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Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour - an infernal den of Diabolical Demons

★ 5.0 (51)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour - an infernal den of Diabolical Demons

When Em from our team ran this walking tour through Old Portsmouth, we got a proper deep-dive into 900 years of local grit and scandal. Your guide is a born-and-bred Portmuthian who steers you through narrow medieval lanes, past blue plaques and hidden corners, unpacking tales the history books gloss over — from Jack Nastyface to Nelson's real story to the rogues and spies who shaped the port. It's ninety minutes of Portsmouth's darker, dazzlier side, told with genuine local knowledge and dry humour. You'll cover Old Portsmouth, Southsea, and the historic waterfront; it's walkable and flat enough, though the lanes are tight in places.

Gin Making Experience

When Em from our team tried The Gin Nest in Torbay, we found ourselves actually making gin — not just watching someone else do it. You work with a traditional copper pot still to craft your own bottle, guided through the process step by step. The experience runs about two hours and feels casual enough for solo travellers or tight-knit groups, whether you're after a rainy-day activity, marking a birthday, or just wanting to say you've distilled something drinkable. You leave with a 500ml bottle of your own work and a decent buzz (or soft drink, if that's your call).

Introdive

Get your first taste of underwater exploration with a beginner-friendly dive in Italy. Over 90 minutes, you'll learn the basics whilst staying safe and comfortable in the water. All SCUBA gear is provided, so just show up ready to breathe underwater and see what lies below the surface.

Dubai Desert Safari Tour Hotel Transfer, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner

When Em from our BugBitten team tried this six-hour Dubai desert safari, the plan was simple: get picked up, get into the dunes, and see what the evening holds. Hotel pickup comes by 4x4, which matters because you spend the first stretch leaving the city behind. Once you're past the urban edge, the landscape turns into rolling sand ridges with very little else around, and the feeling of being properly remote arrives quickly. Most people on board are couples, families and groups of friends on holiday rather than hardcore adventurers, so the mood stays relaxed and sociable. The day stacks dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding and henna, then moves to a barbecue dinner with live shows as the light fades. Em's verdict: a lively, well-organised way to see the desert after dark without having to plan any of it yourself.

Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum

Duck the crowds on this private 3-hour 10-minute tour through three layers of ancient Rome. Your dedicated guide unlocks the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s hypogeum—the underground chambers where gladiators and animals waited before stepping onto the arena floor. Then explore the Roman Forum's political ruins where Caesar fell, and climb Palatine Hill for sweeping city views from the emperors' former homes. Tickets and reservation fees included.

3h 10mfrom AUD $799

Tanah Lot - Ulun Danu Beratan Temple - Scenic Countryside Tour

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Tanah Lot - Ulun Danu Beratan Temple - Scenic Countryside Tour

This full-day loop through central Bali connects three of the island's most photographed landmarks with the quieter countryside between them. You'll drive through the emerald rice paddies of Jatiluwih, hunt for the Banyumala twin falls buried in jungle canopy, and finish at [Tanah Lot temple](/places/tanah-lot-temple) perched on its iconic sea-cliff. The pace is steady—expect mostly driving with photo stops rather than deep exploration. All entrance fees are separate.

10 hoursfrom AUD $54

Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery

A seven-to-eight-hour private loop from Lecce through Salento's finest: the fortified harbour town of Gallipoli, Renaissance frescoes in Galatina, and stretches of Ionian coastline in between. You'll cross vineyard country and stop for a swim at a secluded beach before exploring Gallipoli's tight medieval lanes and waterfront. The route adapts around your interests—add a winery visit if cellars are open, or linger longer in a village that captures you.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $215

Private Caribbean Snorkeling Cruise At Punta Cana & Sharks, Stingray Encounter

★ 5.0 (51)

🐠 Water Activities

Dominican Republic

Private Caribbean Snorkeling Cruise At Punta Cana & Sharks, Stingray Encounter

When Mia from our team booked this private catamaran snorkel out of Punta Cana, we got the whole boat to ourselves—no fighting for deck space. You're cruising turquoise shallows in a renovated cat, diving in with sharks and rays, then snorkeling a reef in water so clear you won't believe it. There's an open bar, tropical fruit snacks, and a crew that genuinely wants you having fun. Four hours sounds quick but covers proper ground along the coast. It's the kind of thing that works equally well for a birthday group or just mates after a beach week.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1821

