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Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

Swap your cruise ship for a nine-hour exploration of Cinque Terre, UNESCO-listed villages perched along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your driver collects you from Livorno port and navigates to three hamlets chosen based on weather and transport schedules—though the route flexes to suit your preferences. You'll have breathing room to eat, browse local shops, and absorb the terraced vineyards and pastel buildings that define this stretch of coastline. The itinerary adapts in real time, ensuring you see what's actually accessible rather than following a rigid script.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1833

★ 5.0 (77)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $84

Australia

Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour

Spend eight hours in McLaren Vale with Luke, a longtime resident who's built genuine friendships with the region's winemakers. Rather than ticking boxes at tourist stops, you'll visit producers who actually know him and want to share what they do. Luke photographs the day and sends you the shots afterwards. Wine fees and lunch aren't included, giving you full control over spending and pace. A proper introduction to the Vale from someone who's been part of it since the mid-seventies.

Motorbike Tour between Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang with Easy Rider

Ride the legendary Hai Van Pass on the back of a private motorbike with a local Easy Rider guide, connecting Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang over 5–7 hours. This isn't a rushed dash between cities—it's a slow meander through Central Vietnam's quieter pulse: fishing villages, rice paddies, coastal lagoons, and mountain viewpoints where you'll stop for coffee and breath. You'll see the Marble Mountains or Linh Ung Pagoda, hit Lang Co Beach, and skirt past the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, all on a well-kept bike with a helmet and rain gear included.

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

★ 5.0 (77)

Spain

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

This 11-hour private tour from Barcelona crosses three borders in a single day, taking you through the Catalan foothills, into the French Pyrenees, and up to Andorra's mountain capital. Two English-speaking guides handle driving and commentary while you sit back in a comfortable minivan, stopping at viewpoints and landmarks including the Sanctuary of Meritxell. You'll see Montserrat, the Pre-Pyrenees, Cerdanya valley, and explore both the historic and modern quarters of Andorra La Vella.

11 hoursfrom AUD $381

★ 5.0 (76)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $777

Japan

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9)

Spend seven hours exploring Kyoto with Kosuke, a local driver who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle through Japan's cultural heart, stopping at temples, gardens, geisha districts, or neighbourhoods you want to discover. Best experienced over two days to avoid rushing between sites. Groups up to nine welcome.

Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

This 9-hour excursion from San Sebastian takes you deep into Rioja's wine country, visiting four distinct producers across the region. You'll taste wines at three estates before descending into the subterranean cellars of a fourth, where lunch awaits in the cool darkness alongside a local Crianza. The afternoon shifts focus to Laguardia, a fortified medieval village perched above its own wine tunnels. Hotel collection and return transport included.

Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

★ 5.0 (76)

Japan

Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

Start your Tokyo day before dawn to slip through Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing whilst the city still feels like itself. This five-hour private tour capitalises on early light and sparse foot traffic—ideal if you're maximising a short Tokyo stay or simply prefer moving through the city without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. Your guide will orient you to the train network so you can roam freely afterwards.

5 hoursfrom AUD $81

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

★ 5.0 (75)

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

A nine-hour private drive along the Amalfi Coast's most scenic stretches, linking Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver. You'll navigate the dramatic clifftop roads at your own pace, stopping wherever the views demand it. The driver handles the technical bits—hairpin turns and tight village streets—leaving you free to take in the vertical landscape, lemon groves and pastel-coloured towns perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea.

9 hoursfrom AUD $498

Bali Customizable Full-Day Private Tour.

★ 5.0 (75)

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $634

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Customizable Full-Day Private Tour.

Spend 10 hours exploring Bali with your own driver and guide, choosing from five preset itineraries or building one from scratch. Routes range from the clifftop temples and rice paddies of central Bali to the quieter beaches and waterfalls inland. Your air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees are sorted; you decide the pace and where to linger. Best for groups up to five.

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo, a family-owned vineyard in Irpinia's celebrated wine region, learning winemaking from the proprietor before heading to the kitchen. You'll shape and bake pizza over a wood fire, then settle in for a leisurely lunch where each course pairs thoughtfully with six estate wines, anchored by the structured, age-worthy Taurasi DOCG. Transport, tastings, and coffee included. Best suited to those wanting genuine hospitality rather than polished tourism.

