Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany
Escape the [Florence](/places/florence) crowds for a 7.5-hour working day at a family-run organic estate near San Miniato. After a 40-minute train ride from central Florence, you'll tour the vineyard and olive groves, then pick seasonal produce—asparagus, herbs, truffles depending on the time of year—to cook lunch together. Learn how Tuscan cooking strips away pretence and lets quality ingredients speak. Three wines, limoncello and house spirits round out the meal, all enjoyed on the hilltop with views stretching across the countryside.

Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)
When Em from our team did this Crystal River manatee swim, we found ourselves in one of Florida's most serene spots—Kings Bay, where these gentle giants congregate in winter. The private heated boat keeps things cosy as you cruise toward the manatees, then slip into the water for face-to-face moments with creatures that are curious but utterly unbothered by humans. It's a three-hour window into their world, and the in-water photographer captures it all without you needing to think about your camera.

The Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure
When Sarah from our team tackled the Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure near Kanab, Utah, it delivered exactly what it promised: a genuine canyoneering experience without the ego. Five hours of hiking, scrambling, and rappelling through narrow sandstone corridors that feel genuinely remote despite being on the edge of Zion territory. The slot canyons here are tight, sculptural, and a proper workout—but the crew were solid about scaling difficulty to the group's abilities. Mostly solo adventurers and small groups of mates rather than tour-bus crowds, which kept the vibe real.

Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok
When Charlie from our team rocked up to this 100-year-old hanok in central Seoul, we weren't expecting a cooking class that felt more like a mate's kitchen than a tourist operation. You'll learn to make royal Korean dishes — LA galbi, fresh kimchi, pajeon, and more — in a proper residential home with a certified instructor. The whole thing runs 2 hours 15 minutes, max six people, so it's intimate and genuinely low-pressure. You cook, you eat what you've made on traditional bangjja plates, and you get a real sense of how Korean home cooking actually works, not the polished version.

Professional Photographer in Punta Cana for Private Events
When Lily from our team booked a professional photo session in Punta Cana, she got a focused 90 minutes capturing candid shots across the resort area's best backdrops — think white-sand beaches, that signature turquoise water, and golden-hour light. The photographer handles transport to a few key spots, so you're not hunting locations yourself. It's a solid option if you want decent quality shots without the full wedding-photographer price tag, and your photos land in your inbox fast. The setup suits couples after a romantic keepsake, families wanting group shots that don't look like phone snaps, or solo travellers keen to prove they were actually there.

Private Bike Tour in Krakow
When Noah from our team took this private bike tour around Krakow, he found it refreshingly flexible—the guide mapped out a route beforehand but stayed keen to shift gears based on what caught his interest. You'll pedal through Old Town's medieval squares, past Renaissance facades, and into Kazimierz's cultural layers, covering the city's Jewish heritage sites if you want them. The real win is the pace: stop for coffee, linger at street art, snap photos without rushing. Three hours gives you enough time to see the main spread without leaving your legs trashed. It's just you, your guide, and Krakow unfolding at your speed.

Saigon Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By scooter with Student
Explore Saigon's backstreets and food stalls by motorbike with a local guide steering while you soak in the sights. This 4-hour tour bypasses the tourist drag and heads into working-class neighbourhoods across districts 3, 5, and 10, plus the warren of Chinatown. You'll taste nine dishes and drinks—from bánh mì to grilled banana—at hole-in-the-wall vendors where locals actually eat. The operator runs the top-rated motorbike outfit in Ho Chi Minh City with over 15,000 customer reviews.

3 Day Private Golden Triangle Tour Delhi Agra Jaipur
When Alex from our team ran this 3-day Golden Triangle loop, we covered Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur in a private car with a guide who actually knew their stuff. You're hitting the Taj Mahal at sunrise (the real deal), Agra Fort, the hilltop palace at Amer, and a handful of Delhi monuments. The route's tight but doable — it's the kind of intro to North India that works if you want to tick major boxes without the chaos of public transport or group herding. You get a dedicated driver, private guides at each site, and a couple of nights' accommodation depending on your package. It's the classic Golden Triangle for a reason: these three cities pack centuries of Mughal and Indian history into an easy triangle on the map.

Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown
When Mia from our team walked this San Antonio tour, we got a solid grounding in the city's layered history—from the Alamo siege to the engineering oddities of early skyscrapers. The Riverwalk itself is the main draw: a leafy, pedestrian-friendly strip along the water with cafés and shops lining the banks. You'll weave between downtown landmarks like San Fernando Cathedral and the Tower of the Americas, stopping at photo spots and hearing yarns about everyone from Johnny Cash to Queen Elizabeth II passing through. Three hours on foot, mostly flat but with some stairs and small bridges to navigate. The guide keeps things conversational rather than lecturing at you.

12 Iconic Stops: Banff & Yoho Premium Small Group Guided Tour
When Charlie from our team ran this 12-stop Banff loop, it delivered exactly what it promised: a well-paced sprint through the Canadian Rockies' headline attractions without the faff of self-driving. We hit Bow Falls, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, and a string of glacier viewpoints, each stop giving enough time to stretch legs and soak in the views. Small-group feel in an air-conditioned coach meant no fighting for elbow room at each spot, and the local guide knew which angles were worth chasing. It's 11–12 hours door-to-door, so bring stamina and realistic expectations about hiking depth.

Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience
When Charlie from our team did this eight-hour loop through West Cornwall, we got the full picture—not just the postcard beaches and fishing villages, but also the stuff that actually shaped the region. Your guide is a local who knows where the Neolithic stone circles hide, which medieval churches hold centuries-old wooden carvings, and how tin mines shaped the landscape you're driving through. It's a circular route packed with stops, some quick walks from the car, others visible from your seat. The pace lets you absorb the history without feeling rushed, and you finish with a Cornish gift and a photo montage of the day.

Algarve Coast Full-Day Private Tour
When Em from our BugBitten team ran this private coastal tour, we wound through the central Algarve hitting the standout stops: a clifftop chapel with proper views, a working fishing village, a river fort, and the postcard-perfect town of Lagos. It's a 7–9 hour loop that works as a self-paced alternative to coach tours—you get a driver and a vehicle to yourself, which means no waiting for other groups and flexibility to linger where it clicks. The coast here is genuinely dramatic: golden cliffs, rock arches, and that particular southern Portuguese light that photographers obsess over. Packed with stops but never rushed.

5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour
When Mia from our team booked this 5-hour private tour, we were after a proper look at Santorini without the crowds. You get a driver-guide, an air-conditioned minivan, and the freedom to hit the big stops—Akrotiri's volcanic-buried village, the Prophet Elias Monastery perched at the island's peak—plus whatever quieter corners your guide knows about. It's the kind of thing that works if you want to move at your own rhythm and aren't keen on being herded around with fifty other tourists. The island itself is a mix of dramatic caldera views, whitewashed villages, and a real sense of history layered into the landscape.

Explore 3 National Parks - Exclusive Small Group Tour
When Ben from our team booked this small-group tour, we found ourselves threading three Alberta and BC national parks in a single day — Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay. It's a proper full-on, 8–11 hour push that swings past Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and some seriously dramatic limestone formations. The vibe is chatty and paced; your guide handles the navigation while you soak in the Rockies without needing mountaineering chops. Lunch and snacks you'll sort yourself, but the park fees and transport are bundled in.

Arlington Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Exclusive Guided Tour
When Ben from our team ran this 2.5-hour walk around Arlington National Cemetery, it was the kind of history lesson that sticks because you're standing right there among the graves. Your guide takes you through the grounds to meet the stories of famous service members and notable figures buried here — it's serious ground in every sense. The cemetery itself is vast and quiet, tucked away enough to feel respectful but accessible enough that you're not trudging through wilderness. Expect a steady pace and real depth; this isn't a skim-the-highlights job.

Tour in the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist
Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with an archaeologist who unpicks the city's final hours. This 2.5-hour private tour navigates beyond the main drag to reveal domestic spaces, shops, bathing complexes and civic centres where temples once dominated. Your guide reads the site's material evidence—frescoes, mosaics, plaster casts of those caught in the 79 AD eruption—to reconstruct how ordinary Romans actually lived. Routes adapt to your pace and interests, whether you're bringing kids or chasing newly excavated areas.

