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Pompeii 360° - 4-hour tour with an expert Guide in archaeology

★ 5.0 (38)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Pompeii 360° - 4-hour tour with an expert Guide in archaeology

Walk through Pompeii with an archaeologist who unpacks the city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Over four hours, you'll move between the forum, amphitheatre, bathhouses and private homes—reading the frescoes, mosaics and plaster casts as evidence of how Romans actually lived. Your guide reconstructs daily routines, trade networks and the final hours before the ash fell, turning ruins into a readable narrative of two millennia ago.

3 hour private cruise: DELOS - RHENIA

When Charlie from our team booked this private 3-hour cruise from Mykonos, we were after something beyond the standard Delos ferry run. The boat taps the island complex — Delos (ancient ruins), Rhenia (beaches), and smaller rocky islets — that most daytrippers miss or rush through. It's the kind of outing where you're swimming in proper turquoise Aegean water, snorkel gear in hand, with an open bar keeping things relaxed. The vibe is low-key island-hopping rather than museum-marching; the crew handles navigation while you handle the swimming and drinking.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1252

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

New Zealand

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

When Jake from our team ran this half-day Gibbston wine tour, we kicked off with a hotel pickup and rolled straight into Central Otago's vineyard country—a genuinely striking landscape where vines sit hemmed in by tawny mountains and deep gorges. The outfit hits four cellar doors, tastings at each, then parks you down for a proper gourmet lunch at one of the wineries with views that don't quit. The pitch here is flexibility: which wineries you visit shifts based on the day and your group, so there's a loose, exploratory feel rather than a lockstep itinerary. Staff across the spots we hit knew their stuff and weren't pretentious about it. Six hours total, including the drive back.

6 hoursfrom AUD $387

Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private Car Tour to KYOTO, OSAKA or NARA | KOBE Shore Excursion

Explore the Kansai region from Kobe with a private car and English-speaking guide, journeying to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or surrounding areas over 8–10 hours. Tailor your route entirely to your interests—hit famous temples, seek out local neighbourhoods, or venture into quieter landscapes. Two options suit different group sizes: a guide-driver in a standard car (up to 4 people) or a separate dedicated driver and guide for larger parties (up to 8). All fuel, tolls, and parking covered.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $376

JS Expedition Wildlife, Dolphin, and Pony Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United States

JS Expedition Wildlife, Dolphin, and Pony Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked the JS Expedition Wildlife, Dolphin, and Pony Tour, we found ourselves on a compact 2-hour coastal run led by a fifth-generation island local. The setup is straightforward: you're scanning the water for dolphins and spotting wild ponies while your guide shares genuine island history and lore. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're after a relaxed introduction to the area's wildlife and heritage rather than an intense wildlife chase — and it welcomes everyone from buggies to wheelchairs.

Costa Brava Private Tour: All-Inclusive Sailing & Snorkeling

Spend a full day sailing and snorkelling along Spain's Costa Brava coastline aboard a classic sailboat. This private 10-hour experience blends hands-on sailing tuition with guided underwater exploration of protected coves. A licensed skipper teaches you to handle the winch, trim sails and steer, while your snorkelling guide leads you to spots teeming with starfish, sea bream and octopus. Includes private transport, meals and all equipment.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2005

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Madrid Old Town Private Walking Tour

Explore Madrid's historic centre on foot with a small-group guide who keeps numbers manageable at ten people maximum. This ninety-minute walk threads through the old town's landmarks and character-filled streets, letting you actually hear your guide and move at a sensible pace. You'll discover the stories behind Madrid's most recognisable corners without the chaos of a packed tour bus crowd.

Visit to the oil mill with EVOO experiences in Cuenca

Spend 90 minutes at a working olive oil mill in Cuenca where producers share their craft and philosophy. You'll walk through production areas, taste extra virgin oils at different stages, and understand what distinguishes quality pressing from commodity bottling. The outfit welcomes repeat visitors and families, making this a genuine glimpse into regional oil-making rather than a polished tourist performance.

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69

Hiking Cliffs & Old Fishing Trails around Moraira OFFICIAL GUIDE

★ 5.0 (38)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Spain

Hiking Cliffs & Old Fishing Trails around Moraira OFFICIAL GUIDE

An 11-hour guided trek along Moraira's clifftop and old fishing routes, unveiling the coast from Peñón de Ifach to Cabo de la Nao. Starting at 9 am, the pace adapts to your group—swim partway through, rest as needed, finish around 8–9 pm. This private walk is tailored entirely to you: adjust the swimming break, the route rhythm, even the finish time. Weather-dependent; if conditions turn, reschedule your day.

