Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.
Walk through Lucca's medieval lanes sampling Tuscan staples the way locals do. This 3.5-hour food tour connects you with independent producers and family-run spots, tasting handmade pasta, cured meats, cheeses and wines direct from their sources. You'll navigate the town's quiet streets between tastings, learning how Lucca's food culture built itself on simplicity and quality rather than flourish.
Ride electric mountain bikes to Mount Etna's summit craters on this three-hour guided tour in Sicily. A volcanologist and e-bike instructor lead small groups of up to eight riders on quality enduro machines, combining pedal power with electric assistance to reach dramatic volcanic terrain. You'll gain elevation and perspective without the noise and exhaust of motorised vehicles, while your guide shares geological knowledge and navigates the slopes with expertise.
An hour-long private tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery with a licensed guide who walks you straight past queues to face Michelangelo's David. You'll spend time with the sculpture itself, then move through the Hall of the Prisoners to see how Michelangelo's chisel revealed form from marble, plus Renaissance paintings and a collection of Stradivari instruments. The guide provides context on technique, history, and artistic intent—it's a focused, unhurried look at Renaissance Florence rather than a rushed gallop through rooms.
A two-hour photo walk through Florence led by a professional photographer, designed to sharpen your visual eye and technical skills. You'll navigate Renaissance streets and hidden corners with guidance on composition, light, and camera settings—whether you're shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone. Leave with a stronger sense of how to frame the city's architecture and atmosphere for shots that actually stand out.
Explore Barcelona's craft beer renaissance with Kiki, a knowledgeable guide who'll walk you through the breweries and bars that shaped the city's beer culture since the 1990s. This 2–3 hour tour includes an exclusive brewery visit where you'll meet the brewer, learn production techniques hands-on, and taste their output, followed by stops at three independent craft beer bars. Groups stay small (max 10) to keep things intimate and conversational.
Learn to capture Barcelona's layered history through your lens on this 2-hour private photography walk. A local photographer teaches you fundamental composition and camera technique, then applies each lesson at stops across the city—from Roman ruins to Gothic quarters to Civil War landmarks. You'll shoot in real-time, understanding not just settings but the stories that make photographs resonate. Suits any camera and any skill level starting out.
A single guided dive from Puerto del Carmen's shore for certified divers, exploring Lanzarote's year-round underwater landscape. Euro-Divers runs a small-group operation from their beachfront house near Playa Grande, prioritising safety and giving photographers space to work. The dive centre, managed by a Dutch family, maintains high standards across instruction and hospitality. Two hours total, including refreshments.
Spend three hours eating and drinking your way through Chueca, Madrid's most colourful neighbourhood. You'll hit four tapas bars and a market, sampling seven-plus small plates and four drinks whilst a local guide weaves in the area's queer heritage and Madrid's food culture. Chueca's narrow lanes burst with colour and character—it's where the city's LGBTQ+ scene thrives, from Pride festivals to everyday cafe culture. Whether you're queer, an ally, or simply hungry, this tour trades the usual sightseeing for proper hospitality and stories.
Explore the Argelès-sur-Mer countryside in an iconic Citroën 2 CV, a two to three hour jaunt that pairs the charm of this legendary French motor with genuine local insight. Your driver steers deliberately down vineyard lanes and quiet backroads, steering clear of the standard tourist routes. Commentary draws on deep regional knowledge and adjusts to your interests—ask freely, and expect wit alongside substance. Photo stops can be arranged without compromising safety.
Shape your own metal bangle in Tokyo using traditional Japanese Tankin hammering techniques. This two-hour private workshop lets you select materials, thickness, and surface finishes, then work with specialist tools under expert instruction to create a custom piece you'll wear home that day. Ideal for solo travellers, couples, or friends wanting a handmade keepsake that tells the story of your time in Japan.
A three-hour guided hike through Arashiyama's forest trails starting before dawn to reach the bamboo groves whilst quieter. Your English-speaking guide leads you past lesser-known temples and forest paths, with chances to spot wild monkeys amongst dense vegetation and mountain vistas. The early start means you'll experience the landscape the way locals do, without the midday crowds that typically choke the famous grove.
