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Warsaw Photographer - One Hour 200 Photos

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Poland

Warsaw Photographer - One Hour 200 Photos

When Ben from our team booked this Warsaw photography session, we expected a quick snap-happy hour—instead got a proper portrait experience. You're paired with a local photographer who scouts the city's best backdrops (think old town squares, riverside corners, architectural pockets) and shoots around 200 frames in 60 minutes. The kicker: one flat rate covers your whole crew, couple, or family, so the maths works in your favour if you're travelling in a group. You walk away with 10 polished edits delivered within 48 hours—no blurry phone shots, no endless selfie resets, just usable images you'll actually want to share and print.

Punta Cana Catamaran Cruise with Water Slide, BBQ & Snorkeling

When Charlie from our team tried this Punta Cana catamaran, we had the boat to ourselves — a private setup that changes the whole vibe. You're looking at four hours on the water with a built-in water slide, snorkelling gear, and a decent barbecue spread. The crew handles transfers from your accommodation, stock the bar with rum and beer, and keep the drinks flowing while you drift along the Dominican coastline. It's the kind of tour that works well for groups who want to skip the cattle-boat experience and actually relax without a hundred other tourists jostling for deck space.

4 hoursfrom AUD $3235

Rijksmuseum Guided Tour, private local Dutch guide

★ 5.0 (47)

🛕 Culture & History

Netherlands

Rijksmuseum Guided Tour, private local Dutch guide

When Tom from our team ran the Rijksmuseum Guided Tour, we had a local Dutch art historian to ourselves for two hours, moving through the national museum's heavyweight collection at our own pace. The Rijksmuseum sits right in Amsterdam's museum quarter, a grand 19th-century building packed with Golden Age masterworks—Rembrandt, Vermeer, the lot—plus the stories of how these paintings landed there and what they still mean to the Dutch. It's the kind of place that can feel overwhelming solo, so having someone who knows the context and can pivot to what actually grabs you makes a real difference.

Albaicin and Sacromonte - The Charm of Granada

Explore Granada's two most atmospheric neighbourhoods on foot over two hours. Navigate the Albaicín's winding lanes past whitewashed buildings and soak in views of the [Alhambra](/places/alhambra), then venture into Sacromonte to discover cave homes and flamenco heritage. You'll walk with a local guide and decide what the experience was worth at the end—no fixed price.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $2

PRIVATE TOUR of DORSET | UP TO 8 Passengers

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

PRIVATE TOUR of DORSET | UP TO 8 Passengers

When Ben from our team booked a private Dorset tour, we got a full eight-plus hours with our own guide and vehicle for up to eight of us. The appeal is obvious: you're not herded onto a coach with thirty strangers, stopping at a viewpoint for ten minutes before moving on. Instead, you sketch out what matters to your crew—Jurassic Coast geology, hidden villages, stately homes, whatever—and your guide tailors the day around it. Dorset itself is a mixed bag of dramatic cliffs, rolling farmland, and towns heavy with Norman and Roman layers. The guide does the driving; you soak it in.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $770

Semi Private Pizza Making Class with Wine and Suppli

★ 5.0 (47)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Semi Private Pizza Making Class with Wine and Suppli

Learn to make Roman pizza, supplì, and Nutella-filled pastries alongside a MasterChef Italia instructor in a luxury cooking school kitchen. This three-hour class welcomes groups of up to six at individual workstations, starting with prosecco and antipasti, moving through dough-making for teglia pizza and focaccia, then deep-fried rice balls with mozzarella, and finishing with a sweet dough pocket. You'll eat everything you've made with fellow students over wine and limoncello, taking home a digital recipe collection.

