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L’essence Relaxation Package for Lady: 240’

★ 5.0 (183)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Vietnam

L’essence Relaxation Package for Lady: 240’

A four-hour spa session tailored for women seeking genuine rest. L'essence pairs multiple treatments from its full menu to address fatigue and tension, whether you're recovering from a demanding work week or simply need to step back. The package includes complimentary juice, coffee, and tea. Based in Vietnam, this treatment focuses on physical restoration rather than quick fixes.

Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete

When Tom from our team ran this six-hour Cretan wines and olive oil tour, we got a proper education in what makes this island tick. You'll hit a working olive mill, a family-run organic winery, a distillery with an ancient press, a traditional tavern lunch, and a pottery studio in a village famous for the craft. The route threads through the heartland of Crete's wine and oil country — places that have been producing since Minoan times and still dominate Greece's output. It's a circuit for people genuinely keen on tasting and learning, not just ticking boxes.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $198

Private Transfer to Sao Paulo from the Airport

★ 5.0 (181)

✈️ Transfers

Brazil

Private Transfer to Sao Paulo from the Airport

When Sarah from our BugBitten team arrived at São Paulo airport, she opted for a private transfer into the city rather than wrestling with the metro or hailing a cab in the chaos. It's a straightforward door-to-door service—driver meets you, takes you to your hotel, job done. The whole thing takes about an hour depending on traffic, which in São Paulo can be unpredictable. No frills, no tour commentary, just reliable transport from tarmac to your accommodation. Handy if you've got luggage, tired kids, or simply want to skip the airport scramble and arrive knowing exactly where you're headed.

1 hourfrom AUD $288

★ 5.0 (180)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mykonos Private Island Tour

When Ben from our team booked this private tour, we got the full Mykonos spin in four hours—a mix of the postcard stuff (Armenistis Lighthouse) and quieter corners most visitors miss. You're driven in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who knows where the hidden beaches are and can pivot the itinerary if something catches your eye. There's breathing room built in—photo stops, a proper wander through Ano Mera Village for lunch or a look around—rather than the usual box-ticking dash. It suits couples, small groups, and families after a flexible day without the tour-bus crowd.

4 hoursfrom AUD $231

CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

★ 5.0 (180)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Portugal

CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this half-day spin around Cabo Girão, we knew the real star wasn't the destination—it was the ride. You're getting three hours behind the wheel (or passenger seat) of a 1990 Renault 4L, a boxy green legend that's survived decades of Portuguese roads. The operator customises the route based on what you fancy: head east toward the cliffs and villages, or west toward quieter coastal corners. It's just two people max in this compact classic, so expect intimate, flexible exploring rather than a locked itinerary. Morning departures keep it relaxed, and the whole thing hinges on your interests—they'll shape the day around what matters to you.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $157

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich

★ 5.0 (179)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Germany

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich

When Lily from our team booked this private tour, we got a dedicated driver-guide and a Mercedes van to ourselves for the full day exploring Bavaria's castle country. The route takes you through the Alps to Neuschwanstein — Ludwig II's famous hilltop pile — with a guided walk through its ornate rooms, then loops through traditional villages like Füssen or Oberammergau. The flexibility means you're not herding with tour crowds; your guide adjusts timing and stops based on how you want to spend your day. Eight to ten hours door-to-door from Munich, including transport to and around the castles, makes it a full immersion into this corner of southern Bavaria.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $897

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

★ 5.0 (178)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people

Navigate Matera's layered past with a guide who connects the dots between its hewn churches, cathedral and inhabited caves. This three-hour tour covers the Sassi district's most substantial monuments—the Cathedral, Madonna di Idris rock church, San Giovanni in Monterrone, and a lived-in cave dwelling—without the trial-and-error of exploring alone. Groups up to 15 people move together through streets carved into pale limestone, uncovering how people built and worshipped within these ancient formations.

