Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

When Lily from our team paddled out with this outfit, we found a straightforward way to see Laguna Beach from the water without breaking the bank. You're out for 90 minutes in a kayak with a local guide who knows where the sea lions hang out and which coves are worth the paddle. The crew hands you new gear, a lifejacket, and water — nothing fancy, just solid kit that works. It's popular enough that booking ahead isn't optional if you want a spot.

1h 30mfrom AUD $134

Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

★ 5.0 (203)

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $33

Portugal

Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

When Tom from our team booked the Full Day Madeira Island Tour, we got an 8.5-hour romp across the island in an open-roof 4x4 with a maximum of 6 people per run. The operator pitches this as part cultural deep-dive, part off-road adventure — hitting Madeira's iconic spots while tackling terrain only a proper all-terrain vehicle can handle. It's a blend of sightseeing and genuine exploration, the kind of day that leaves you dusty and grinning. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; your guide doubles as driver.

Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

When Jake from our BugBitten team joined this Seoul cooking class, it wasn't a polished kitchen setup—it was a real morning at Mangwon Market with a local home cook showing us how she actually shops and feeds her family. You'll pick produce and proteins alongside her, then head to a kitchen space to prep and cook a proper meal together. It's three hours of chopping, tasting, and asking the questions you'd never get answers to in a guidebook. The instructor's Gen Z perspective on Korean food traditions gives it a refreshing angle: less reverent food history lesson, more 'here's what my nan taught me and why it matters.' You walk out knowing how to make specific dishes and—more usefully—how Korean home cooking actually works.

Bali Airport Transfer Service in Private

Skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Bali accommodation refreshed. This private transfer picks you up at the airport terminal with a name sign, then drives you door-to-door in a cool, comfortable car. It's just you, your travel mates, and a driver who knows the routes—perfect if you've got luggage, jet lag, or simply don't want to negotiate transport after landing. Covers up to four passengers plus bags.

Private Boat Tour to the Elafiti Islands with Atlantic Marine

★ 5.0 (201)

Private Boat Tour to the Elafiti Islands with Atlantic Marine

When Charlie from our team took this private speedboat out to the Elafiti Islands near Dubrovnik, we had the whole rig to ourselves and up to nine others max — which meant no fighting for deck space or snorkel spots. The boat's a sleek 2025 Atlantic Marine with a powerful engine that gets you between the islands quickly, so you're not wasting hours on travel. The four-hour loop hits the famous Blue and Green Caves, anchors at quiet beaches for swimming and snorkelling, and pokes into little harbours where locals actually eat. There's shade from the bimini top, cold drinks on board, and snorkelling gear ready to go. It's pitched at families, groups of mates, and anyone who wants to see the islands without a crowd of 40 people.

4 hoursfrom AUD $852

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (201)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1865

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

When Jake from our team ran this 10–12 hour private Highland tour from Edinburgh, it was a proper showcase of Scottish scenery done at a comfortable pace. You're picked up in a luxury coach and driven north through the belt of central Scotland—past The Kelpies and Stirling Castle—before heading into the real drama: Glencoe, the Cairngorms, and a stop at Loch Ness itself. The driver knows the landscape well and steers you toward the big visual moments. It's a full day in a seat, but the onboard setup (leather, cool box, WiFi) keeps things smooth, and the route hits most of the postcard shots without feeling rushed.

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

★ 5.0 (201)

France

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

A private five-hour tour of Versailles with hotel pickup and return, guided by an expert who shapes the experience to your interests. You'll navigate the Palace's grand interiors and the formal gardens that sprawl across the estate, finishing with a box of macarons. Transport is by luxury vehicle with a dedicated chauffeur, and entry to this UNESCO site is included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1065

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

★ 5.0 (200)

United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

When Charlie from our team booked this private tour, we got a rare shot at beating the Stonehenge crowds without the coach-full crowds. A driver picks you up from your London hotel early and steers you through Wessex's heavy-hitting sites over 10 hours: the stone circle itself, Bath's Roman Baths Museum and Georgian streets, then a scenic loop through the Cotswolds. The pace is solid—you're moving between three distinct landscapes and periods, from prehistoric monuments to 18th-century town planning, with rolling countryside in between. It's less about lingering deep in any one place and more about threading together England's history in a day.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2104