Full-day Private Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi with Lunch

★ 5.0 (51)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Turkey

Full-day Private Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi with Lunch

When Em from our team did this full-day private tour from Kusadasi, we headed inland 180 kilometres to Pamukkale—a UNESCO site famous for its brilliant white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis above them. The landscape genuinely lives up to the hype: cascading mineral pools that look like something from another planet, thermal waters that have drawn visitors for millennia, and ruins that sit quietly among the calcified flows. It's a solid 8–10 hour commitment, but if you're based in Kusadasi and want to see Turkey's most photographed natural feature without self-driving, this covers the logistics cleanly.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $281

Discover Marble Mountains - Monkey Mountains in Da Nang City

★ 5.0 (51)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

Discover Marble Mountains - Monkey Mountains in Da Nang City

Explore five limestone peaks carved with caves and Buddhist temples, 20km north of Hoi An. This four-hour outing takes you up Thuy Mountain, the sole peak open to visitors, where ancient shrines nestle in caverns and coastal views stretch across Da Nang. Your guide navigates the porous rock passages whilst an air-conditioned vehicle handles the drive, leaving you free to focus on the geology and spiritual heritage layered into these dramatic formations.

Private Bike Tours - Customizable Route, Top Barcelona Highlights

Pedal through [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) on your own schedule with a dedicated guide steering you toward what actually interests you. This three-hour private bike tour ditches the herded-group model entirely—you choose whether to linger at a Gothic quarter corner or sprint toward the seafront, adjust your route mid-ride, and hear stories only locals know. The guide speaks your language and stays focused on your group alone, making this the least rigid way to cover real ground and see why Barcelonans love their city.

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour Las Vegas – Guided Tour

When Ben from our team paddled this one, we found it a genuinely solid half-day escape from Vegas noise. The Emerald Cave kayak tour launches from Willow Beach, about an hour north of the Strip, and takes you down the Colorado River past canyon walls to a cave that glows an otherworldly green. It's a 3-hour guided affair with certified instructors, quality gear, and a relaxed pace — beginner-friendly, family-approved, and popular enough that you'll see other groups but not shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. The real draw is how quickly you leave the desert sprawl behind and find yourself in genuinely striking scenery.

Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown

When Em from our team walked this Annapolis route, we found ourselves threading through proper colonial-era streets with real Revolutionary War history baked into the buildings. The 2-hour loop takes you past Georgian mansions, the Maryland State House (where the Treaty of Paris got signed), and down to the harbor where you catch views across to the Chesapeake. It's a compact, walkable tour of a town that actually feels like something happened here—not a theme park version. Fair warning: Naval Academy access is currently off-limits for security, so the focus is now purely downtown and waterfront.

2 hoursfrom AUD $332

Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option

When Ben from our team did the Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour, we headed out to this Ming and Qing Dynasty pocket of Shanghai about an hour from the city centre. The half-day excursion hits the main stops — narrow alleyways lined with traditional architecture, a serene Jiangnan garden, and if you upgrade, a gondola-style boat ride down the canals. It's billed as the 'Oriental Venice', though calling any water town that feels a bit generous. Still, it's a genuine escape from Shanghai's skyscrapers, with real locals and old stone bridges. The vibe is leisurely, not rushed.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $184

Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

★ 5.0 (51)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

When Noah from our team took this Santa Barbara mountain bike tour, we rolled through coastal bluffs and meadows on full-suspension bikes—the kind that actually make rough terrain feel manageable. It's a private or small-group ride pitched at beginners to intermediate riders, running 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your pick. The area's proper scenic: you get ocean views mixed with inland trails, and the vibe is casual enough that you're not racing, just riding. Good gear included, expert guide steering you through the best bits of trail.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $177

Canggu Silver Jewelry Making Class: Create Unique Silver Jewelry

★ 5.0 (51)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Bali · Indonesia

Canggu Silver Jewelry Making Class: Create Unique Silver Jewelry

Learn silver jewellery crafting in Canggu's working studio, where you'll melt, shape and polish your own piece under a silversmith's guidance. The 1.5–3 hour session includes all tools and materials (2–5 grams of silver), snacks and Wi-Fi in an air-conditioned space near Berawa Beach. You walk away with something you've actually made, not a mass-produced trinket.

