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 Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age
When Em from our BugBitten team walked Delft with a private guide, we started at the Market Square facing the New Church and wound through the old town along canals lined with Golden Age architecture. The guide steered us past the obvious sights—the tilted Old Church, the grand facades—but pulled us into stranger corners: the former Dutch East India Company headquarters, the old Meat Hall. Stories about William of Orange, Vermeer, and the scientist van Leeuwenhoek threaded through it all. Two hours isn't long, but the guide knew how to pace it so we actually absorbed the place rather than just ticking boxes. Delft reveals itself slowly if you let it.

Private fjord tour with premium 4×4 vehicle
When Lily from our team ran this private fjord tour, we had the 4×4 to ourselves—just our crew and a guide steering through Norway's Arctic backcountry. The vehicle handles the rough terrain without fuss, and the whole day moves at your pace rather than a coach schedule. You can ask for specific landscapes or experiences and they'll pivot the route to match. Five hours gives you proper time to soak in the scenery, stop where light hits right, and actually breathe rather than tick boxes. It's positioned as a good precursor to their Northern Lights chase if you're staying longer, but works just as well as a standalone.

Visit in Pompeii - Herculaneum Private Tour with Ada
Walk through Herculaneum with an authorised guide who brings Roman daily life into focus through archaeological detail and storytelling. This two-hour private tour covers the site's major features, though Ada can tailor the route to match your interests. Minimum four participants required; entrance fees not included. Your guide speaks English, French, and Italian.

Sofia Discount Card – Balloon Flights, ATV, Spa, 70+ Experiences
When Mia from our team looked into the Sofia Discount Card, she found a 30-day pass that unlocks 70+ experiences across Bulgaria's capital — from sunrise hot air balloon flights and ATV trails to spa treatments, escape rooms, and day trips to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv. You book activities on your own schedule via their WhatsApp support team, with discounts ranging from 5% to 60% depending on what you pick. It's a flexibility play: no set itinerary, no group tours unless you want them, and the card arrives digitally so there's nothing to print or carry. The real appeal is the breadth — whether you're after adrenaline (bungee balloon jump, off-road riding), culture (monasteries, day trips), or downtime (yacht cruises, horseback rides on Vitosha), it's all accessible from one purchase.

Golden Bridge - Monkey Mountain- Marble Mountains - Dragon Bridge
A full-day loop through Da Nang and Hoi An's most recognisable landmarks, starting with the cable car ascent into Ba Na Hills to visit the Golden Bridge and French Village, then descending to explore the Dragon Bridge, Monkey Mountain's colossal Lady Buddha statue, and Marble Mountain's carved-stone workshops and cave temples. Nine to ten hours with guide, transport, lunch and all major entry tickets included. Best suited to those with steady fitness levels.

Visit Jack the Ripper in French
When Sarah from our BugBitten team did this London walking tour, she spent two and a half hours tracing the grim history of Jack the Ripper through Victorian-era streets. The guide walked us through the 1888 murders that terrorised the East End, pulling in period documents and photographs to build out what actually happened versus the legend. It's a sombre, historically grounded tour aimed at true-crime buffs and history heads rather than thrill-seekers. The route is flat and manageable, and the whole vibe is respectful to the victims while keeping the facts front and centre.

The History of London City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max
When Sarah from our team ran this 2.5-hour walking tour through central London, we started at the bustling Covent Garden and wound through the city's oldest quarters—the kind of streets where centuries of history pile up in the architecture. The guide took us past major landmarks that shaped modern London, finishing at Westminster Abbey's exterior. It's a tight group (12 people max), which keeps things manageable in crowded spots. London's city centre draws everyone from school groups to pensioners, so expect a mix, but the semi-private cap means you're not shuffling along in a 40-person mob.