Niagara Bliss Tour With Maid of Mist, Cave of Winds & More (USA)

★ 5.0 (200)

Niagara Bliss Tour With Maid of Mist, Cave of Winds & More (USA)

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Niagara Falls tour, she hit the big three in 2.5 hours: a boat ride right up to the thundering base via Maid of the Mist, the Cave of the Winds walkway behind the falls, and the Observation Tower for the sweeping view. The guide knew the area's backstory cold and steered clear of the tourist bottlenecks. It's a solid, no-messing-about loop through Niagara's main attractions—the kind of thing you'd do once and tick off, with decent pacing and all the logistics sorted.

Pelion Boat Trip to "Poseidon's Caves"

When Alex from our team took this speedboat trip from North Pelion, we shot out across the Aegean toward sea caves that supposedly belong to Poseidon himself. The 45–50 minute ride from Agios Ioannis cruises past a string of pebble beaches—Plaka, Agioi Saranta, Horefto, Omvrios—before arriving at caves you can either view from the boat or slip into the water to explore. It's a compact, energetic morning that trades hiking boots for spray jackets and relies entirely on the sea cooperating.

4 hoursfrom AUD $132

Private Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Tour from Marrakech - All inclusive -

★ 5.0 (199)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $213

Morocco

Private Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Tour from Marrakech - All inclusive -

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private Atlas Mountains tour out of Marrakech, we got the full seven-to-eight-hour deal: breakfast at a Berber women's argan oil cooperative, a guided walk through five valleys with jaw-dropping views of terraced villages, and a proper home-cooked lunch in someone's kitchen. The High Atlas feels raw and close up here — small hamlets clinging to hillsides, genuine hospitality, none of the coachload rush. It's the kind of day that moves at your pace, with your own driver and guide calling the shots.

★ 5.0 (197)

🛕 Culture & History

Photoshoot Experience in Palermo

Spend 90 minutes exploring Palermo's historic core with a professional photographer who'll guide you through centuries-old quarters, baroque piazzas, and hidden architectural gems. You'll roam from Teatro Massimo's grand façade through labyrinthine side streets, pause at the four-cornered Quattro Canti crossroads, uncover quiet angles around Piazza Pretoria and the cathedral, then finish at La Cala's waterfront. Leave with professional-grade images of moments you'll actually want to revisit.

Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this Istanbul photoshoot, he got a local photographer who knew exactly where to position him at the heavy-hitters: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata Bridge, and Ortakoy Mosque. It's a tight two-hour sprint through some of Istanbul's most photographed corners, with transport between spots handled and all 500+ originals captured on the day. You pick 40 to be edited and returned within a couple of days. It's straightforward — no frills, just someone who knows the light and the angles at each landmark.

2 hoursfrom AUD $165

Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

★ 5.0 (195)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $289

Portugal

Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

When Sarah from our team ran this private half-day loop around Madeira Island, it felt like having a local mate with a car and genuine knowledge of the place. You get picked up from Funchal in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend three to four hours mixing pocket neighbourhoods, coastal stops, nature lookouts, and a swim or two — the exact balance shifts based on what you're after. It's relaxed rather than rushed, and works whether you're island-fresh or a seasoned wanderer. The idea is flexibility: local spots, views, and a dip in the Atlantic, all at your own pace without the tour-bus crowd.

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

★ 5.0 (194)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

A three-hour cooking class set in a Palermo villa where you'll prepare dishes using vegetables picked fresh from the instructor's garden. Work in the kitchen with views across the city, then sit down to eat what you've made while taking in the surrounding landscape. Most ingredients come directly from the property, connecting you to the food from soil to plate.