3 hours – 3h 15mfrom AUD $75

Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide

★ 5.0 (178)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Norway

Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide

When Charlie from our team booked this Northern Lights chase near Tromsø, we knew it'd be no ordinary aurora hunt. You're packed into a lifted 4x4 with five others, driven out to remote Arctic terrain where conditions allow, then potentially hiking across snow and ice to catch the lights away from tourist crowds. The crew — guide, photographer, driver — handles the vehicle and captures your moment with the aurora, though you can bring your own camera for tips on long-exposure shooting. Duration swings between 5 and 9 hours depending on weather and aurora activity. It's active, it's small-group intimate, and it demands solid fitness and winter-ready kit.

5 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $529

Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo

★ 5.0 (177)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Japan

Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo

When Em from our team booked this Akihabara workshop, we walked into a tight, buzzing space packed with circuit boards and retro kit. You're modifying an actual Game Boy—fitting a new backlit IPS screen and picking a custom shell colour—while the guides (proper enthusiasts, not just staff) riff about Nintendo's engineering and chat with everyone in the room. Two hours, hands-on, and you leave with a working handheld that actually glows. Akihabara's electric hum in the background adds to the vibe.

2 hoursfrom AUD $271

★ 5.0 (177)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Classic Amalfi Coast Tour

Your own driver navigates the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic stops over eight hours, collecting views of Positano's pastel cliffside, the dramatic Furore fjord, and Ravello's terraced gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day. You set the pace at each village—potter through Amalfi's cathedral square, climb Positano's steep lanes, linger in Praiano's quieter stretches. The Mercedes and commentary handle logistics so you focus on the actual landscape rather than bus schedules.

Group Kitesurfing lesson with a Local in Essaouira Morocco

When Lily from our team tried this kitesurfing lesson in Essaouira, she found herself in a tight-knit group of two learning the fundamentals from a local instructor on Morocco's blustery Atlantic coast. Two hours isn't much time, but the session cuts straight to the essentials — kite control, board work, and getting upright in the water. Essaouira's a wind-blessed town where kitesurfing feels like the main event, and the beach buzzes with riders at all levels. The lesson includes kit rental, a hot shower after, and tea or coffee to warm up.

Tour of Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls)

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this Niagara Falls tour, we expected the standard waterfall photo stop. Instead, we got a proper local's-eye view: Paulo, a TV reporter and wine expert, steered us past the tourist crush toward heritage sites, quieter neighbourhoods, local craft markets, and the kind of details that don't make it into guidebooks. The 7–9 hour experience reads like a mate who actually knows the area taking you around, mixing history and culture with winery visits and genuine insights into what makes the region tick, not just the roar of falling water.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $186

Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur

★ 5.0 (176)

🍜 Food & Cooking

India

Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur

When Noah from our team signed up for this private cooking workshop in Jodhpur, we got a genuine look at how Rajasthani home cooking actually works. You rock up to a local family's kitchen and spend three-and-a-half hours learning to make dal, paneer, and paratha from scratch — proper vegetarian fare that forms the backbone of the region's food culture. The setup is intimate (just your group), transport's sorted, and you eat what you've cooked. Jodhpur's the kind of place where food feels tied to daily life, not just a tourist tick, so this feels less staged than many cooking gigs.

75 Mins Body Massage (Aroma/Vietnamese/Deep/Hot Stone)

Choose your massage style—aromatic, traditional Vietnamese, deep tissue, or hot stone—in this 75-minute session across Hanoi. You'll start with a herbal foot soak, then settle into 60 minutes of full-body work tailored to your technique, including pressure-point therapy and optional warm compresses. A restorative bowl of chicken, corn and mushroom soup follows, rounding out the experience in a quiet private room.

Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

When Alex from our team did this winter tour near Estes Park, we piled into a custom 4x4 built for serious mountain weather and spent three to four hours sledding down snowy slopes, hiking around a frozen lake, and scanning the Rocky Mountains for wildlife. The whole operation felt geared toward comfort—heated vehicles, quality winter tyres, crampons for icy footing—and the guides knew the backcountry well enough to read conditions and spot animals without fuss. It's the kind of tour that appeals to families, groups of mates, and solo travellers who want winter action without the faffing around.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $177

★ 5.0 (175)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Private Hollywood Bus Tour

