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Private Wine Tour, Voted best in town, Tastings Included!

★ 5.0 (56)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United States

Private Wine Tour, Voted best in town, Tastings Included!

When Em from our team ran this private wine tour in the Sedona area, it ticked the boxes for a properly customised day out. You get picked up from your accommodation, then visit three wineries, breweries, or distilleries—your call—with tastings included at each stop. The whole thing runs 5–7 hours depending on how long you linger, and your guide doubles as your photographer, so you're not stuck taking selfies at every cellar door. It's private, which means no coach-load crowds, and the vibe is relaxed rather than rushed. Bring your dog if you fancy it; they're welcome.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $403

From Phi Phi: PADI Open Water Course *eLearning (2+ days)

★ 5.0 (56)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

From Phi Phi: PADI Open Water Course *eLearning (2+ days)

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over two days based in Phi Phi, Thailand. Complete the theoretical component via official eLearning, then undertake four open-water dives around the island's coral gardens with experienced instructors. The dive centre prioritises small groups and safety protocols, positioning you to explore thriving reefs whilst learning responsible underwater practices. You'll see turtles, sharks and vibrant coral formations from sites chosen to avoid peak crowds.

2 daysfrom AUD $649

Chan May Shore Excursion To Hoian Private Tour

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Chan May Shore Excursion To Hoian Private Tour

This 5–7 hour private tour departs from Chân Mây port and sweeps through the coastal highlights between the port and Hội An. You'll traverse Hải Vân Pass with its sweeping views, visit the limestone Marble Mountains, then spend time in Hội An's lantern-lit streets with a local guide who unpicks Vietnamese everyday culture and traditions. A seated lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant rounds out the day, giving you a genuine taste of the region without the tour-coach rush.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $213

Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour

When Lily from our team ran this flexible Hangzhou tour, we got to cherry-pick our highlights rather than trudge through a set itinerary. You pick two or three spots—West Lake's waterfront sprawl, the towering Lingyin Temple, the misty Longjing Tea Fields, or the shopfront chaos of Hefang Street—and your private guide builds the day around that. Four to five hours total, door-to-door from your hotel or station in a private car. It's the kind of tour that lets you linger where it clicks and skip what doesn't, which beats the usual cattle-herding approach to Hangzhou's big-ticket sights.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $205

★ 5.0 (56)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United States

Capitol Reef Photography Tours

When Noah from our team booked this Capitol Reef photography tour, he was after proper instruction on composition and camera settings — not just a scenic drive. The guide, a local landscape photographer, takes you to handpicked spots across the park timed for the best light, then walks you through how to actually capture what you're seeing. It's three hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with stops for shooting, suited to anyone with a working camera and decent fitness. You'll visit locations most tourists miss, and learn the technical 'why' behind framing a shot rather than just snapping away.

3 hoursfrom AUD $323

Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, she spent a full 10 hours island-hopping between two of Crete's standout beaches plus a heritage olive oil stop. Elafonisi is the showstopper—turquoise shallows, pink sand, lagoons, the lot—but Falasarna offers a quieter, equally stunning alternative for those who want less fuss. The vibe is relaxed and small-group friendly (up to 6 or 12 depending on booking), with a local guide steering you through the day and a proper snack box thrown in. It's the kind of tour that feels less like a cattle run and more like a mate's got a van and knows the best spots.

10 hoursfrom AUD $835

Miyajima Guided Tour and Fresh Oyster Farm Tour

★ 5.0 (56)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Miyajima Guided Tour and Fresh Oyster Farm Tour

Spend 4.5 hours on Miyajima Island combining cultural heritage with coastal food tourism. Start at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO site where a guide explains Shinto practice and ritual significance. Stroll the pedestrian shopping lanes at your own pace, then board a boat for close-up views of the Great Torii and working oyster farms. The tour finishes with lunch at a family-run oyster merchant, where you grill and eat your own catch while learning directly from producers about harvest methods and seasonal varieties.

