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Stockport Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

★ 5.0 (42)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Stockport Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

When Mia from our team booked into the Stockport Gin Distillery Tour in Manchester town centre, she got the full insider's treatment: two proper double G&Ts on arrival, a walkthrough of the actual distillery floor, and tastings across their full spirits range. The vibe is relaxed and chatty — small enough that you're not herded around like a school group, but there's real knowledge on tap about the botanicals, the process, and how the outfit came together. It's 90 minutes total, and it's pitched at anyone keen to understand gin beyond the bottle.

Krakow Pub Crawl with 1 Hr of unlimited alcohol & 4 clubs/pubs

When Ben from our team hit this Krakow pub crawl, it was exactly what it promised: five to six hours of guided bar hopping across four venues, anchored by a solid hour of unlimited well spirits and beer. You'll kick off with welcome shots, work through drinking games (beer pong, giant Jenga), and move between pubs with a crew that knows the old town's social circuit. The vibe is deliberately rowdy—groups of 20-plus backpackers, stag dos, and solo travellers after a loose night out. The photographer tags along to document it all, though photos end up on their socials rather than yours to keep.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $49

★ 5.0 (42)

🐠 Water Activities

New Zealand

Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team paddled this eight-hour kayak tour through Abel Tasman National Park, it was one of those rare full-day outings that genuinely delivers on the scenery hype. You're exploring tidal lagoons and golden-sand beaches, paddling out to Tonga Island to watch NZ fur seals lounging on rocks and diving around your kayak, then drifting through Shag Harbour where you can get genuinely close to the resident kekeno. The park feels wild but accessible — a mix of paddlers ranging from keen fitness types to families with kids in tow — and the pace lets you soak it in without feeling rushed.

Only Whales in Puerto Madryn Full Day Tour Regular

When Tom from our team booked the Only Whales full-day tour, we headed out to Valdes Peninsula—a UNESCO World Heritage site south of Puerto Madryn where Southern Right Whales show up reliably from June through December. The 8–9 hour run takes you through one of Argentina's most protected marine reserves, scouting for whales and the other wildlife that gathers here. It's a proper wildlife day out, not a quick spin: expect genuine time on the water and across the peninsula's remote stretches, with a mix of landscape and marine watching.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $176

Private and Personalized Full Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Brazil

Private and Personalized Full Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro

When Jake from our team tried this private, fully customisable Rio de Janeiro day out, he went in expecting a standard hop-on, hop-off style run and came away with a different impression. The tour runs for up to eight hours with a driver and a licensed, multilingual guide, and you pick which sights matter to you rather than ticking off a fixed list. Rio is a city of contrasts: sweeping beach boulevards in Copacabana and Ipanema sit a short drive from forested hills, colourful neighbourhoods and lookout points that pull in both tourists and locals. On a private tour the pace is set by your group, so you're not herded between photo stops with forty strangers. Jake found the quieter, unhurried feel made it easier to linger where you want to and move on when you don't.

Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul

When Tom from our team tried this K-scent perfume class in Seoul's Apgujeong district, it felt like the kind of trend-spotting experience this neighbourhood is known for. You're building your own 50ml bottle from 40 curated accords and natural materials—some distinctly Korean—in a two-hour session at CASAMU. The setup involves a welcome tea to anchor your scent memory, a rundown of fragrance basics (olfactory pyramid and the like), then hands-on blending at individual perfume organs. You walk out with your custom bottle, a travel size, and a Korean blessing pouch to wrap it. The studio sits bang in the middle of Seoul's fashion and beauty hub, so the vibe is polished and Instagram-aware without feeling forced.

2 hoursfrom AUD $169

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Netherlands

Amsterdam countryside tour by car

When Noah from our team did this countryside loop outside Amsterdam, it felt like the proper escape from the canal crowds. You're heading north in a comfortable minibus to Marken, a postcard-perfect fishing village where locals still live in those narrow timber houses, then on to a working cheese and wooden shoe farm for a genuine behind-the-scenes look. A traditional sawmill rounds it out—the kind of place that shows you why the Dutch became trade titans back in the 1600s. The whole thing runs 4–5 hours, small group, and includes Dutch apple pie at a local café. It's countryside tourism done without the tour-coach circus.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $232

French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square to Bourbon Street

★ 5.0 (42)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square to Bourbon Street

When Tom from our team ran this French Quarter walking tour, it delivered the kind of local storytelling that cuts through the Bourbon Street noise. Over two hours, the guide steers you from Jackson Square through Pirates Alley and past the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, unpacking the neighbourhood's literary heritage, Mardi Gras roots, and the actual people who shaped the place. The French Quarter itself is compact, walkable, and layered with history—you're moving through narrow streets lined with Creole balconies and colonial architecture, mixing with other curious travellers keen for substance over spectacle.