11 hoursfrom AUD $231

★ 5.0 (38)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Try Dive in Tenerife

Your first underwater exploration in Tenerife's sheltered southern waters, guided by marine specialists who know these reefs inside out. No diving certification needed—just show up curious. Three hours gets you kitted out, briefed, and down to meet the fish yourself. The instructors are patient with newcomers and genuinely invested in keeping both you and the ecosystem safe.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Family Golf Cart Tour with Gelato

Explore Rome's centrepiece landmarks by golf cart over two hours, designed so families can cover ground without exhausting small legs. Your local guide steers you past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Circus Maximus, shares stories tailored for curious minds, and takes you to the Pincio viewpoint for panoramic shots. The tour finishes where it matters most: a gelato stop that seals the deal.

National Archives + National Portrait Gallery Tour 6ppl Max

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this combo tour, we got skip-the-line access to two of DC's heavy hitters in one hit — the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery. Five and a half hours to see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights in the flesh, then pivot to presidential portraits, 20th-century American art (think Hopper, Warhol, Rockwell), and conservation labs. The group stays small — max 8 people — which means you're not shuffling through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It's a solid, guided walk through the documents and faces that shaped the US, best suited to history buffs and art lovers who can handle a moderate amount of legwork across two buildings.

5h 30mfrom AUD $247

Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Netherlands

Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam

When Tom from our team did this private tour out of Amsterdam, we found ourselves in a proper deep dive into Dutch tulip culture—starting with a museum walk-through the flower's journey from Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, then into the showstopper: Keukenhof's gardens with a million blooms across 700 varieties. After picking our own bouquet, we visited a working windmill park and a cheese factory complete with milking robots and actual cows. It's an 8-hour loop that covers the big three of Dutch cliché, but does it with genuine substance. The private Mercedes meant no tour-bus queues and a bit of breathing room between stops.

Guided Tour to Italica, City of Emperors

Walk through Italica, the Roman settlement built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century, guided by a historian who reconstructs the city's layout and daily life through visual aids. Explore one of the empire's largest amphitheatres—the same arena where Game of Thrones shot its final battle sequences—alongside preserved mansions with intricate mosaics and public baths. The 1 hour 40 minute tour near Seville brings the city's imperial past into sharp focus.

Prague City Tour with Virtual Reality

When Charlie from our team ran this Prague walking tour, it paired old-school street-level exploration with VR snapshots of the city's 700-odd-year timeline. You walk the Old Town and New Town with a guide who stops at six key spots, hands you a headset, and shows you what stood there centuries ago—then you step back into 2024. It's a neat concept for getting your head around Prague's layered history without needing a history degree. Two hours door-to-door, English-speaking guide included, and the tech actually works rather than feeling gimmicky.

Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)

See Europe's most active volcano from the air on this 30-minute helicopter circuit departing Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. You'll fly over Mount Etna's summit craters, recent lava flows, and the dramatic Valle del Bove collapse scar, taking in 360° views of eastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. The experience includes car transfers from Taormina or Giardini Naxos, safety briefing with pilots, and refreshments before boarding.

Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More

A three-and-a-half-hour private food tour through Palermo's lanes and markets, sampling over ten Sicilian specialities with a local guide. You'll taste arancini, pasta alla Norma, cannoli, panelle, and regional wines while learning how centuries of cultural crossroads shaped the island's distinctive cuisine. The intimate, flexible format means no racing between stops or competing voices—just you, your guide, and some of Sicily's most celebrated street food.

Montmartre Tour Paris

A guided 2-hour climb through Montmartre reveals Paris from its highest residential point. You'll trek past the iconic Sacré-Cœur basilica with its white Romano-Byzantine cupolas, wander streets where Picasso and Van Gogh once worked, spot the neighbourhood's historic windmills, visit the functioning vineyard that still produces wine, and browse the gourmet delis lining the upper reaches. The steep hills reward with sweeping city views and genuine village character.

Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide

Walk through Lyon's pastry tradition with Anna, a local guide who knows the city's best artisan bakers and the stories behind each creation. Over two hours, you'll taste buttery croissants, praline brioches, and other Lyonnais specialities from family-run shops favoured by residents. This isn't a rushed sugar hit—it's a window into how the city eats, told by someone who actually lives here.

