Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

3h 25m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $114

Mitaki Peace Tour Beyond Central Hiroshima

A guided small-group journey linking Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park with the serene 9th-century Mitaki-dera Temple, spanning roughly four hours. Your local guide leads you through seven reflective stations—from ringing the temple bell to walking on tram stones scarred by the atomic blast—each designed to deepen your understanding of the city's history and contemporary peace movement. You'll travel by local bus away from the tourist core, then return by train, with conversation and personal reflection at the heart of the experience.

Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

★ 5.0 (35)

Asakusa Kimono Photography Tour (Private Option Available)

Dress in traditional kimono or hakama and explore Asakusa with a photographer and local guide over 2.5 hours. You'll visit Sensoji Temple, its gardens and the bustling Nakamise Street, then venture to spots like Azuma Bridge for shots of Tokyo SkyTree. A stylist handles your hair, and you'll receive at least 20 edited photos within three days.

Supertuscan Experience in Chianti Fiorentino

This 75-minute experience takes you into the heart of Chianti Fiorentino, just 15 minutes from [Florence](/places/florence)'s centre. A knowledgeable guide walks you through the winemaking craft at Diadema Winery, then across to Frantoio Villa l'Olmo to watch traditional olive pressing with granite millstones. You'll taste five Super Tuscan IGT wines and two extra virgin oils against panoramic Tuscan views, finishing with a professional tasting that rounds out everything you've learned about the region's signature products.

Private Tour - Palazzo Barberini

Spend two hours navigating Palazzo Barberini's collection of Italian masterworks with a local guide. This private tour traces artistic evolution from medieval times through the Baroque period, connecting shifts in politics and faith to the styles that emerged. You'll encounter works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and others who shaped Renaissance and Baroque Rome, finishing with Pietro da Cortona's ceiling fresco—a showstopper that anchors the palace's grand hall.

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

When Ben from our team booked a private charter through Abel Tasman National Park, we got the full picture of why this stretch of coast is so prized. Six hours on the water meant we could swim in that famous emerald water, paddle a kayak between golden beaches, spot NZ fur seals, and just breathe in the subtropical forest backdrop — all without the usual tour-boat crowds. The boat carries everything: snacks, lunch, wine, coffee, snorkelling gear. You pitch the energy level, and the guides roll with it. It's the kind of day where you can hike one beach, lounge on another, and actually taste your lunch between swims.

6 hoursfrom AUD $3451

✈️ Transfers

7 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1990

Half Day Tour of Rome

See Rome's headline sights from a climate-controlled Mercedes without setting foot in tourist mobs. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and navigates past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna over four hours. The vehicle does the work; you absorb the city at your own tempo. Suited to families, couples and first-time visitors who'd rather observe than queue.

Private Full day landing beaches tour From Honfleur and Le Havre

Explore Normandy's D-Day landing beaches on a private seven to eleven-hour tour departing from Honfleur or Le Havre. Travel with an English-speaking guide who contextualises the sites—from Omaha Beach to the American Cemetery—within the broader narrative of the 1944 invasion. You set the pace and focus; the itinerary flexes around what matters to you. Transport, water, pastries, and snacks are provided.

Shinjuku Chopstick Making and Local Food Walking Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Shinjuku Chopstick Making and Local Food Walking Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this tour, we kicked things off by crafting our own pair of chopsticks—a genuinely hands-on introduction to Japanese craftsmanship. From there, a local guide steered us through Shinjuku's backstreets and bustling food spots, with stops at izakayas, street-food stalls, and the quirky 3D Cat sculpture. The whole thing takes about four hours and blends a tactile craft activity with serious eating and wandering. Shinjuku's got that electric energy—neon, crowds, tiny restaurants tucked into alleys—and this tour taps into the everyday side of it rather than the tourist-choked precincts.

Small Group Guided Half Day Tour Visit to San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Explore the Basque Coast's most dramatic headland with a local guide who knows every corner intimately. This three-and-a-half-hour small-group tour keeps numbers under eight to preserve the character of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a rocky outcrop crowned with a chapel and connected by a steep stone staircase. You'll navigate at a measured pace with stops for refreshment, avoiding peak-time crowds by design. Your guide, born in the village, shares deeper knowledge than standard commentary.

Full capri

A seven-hour boat tour circumnavigates Capri's dramatic coastline, revealing sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and crystalline coves inaccessible by land. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations and explore caves where light filters through underwater apertures, with time for snorkelling in sheltered bays. Refreshments and equipment included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2331

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Etna Summit Craters E-bike

Ride electric mountain bikes to Mount Etna's summit craters on this three-hour guided tour in Sicily. A volcanologist and e-bike instructor lead small groups of up to eight riders on quality enduro machines, combining pedal power with electric assistance to reach dramatic volcanic terrain. You'll gain elevation and perspective without the noise and exhaust of motorised vehicles, while your guide shares geological knowledge and navigates the slopes with expertise.