Half-Day Highlight with Elephants (NO-Touching) in Ao Nang

When Em from our team visited Krabi Roaming Elephant Sanctuary near Ao Nang, we found a refreshingly different take on elephant encounters — no riding, no tricks, just walking alongside these animals in their space. The three-hour outing focuses on the elephants' wellbeing rather than a performance, set in lush surroundings where you learn about their place in Thai culture and the sanctuary's conservation work. You'll walk at a gentle pace, observe from respectful distances, and finish with a vegetarian meal. It's the kind of experience that leaves you thinking about how tourism shapes these animals' lives.

Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group

A local Roman chef guides you through 2.5 hours of eating across Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, stopping at her personal favourite neighbourhood haunts. You'll cross the Tiber in the early evening, collecting suppli, pizza, fresh pasta, bruschetta, fried salt cod, cured meats, and desserts paired with wine and coffee. The walk threads through quiet piazzas and riverside passages, hitting the spots Romans actually frequent rather than tourist traps.

2h 30mfrom AUD $113

Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Lunch

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Germany

Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Lunch

When Noah from our team ran this 12-hour jaunt from Munich to Salzburg, it felt like the kind of day-trip that actually justifies the train ride. You're collected at Munich's central station and spend the morning rattling across the Alps into Austria—proper alpine scenery, none of that motorway boredom. The guide steers you through Salzburg's old town, castle, and past the sights that matter, then sits you down for lunch at a tucked-away 17th-century restaurant where the food tastes like someone's grandma still cooks there. It's semi-private, so you're not in a 40-person coach, and the whole day unfolds at a pace that lets the place sink in rather than leaving you sprint-weary.

12 hoursfrom AUD $471

Guided Trekking to Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily

★ 5.0 (42)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Guided Trekking to Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily

A three-hour guided trek through Sicily's Cavagrande del Cassibile, a sprawling canyon carved by the Cassibile river over millennia. The 10km gorge cuts through soft limestone to depths of 300 metres, revealing layered geology and remnants of ancient settlement. You'll descend into this dramatic cleft of the Ibleo plateau, where erosion has sculpted circular pools and stone basins along the riverbed—a landscape shaped equally by water and time.

Paris Watercolor Workshop – Create Your Own Framed Paris Souvenir

Spend nearly three hours painting watercolours at one of three iconic Parisian locations—the Seine, a garden near Petit Palais, or La Madeleine's columns. You'll work through a beginner-friendly process with a professional artist, using provided materials and easel, and walk away with your finished piece already framed. No experience necessary; families and solo travellers alike work at their own rhythm in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Pompeii Tour with experienced guide

Walk through Pompeii's remarkably preserved Roman settlement with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. Buried beneath volcanic ash in 79 AD, this sprawling archaeological site reveals intact streets, domestic interiors adorned with frescoes and marble, public spaces, shops and workshops, plus haunting plaster casts documenting the eruption's final moments. You'll navigate the actual pathways locals once travelled, seeing how an entire city froze in time—one of the world's most significant windows into daily Roman life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $185

French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

Slip across the Spanish-French border into rolling Basque farmland on this eight-hour countryside escape from San Sebastian. Your guide takes you through mountain passes with smuggling history, stopping in three characterful villages—Sara, Espelette, and St. Jean Pied de Port—where you'll wander quiet streets and hear how local farming families have shaped this distinct cultural corner. Expect gentle walking, pastoral views, and insight into everyday Basque life beyond the city.

Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Holocaust Memorial | Private Car Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this tour across Bucharest, we traced four-plus hours through the city's Jewish heritage—from the Ashkenazi and Sephardi quarters to the Holocaust Memorial, guided by Marius who walked us through documented testimonies and personal stories rarely discussed today. The tour doesn't shy from the 1941 Legionnaire pogrom and its brutal aftermath; it's a heavy, necessary history lesson set against a city that's largely moved on. This isn't sightseeing—it's bearing witness to a community that shaped Bucharest and was nearly erased from it.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $157

North Tour, Viewpoint, Brunch, White beach & lava pools

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

North Tour, Viewpoint, Brunch, White beach & lava pools

A half-day van tour of northern Spain's volcanic landscape, visiting a clifftop viewpoint, white-sand beach, and natural lava pools. Your small group of up to eight travels with a dedicated guide who shapes the day around what you want to see. Canarian tapas brunch with local wines, cactus liqueur, mojo, cheese and preserves are provided mid-tour, giving you proper fuel to explore without hunting for lunch.

Family Kayaking Taster Session in Anglesey

When Jake from our BugBitten team took his family out on Anglesey's coast for this three-hour kayaking session, it was a genuinely solid introduction to paddling without the faff of hiring separate gear. Two hours on the water with qualified instructors meant the kids got proper pointers on technique rather than just splashing about, and the scenery—rocky outcrops, small islands, the works—kept everyone engaged between skill drills. It's pitched at families with kids 10 and up, and the vibe is relaxed enough that wobbly paddlers don't feel out of place alongside keener types.

Bucharest: Communism, Revolution & City Highlights Tour

When Em from our team ran this 4-hour walking tour, Bucharest revealed itself as a city straddling two eras—Belle Époque grandeur and brutal Communist architecture. You're guided through Revolution Square, University Square, and the Romanian Athenaeum, then face the sheer scale of the Palace of Parliament, a building that's hard to ignore or forget. The tour leans hard into the 45 years between WWII and 1989, the stories of life under Soviet control, and what the city looked like when the Iron Curtain came down. It's a private walk at your own pace, no herding, no rushed stops—which means you get actual breathing room to ask questions and absorb the contrast between old European elegance and the authoritarian imprint still visible in the streets.

4 hoursfrom AUD $121

Cotswolds Hidden Gems Private Luxury Local Guide Tour from London

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Cotswolds Hidden Gems Private Luxury Local Guide Tour from London

When Jake from our team booked this private Cotswolds tour, we traded London's noise for rolling hills, honey-coloured stone villages, and the kind of English countryside that actually lives up to the postcard. A dedicated driver and local guide steer you through ten hours (including the two-hour drive each way) of quintessential Cotswold scenery — famous spots and proper hidden corners alike — in a comfortable Mercedes. It's the kind of trip that works whether you're chasing Clarkson's Farm locations, hunting photo moments, or just wanting someone else to navigate while you soak in the landscape.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1902

Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

★ 5.0 (42)

🛕 Culture & History

New Zealand

Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

When Ben from our team took this Queenstown tour, he found himself tracing the Shotover River deep into Skippers Canyon with a small crew — max 11 people — learning the 1860s gold rush through a guide who clearly knew their stuff. The canyon itself is dramatic: steep, winding, with a working river far below and tussock-covered ridges closing in. You're in a modern 4WD built for the rugged alpine road, and the pace feels deliberate rather than rushed, with photo stops to compare historical shots against today's landscape. The whole experience runs about 3–4 hours and wraps with a free drink at a heritage pub in town.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $142

The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (42)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

The Badass Women of Old Wilmington: A Historic Walking Tour

When Ben from our BugBitten team did this walking tour, we got the real stories of Wilmington's women who bent the rules and made history—the ones usually missing from the textbooks. Steven S. Little, a local of 30 years, guides you through 90 minutes of tales about spies, witnesses, mansion owners, and champions. It's properly entertaining and grounded in fact, not the sanitised version you'd find on a plaque. The tour sticks to the streets of Wilmington itself, weaving between landmarks most visitors never connect to these lives.

1h 30mfrom AUD $39

Exclusive Private Santorini Tour Fully Customizable Experience

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Exclusive Private Santorini Tour Fully Customizable Experience

When Lily from our team booked a private Santorini tour with Santorini Caldera Tours, the pitch was straightforward: you call the shots, they drive. The operation runs 4–13 hours depending on what you want to see, moving you between beaches, hilltop villages, and viewpoints in a private air-con vehicle with a guide-driver who builds the day around your interests rather than a fixed itinerary. Santorini attracts everyone from cruise-ship hoppers to slow travellers, so having a flexible setup makes sense—you're not herded through the usual Instagram stops unless that's genuinely what you're after.

