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

Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photoshoot.
When Alex from our BugBitten team booked this private Charleston walk, we were curious how much could fit into 45 minutes. Turns out, quite a lot: a guide takes you through downtown's most photogenic corners—brick lanes, historic facades, riverfront angles—and shoots the lot on an iPhone. You get edited digital copies the same day, which beats hiring a proper photographer for a quick trip. The vibe is relaxed and walkable, crowds thin out depending on when you go, and it's pitched as the budget-friendly way to actually look like you were there, rather than relying on selfies.

Hike among & Fly above Meteora
When Ben from our team tackled this combo near Meteora, it delivered exactly what it promised: boots-on-ground exploration of those iconic towering rock formations, then a powered paraglide flight for the bird's-eye view. The 4-hour experience covers UNESCO-listed monasteries clinging to 14th-century cliffsides and the chance to skim above the same landscape by air. You're sharing the trails and sky with a mix of keen hikers and adrenaline seekers, moving through one of Greece's most visually arresting corners. It's a solid double-header if you've got the fitness for both.

Speyside Full-Day Private Whisky Tour
When Lily from our team booked this private Speyside whisky tour out of Inverness, we got a full day threading through Scotland's most celebrated distillery region. The itinerary is flexible — you pick which three or four distilleries suit your taste, though the suggested route takes you to Glenfiddich for a proper tour and tasting, the Speyside Cooperage to watch coopers at work, and then two more tastings at Glenallachie and either Glenfarclas or Cardhu. It's eight and a half hours of driving and sipping through rolling Moray landscape, best suited to whisky enthusiasts who want personalised stops rather than a fixed coach route.

Classic Mustang Convertible Barossa Valley Half Day Private Tour For 2
Cruise the Barossa Valley in a restored 1966 Mustang convertible with the roof down, taking in vineyards and local produce stops at your own pace. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour picks you up anywhere in the valley and pairs the thrill of classic American muscle with tastings of the region's wines and artisan foods. A local driver navigates you through rolling hills and cellar doors, stopping where your interests lead.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience
When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Arkansas River float through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, we found a solid full-day outing for rafters who don't want to be hammered by heavy rapids. Six hours on the water takes you through desert landscape, Class II whitewater sections that keep things interesting without being gnarly, and plenty of spots to bail out and swim. The vibe is relaxed-but-active — families and first-timers feel at home here. Lunch (proper deli spread, not trail mix) is baked in, which means you're not eating out of a plastic pouch at 2 p.m.

Daily Private Boat Tour in the La Maddalena Archipelago
Spend seven to eight hours cruising the La Maddalena Archipelago with Charlie, a skipper born on these islands who knows every inlet, wreck, and geological quirk. His knowledge runs deep—he'll steer you between granite outcrops, explain the layered history etched into the landscape, and point out what makes each island distinct. The route flexes to suit your interests, whether you're keen on swimming, photography, or simply drifting between turquoise coves. Charlie's reliability and local roots mean you're in capable hands.

Intensive Italian Language Course in Milan
Spend five days in Milan sharpening your Italian through daily classroom instruction at Leonardo da Vinci School, where you'll study alongside cultural outings that reinforce what you're learning. The course runs full-immersion style—you'll hear, speak and read Italian throughout each day, picking up grammar and vocabulary faster than traditional lessons allow. Milan itself becomes your classroom: a forward-thinking city where contemporary design and Renaissance history collide, giving real context to the language you're acquiring.

Marathon Florida Keys Fishing Experience
When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked a 4-hour charter with Wet Tails in Marathon, she found herself on a proper working boat with serious anglers and families keen to catch something real. The Keys' shallow flats and reef edges offer decent snapper, grouper, and permit depending on the season, and the crew knows where to find them. It's not a scenic cruise masquerading as fishing—this is genuinely about putting a line in the water and hoping something bites. The vibe is relaxed but focused, and you'll need a bit of patience and basic fitness, but zero prior experience required.

Sunset on Private Sailing boat Puerto Banus Marbella (10 pax)
Glide along the Marbella coastline and Golden Mile aboard a private sailing vessel as day fades to dusk. This two-hour journey carries up to ten passengers past whitewashed villas and yacht-lined marinas while the sun dips toward the Mediterranean. Raise a glass of cava as light softens across the water, with the option to slip overboard for a cooling swim in calm seas.

Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.