Adults-Only Garden District Cemetery Anne Rice True Crime Tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team did this walking tour through New Orleans' Garden District, she got a proper dose of the neighbourhood's gothic underbelly — true crime yarns, Anne Rice lore, and mob history woven into the grand Victorian mansions. It's a 1 hour 45 minute stroll through one of the city's most atmospheric pockets, where the architecture is stunning but the stories are darker. The tour leans into the supernatural and criminal threads that've shaped the area, pulling in references to American Horror Story and the author's obsession with the neighbourhood. Adults only, and it reads like a tour made for people who dig New Orleans' shadier corners without the tourist-trap gloss.

5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more
When Alex from our team ran this private five-day loop through the Peloponnese, we skipped the Athens day-trip grind and actually lived in the region. You're based in different towns each night — Nafplio, Olympia, and the Mani peninsula among them — hitting the big archaeological sites (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth) plus lesser-known spots like Mystras and the Diros Caves. It's a proper road trip through Greece's mythological heartland, not a rushed checklist. The appeal is real: boutique accommodation, included lunches, a private driver, and the freedom to linger or detour based on how the day feels. Five days lets you actually absorb the landscape and eat decent food rather than queue for coach tours.

Lofton Creek Kayaking Trip with Professional Guide
When Alex from our team paddled Lofton Creek with these Northeast Florida outfitters, we found a genuinely low-pressure introduction to kayaking. The creek's a gentle, scenic strip popular with families and first-timers, lined with native flora that the guides actually know how to point out without the sales pitch. Two hours on the water felt unhurried — enough time to settle into the paddle and spot some wildlife without burning out. The gear (kayak, paddle, lifejacket) is solid, water and snacks included, and the guides know this waterway inside out.

Half Day All The Way
When Alex from our team booked this private luxury charter, we got a USCG-licensed captain, a documented vessel, and up to five mates aboard for a relaxed 4-hour float. The boat's small enough to feel intimate but roomy enough that nobody's packed in like sardines. You're looking at calm waters, a skipper who knows the local routes, and the kind of setup where the crew handles navigation while you handle the beverages—champagne, beer, sparkling water, the works. It's the sort of tour that works best if you're after a cruise rather than an adrenaline rush.

Experience Tokyo Through the Lens of a Local Artist
A one-hour photo walk through Tokyo's neighbourhoods—from bustling Shibuya to quiet corners of Asakusa—guided by a local artist who captures candid, cinematic portraits. You'll explore streets that matter to you whilst a photographer documents your presence there, delivering 40–50 edited images within a week. This isn't a standard tourist shoot; it's a visual record of how you move through the city.

Senoia The Walking Dead Film locations 2 hours Walking Tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team did this Senoia walking tour, she spent two hours moving through a small Georgia town that's become a film industry favourite. Your guide is Senoia Rick—a committed Rick Grimes cosplayer who knows the locations inside out. You'll trace spots from The Walking Dead (Woodbury, Alexandria, that iconic pudding house), plus other productions like Fried Green Tomatoes and The Conjuring 3. It's a solid couple of hours if you're keen on behind-the-scenes film stuff or just curious how a quiet American town ended up as a Hollywood set.

Private Gozzo Boat Tour of Capri with Swim and Local Delicacies
Cruise Capri's coastline aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, stopping at the Blue Grotto and dramatic rock formations. Swim in crystalline waters while enjoying chilled prosecco and fresh tomatoes picked from a local garden that morning. You'll anchor in secluded coves, snorkel through underwater gardens, and taste the island on a plate without fighting tour-group crowds. Four hours gives you genuine breathing room to absorb the place.

Private Drifting Lesson with OG Instuctor Tokyo Daikoku Japan
Spend six hours learning to drift with Matenro, Tokyo's original drift racing crew, at the Daikoku circuit. You'll start with foundational techniques in a Miata or RX-8, progress to figure-eights and handbrake work, then ride shotgun with instructors who'll show you what proper drifting looks like. Beginners master donuts; intermediate and advanced drivers tackle higher-gear transitions and more complex manoeuvres. Free pickup and drop-off across Tokyo included.

