dufour 382 for three and a half hours of private coastal exploration. Anchor at the Lérins Islands to swim in clear water, snorkel amongst submerged sculptures, and paddle or simply recline with drinks on deck. This all-inclusive charter suits couples, families and small groups seeking a quieter alternative to crowded beaches, complete with wood-fired pizza, seafood, and the chance to catch summer fireworks from the water.

Warsaw for WWII Buffs - private tour with hotel pickup

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Warsaw tour, we climbed into a retro Żuk minibus and spent three hours tracing the city's WWII footprint chronologically—from Nazi occupation through the uprisings to the aftermath. Our guide anchored the narrative with archival photographs, letting us compare bombed-out buildings (still pockmarked with shrapnel scars), fragments of the Jewish Ghetto wall, and rubble mounds against how Warsaw looks today. The vintage minibus wasn't just transport; it doubled as a time machine, lending a genuine historical texture that standard coach tours can't match. This one's built for people who actually want the detail, not the highlight reel.

Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this Edinburgh walking tour, we wove between Harry Potter filming spots and actual medieval gore — the Old Town's cobbled streets and hidden closes deliver both magic and grimness in two hours. You'll hit Greyfriars Kirkyard (where the wizarding world meets real plague pits), Victoria Street's colourful shopfronts, and snag views of the castle most tour buses miss. It's a small-group setup capped at 12, so you're not shuffling behind a flag-waving guide through crowds. The real pull is how the guide stitches the fictional and the factual together — less twee Potter pilgrimage, more the dark underbelly of Scotland's capital.

2 hoursfrom AUD $35

Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)

★ 5.0 (225)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $171

Thailand

Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)

When Jake from our team ran this private market tour, we got the full Thai market experience minus the tourist herds. You're picked up from your hotel in a cool, air-conditioned car with your own guide and private longtail boat, then whisked to two of Thailand's most famous spots: Maeklong Railway Market, where a train literally cuts through the stalls, and the floating market at Damnoen Saduak, where vendors paddle between colourful fruit and veg displays. The whole thing runs 5–7 hours depending on your pace and which optional train ride you take. It's a solid way to see these places without jostling for space with tour-group crowds.

Athens Greek Cooking Class Pita Gyros from Scratch with a Local

★ 5.0 (225)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $197

Athens Greek Cooking Class Pita Gyros from Scratch with a Local

When Em from our team ran this cooking class in Athens, we rolled up to a local's kitchen expecting a polished cooking school — instead found ourselves cracking open a beer and learning to make pita and gyros the way Greeks actually do at home. The host sources veg that morning and refuses to refrigerate them, which sounds gimmicky until you taste the difference. It's three hours of hands-on cooking, chopping, rolling, and eating in someone's actual kitchen, not a sterile studio. The vibe is relaxed and chatty; you're learning Greek hospitality as much as technique.

Teotihuacán: Private Tour from Mexico City

When Lily from our team did this private tour, we got the full Teotihuacán experience without fighting crowds. A guide takes you through the pyramids and temples of this ancient Mesoamerican city just outside Mexico City—think the Pyramid of the Moon, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the feathered-serpent temple. The site sprawls across a high plateau with views that hit different when you've climbed to the top. It's busy but manageable on a private tour, and the five-to-six-hour window gives you enough time to explore the main structures and absorb some real history without rushing. Your own transport and a knowledgeable guide mean you're not herding with tour groups.

Hanoi Coffee Class learning 5 famous coffee in Hanoi

★ 5.0 (224)

Vietnam

Hanoi Coffee Class learning 5 famous coffee in Hanoi

Learn the craft of Vietnamese coffee in a heritage Hanoi café, where you'll spend two hours exploring five distinct brewing styles. Handle beans at different roast levels, discover how coffee arrived in Vietnam and became embedded in local culture, then brew and taste five drinks yourself—each paired with light snacks. A hands-on introduction to what makes Hanoi's coffee scene distinct from the rest of the world.

2 hoursfrom AUD $34

★ 5.0 (223)