Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $107

United Kingdom

Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum

When Noah from our team ran this guided tour through the British Museum, it became clear why connecting ancient objects to biblical text changes how you read scripture. Over three to four hours, you're guided through galleries filled with artefacts—clay tablets, inscriptions, fragments—each one anchoring a verse to a real historical moment. It's not a lecture; instead, you're invited to read passages yourself and work through gentle questions that make the connections stick. The crowd's typically small and curious rather than chaotic, and the pacing lets you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of rushing past.

Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting - Cheap in Ubud

★ 5.0 (145)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Bali · Indonesia

Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting - Cheap in Ubud

Combine two contrasting rushes in a single Ubud day: pilot a quad bike through rice paddies, jungle tracks, and river gorges, then tackle the Ayung River's rapids by raft. Both activities are guided, and the package wraps with lunch and shower facilities back at base. Hotel pickup spans the main Bali resort areas.

Dubai: 60Min Jet Ski To Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm

When Sarah from our team took this jet ski tour, she was racing across Dubai's Arabian Gulf in under a minute—the Burj Al Arab looming like a white sail on the horizon ahead. It's a short, high-octane blast past two of Dubai's most photogenic landmarks: the luxury icon and the Atlantis resort sprawled across The Palm. The vibe is pure adrenaline, the instructors are solid on safety, and you get the photos to prove you did it. Sixty minutes total, most of it on the water.

Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef

When Ben from our team took this Oaxaca cooking class, we spent three and a half hours in a local chef's kitchen learning to build three regional dishes from scratch. The setup feels intimate — you're cooking alongside someone who knows the food deeply, not watching from a stool. Oaxaca's food scene is serious business: moles that take days, fresh tortillas pressed by hand, regional salsas that change block to block. This class sits you right in that world, with time to actually get your hands dirty and taste everything you've made at the end.

Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape pasta the way locals have for generations in Salento, Italy. This four-hour class puts you hands-on with dough, teaching techniques you'll actually use at home. You'll craft two pasta styles from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines and Salento antipasti. Transport is included, and the small-group setup means genuine conversation with your hosts—not rushed instruction.

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

Learn sword techniques from a working samurai actor at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, then film your own action sequence. This 70-minute session has you dressed in period costume, drilling genuine kata alongside your instructor, then performing choreographed moves while a professional cameras roll. The temple grounds—where warlord Oda Nobunaga once walked—provide an atmospheric backdrop. You'll leave with digital footage of yourself as the lead in your own samurai film.

1h 10mfrom AUD $177

Rome at Sunrise Walking Tour: Pantheon Trevi Fountain & Breakfast

★ 5.0 (143)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $223

Italy

Rome at Sunrise Walking Tour: Pantheon Trevi Fountain & Breakfast

Catch Rome's grandest monuments before the crowds arrive on this 2.5-hour guided walk through the heart of the city. Starting in pre-dawn quiet, you'll move through the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona with a knowledgeable local, pausing for an Italian breakfast with views of the ancient streets. Groups stay small—no more than six—so you're never jostling for elbow room or camera angles.

Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo

Walk through Tokyo's cultural crossroads on this 2-hour guided tour starting at JR Harajuku Station. You'll visit Meiji Shrine, a tranquil forested sanctuary dedicated to Emperor Meiji, then explore Takeshita Street's fashion-forward energy and the upmarket boutiques of Omotesando. A local guide reveals how this neighbourhood bridges Japan's spiritual heritage with contemporary youth culture, ending near excellent transport links.

SemiPrivate Trip on 50ft Traditional Wooden Boat with Greek Lunch

When Sarah from our team booked this semi-private wooden boat day, we got exactly what we needed: a proper Greek afternoon without the cruise-ship crowds. The 50-foot traditional yacht takes about a dozen guests to secluded swimming spots, with the captain cooking lunch onboard while you float between bays. It's a 7–8 hour loop that feels unhurried — swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding, and eating well in one hit. The boat's fitted out sensibly: shaded stern deck, sundeck loungers, a working toilet, and enough space to move around without bumping elbows. Perfect for a hot day when you want the Aegean without the madness.