Fort Lauderdale Private Party bus

When Alex from our team booked this Fort Lauderdale private party bus, it felt like the right move for a group needing actual comfort over cramped rideshare stacking. You're looking at a 3-hour stint in a Mercedes Sprinter that seats 14, done up with leather captain chairs, a decent sound system, and WiFi — the sort of setup that makes a night out or airport run feel less like being shuttled and more like arriving somewhere. The drivers show up uniformed and professional, vehicles are county and state approved, and they'll pick you up from your hotel or ferry you point-to-point across Florida. It's positioned squarely at the corporate and executive market, but works for any group that doesn't want to wrangle separate cars or trust a regular coach service.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1123

★ 5.0 (47)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Albarracín, Secrets and legends

Explore Albarracín's medieval lanes with guides who grew up in the surrounding mountains, revealing how locals actually live rather than just reciting dates. You'll spot heraldic shields on noble family homes—each one telling stories about bloodlines and status—and notice the quirky animal carvings adorning doorways. The 90-minute walk takes in panoramic bends of the Guadalaviar River, the town's defensive walls and towers, and the locally legendary Julianeta House. Radio headsets ensure you hear every detail clearly as you wind through Spain's most dramatically perched old town.

1h 30mfrom AUD $12

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Bike rental in Venice

Rent a well-maintained touring bike to explore Venice and its surrounding mainland territory at your own pace, available for 1–7 days. Each bicycle comes equipped with practical essentials like panniers, gears, and a lock. Collect your bike from your accommodation, and use the provided route guidance to discover local landmarks, cultural sites, and regional food specialities without fixed schedules or group constraints.

1 day – 7 daysfrom AUD $42

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

★ 5.0 (47)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United States

Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Greenwich Village food tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: a 2–3 hour wander through one of New York's most storied neighborhoods, stopping at five or six spots for slices, sweets, and bites curated by someone who's actually lived in the city for decades. You'll hit the famous pop-culture landmarks—Taylor Swift's old place, the FRIENDS building, Washington Square—but the real draw is the food: proper pizza from a third-gen slice shop, banana pudding, a standout cookie, a New Yorker's margherita take, and an award-winning cupcake. It's the kind of tour where the guide knows the neighbourhood inside out, and the stops feel genuine rather than touristy.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $106

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Turkey

Best Highlights of Istanbul

When Em from our team ran this Istanbul highlights tour, we got a seasoned local guide steering us through the city's big-ticket monuments without the queue hassle. It's a private setup, so the pace and stops bend to what you actually want to see — whether that's the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, or the best street-food stalls locals know about. The guide's been doing this for over a decade, so you're getting proper local knowledge mixed with the history. Five to seven hours depending on your interests and how many coffee breaks you fancy. You'll cover serious ground, but you're moving on foot and via public transport, so comfortable shoes are non-negotiable.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $281

Explore Floating Market with Local People

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Explore Floating Market with Local People

Spend five hours in the Mekong Delta getting to know the people who live and work there. You'll navigate a quiet canal by boat, haggle at a floating market alongside vendors, step into a family-run cacao operation to see chocolate made by hand, and visit a rice noodle factory where locals still do the work. Breakfast and a guide are included. The whole thing is designed to show you how things actually function here, not just photograph them.

5 hoursfrom AUD $52

JinShanling Great Wall Sunset/Day Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

JinShanling Great Wall Sunset/Day Private Day Tour

When Sarah from our team ran the JinShanling Great Wall private day tour, we found it's a solid way to skip the crowded Badaling section and hit one of the wall's most photogenic stretches. You're picked up from your Beijing hotel, driven out to the Hebei section (about 90 minutes each way), and given the full 9 hours to walk, climb, and soak in the views—spring brings apricot blossoms, autumn turns the ridges gold, winter wraps it all in snow. It's private transport the whole way, so no group shuffle, but you're funding your own entry ticket and meals, and the driving eats a fair chunk of the day.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $158

Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

A Blue Badge guide collects you from your Rome hotel to lead an eight-hour exploration of the city's heavyweight monuments. You'll spend the morning navigating the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, break for lunch independently, then head to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum where you'll pick through two millennia of rubble on foot. Private vehicle transport links each site. Entry fees and guide included; you arrange your own meal.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500

Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

★ 5.0 (47)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United States

Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

When Tom from our team ran this Big Island tour, we hit three major stops across 7–8 hours: ʻAkaka Falls State Park (where a 442-foot waterfall thunders into a lush gorge), Volcanoes National Park, and Hilo proper. It's the kind of day that shows you why the Hamakua Coast feels different—tropical, layered with story, and genuinely dramatic. The outfit's locally owned and keen on sharing the cultural and spiritual weight of these places, not just the scenery. Food and drinks are bundled in, and they're upfront about accessibility from the start.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $253