Strap into a wire harness in central Tokyo and perform choreographed aerial stunts under professional guidance. You'll execute flips, lunges and combat moves whilst suspended, with cameras capturing every moment. The crew edits your footage into a finished short film you'll take home—a keepsake that proves you've pulled off moves most people only see on screen. Runs Monday to Friday, one hour total, in Akihabara.
A three-hour guided night out through Shinjuku's drinking culture, hitting hole-in-the-wall izakayas and standing bars where locals actually spend their evenings. Your guide takes you beyond the tourist zones to experience how Tokyo unwinds after work—grilled yakitori, sake pours, and the kind of casual camaraderie you find in packed-tight gastropubs. You'll eat five dishes across two venues and drink three rounds, learning the rhythm of Japanese nightlife without the Shibuya crowds.
Explore Alberobello's iconic trulli dwellings on a tailored 3–4 hour private tour with pickup included. A local guide reveals the hilltop village's distinctive cone-roofed houses, narrow laneways, and lesser-known corners at your own pace. Flexible itinerary adapts to your interests, whether you're after architecture history, local stories, or simply wandering without a rigid schedule.
Explore a working eighteenth-century Masseria in Puglia's olive heartland. Walk amongst ancient groves, descend into a subterranean oil mill, and learn how olives become bottle-ready oil. A trained guide walks you through each production stage—from tree to press to storage—before you taste several oils and discover how to spot quality, handle it properly, and cook with it. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours with small groups only.
Paddle the Arno on a 2-hour stand-up board tour that trades Florence's packed streets for water views of the Ponte Vecchio and riverside architecture. A guide leads you on a gentle downstream float, offering a quieter angle on the city's landmarks. You'll need moderate fitness and reasonable balance, but the pace suits paddlers new to the board.
Direct transfer from Lamezia Terme airport to your Tropea accommodation in roughly 50 minutes. An English-speaking driver meets you at baggage claim with a name board and monitors your flight in real time to account for delays or early arrivals. Travel in a climate-controlled car or van suited to your group size.
Walk through an entire Roman city frozen in time by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 A.D. This two-hour private tour with a licensed guide grants you skip-the-line entry to Pompeii, where you'll traverse original streets, enter homes and temples, and witness the haunting casts of those caught by the ash. Unlike scattered ruins elsewhere, Pompeii lets you read a complete snapshot of daily life: chariot ruts worn into stone, water pipes, bakeries, theatres, all arranged exactly as people left them nearly two millennia ago.
A tailored one-hour photography session in Tokyo with a bilingual photographer who works to your preferred locations and schedule. You'll receive over 100 original image files plus ten professionally retouched photos. Pre-session consultation via chat confirms all details, ensuring the shoot captures exactly what you're after, whether it's a proposal moment, solo portrait, or couple's session against Tokyo's backdrop.
A three-hour guided ramble through Kichijoji's Harmonica Alley with a local who knows every corner. Capped at six people, you'll eat your way through four or five food stalls and neighbourhood bars—the kind that normally don't welcome strangers. Six to seven dishes included, plus insider knowledge on how to behave at a Japanese drinking table and why each meal matters. You'll leave knowing the difference between eating in Japan and dining there.
Spend two hours exploring a working Sicilian olive farm, from grove to mill. You'll wander between centuries-old trees, see the traditional press where oil is made, and use VR to virtually stand in the harvest. Finish with a simple lunch of local bread, cheese, cured meats, and the farm's own oil, paired with wine. It's a straightforward look at how things actually get made here.
Explore Italy's largest fire museum across 2,500 square metres of exhibits spanning firefighting history through 3,000+ artefacts and interactive displays. This 2–3 hour guided tour combines traditional museum walkthrough with virtual reality fire simulations, hands-on fire extinguishing practice, and dedicated play spaces for children. The experience works equally well solo, as a couple, or with family, concluding with complimentary refreshments in the café.
