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Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

★ 5.0 (65)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Canada

Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this stained glass class in Canada, he walked away with an actual finished piece—not a half-baked craft project. The three-hour session teaches you the real deal: cutting, grinding, soldering, the lot. It's the kind of hands-on workshop that appeals to curious types who want to leave with something tangible, set in a welcoming studio space that caters to all skill levels and fitness abilities.

3 hoursfrom AUD $131

Private Luxury Wine Tour $479 per group, up to 5, $789 up to 10

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Private Luxury Wine Tour $479 per group, up to 5, $789 up to 10

When Lily from our team booked this private wine tour around Sedona and Verde Valley, we got a proper peek at what happens when you skip the crowded coach experience. You're collected in a comfortable private vehicle with up to nine others (or fly solo with a smaller group), whisked between local vineyards, and given space to linger or pivot to other Sedona sights—Jerome's ghost-town charm, the Chapel of the Holy Cross—depending on what takes your fancy. Five hours sounds tight, but the flexibility means you're not watching your watch as much as on a fixed itinerary.

Bali: Silver Jewelry Making Class in Seminyak and Legian

Spend a morning in a Seminyak workshop learning silversmithing from local craftspeople. You'll work with five grams of pure Indonesian silver to craft a wearable piece—earrings, ring, or pendant—guided through each stage from shaping to polish. The class covers the trade's roots in the region and sends you home with a handmade souvenir that actually reflects your own effort rather than a mass-produced trinket.

Exclusive Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como 1H - 4H

A four-hour private boat tour along Lake Como's shoreline, piloted by a local guide who shows you the lake's landmarks and hidden corners. You'll cruise past grand villas, mountain backdrops, and tucked-away villages from your own vessel, with prosecco on hand and Wi-Fi to stay connected. Straightforward, no-fuss way to see what makes the lake worth visiting.

4 hoursfrom AUD $500

Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

New Zealand

Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

When Mia from our team took this 12-hour drive from Franz Josef to Queenstown, it felt less like a transfer and more like a proper tour. The route winds through the West Coast's rugged beaches, climbs over Haast Pass through beech forest, then drops into the glacier-fed lake country around Wānaka before heading to Queenstown. You're in a small minibus with a guide who actually stops for viewpoints and shares stories — not just ferrying you between towns. Lunch and snacks are included, which beats driving hungry.

12 hoursfrom AUD $244

Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales

★ 5.0 (65)

🛕 Culture & History

Croatia

Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales

When Noah from our team walked Split's Old Town, we got a proper sense of how a Roman emperor's retirement pad became a living, breathing neighbourhood. This 90-minute tour threads through Diocletian's Palace—a 1,700-year-old complex that's part residence, part fortress—and the cobbled streets wrapped around it, with a local guide who actually grew up here. Small groups mean you're not shuffling behind a flag; you're having a genuine chat about how Split transformed from imperial seat to Dalmatian hub. No museum entries, just street-level history and the architecture itself.

E-Bike excursion to Old Harry Rock

When Mia from our BugBitten team took this e-bike tour around Old Harry Rock, we found it a smart way to cover serious ground in Dorset without knackering yourself. You're on hardtail electric bikes — nimble enough for both dirt tracks and tarmac — with a licensed guide steering you toward spots you'd never reach by car. The 3–4 hour loop lets you tick off coastal scenery and hinterland without pedalling uphill like a maniac. It's casual, fun, and beats walking the same distance by miles.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $183

2 Hour Private Surfing Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★ 5.0 (65)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Mexico

2 Hour Private Surfing Experience in Puerto Vallarta

When Noah from our BugBitten team paddled out with a local Puerto Vallarta instructor for a morning session, we found exactly what we were after: mellow, rideable waves and zero pretension. This 4.5-hour experience takes you to the north-shore breaks where long, forgiving waves roll in regularly — perfect whether you're a complete beginner or just shaking off rust. You'll get a real local's eye view of the area's different peaks, plus the instructor's decades of international surf pedigree backing up every tip. It's less about ticking a box and more about actually catching waves and having a laugh while you're at it.