The Grand Switzerland Private Tour (5 days)

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Switzerland

The Grand Switzerland Private Tour (5 days)

When Ben from our team did this five-day private tour across Switzerland, we found ourselves steering well clear of the standard alpine postcard route. You're paired with a knowledgeable local guide who tailors the itinerary to what you actually want to see—not a locked-in script. The mix tilts toward quieter corners alongside the genuine highlights: think hidden valleys, lesser-known villages, and viewpoints where you're not queuing with a hundred others. It's the kind of tour that lets you move at your own pace and pivot if something catches your eye. Lunch, entries, and transport are sorted; you arrange your own accommodation.

5 daysfrom AUD $10850

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Private Pro Photoshoot in Lanzarote

A 90-minute professional photo session capturing you across Lanzarote's most photogenic landscapes. Work with a photographer who'll scout scenic spots, direct your shots, and deliver 60 polished digital images. Bring your own camera or phone if you'd like feedback on your technique—the photographer offers practical pointers to sharpen your eye.

1h 30mfrom AUD $418

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, we got a dedicated guide and driver for the full 8.5 hours—just our group, no crowds. The day hits two Beijing heavyweights: Mutianyu Great Wall, a less-trampled section with forested slopes about an hour north of the city, and the Summer Palace, an imperial retreat sprawled across gardens and lakes. Pick-up timing is flexible, which matters when you're juggling jet lag. The guide handles the talking while your driver handles the traffic. It's a solid option if you want to cover both sites without herding through tour-group chaos.

Focus on Haines Private Nature / Photography tour

When Ben from our team took the Focus on Haines Private Nature tour, we got a genuinely quiet slice of Alaska—the kind you miss if you stick to the cruise ship circuit. This four-hour outing is built around what you actually want to do, whether that's chasing wildlife shots or just breathing in the frontier without the tourist crowds. Ben walked us through the cultural and natural history at each stop, and if photography was your thing, he'd dial into your camera's settings and help you frame shots that'd actually be worth printing. Haines itself felt raw and genuine—the real last frontier, not the postcard version.

4 hoursfrom AUD $848

Athens Acropolis and Highlights Half Day Tour

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Athens Acropolis and Highlights Half Day Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this half-day tour around Athens, we found a straightforward way to tick the Acropolis and key city sights without the grind of public transport. It's a five-hour private minivan job with an air-conditioned cabin, on-board WiFi, and a driver who knows the city's layered history. You're looking at a mix of sites and some driving commentary rather than long guided walks — good for folks who want the overview without exhaustion, and families after a comfortable ride. Not a deep dive, but solid if you're short on time or feet.

5 hoursfrom AUD $651

3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

China

3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this 3-day private Beijing tour, he ticked off five major sites—Great Wall at Mutianyu, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Ming Tombs—without the stress of working out logistics himself. It's a straightforward hit list for first-timers who want the classics done properly. Hotel pickup and drop-off take the headache out of navigating the city, and you get a dedicated guide and driver for the full stretch. The pace is solid but demands decent fitness; this isn't a leisurely stroll.

Diamond 36 Private Motor Yacht Caldera Cruise

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the Diamond 36 Motor Yacht, we were after a proper private experience without the fuss of big group cruises cluttering the Caldera. This is a sleek, modern yacht built for comfort — think air-con cabins, solid safety kit, and a galley that turns out fresh Greek food while you're anchored. The crew tailors the route to your mood: some folk want quiet swimming spots, others chase the sunset from the cliffs. At 3–5 hours depending on what you pick, it fits neatly into a Santorini day without eating your whole schedule. The vibe skews toward couples and small groups after a bit of peace and decent wine.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $601

Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Athens photo tour, she spent 2.5 hours chasing light and angles through downtown's best-looking corners — the kind of spots that actually look good on Instagram, not just in person. A local guide steered the group (max 8 people) through neighbourhoods where ancient vibes bump up against street art and modern cafe culture, stopping for shots at landmarks both famous and tucked away. It's part walking tour, part photography coaching, pitched at travellers who want their feed to reflect what Athens actually feels like on the ground, not just the Acropolis postcard angle.

