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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

Edmonton's #1 Food Bike Tour: The Best Local Food Tour on E-Bikes

★ 5.0 (55)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Canada

Edmonton's #1 Food Bike Tour: The Best Local Food Tour on E-Bikes

When Charlie from our team pedalled Edmonton's food bike tour, we found a genuinely fun way to see the River Valley while eating well. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting—literally—so you're free to focus on the three chef-curated stops scattered across the valley, with casual 30-minute rides between each. It's a 4-hour loop that draws a mix of keen local-food types and tourists after something more active than a sit-down tasting menu. The guides steer you toward hidden pockets of Edmonton's food scene you'd likely miss on foot.

4 hoursfrom AUD $206

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Full Day Tour

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Canada

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Full Day Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this small-group tour, we saw why Lake Louise and Moraine Lake rank among Canada's most-photographed spots. This 6–9 hour jaunt through Banff and Yoho National Parks caps out at 10 people per van, so it never feels like a cattle run. You'll be picked up from Banff, Canmore, or Lake Louise itself, whisked past turquoise glacial water and dramatic peaks, and dropped back where you started. The guide picks seasonal bonus stops (Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls) depending on conditions — keeps it fresh and flexible. National Park and Moraine Lake fees are baked in, so no surprise park charges.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $260

Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour

This 7–8 hour private tour combines three distinct corners of rural Thailand into one seamless day. You'll watch vendors at Maeklong Railway Market sprint to dismantle their stalls as the train rumbles through, then drift by longtail boat through the canals of [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak) browsing produce and local crafts. The final stop is After the Rain, a quiet café gallery tucked among rice paddies where you can sit with a cool drink and let the landscape settle around you. Your own guide and air-conditioned transport mean no rushing or sharing space with tour groups.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $237

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

North Bali Private Tour - All Inclusive

A full day exploring North Bali's quieter side with your own driver and guide. You'll visit three distinct landscapes—a lakeside temple, a tiered waterfall, and UNESCO-listed rice terraces—without the stress of navigating roads yourself. Your English-speaking guide handles driving and logistics, leaving you free to photograph and absorb the scenery. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $101

Private Oahu Sunset Charter with Tasting and Drinks

★ 5.0 (55)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Private Oahu Sunset Charter with Tasting and Drinks

When Em from our team booked this private yacht charter off West Oahu, we got the whole package: a 46-foot boat capped at six guests, a spread of local-inspired dishes prepared onboard, and a bottomless bar pouring Prosecco and spirits as the sun dropped into the Pacific. The boat's got real lounge space—no cramped cabin vibes—and the crew handles everything while you watch the coastline and horizon shift colour. It's 2.5 hours of fairly uncomplicated luxury, the kind of thing that works for a small group celebration or a couples' evening without the fuss.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $1997

Lahbab Red Dunes Desert Safari with Dune Bashing ATV & BBQ Dinner

★ 5.0 (55)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Arab Emirates

Lahbab Red Dunes Desert Safari with Dune Bashing ATV & BBQ Dinner

When Charlie from our team tried this Lahbab Red Dunes safari, it delivered the full desert evening experience without pretence. You start with a self-drive quad bike blast across open red sand, then tackle serious dune bashing in a 4x4 before settling into a Bedouin-style camp for traditional Arabic welcome, live entertainment (Tanoura, fire show, belly dance), and a spread of international BBQ. The whole thing runs about seven hours door-to-door from Dubai or Sharjah, and the red dunes have a genuinely dramatic look—especially at golden hour. It's the kind of tour that packs a lot in and aims to give you a real taste of desert life, albeit a fairly well-oiled tourist version of it.

7 hoursfrom AUD $72

Ted Lasso Inspired Private 4-hour Tour in Richmond

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Ted Lasso Inspired Private 4-hour Tour in Richmond

When Ben from our team booked this Ted Lasso tour, we got the full black cab experience tracing the show's London and Richmond filming spots over four hours. It's a clever premise for fans—you're hunting down the actual streets, pubs, and parks where the feel-good series was shot, all from the comfort of an iconic London taxi with a driver who knows the story. Richmond itself is a leafy, quiet pocket of southwest London with proper riverside charm, and the tour leans into that contrast between the show's American football chaos and the town's actual tranquility. Not a high-energy day, but ideal if you want to tick off set locations without the leg work of DIY mapping.