Private Mt. Batur Sunrise Jeep & Black Lava Adventure & Breakfast

A pre-dawn jeep expedition that drives you through Bali's dramatic black lava terrain to Mount Batur's summit, where you'll catch the sunrise from above the clouds. The experience includes a local guide navigating winding mountain roads, a traditional Balinese breakfast at the peak, and hotel transfers. Expect to be on the road by 3–4am and back by mid-morning.

7 hoursfrom AUD $43

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Private Road to Hana Tour

When Alex from our team ran the Road to Hana, it was a proper full day of it—9.5 hours winding through East Maui's rainforest, volcanic landscape, and hidden spots that the big tour buses don't reach. The driver navigates you past Haleakala's backside, over dozens of waterfalls, black and red sand beaches, and through bamboo groves, with room to stop where things look interesting. It's a smaller group (max 7), so it feels less like cattle-herding and more like a mate who knows the back roads showing you around. You get fresh local snacks and banana bread thrown in, but food and accommodation are on you.

Hot air balloon ride with breakfast in Cueva from CDMX

When Noah from our team booked this hot air balloon ride near Mexico City, we got a proper dawn experience over Teotihuacan with licensed pilots and safety checks that actually matter. You're picked up from your CDMX hotel, flown for roughly 45 minutes over the pyramids and surrounding landscape, then brought down for breakfast in a natural cave before heading back. The whole thing runs about five and a half hours, and it attracts a mix of tourists keen for the aerial view and some serious adventure seekers. It's a solid way to see the Archaeological Zone from above without the usual ground-level crowds.

5h 30mfrom AUD $214

3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

3 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: The Best of London

When Charlie from our team ran this private walking tour, we covered London's heavyweight hits—Big Ben, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace—in three to four hours on foot. The guide picks you up from your hotel and steers you through centuries of British history at a steady pace. It's the kind of tour that works well if you want a personalised take on the major sights without the chaos of a larger group, though you're doing the legwork yourself to get between spots once the walking begins.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $338

Marrakech: Ourika Tour, Waterfalls, Atlas & Lunch

★ 5.0 (65)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Morocco

Marrakech: Ourika Tour, Waterfalls, Atlas & Lunch

When Em from our team ran this Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech, we headed into the Atlas foothills to see Setti Fatma's tiered waterfalls, visit a working argan oil cooperative, and explore a traditional Berber household. It's a solid 7–8 hour outing that mixes culture and nature without feeling rushed. The drive winds up through terraced valleys and green villages; you'll spot locals selling citrus by the roadside and, if you're lucky, grazing mules. The crowd mix is typical for a popular tour — a mix of ages, nationalities, and energy levels — but the air-conditioned transport and a separate certified guide keep things organised.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $24

Private Day trip Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys -All inclusive-

★ 5.0 (65)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Morocco

Private Day trip Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys -All inclusive-

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this private Atlas Mountains day trip, it ticked the box for actually seeing how Berber communities live rather than just passing through. You'll bounce between five valleys in the High Atlas, walk to Ourika Falls with a local guide, and share lunch (proper tagine, couscous, salad, mint tea) in a family home—no tourist restaurant. It's capped at eight people per vehicle, which means you're not crammed on a charter bus with 40 others. The whole thing runs 8–10 hours from Marrakech, with hotel pickups sorted.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $197

Vespa Tour in Rome Driven by Us with Optional Pick Up

★ 5.0 (65)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Vespa Tour in Rome Driven by Us with Optional Pick Up

Skip the tour bus and ride a Vespa through Rome's neighbourhood streets with a local driver steering. This 2 hour 50 minute private tour cuts through the animated rioni (districts) that Romans actually inhabit, trading tourist crowds for the kind of corners you'd stumble upon alone. You'll get the thrill of scooter travel plus genuine local routes—the sort of thing that makes you want to book again before you've even dismounted.

2h 50mfrom AUD $315

Hanoi City Jeep Tour Half-day: Food, Culture & Fun (4 hours)

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Jeep Tour Half-day: Food, Culture & Fun (4 hours)

Rattles through Hanoi in a vintage army jeep, mixing backstreet neighbourhood life with iconic landmarks. You'll spot everything from morning markets and local schools to the Train Street, French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh mausoleum over four hours. Includes egg coffee, lunch or dinner, and a driver who knows where tourists don't usually go.