Punta Cana Adults Only Hip Hop Afrobeats Boat Party DJ & Open Bar

When Sarah from our team boarded the Punta Cana Hip-Hop Afrobeats boat party, she stepped into four hours of Caribbean chaos — the good kind. The boat fills up with a mixed crowd of tourists, couples, and solo travellers looking to dance rather than think. DJs cycle through Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeats while you cruise turquoise water, snorkel at a couple of spots, drift past Dolphins Island for the obligatory photos, then anchor at a natural sandbar where the real party kicks off. It's loud, it's boozy, and the energy is decidedly grown-up.

The Musée d’Orsay in Focus: Impressionists & Beyond (Max 6)

Skip the queue at Musée d'Orsay and explore two hours of revolutionary art with a specialist guide. Begin with the 19th-century Parisian salon system that gatekept taste, then trace how rebels like Manet shattered those rules. Move upstairs through Impressionist masterworks by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others who found strength in their outsider status. Finish with Van Gogh's turbulent legacy before exploring post-Impressionism independently. Groups capped at six.

Explore Tromso Kaldfjord by Sailboat

When Em from our BugBitten team sailed out to Kaldfjord near Tromsø, we found ourselves on a proper Norwegian adventure—five hours aboard a small sailboat with just a handful of other travellers and a skipper who knew these waters. The fjord itself is dramatic: steep mountains, clean water, and the kind of quiet you don't get on busier routes. The format sits somewhere between active sailing and leisurely day trip, with a genuine fishing element that actually pays off (literally—your catch becomes lunch). Small groups keep it intimate rather than theme-park-like, and the cabin's there when the Arctic wind picks up.

5 hoursfrom AUD $383

Private Day Tour from Florence to Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Tour from Florence to Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano

A private eight-to-nine-hour sweep through Tuscany's most celebrated corners, departing [Florence](/places/florence) with your own driver to navigate Pisa, the Chianti wine region, and the medieval towers of San Gimignano at your own pace. The itinerary flexes to your interests—whether you're chasing art and architecture, rolling hills of vineyards, or village piazzas. You'll have breathing room in each stop, plus views from Piazzale Michelangelo en route.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1083

Discover Rotterdam: Classic Highlights Bike Tour with a Local

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Netherlands

Discover Rotterdam: Classic Highlights Bike Tour with a Local

When Sarah from our BugBitten team cycled through Rotterdam, she found a city that doesn't fit the usual postcard mould — it's all sharp modern architecture, rebuilt waterfronts, and locals who actually use their bikes like we use footpaths. This 3-hour guided tour hits the headline spots: the iconic Cube Houses, the riverside regeneration zones, and pockets of gritty charm tucked between gleaming office blocks. You'll clock a decent distance on two wheels, but the pace stays accessible and the guide keeps things grounded rather than glossy.

Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud

Learn to cook Balinese dishes in someone's home kitchen in Ubud, where you'll prep ingredients at the local market before class (morning sessions only), then cook lunch alongside your host. You'll pick up techniques for everyday Balinese meals, hear stories about local life, and eat what you've made. The experience runs half a day with pickup and drop-off included within Ubud.

Sport Revival (Sports | Muscle Recovery)

A 90-minute oil massage and herbal cupping session designed to release muscle tightness and boost blood flow. This hands-on treatment targets accumulated tension from training or daily strain, using traditional techniques suited to anyone regardless of fitness level. Located in Vietnam with easy access via local transport, it's an efficient recovery option for travellers keen to stay mobile.

1h 30mfrom AUD $65

South Bali Private Day Tour Uluwatu, GWK, Pandawa and Melasti

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

South Bali Private Day Tour Uluwatu, GWK, Pandawa and Melasti

A 10-hour private tour threading South Bali's cultural and coastal highlights. Start at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, then tackle the clifftop temple at Uluwatu before lunch at Lumbung Sari Pecatu. The afternoon pivots to Pandawa and Melasti beaches for swimming and downtime. Your own driver navigates the routes; you set the rhythm across temples, carved landscapes, and sand.

Transfer from Naples to Positano or Return

Private car transfer between Naples airport or railway station and your accommodation in the city centre, or vice versa. A professional English-speaking driver handles the 2-hour journey, with all tolls and fuel included in the quoted price. The vehicle accommodates up to 7–8 passengers with one suitcase per person, making it practical for small groups or families arriving together.