When Tom from our team booked this private Hollywood bus tour, we got the whole open-top rig to ourselves—no strangers, no queues, just our crew cruising past the big-name landmarks of Los Angeles. The route winds through Hollywood's most photographed spots over 90 minutes to two hours, and the appeal is obvious: you set the pace, your guide's all yours, and the open-air vibe beats sitting in traffic on a regular tour bus. It's a solid way to tick off the iconic sights if you're in LA with family or mates and want a bit of breathing room.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $494

★ 5.0 (175)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car

A private seven-hour guided tour of Rome's classical landmarks, driven by a knowledgeable guide in your own air-conditioned car. You'll visit the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), catacombs, Appian Way, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain at your own pace, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel. The guide shares stories about Roman history and culture at each stop. Tickets to major sites and meals are arranged separately, giving you flexibility over timing and spend.

Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef

Spend three hours in a professional Roman kitchen learning to hand-roll fettuccine with Alfredo sauce and build a proper tiramisu from scratch. You'll start with prosecco and antipasti, cook alongside a MasterChef Italia instructor in a group of up to six, then sit down to eat what you've made with wine and limoncello. The experience ends with a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes at home.

Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

When Ben from our team did this 3-hour walk through Shanghai's former French Concession, we hit up over 15 breakfast spots in the quieter southern pocket — everything from sheng jian bao (pan-fried dumplings) and xiao long bao (soup dumplings) to jianbing crepes and scallion pancakes. The area itself is a layered neighbourhood of heritage buildings and narrow lanes where locals still live and eat, and the small-group format meant we could duck into family-run joints and street vendors without the tourist circus. It's as much about Shanghai's colonial history and current pulse as it is about the food.

Da Nang to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by private car

Private car transport between Da Nang and Ba Na Hills, bypassing the hassle of shared minibuses or fixed schedules. Choose one-way or round-trip service depending on your plans. The driver navigates the winding mountain road to the plateau, home to the famous Golden Bridge. Eight-hour window allows flexibility for sightseeing or a quick turnaround. Modern air-conditioned vehicle seats up to six comfortably. Suits travellers wanting control over their itinerary without group constraints.

Ghisallo Pilgrimage - Road and E-bike Tour

Ride from Bellagio to the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Chapel on the official Giro di Lombardia climb—a route that's challenged professional cyclists since 1919. This 3.5-hour guided tour on either road or e-bike winds through switchbacks with Lake Como views at every turn, finishing at the sanctuary dedicated to cycling's patron saint and the adjoining museum housing over a century of Italian cycling artefacts and memorabilia.

3h 30mfrom AUD $283

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★ 5.0 (172)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

New Zealand

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this one, she cruised across Lake Te Anau toward the South Fiord on a historic motor yacht, then walked through native bush thick with ancient trees and dramatic rock formations. The lake sits in Fiordland, South Island—moody, quiet, and genuinely remote. The whole outing runs three hours and draws a mix of keen walkers and quieter types after a gentler float. You're fed canapés and afternoon tea on board, which beats most day trips, and the commentary from the local guide roots you in the landscape's actual history rather than tourist fluff.

Pizza, Gelato & Suppli Cooking Class by Colosseum

Master three pillars of Italian street food in this three-hour cooking class near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Work alongside a local chef to roll and shape Neapolitan pizza dough, churn silky gelato from scratch, and fry golden supplì—those crispy Roman risotto balls filled with melted cheese. You'll taste everything you make, paired with Italian wines throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $165

Hanoi Full-day combo: Half-day city and Half-day countryside

★ 5.0 (171)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Full-day combo: Half-day city and Half-day countryside

Spend a full day threading through Hanoi's contrasts: start on a classic motorbike weaving through backstreet markets and the old train quarter, then pay respects at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before switching to a Jeep for the countryside leg. Lunch at an established local spot fuels the second half, which takes you to the 1000-year-old pottery workshops of Bát Tràng village, where you'll see artisans at work amid vegetable fields and traditional kilns.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $125

★ 5.0 (171)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Rhodes

When Em from our BugBitten team booked a private photoshoot in Rhodes, we got a straightforward hour with a photographer in one of three solid spots: sunset by the water near Ialyssos, the atmospheric Old Town streets, or an early morning seaside session. You pick the location and time (handy if you're jumping off a cruise ship), shoot for 60 minutes, then wait for your unedited full gallery within 24 hours. From that batch, you select up to 100 favourites and get those edited in Lightroom with colour and light tweaks within a week. It's a no-frills, flexible setup that works for solo travellers, couples, or small groups.

Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up

A private five-hour excursion from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) that takes you north into Catalonia's dramatic mountain landscape to explore Montserrat Monastery, one of Spain's most significant religious centres. Your driver guides you through the natural park, past otherworldly rock formations, then into the monastery complex itself where you'll witness the renowned Boys' Choir (subject to schedule), pay respects at the Black Madonna shrine, and sample four traditional liqueurs crafted by the resident monks at a local market stall.

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this Manchester wine tour, it felt less like a formal tasting and more like a local mate showing you around. Four hours takes you through the city's best wine bars and pubs—the kind of spots where the staff actually know what they're talking about. You'll taste six to eight different wines (roughly two-thirds of a bottle total) paired with proper snacks at each stop, from Spanish croquetas to oysters. The groups cap at 12 people, so there's room to chat without feeling herded. Between venues, your guide—a qualified Manchester local—points out bits of the city's history worth knowing.

Hanoi Cooking Class Learning 5 Dishes including Banh Xeo

Learn to cook five signature Hanoi dishes in 3.5 hours at a cooking school in the Old Quarter. Start with a market tour through the city's largest market to source ingredients, then return to the kitchen to prepare authentic Vietnamese meals from scratch. You'll master techniques for crafting everything from bánh xèo to traditional accompaniments, taste what you've made, and leave with a recipe booklet and certificate. Suited to complete beginners and experienced cooks alike.

Private boat tour of the Amalfi coast or Capri

Rent a private boat along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) for 4–8 hours, departing from Salerno or a coastal village of your choice. Cruise past clifftop towns, hidden coves and sea caves, stopping to swim in crystalline waters. An aperitif with prosecco, local buffalo mozzarella and snacks is served aboard. Upgrade to include Capri and the protected marine reserve at Li Galli, where you'll circle the island's famous rock formations and anchor for a dip.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

★ 5.0 (168)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Tour - City Center

Walk through Rome's historic core with a knowledgeable local guide over two and a half hours. This private tour threads together the city's most iconic landmarks—from the Spanish Steps down through the Pantheon to Navona Square—revealing layers of Roman, Renaissance and baroque architecture. You'll move at your own pace, hearing stories that connect ancient ruins to the streets you're walking, with entry tickets included.

Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular Fishing

When Sarah from our team headed out on the Go Fishing Dubai trolling and regular fishing trip, she was up before dawn for a 5-hour mixed session on the water. The boat departs early (6:30am start) and takes you into Dubai's coastal waters where you'll split time between trolling for larger pelagic species like kingfish and barracuda, then switch to light-tackle regular fishing where everyone gets a rod. It's a straightforward operation: smaller group (max 5 people including kids), decent catch potential depending on season, and decent enough breakfast thrown in. The whole thing caters to curious anglers of varying skill rather than seasoned fishers after a trophy.

Seoul Vegan & Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food Tour (11 Tastings)

When Noah from our team ran this Seoul tour, he took us through Gwangjang Market—a proper working market that moves fast and smells like a dozen different meals at once—tasting 11+ fully plant-based dishes cooked by vendors who know their stuff. Noah spent weeks before launch mapping out which stalls could do vegan and vegetarian food safely, talking through ingredients with each cook. The whole thing takes 2 hours and everything's included in the price. It's the kind of tour built because someone actually needed it: Noah's vegetarian family visited Seoul and couldn't figure out what was safe to eat in the markets, so he solved that problem and kept refining it. Both vegans and vegetarians leave full and confident they weren't eating hidden fish sauce.

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Launch from the Loire Valley floor and drift above Château de Chenonceau, one of France's most photographed Renaissance landmarks, on a 3.5-hour hot air balloon adventure. You'll rise with an experienced pilot guiding the flight, drifting over the château's distinctive arches spanning the River Cher, surrounding vineyards, and medieval forests. The journey combines the stillness of altitude with sweeping countryside views—a perspective few travellers get of this UNESCO region.