★ 5.0 (142)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Mexico

Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy

When Mia from our BugBitten team joined Eddy's Sian Ka'an birdwatching tour, we got a proper local's deep dive into the reserve's varied habitats—low and medium jungle, secondary growth, mangroves—hunting for as many species as we could spot. Eddy's knowledge runs deep; he's rooted in Mayan culture and genuinely passionate about the land. The 3–4 hour outing takes you through different ecosystems in one hit, and you'll eat traditional food along the way. It's the kind of tour where your guide actually knows what he's talking about and isn't just pointing at trees.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $134

Private Na Pali Coast Boat Charter 4.5 Hour Adventure

★ 5.0 (142)

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Private Na Pali Coast Boat Charter 4.5 Hour Adventure

When Jake from our team took this private Na Pali Coast boat charter, he found himself racing along some of the Pacific's most dramatic cliffs—towering rock faces, hidden sea caves, and waterfalls you can only reach by water. The 4.5-hour adventure fits up to 18 people, so it stays genuinely private; you pick morning for calmer seas and dolphins, or afternoon for faster, wetter thrills. Cold drinks, fresh fruit, and snorkel gear (weather permitting) are bundled in. The crew clearly knows this coastline and runs a tight ship on safety.

4h 30mfrom AUD $6209

3 Hour Lisbon Private Guided Tour via Tuk Tuk

★ 5.0 (142)

Portugal

3 Hour Lisbon Private Guided Tour via Tuk Tuk

When Sarah from our team took this three-hour tuk tuk tour around Lisbon, she got the real thing — a local driver who actually knows the city and isn't rushing through a script. You pick your lane: Historic (Castelo São Jorge, Alfama, the works), Trendy (Chiado, Príncipe Real, rooftop bars), Discoveries (Belém's monuments), or Christ the King across the river. The tuk tuk fits six, so it's intimate without feeling cramped, and you'll clock Lisbon's neighbourhoods at a pace that lets you absorb the vibe — the tiles, the hills, the cafe culture — rather than just ticking boxes.

1 hour Jetski Tour - Burj Al Arab Tour

When Em from our team took the jetski out from Mina Seyahi in Dubai Marina, we got a straight-up water-based tour of the city's landmarks—Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and the Marina skyline—all in 60 minutes flat. You're on a two-seater, throttle in hand or riding pillion, zipping past the iconic stuff without the usual land-tour stops and crowds. It's Dubai from a different angle: fast, wet, and surprisingly intimate for a major tourist hub. Suit up, briefing happens quick, then you're out on the water.

Shooting Experience HOLLYWOOD Package in Budapest

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked the Hollywood Package in Budapest, he found himself in a legit shooting range with five film-famous firearms. It's a straight-up one-hour session in a controlled indoor space where you get hands-on with the real kit you see in action films—no CGI softening, no stunt doubles. Budapest's got a handful of these ranges, and this one leans into the movie angle. It's loud, it's intense, and the safety protocols are tight. Not a theme-park gimmick; it's proper shooting with proper kit.

1 hourfrom AUD $255

Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide

★ 5.0 (141)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $206

Japan

Explore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide

A bespoke 5–6 hour walking and bus tour of Kanazawa led by a local with two decades of city knowledge. After booking, you'll plan the route together—whether that's Kenrokuen Garden, the castle, Omicho Market, the geisha district, or tucked-away spots most visitors miss. You'll move at a comfortable pace on foot and by local transport, stopping where your interests take you. Your guide is a qualified nurse, so basic medical support is available if needed.

★ 5.0 (141)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Arab Emirates

Flyboard Experience in Dubai

When Ben from our team tried the Flyboard Experience in Dubai, he strapped into a jet-powered board that lifts you upright above the water—basically a one-person jetpack moment. You're standing on a platform fed by water jets from below, hovering and moving across the Arabian Gulf for 40 minutes. It's surreal and genuinely novel; the area around Dubai's water sports zones buzzes with tourists and locals trying equally mad activities, so the vibe is high-octane and casual. Not an elegant activity, but an adrenaline rush that reads like superhero training.