Borovets: Private Ski or Snowboard Tuition

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked private ski and snowboard tuition at Borovets, Bulgaria's oldest ski resort, we found a solid option for anyone wanting one-on-one instruction without the group-class circus. The resort sits high in the Rila Mountains, drawing a mix of European families and serious skiers. The two-hour session puts you straight onto the slopes with a licensed instructor who tailors the lesson to your level — whether you're picking up skis for the first time or refining technique. It's the kind of focused coaching that cuts through the usual resort noise.

Capri private boat tour from Sorrento

A 7-hour private boat excursion departing Sorrento that circles Capri's dramatic coastline, taking in sea stacks, grottos and rocky inlets from the water. You'll anchor for a three-hour beach stop on the island itself, swimming in transparent Mediterranean waters, then return by late afternoon. The boat carries refreshments—prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks—and collects you from your Sorrento accommodation or a central meeting point.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1833

Rome: Catacombs for Kids Private Family Tour with Capuchins Crypt

★ 5.0 (55)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Catacombs for Kids Private Family Tour with Capuchins Crypt

A 2.5-hour private family tour of Rome's catacombs transforms underground burial chambers into an interactive adventure. Your guide meets you at your hotel and leads your group through two separate Christian burial sites, weaving in a treasure hunt that keeps children engaged whilst uncovering genuine archaeological details. You'll solve clues both above and below ground, learning how early Romans honoured their dead across centuries. The guide adapts explanations to suit all ages, making ancient history tangible rather than textbook-dry.

Private Tour of American Sites with an Expert Guide from DDAY

Spend eight hours tracing American involvement across Normandy's D-Day sites with a guide who's spent two decades navigating this region's layered history. You'll move beyond standard monument visits to understand the human stories behind 1944's invasion—walking beach sectors where GIs landed, seeing command posts, examining how the landscape itself shaped those pivotal hours. The guide reads the terrain like a map of decisions made under fire.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1505

Kayak paddling adventure around Bariloche

★ 5.0 (55)

🐠 Water Activities

Argentina

Kayak paddling adventure around Bariloche

When Jake from our team paddled around Bariloche, we found ourselves drifting across some genuinely still water with the Andes towering behind us. This 7-hour kayak trip takes you into the Argentine Lake District from a perspective most tourists miss—silent, slow, and close enough to actually hear the landscape. You're paddling clear bays in Northern Patagonia with a bilingual guide who reads the weather and adjusts the route to match what the day offers. The combo of paddling, a proper lakeside lunch, and zero engine noise makes it feel less like a tick-box activity and more like you've borrowed someone's quiet morning.

Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

When Noah from our team ran this Shanghai food tour, we hit five neighbourhood eateries in three hours, working through ten dishes that left us genuinely full — think crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, and proper desserts. The guide threaded together stories about the spots themselves while we walked past landmarks like People's Square (once a Shanghai racecourse) and Nanjing Road, where China's first department stores changed the city. It's pitched at everyone from first-timers to expats, and you can do it as a breakfast or dinner circuit depending on what suits.

Tokyo Samurai Experience

Spend four hours in Kagurazaka, Tokyo's former samurai quarter, learning how bushido merged with Shinto and Buddhist thought. Your certified guide navigates you through neighbourhood temples and shrines before you don a kimono, watch a live sword demonstration, and have a go at basic blade work yourself. Finish with lunch at a tucked-away wooden restaurant serving traditional fare, and pick up advice on sourcing quality ceramics and tea.

Dubai: Photography Tour in Al Fahidi District w/Abra Ride

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this 3-hour walk through Al Fahidi, it hit the sweet spot between genuine culture and tourist flow. You start with Arabic tea and dates at a heritage restaurant, wander the mud-brick lanes and wind-towered buildings that feel genuinely old, drop into the Coffee Museum for a live brewing demo, peek at a working mosque, then catch a traditional abra (wooden water taxi) across Dubai Creek. There's a Gold and Spice Souk stop too. It's compact, guided, and gives you the bones of old Dubai without pretending it's undiscovered.

