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Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour

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🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour

When Jake from our team took this private Jeep tour out of Scottsdale, we were bouncing through genuine Sonoran desert trails in the foothills north of town — the kind of red-dirt, creosote-scrub landscape that actually delivers on the desert-adventure promise. Our guide drove while we hung on, pointing out saguaros, native plants, and bits of local Indigenous history as we rattled over rocks and washes. The 2–3 hour ride covers more trail time than the standard group tours because the permit lets them use a longer route. It's rough-and-tumble, low-speed off-roading: expect a proper jostle, not a smooth scenic drive.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $309

Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

🛕 Culture & History

Nashville VIP Style Private Tour with Local Singer-Songwriter

When Jake from our team booked this Nashville VIP tour, we got a private spin through Music City with Steven Whitson, a working singer-songwriter who knows the place inside out. He drove us around for two hours, dropping local knowledge and performing an original tune mid-tour—the kind of insider access you won't get on a coach full of tourists. You'll flex your schedule around Steven's availability, so it suits people who want to slot something in between other plans rather than stick to a rigid timetable.

2 hoursfrom AUD $642

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Big Island loop, we packed a lot into six to seven hours: volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, and the coastal town of Hilo. The tour's run by a Native Hawaiian family operation, and it shows — the vans are genuinely clean, the guide knew the landscape and its stories, and the crew treat the day like they're showing mates around their own backyard rather than ticking boxes. You'll move between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lush coastal scenery, and ocean views with a mix of walkers and families. Lunch is on your own tab, but everything else—entry fees, water, umbrellas for the tropical showers—is sorted.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $264

Half-Day Private Boating On Black Hurricane - Clearwater Beach

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Half-Day Private Boating On Black Hurricane - Clearwater Beach

When Noah from our team booked a half-day private charter on a 24-foot Hurricane Deck Boat out of Clearwater Beach, he got the kind of flexible, low-key boat day that works equally well for a family escape or a mate's birthday. The boat handles up to six passengers and cruises the local waterways and Gulf coastline — think dolphin spotting, sandy barrier islands, shelling runs, and swim stops. It's a four-hour outing that feels more like having a knowledgeable local captain steer you around than following a rigid itinerary, and the boat itself is genuinely comfortable for lounging.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1201

First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this early-start island loop, she caught Oahu before the crowds and traffic clogged the main roads. The tour swings you from a Windward coast sunrise around to the island's dramatic northern and western edges, stopping at the ornate Byodo-In Temple, cliff-top lookouts, and the famous Pipeline beach where surfers charge serious swell. You're in an air-conditioned minivan with a photographer-guide for ten hours of constant movement and views — the kind of sprawling first-day tour that actually works because the timing and route hit the sweet spots.

10 hoursfrom AUD $247

Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

When Charlie from our team tried this private SUP tour, we paddled out across Makena Bay's glassy water with a guide who actually knew how to teach beginners. Two hours total — you get a solid 30-minute lesson in the shallows before heading toward Turtle Town proper, where the reef drops away and you're floating above green sea turtles, coral gardens, and the occasional cave mouth carved into lava. It's Maui's south coast doing what it does best: calm, clear, and stacked with marine life. The whole vibe is peaceful rather than adrenaline-soaked, which suits the beginner-friendly setup.

2 hoursfrom AUD $239

Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled Camelback Mountain with Mad Desert Trekking, she got a proper sense of why this peak dominates Phoenix's hiking scene. It's a steep, rocky scramble that takes about 3 hours return, and you'll share the trail with plenty of other keen hikers—especially on weekends. The payoff is genuine: views across the city, desert stretching out, and that solid hit of accomplishment when you reach the top. The guides know the mountain well, kit you out with water and snacks, and take safety seriously with wilderness first aid certs.

3 hoursfrom AUD $205

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

🛕 Culture & History

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

When Lily from our team walked Charleston's streets with a certified guide, we got the real story behind the Georgian and colonial homes tucked along quiet alleys—the kind of architecture that predates the Revolution itself. This two-hour semi-private tour winds through one of America's most historically charged cities: the spot where the Revolution turned, where the Civil War began. You're walking intimate cobblestone lanes, not marching with crowds, and the guide's got the credentials to back up the narratives. Charleston feels lived-in, layered, almost Southern-gothic, and this tour gives you the bones of why.

2 hoursfrom AUD $49

Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Maui Circle Island-PRIVATE-Air Tour for 2-5: Waterfalls & Lava!