40 minfrom AUD $113

2 Hr Jeep Tour-Bisbee Open Pits Lowell-Private-Local Guide

★ 5.0 (140)

United States

2 Hr Jeep Tour-Bisbee Open Pits Lowell-Private-Local Guide

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this private Jeep tour around Bisbee, we got a two-hour spin through Arizona's old mining town with someone who actually grew up there. The guide steered us past the obvious tourist stops—through backroads and hidden routes that most visitors miss—while sharing genuine local stories and family history that don't make it into guidebooks. The Jeep itself handles the desert heat well with its air con, and you can drop the roof if you want wind in your hair. It's the kind of tour where you're not just ticking boxes; you're getting an insider's read on what Bisbee actually is.

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco

Cruise the Côte d'Azur aboard a sleek day cruiser from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, exploring the peninsula's Belle Époque villas and hidden coves over 2.5 hours. Your skipper shares the history of these storied estates whilst you anchor off Eze-sur-Mer for French aperitifs and snacks, then venture to La Mala beach's sea cave to snorkel or ride the onboard seascooter through crystalline waters.

Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this Oxford tour, we got the usual suspects—the colleges, the quads, the literary heritage—but with a proper twist: a magician who's performed for the Royal Family weaving tricks and illusions between the history lessons. It's 90 minutes of Oxford's dreaming spires mixed with sleight of hand, plus a recreation of a Harry Potter spell effect that genuinely looks like camera trickery. Small groups only, which keeps it intimate rather than a cattle-truck experience through the city.

1h 30mfrom AUD $39

★ 5.0 (140)

Italy

Private PhotoShoot in Rome

Work with a seasoned photographer for a polished one-hour portrait session across Rome's most photogenic corners. You'll get guided through natural posing while they capture you with professional-grade gear, delivering 20–60 edited images within two days. Ideal for couples, soloists, or anyone wanting genuinely memorable shots of themselves against the city's backdrop.

Taxi from Guarulhos Airport to São Paulo.

When Lily from our BugBitten team caught a ride from Guarulhos Airport into São Paulo, she found a straightforward private transfer that does the job properly. The car was roomy and climate-controlled, and the driver knew the route well—no faffing around or detours. It's a solid hour into the city centre, and you're dropped where you need to be. The whole thing felt professional without any pretence. If you're after a hassle-free airport exit and don't fancy negotiating with taxis or hunting for rideshare, this hits the mark.

1 hourfrom AUD $130

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

★ 5.0 (140)

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1413

United States

Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles

When Sarah from our team took the Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles, she spent a half-day cruising through the city in a restored 1970s soft-top—the kind of ride that makes you feel like you're in an old Hollywood film. The route winds through Beverly Hills' mansion-lined streets, past the Hollywood Sign, and down the Walk of Fame, with stops at celebrity hangouts for coffee or juice. Your guide handles the driving and commentary, so you're just sitting back in the open air, taking in the sprawl of LA. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on what you book; longer means more ground covered.

Explore the Barrio Bravo of Tepito with local guides

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Mexico

Explore the Barrio Bravo of Tepito with local guides

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this tour through Tepito, Mexico City's most notoriously vibrant neighbourhood, it was genuinely off the beaten path. Your local guides take you through the barrio's beating heart: a sprawling street market with over 12,000 stalls, the striking El Maracana sports centre, the colonial San Francisco de Assisi church, and the altar of La Santa Muerte—a site that draws pilgrims from across Mexico. You'll taste local food, sip a Tepiteña Michelada, and walk residential streets most tourists never see. The whole thing runs 2.5 to 3 hours, and it's one of CDMX's realest cultural dives.

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike

Pedal through the forested slopes above Granada on an e-bike, climbing past olive groves and historic springs that once fed the [Alhambra](/places/alhambra) palace. Your local guide shares stories of the 13th-century engineering behind this Moorish landmark whilst you ride towards the Sierra Nevada peaks. The tour crescendos at a quiet hilltop vantage point overlooking the Alhambra, Albaicín, and Sacromonte bathed in golden hour light—a perspective most visitors never see. On the descent, detour through Silla del Moro and explore Realejo, Granada's once-vibrant Jewish quarter, often bypassed by the guidebook crowd.

