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Authentic Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Experience with Italian Wine

Learn to shape Roman pasta and build tiramisu from scratch in a three-hour session with a local chef in an intimate kitchen setting. You'll work with seasonal, local ingredients whilst sipping Italian wine amongst a small group—more of a convivial afternoon than a formal lesson. The chef walks you through generations of technique in an unhurried pace, finishing with dishes you've made yourself.

Canggu Silver Jewelry Making Class: Create Unique Silver Jewelry

Learn silver jewellery crafting in Canggu's working studio, where you'll melt, shape and polish your own piece under a silversmith's guidance. The 1.5–3 hour session includes all tools and materials (2–5 grams of silver), snacks and Wi-Fi in an air-conditioned space near Berawa Beach. You walk away with something you've actually made, not a mass-produced trinket.

Toulouse Electric Bike Tour: City Center & Garonne

Explore Toulouse on a modern electric bike guided by someone who knows the city's hidden cycling routes. This 3.5-hour ride takes you along the Garonne riverbanks, through quiet alleys and lesser-known paths that locals favour, while stopping at multiple bridges for fresh perspectives of the city's architecture and layout. You'll ride premium e-bikes that handle the terrain easily, leaving room to absorb the cultural and natural character of this riverside city without the usual tourist circuit.

Skip the Line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Exclusive Tour

This 2.5-hour guided tour cuts straight into Venice's two defining monuments without queueing. St Mark's Basilica reveals its vast Byzantine interior—8,000 square metres of gold mosaic work and artefacts accumulated from centuries of trade. The Doge's Palace follows, the administrative nerve centre where Venice's merchant rulers conducted affairs of state. You'll traverse gilded staircases, stand in chambers lined with Renaissance paintings by the masters, and cross the Bridge of Sighs. The guide unpacks the political machinations and architectural ambition that built a maritime empire.

eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Start at Mt Tinbeerwah's summit and descend three hours through Queensland's Hinterland on electric bikes, gliding past rainforest canopy, river bends, wetlands and mangrove systems around Lake Weyba and Lake Doonella. The bus ferries you uphill; gravity and pedal-assist do the rest as you roll toward Noosa township. Snacks included, no climbing required.

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a nimble speedboat, choosing between quick reconnaissance or leisurely half-day exploration. Your English-speaking captain navigates past the famous villas and villages—Bellagio, Laglio, Lenno, Comacina Island and more—pausing for photographs and sharing local history. The sleek Ranieri Voyager 23S holds seven passengers maximum, offering bow and stern lounging decks plus a private changing cabin. Tours run 1 to 6 hours from Como's waterfront.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $465

Stargazing from Los Molinos area, Starlight Guide

★ 5.0 (39)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Spain

Stargazing from Los Molinos area, Starlight Guide

Head into Los Molinos' dark skies for a two-hour stargazing session with a guide trained by the Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute. You'll peer through telescopes at planets, constellations, the moon and deep-space objects while learning to read the night sky like a local. The guide shares genuine astronomy insights rather than tourist chatter, and you leave with a photograph from the evening.

Tokyo: Discover the Art of Kintsugi in Ginza

Learn kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer, in a private studio near Ginza Station. Over 90 minutes, you'll mend your own ceramic piece using traditional methods adapted for the workshop format. Work with lacquer and metallic powder under expert instruction, then walk away with your finished restoration—a tangible object infused with the philosophy of finding beauty in damage.

2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

Master stand-up paddleboarding in Gran Canaria's calm waters over two hours. You'll build core strength and balance whilst discovering the meditative rhythm of the sport. Small groups mean personalised coaching at your own tempo, with a qualified instructor capturing your progress on GoPro so you've got keepsakes to share. Liability and accident cover included, plus all gear.

Private Hanoi Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter

A three-hour guided walk through Hanoi's colonial-era quarter sampling street food and architectural landmarks. Start from St. Joseph's Cathedral and meander past the State Bank, Government guesthouse, and the iconic Sofitel Metropole, stopping at the Opera House and National Museum before finishing with Trang Tien's famous ice cream. Your English-speaking guide points out the layered history whilst you taste banh mi, beef pho, and local coffee.