3 hoursfrom AUD $192

Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

★ 5.0 (194)

Civitavecchia to Rome City: Private Tour of Rome Highlights

Eight-hour private drive from Civitavecchia port into Rome's centro storico, hitting the architectural and historical heavyweights. Your English-speaking driver knows the city inside out and will steer you to the landmarks you want to see, handle navigation, and answer questions along the way. You'll have a vehicle to yourself, air-conditioned respite, and guaranteed return to the ship on schedule—just bring your own entry tickets and lunch plans.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1217

Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h

★ 5.0 (194)

Greece

Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this 5-hour Santorini loop, it hit the island's essential stops without pretending to be anything fancy. You get Oia (yes, the blue-dome postcard village), the Prophet Elias Monastery perched at the island's highest point, the lighthouse, and a driver-guide who knows the quieter pockets most tour buses miss. It's a small shared group—max 8 people—so you're not crammed into a coach with 40 others, though you're still moving through the same villages thousands of tourists cycle through daily. The pace is steady, the driver-guide does the talking, and you're back to your accommodation by early afternoon.

5 hoursfrom AUD $198

Amalfi Coast private tour from Sorrento and nearby

★ 5.0 (193)

Amalfi Coast private tour from Sorrento and nearby

An 8-hour private tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Sorrento with stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You'll spend an hour in each town to wander the narrow streets, photograph the dramatic coastline, and browse local shops. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal road in a Mercedes, offering local context and pointing out worthwhile detours. All transport costs and vehicle expenses are covered.

8 hoursfrom AUD $599

★ 5.0 (191)

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $51

Bali · Indonesia

Ubud Private Tour - All Inclusive

This full-day private tour navigates Ubud's cultural landmarks, rice terraces, and villages in a climate-controlled vehicle with a local driver-guide who doubles as photographer. You'll move at your own pace between temples, craft studios, and natural attractions, with lunch and entry fees included. The flexible itinerary lets you linger where interest strikes, whether that's watching artisans at work or swimming beneath jungle waterfalls. Best suited for travellers wanting personalised access to Ubud's everyday rhythms without the tour-bus rush.

Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat

★ 5.0 (191)

Denmark

Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat

When Ben from our team took this private Copenhagen boat cruise, we stepped aboard one of the harbour's most striking mahogany vessels for a genuinely laid-back hour on the water. The pitch here isn't a scripted tour — it's conversation, flexibility, and whatever vibe suits your group. You steer the experience: want to chat about the city, drift quietly as a couple, or even take a dip? The crew rolls with it. The boat itself is the real drawcard; sleek, intimate, and a far cry from the typical tourist ferry. Fair warning: weather's the decider — strong wind or rain means cancellation with a full refund.

Cairo Street Food with a Local Family

When Noah from our team ran this Cairo street food tour, we started in Downtown and worked our way through two neighbourhoods hunting the real deal—the kind of food families actually cook and eat. Over three hours and more than five stops, we tackled everything from grandmother-style comfort plates to taameya and koshary eaten shoulder-to-shoulder with locals. The whole thing felt less like a curated walk and more like being let into Cairo's actual rhythm. Breakfast, coffee, lunch, and snacks are all sorted.

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

Step into a three-century-old samurai residence in Kyoto for a 50-minute tea ceremony and sake tasting. You'll have the entire historic house to yourself, learning to prepare organic matcha in a traditional tea room whilst sampling locally-brewed sake. The experience sits just eight minutes' walk from Kyoto station, so it slots neatly into any itinerary without requiring transport faffing.

RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife

A three-hour guided dive for certified divers exploring the [Canary Islands](/places/canary-islands)' underwater landscape. Small groups work with experienced guides operating from the boat, with flexibility to visit two different sites in a single session. The operation emphasises adaptability—dives are tailored to your interests and comfort level, whether you're after macro life, reef exploration or specific marine encounters. Equipment, photography service and hot beverages included.

Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

When Charlie from our team rocked up to this three-hour gin workshop in the UK, we found ourselves in a proper hands-on distillery space where you're not just watching—you're actually building your own bottle to walk away with. The setup is intimate and chatty; the kind of place where the distiller knows their craft inside out and you get proper gin education alongside a few sneaky tastings. It's the sort of afternoon that appeals to spirit nerds, gift-hunters, and anyone after a genuinely interactive experience rather than a passive factory tour.