Private Homemade Meal with a Private Chef in Rome

Cook a two-and-a-half-hour meal with a Rome-based chef whose traditional Italian recipes have earned global recognition. Work through several dishes side by side in a home kitchen, learning techniques rooted in family tradition and regional history. You'll prep, cook, and sit down to eat what you've made, with the option to take away the recipes or purchase the chef's published collection of family narratives and dishes.

Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

When Noah from our BugBitten team hit the water in Puerto Vallarta, he found a straightforward surf lesson that works across the bay's different breaks—whether you're picking it up for the first time or refining technique. The school runs sessions in Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, and Mita, matching you to conditions that suit your level. You get collected from your hotel, spend four hours in the water with instructors who actually surf themselves, and leave with kit sorted (boards, rash guards, breakfast) and a handful of free photos to prove it happened. The vibe is low-pressure: one-on-one attention, solid gear, and a crew that treats learning like a process, not a box to tick.

4 hoursfrom AUD $155

Guided Morning Bicycle Tour with Food Tasting in Jaipur

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $45

India

Guided Morning Bicycle Tour with Food Tasting in Jaipur

When Mia from our BugBitten team pedalled through Jaipur's walled city at sunrise, she got a proper feel for how the place actually works — not just monument-spotting from a tour bus. You cycle past the terracotta pink buildings that give the old city its character, stop to chat with locals doing their morning routines, and taste street snacks like pakoras and jalebi fresh from vendors. A guide leads the group while a second rider sweeps the back, keeping everyone safe. If cycling isn't your thing, tandem bikes and e-rickshaws are on offer. The whole thing runs 2.5 to 3 hours and covers cultural quirks, architecture, and how Jaipur ticks day-to-day.

Faro Airport Private Transfer to Carvoeiro

40 min – 50 minfrom AUD $124

✈️ Transfers

Portugal

Faro Airport Private Transfer to Carvoeiro

When Jake from our team booked this private transfer from Faro Airport to Carvoeiro, it ticked the box for a straightforward ride without the faff of shared shuttles or hunting for a taxi. You get a driver in a newish, air-conditioned car who knows the route cold and can chat local tips if you're keen. It's a 40–50 minute haul along the Algarve coast, and the whole thing works best if you've got luggage, kids in tow, or just prefer not to navigate Portuguese roads yourself on arrival. The fleet runs recent vehicles, and they'll sort baby seats or extra space for golf bags and boards without drama.

Best of Ubud Private Day Tour with All Inclusive

★ 5.0 (138)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $65

Bali · Indonesia

Best of Ubud Private Day Tour with All Inclusive

This full-day private tour covers Ubud's cultural highlights without the tour-group shuffle. You'll move through artisan villages famous for wood carving and batik work, swim at Tegenungan Waterfall, explore the thousand-year-old rice terraces of Tegalalang, visit Batuan Temple, and encounter the macaques in the Sacred Monkey Forest. Coffee tasting and a local guide round out the day. Pick-up from southern Bali resorts (Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur and others) and drop-off included.

Hoi An Street Food Tour - Eat like a local - PRIVATE TOUR

Explore Hoi An's culinary scene on a guided evening tour through the Old Town's backstreets, stopping at neighbourhood food stalls and local restaurants favoured by residents. Over three to four hours, you'll taste multiple dishes and drinks whilst learning the stories behind Hoi An's most distinctive flavours. A private tour with hotel pickup, local English-speaking guide, and all food included.

Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne Frank

★ 5.0 (138)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $116

Netherlands

Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne Frank

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this walking tour through Amsterdam's World War II sites and Anne Frank history, she found herself tracing the city's darkest chapter across neighbourhoods most visitors skip. The guide threads together personal stories—the Frank family, resistance networks, deportations—alongside the physical spaces where they unfolded: hidden annexes, canals where boats once departed, streets now peaceful but thick with weight. It's a 1 hour 45 minute walk that moves at a measured pace, letting the gravity of the places do the heavy lifting. Free-to-join model means you pay what you reckon it's worth at the end.

Sandventures

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran the Sandventures tour, she got the full desert evening package: a proper dune bash in an air-conditioned 4WD, camel ride across the sand, sand boarding, then back to camp for live entertainment (belly dancing, tanura, fire show) and a spread of Arabic food. It's set in the UAE desert outside the city—busy enough you're never alone, but the vehicles move at pace and the pacing keeps things moving. Five to six hours start to finish, and honestly, it hits the marks if you want the postcard version of desert tourism without much downtime.