Truffle Hunting Experience Siena Tartufi

Head into the Tuscan countryside around Siena with Alessandro, a seasoned truffle hunter, and his three trained dogs to search for truffles beneath the forest floor. Over two hours, you'll learn to read the landscape, spot the subtle signs the dogs pick up on, and understand which varieties fruit in different seasons. You'll dig alongside the team, then taste what you've found—a genuine introduction to how truffles move from soil to plate.

2 hoursfrom AUD $233

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

When Ben from our team ran this private Highlands tour out of Edinburgh, we found ourselves rolling through some genuinely stirring Scottish country — Loch Ness, Glencoe, the lot — without fighting for elbow room on a coach full of strangers. The seven to eight hour loop trades the group-tour mill for a guide and driver who can actually pivot the day to suit your pace and interests, whether that's lingering at a viewpoint or stopping for a proper coffee. It's the kind of tour that works for mates wanting to yarn together, families needing flexibility, or anyone keen to see the Highlands without the cattle-market feel.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1929

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide

★ 5.0 (65)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Japan

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide

Walk the Hakone Hachiri, a Japan Heritage trail that traces the mountain route of Edo-period travellers along the Old Tokaido Highway. This 7-hour guided hike covers roughly 8km between Hakone Yumoto and Mishima Station, mixing footpath and local bus transport to visit Lake Ashi, the Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and the Genbe River valley. A certified mountain guide leads you through steep terrain where Mt Fuji appears across changing vistas, explaining the history embedded in the landscape and the checkpoint system that once controlled travel through these mountains.

Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Tour Semi-Private 8ppl max

Bypass queues and step into Europe's grandest royal residence on this 2.5-hour guided tour of Madrid's Royal Palace. With a knowledgeable guide and a cap of eight travellers, you'll explore the sprawling official home of the Spanish monarchy—a building that sprawls across 135,000 square metres and contains over 3,000 rooms. Expect lavish gilt ceilings, grand staircases, and centuries of royal history compressed into an afternoon in Spain's capital.

Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike & Camel Ride & Sandboarding

When Alex from our team ran this morning desert safari, we got the full throttle experience: 35 minutes of proper dune bashing in the Lahbab desert, plus quad biking and a camel ride thrown in. It's the kind of tour that works for families and thrill-seekers alike, drawing a mixed crowd of tourists keen to tick off the Dubai desert box. The whole thing runs about 4 hours from hotel pickup in Dubai or Sharjah, with an air-conditioned vehicle shuttling you between activities. It's sweaty, sandy, and genuinely fun — especially if you're chasing that adrenaline hit without committing to a full-day expedition.

Transfer from Venice Airport to Trieste

Shared minibus transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste, taking roughly two hours. Your driver shares local knowledge about the region as you travel, making the journey engaging rather than tedious. Rates improve with multiple passengers. The vehicle is air-conditioned and all taxes included. Public transport alternatives exist if you prefer.

Hampton Court Palace Private Guided Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, she got the full Hampton Court experience without fighting crowds. Your guide is Jo, an accredited Tudor expert with 15 years embedded in the palace and a theatre background—she reads the place like a biography. You'll walk the Tudor wing where Henry VIII plotted and schemed, then shift into Christopher Wren's Baroque rebuild for William III, explore the state apartments, peek into the vast kitchens, and amble the grounds. It's a tight two hours, so it moves, but it's yours alone.

Atlas Mountains Hike with Transport from Marrakech (2days)

When Charlie from our team did this two-day Atlas trek, we skipped the famous Toubkal summit grind and hit the valleys instead — proper Berber villages, mountain ridgelines, and way fewer crowds. Based outside Marrakech, you're driven to Imlil, then walk through green valleys and granite peaks, staying low enough that winter snow isn't a blocker. The trail links traditional hamlets where shepherds still work the slopes, and you sleep in a village guesthouse midway through. It's the scenic payoff of the Atlas without needing mountaineering legs.