3 hours – 3h 20mfrom AUD $40

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

Cruise Rome's centro storico in a classic open-top Mini Cooper, hitting the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, and Pantheon over three hours. You'll start with drinks and nibbles at a local Roman haunt, grab gelato and cappuccino at a neighbourhood café, and catch panoramic views from Gianicolo and Aventine Hill. Small groups capped at seven means you're not jostling with crowds—just fellow travellers and tight Roman streets.

Pambula River Kayaking Tour

Paddle the Pambula River on a guided three-hour kayak tour through southeastern Australia's coastal waterways. Your guide shares insights into local ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the river's working oyster farms. You'll drift past mangroves and sandbanks spotting wading birds, then beach for morning tea and a swim before heading back.

E-bike tour Chamonix – Chamonix glacier view (all levels)

Ride an e-bike through Chamonix's alpine terrain to reach sweeping glacier vistas across the Mont-Blanc valley. This three-hour tour suits mixed fitness levels—electric assistance handles the climbs, leaving you to soak in the dramatic peaks and icefields that make this corner of France unmissable. You'll pedal genuine mountain trails, not tourist loops, earning views that feel genuinely remote despite the tech advantage.

3 hoursfrom AUD $339

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour Palermo city

A private driving tour through Palermo's historic heart, covering major landmarks across 1–2 hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates you past the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Politeama Garibaldi Theatre, the Four Corners district, the Church of Santa Rosalia, and out to the coastal resort of Mondello. You'll see these sites from the street and pass through neighbourhoods that shaped the city's layered past, though monument interiors require separate tickets. The vehicle is air-conditioned and supplied with water; parking and fuel are covered.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $317

Milk the Cow & Make Mozzarella and Gnocchi with Our Family

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Milk the Cow & Make Mozzarella and Gnocchi with Our Family

Roll up your sleeves at La Vigna degli Dei, a working farm perched above the Amalfi Coast, where you'll milk a cow, transform that fresh milk into Fior di Latte mozzarella, shape gnocchi by hand, and craft tiramisù from scratch. Over two and a half hours, you'll move between barn and kitchen, learning how Rosanna and Pasquale make their living from the land—then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with their own organic wine. No farming experience required; just show up ready to get your hands dirty.

Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

Alice's Journeys leads small groups through Daylesford's architectural heritage and cultural landmarks, uncovering the town's layered past through a local guide's knowledge. The 90-minute walk visits significant buildings and sites, with entry included to the Daylesford and District Museum. Available Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, these tours suit families, groups and curious individuals wanting to move beyond the surface of this regional Victorian town.

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Escape the school-holiday crowds on this unhurried 90-minute voyage through Mandurah's waterways. You'll captain the pirate vessel, blast the water cannons, and drift past dolphins, pelicans and cormorants at a pace that actually lets you absorb the landscape. Midweek sailings mean fewer passengers, calmer waters, and room to breathe—bring your own food and drink, settle in, and watch the estuary reveal itself.

Cooking Class and Prestigious Wine Tasting

Learn to hand-roll fettuccine and gnocchi, then master tiramisu in a century-old Roman trattoria run by the same family for generations. A three-hour class with two Italian wines paired throughout, led by chefs who've spent decades perfecting their craft. You'll cook, taste, and leave with skills that actually stick—plus take home an apron and hat as reminders of the afternoon.

Boat Tour and Snorkeling Golfo di Olbia Private up to 6 people

Explore Golfo di Olbia's turquoise waters aboard a private speedboat for three and a half hours, zipping past pristine beaches and rocky outcrops while spotting seabirds. Drop anchor in a secluded cove to snorkel among fish, octopus, and starfish, then stretch out on powdery sand. Round things off with local cheese, bread, and wine served on deck—perfect for groups up to six.

Food Tour - Discover La Rochelle

Spend three hours exploring La Rochelle's food scene on foot, tasting regional specialities and learning how local ingredients shape Atlantic coastal cuisine. Your guide leads you through markets, shops and restaurants, revealing where residents eat and what makes this port city's food culture distinct. All tastings and beverages are included, giving you an honest feel for flavours you'd find if you lived here.

Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples

Roll up your sleeves in a Neapolitan home to craft four authentic pizzas alongside Giuseppe and his wife, then eat what you've made whilst soaking in panoramic views of Naples. Over two and a half hours, you'll learn the traditional technique that makes Neapolitan pizza legendary, using ingredients sourced locally. The class welcomes all skill levels—whether you've never kneaded dough or you're confident in the kitchen—and wraps up with wine, dessert, and a shot of limoncello.

Exclusive Ubud Jewelry Making: Craft with a Pro Silversmith!

Learn silversmithing from a working craftsperson in Ubud's jewellery quarter. You'll shape, finish and take home a piece you've made yourself during a one-on-one session (1–8 hours depending on what you want to tackle). The class includes a tour of the workshop and connected museum, refreshments, professional photos of your work, and a voucher for the on-site gallery. Silver weight increases with class length; additional metal costs extra.

Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria

Spend two-and-a-half hours wandering Manarola's terraced vineyards with Maria, stopping at scenic viewpoints before retiring to a stone cellar dating back to the 1800s. Taste five wines—reds, whites, rosé and a dessert tipple—alongside cured meats, local cheeses, olives, dried tomatoes and focaccia. The experience unfolds at a shared table with soft music and unhurried conversation.

Try Dive in Tenerife

Your first underwater exploration in Tenerife's sheltered southern waters, guided by marine specialists who know these reefs inside out. No diving certification needed—just show up curious. Three hours gets you kitted out, briefed, and down to meet the fish yourself. The instructors are patient with newcomers and genuinely invested in keeping both you and the ecosystem safe.

Private tour Royal Palace+Cathedral+old Jewish neighbourhood

This private guided tour threads together Seville's three architectural pillars: the Cathedral, the Royal Alcázar palace, and the labyrinthine Santa Cruz quarter. Over three to four hours, your official guide unpicks how these monuments shaped the city's medieval and Renaissance character, moving through each site to reveal the connective tissue of Seville's layered history. Hotel pickup included. A solid first-timer's itinerary that avoids the scattered approach.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $368

Visit to the oil mill with EVOO experiences in Cuenca

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Visit to the oil mill with EVOO experiences in Cuenca

Spend 90 minutes at a working olive oil mill in Cuenca where producers share their craft and philosophy. You'll walk through production areas, taste extra virgin oils at different stages, and understand what distinguishes quality pressing from commodity bottling. The outfit welcomes repeat visitors and families, making this a genuine glimpse into regional oil-making rather than a polished tourist performance.

Well-balanced BENTO (lunch box) Cooking Class

Learn to assemble a balanced Japanese lunch box in this 2.5-hour hands-on class. You'll start by brewing dashi stock from scratch, then prepare seven everyday home-style dishes using wagyu, seafood, eggs and vegetables. Along the way you'll pick up frying, grilling, simmering and marinating techniques, shape rice balls with proper form, and practise thoughtful plating. Finish by tucking everything into your chosen bento box, then sit down to eat what you've made, accompanied by complimentary miso soup.

【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience

Spend an hour learning to pound mochi the traditional Japanese way, using mortar and mallet to shape glutinous rice dough. This hands-on experience welcomes families with children, guided by patient instructors through the technique and cultural roots of the craft. Taste your freshly pounded mochi plain or dressed with kinako, red bean paste, nori, or sweet soy sauce.

Ronda private tour with an Experienced Native Official Guide

A three-hour guided walk through Ronda's old town with a licensed local guide who's been showing visitors around since 1997. You'll see the dramatic New Bridge and winding streets of this Andalusian hilltop town while learning the history, art, and local stories that shaped it. Your guide knows this place genuinely—they've led everyone from US First Ladies to travel writers—and will answer questions as you go. Entrance fees to specific monuments are separate, so you choose what to enter.

Private Rejuvenating Mask Therapy in Da Nang

This private facial treatment in Da Nang targets tired, congested skin with a targeted hour-long session combining deep cleansing, exfoliation and nutrient infusion. A therapist works through layered techniques—stripping away built-up grime and dead cells, then feeding the skin moisture and active ingredients to kickstart collagen beneath the surface. Designed to tackle everyday damage: breakouts, pigmentation, dullness. You'll leave with noticeably softer, firmer skin and a genuine sense of calm.