1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang

Spend a day exploring two significant temples in Lampang Province with a private guide and driver. This 9–10 hour tour takes you to Wat Prathat Lampang Luang, one of northern Thailand's most revered sites, and Wat Chaleom Prakiat, a hilltop temple offering expansive views across the landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the day, giving you a genuine taste of how locals eat in the region. The pace is relaxed and suited to all fitness levels.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $205

From Sapa: 2-Day Trek Through Authentic Villages in North - Sapa

★ 5.0 (56)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

From Sapa: 2-Day Trek Through Authentic Villages in North - Sapa

Two-day trek from Sapa into the highlands of northern Vietnam, staying with a local family and walking through villages where rice terraces cascade down mountainsides. You'll eat home-cooked meals with your hosts, sleep in their house, and see how communities have farmed these slopes for generations. The walking is steady and the terrain uneven, so come prepared for a proper hill hike rather than a casual stroll.

Guided Winter Kayak Tour in Gdańsk & Hot Chocolate Treat

When Mia from our team paddled this winter kayak tour in Gdańsk, she found a genuinely quiet way to see the city's waterfront. You launch into the Motława River and glide past the Crane and old shipyards—the kind of landmarks that hit differently from water level. Halfway through the 2 hours 15 minutes, the guide pulls up alongside with hot chocolate served right there on the canal, which is a nice touch when your fingers are getting numb. It's billed as beginner-friendly, and the kit (drysuit, PFD, double kayaks) takes the guesswork out of winter paddling. Small groups, local guides who know the history, and genuinely peaceful conditions make it feel less like a tourist tick-box and more like actually exploring the city.

Desert Quad Safari Tour with Sandboarding and Picturestopps

When Sarah from our team ran this quad safari, we headed out from Dubai into the Lahbab Red Dunes — about an hour's drive into proper desert terrain where the sand turns rust-red and the landscape flattens into an endless horizon. The four-hour tour kicks off with a camel ride to ease you into the vibe, then you're handed the keys to a Kawasaki quad and let loose for a solid hour of riding. The guide knows the terrain and helps plot a decent route through the dunes; you can sandwich in some sandboarding and photo stops between blasts across the sand. It's a physical outing that rewards riders comfortable on two wheels (or four, in this case) with straightforward thrills and genuine desert quiet.

4 hoursfrom AUD $159

Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran Canaria

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran Canaria

A seven-hour private tour of Gran Canaria that guides you through mountain ridges, canyon passages and ancient volcanic landscapes with a local driver who doubles as your photographer. You'll taste regional food at a working market and eat lunch in a cave restaurant perched above the island's interior. No tourist queues, no hidden charges—just landscapes shaped over millions of years and fifty-plus edited photos delivered within a day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1671

Private tour of the Alhambra entrances included

★ 5.0 (56)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Private tour of the Alhambra entrances included

Spend three hours exploring Granada's [Alhambra](/places/alhambra) with a private guide who shapes the tour to your group's interests. Entry tickets included. You'll move through the palace's intricate rooms, fortress ramparts, and landscaped gardens while learning how Moorish dynasties built this complex and how Christian conquest reshaped it. The guide draws out stories of the site's architectural ambition and strategic importance across centuries.

1-Day Mt. Huangshan Tour with Optional Hongcun & Xidi Village

When Sarah from our team ran this Mt. Huangshan day tour, it delivered on the promise of a well-organised scramble up one of China's most celebrated mountains. You meet in central Huangshan, take a cable car up through the mist, then spend about five hours hiking among the dramatic granite peaks, gnarled pines, and occasional sea-of-clouds views this UNESCO geopark is famous for. The operator handles all logistics and pairs you with an English-speaking guide, which cuts the usual faffing around. It's a solid full-day commitment—roughly two and a half hours of transfers bookend the mountain time—and you can tack on a village visit to Hongcun or Xidi if you want to pad the itinerary.

50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Los Angeles in a Lamborghini

When Charlie from our team took this 50-minute Lamborghini Huracan Spyder tour, we got the full Hollywood postcard experience—all rumbling acceleration and wide-angle views. You start at the Walk of Fame, carve up through the hills to Mulholland Drive, and swing past the Hollywood Sign for photos with the supercar as your prop. The co-pilot handles the patter about film history while the driver does the work, so it's more passenger thrill than hands-on drive. It's short, sharp, and genuinely fun if you're chasing that adrenaline hit and iconic LA backdrops in one hit.

SF's North Beach: Gourmet Ghost Tour - Includes full meal, 3 hrs

When Sarah from our team ran this North Beach ghost tour, we got the full meal deal—a 3-hour loop through San Francisco's Italian quarter that pairs proper food stops with genuinely eerie Gold Rush and Beatnik-era stories. The neighbourhood itself is dense, historic, and packed with character: narrow streets, century-old delis, and corners where actual history happened. You're walking with a guide who knows where the bodies were buried (literally, in some cases) and where to find the best focaccia. It's a neat angle on a neighbourhood most tourists gloss over.