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private air tour, she got a proper bird's-eye view of Maui's full coastline in just over an hour. You're flying in a small metal cabin plane (seats up to five, though bookings max at three) with panoramic windows and live commentary from the pilot. It's a straight-up scenic flight — no frills, no group tours, just you and your crew floating above waterfalls, lava fields, and the island's edges. The plane itself is solid, headsets keep everyone in the loop, and the perspective shift from ground level to sky is genuinely striking. Peak season books out, so flexibility helps.

1 hour – 1h 20mfrom AUD $638

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Voted #1 on Maui. VIP, Private Road to Hana backstage pass tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran the Road to Hana tour on Maui, it lived up to the hype — eight hours of genuine connection with a guide who knew the place inside out and actually cared whether you had a good time. You're not shuffling through crowds at lookouts or sitting in queues; instead, you're getting steered to pockets of the island most visitors miss, with stops for swimming holes, local fruit tastings, and the kind of conversation that makes a tour feel less like a service and more like a mate showing you around. The vibe here is loose — guides encourage you to try things you might normally skip, like jumping off a waterfall or tasting something you've never heard of.

8 hoursfrom AUD $535

Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled the Telluride Via Ferrata, she got the full exposed-rock experience—five hours clipped to steel cables traversing 600-foot rock faces across the San Juan Mountains. It's a high-altitude alpine scramble that demands proper fitness and a head for heights, but the payoff is staggering: unobstructed views of Bridal Veil Falls (Colorado's tallest free-fall waterfall), the town sprawled below, and jagged peaks in every direction. This is a private affair, just you and a guide on narrow ledges where the wires and bolts are doing the heavy lifting.

5 hoursfrom AUD $777

Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure

When Noah from our team did this private hike through Valley of Fire, we got a real sense of why the park's rust-red sandstone formations stop people in their tracks. Your guide customises the route to your fitness level and interests — geology, wildlife, history — and the desert landscape shifts dramatically as you walk: slot canyons, hoodoos, open plains with sparse scrub. It's a solid 6–10 hours depending on what you choose, pickup and drop-off included, and you're never bundled with other groups. The best bit? Professional photos of you out there, no extra fee.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $254

Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour from Shore at Turtle Town

🐠 Water Activities

Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour from Shore at Turtle Town

When Lily from our team tried this snorkel tour on Maui's oldest reef, she found it a genuinely knowledgeable experience rather than the usual reef shuffle. A marine biologist leads groups of eight or fewer from the shore in a two-hour session, so you're learning actual ecology while clocking sea turtles, coral gardens, and schools of tropical fish. The reef sits close to shore and the water's generally calm, which means you're not fighting conditions to appreciate what's around you. It's the kind of tour where the guide's expertise actually changes what you're seeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $182

Polynesian Cultural Center: Super Ambassador Lu'au Package

🛕 Culture & History

Polynesian Cultural Center: Super Ambassador Lu'au Package

When Charlie from our team ran the Super Ambassador package at the Polynesian Cultural Center, we got the full VIP treatment across eight hours—starting with a kukui nut lei welcome and private village tours, moving through a reserved canoe pageant, then settling into a proper sit-down luau with live music before the big finale: platinum seats for 'HĀ: Breath of Life,' a high-energy show packed with fireknife dancing and Polynesian storytelling. It's basically the centre's premium play, and the place itself is genuinely set up as six separate island villages, each with their own vibe and demonstrations. You'll see plenty of families and tour groups, but the ambassador tier keeps you ahead of the crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $453

3 Hour Dolphin Private Guided Tour By A Marine Biologist

🐠 Water Activities

3 Hour Dolphin Private Guided Tour By A Marine Biologist

When Em from our team booked this 3-hour dolphin tour, we got a marine biologist as guide instead of your standard charter skipper—and that made all the difference. You're out on private transport spotting dolphins in their habitat, learning what you're actually seeing rather than just pointing and snapping photos. The outfit supplies snorkelling gear and water, so you're set up to get in the shallows if conditions and dolphin behaviour allow. It's a smaller, more purposeful experience than the big group boats, and the science angle keeps things grounded.

3 hoursfrom AUD $562

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

🐠 Water Activities

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

When Lily from our team paddled out with this outfit, we found a straightforward way to see Laguna Beach from the water without breaking the bank. You're out for 90 minutes in a kayak with a local guide who knows where the sea lions hang out and which coves are worth the paddle. The crew hands you new gear, a lifejacket, and water — nothing fancy, just solid kit that works. It's popular enough that booking ahead isn't optional if you want a spot.