Hoi An bicycle tour to beautiful countryside

Pedal through Hoi An's rural landscape to Tra Que village, where you'll work alongside farmers tending herb and vegetable gardens. Spend three hours cycling quiet country lanes, pitching in with weeding and transplanting, spotting water buffalo, ducks, and egrets along irrigation channels. You'll finish with brunch and leave with dirt under your fingernails and a clearer sense of how the region feeds itself.

Gion Night Tour Stories of Geisha and Maiko

A two-hour evening walk through Kyoto's Gion district exploring the world of geisha and maiko with a knowledgeable local guide. The tour navigates quieter backstreets as dusk falls, when geisha head out for appointments, and decodes the cultural markers—teahouse signage, architectural details, dress codes—that define this historic entertainment quarter. Groups stay small (maximum 15 people) to allow genuine conversation and observation rather than rushed sightseeing.

De Tapas in Malasaña: Evening Wine and Tapas Tour

Spend three and a half hours hopping between four neighbourhood tapas bars in Malasaña, Madrid's most vibrant district. You'll taste cured pork, crispy croquettes and grilled offal alongside five wines and beers chosen to match each stop. Meet the bar owners steering Madrid's food culture forward—people who've spent decades perfecting their craft. This isn't a staged experience; you're eating what locals eat, drinking what they drink, becoming part of the neighbourhood's rhythm for an evening.

Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

Spend 90 minutes exploring Japanese tea culture in Tokyo with instructors who've spent years cultivating and studying tea. You'll taste seven varieties of Japanese tea alongside two matcha styles and three matcha lattes, paired with homemade sweets. The lead instructor brings firsthand experience from Kyoto tea farms and agricultural science expertise, whilst the assistant draws on pharmaceutical knowledge to explain tea's properties. Sample everything from delicate gyokuro to robust hojicha in small portions, discovering which styles suit your palate.

Perfume Workshop in Hanoi - Crafting Your Perfect Scent

Spend two hours in a Hanoi perfumer's studio learning to blend and bottle your own signature scent. Your guide, a practising artisan with over ten years' experience, walks you through fragrance composition using quality Vietnamese-sourced essences. You'll leave with a 10ml or 30ml bottle of the perfume you've created, plus the knowledge to understand how scent layering works.

Private Kitesurfing lessons (adapted to every level)

Master kitesurfing fundamentals with a certified instructor in Spain over two hours. You'll progress from kite control and water entry through to riding on your board, working with wind and water forces in a private session tailored to your ability. All equipment, safety cover and guidance provided—whether you're starting from scratch or refining technique.

Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with kids in tow, guided by someone who knows how to make 2,000-year-old rubble speak to young minds. This 2-hour tour from Naples or Sorrento skips the ticket queues and pairs archaeology with interactive games so children actually engage rather than complain. Small groups—capped at 10—mean your guide can pitch stories to each kid's level, whether they're five or fifteen. You'll see how Romans lived, died, and left their mark in ash.

Paddle Boarding Lesson in Torrevieja

Learn to stand-up paddleboard along Torrevieja's glassy Mediterranean waters, where calm conditions make mastering the basics straightforward for first-timers of any age. This 90-minute session suits families, small groups, and solo learners with zero experience. You'll get hands-on instruction, full kit, and a drink afterwards. The town's sheltered bay is ideal for building confidence before you're ready to venture towards hidden coves and rock formations.

Quad Buggy Excursion Tour

Tear through Calabria's remote backcountry in a side-by-side buggy, navigating forest trails and ridge routes that reveal both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas from a single summit. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you down tracks inaccessible by conventional transport, stopping at panoramic points where the landscape shifts between dense woodland and coastal vistas. An experienced local guide leads the way, and if you hold a valid driving licence, you can swap behind the wheel mid-route to experience different sections of the terrain.

Paris Sweet & Chocolate Family Treasure Hunt

A two-hour guided hunt through Saint-Germain-des-Prés where children crack clues to locate Paris's finest chocolate and pastry shops. You'll stop at seven different makers—from the city's oldest chocolate factory to celebrated macaron and caramel specialists—collecting tastings along the way. The route finishes with seasonal sweets: ice-cream in summer, hot chocolate in winter. An expert guide keeps the pace playful and the knowledge genuine.

2 hoursfrom AUD $803

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