Mexico City : Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour

When Jake from our team tried this Mexico City food tour, he went in with a healthy appetite and came out with a full notebook. The three-hour walk takes you through the leafy, café-lined Roma neighbourhood, where the pace is easy and the streets are busy with locals heading to work, shopping and long lunches. Rather than sticking to one style of cooking, the tour moves between street stalls, a market, a sit-down restaurant and a private apartment, so you get a feel for how Mexican food is eaten in different settings. Along the way you'll sample dishes and drinks from several regions, including Jalisco, Yucatán, Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Michoacán and Puebla, with a timeline that stretches from pre-Hispanic recipes right through to modern takes. Expect around ten tastings across seven food courses and three drinks, so skipping breakfast is the smart move.

Turkish Cooking Class in Istanbul with a Local Host

When Ben from our team rolled up to this Istanbul cooking class, he wasn't just shown to a kitchen—he walked into someone's home. It's a 2.5-hour session where you cook alongside a local host who treats you like family, pets included. You'll prep and cook traditional Turkish dishes, then sit down together to eat what you've made, finishing with proper Turkish coffee and something sweet. It's less about technique drills and more about learning how food actually gets made and eaten in a real Istanbul household. The whole vibe hinges on conversation and connection, not just filling a recipe card.

2h 30mfrom AUD $112

The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

When Alex from our team ran this combo tour, we kicked off at the Met—one of the world's heavyweight art museums—then pivoted to Central Park's sprawling paths and green space. The 5.5-hour semi-private setup (8 people max) meant we didn't get crushed by crowds, and having a professional guide made the sheer scale of both places manageable. It's a solid back-to-back hit if you want to tick off two of New York's biggest draws without the usual tourist scrum, though it's paced and requires decent fitness.

Padi Advanced open Water Diver Courses (Start at Koh Chang)

Build genuine underwater competence over two days based at Koh Chang. This PADI Advanced course takes you through five specialised dives that develop buoyancy control, deeper-water technique, and the confidence to handle varied conditions. You'll move beyond basics to become a more capable diver, with hotel transfers, meals, and professional instruction included throughout.

Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the private Waitomo glowworm cave tour, she and her group got the run of the place — just their party of up to eight, one guide, and three hours to move at their own pace through untouched cave systems on a family farm well away from the coach-tour crowds. The Waitomo district sits in the King Country region of New Zealand's North Island, a landscape of rolling farmland and limestone karst dotted with cave entrances. You're guided through elegant underground passages lit by thousands of tiny glowworms clinging to the cave ceiling, the kind of sight that justifies the detour.

3 hoursfrom AUD $925

Day Tour From Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Tour From Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

A private eight-hour guided drive along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento. Your English-speaking driver navigates the famous hairpin bends to three distinct stops: the cliffside village of Positano with its pastel-coloured houses stacked down the mountainside; Amalfi town nestled in a dramatic gorge; and Ravello perched high above the sea. You'll have time to wander each location and admire coastal views, with Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone's terraces worth your camera roll.

8 hoursfrom AUD $170

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Brazil

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

When Em from our team ran this seven-hour private tour, we covered Salvador from both angles—literally. The Lower City hugs the bay with its quieter, older vibe, while the Upper City's Historic Centre is where the city's Portuguese, African, and Indigenous threads knot together in the architecture and street life. You're driven between them in air-con comfort, which matters in Salvador's heat. It's a solid scaffold for understanding how the city actually works, not just its postcard bits.

7 hoursfrom AUD $183

The Alba Adventure - a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

The Alba Adventure - a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked the Alba Adventure, she got a genuinely flexible private tour across Scotland—the Highlands, Skye, or wherever she fancied pointing the van. It's pitched as a 2–7 day option, though you'll need to sort your own accommodation and most meals. What works is the customisation angle: you're not locked into a standard route, and your guide actually sleeps over, so there's continuity day to day. The downside is the gaps in what's included—you're paying for transport and a knowledgeable driver, but admission fees, your bed, and food add up separately. Best suited to groups who want to steer their own course rather than follow a set itinerary.