Campo dè Fiori Market and Trevi Fountain Food and Wine Tour in Rome

Spend four hours navigating Rome's neighbourhood markets and monuments with a local guide, sampling over ten regional dishes paired with wine and beer. You'll start at Campo de' Fiori, the city's working produce market, then walk to iconic sites including Trevi Fountain whilst eating your way through neighbourhood trattorias and wine bars. The tour balances eating and walking in equal measure, steering clear of tour-bus crowds by sticking to spots locals actually frequent.

Hanoi Sightseeing & Food Tour by Scooter with Train Street

Navigate Hanoi's chaotic streets by motorbike with a local guide, weaving through the everyday rhythms of Vietnam's capital. This four-hour tour combines scooter exploration of key landmarks—including the atmospheric Train Street—with a walking food crawl through the Old Quarter. Stop for street snacks, egg coffee, and cold beer as you experience how locals actually move around the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off included within the Old Quarter.

The Best Treatment To Do In Hanoi With Paradise of Serene

Paradise of Serene in Hanoi delivers a five-hour spa journey combining traditional Vietnamese wellness practices with contemporary pampering. You'll progress through a wooden tub soak and herbal steam, move into exfoliating coconut scrub and nourishing wrap work, receive a thorough four-handed massage to release tension throughout your body, and finish with a collagen-infused facial. Refreshments include seasonal fruit, light pastries, wine, and herbal teas.

Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

A 10–11 hour excursion from Paris into Champagne country led by the owner, a native English speaker and region specialist. Visit small growers and established houses, tour cellars, and taste at least five champagnes—often seven or more—while learning how the wine is made. The itinerary adapts to your interests and what's available that day, whether that's catching harvest-time pressing or exploring how different producers work. By day's end, your relationship with champagne shifts entirely.

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide

★ 5.0 (74)

France

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide

Spend six hours exploring Saint-Émilion's rolling vineyards and medieval lanes with a WSET-qualified wine guide. Visit two Grand Cru Classé properties, taste current releases straight from the barrel rooms, and learn how Bordeaux's Left Bank reputation was built. A regional lunch of charcuterie, cheese and bread sits between tastings. Small groups keep things intimate; air-conditioned transport handles the driving between estates.

Pasta Cooking class in the countryside

Learn to roll, shape and cook pasta the way Italian nonnas taught their grandchildren, in a countryside kitchen near Florence. This 6.5-hour class keeps groups small—just 12 people maximum—so you'll get proper attention from hosts who've grown up making pasta at home. You'll work with fresh eggs from their land, taste their olive oil and local wines, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport from Florence is included, as are all ingredients and a full lunch.

6h 30mfrom AUD $250

Hanoi Motorbike Tour Led By Women: Hanoi City Half Day

★ 5.0 (74)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $111

Vietnam

Hanoi Motorbike Tour Led By Women: Hanoi City Half Day

A half-day motorbike tour led by women guides through Hanoi's beating heart. Ride out to Banana Island and Long Biên Bridge with views across the Red River, then weave through Old Quarter markets, Reunification Railway Street, and neighbourhood back lanes before finishing with lunch at a local favourite. Four-and-a-half hours on quality bikes, helmet and raincoat provided, suitable for all fitness levels.

Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour)

A four-hour evening motorbike tour through Saigon's back streets and night markets, stopping at nine authentic food stalls run by vendors known for quality and cleanliness. Your English-speaking local guide navigates you past the tourist zones to dishes eaten by Saigonese themselves—banh mi variants, pho bowls, bánh hoài, fresh spring rolls, whatever's cooking that night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from central districts.

Sapa Motorbike Experience: Local Life, Rice Fields & Waterfalls

Ride through Sapa's backcountry on a full-day motorbike tour that takes you past working rice paddies, into waterfalls, and through villages where H'mong, Red Dao, and Dzay families live. Your local guide navigates you away from the main roads, stopping for lunch cooked fresh in a family kitchen and sharing stories of mountain life. Seven to eight hours on two wheels reveals a side of Sapa most visitors miss.