Jacksonville Private Boat Tour Daytime or Sunset, up to 6 people

When Jake from our team booked this private boat tour on the St Johns River, we grabbed the 2-hour daytime slot with a small crew. It's a personalised affair—max 6 people means no tourist cattle-market vibe, and the captain works with you beforehand to nail down what you want to see: sandbars, a float in a tube, wildlife spotting, or whatever takes your fancy. Jacksonville's waterways are quieter than you'd expect for a city, with mangrove-lined stretches and decent bird life. The whole thing hinges on good weather and a captain willing to call it if conditions turn dodgy.

Cao Bang Loop Tour 3D2N by Motorbike, Car or Jeep

Explore Cao Bang's remote northeast borderlands over three days by motorbike, car, or jeep. Navigate dramatic limestone ridges, navigate winding passes through ethnic minority settlements, and discover natural landmarks like Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave. You'll sleep in local homestays, eat with your guide, and travel roads few tourists see. The route rolls through Vietnam's wildest terrain without the crowds.

Old Québec & French Canada Private History Walking Tour

When Alex from our team did this 2.5-hour walk through Old Québec, it clicked why so many Aussies skip the deeper history here. You're wandering a UNESCO World Heritage district packed with centuries-old lanes, but the real payoff is learning how Quebec shaped North America — from the French & Indian War through Confederation. The guide threads together the messy ties between French Canada, the US, and British colonial politics in ways that make the cobblestone streets feel less like a postcard and more like actual contested ground. It's the kind of tour that rescues Quebec City from being just pretty architecture.

Luggage Storage in Rome City Center

Drop your bags in central Rome and explore freely for up to 10 hours. Bibbo's storage sits minutes from major landmarks—Trevi Fountain, [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Piazza Venezia—without the queues at Termini station. Your luggage stays locked, monitored, and insured up to €200 per piece through Assicurazioni Generali. Staff speak multiple languages. Rates undercut airport and station alternatives, with all fees included upfront.

Es Vedra Sailing Voyage

Sail within metres of Es Vedra, the iconic limestone monolith rising 400 metres from the Mediterranean off Ibiza's southwest coast. This seven-hour catamaran voyage trades the distant beach view for close-quarters exploration of the rock formation and its crystalline surrounding waters. Glide aboard a spacious dual-hull vessel equipped for swimming and paddling, with a professional skipper navigating you through the seascape that's captivated sailors for centuries.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4929

Zakopane Snowmobile and Thermal Baths Full Day Tour from Krakow

★ 5.0 (51)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Poland

Zakopane Snowmobile and Thermal Baths Full Day Tour from Krakow

When Mia from our team ran this full-day tour out of Krakow, we headed south to the Tatra Mountains for a proper winter adventure. The day kicks off with a snowmobile ride through mountain terrain — or quads if snow's thin — followed by a stop at Chocholow, a UNESCO-listed wooden village where we met a local sculptor and learned about Highlander traditions. After free time wandering Zakopane's main strip (Krupowki), we tasted oscypek (grilled mountain cheese) in a shepherd's hut, then wound down at the thermal baths. It's a packed 10–11 hours, but covers a lot of ground and gives you a real feel for the region.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $152

★ 5.0 (51)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Girona Food & Market Guided Tour

Spend four hours wandering Girona's medieval streets with a local guide, stopping at markets, neighbourhood shops and family-run eateries to taste regional specialities. You'll learn how locals eat—not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lives here. Wine, coffee, snacks and a proper lunch are woven through the walk, punctuated by stories about the city's food heritage and the people behind it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $167

Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Romania

Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

When Sarah from our team ran this Transylvania loop, we hit four proper highlights in one morning. You're collecting Bran Castle (the medieval fortress tied to Dracula lore), a sprawling bear sanctuary with over a hundred brown bears, the hilltop Rasnov citadel with its sweeping views, and a tasting at a traditional palinca distillery. The drive threads through Carpathian valleys and past Transylvanian villages — it's the kind of day that feels like a cultural blitz but moves at a decent pace. Around 6–7 hours total, mostly sat down. Suits most fitness levels, though a few of the sites involve uneven ground and stairs.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $157

-Kids friendly- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour

★ 5.0 (51)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

-Kids friendly- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour

Spend three hours in Montmartre learning how Parisians actually live through food, local stories and a treasure hunt. Your guide—a genuine city expert—takes your group (maximum 15 people) to quieter corners away from the tourist masses, sharing oddball anecdotes and neighbourhood secrets. You'll taste cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread and wine as you wander, pausing to chat and soak in the district's peculiar history. Kids and adults both earn a 'Parisian diploma' by tour's end.