Tour in the ruins of Herculaneum with an archaeologist

Walk through Herculaneum's remarkably intact streets with an archaeologist who interprets the site beyond guidebook facts. This two-hour private tour begins at the ancient shoreline, where volcanic material preserved the final moments of nearly 300 residents in 79 AD, then progresses into the town proper to examine aristocratic homes, public baths and commercial spaces frozen in ash. Unlike its better-known neighbour Pompeii, Herculaneum's superior preservation—organic materials survived intact—offers an unusually vivid window into Roman daily life along the Bay of Naples.

Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center

Skip the taxi rank queue and arrive at your Madrid hotel without fuss. This shuttle service collects you from the airport terminal and delivers you directly to your accommodation in the city centre, taking roughly an hour. An air-conditioned minivan and waiting driver mean you can step straight off your flight and into a seat headed for rest and a shower.

Private Mt. Vernon/Arlington Cemetery Tour for up to 10 Guests

When Em from our team ran this private tour, we covered two heavyweight American history sites in a single day—Arlington Cemetery and Mount Vernon. You'll start with the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, pay respects at JFK's gravesite, then head to George Washington's estate for a mansion and grounds walk. It's a solid 6-hour swing that works best if you're genuinely keen on U.S. political history and don't mind a fair bit of walking. The private angle means no battling tour groups, and you get hotel pickup, a guide who knows their stuff, and comfortable transport between stops.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1377

Drawing and Painting Class of Alhambra in Granada

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $812

Spain

Drawing and Painting Class of Alhambra in Granada

Spend three hours in Granada learning to paint the [Alhambra](/places/alhambra)'s geometric patterns and motifs. This relaxed studio class needs no prior experience—you'll work with Japanese watercolours and Indian paper to create a piece that captures the palace's intricate design language. By the end, you'll understand the craft behind those elaborate tilework and arabesques, and take home a painting that's genuinely yours, not a postcard replica.

Private Afternoon Sailing/Dolphin & History Tour on 43ft Mystique

When Em from our team sailed the Mystique out of downtown Charleston, we got the private yacht experience without the crowds. This 43-footer runs as a proper sailing charter — you're with your own group only, no randos — and heads out toward Fort Sumter and the Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge, hugging the harbour past historic forts and Civil War sites. The crew keeps an eye out for bottlenose dolphins and steers close when they spot them. You can book 2 hours as standard or extend to 4 if the weather and mood suit. Soft drinks and water are included, plus shade and two onboard loos.

Glacier National Park Winter Driving Tour

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $353

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United States

Glacier National Park Winter Driving Tour

When Ben from our team tackled this winter drive through Glacier National Park, we got the full scenic tour without the self-driving stress. The 5–6 hour loop hits the key spots—Lake McDonald, the historic Belton Bridge, Apgar Village, and West Glacier—with a packed lunch thrown in. It's the kind of Montana backdrop that makes you understand why people move there, and the park pass is sorted as part of the deal. Crowds are manageable in winter, the pace lets you actually absorb the landscape rather than rush through, and there's a pit stop for huckleberry treats on the way back.

15 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $36

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Indonesia

ATV Ride & Ubud Tour

This 8-hour Bali adventure pairs an exhilarating 9km quad bike ride through rainforest, rice paddies and bamboo groves with a guided tour of Ubud's most visited sites. After working up an appetite on the longest ATV track on the island, you'll visit the terraced rice fields of Ceking and explore the Monkey Forest sanctuary. Hotel transfers, lunch, safety gear and instruction included.

Sunset with dolphins on a vintage tugboat in Golfo Aranci

Watch the sun dip into the Tyrrhenian Sea from a restored 1962 tugboat in Golfo Aranci. This two-and-a-half-hour voyage pairs the vessel's seafaring heritage—original woodwork, brass fittings, sturdy lines—with modern comfort. You'll drift along the Sardinian coast spotting dolphins whilst sipping local Vermentino and sampling regional snacks. The boat's generous deck spaces feel unhurried and intimate, a far cry from standard tourist cruises.

Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer

When Jake from our team arrived in Santorini via the airport, he booked this private transfer to skip the taxi rank queues entirely. The service picks you up from Santorini Airport, Athinios Port, or your accommodation and takes you anywhere on the island — Oia, Fira, Kamari, or beyond — in a modern Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the roads. The whole journey is typically 15 minutes to an hour depending on your destination, and the outfit monitors your flight or ferry so they're ready when you land, even if you're delayed.