2 hoursfrom AUD $170

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

★ 5.0 (47)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

A privately driven excursion from Messina cruise terminal to the clifftop village of Taormina and the medieval hilltop town of Castelmola, tasting Sicilian cannoli and local wine along the way. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding Sicilian roads while you skip the crowds—perfect for those wanting substance without the tour-bus shuffle. Five to six hours total, with guaranteed return to your ship on schedule.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $282

BERLIN PHOTO TOUR with a professional Photographer from Berlin

★ 5.0 (47)

🛕 Culture & History

Germany

BERLIN PHOTO TOUR with a professional Photographer from Berlin

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this photo walk through central Berlin, we learned that there's a real craft to shooting cityscapes—especially during the blue hour, that golden window when daylight and streetlights balance perfectly. This 90-minute tour with a Berlin-based photographer focuses on the technical side: composing shots without crowds, capturing light trails, and nailing those Instagram-worthy angles of the city's landmarks. It's less about wandering and pointing; it's about understanding why certain moments work on camera and how to replicate that skill on your next trip.

Bali Spiritual Shamanic-Palm Reading, Temple Healing Tour

Spend 6–8 hours with a Balinese shaman or palm reader exploring spiritual healing practices rooted in local tradition. The tour weaves together one-on-one consultations, temple meditation, and ritual purification at sacred water sites, culminating in a visit to the 11th-century Elephant Cave Temple. You'll receive a sarong, make offerings, and participate in cleansing ceremonies designed to shift stagnant energy. Hotel pickup and a live guide are included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $106

Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour

★ 5.0 (47)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Wonderful Ravenna, visit 3 UNESCO sites with a local guide on a private tour

Silvia guides you through Ravenna's three most significant UNESCO-protected sites, revealing how this city served as capital three times across two centuries of Roman and Byzantine rule. In just two hours, you'll navigate the hushed interiors of these basilicas to study the glittering mosaics that have survived over 1,500 years largely intact. Each site tells a distinct chapter of late antiquity, from imperial decline through Eastern Orthodox dominance, with Silvia unpacking the historical layers that shaped medieval Europe.

New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

When Tom from our BugBitten team did this walk around the 9/11 Memorial, what struck us wasn't the spectacle—it was the opposite. Tom, who has a personal connection to that day, leads groups of no more than 12 through the site with wireless earpieces, so you hear his story without disrupting others who are there to sit quietly with their own grief. It's a 90-minute outdoor walk focused on what actually happened, how New York rebuilt, and what the place means now. No theatre. No sensationalism. Just honest reflection in a landscape designed for it.

Punta Cana Private Yacht Tour with Open Bar

When Ben from our team booked this private yacht in Punta Cana, we got exactly what was promised: a 49-foot boat to ourselves, no crowds, and three-and-a-half hours cruising the Dominican coastline. The setup suits couples after romance, small groups wanting to stick together, or families who'd rather not share deck space. You'll snorkel at a couple of stops where the water's clear and fish are plentiful, anchor at the natural pool (a shallow sandbank that's genuinely peaceful), and work through an open bar stocked with rum, vodka, and beer. It feels indulgent without trying too hard.

Boat Tour in Cagliari Saddle of the Devil Stops Swimming Snorkeling

Explore Cagliari's dramatic coastline aboard a skippered boat, visiting four swimming spots in sheltered bays along the Sella del Diavolo. This three-hour coastal cruise reaches sea-only coves, including the historic Grotta dei Colombi cave near Sant'Elia's old quarter. Small groups (maximum 12) snorkel in gin-clear waters with all gear provided, whilst curated music sets the pace. Fuel, insurance and refreshments included.

Exclusive tour with typical Gozzo

Explore the dramatic coastline of Santa Maria di Leuca aboard a Cranchi speedboat with a skipper who knows these waters intimately. This three-hour cruise traces sea caves along both the eastern and western shores, punctuated by two swimming breaks in secluded coves where you can snorkel or simply float. The vessel is fitted with cushioned seating, a small bar, shaded awning, and a freshwater shower—designed for comfort without sacrificing access to the water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $417

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