2 daysfrom AUD $265

Ayutthaya Private Tour: Temples & Boat Cruise, Day or Sunset

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Ayutthaya Private Tour: Temples & Boat Cruise, Day or Sunset

When Mia from our team ran this private Ayutthaya tour, we got the full story: temples tied to royal history, then a slower boat ride through the waterways that built the ancient city. You pick your vibe — crisp daytime light or the softer glow of sunset. With your own guide, driver and no tour-bus crowds, the pace is genuinely yours: stop for photos, ask questions, breathe between sites. The whole thing runs 7–9 hours depending on Bangkok traffic and how long you linger. It's the kind of tour where you actually connect the dots instead of just ticking boxes.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $225

Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

★ 5.0 (65)

🍜 Food & Cooking

China

Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

When Noah from our team booked this online cooking class with Chef Sunflowerli, he was learning Beijing dumplings and other Sichuan classics from his kitchen via Zoom. It's a private session—just you and the chef on screen—that runs 90 minutes and covers everything from hand-rolling dumplings to stir-fries like Kung Pao chicken and mapo tofu. You'll cook in real time, taste as you go, and walk away with actual skills and a full meal. Vegan swaps are built in. It suits adults and older kids keen to get their hands sticky and learn proper Chinese technique without leaving home.

Cordoba Jewish Tour

A two-hour guided walk through Córdoba's Jewish quarter with Jorge Gershon, tracing medieval Sephardic philosophy and community life. You'll move through one of Spain's most intact Jewish neighbourhoods, learning how this intellectual centre shaped European thought and examining both the flourishing creative period and the hardships that followed. The tour connects that distant past to the living heritage visible in Córdoba today.

2 hoursfrom AUD $602

Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend

Explore [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) on your terms with a local guide who knows the city inside out. Before you arrive, you'll sketch out what matters to you—whether that's Gothic quarters, modernist architecture, neighbourhood gems, or hole-in-the-wall tapas bars. Your guide meets you with stories about the place, its rhythms, and what living here actually feels like. The itinerary flexes as you go: linger where things click, skip what doesn't, pivot based on weather or mood. This is the city through someone who belongs to it.

1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $919

Shooting Experience ALL IN Package in Budapest

★ 5.0 (65)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Hungary

Shooting Experience ALL IN Package in Budapest

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this shooting experience in Budapest, he got hands-on time with eight different firearms used by military and special forces worldwide. You move through a controlled range, firing each weapon and getting a real feel for how they handle — no pretence, just the chance to work out which one suits you. It's set up with safety front and centre, and the whole thing runs about an hour. The shooting range sits in Budapest proper with decent public transport access nearby, so it's easy to slot into a city itinerary.

Rock and Roll Rappelling in Rock Canyon

When Em from our team did Rock and Roll Rappelling, we found ourselves bouncing across dune-like terrain in a UTV toward the mouth of Rock Canyon, which sits on Zion's eastern fringe. The real draw is four rappels down the canyon's red rock faces—the standout being a 110-foot drop into an alcove that feels genuinely exposed. Once you're past the technical descent, the canyon opens into a green corridor with cottonwoods and river grasses before a moderate hike returns you to your vehicle. It's a solid half-day adventure for anyone who's comfortable on a rope and doesn't mind sweat equity. Total time on the ground is about five and a half hours.

Private Lake Como Boat Tour 1 h.

Cruise Lake Como's glittering waters aboard a private vessel captained by Adriano, taking in the region's villa-dotted shoreline and Alpine backdrops. This single-hour tour works best for couples or small groups wanting a taste of the lake's famous elegance without the crowds. You'll have the boat to yourself, meaning the pace and stops are yours to call.

Eat like a local

Learn to cook three Italian dishes in a family's home kitchen over four hours, working alongside locals who share their everyday recipes and techniques. You'll prepare lunch and dinner from scratch, gaining insight into how Italian families actually eat at home rather than what restaurants serve tourists. All skill levels welcome.