🧖 Wellness & Spa

United States

Whole-Day Sedona Vortex Experience

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this tour, we spent seven hours across Sedona's vortex sites — moving between viewpoints, hiking quiet trails, and pausing for meditation and yoga at each spot. The landscape is genuinely striking: rust-red rock formations rising from desert scrub, and the air does feel different, whether you're tuned to the spiritual angle or just soaking in the geological drama. You'll share the day with small groups keen on wellness and scenery, mixing genuine hikers with folks more focused on the contemplative side.

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

Sonoran Desert Hike with Wild Foods and Survival Skills

When Charlie from our BugBitten team headed out on this two-hour Sonoran Desert evening walk, it was part nature class, part skills workshop, part foraging lesson. You're out in actual desert country learning to identify edible plants, spotting wildlife with your guide, and getting hands-on with traditional fire-starting techniques using friction methods. It's low-key enough for most fitness levels, but the terrain and physical demands aren't zero—worth knowing upfront.

2 hoursfrom AUD $78

Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $162

Greece

Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania

When Ben from our team booked this Heraklion-to-Chania day trip, we got a private van with a local driver who knew the backroads and the stories behind them. The route west is flexible—you pick your mix from Rethymno's harbour, Melidoni Cave, Lake Kournas, monasteries, olive mills, and beaches—before settling into Chania's Old Town for a proper wander through Venetian alleys and a harbour-side meal if you're keen. It's pitched as a relaxed outing rather than a rushed tick-box tour, and the driver handles all the logistics while you soak in the landscape and local colour. Runs 6–10 hours depending on your stops.

🐠 Water Activities

Private Capri Tour

Set sail from Sorrento on a private eight-hour boat tour circling Capri's rugged coastline. Your skipper navigates past three sea grottos—Marvelous, White, and Green—plus the Natural Arch, Faraglioni stacks, and Villa Malaparte. Swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, refuel with onboard snacks and drinks, then drift back as the sun drops into the Tyrrhenian Sea, prosecco in hand.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1066

Private Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $768

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Private Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter

When Mia from our team booked a private inshore charter on the St Johns River, we got a proper taste of Jacksonville's backwater fishing scene. The river's famous for flowing north, and it's packed with redfish, tarpon, spotted sea trout, flounder and cobia — all within arm's reach of the city. A licensed captain runs the show in a modern inshore boat, handling the tackle and know-how while you focus on the cast. Four to eight hours depending on what you book, it's a solid half-day or full-day option for anglers after something quieter than the offshore grind.

Gaudí and Barcelona Legends Walking Tour

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2054

Spain

Gaudí and Barcelona Legends Walking Tour

Walk [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s Passeig de Gràcia with a guide who unpicks the medieval myths woven into the city's fabric—from dragons perched on rooflines to the symbols embedded in Catalan flags. Over two hours, discover how Gaudí and his contemporaries drew from these legends when crafting the neighbourhood's residential masterpieces. Every paving stone and streetlamp carries narrative; you'll leave noticing details previously invisible.

Hoa Lo Prison and Little Paris Tour in Hanoi (French Quarter)

This three-hour walking tour traces Hanoi's layered past through the French Quarter, where Belle Époque villas and tree-lined boulevards reveal the city's colonial chapter. You'll visit the Government Guesthouse, the ornate Opera House, and Hoa Lo Prison—a sobering testament to Vietnamese resistance during both French rule and the American war. The architecture blends European grandeur with Southeast Asian character, creating a distinctive Indochinese style found nowhere else. Your guide unpacks how these landmarks shaped modern Vietnam's identity.

Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

Master Bordeaux wine in 90 minutes with a local expert in the old town. You'll work through four tastings, learning how vineyards shape flavour, which grapes define the region, and the mechanics of proper tasting. Discover how to serve confidently and match wines to food. Cheese, bread and chocolate accompany the tasting; take home a guide sheet and local tips.

Small Group Marais/Place des Vosges Walking Tour -10 people max

Explore the Marais, one of Paris's most characterful quarters, on this compact two-hour walking tour led by a bilingual local guide. Wind through narrow streets lined with Renaissance mansions, step into quiet courtyards hidden behind heavy wooden doors, and stand in the elegant Place des Vosges arcades. Your guide draws on intimate knowledge of the neighbourhood to reveal layers of history—from medieval Paris through literary legend—that rarely make it into standard guidebooks.

Ginza Go Kart Experience with Neo Ginza

When Charlie from our team tried the Ginza Go Kart Experience, we found ourselves suited up in themed costumes, racing actual karts through Tokyo's most recognisable streets. You'll weave past Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, and the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens in a single hour, with a guide snapping photos throughout. It's a genuinely quirky way to see central Tokyo that goes beyond the usual walking tour — part tourist spectacle, part petrol-head thrill — and the costume element means you'll stand out (intentionally) in the Ginza crowds.