1 Hour Fairbanks Guided, Double Rider, Snowmobile Adventure
When Jake from our BugBitten team took the controls of a Ski Doo snowmobile on the outskirts of Fairbanks, he discovered one of Alaska's quickest adrenaline hits. You're paired on a modern machine with heated grips and electric start, dressed head-to-toe in proper cold-weather kit, then guided across the famous Alaska Pipeline and through silent, snow-blanketed forest. The whole outfit—helmet, jacket, gloves, boots—is provided, so you just show up with a valid licence and a willingness to get loud. Most runs yield wildlife sightings: moose, fox, hares, ptarmigan. It's a tight hour of straight-up riding, no faffing.

3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia
Learn to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a private kitchen class in Brescia, working with your hands to master two cornerstone dishes of Italian cooking. The host teaches traditional techniques using seasonal ingredients, then you sit down to eat what you've made, finishing with coffee and limoncello. Three hours includes instruction, hands-on work, and a meal at a table that feels like old friends' house.

Beginner canyoning trip in Bali "Egar canyon "
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran the Egar Canyon canyoning trip, she found it a solid introduction to the sport without the gnarly reputation. You spend two hours descending a Balinese canyon—scrambling, wading, and abseiling through water-carved rock—then soak in natural hot springs at the base. It's a 12-hour day trip that mixes genuine scrambling with recovery time, pitched at anyone keen to try canyoning but not looking for extreme terrain. The crew's mostly first-timers and families, which shapes the whole vibe.

Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour + Hidden Gems + Tastings + PDF guide
When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Amsterdam walk, it packed a lot in: the main sights (canals, bridges, that), hidden corners locals actually use, and proper Dutch tastings — cheese and stroopwafels included. The guide steered us through the city centre with genuinely local knowledge: odd architectural details, stories about the green parrots living in the parks, the kind of stuff you'd miss on a standard loop. Two and a half hours feels snappy, but the route moves well, and you finish with a PDF map so you know where to go next without wondering.

8-Hour Exclusive Wine Tour Experience for up to 6 Guests / Napa-Sonoma
When Mia from our team booked this private wine tour through Napa-Sonoma wine country, the real strength was in the pre-tour chat — they actually listen to what you want to see rather than just running a stock itinerary. You get a driver who knows the region well, handles all the logistics, and the vibe is relaxed rather than rushed. Eight hours gives you decent time to hit three or four wineries without feeling herded. It's designed for small groups (up to six), so it stays intimate, and the region itself is gorgeous — rolling vineyards, that golden-hour light, proper cellar doors.

Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)
When Noah from our team paddled the Anahulu stream on Oahu's north shore, it was a low-key highlight — two hours of calm water, genuine sea turtle sightings, and a proper Hawaiian sunset. The outfit's been running since 2013 and it shows: instructors are lifeguard-certified, patient with beginners, and know the history of the waterway inside-out. The stream itself feels removed from the tourist crush, fringed with lo'i kalo (taro patches) and backed by green cliffs. Groups, couples, solo paddlers — they handle all of it. Bring a friend or come alone; either way, you're getting a certified operator who actually cares.

Horseshoe Bend Petroglyph Kayak Tour
When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Colorado River kayak tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: a proper half-day paddle with real scenery and a motorboat shuttle that saves you the heavy lifting. You start at Lee's Ferry, get ferried upstream to Horseshoe Bend's base—where red sandstone walls tower overhead—then paddle roughly 10 miles downstream past petroglyphs, the odd Desert Bighorn Sheep, and swimming spots. The vibe is casual-adventure rather than hardcore paddling. It's 3.5 to 4 hours total, which makes it a solid Southwestern day without consuming your whole itinerary.

Boat tour on Lake Como
Cruise Lake Como for an hour aboard a private boat with prosecco and sound system. You'll float past the grand villas dotting the shoreline, with time to relax, take in the landscape, or dance to music. The boat carries a small group, so it feels intimate rather than crowded. Fuel costs (€130) are paid separately on the day. Bring swimmers if you fancy a dip; the water's clear enough to tempt you.