Florida Keys Sunset Cruise with Champagne Toast and Seafood
When Alex from our team boarded Island Girls Excursions' 52-foot catamaran at Skipjack Resort & Marina, the Keys were already glowing orange on the horizon. This two-hour cruise is built around watching that sunset properly — no rushing, no schedule fights — with a glass of champagne in hand and seasonal seafood (think fresh stone crab or prawns) to pick at while the sky does its thing. The boat's roomy, the crew knows what they're doing, and the whole vibe is couples and families after a proper wind-down, not a party scene.

Private VIP Transport Service in Punta Cana
When Noah from our BugBitten team arranged a private VIP transport from Punta Cana airport, the whole experience felt like someone had actually thought through what travellers need. You get picked up by a professional driver holding a personalised sign, your luggage sorted, and a spotless newer-model SUV (think Cadillac Escalade or Suburban) with proper air-con, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi. The standout bit: a single WhatsApp concierge handles everything—airport runs, restaurant bookings, club entry, boat parties, even birthday setups with decorations and champagne. It's the opposite of juggling five different contacts. Runs anywhere from an hour's airport dash to full-day arrangements.

Private Guided Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass
When Mia from our team paddled Big Hickory Pass, we found ourselves weaving through mangrove tunnels in Estero Bay with a guide who genuinely loves this corner of Southwest Florida. The 2.5-hour tour hits the sweet spot: just 15 minutes of easy paddling gets you to a private beach strewn with shells, and the waterway itself is where you'll spot herons, pelicans, and if you're lucky, dolphins or manatees. It's relaxed, all-ages friendly, and you can bring your own kayak or SUP if you've got one.

The Original Ortigia Street Food and Market Tour (All-Inclusive)
When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this 3-hour walk through Ortigia, Syracuse's island heart, it was a genuine guided romp through markets, tight lanes, and working-class Sicilian food culture. The tour hits the old market, peels back layers of history, and stops repeatedly to eat and drink properly—not nibbles, actual dishes. Small groups mean the local guide knows who you are. It's food-focused but grounded in place: you're walking where locals shop and eating what they eat, not posing for photos at a curated 'experience.'

Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route
When Lily from our BugBitten team ran the Causeway Coastal Route drive, it was a full-day spin along one of the world's best road trips—the Antrim Coast. You're collected by a private driver who takes the wheel while you clock the Giants Causeway (UNESCO site), Carrick-a-Rede ropebridge, Dunluce castle ruins, the Dark Hedges (yes, the Game of Thrones spot), and Ballycastle's shorefront. The eight-hour loop covers 80-odd kilometres of dramatic cliffside scenery, with scenic stops peppered throughout. It departs from either Belfast or Derry depending on your base. The drive itself is the star—your guide handles navigation so you just watch the coast unfold.

Essential Monuments & Memorials Tour
When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this DC tour, he covered the National Mall's major monuments and memorials on a private tricycle in two hours — no bus queues, no trudging between sites in the heat. You'll roll past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, WWII and Vietnam War Memorials, the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, the White House, and Capitol. The real win here is the weather shield and pace control; you're moving at your own speed, stopping when something grabs you, and actually seeing the details instead of sweating through yet another group huddle.

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup
When Ben from our team paddled the Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour, he got what he came for: a proper, deeper dive into Louisiana's second-largest cypress swamp without the beginner-heavy crowds. This isn't the dip-your-paddle introductory float—it's 4 hours on the water with an experienced local naturalist, pushing through vast cypress forests and atmospheric bayous. The whole experience, including air-conditioned vehicle pickup, runs about 6 hours door-to-door. It's a genuinely wild corner of Louisiana, moody and immense, where the only sounds are water, birds, and the creak of ancient trees.

Ibiza Hip Hop Party Pass Access 4 Events in 7 Days
When Alex from our team grabbed this pass, we clocked something rare on Ibiza: a proper entry point to the hip hop, R&B, and reggaeton scene without the usual ticket-juggling. Instead of hunting down separate event invites across the island, you get access to four curated parties within a seven-day window—pool clubs by day, nightclubs after dark. The vibe here is deliberately different from Ibiza's house-and-techno default; it's urban, bass-heavy, and pulls a younger, more casual crowd. You've got flexibility to mix and match depending on your energy levels and what's on.

Private Tango & Hands-On Argentine Cooking Class with Dinner
When Lily from our team did this private tango and cooking class in Argentina, we stepped into a local home for a genuinely intimate cultural afternoon. It's a 4.5-hour experience that ditches the stuffy studio feel — you learn to tango with a dedicated instructor, then move into the kitchen to cook a proper three-course dinner from scratch alongside your host. The vibe is relaxed but purposeful; you're not watching a demo, you're doing the work. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel less like a tourist and more like you've been invited into someone's life for an afternoon.

Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour
When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this full-day private tour, we got a solid hit-the-highlights experience — Acropolis and Parthenon in the morning, then a coastal drive down to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio. You're in a comfortable, air-con Mercedes with a professional driver who knows Athens and its sprawling suburbs, picking you up from your hotel or Piraeus Port. The 8–9 hour loop works well if you want to see both the ancient city centre and the dramatic clifftop temple without the fuss of public transport. Private means no other tourists tagging along, which is a genuine plus.

Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten City in the Middle of Manhattan
When Tom from our BugBitten team walked this 2-3 hour Madison Square Park tour, we found ourselves decoding a neighbourhood most New Yorkers walk past without a second glance. The guide reads the architecture like a text—pointing out how the Gilded Age shaped these blocks, why the city's centre shifted from SoHo through here and onwards to Times Square and Fifth Avenue. It's less about ticking off famous buildings and more about understanding the bones of how Manhattan actually grew. You'll finish with that rare buzz of seeing a familiar place make sudden sense.

Heart of London Private Guided Rickshaw/Pedicab/Taxi Bike Tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private rickshaw tour, she got a leisurely two-hour spin through London's heavyweight sights—Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, then Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. The route wraps up in Mayfair, Covent Garden, and Soho, hitting the swagger spots without feeling rushed. One rickshaw seats three comfortably, and the outfit runs multiple vehicles as a loose group if you've got bigger numbers. It's the kind of tour where you actually see things from a seat that isn't a tour bus, and the pace lets you soak in the city's energy rather than sprint between photo stops.

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views
A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

Whitewater Rafting Tour in Jackson Hole: Classic Adventure
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Jackson Hole rafting trip, she and the crew spent three hours navigating class II and III rapids with names like The Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter. The river corridor here cuts through dramatic mountain scenery — you're sandwiched between granite cliffs and thick forest, sharing the water with a mix of adrenaline seekers and families wanting something beyond a scenic float. It's a solid middle-ground rapids experience: enough technical sections to keep you engaged, enough calm stretches to catch your breath and soak in the landscape. The guides are certified and hands-on with paddle technique before you hit the first drop.

Bali Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver
Hire a private car and driver for a day exploring Bali at your own pace. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken wherever interests you—whether that's rice terraces and waterfalls in Ubud, temple complexes across the island, or coastal spots in the south. The driver speaks English and knows the routes. You set the itinerary, within a 5–10 hour window. Up to five passengers fit comfortably, and insurance is included.

Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace
When Noah from our BugBitten team booked Sarah's private tour at Hampton Court Palace, we got a masterclass in Tudor drama delivered by someone who actually knows the building inside out. This 90-minute to 2-hour walk focuses hard on Henry VIII, his six wives, and the palace intrigue that played out across the 16th-century apartments and chambers where it all happened. Sarah's a social historian and Blue Badge guide who's worked at the palace since 2008 — she's not just reciting facts, she's unpacking the architecture, artworks, and real stories of the people who lived and died here. The palace itself is a split personality: Tudor on one side, Baroque rebuild on the other, but this tour keeps you locked onto the bloodier, more dramatic half.

Table Mountain, cape peninsula& Penguins Colony Small Group Tour
When Charlie from our team ran this nine-hour jaunt, we packed Table Mountain, Chapman's Peak Drive, Simon's Town's penguin colony, and Cape Point into one sprawling day. It's a well-oiled Cape Town classic—the kind of tour that crams two major landmarks into a single trip to save time and money. You'll ride in a shared vehicle with a guide-driver, start early (likely Simon's Town to catch the African penguins before the crowds), then work your way up the peninsula towards the mountain and the cape. Handy for first-timers who want the big-ticket sights without planning five separate outings.

Discover Santorini Private Tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, she got the full Santorini highlight reel in five hours — the kind of spots that dominate Instagram feeds, the island's highest vantage point with proper sprawling views, and the stark drama of the volcanic black sand beach. It's a minivan-based loop suited to most fitness levels, picking you up from your hotel, port, or airport. The island itself is steep, white-washed, and packed with other tour groups, but this private setup means you're moving at your own pace through the postcard-perfect bits without fighting crowds at every corner.

Stand up Paddle Pilates in Chania
When Jake from our team tried this Stand Up Paddle Pilates session in Chania, he found himself balancing on a board in crystal-clear Mediterranean water while holding plank poses. It's a solid hour that blends core work with the feel-good factor of being out on the Cretan coast. You're not just doing Pilates — you're doing it whilst floating, which means your stabiliser muscles work overtime. It attracts a mix of fitness-focused travellers and people after something gentler than a gym class, all set against the kind of backdrop that makes boring exercise actually enjoyable.

Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans
When Lily from our BugBitten team took her kids on this ghost hunt through New Orleans' French Quarter, it was a clever spin on the standard haunted-site tour. You're traipsing around proper 19th-century landmarks—the Old Ursulines Convent, Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo—but armed with actual ghost-hunting gear and a guide who knows the neighbourhood's real history: French Creoles, enslaved workers, free people of colour, and yes, pirates. The ninety minutes zip past, mixing spooky storytelling with genuine local heritage and enough interactive kit-work to keep kids engaged rather than bored stiff.

Annecy Two Hour Insider Walking Tour With Local Guide
When Tom from our BugBitten team did this Annecy walking tour, we found ourselves on a genuinely different path through a town that deserves more than the postcard version. Your guide is a local student who's mapped their own route and knows how to tell stories that don't end up in guidebooks — the kind of detail that makes a place click. Over two hours (flexible if you want to linger), you're covering Annecy's history through streets and squares rather than queuing at monuments. It's unhurried, curious, and built around what actually interests you.

Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour
Travel by private car to three iconic [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)-area markets, each with distinct character. Start at Ban Kalong Station to watch the Maeklong Railway Market's vendors collapse their stalls as the train passes within arm's reach. Visit Wat Bang Kung, where an ancient Banyan tree physically supports the chapel and golden Buddha statues from Ayutthaya stand alongside depictions of classical Thai boxing. Finish with an evening float through Amphawa's waterways, where vendors cook seafood directly on boats and wooden shophouses line the canal. Seven and a half hours, private guide in your chosen language, hotel pickup included.

Krabi Private Snorkeling Cruise with Bioluminescent Night Snorkel
Spend eight hours aboard a restored wooden vessel exploring Krabi's coastline, with chances to snorkel in shallow reefs, paddle through hidden coves, and catch the sunset. The crew guides non-swimmers through underwater spots safely whilst others kayak or paddleboard at their own pace. As dusk falls, you'll join a night snorkel to witness bioluminescent plankton lighting up the darkness. Dinner, drinks, and full safety kit included.

Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London
When Tom from our BugBitten team did this London pub crawl, it wasn't your standard Harry Potter pilgrimage—it was a tour through the actual watering holes that inspired and housed the wizarding world. Over two and a half hours, you'll hit four pubs where J.K. Rowling found her muse, where the cast actually drank, and where scenes from the books were born. It's part literary history, part boozy nostalgia, threading through central London's hidden corners with a guide who knows the odd stories—the fights, the character discoveries, the real-world magic behind the franchise.

Balinese Healing Experiences
This Balinese healing ritual, known as melukat, guides you through traditional purification practices designed to reset your mental and physical state. Conducted by a local healer in Bali, the experience combines water rituals, spiritual guidance, and ancestral practice to help you process what's weighing you down and reconnect with a clearer sense of direction. It's less about wellness tourism and more about learning a framework you can actually use afterwards.

Private Kitesurfing lessons (adapted to every level)
Master kitesurfing fundamentals with a certified instructor in Spain over two hours. You'll progress from kite control and water entry through to riding on your board, working with wind and water forces in a private session tailored to your ability. All equipment, safety cover and guidance provided—whether you're starting from scratch or refining technique.

Mount Teide and Tenerife North with Food & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Explore Tenerife's volcanic highlands and taste award-winning wines in a single day. This seven- to eight-hour private tour takes you from the dramatic slopes of Mount Teide down through La Orotava valley to a family-run winery in El Sauzal. A bilingual guide walks you through vineyards and production facilities before a three-course Canarian lunch paired with three regional wines, all transported in a zero-emission electric vehicle.

Ancient Venice and Its Spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour
Cook Venetian dishes in a centuries-old palazzo, guided by a local chef who draws inspiration from the spice routes of Marco Polo and Casanova. This 3.5-hour class pairs hands-on cooking in an authentic home kitchen with an optional Rialto Market tour to source fresh ingredients and learn which flavours shaped the city's merchant traders. You'll finish with a shared meal and homemade wine, tailored to any dietary needs.

Enjoy the Costa del Sol Sea
Sail the Costa del Sol coast aboard a traditional Menorquin yacht, departing at sunset from Estepona. This 14-hour overnight experience accommodates up to eight guests in an intimate setting, complete with ambient lighting, curated music, and a spread of snacks. Wake to breakfast on deck before checking out by 10 am. Summer swims at secluded spots with dramatic sunsets are weather-dependent. Bring your own bottle if you'd like to celebrate, or let the crew stock something special for you.