Private Capri Day Tour from Sorrento on a 38ft Motorboat

Hire a 38-foot motorboat from Sorrento for a private seven-hour cruise around Capri, skippered by someone who knows the island's best angles. Bring your crew—family, friends, whoever—and let the crew handle the details while you recline on deck. You'll get snorkelling gear, refreshments from prosecco to limoncello, towels, and transfers from your meeting point. No fighting crowds or ferry schedules.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2667

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

Travel from Lake Como or Milan to ride the Bernina Red Train, a famous narrow-gauge railway that cuts through UNESCO-listed Alpine terrain between Tirano and St. Moritz. Your private driver collects you from your hotel, crosses into Switzerland via the Maloja Pass, and stops at glacial lakes and waterfalls on the return leg. The nine- to twelve-hour experience pairs the train's engineering feats—dramatic viaducts and hairpin climbs—with two hours exploring St. Moritz itself, plus panoramic views from your private vehicle.

9 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1283

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Netherlands

Professional Photo Shoot in Amsterdam

When Charlie from our BugBitten team did this Amsterdam photo shoot, we got a proper feel for what locals actually see—tilted canal houses, narrow bridges, corners most visitors miss. The photographer knows the city well and shoots for an hour, covering the spots that make Amsterdam visually weird in the best way. You walk, you chat, they shoot, and you head home with 10 edited shots to prove you were there. It's intimate without being awkward, and the photographer's eye for light and composition shows.

Learn English with Native Teachers - LINGUAS

When Charlie from our team tried a one-hour session with LINGUAS, we found ourselves in a Buenos Aires classroom where the whole point is to actually speak English from minute one, not conjugate verbs in silence. The outfit ditches grammar drills in favour of real chats — ordering coffee, asking directions, handling actual conversations you'd need. Classes run entirely in English, which forces your brain to think in the language rather than translate from Spanish. The result is you leave with more confidence and genuine fluency gains, not just textbook knowledge. It's practical, moves fast, and suits travellers who want to chat comfortably without the academic overhead.

Private tour to the bullring La Maestranza

Explore La Maestranza, one of Spain's most storied bullrings, with a private guide who unpacks its architectural evolution and cultural roots. Located in Seville, this 45-minute tour walks you through a building that has shaped Spanish traditions for centuries. Whether you're drawn to its neoclassical design, the weight of its history, or simply curious about an institution that continues to divide opinion, the guide contextualises what you're seeing rather than glossing over complexity.

Bangkok Food tour +15 Authentic Thai Culinary Gems

Walk through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s neighbourhoods sampling street food and restaurant dishes across eight carefully chosen stops in three hours. Your guide—fluent in English and trained in Thai gastronomy—navigates you from the controlled chaos of Chinatown's wet markets through quieter sois where local cooks work their craft. You'll eat what Bangkokians actually eat: quick snacks, proper meals, sweets. Water's provided. Groups stay small at eight people maximum.

Private transfer service from Danang airport to Hotel

A straightforward airport transfer service whisking you from Danang Airport to your hotel in a cool, comfortable vehicle. The driver meets you at the exit, handles your bags, and gets you to your accommodation within 30 minutes for nearby hotels. If your hotel sits beyond 7km from the airport, tiered surcharges apply—calculated at roughly 80 cents per kilometre. The service runs round the clock, though late-night pickups (after 22:30) incur a small premium.

30 minfrom AUD $8

Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Cows Half Day Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Cows Half Day Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this half-day loop north of Glasgow, we hit four very different Scottish highlights in five hours: Highland cattle herds, Stirling Castle's medieval ramparts, the Falkirk Wheel's rotating engineering, and The Kelpies' towering horse sculptures. It's a blend of history, folklore, and modern spectacle—the kind of itinerary that appeals to culture-chasers and photo hunters alike. The pace is brisk but not frantic, with enough breathing room at each stop to actually take things in without feeling rushed.

Small Group Tour of the Austrias in Madrid

Explore Madrid's Habsburg heartland on foot over two hours with a small group guide. You'll navigate the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de la Villa—three squares that anchored the city's Golden Age. This isn't a museum tour; it's a street-level walk through the neighbourhoods where Madrid's old town actually lives, mixing architectural landmarks with the atmospheric backstreets that locals still favour. The guide unpacks centuries of political and cultural weight while keeping pace manageable.

Cape Town Khayelitsha Township Tour

When Noah from our team ran this Khayelitsha Township tour, we found a refreshingly grounded way to spend two and a half hours in one of Cape Town's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Rather than the usual drive-through approach, this one prioritises meeting actual locals—entrepreneurs, artists, musicians—and learning how the community operates from the ground up. You'll stop at a bike workshop, walk through the streets chatting to small-business owners, and visit an arts school that's genuinely rooted in the area. It's built on the idea that tourism dollars should flow back to residents, not just tour operators.