Canyoning discovery in the Vercors - Grenoble

★ 5.0 (72)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Canyoning discovery in the Vercors - Grenoble

A half-day canyoning adventure through the Versoud canyon in the Vercors massif near Grenoble. Your guide leads you down waterfalls, through rock pools and narrow gorges using ropes and technical equipment. Perfect for cooling off during hot summers while testing yourself against the natural landscape with friends or family. Four hours total, suitable for those with moderate fitness.

Harajuku Private Tour: Kawaii Fashion & Animal Cafe Included

Navigate Harajuku's fashion-forward streets and quirky cafés on this 4-hour guided wander through Tokyo's most colourful neighbourhood. You'll hit Takeshita Street's vintage and designer clusters, stop for a coffee with elaborate latte art, visit an owl café to interact with these striking birds, and finish at an animal sanctuary stocked with hamsters, hedgehogs, and other small creatures. A local guide handles the navigation while you soak in the energy.

Farming & Cooking Class in Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Spend five hours learning to cook Vietnamese dishes by sourcing ingredients yourself at Hoi An's market, then head to Tra Que Organic Farm where you'll work alongside a local farmer before returning to the kitchen for a hands-on two-hour class. You'll prepare papaya salad, spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, fish clay pot and other regional specialities, then eat what you've made. Morning and afternoon sessions available with private transport and an English-speaking chef guiding you throughout.

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $240

Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

★ 5.0 (72)

🐠 Water Activities

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2583

Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

A seven-hour private boat journey threading between Lipari and Vulcano, two of the Aeolian Islands' volcanic jewels. You'll navigate dramatic coastlines by wooden vessel, dropping anchor at sea-locked coves for swimming and snorkelling. The route sweeps past towering rock formations and submerged caves, circumnavigating Vulcano to reveal thermal pools and sheltered bays. Lunch choices let you either visit a harborside settlement or eat at a modest restaurant inland. The small-group format keeps the experience genuine rather than choreographed.

Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Explore the Amalfi Coast's hidden coves and dramatic cliffs from the water with Giovanni, a local skipper who navigates to secluded spots most visitors miss. This six to seven hour private boat tour includes snorkelling gear, onboard refreshments from water to limoncello, and beach towels. You'll anchor in crystalline bays, spot sea caves, and swim in spots accessible only by boat. The pace is relaxed—you set the rhythm with your captain's expert local knowledge steering the way.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

★ 5.0 (71)

France

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

A six-hour guided tour through Alsace's wine country, visiting three small family-run producers—some operating since the 16th century—with tastings at each stop. You'll be collected from your Colmar or Basel accommodation and guided through vineyard landscapes by specialists who prioritise boutique wineries overlooked by larger tour groups. Limited to six people maximum, ensuring genuine conversation with winemakers and unhurried tasting sessions.

Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking

Roll up your sleeves at a third-generation ramen factory in Yokohama, then shift to a local family's kitchen for a complete cooking session. Over five hours, you'll mix and cut noodles to your specifications, learning how dough choice and blade width alter flavour and bite. Back in the home, prepare a multi-course meal from scratch, share it with your host, and toast with sparkling plum wine or alcohol-free alternatives. Perfect for those wanting to understand ramen beyond the bowl and take genuine cooking skills home.

Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands

Hire a private 28-foot vessel from Golfe-Juan marina for six hours exploring the Lerins Islands off Cannes. Your bilingual skipper navigates secluded bays and shallow reefs, dropping anchor at swimming spots whilst sharing stories about the archipelago's layered past. The boat accommodates up to five guests plus crew, making it ideal for small groups or families seeking authentic coastal discovery without the seafront bustle.

Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Burgundy's finest vineyards with a guide descended from local coopers, travelling by private Mercedes through some of France's most prestigious wine regions. You'll taste exceptional bottles directly at the source and share a traditional mâchon—local charcuterie, cheese and bread—in the vineyards or a neighbourhood restaurant. The tour suits newcomers through serious collectors, led by Burgundy-certified specialists with deep regional knowledge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1655

Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries

★ 5.0 (69)

Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries

A 10-hour winery tour through the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills, based from Venice or Treviso. You'll visit two family-owned cellars in Valdobbiadene, taste seven glasses of DOCG Prosecco paired with regional charcuterie and cheese, explore the prized Cartizze vineyard slopes, and have free time wandering Conegliano's medieval centre with its castle, churches and main piazza.