BEST-DMZ Tour(Small Group) & Nature Relaxing Majang Lake Cafe

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this DMZ tour, we found a compact way to clock the Korean War's most sobering landmarks in a single push. The 10–11 hour day kicks off in Seoul and sweeps you through Imjingak Park, down into the Third Tunnel (where you'll crouch through actual infiltration passages), and up to Dora Observatory to stare across the border into North Korea proper. The route caps off with a walk over Majang Lake's suspension bridge and a breather at a local café. Small-group sizing means guides actually have time to talk rather than herd, and the mix of grim history and lakeside calm works.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $95

Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Archaeologist-led, Flexible

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Archaeologist-led, Flexible

Explore Pompeii's ruins with an archaeologist guide, then venture to your choice of [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages—Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento, Cetara or Maiori—during this flexible 8–9 hour private tour. You'll shape the itinerary as the day unfolds, timing Pompeii's excavations to dodge peak crowds and heat. A driver navigates the winding coastal roads in a Mercedes van, leaving you free to soak in the scenery and ancient stories without the usual throngs.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $750

Rising Voices: Underrepresented History (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

★ 5.0 (51)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Rising Voices: Underrepresented History (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

When Noah from our BugBitten team walked this tour, it shifted how we think about the city's story. Rising Voices moves through Savannah's historic squares focusing on the people and communities whose contributions rarely make the standard guidebook: Black residents, Native Americans, queer figures, and women whose work shaped the place as it stands. The two-hour walk kicks off at Franklin Square and winds through to Monterey Square, with a local guide unpacking lives and legacies that have been sidelined or erased from the usual heritage narrative.

Luxury Athens Airport Transfer with Mercedes Benz E -class

When Alex from our BugBitten team needed to get from Athens airport to the city, we tried this private Mercedes transfer service. It's pitched squarely at travellers who'd rather pay for reliability and comfort than hunt for the cheapest fare. You get a newer E-Class, a driver authorised by Greek transport authorities, and the usual airport-run perks—water, WiFi, phone chargers, air-con. Takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic, and the outfit makes a point of being properly insured and above-board with Greek tax law.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $125

Private Guangzhou Tech Tour AI Robot AutoDrive Drone Delivery etc

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Private Guangzhou Tech Tour AI Robot AutoDrive Drone Delivery etc

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private Guangzhou tech tour, it felt like stepping into a near-future showroom — except you're actually living it. You get picked up from your hotel and spend 4–10 hours (your call) riding in driverless vehicles, watching drones deliver your coffee, and gawping at robots that play chess and football. The tour hits an AI robotics showroom, Alibaba's automated supermarket, Guangzhou Library's robotic book system, and a driverless metro. It's just you, a local English-speaking guide, and a driver, moving at whatever pace suits. Guangzhou's reputation as China's tech hub becomes visceral pretty fast.

4 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $281

★ 5.0 (51)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Outdoor Range - Modern Warfare Package

When Sarah from our team hit this outdoor range in Arizona, she found a straightforward shooting experience set against desert views. The Modern Warfare package gets you behind a few firearms with a safety officer on hand, ammunition supplied, and structured instruction included. It's a one-hour session that appeals to curious first-timers and folks after a bit of target practice in a controlled setup. The range sits in wide-open country, and the crew keeps things methodical—safety-first briefing, then firing. Blokes and blokes-ettes aged 18+ with valid ID can book; minors need a parent tagging along.