Explore and Experience Pompeii
Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with a guide who's spent years studying the site's archaeological layers. You'll see the famous mosaics and plaster casts, but also the quieter corners—a bakery frozen mid-production, graffiti scratched by residents nearly two millennia ago. Two hours is tight, so expect a focused route through the most revealing ruins rather than comprehensive coverage. Your guide unpacks daily life under Vesuvius, turning stone and ash into a tangible Roman story.

Private Family-Friendly Guided Tour & Art Workshop - Rome
Spend two hours at Rome's National Gallery of Modern Art with guide AJ, moving through Italian modernist masterworks whilst your children sketch and paint inspired by what you encounter. Each gallery stop triggers a creative activity—AJ supplies materials, poses artistic challenges tied to the pieces on display, and parents can create alongside their kids. You'll leave with finished artworks, conversations about artistic movements, and a shared experience that beats a standard museum trudge.

Lake Como Private Cruise – Classic Wooden Molinari Boat, 1-4H
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the Molinari wooden boat for a private Lake Como cruise, we found ourselves gliding past some of Italy's most famous waterfront real estate in proper style. You pick your own length — anywhere from 1 to 4 hours — and the timing's flexible too, so you can catch golden hour or time it for aperitif hour if that's your speed. The boat itself is a classic wooden number built for comfort, and you're sipping prosecco and nibbling snacks while villas like Del Balbianello slip past. It's the kind of outing that feels both relaxed and a bit fancy, ideal for couples or a tight group after a few days in the Lecco or Como towns.

Full Day High Mountain Mendoza, Aconcagua and Inca Bridge Tour
When Sarah from our team ran this high-altitude loop south of Mendoza, it felt less like a tour bus shuffle and more like a local showing you around their backyard. You're climbing into the Andes to hit three proper standouts—Aconcagua (the hemisphere's tallest peak, though you view it from a distance), the old Inca Bridge stone arch, and a couple of other scenic stops—all bookended by a three-course lunch and morning coffee. It's a full day, eight to ten hours door-to-door, in a private vehicle with a certified guide. The operator runs tight groups, not packed minibuses, and handles all entry fees upfront. Suits families, couples, or anyone after high-altitude views without the climbing.

Santorini Daytime Wine Tour | 3 Wineries & 12 Tastings
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this Santorini wine tour, she was hoping for more than just a tipple—and five hours across three estate wineries delivered exactly that. You're guided by someone who knows their volcanic Assyrtiko from their Vinsanto, shown through cellars where the actual production happens, then seated for 12+ tastings paired with local cheese and snacks. The tour weaves between working vineyards and the island's ridgeline views, so you're getting both the technical side and the landscape that makes Santorini's wine story tick. Mixed groups, mid-morning starts, and the occasional weather-dependent winery swap keep things real.

Authentic Roman Carbonara Cooking Class
Learn to make carbonara the Roman way in this 90-minute cooking class led by an experienced chef. You'll roll fresh pasta and build the sauce yourself in a private kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've cooked alongside Prosecco, wine, and homemade limoncello. The experience works for couples, families, or groups of friends wanting to actually cook rather than watch.

Truffle hunting with tasting in the woods
Hunt for truffles across the limestone hills of Apulia's Valle d'Itria or Alta Murgia, guided by experienced foragers and their trained dogs. You'll dig for these prized fungi yourself, then retreat to a woodland clearing for aperitifs and a proper tasting of fresh truffles paired with regional cheeses, cured meats and wine. Three hours total, combining fieldwork with flavour.

Discover Scuba Diving . First Experience underwater
Your first dive happens with a marine biologist who knows the underwater landscape inside out. Based in Spain, this three-hour session keeps groups small so instructors stay focused on you. Equipment is current Cressi gear, and you'll get underwater shots included. The session balances hands-on learning with genuine curiosity about what lives beneath the surface, whether you're nervous or keen.