Create Watercolour With Hugo do Lago in Porto

When Charlie from our team booked in with Hugo do Lago, we found ourselves in a tucked-away studio gallery in Porto's historic Sé neighbourhood, learning to paint the city's dramatic rooflines and riverside views in watercolour. The two-hour session felt less like a class and more like a mate showing you how it's done—Hugo walks you through the basics in a genuinely low-pressure way, and you leave with an actual finished piece, not just a smudged attempt. The studio sits five minutes from São Bento station, surrounded by the narrow medieval streets that make Porto visually magnetic.

The StrummerWalk

When Em from our BugBitten team did this walk through West London, it became clear why Ladbroke Grove matters to British rock history. This two-hour tour traces Joe Strummer's path from squatter and pub rocker to Clash frontman—the man who soundtracked a generation. You'll wind through W10, W11 and W9 hitting the pubs, studios, gig venues and homes that shaped him, plus the spots where iconic photos and films were shot. Aidan McManus, your guide, grew up in this neighbourhood during the punk era and actually lived through the culture he's talking about, which makes the whole thing feel less like a recitation and more like someone showing you their backyard.

2 hoursfrom AUD $52

Alanya Holiday Photo Shoot – Families, Couples & Solo Travelers

★ 5.0 (189)

Turkey

Alanya Holiday Photo Shoot – Families, Couples & Solo Travelers

When Alex from our team booked a photo session at Cleopatra Beach in Alanya, we weren't expecting much from a one-hour shoot—but the setup's actually clever. You get free hotel transfers, a photographer who knows how to pose people without making it awkward, and access to 250+ shots afterwards. Pick only the ones you want at €6 each, have them sent straight to your phone, and you're done. It's casual, flexible, and honestly beats the standard holiday-snap approach. Suits couples, families, and solo travellers keen on decent Instagram material without the fuss.

1 hourfrom AUD $5

Private Amalfi Coast Tour: Scenic Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

★ 5.0 (188)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $398

Private Amalfi Coast Tour: Scenic Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

A seven to eight-hour private tour threading through three jewels of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast): Ravello perched in the hills, the bustling port town of Amalfi, and the pastel-cliffside village of Positano. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, stopping at each destination to wander independently, hunt for souvenirs, and soak in the Mediterranean panoramas. The route showcases the dramatic coastline's character without a rigid itinerary—move at your own rhythm, then regroup for the next leg.

Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

★ 5.0 (187)

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $177

Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked a private photo session in Charleston, we found a straightforward way to capture a milestone moment without the fuss. The photographer meets you at your choice of five locations—downtown's historic streets, Boone Hall's moss-draped oaks, Isle of Palms beach, Cypress Gardens, or Shem Creek—and spends 1–2 hours guiding you through natural poses while working two Canon cameras. You walk away with 10 edited digital shots ready for Instagram. It's pitched at couples marking anniversaries, engagements, honeymoons, or babymoons, though solo sessions are off the table unless you're graduating. The vibe is relaxed and personal; the photographer does the heavy lifting on direction so you're never awkwardly wondering what to do with your hands.

NYC Private Walking Tour

When Em from our team did this private walking tour, we got a real sense of how New York actually moves—not just the postcard stops. Your guide knows Manhattan's grid like the back of their hand and builds the route around what you want to see: Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, whatever sparks your curiosity. It's four hours on foot (morning or afternoon), with hotel pickups included if you're staying in Manhattan. The pace is yours, the stops are yours, and you're not herded through crowds with 40 other people.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2401

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

3 Days and 2 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour

Three days of motorcycle riding through Ha Giang's mountainous north, tracing the notorious Ma Pi Leng Pass where the road clings to sheer cliffs above the Nho Que River. You'll navigate switchbacks past Quan Ba Twin Mountains and reach Lung Cu Flag Tower at Vietnam's northernmost tip, stopping in H'mong, Tay, and Dao villages to experience daily life firsthand. Groups stay small—maximum ten riders—so there's room to talk with locals and fellow travellers without the tour-bus shuffle. All meals included.