1 hourfrom AUD $323

Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this private Jeep tour, we got a genuine feel for San Francisco's spread-out highlights without the tour-bus crowds. Three hours cruising an open-air convertible hits the essentials: Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, a run down Lombard Street (traffic permitting), time in Golden Gate Park or Ocean Beach, plus your choice of add-ons like the Mission District murals or Coit Tower's bay views. It's paced to your group's rhythm, which beats the standard cattle-car approach. You're paying per Jeep (fits up to 6, though four adults and two kids works best), and it suits anyone who wants flexibility without the logistics of driving themselves.

Wrexham 'Welcome To Wrexham' Half-Day Private Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this half-day tour around Wrexham, she got the local angle most visitors miss. Your guide is a lifelong Wrexham AFC supporter who watched the club's real story unfold long before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny showed up with cameras. You'll hit locations from the Welcome to Wrexham series, but the gold is in the behind-the-scenes chat — the club's struggles, the filming stories, the stuff only someone who's actually lived through it all can tell you. Three hours in an air-conditioned car, just you and a guide who genuinely knows this place.

Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

When Alex from our team tried this Mactan dive, we were geared up and in the water within minutes of arriving at the beach—literally 10 seconds from shore. The whole experience runs about 2 hours and puts you face-to-face with schools of sardines, sea turtles, and a proper rainbow of reef fish. Mactan's a busy, built-up part of Cebu, but this particular spot delivers decent underwater visibility and enough marine life to make it worthwhile. The outfit includes a private pick-up anywhere on the island, all kit, and free underwater shots to prove you actually went down there.

5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast

Taste five wines from Campania and southern Italy at a working mill on the Sorrento Coast, paired with local charcuterie, cheese and vegetables. A sommelier guides you through each pour, starting with a glass overlooking Mount Vesuvius, then moves through regional varieties before finishing with Sorrento limoncello and house liqueurs. The whole experience runs two hours and includes transport from your accommodation.

Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this Vancouver craft brewery walk, we got the real tour of what makes the city's beer scene tick. Over three hours, we hit multiple neighbourhood breweries in Brewery Creek with a Cicerone-certified guide who actually knew their stuff—talking us through Canada's craft beer movement while we tasted brewery-only releases we couldn't get anywhere else. It's the kind of crawl that works because the neighbourhood itself is built around this stuff, and the vibe attracts a mix of keen beer nerds and just regular locals keen to try something different.

Athens Airport Transfer

When Jake from our BugBitten team used this Athens airport transfer, it was straightforward door-to-door without the usual airport chaos. You get a private car with an English-speaking driver waiting at arrivals, air conditioning, bottled water, and WiFi to sort yourself out en route to your accommodation. It's a 20-minute to hour-long ride depending on traffic and where you're headed in Athens. The pitch is comfort over the taxi queue or wrestling luggage onto a packed metro, and the driver knows the city well enough to chat about what's passing by.

20 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $200

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

★ 5.0 (51)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

A seven-hour private circuit from Cannes port through the French Riviera's most compelling stops. Your driver guides you through Monaco's principality, the clifftop medieval village of Eze, the yacht-lined harbour of Antibes, and Nice's seafront promenade and old town. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven others, customising the pace and order to suit your ship's schedule. Bottled water and phone charging keep you comfortable throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2157

Bardolino: Garda Lake Pasta Cooking Class at the Agritourism

★ 5.0 (51)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Bardolino: Garda Lake Pasta Cooking Class at the Agritourism

Spend three and a half hours at a Garda Lake agritourism estate learning to handmake tagliatelle and ravioli from scratch with a chef guide. You'll cook, eat what you've prepared, and drink Bardolino wine from the property's own vineyard. This is a working introduction to Italian pasta craft—expect flour on your hands and proper food on your plate afterwards.

Three Greek Islands Full-Day Private Luxury Boat Tour

When Sarah from our team booked this private boat tour through the Cyclades, we expected a glossy sales pitch—but it genuinely delivered. You get a proper captain, a decent-sized vessel kitted out with snorkelling kit, paddleboards, and a sea scooter, plus fresh food and Greek wine throughout an 8-hour loop hitting Kimolos, Poliegos, and Milos. The vibe is relaxed rather than rushed; you're swimming in turquoise bays, ducking into sea caves, and grabbing drone shots without the usual tour-boat crowds. It's pricey, but if you've got the budget and want the Cyclades without the ferry queues, this hits different.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3841

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