Prado Museum Exclusive Tour with Skip-the-line (Max 6 people)
Spend two hours with a specialist guide navigating the Prado's masterworks in a group capped at six. Rather than rushing past canvases, you'll examine paintings by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, and others whilst your guide connects each to Spain's political, religious, and social fabric. You'll catch details and narratives that solo visitors typically overlook. Skip-the-line access and expert commentary included; the experience favours depth over coverage.

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast
Hire a private Gagliotta boat for a seven-hour independent exploration of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), navigating between Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi at your own rhythm. Your crew handles navigation while you choose when to anchor in hidden coves, swim in clear waters, and soak in the dramatic coastline. The boat arrives fully provisioned with snorkelling gear, refreshments, towels, and onboard facilities, leaving you free to relax or pursue whatever appeals—whether that's sunbathing, exploring sea caves, or simply drifting with a drink in hand.

30ft Double Decker Slide Party Pontoon on Percy Priest - 16 max
When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked the whole pontoon for a group, we got three hours on Percy Priest Lake with a captain who actually knows Nashville's waters inside out. It's a proper party setup — 30ft double-decker with a slide, capacity 16, your own cooler, ice, and a decent sound system. The vibe is flexible: you can anchor in party cove and float among other boats, or find quieter spots to mess around on tubes and inflatables. Families and groups after a looser day both fit here.

Mykonos Private Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers
When Em from our BugBitten team stepped off a cruise ship in Mykonos, this private tour meant we skipped the usual port-day chaos and actually saw the island on our own terms. A local guide, a comfortable air-con SUV, and four hours to hit the windmills, Little Venice, the lighthouse, and quieter spots like Merchia and Kalafatis—all timed so we made it back to the ship stress-free. It's the anti-packaged-tour approach to a tight turnaround, designed around cruise schedules rather than against them.

Hoi An Old Town Tour Explore the Ruins of Hoi An's Trading Port
Walk through Hoi An's centuries-old trading quarter on this four-hour guided tour, discovering merchant houses, temples, and assembly halls tucked away from the main crowds. You'll navigate narrow alleyways where Vietnamese commerce once thrived, stopping at quieter corners locals still frequent. Lunch featuring fresh local produce rounds out the experience, giving you a genuine taste of how the town eats rather than what's served to tourist queues.

The Escape Game in Downtown Gilbert
When Sarah from our team tried The Escape Game in downtown Gilbert, she found a solid puzzle-solving session plonked right in the middle of the action. You've got 75 minutes to work through clues and unlock your way out of a themed room with your crew. The location is genuinely handy—it's wedged between decent restaurants and bars, so it slots easily into a night out or lazy afternoon without requiring a trek. Gilbert's got that small-town Arizona vibe but with enough foot traffic to keep things buzzing.

French Dictatorship.ETA.NATO.UN.Spanish Constitution.
Walk through Madrid's northern quarters to examine life and culture under Franco's 36-year regime. This 2.5-hour guided tour traces how dictatorship reshaped Spanish society, urban planning, and daily existence. Expert guides navigate you through neighbourhood streets and key sites, unpacking the period's complexities without romanticising it. You'll gain perspective on how authoritarian control filtered into architecture, public spaces, and ordinary routines. Printed materials and commentary throughout ground the experience in documented history rather than myth.

Santorini Instagram and TikTok Photo Spots Private Tour
When Charlie from our team ran this six-hour private tour, we got the full Instagram map of Santorini — the famous whitewashed cliffs and blue domes everyone knows, plus the quieter angles locals actually use. You're driven around in an air-conditioned vehicle with a photographer's eye guiding the stops, framing shots that'll actually pop on the feed rather than blend into the crowd. The tour pivots to your wishlist too, so if you've got a specific sunset spot or hidden laneway in mind, they'll work it in. Santorini's steep, photogenic terrain means you'll be on your feet more than lounging, but the payoff is genuine.