3 daysfrom AUD $331

6-Day Private Tour of the Golden Triangle

India

6-Day Private Tour of the Golden Triangle

When Charlie from our team ran the Golden Triangle circuit, we covered the classic Delhi-Agra-Rajasthan loop over six days by private vehicle—roughly 720 km of road that genuinely shows you India's range, from crowded capital streets to the Taj Mahal's marble to desert scrub and palaces. You're in a car for 4–6 hours most days, which sounds daunting until you realise the landscape actually shifts enough to keep you engaged. It's the backbone itinerary for India first-timers, well-worn but not without reason. The private transport angle means you're not sardined on a coach, though you're still on Indian roads, so expect the usual chaos and delays.

6 daysfrom AUD $956

Busan: Small Group With Hotel Pickup, Sky Capsule, Local Guide

South Korea

Busan: Small Group With Hotel Pickup, Sky Capsule, Local Guide

When Noah from our team ran this Busan tour, we found a solid 9.5-hour primer on why the city's coastal strip is worth your time. You start with hotel pickup, then ride the Sky Capsule—a slow-moving rail train hugging cliffsides along Haeundae—before hitting the seaside temple, the chaotic fish markets, a film square, the colourful hillside village, and finishing with a cable car swing over Songdo Beach. It's pitched as small-group, English-speaking guide included, and covers the Instagrammable highlights without feeling rushed. Busan's vibe is relaxed compared to Seoul, with a strong fishing-village-turned-cosmopolitan feel.

9h 30mfrom AUD $107

★ 5.0 (185)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $179

Morocco

Agadir Agadir Agadir

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Agadir outing, it nailed the self-paced beach day without the tour-group crush. You get picked up from your hotel in a private air-con vehicle and dropped at Agadir Beach — a proper golden sweep backed by the Atlantic and lined with the modern beachfront promenade. The 90 minutes of actual time there lets you swim, walk, photograph, or just sit with a coffee and watch the light shift. It's the kind of coastal stop that works year-round, and the inclusions (water, cable car tickets to Oufella hill, Crocoparc entry, all fees) mean you're not hit with surprises.

Akihabara Tailor-made Private Tour for Anime Fans

Navigate Akihabara's anime culture with a local otaku guide who knows which shops stock what and where the genuine experiences hide. This 3–4 hour private tour starts at JR Akihabara station and covers the district's most relevant spots for your interests. Your guide has tested every maid café in the area and will take you to an underrated gem most visitors miss. Bring a wishlist of items or locations you're after, and the itinerary flexes to match your priorities.

Exclusive Private Tour: Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1141

Exclusive Private Tour: Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands

When Ben from our team booked this private boat trip out of Hvar, we got the run of the southern coastline and Pakleni Islands in one hit. The captain—a local who actually knows where things are—steers you past dramatic red rock formations, into emerald lagoons, and past old village settlements that most day-trippers miss. The boat holds a maximum of 10, so it stays intimate. Eight hours is the full stretch, though you can dial it back to four if you've got limited time. It's the kind of tour that works because there's no script—you tell the skipper what appeals and the day adjusts around it.

🏔 Adventure & Sports

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $164

Adrenaline Quad Safari Tour

When Noah from our team took the Adrenaline Quad Safari on Vis Island, we got two to three hours of proper off-road riding through the island's back roads and hidden corners. It's a family-run outfit where local guides lead small groups across terrain that ranges from coastal tracks to rougher inland trails. The vibe is genuine — these aren't scripted tours but rides led by people who actually know Vis, who'll point out where locals hang out and how the island ticks beyond the postcard shots. You're riding quads through Mediterranean scrub, past stone villages, with the Adriatic popping in and out of view.

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

🍜 Food & Cooking

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private wine tour, she spent 10 hours bouncing between three artisan producers in Guadalupe Valley, just south of San Diego. It's the kind of day that stretches from early morning (9am departure) to early evening (back by 7:30pm), with a proper sit-down lunch thrown in. The valley itself feels surprisingly focused — these aren't sprawling estates but working family operations where you'll actually see how wine gets made. You'll roll through in a private van with your own crew (minimum six people), so it's just mates and wine, no tour-bus strangers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380

Full-Day Elafiti Islands Private Speed Boat Tour by Quicksilver 675