1h 30mfrom AUD $134

5 Hour Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Tour in Maui

🐠 Water Activities

5 Hour Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Tour in Maui

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked this five-hour Molokini snorkel trip, he found a tight operation that genuinely cares about both the reef and its visitors. The No Ka Oi is a hybrid boat purpose-built for comfort and safety, and the crew—genuinely ocean-focused people—keep group sizes small enough that you're not just a number. You'll head out to [Molokini Crater](/places/molokini-crater), a crescent-shaped reef formation off Maui's coast, and spend the morning spotting sea turtles and navigating some proper coral gardens. The vibe feels family-run because it is, and that comes through in the details.

5 hoursfrom AUD $338

Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour in Lower Manhattan, we got a solid three-hour history lesson from someone who's spent over two decades knowing these streets. The tour covers the actual spots where the two men shaped early America — from where the Declaration was first read through to Hamilton's duel site and final resting place. It's Lower Manhattan, so expect cobblestones, narrow streets, and crowds of other visitors. Groups stay small at 16 max, which helps when you're packed between skyscrapers and tourists.

3 hoursfrom AUD $75

NYC Private Walking Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

NYC Private Walking Tour

When Em from our team did this private walking tour, we got a real sense of how New York actually moves—not just the postcard stops. Your guide knows Manhattan's grid like the back of their hand and builds the route around what you want to see: Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, whatever sparks your curiosity. It's four hours on foot (morning or afternoon), with hotel pickups included if you're staying in Manhattan. The pace is yours, the stops are yours, and you're not herded through crowds with 40 other people.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2401

Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos

When Charlie from our team tried this surf lesson in Hawaii, we got a genuine taste of local breaks away from Waikiki's tourist wall. The real hook: just two people per session, which means you're actually catching waves instead of bobbing in a lineup. Charlie had us paddling for solid sets with GoPro cameras rolling the whole time — footage included, no upsell. The instructor's focused on getting beginners standing and riding within the 90 minutes, which sounds tight but works when the group's tiny. It's Hawaii surfing stripped of the circus.

1h 30mfrom AUD $177

Basic Drill: Introductory Indoor Tactical Experience Orlando

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Basic Drill: Introductory Indoor Tactical Experience Orlando

When Lily from our team tried Decision Tactical's Basic Drill, we found ourselves in Orlando's answer to tactical gaming—an indoor experience that sits somewhere between escape rooms, laser tag, and a live-action puzzle. You pick a themed track (home invasion, diner showdown, mall scenario, or competition course) and work through two missions with an instructor steering you through decision points, target practice, and team-based challenges. The whole thing runs 90 minutes and pulls a mix of curious families, mates after a Friday thrill, and people genuinely keen to test their reaction times under pressure.

1h 30mfrom AUD $97

Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour

🍜 Food & Cooking

Memphis Signature Guided Brewery Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Memphis brewery tour, it ticked all the boxes for a proper half-day crawl. You hit three local craft breweries, taste up to 12 beers across the stops, and get fed along the way — all wrapped up in 3.5 hours with a knowledgeable guide who knows the Memphis brewing story inside out. The vibe is relaxed; you're in an air-conditioned van between spots, and the breweries themselves range from industrial warehouse feels to more polished taprooms. It's the kind of tour that works whether you're a beer nerd or just after a fun afternoon with mates.

3h 30mfrom AUD $97

#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

🍜 Food & Cooking

#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this three-hour Chinatown walk with Foods of NY Tours, he got a proper crash course in one of New York's most layered neighbourhoods. The guide steered us through hidden side streets and into five different spots—three sit-down tastings—where we worked through dim sum, Peking Duck done Beijing-style, Malaysian street food, and two takes on dessert (one modern, one traditional). It's the kind of tour that trades the overwhelm of 'where do I even eat here?' for actual confidence walking these streets afterward.

3 hoursfrom AUD $140

Private River Of Grass Everglades Airboat Adventure

🐠 Water Activities

Private River Of Grass Everglades Airboat Adventure

When Jake from our team ran this Everglades airboat tour, we spent an hour cutting through one of the USA's wildest wetlands in a snug, purpose-built boat with a naturalist captain at the helm. The River of Grass lives up to its name — you're surrounded by flat, grassy marshland dotted with cypress and mangrove, with alligators sunning on banks and wading birds everywhere. It's the kind of landscape that feels genuinely remote despite being accessible to day-trippers, and the captain's knowledge of what's lurking (and where) made the whole thing feel purposeful rather than just a spin through swamp.