Dunes Safari Sandboarding and Photography in Desert

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this four-hour desert safari, it ticked most boxes for a proper Arabian dunes experience. You're bundled into a Land Cruiser with up to five others, thrown across the dunes at proper speed, given a go at sandboarding, a quick camel sit, and the guide snaps photos as proof you were there. The vibe is geared toward people wanting action and a bit of mess — it's fun but genuinely dusty, and you'll feel the bumps.

4 hoursfrom AUD $467

Swartberg Pass,Prince Albert & Meiringspoort Daytrip

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

South Africa

Swartberg Pass,Prince Albert & Meiringspoort Daytrip

When Jake from our team tackled this seven- to nine-hour loop through the Western Cape's interior, it felt less like a tick-box tour and more like a proper road trip with someone who knows the terrain. You'll wind over the Swartberg Pass—a gravel climb with views that stretch for days—then drop into the quiet town of Prince Albert before cutting back via the dramatic Meiringspoort gorge. The route stitches together raw mountain passes, local stops, and enough space to actually breathe and shoot photos without feeling rushed. Guides here have decades under their belts, and it shows in the pace and the stories.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $302

Private Half-Day Bike Tour in Saigon with Guide

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Half-Day Bike Tour in Saigon with Guide

Skip the tourist coaches and see Saigon properly—four hours weaving through neighbourhoods on the back of a motorbike with a local guide who knows the city's rhythms. Choose daytime sightseeing to catch the energy of markets and backstreets, or join an evening food run to taste where residents actually eat. You'll pick the pace and stops; your guide speaks solid English and steers you toward genuine pockets most visitors miss. Hotel pickup and drop included.

Rome: Private Photoshoot Tour with Professional Photographer

A 30-minute private photography session across Rome's most recognisable landmarks, helmed by Mohamed Sajjadh, a local photographer with 500+ completed shoots. Whether you're solo, coupled, or in a group, he crafts relaxed, genuine portraits at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, and lesser-known corners. Your edited images arrive within 2–5 days via a private online gallery, with bonus frames added per extra person.

Olive Oil Tasting, Baking Class & full meal in Naxos Town

When Em from our team did this Naxos Town experience, we tasted through several olive oil varieties, learned what actually separates extra virgin from the rest, then got our hands floury making traditional olive bread from a proper recipe. The whole thing happens in a cosy local spot in the heart of Naxos Town — the kind of place where you're clearly not the first travellers they've hosted, but they still treat you like mates. Lunch follows: fresh salad, local cheese, the bread we'd just baked, pies, fruit, and those oils we'd tasted drizzled through it all. Two hours, full belly, no pretence.

Hidden Harbor E Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this e-bike tour, we pedalled through the quieter corners of Boothbay Harbour, Maine—a slice of New England coastline where old money quietly meets genuine maritime history. The 2.5-hour ride traces Spruce Point's byways, passing heritage lodges and coastal views that anchor you to why people settled here in the first place. You're not racing; you're threading through a landscape that's hosted everyone from the Kennedys to Hemingway, with a guide who knows the stories that don't make it into the textbooks. E-bikes mean the hills don't wreck you, and the pace lets you actually absorb the place.

2h 30mfrom AUD $134

VIP Private SUV Experience: Discover Los Angeles in Style

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

VIP Private SUV Experience: Discover Los Angeles in Style

When Lily from our team booked this private SUV experience, she got the full white-glove treatment across LA — picking her own route from Hollywood's tourist heartland to Beverly Hills' designer strips and down to the Pacific Coast, all from the back of a leather-lined Cadillac Escalade. The driver handles navigation and local colour commentary, so you're free to spot-check the sights without wrestling with traffic or parking. It's six to eight hours of your own pace, your own stops, tailored on the fly. Suits anyone who'd rather skip the bus tour shuffle and wants to cover real ground without the stress of driving yourself.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $846

Sushi Cooking Class: AKEMI's SUSHiKiTCHEN in Tokyo

★ 5.0 (56)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Sushi Cooking Class: AKEMI's SUSHiKiTCHEN in Tokyo

Spend two and a half hours at AKEMI's SUSHiKiTCHEN learning to roll, shape and plate sushi from scratch in Tokyo. You'll discover the craft's backstory, master the language sushi chefs use, and pick up the unwritten rules of how to eat it properly. The kitchen attracts even Japanese diners keen to deepen their knowledge of a dish they thought they already knew. Finish by sitting down to eat what you've made, served alongside a drink and dessert.