4 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $242

Amalfi Coast Photo Shoot: Positano, Sorrento & More

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Photo Shoot: Positano, Sorrento & More

Work with a seasoned photographer across Positano, Sorrento, and neighbouring villages—pick your preferred location and spend 60–90 minutes capturing genuinely good images of yourself. You'll visit carefully scouted vantage points that actually photograph well, whether you're marking an engagement, on your honeymoon, or simply want to ditch the selfie habit. Leave with 200–250 edited digital files within a week, ready for print or social media.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $275

★ 5.0 (42)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Chicago Haunts and Hooligans Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team joined this tour, we started at the atmospheric Harry Caray's Steakhouse in downtown Chicago and walked through the city's shadier corners with a costumed guide. The 90-minute loop traces bootlegger networks, speakeasies hidden in plain sight, and the violent tales still clinging to certain corners of the Windy City. You'll hear about murders, tunnel systems, and the ghosts—literal and figurative—that locals insist never left. It's a mix of genuine Chicago history and theatrical storytelling, best suited to those who enjoy a bit of morbid context with their sightseeing.

1h 30mfrom AUD $49

Enjoy the best of Santorini with our Private Tour!

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Enjoy the best of Santorini with our Private Tour!

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this private tour around Santorini, we got a tailor-made 4–5 hour jaunt across the island with a driver who actually knows where the quieter spots are. You're not herded through the famous sunset-gazing crowds at Oia—instead, the itinerary flexes to what you want, whether that's hidden villages, local wineries, or just cruising the caldera views. It's a couples' and families' setup, air-conditioned and fairly stress-free if you're sick of tour buses.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $584

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Big Red Full Day Private Tour

Explore the region in Australia's sole operating red London cab—a distinctive way to discover the countryside at your own pace. This seven-hour private tour lets you call the shots, visiting wineries, heritage sites and local spots tailored to your interests. The classic cab holds six passengers in air-conditioned comfort, making it feel more like travelling with mates than following a set itinerary. Wine estates, historical landmarks and regional food producers are all within reach, depending on what appeals to your group.

Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this private boat tour from Sorrento, we got the run of Capri's coastline for a full day without fighting crowds. You're on your own boat with an English-speaking skipper, cruising past dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, with swimming and snorkelling in those famous turquoise waters. It's a 7–8 hour float, designed to feel unhurried and tailored to your group. The crew keeps you fed and watered, so there's nothing to think about except which bay to jump into next.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $574

★ 5.0 (42)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Germany

Half Price Fantastic Munich City Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked Curt's Munich tour, we got a sharp contrast to the usual scripted city walks. Curt's been guiding in Munich for over a decade and treats each tour like a pick-your-own-adventure — you steer toward medieval quarters, Nazi history, baroque churches, beer halls, or markets depending on what grabs you. Over 2–3 hours, he walks you past Munich's headline landmarks but doesn't just rattle off facts; he pulls out iPad photos showing the city mid-bombing, digs into the architecture, and cracks jokes along the way. It's the kind of tour that feels less like ticking boxes and more like a knowledgeable local showing you what actually matters.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $165

Vacation photographer. Madrid Photo Shoot. Take home more than just a selfie!

★ 5.0 (41)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Vacation photographer. Madrid Photo Shoot. Take home more than just a selfie!

A private photo session across Madrid's most photogenic spots, starting in Retiro Park and expanding to up to six locations depending on your package. You'll work with a freelance photographer to capture genuine moments rather than tourist snapshots, with an outfit consultation beforehand and edited photos delivered within ten business days. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, or those planning a proposal.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $234

Explore Cape Town in Style: Full Day Chauffeur Experience

★ 5.0 (41)

✈️ Transfers

South Africa

Explore Cape Town in Style: Full Day Chauffeur Experience

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this Cape Town chauffeur service, the appeal was straightforward: a full day with your own driver and air-conditioned car, no hunting for taxis or dodging traffic stress. You get up to 9 hours and 200km coverage, which stretches far enough to hit Table Mountain, the Waterfront, or push towards the Winelands without feeling rushed. It's the kind of setup that works best if you've got a loose itinerary and want flexibility—your driver's basically yours for the day, taking you where you want to go at your pace.