1 hourfrom AUD $565

The Escape Game at Westfield UTC in San Diego

🏔 Adventure & Sports

The Escape Game at Westfield UTC in San Diego

When Jake from our BugBitten team tried The Escape Game at Westfield UTC, we found a solid indoor puzzle session plonked right in the heart of San Diego's shopping precinct. The 75-minute experience slots neatly into a shopping trip or date day—solve riddles, find clues, and work toward unlocking your way out before time's up. The venue sits among decent cafés and restaurants, so you can grab lunch or coffee before or after without leaving the mall. It's a low-stakes way to kill an afternoon with mates or family.

1h 15mfrom AUD $65

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

🍜 Food & Cooking

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private wine tour, she spent 10 hours bouncing between three artisan producers in Guadalupe Valley, just south of San Diego. It's the kind of day that stretches from early morning (9am departure) to early evening (back by 7:30pm), with a proper sit-down lunch thrown in. The valley itself feels surprisingly focused — these aren't sprawling estates but working family operations where you'll actually see how wine gets made. You'll roll through in a private van with your own crew (minimum six people), so it's just mates and wine, no tour-bus strangers.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380

A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

When Jake from our team booked this Wailea beach shoot, we got a professional setup on one of Maui's prettier stretches — but there's a heads-up worth knowing upfront. You're paying for a 45–60 minute session with posing guidance, editing, outdoor studio lighting, and the state permit sorted. The session happens at sunset or just before, when the light's actually decent. What you're not getting in that Viator fee is the digital gallery — that's a separate cost they'll quote once you've confirmed your booking.

1 hourfrom AUD $69

Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

When Alex from our team did this winter tour near Estes Park, we piled into a custom 4x4 built for serious mountain weather and spent three to four hours sledding down snowy slopes, hiking around a frozen lake, and scanning the Rocky Mountains for wildlife. The whole operation felt geared toward comfort—heated vehicles, quality winter tyres, crampons for icy footing—and the guides knew the backcountry well enough to read conditions and spot animals without fuss. It's the kind of tour that appeals to families, groups of mates, and solo travellers who want winter action without the faffing around.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $177

Private Hollywood Bus Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Hollywood Bus Tour

When Tom from our team booked this private Hollywood bus tour, we got the whole open-top rig to ourselves—no strangers, no queues, just our crew cruising past the big-name landmarks of Los Angeles. The route winds through Hollywood's most photographed spots over 90 minutes to two hours, and the appeal is obvious: you set the pace, your guide's all yours, and the open-air vibe beats sitting in traffic on a regular tour bus. It's a solid way to tick off the iconic sights if you're in LA with family or mates and want a bit of breathing room.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $494

PRIVATE TOUR-Ultimate Circle Island Tour of Oahu

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

PRIVATE TOUR-Ultimate Circle Island Tour of Oahu

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private Circle Island tour, he appreciated the flexibility to shape the day around what actually interested him rather than following a rigid itinerary. You get a full eight hours looping Oahu in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver handling the navigation — hit remote beaches, spot turtles, tick off historical sites, and graze on local kai at spots you choose. Groups up to 14 work well for families or mates who want to move together without the tour-bus crowd. It runs Monday to Saturday, pickup around 7am, and you're steering the ship after booking.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1058

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

When Jake from our team booked this Icy Strait whale-watching run, we knew we were after the uncrowded experience — and the 6-passenger catamaran delivered. You get picked up from the cruise port, bundled into a custom-built boat with an enclosed heated cabin and 360-degree deck, then sent out for nearly four hours hunting humpbacks, orcas, and whatever else the strait's throwing up that day. It's Alaska's Inside Passage at its most intimate: cold water, serious marine life, zero crowds. The outfit backs itself with a whale-sighting guarantee or full refund.

3h 45mfrom AUD $364

Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)

🐠 Water Activities

Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)

When Em from our team did this Crystal River manatee swim, we found ourselves in one of Florida's most serene spots—Kings Bay, where these gentle giants congregate in winter. The private heated boat keeps things cosy as you cruise toward the manatees, then slip into the water for face-to-face moments with creatures that are curious but utterly unbothered by humans. It's a three-hour window into their world, and the in-water photographer captures it all without you needing to think about your camera.

3 hoursfrom AUD $706

Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride

🐠 Water Activities

Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride

When Charlie from our team booked a private airboat ride through the Everglades near Miami, we got a front-row seat to one of Florida's most distinctive ecosystems in just 60 minutes. You're piloting through shallow wetlands thick with sawgrass, spotting American alligators in their natural habitat and learning how this landscape actually works — it's part swamp, part river, all unique. The noise from the airboat engine is intense, the spray real, and the pace brisk enough that you're constantly scanning for wildlife. It's a solid intro to the Everglades without the full-day commitment.