Kalamata- Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch

★ 5.0 (137)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Greece

Kalamata- Olive oil & Wine Tour with traditional lunch

When Jake from our team ran this half-day tour around Kalamata, we got the real deal on why this corner of Greece matters: olive oil and wine, full stop. You'll start with a stroll through 13th-century olive groves at Androusa Castle, then move into a multi-awarded winery and a working mill where the guides actually show you how oil goes from fruit to bottle. The tour finishes with tastings of three oils and wines, paired with small Greek mezedes and a proper lunch with local wine and dessert. It's four hours of genuine production knowledge wrapped around food, no fluff.

Royal Gorge Half Day Trip

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled the Royal Gorge half-day run, she was dropped into one of Colorado's most dramatic stretches of whitewater — class 4+ rapids thundering through a gorge that plunges over a thousand feet deep. You'll paddle under the world's tallest suspension bridge, which towers above the chaos like a concrete guardian, and the scenery alone (red rock walls, tight canyon turns) makes this feel properly wild. It's a 4-hour commitment that demands serious fitness and a genuine appetite for adrenaline, not a scenic float.

Speedboat Atlantic Marine 750, 4 or 8 hours

When Mia from our BugBitten team took the Atlantic Marine 750 out across Croatia's Adriatic, it was pure velocity and blue water for half or a full day. This 12-person speedboat gets you bouncing between the Elaphiti islands fast — the kind of pace where you're trading leisurely sightseeing for adrenaline and cave exploration. The boat's compact enough to slip into sea caves where the light hits the water in shades you didn't know existed, and snorkelling gear is on board. It's the opposite of a floating-hotel cruise: quick, nimble, and built for groups after genuine movement and discovery.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1158

★ 5.0 (137)

🐠 Water Activities

Mexico

Number Juan 100ft Yacht Azimut Rental

When Ben from our team chartered the Number Juan, a 100-foot Azimut, it felt less like renting a boat and more like inheriting a floating resort off Cabo. The yacht sleeps up to 30 guests across four cabins—including two master suites—and comes fully crewed: private chef, bartender, and deck staff handling the lot. You're anchored in serious Cabo waters with kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel kit, and even sea bobs on tap. The vibe is upscale-but-relaxed, drawing everyone from groups celebrating milestones to families after proper downtime. Available for 3-hour stints up to full overnights.

3 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $6921

DaNang Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Market and Coffee Tasting

★ 5.0 (137)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

DaNang Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Market and Coffee Tasting

Start in Da Nang's vegetable gardens where farmers grow what you'll cook, then browse a bustling neighbourhood market to select ingredients yourself. You'll taste locally roasted Vietnamese coffee before heading to a home kitchen where a local cook walks you through preparing traditional dishes from scratch. Four and a half hours, small groups, everything provided—you leave with skills and a meal you've made.

Private tour with Archaeologist at National Anthropology Museum

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked a private archaeologist-led tour at Mexico's National Anthropology Museum, she expected a stuffy walk-through. Instead, the guide—who's spent years in these halls—turned three hours into a genuine conversation about pre-Columbian life, artefacts, and the questions archaeologists still can't answer. The museum itself is sprawling and densely packed, the kind of place where you can wander lost for hours or, with the right guide, suddenly see the through-lines connecting civilisations across millennia. It's a solid choice if you want substance over surface.

3 hoursfrom AUD $138

Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour from New Delhi

★ 5.0 (136)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $129

India

Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour from New Delhi

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, she got the full Agra experience without the minibus chaos. You're picked up from your Delhi hotel, driven three hours south in an air-conditioned car, and walked through the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a dedicated guide—no rushing or fighting for space. The tour clocks 10–12 hours door-to-door, so you'll need an early start, but you're moving at your own pace with someone who actually knows the stories behind the marble and fortifications. Lunch at a decent restaurant is optional, as are monument tickets, so you can tailor what you pay for.

Dubai Desert Safari at Arabian Heritage Luxury Camp

★ 5.0 (136)