Rome: Private Colosseum Photoshoot with Local Photographer

Work with a Rome-based photographer at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) for a personalised 90-minute portrait session. Pick your route—the amphitheatre alone, or branch into Capitoline Hill or Roman Forum vistas—and the photographer adjusts pacing and posing to suit you. Whether you're solo, coupled up, or celebrating an engagement, you'll walk away with 20–50 polished images delivered within two days, plus a year's access to your private gallery.

Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

Spend two hours in Osaka learning to craft takoyaki from a sommelier-turned-guide who doubles as a sake expert. You'll shape and fry your own octopus balls using an elevated recipe featuring wagyu and cheese, then taste your way through 10+ sake varieties to understand brewing, history, and how to spot quality bottles at restaurants. By the end, you've cooked a meal and developed a genuine appreciation for sake beyond the tourist experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $99

Private Custom Singapore Walking Tour (4–8 Hrs, Flexible Plan)

★ 5.0 (167)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Singapore

Private Custom Singapore Walking Tour (4–8 Hrs, Flexible Plan)

When Charlie from our team ran this custom walking tour, we got a proper feel for how Singapore actually works — not just the postcard sights. You're paired with a local guide who shapes the itinerary around what matters to you: colonial history, hawker culture, neighbourhood life, politics, architecture, the lot. Hotel pick-up, flexible timing (4 to 8 hours), and all public transport included. It's a private experience, so just your crew and the guide, moving through everything from Marina Bay and Chinatown to quieter spots like Tiong Barhu. Works for first-timers wanting the real story, or anyone short on time but keen to dig deeper than the typical tourist loop.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $325

Golden Triangle Tour: Private Delhi Agra Jaipur 5 Nights 6 Days

★ 5.0 (167)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

India

Golden Triangle Tour: Private Delhi Agra Jaipur 5 Nights 6 Days

When Charlie from our team ran the Golden Triangle route, we covered Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur over six days in a private car with a local guide for the sightseeing days. It's the classic Mughal trifecta: you hit Delhi's sprawling monuments (Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar), spend time at the Taj Mahal in Agra, then finish in Jaipur's pink-hued streets with stops at City Palace and the water palaces. The itinerary caters to first-time India visitors and those wanting comfortable seats between sites rather than crowded buses. Five nights in hotels with breakfast sorted means you're not hunting for meals first thing.

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch

When Alex from our team booked this private DMZ tour, we knew we were after something different — and this delivered. Led by Jun, a defector who escaped North Korea in 2017, the experience pairs visits to key DMZ sites with lunch at a restaurant run by North Korean defectors. You get the standard border-area geography lesson, but the real pull is Jun's firsthand perspective and the food stories that come with it. The whole thing runs 7–8 hours and includes hotel pickup, all entry fees, and that lunch. It's a smaller group experience, which means actual conversation rather than megaphone commentary.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $239

Full-Day Private Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Car&Licensed Guide)

★ 5.0 (167)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Turkey

Full-Day Private Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Car&Licensed Guide)

When Noah from our team ran this private Cappadocia tour, we skipped the tour-bus shuffle and got a proper driver and licensed guide to ourselves for the day. You'll hit the standout spots—fairy chimneys, cave churches, viewpoints—plus duck into one of the underground cities that honeycomb the region. It's a solid 6 to 8 hours of poking around Cappadocia's strange geological landscape at a pace that actually lets you breathe. The car keeps you cool between stops, and your guide steers you toward the quieter corners instead of where 50 other groups are jostling for photos.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $429

Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

★ 5.0 (166)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United States

Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

When Charlie from our team ran this private bourbon tour near Louisville, we hit three small-batch distilleries across 10 hours without worrying about driving home. It's the kind of outing that works best with mates keen to taste properly — no designated-driver awkwardness, just your group and a guide moving through Kentucky's whiskey country at your own pace. The region around Louisville draws serious bourbon fans and casual drinkers alike, and these smaller operations feel less theme-park than the big names. You'll get behind the scenes at each spot, taste straight from the barrel, and get a genuine sense of how small-batch bourbon actually gets made.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1766

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