Cooking Classes in Provence at La Belugue

Spend four hours in an 18th-century farmhouse kitchen in a working Provençal village, learning to cook regional dishes from scratch. You'll prepare lunch using local techniques and ingredients, then sit down to eat what you've made. It's a chance to understand how Provence actually tastes rather than how it's marketed.

Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

When Sarah from our team did this Bohol scooter tour, we got a genuine taste of the island beyond the typical beach resort circuit. The 6–8 hour loop takes you to tucked-away waterfalls, rural villages, and local lunch spots, weaving between mountain roads and paddy fields. You can ride your own scooter, tag along with a guide, or upgrade to a private car if you'd rather not wrangle the bike. It's the kind of day that feels properly adventurous without needing extreme fitness or prior riding chops.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $56

Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

★ 5.0 (38)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

New Zealand

Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

When Sarah from our BugBitten team joined this half-day photography tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy, we found it strikes a genuine balance between scenic driving and hands-on camera instruction. You're paired with an award-winning landscape photographer who walks you through real techniques—composition, exposure, light—using your own gear while the van rolls past Lake Wakatipu towards dramatic peaks and beech forest. The 5-hour loop covers ground that's doubled as Middle-earth itself, and the guide handles navigation so you're free to focus on framing shots at stops along the way. It's less about ticking off Instagram spots and more about learning to see like a photographer.

5 hoursfrom AUD $320

Professional Photoshoot in Florence - Tour or Experience

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Professional Photoshoot in Florence - Tour or Experience

Work with an English and Italian-speaking photographer for a bespoke one-hour session across [Florence](/places/florence)'s most photogenic spots. You'll choose the locations, set the mood, and walk away with 25 to 50 polished images that capture the texture of your time in the city. This isn't about ticking boxes—it's about documenting how you actually experienced Florence, with a professional who knows the light and the backstreets.

1 hourfrom AUD $208

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

The Best of Ubud Tour and Jungle Swing

A private full-day tour of Ubud that strings together the region's most-visited sites: two temples, the monkey forest, rice terraces, a jungle swing, a waterfall, and a coffee tasting. You'll travel by private car with a guide who picks you up from your accommodation. The pace is brisk—expect to move between locations every 90 minutes or so. Entry fees to attractions aren't included, which catches many travellers out, so budget accordingly.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $52

Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (38)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast

Bypass Naples traffic with a private driver collecting you from airport, train station or port and delivering you to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a modern Mercedes. Your journey takes 1–2 hours door-to-door with air-conditioned comfort and the option to pause for coastal views en route. Ideal for those arriving with luggage or travelling as a group up to eight passengers.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $366

Private food Tour + Sightseeing +Thai Cooking class

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Thailand

Private food Tour + Sightseeing +Thai Cooking class

Spend a day exploring Phuket's cultural landmarks and street-food scenes, then learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes in a hands-on cooking class. You'll visit significant sites across the region, taste local specialities from vendors, and finish with a proper dinner featuring dishes you've made yourself. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, vehicle transport, and all cooking ingredients and recipes to take home.

Private city tour in Rome with driver-guide

A four-hour private tour of Rome's main monuments with a licenced driver-guide who narrates from the vehicle, letting you set the pace and decide which sites to enter. You'll cover the city's historical highlights at your own speed, with hotel collection and drop-off included. The driver handles navigation and context whilst you retain full control over where to stop and how long to linger—perfect for families or those who prefer flexibility over a rigid itinerary.

Massage Weekends and Holidays

This one-hour couples massage in Granada's old town draws from years of refined technique and international recognition. The therapists blend multiple massage styles into a single comprehensive treatment. You'll retreat to one of three dedicated rooms where ambient lighting, curated soundscapes, and creature comforts—bathrobes, fresh towels, shower access, tea and coffee—create a genuinely restorative setting rather than a rushed clinic experience.

1 hourfrom AUD $359

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Netherlands

Amsterdam Pedicab City Tour (2 hours)

When Charlie from our team booked this Amsterdam pedicab tour, we found ourselves in a pedal-powered seat rolling through centuries of Dutch history in just two hours. The city's canal-lined centre moves at a distinctly human pace from a pedicab — slow enough to absorb the architecture and street life, quick enough to cover ground a walking tour couldn't touch. Charlie, a local who's watched the city transform over decades, steers you through Amsterdam's layered past: the grand merchant houses, the traces of the Jewish Quarter, and the modern shifts reshaping neighbourhoods. You're not rushing; you're stopping regularly and going deeper into the stories that actually shaped the place.

2 hoursfrom AUD $328

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