Private Boat Cruise around Skiathos island

When Em from our team took this private boat cruise around Skiathos, we got a genuine sense of what the island looks like when you've got your own skipper and no tour groups fighting for photos. The boat lets you reach coves and cave systems that the busier beaches can't touch — you're swimming in spots most visitors never see, and the captain plots stops based on conditions and your mood rather than a schedule. It's a full day affair (4–7 hours depending on sea state), and it feels less like sightseeing and more like having a local mate with a boat show you around.

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Experience Barossa Valley by E-bike

Pedal through South Australia's premier wine region on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries, artisan producers and local food makers. This 6.5-hour guided route connects Barossa Valley's best-kept spots—from Yalumba's barrel room to independent cheese makers—with zero engine fumes. You'll taste wines pulled straight from oak, sample locally made chocolate and cheese, and ride between cellar doors at your own pace, powered by battery rather than your legs alone.

6h 30mfrom AUD $335

Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus Private Tour plus a GREAT Lunch

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $696

Greece

Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus Private Tour plus a GREAT Lunch

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, we threaded through some genuinely significant chunks of ancient Greece — the Corinth Canal's dramatic cut through rock, Mycenae's Lion Gate, the Venetian harbour town of Nafplio, and Epidaurus' theatre. The 8–9 hour loop works as a proper day out: you're moving between sites with someone who actually knows the region, but it's paced so you're not sprinting. The real standout was lunch at a local taverna partway up Palamadi Fortress (yes, after climbing close to 1000 steps) — proper Greek food, not the stuff aimed at tour groups. Flexible itinerary means you're steering some of the shape of the day.

55 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $116

South Korea

Seoul High-Quality Night Photography

When Jake from our team ran this Seoul night photography tour, we got the full cultural rundown alongside proper camera work. You're roaming through pockets of the city that flip between old-school charm and glassy modern Seoul — think heritage laneways next to neon-soaked streets and the Cheonggyecheon stream lit up after dark. A local guide walks you through the stories behind each spot while a photographer positions you and captures the scene. You walk away with 50+ edited shots ready to download. It's about an hour on the ground, though the listing mentions up to three hours depending on how the group moves.

Orangutan (Orang Utan) Island Responsible Experience

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $194

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Malaysia

Orangutan (Orang Utan) Island Responsible Experience

When Alex from our team ran this tour, we were picked up by a driver who doubled as a genuinely knowledgeable local — the kind who spots details and backstory most visitors skip. It's a 6–7 hour outing to Orangutan Island, a sanctuary in Malaysian Borneo where you'll see the apes up close and learn what conservation actually looks like on the ground. The whole thing felt less like a tick-box wildlife stop and more like a proper insight into how these places operate. Admission and a bottle of water are sorted, and your driver handles the route-planning, so you're free to focus on the animals and the forest.

《MEMBERS-ONLY-BAR-HOPPING》Discover Your Special Whiskey in Tokyo!

🍹 Nightlife

《MEMBERS-ONLY-BAR-HOPPING》Discover Your Special Whiskey in Tokyo!

Visit two exclusive Tokyo bars in one evening, guided by passionate owners who craft Japanese whiskey and gin cocktails with meticulous technique. Over 2.5 hours, you'll taste 6–7 premium drinks across both venues—starting with a curated welcome serve at an intimate spot, then moving to a liquor master's collection of rare Japanese bottles most locals have never encountered. Each bar pairs expertly chosen drinks with the owner's personal recommendations, and the second stop includes a bowl of house-made dashi broth.

2h 30mfrom AUD $189

Rome Private Photoshoot: Colosseum & Trevi Photo Walk

Rome Private Photoshoot: Colosseum & Trevi Photo Walk

A private one-hour photography session capturing you at Rome's most recognisable landmarks—the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, and hidden vantage points across the city. A professional photographer directs poses and movement to produce polished, magazine-ready images, with editing and delivery within 48 hours. Ideal for cruise passengers or anyone wanting quality photos without the group-tour shuffle.

Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking

When Charlie from our BugBitten team tackled Mount Agung, Bali's highest and most sacred volcano, it was a proper test — ten hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, starting in darkness and grinding uphill through forest and volcanic rock to catch sunrise at the summit. It's the kind of trek that demands respect: steep, sustained, and crowded with other tour groups chasing that golden-hour payoff. The views from the top sweep across to Mount Rinjani in Lombok and the full sprawl of Bali below. You'll have a local guide, headlamp, trekking poles, and breakfast cooked at altitude. It's not a casual stroll, but it's the real deal if you're after Bali's most iconic peak.

10 hoursfrom AUD $84