4 hoursfrom AUD $215

Saigon Slum tour and Saigon Chillspots by motorbike/ Aodai rider

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Saigon Slum tour and Saigon Chillspots by motorbike/ Aodai rider

Navigate Ho Chi Minh City's residential neighbourhoods by motorbike with a local guide, venturing beyond the tourist circuit to witness everyday life across different districts. Over 2–4 hours, you'll ride through congested streets, stop at community food stalls to sample regional dishes, and gain perspective on the economic contrasts that shape the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for District 1 and 3 guests.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $23

Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Austria

Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this 6-hour private tour, we left Salzburg in a comfortable Mercedes heading southeast into the Salzkammergut—Austria's lake country. Hallstatt itself is the drawcard: a postcard-perfect village wedged between a turquoise lake and steep mountains, with pastel-painted houses climbing the shoreline. It's genuinely stunning, and the private setup meant we could linger where we wanted without being herded through with crowds. The region feels Alpine and cinematic; you'll spot plenty of other tour groups, but the Mercedes-and-guide arrangement kept things intimate. Six hours gives you breathing room to actually soak it in rather than sprint through.

6 hoursfrom AUD $571

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Hungary

Budapest Private Walking Tour

When Jake from our team ran this 4-hour private walking tour, Budapest opened up properly. A single guide walked us from the Castle District through City Park and down Andrássy Avenue, mixing proper history with the kind of local colour you'd miss on your own. We stopped for coffee and cake mid-walk, caught the view from Fishermen's Bastion, and rode the century-old underground. The whole thing felt like exploring with someone who actually knows the place rather than reciting from a script. It's a solid overview of the city's layers — Hungarian culture, architecture, the modern buzz — without the crowds of group tours.

Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding

When Ben from our team booked this morning desert safari, we were after that classic Dubai dunes hit without burning the whole day. You're up at 7am for a pickup in a 4x4, then off toward the Lahbabd desert—45 minutes of proper dune bashing followed by sandboarding on the red sands, a camel ride thrown in, and back by late morning. It's genuinely geared toward the thrill-seekers and Instagram crowd, but there's real adrenaline here if you're game for it.

Medina Azahara Private Tour in Cordoba

Explore Medina Azahara, the 10th-century palatial city built by Caliph Abderramán III outside Córdoba. This private guided tour uncovers one of Europe's most significant archaeological sites, revealing the architectural ambitions and daily life of a once-powerful Islamic empire. Over ninety minutes to two hours, your guide walks you through remnants of palaces, administrative quarters, and fortifications that shaped medieval European history. Entry fees apply for non-EU visitors; EU citizens enter free.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $232

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

★ 5.0 (65)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

Step into a traditional Kyoto home for an intimate tea ceremony led by a practised tea master. Over one hour, you'll learn the deliberate gestures and philosophy underpinning this refined art form, prepare two bowls of premium Uji matcha, and taste seasonal wagashi from a heritage Kyoto confectioner. This is genuine practice in an authentic setting—no tourism theatre, no crowds, just you and the ritual.

Rio Favela Tour

When Charlie from our team did this Vidigal favela walk, we got the real story—not the usual rubber-necking tour. Your guide is someone who actually lives in the community and knows every alley, rooftop, and resident. You're walking through steep, winding streets for 2–3 hours with locals whose families have been here for decades, hearing how the neighbourhood ticks rather than just gawping from the outside. The whole operation is built around putting money and respect back into Vidigal, which changes how the experience feels.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $49

Grand Egyptian Museum, King Tut, Civilization museum with Mummies

★ 5.0 (64)

🛕 Culture & History

Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum, King Tut, Civilization museum with Mummies

When Tom from our team ran this Cairo combo, we hit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization back-to-back — roughly five to six hours total. The Grand Egyptian is genuinely massive, purpose-built for Pharaonic artefacts, and the King Tut treasures alone justify the visit. The second museum homes the royal mummies in a sleeker, modern space that walks you through Egyptian history from prehistoric times through to the present day. You'll get picked up from your hotel, guided by an Egyptologist, fed a local lunch, and dropped back. It's a solid two-museum sweep that covers the headline attractions without needing to piece together your own itinerary across Cairo.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $49

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