Private Speedboat Tour Dubrovnik: Blue Cave, Lopud & Hidden Gems
When Charlie from our team took this private speedboat out around the Elaphite Islands, we found ourselves with genuine flexibility—pick your own pace, stop where the water looks good, chat with a local skipper who actually knows the coast. You're steering clear of the packed group-tour boats that clog the Dubrovnik harbour. The boat's built for comfort, and the tour ranges from a quick 2-hour blast to a full 8-hour island crawl, so it scales to what you want. The skipper handles the gas and knows where the blue caves and quiet beaches are; you bring your swimmers and decide whether you're here to snorkel, swim, or just soak in the Adriatic.

Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Motorboat from 1H to 4H
Speed across Lake Como's glittering waters aboard a restored 2024 Colombo motorboat piloted by experienced captains who know every cove and villa. Your skipper shares local stories and celebrity lore gathered over years on the water. Choose your own pace—swim in secluded bays, sip prosecco mid-lake, or simply take in the Alpine backdrop and Belle Époque architecture. One to four hours available.

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Explore Ho Chi Minh City's back streets and food stalls by motorbike, stopping to eat and drink where locals do. This 3.5-hour tour weaves through Districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10, covering neighbourhood eateries, street vendors, and quietly significant landmarks. Your English-speaking driver handles the bike while you take in the chaos, flavours, and rhythm of the city. All food, drinks, and transport are included; pickup and drop-off anywhere in central districts or at the Opera House.

Game of Thrones Split Tour & History Walk Top-Rated All inclusive
When Jake from our BugBitten team did this Split walking tour, it was a smart double-header: solid Roman history wrapped around Game of Thrones filming locations. Split's the kind of place where a 1700-year-old palace is basically the whole city centre—crumbling walls, narrow lanes, the lot—and this guide threads Diocletian's wild reign alongside Daenerys scenes shot in the same stone corridors. You're looking at just under two hours on foot through the old town and palace basements, moving between what actually happened here and where HBO pretended it did. Decent mix of travellers: GoT fans, history buffs, and curious walkers.

Private Boat Trip - Closed Group Whelk Frame by Drumond I
When Sarah from our team booked the Drumond I private boat, we got a 4–7 hour closed-group experience on Brazil's waters with serious flexibility built in. It's a straightforward setup: you hire the vessel, bring your own food or add a customisable buffet package, and spend the day anchored or cruising with a crew focused on what you actually want. The vibe feels low-key—no cattle-call tourism, no fixed itinerary you didn't ask for. Small groups or families who want control over the day will find this refreshing.

Key Largo Snorkeling Trips & Sandbar Tours
When Mia from our team booked Captain Stewys Charters, we had the whole 27-foot boat to ourselves for three hours of snorkelling around Key Largo's reefs. It's the kind of Florida Keys setup where you're not crammed with 40 tourists — just your group, a licensed captain, crew, and a pro guide who'll actually get in the water with you. The boat's modern, fitted out with a decent cooler, fresh water rinse, and proper ladder access. Key Largo itself is that sprawling reef-town vibe: holiday home territory, dive shops on every corner, and water that ranges from murky to crystal depending on the day.

Magdalene Archipelago Tour from Cannigione - Luxury 3 Catamaran
When Em from our team booked this full-day catamaran run from Cannigione, we found ourselves sailing through the Maddalena archipelago with a relaxed, well-fed crew of max 12 people. The luxury Lagoon catamaran hits the standout islands—Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria—with stops for swimming and snorkelling in water so clear it barely seems real. A proper Sardinian lunch and local drinks come on board, and the skipper shifts the route to match conditions rather than sticking to a script. Seven and a half hours covers enough ground to feel like a proper escape without the pace feeling rushed.

Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid
When Ben from our team ran this private tour, we skipped the packed-out coach queues and hit Chichen Itza at opening time — a proper advantage for decent photos and breathing room among the ruins. The nine-hour day takes you through the UNESCO site itself, then down into Cenote Oxman, a subterranean cenote tucked inside a 1746 hacienda, before lunch in the colonial town of Valladolid. You get a dedicated driver and guide, a cooled vehicle, and the flexibility to tweak the route to suit your pace. Most of the time is travel, so it's less a leisurely wander and more a well-paced hit of three distinct spots across the Yucatán.

Kamananui Cacao Orchard Tour
When Em from our team visited Kamananui Cacao Orchard on the Big Island, we got a proper look at how cacao grows in Hawaii's volcanic soil—and tasted the chocolate made right here. The 90-minute tour walks through working orchards shaded by taller trees, stopping to see how the pods are harvested and processed. It's a quieter, hands-on experience than the usual tourist circuit, set in lush farmland where you can actually smell the difference between fermented beans and roasted chocolate. Groups are small and mixed, mostly people genuinely curious about where their chocolate comes from.

Porto: Yacht Small-Group Douro River Cruise & 6 Bridges w/ Drink
When Em from our BugBitten team took this two-hour Douro River cruise, we sailed under six of Porto's most distinctive bridges—Dom Luís I among them—with a small group and a multilingual guide. The river cuts through the city's heart, and from water level you clock the scale of these structures and the layered architecture rising up both banks. It's a straightforward way to see why Porto's built itself around this river, without the usual walking-tour fatigue. You get a drink, WiFi, and plenty of time to actually look around rather than rush between photo stops.

Best of Prague Private Tour with PersonalPragueGuide
When Ben from our team ran this Prague walking tour with PersonalPragueGuide, we got a proper sense of the city's layered history and hidden corners—exactly what the Rick Steves approach promises. This is a three-hour private tour (just your group, no joining randoms) led by a local guide who knows the backstreets and details that guidebooks gloss over. You'll hit the main architectural landmarks, but the real draw is the local treat surprise at the end and the kind of street-level knowledge that makes a city click. The outfit's been working with Rick Steves since 2004, so they've dialled in what actually matters.

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans
When Charlie from our team joined this adults-only walking tour through New Orleans' shadier past, we found ourselves navigating 1 hour 45 minutes of genuinely odd storytelling. Led by a guide with serious expertise in the paranormal, the route winds through the French Quarter hitting everything from Gallatin Street's rough-and-tumble red-light days to the convent where early witch covens supposedly gathered. It's theatre with teeth — less jump-scare haunted house, more historical dark comedy told by someone who actually knows their stuff. The pace is steady, the vibe is deliberately creepy-but-clever, and your guide keeps things tight and engaging throughout.

Hoi An Eco Cooking Class With Kien Nguyen Cooking
Spend five hours cooking Vietnamese country food in Hoi An's countryside with Chef Kien Nguyen. You'll start at a bustling local market to source ingredients directly from vendors, then head to a rural kitchen where you'll prepare and eat lunch together. A basket boat ride through the water coconut forest rounds out the experience, giving you both kitchen skills and a genuine taste of village life beyond the tourist centre.

Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath
When Charlie from our team did this half-day tour from Bath, we headed straight to Stonehenge with a guide who's clocked up over 500 visits to the site. The private setup meant no queue drama—fast-track tickets were sorted—and we rolled around the Wiltshire landscape in our own air-conditioned car with just our small group. Four hours is a proper chunk of time to walk the site, soak in the scale of the thing, and actually absorb some of the archaeology without feeling rushed. The guide's local knowledge made the difference between staring at rocks and understanding why they matter.

India Venster: sensational half-day route up Table Mountain
When Alex from our team tackled the India Venster route, it became clear why locals call it the best half-day push up Table Mountain. The route carves up an imposing face of the mountain with scrambling sections and genuine exposure — nothing hair-raising, but enough to get your heart rate up beyond just the climb itself. You're rewarded with sprawling views over Cape Town and the Atlantic, and the dramatic topography makes for proper exciting hiking rather than a plod. The route takes about three and a half hours, suits keen hikers with a head for heights, and feels genuinely wild despite being minutes from the city.

Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant
When Jake from our team booked this Tokyo class, he walked in expecting tourist theatre and found something genuinely different. Run by a swordsmanship and yabusame (horseback archery) master who's rare in holding mastery of both, the three-hour session teaches actual technique rather than Instagram moments. You'll handle a real bokken, draw a proper bow, and even hold an antique matchlock gun. It's a shared class with other keen learners, set near good public transport, and the instructor tailors your practice uniform to your frame beforehand.

Skip the Lines Reliable Comfortable and stress free Rides
When Tom from our team booked this private car service across New York, what struck us was the no-fuss approach to getting around a city that otherwise chews up time in traffic and subway queues. You're paired with an experienced driver (many with 20+ years under their belt) who handles the route while you sit back in a comfortable vehicle. The service covers 45 minutes to just over an hour of travel, with the driver messaging you beforehand with exact pickup details and vehicle info. It's pitched at travellers who'd rather skip the stress of navigating public transport and want someone who knows the city's shortcuts, landmarks, and decent spots to eat.

Daily Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul
When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran the Daily Ertugrul Tour out of Istanbul, we got a solid day tracing the Ottoman founder's footsteps with a licensed history guide who actually knew their stuff. The tour kicks off from your hotel each morning, loops through key Ertugrul sites around Istanbul and beyond, and wraps back at your accommodation by evening. You're fed breakfast and lunch, WiFi stays live on the coach, and there's no mucking about — it's a proper guided experience, not just a driver pointing vaguely out the window. The vibe is respectful of the Islamic and Ottoman history at play, and the team keeps things moving without feeling rushed.

Rome: Early Morning Trevi Fountain Photoshoot & Iconic Landmarks
Catch Rome's golden hour at Trevi Fountain and beyond with a professional photographer who knows the city's angles and light. This early morning shoot—available as a single-location session or a multi-landmark tour—pairs expert posing guidance with fast turnaround. You'll walk away with 20–70 edited images delivered within 48 hours, stored securely online for a year.

Private Cenotes tour
When Em from our team ran this private cenotes tour, we spent a solid 4–6 hours exploring two starkly different sinkholes near Cancún or Playa del Carmen. The first was a cave cenote with an underground river, limestone walls towering overhead, and water so clear you could see the bottom. The second opened onto a natural pool ringed by mangroves, small fish darting everywhere. It's genuinely a landscape you won't find elsewhere—these freshwater systems are unique to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and the vibe shifts from eerily quiet underground to bright, open-air tropical.

Rural Hoi An Cycling, Cooking Class at Organic Farm
Pedal out from Hoi An's bustling centre into quiet countryside, stopping at Tra Que's working vegetable plots to get hands dirty planting and harvesting. Ride past rice paddies, browse a local market, then cook lunch with farm-fresh ingredients in a small group of no more than ten. You'll also paddle a traditional basket boat and pick up some Vietnamese along the way. Four hours total.

The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills
When Tom from our team tried The Escape Game at Concord Mills, we found ourselves locked in a room with five minutes left on the clock and no idea which puzzle would crack the next door. The venue sits bang in the middle of a shopping complex stacked with restaurants and shops, so it's a natural pairing for a lazy afternoon or night out. Five themed rooms run the gamut from underwater mysteries to prison breaks — all designed to be bright and puzzle-heavy rather than horror-film dark. You'll spend about an hour solving riddles with your crew (up to 8 players, or 12 in the Playground room), plus 15 minutes of briefing before and debrief after.

All-inclusive Private Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall
When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, the appeal was clear: skip the Badaling crowds and see the Ming-era stonework at a pace that actually lets you breathe. You get picked up from your Beijing hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, bundled straight to the wall with an English-speaking guide, and can choose between cable car or chairlift ascent (with a toboggan descent option). The whole experience runs 6–9 hours depending on how much time you spend wandering the ramparts themselves. Mutianyu sits less trafficked than its famous neighbours, and the supporting facilities—restaurants, rest spots, decent paths—make lingering genuinely comfortable.