3 hoursfrom AUD $66

Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Brazil

Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

When Ben from our team ran this private Rio tour, we got a solid hit on the city's heavyweight attractions without the usual tourist scrum. You're talking Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), Sugarloaf Mountain, and the wildly colourful Selarón Steps, all from a comfortable air-conditioned car with a bilingual guide who actually knows the history. The six to seven hours covers the lot, with your own driver handling the maze of Rio's traffic—a genuine time-saver if you're not keen on group buses or navigating the streets yourself. It's tailored to couples, families, or small crews after a no-fuss morning or afternoon.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $287

★ 5.0 (55)

🐠 Water Activities

Bali · Indonesia

3-Day Freediving Level 1 Course

Learn to freedive safely over three days in Bali, building the breath-holding skills and mental techniques needed to explore underwater on a single breath. Most participants reach 15–20 metres depth by the end of the course. You'll receive AIDA-standard certification, full equipment use, and digital learning materials covering essential safety protocols, equalisation techniques, and body awareness.

Athens Food Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this 4-hour food tour through Athens, we hit five neighbourhoods — Acropolis, Plaka, Psirri, Monastiraki, and Varvakeios — stopping at local bakeries, the bustling central market, a family-run taverna, and a pastry shop. The tour threads together the history and culture behind each dish as you walk, eating your way through spots Athenians actually frequent rather than tourist traps. It's a proper taste of how Greeks eat and live, not a highlight reel.

20-Minute Driving Tour: Hollywood to Sunset Blvd in a Lamborghini

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this Hollywood drive, she was expecting a quick buzz in a Lamborghini Huracan — and that's exactly what she got. This 20-minute private tour puts you behind the wheel of a proper supercar while a guide rides shotgun, cruising past Hollywood landmarks like the Walk of Fame and around the city's famous streets. It's a short, sharp hit of adrenaline in one of LA's most touristy pockets, pitched at anyone who wants to say they've piloted a Lambo without the full racing-school commitment.

20 minfrom AUD $177

Mutianyu Great Wall And Summer Palace Private English Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Mutianyu Great Wall And Summer Palace Private English Guided Tour

When Ben from our team ran this Beijing day trip, we hit two major boxes: Mutianyu on the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. The Wall section here is fully restored and wrapped in thick forest—genuinely one of the prettier stretches you'll find. It's a solid private tour (6–8 hours depending on pace) that picks you up from your hotel, includes a dedicated English-speaking guide and driver, and keeps things straightforward with no shopping stops or hidden fees. You're looking at a fair chunk of Beijing's must-sees in one hit.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $210

Barcelona Adventure: Costa Brava Hike & Snorkel

★ 5.0 (55)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Barcelona Adventure: Costa Brava Hike & Snorkel

Combine coastal walking with underwater exploration along the Costa Brava, just outside [Barcelona](/places/barcelona). This eight-hour outing takes you along rugged Mediterranean cliffside trails before dropping into crystalline coves for snorkelling. You'll traverse dramatic rock formations, spot marine life in shallow reefs, and learn about the region's geological and cultural layers from your guide. The pace suits most fitness levels, with an air-conditioned vehicle handling transport between sections.

Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets-Tiananmen Optional

When Alex from our team did the Forbidden City tour, we spent a focused four hours walking through one of the world's largest palace complexes with an English-speaking guide who unpacked the imperial history and architectural logic of the place. The guide covered everything from construction timelines to the stories of emperors who actually lived in these courtyards and halls, which adds real weight to what you're looking at. The tour includes entry tickets, though if you book within a week during peak season, you might grab them on the day. Tiananmen Square is optional add-on depending on your package. It's a solid way to get oriented without the chaos of going solo.