10 hoursfrom AUD $265

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★ 5.0 (69)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $699

Japan

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

A private eight-to-nine hour photography tour of Takayama and Shirakawago guided by a professional photographer who documents your day while you explore Japan's mountain villages. Your guide—experienced in portrait and travel photography with published work in Lonely Planet—handles composition and lighting so you can focus on the scenery. You'll receive 30 edited digital images afterwards. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; groups up to seven people.

★ 5.0 (69)

Australia

Private Canberra Winery Tour with lunch

A five-hour private tour through Canberra's cool-climate wine region, visiting small-batch producers who craft distinctive drops. Your guide steers you toward lesser-known cellar doors where you'll meet winemakers, taste their selections, and settle in for lunch at one of the estates. Transport, tastings, and a meal are all covered—just show up ready to learn what makes Canberra's terroir tick.

Low Island Snorkelling Private Charter Aboard Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

Charter the Shaolin, a traditional Chinese junk, for a full day exploring Low Island off the Australian coast. Your private boat accommodates up to 22 guests with a local crew steering you between snorkelling sites, a guided island walk, and leisurely sailing. Morning and afternoon tea plus a buffet lunch are served aboard. The crew tailors the itinerary to your group's interests, whether that's extra time underwater, relaxation on deck, or island exploration.

7h 30mfrom AUD $2500

★ 5.0 (68)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1583

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

A guided drive along Italy's most dramatic coastline, this 6–8 hour private tour showcases the Amalfi Coast's pastel villages and clifftop views without heavy interior sightseeing. Your multilingual local driver navigates the winding roads whilst sharing regional history and anecdotes. Based in Sorrento with connections across Italy, the company prioritises flexibility—routes and pacing adjust to your interests. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with parking handled, leaving you free to step out, photograph, and absorb the landscape.

Bali Quad Bike Adventure - Monkey Forest- and Waterfall

★ 5.0 (68)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Quad Bike Adventure - Monkey Forest- and Waterfall

Tear through Bali's jungle on a quad bike for two hours, navigating purpose-built tracks through dense forest before cooling off at a waterfall. The day includes a stop at Sangeh Monkey Forest to watch macaques in their natural habitat, plus a proper Indonesian buffet lunch. A guide leads the ride while a driver handles transfers, and you'll have shower facilities to freshen up afterwards.

Safety whitewater rafting in Chiangmai by Khampan Rafting

Paddle the Mae Taeng River near Chiang Mai on a 5-hour guided rafting adventure suited to first-timers and families. You'll navigate Grade 2–4 rapids over roughly 6 kilometres, drifting past lush riverbank vegetation and past an elephant sanctuary where you can spot the animals in their natural habitat. The trip includes a vegetarian pad Thai lunch with seasonal fruit, making it an accessible introduction to whitewater paddling.

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

Learn to make four Sicilian courses from scratch at Sea Villa Cefalù, where you'll work through pasta, sauce, vegetable dishes and dessert alongside a chef in a relaxed kitchen setting. Over five hours, you'll knead dough, shape pasta and plate dishes yourself, breaking midway for sparkling wine and appetisers. Afterwards, sit together to eat what you've cooked, paired with regional wines, and take home a PDF guide to repeat the recipes in your own kitchen.

Amalfi Boat Tour from to Positano Praiano or Amalfi. 7 hours

A seven-hour coastal voyage along Italy's Amalfi stretch, guided by a seasoned local captain navigating past Praiano, the Furore fjord and emerald-hued grottoes. You'll drop anchor in quiet coves for swimming and snorkelling, with the option to lunch at waterfront restaurants. The boat—equipped with showers, snorkelling gear and an open bar of soft drinks, beer and prosecco—suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with prams.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1983

Tour in Gommone di Cala Mariolu e Goloritzé con Skipper

★ 5.0 (67)

🐠 Water Activities