Half day private paragliding experience - ADVENTURE FLIGHT

Strap in for a half-day paragliding flight across Italian mountains where thermals and altitude gains drive extended 30–40 minute sorties. You'll learn weather patterns pre-flight, then either ride as passenger or take the controls yourself. The pilot can dial in acrobatic moves up to 4G intensity—you set the pace. All gear, photography, and insurance included.

E-Bike Tour near Assisi with Wine Tasting & Winery Lunch

Pedal through Umbria's quiet lanes on electric bikes, leaving the Assisi crowds behind for a six-hour loop through working vineyards and olive country. You'll roll at an easy pace, stop for coffee in a village, then settle at a family winery for tastings paired with a home-cooked lunch. The guide fills gaps between silence with local stories. No rushing, no crowds—just backroads, food, and wine.

Dubai Morning Desert Safari with Quad Bike sharing Car

When Jake from our team hit this Dubai morning desert safari, he got a solid hit of dune action without burning the whole day. The tour bundles quad biking (20 mins), dune bashing in an air-con 4WD, camel riding, and sandboarding into a neat 3–4 hour loop, pick-up from your hotel included. It's designed for travellers short on time or after a gentler pace — couples with kids, older folks, or anyone who'd rather skip the adrenaline can dial it back and focus on photos and the desert light instead. The vibe is mixed groups, early starts, and a no-frills sprint through the red dunes.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $181

Private Tour To Mekong Delta 1 day from Ho Chi Minh City

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Tour To Mekong Delta 1 day from Ho Chi Minh City

Spend a full day navigating the Mekong Delta's waterways on a private tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You'll drift through narrow canals lined with water coconut palms, meet residents in floating communities, and sample tropical fruit straight from local growers. Stop at a honey farm and coconut candy workshop to see traditional production methods, then settle into a local restaurant for authentic Vietnamese lunch accompanied by folk musicians. Hotel pickup and airport transfers included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $169

★ 5.0 (56)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Tokyo Coffee and Culture Tour

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours threading through Tokyo's coffee quarters with a guide who knows the neighbourhood's overlooked corners. Visit seven roasteries and cafés across Jimbocho and Kanda, sampling everything from Nordic light roasts to post-war dark brews. You'll learn brewing fundamentals, pick up the history embedded in these streets, and duck into seasonal wagashi and art-supply shops that locals have relied on for decades.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $129

★ 5.0 (56)

✈️ Transfers

Dominican Republic

Private transfers from Punta cana Airport to Hotels

When Mia from our team booked a private transfer from Punta Cana Airport to her hotel, we were after something straightforward — no faffing about with shared shuttles or hunting for taxis. This outfit handles the airport-to-accommodation run in about 30 minutes, with a focus on reliability and customer comfort. You get a private vehicle, air conditioning (essential in Dominican heat), and WiFi to sort out any last-minute plans. It's the kind of service that works best for travellers who value a smooth handoff after a long flight, whether you're rolling up solo or with young kids in tow.

30 minfrom AUD $141

★ 5.0 (56)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Czech Republic

Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour

When Ben from our team took this 7–8 hour day trip from Chișinău into Transnistria, we got a proper look at a region that rarely makes it onto standard tourist itineraries. You're heading to Tiraspol and Bender to wade through Soviet-era monuments, wander local markets, and check out the Bender Fortress while your guide unpacks the layered history and present-day reality of this disputed territory. It's a curious pocket of Eastern Europe where the USSR never quite left — and the tour leans into that oddness rather than sanitising it.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $151

MIX FACE VAN - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo

★ 5.0 (56)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Brazil

MIX FACE VAN - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo

When Charlie from our team tried Venus' Secret Spa's MIX FACE VAN in São Paulo, we found ourselves in a thoughtfully designed urban wellness space that takes its approach seriously. The two-hour ritual kicks off with Vanderleia—the spa's founder and practitioner of 28 years—applying energy work for half an hour, setting you up for the facial treatment that follows. The whole setup orbits three sensory elements: aromatherapy, chromotherapy (colour therapy), and music, all housed in a compact spot that's been built with environmental care in mind, right down to rainwater harvesting and LED lighting. It's the kind of place where the philosophy matters as much as the treatment.

2 hoursfrom AUD $198

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