4 hoursfrom AUD $46

Ubud Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Waterfall, and Rice Terraces

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

Ubud Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Waterfall, and Rice Terraces

When Sarah from our team ran this Ubud classics loop, she clocked a solid six to nine hours hitting the main drawcards: Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul Temple, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, and Tegallalang Rice Terraces. You're collected from your hotel in a private vehicle with a local guide who handles navigation and entry fees. The route threads together Ubud's spiritual and natural highlights in one arc—think tropical forest walks, temple courtyards, cascading water, and those famous postcard-worthy rice fields. It's the kind of tour that works if you want the curated hits without piecing it together solo, though the pace means you're moving between spots rather than settling into any one place for long.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $37

Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

When Mia from our team did this Shanghai-to-Beijing sprint, we learned it's properly ambitious—you're looking at roughly 18 hours door-to-door, with a high-speed bullet train each way and several hours on the Great Wall itself. The setup is straightforward: private guide, private car pickups in Shanghai, and your choice of 1st or 2nd class train. It's the kind of day that works if you're keen on the Wall but short on time, though the travel dominates the itinerary. You'll see why the Great Wall earned its fame, but you're not lounging around—it's go, go, go.

12 hours – 17 hoursfrom AUD $809

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Package Full day Private Tour

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Package Full day Private Tour

Spend a full day exploring Ba Na Hills, Vietnam's mountain resort perched above Da Nang with a private guide, cable car ascent, and dedicated driver. You'll navigate the French Village's colonial architecture, spot the celebrated Golden Bridge held aloft by giant stone hands, visit the Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda, then return via reverse cable car descent. The pace is yours to set, with an English-speaking local who knows the quieter corners and stories most visitors miss.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $156

Truffle Hunting & Lunch halfway from Parma to Cinque Terre

★ 5.0 (55)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Truffle Hunting & Lunch halfway from Parma to Cinque Terre

Hunt for truffles across the Parma hills near Valmozzola with Flavia and her trained dogs, then sit down to a leisurely lunch featuring your fresh finds and homemade truffle dishes prepared by Mamma Laura. This 3-hour experience splits between woodland searching and table time, positioning you midway between Parma's food traditions and [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s coast. You'll dig with your own hands, learn how the dogs work, and eat what the morning yields—seasonal black or autumn truffles depending on when you visit.

Wynwood French Guided Tour - Street Art

When Ben from our BugBitten team wandered through Wynwood with one of the local French-speaking guides, it became clear this Miami neighbourhood is pure street art theatre. Two hours winds through lanes packed with murals, stencil work, and large-scale pieces — each one carrying a story about the area's creative culture and the artists behind them. The guides know the hood well, threading together art history, local gossip, and solid intel on where to eat and drink once the walking's done. It's colourful, buzzy, and draws everyone from curious tourists to art students.

Half Day Private E-Bike Tour in Rio

When Tom from our BugBitten team took this half-day e-bike tour around Rio, he pedalled through neighbourhoods and forest patches most visitors never see. The electric assist means you're not grinding uphill in 30-degree heat — the motor gives you a boost when you need it, so the focus stays on spotting wildlife and soaking up how the city actually sits in the landscape. It's a solid 4–6 hour loop with a guide who clearly knows Rio's quieter corners, and you'll finish with a proper sense of the geography beneath all that iconic skyline.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $177

Create & Taste: Italian Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu

★ 5.0 (55)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Create & Taste: Italian Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu

Roll up your sleeves and build three Italian staples from scratch in this three-hour cooking class. You'll hand-make fettuccine and ravioli, learning dough-kneading and filling techniques from a professional chef, then finish with tiramisu. Cook alongside other food enthusiasts, then sit down together to eat what you've prepared—no shortcuts, no pre-made components except the sauce.

Official Woolworth Building Tour with Exclusive Access

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked the official Woolworth Building tour, we got rare access to one of Lower Manhattan's most striking early 20th-century structures. The 90-minute experience takes you through the grand lobby—all soaring vaults and intricate mosaics—and into the original vault where safe-deposit boxes still sit. Licensed guides walk you through the building's neo-Gothic architecture and its role shaping the neighbourhood's commercial boom. It's a solid pick if you're into how cities built themselves and the craftsmanship that went into their bones.

De-stressing for him package

Three-hour therapeutic package in Hanoi's Old Quarter, steps from Hoàn Kiếm Lake, designed to dissolve tension and restore energy. The treatment combines traditional Vietnamese spa techniques with herbal remedies to reset both body and mind, ideal for travellers caught between commitments who need genuine restoration before pushing forward.