1 hourfrom AUD $191

The Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure

🏔 Adventure & Sports

The Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure

When Sarah from our team tackled the Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure near Kanab, Utah, it delivered exactly what it promised: a genuine canyoneering experience without the ego. Five hours of hiking, scrambling, and rappelling through narrow sandstone corridors that feel genuinely remote despite being on the edge of Zion territory. The slot canyons here are tight, sculptural, and a proper workout—but the crew were solid about scaling difficulty to the group's abilities. Mostly solo adventurers and small groups of mates rather than tour-bus crowds, which kept the vibe real.

5 hoursfrom AUD $253

Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

🛕 Culture & History

Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach

When Noah from our team ran this walking tour through Miami Beach, we got the full backstory of a place that's basically been built from a swamp. The 2.5-hour ramble hits Art Deco landmarks, neon-soaked streets, and hidden hotel lobbies while the guide weaves in crime history, Muhammad Ali trivia, and which corners doubled as Scarface or Miami Vice sets. It's a neighbourhood that looks glossy on the surface but has proper weird layers underneath—and this tour peels them back with actual research rather than waffle.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69

Key Largo Snorkeling Trips & Sandbar Tours

🐠 Water Activities

Key Largo Snorkeling Trips & Sandbar Tours

When Mia from our team booked Captain Stewys Charters, we had the whole 27-foot boat to ourselves for three hours of snorkelling around Key Largo's reefs. It's the kind of Florida Keys setup where you're not crammed with 40 tourists — just your group, a licensed captain, crew, and a pro guide who'll actually get in the water with you. The boat's modern, fitted out with a decent cooler, fresh water rinse, and proper ladder access. Key Largo itself is that sprawling reef-town vibe: holiday home territory, dive shops on every corner, and water that ranges from murky to crystal depending on the day.

3 hoursfrom AUD $840

Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Walking Tour Along the San Antonio Riverwalk And Around Downtown

When Mia from our team walked this San Antonio tour, we got a solid grounding in the city's layered history—from the Alamo siege to the engineering oddities of early skyscrapers. The Riverwalk itself is the main draw: a leafy, pedestrian-friendly strip along the water with cafés and shops lining the banks. You'll weave between downtown landmarks like San Fernando Cathedral and the Tower of the Americas, stopping at photo spots and hearing yarns about everyone from Johnny Cash to Queen Elizabeth II passing through. Three hours on foot, mostly flat but with some stairs and small bridges to navigate. The guide keeps things conversational rather than lecturing at you.

3 hoursfrom AUD $49

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

🛕 Culture & History

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

When Charlie from our team joined this adults-only walking tour through New Orleans' shadier past, we found ourselves navigating 1 hour 45 minutes of genuinely odd storytelling. Led by a guide with serious expertise in the paranormal, the route winds through the French Quarter hitting everything from Gallatin Street's rough-and-tumble red-light days to the convent where early witch covens supposedly gathered. It's theatre with teeth — less jump-scare haunted house, more historical dark comedy told by someone who actually knows their stuff. The pace is steady, the vibe is deliberately creepy-but-clever, and your guide keeps things tight and engaging throughout.

1h 45mfrom AUD $48

South Maui Shore Dive

🐠 Water Activities

South Maui Shore Dive

When Sarah from our team suited up for the South Maui Shore Dive, we found ourselves in the calm, reef-studded waters off Wailea and Makena—a stretch of coast that feels worlds away from the busier tourist zones. This three-hour certified-only dive takes you out with a pro guide to hunt for turtles, rays, sharks, and the kind of dense tropical reef life that makes South Maui's underwater rep stick. You get kit, snaps of the day, and snacks thrown in. It's a solid half-day for divers who want creatures and colour without the full liveaboard commitment.

3 hoursfrom AUD $219

NYC Central Park guided Pedicab Tour - 1 hour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

NYC Central Park guided Pedicab Tour - 1 hour

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this Central Park pedicab tour, it was a leisurely spin through one of New York's most famous spaces without the slog of walking. You're squeezed into a three-seater cab pedalled by your guide, who rattles off the park's backstory, points out filming locations, and clues you in on the mansions and architecture dotting the perimeter. It's a solid hour that covers decent ground and lets you stop for photos without breaking a sweat—though you're relying entirely on your guide's pacing and knowledge.

1 hourfrom AUD $62

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