9 hoursfrom AUD $199

Ninh Binh Day Tour Hoa Lu,Bai Dinh Trang An,Tam Coc, Mua Cave

★ 5.0 (41)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ninh Binh Day Tour Hoa Lu,Bai Dinh Trang An,Tam Coc, Mua Cave

When Jake from our team ran this Ninh Binh day tour, we hit three major sites in one hit: the ancient temples at Hoa Lu (10th-century royal capital), a peaceful boat cruise through either Trang An or Tam Coc with their famous limestone karsts and rice paddies, and the steep climb up Mua Cave for sprawling countryside views. The region feels like stepping into Vietnam's backyard — quiet villages, green water, dramatic rock formations — and you'll share the experience with a mix of culture-seekers and nature lovers. Most versions run 6–12 hours depending on how many sites you pack in.

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $38

Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

★ 5.0 (41)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Switzerland

Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

When Jake from our team booked this 42-minute helicopter flight from Bern-Belp airport, we knew we were after the Swiss Alps' heavy hitters — the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The tour climbs straight into the high peaks, banking past the Eiger's north face and sweeping over Jungfraujoch glacier country. Your pilot narrates the landscape below: geology, local history, the works. It's a small-group affair with proper headsets so you can actually hear the commentary over the rotor noise. The vibe is controlled adventure — thrills without the adrenaline-junkie edge.

Magic on Canvas Painting Class at Artful Soul Santa Fe

When Jake from our team rolled into Artful Soul near Santa Fe's central plaza, he found himself in a small-group acrylic painting class run by Laura Tarnoff, a fine artist with three decades of teaching behind her. The studio sits right downtown, tucked into the heart of the city's creative quarter. Over two and a half hours, Jake tackled colour and composition with just five other people in the room, picking from subject options ranging from New Mexico landscapes and adobe architecture to wildlife studies. He walked out with a finished 11-by-14 stretched canvas and the kind of surprise confidence that comes from actually making something rather than just thinking about it.

Full Body Relaxing Massage for Women

A three-hour sensory massage session in Italy combining therapeutic touch with guided meditation, tailored to each woman's emotional and physical state. Designed by mind-body therapist Bart Conterio, the treatment works to shift your nervous system towards deep calm and self-connection. Clients report feeling restored and centred for days afterwards—less the travel fatigue of an actual break, more the genuine reset.

Tokyo VIP private nightlife tour with a local insider

A five-hour private nightlife tour through Tokyo guided by a local insider who steers you away from tourist zones into the real nocturnal Tokyo. You'll visit hidden bars, intimate izakayas, upscale lounges, and clubs across neighbourhoods like Shinjuku, Shibuya and Roppongi—all chosen to match your tastes and comfort. Your bilingual guide handles logistics and cultural context, whether you're after a quiet drinks night or full-blown celebration with optional karaoke or hostess club insights.

The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family Private Tour

Trace [Florence](/places/florence)'s transformation through the eyes of the Medici dynasty on this three-hour private walking tour. Your local guide unpicks the family's influence across the city's most significant squares and palaces—Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Strozzi, Palazzo Pitti—revealing how their patronage and politics shaped the Renaissance and continue to define the city today. Move beyond textbook dates to understand the real connections between historical events and modern Florence.

San Sebastián Private Food-Historical tour & meal at a Gastronomy Club

Spend four hours exploring San Sebastián's gastronomic heritage with a private guide, then dine within the walls of a traditional Sociedad Gastrónomica—members-only cooking clubs central to Basque food culture. Your guide navigates you through the city's culinary landmarks before you settle in for lunch or dinner prepared on-site, with wines and drinks included throughout. Hotel transfers and private transport round out the experience.

Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù

Learn to roll, fill and fold pasta by hand in a Palermo cook's modest workshop, using tools passed down through generations and ingredients sourced from neighbourhood markets that morning. Over three hours you'll master fresh egg pasta and stuffed shapes, then build a proper tiramisù from scratch. The session wraps with sitting down to eat what you've made, wine included. Book with at least one other person.

6-hour boat tour of Cinque Terre

This 6-hour boat journey departs La Spezia and traces the [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) coastline by sea, visiting all five villages from the water. You'll cruise past Portovenere and its Byron Cave, navigate the dramatic red cliffs near Tramonti, then work your way along Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Monterosso. Multiple swimming stops let you snorkel in the Marine Protected Area, spotting local fish. The boat includes fresh focaccia, prosecco, and cold drinks throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $233

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