3h 15mfrom AUD $155

Private Guided Istanbul Tour Skip the Line

★ 5.0 (55)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Turkey

Private Guided Istanbul Tour Skip the Line

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this half-day Istanbul tour, we found it a solid primer on the city's heavyweight sights. You'll walk the Hippodrome, duck into the Blue Mosque, tour Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, browse the Grand Bazaar, and drop into the Basilica Cistern—all with a guide who knows the stories and skip-the-line access to ease the crowds. Pickup spans central Istanbul and both airports, which beats the metro scramble with luggage. The pace is keen over 4–6 hours, so expect less lingering, more logistics.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $47

★ 5.0 (55)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Japan

tokyo niinja stretch 【ginza】

When Lily from our team tried this in Ginza, we found ourselves in an actual ninja hideout three minutes from Hatchobori Station — a compact wellness spot that pairs assisted stretching with ninja culture theatrics. The core is a 30-minute two-person stretch session guided by staff in full ninja costume, targeting flexibility through techniques supposedly inspired by historical ninjutsu. After loosening up, you get free shuriken throwing and photos with your instructors. It's billed as quick relief for tourists and couples after a day of sightseeing, with English-language support and a novelty factor that leans harder on the costume than the martial arts.

Boat trip Heidelberg Private boat with captain 1.5h to 12 guests

When Sarah from our team booked a private boat on the Neckar River in Heidelberg, we got the run of the vessel for 90 minutes with a captain at the helm. The boat fits up to 12 guests—mates, family, workmates, whoever—and it's a genuinely different angle on the old university town. You're floating past the castle and riverside architecture without the usual foot traffic, and the boat's kitted out with lounge seating, a bow deck, and a retractable roof so you can dial in shade or sun. It feels posh but relaxed, which is the sweet spot for a German riverside afternoon.

Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul

When Ben from our team booked into this Gangnam cooking class, we were after something beyond the usual tourist watering hole — and this delivered. You'll spend 90 minutes in a proper kitchen learning to make Korean home dishes using ingredients you'd actually find back home. The class caters to solo travellers and families alike, with flexibility for dietary needs built in. It's set in Seoul's bustling Gangnam district, where the energy is slick and modern, and you'll share the kitchen with a mix of backpackers and curious foodies.

Flavors of Hanoi A Jeep Tour for Food Lovers

Explore Hanoi's culinary backstreets aboard a vintage Army Jeep with a local guide who knows where the best street food actually lives. Over four hours, you'll taste your way through neighbourhoods locals frequent, stopping at family-run stalls and hole-in-the-wall kitchens that don't make it into guidebooks. Food and drinks are included, so you can try everything without worrying about the bill.

From Civitavecchia Cruise Port to FCO 1-8 People

Dedicated minivan service whisking cruise passengers from Civitavecchia Port straight to Rome Fiumicino Airport in 50 minutes. Your driver meets you at the terminal exit with a nameplate, handles luggage, and delivers you to your departure hall. Groups up to eight travel in a cool, sanitised vehicle with a 15-minute grace period from when you disembark. No faffing with shuttles or shared coaches—just direct point-to-point transit designed for those catching flights after a cruise.

Prado Museum Masterpieces - 3 hours Full tour - Small group

Spend three hours navigating the Prado's most significant works with a knowledgeable guide in an intimate group setting. This tour traces how Spanish royal patronage shaped painting across centuries, connecting monarchs to artists and revealing why masterpieces hang where they do. You'll move beyond surface appreciation into the political and cultural forces that built one of Europe's finest collections.

Small Group Tour in East Jeju Healing Island w/Woman Divers Show

When Noah from our team ran this nine-hour East Jeju loop, it felt less like ticking boxes and more like moving through the island at a genuinely unhurried pace. The route threads together Hamdeok Beach's quiet morning vibe, a forest walk through towering Bijarim trees, a proper local lunch, a climb up Seongsan Ilchulbong for views that justify the leg work, and the cultural centrepiece—watching Haenyeos (traditional woman divers) in action. Small groups keep it intimate; a driver-guide handles navigation so you're free to absorb. It's healing without the wellness-retreat theatrics.

9 hoursfrom AUD $155

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