Chase light across the Sorrento coastline in a vintage Fiat 500 while a photographer captures you against Capri's backdrop. This two-hour private tour takes you to Piazzale Murat and other prime vantage points, with all images and video delivered same-day via your preferred method. You'll leave with professional-quality content shot on the latest smartphone tech—no stiff poses, just authentic moments framed by dramatic coastal scenery.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City's backstreets and hidden corners on the back of a scooter with a local guide. This 4-hour private tour cuts through the real Saigon—threading past neighbourhood workshops, street-food stalls and alleyways tourists rarely find. You'll taste what locals eat, learn the stories behind tucked-away spots, and move at your own pace. Choose morning, afternoon or evening to suit your schedule, and adjust the route on the fly based on what catches your interest.
Learn to brew Vietnamese coffee like a local in this hands-on 2.5-hour session. Taste six distinct regional styles—from bold black coffee to egg coffee and sweetened condensed milk varieties—whilst discovering how each drink reflects Vietnam's history and regional character. Work with a traditional phin dripper to master brewing techniques you'll replicate at home, guided by an experienced barista. A snack and all tasting samples included.
Walk through Hoi An's layered past with a local guide who reads the town like a text—pointing out architectural details and the neighbourhoods' evolution while you stop at modest family kitchens for proper meals. Over three to four hours, you'll taste Cao lầu, Bánh mì, Mì Quảng and chè xí mà between visits to the town's defining buildings and laneways. Small groups mean the pace stays unhurried, your questions get answered, and you're not herded through but genuinely welcomed into how Hoi An works.
A 3 hour 45 minute wellness session in Vietnam designed to restore your physical and mental state through comprehensive spa treatments. You'll move through a series of therapies targeting tension and fatigue, finishing with herbal refreshments to complete the reset. The package wraps up your day feeling genuinely restored rather than simply relaxed.
Spend three hours in a Viareggio home learning to hand-roll fresh pasta sheets and shape two distinct pasta styles from scratch, then master the assembly of tiramisu. You'll work alongside a Cesarina—a local home cook from Italy's network of culinary hosts—in a group of no more than a dozen. Cook, taste what you've made, and share aperitivo and wine with fellow travellers in an authentic kitchen setting.
Work alongside a master pewtersmith in Kyoto to craft your own sake cup, learning techniques rooted in Japanese metalwork tradition dating back centuries. Over two and a half hours, you'll shape pewter by hand in an intimate workshop normally closed to visitors, creating a functional piece that enhances the taste of sake. The artisan guides you through each stage, from concept to finishing touches, and your completed cup arrives home in a paulownia wood box—a tangible connection to craft heritage you can use or gift.
This 3-hour guided tour of Newcastle explores the city's coastal edges and hidden corners by minivan, stopping at five key sites for walking segments. You'll discover why locals favour certain beaches, heritage buildings, and neighbourhood eateries, moving at a pace that suits all fitness levels. The guide shares the history woven through Australia's second-oldest city, pointing out places worth returning to for meals or further exploration.
Drift across the Venetian Lagoon aboard a roomy catamaran whilst a curated soundtrack—Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, jazz—plays overhead. Ninety minutes of open deck space, a complimentary drink from a solid selection, and the light of late afternoon or early evening on the water. No rushing, no crowds, just the lagoon at its most unhurried.
A one-hour private photoshoot through Rome with a local photographer who knows where the light hits best and which corners avoid the crowds. You'll visit a mix of famous landmarks and quieter backstreets, getting direction on posing while your photographer captures you against the city's layered backdrop of ancient ruins and everyday Roman life. Walk away with polished images and insider tips on where to eat, drink, and wander next.
Rent a classic Fiat 500 and explore Lake Como's lakeside villages and winding mountain roads at your own pace. Choose your duration—from a brief spin to a full week—with flexible two-hourly slots and free vehicle delivery for bookings of 24 hours or longer. No corporate branding mars the authentic Italian experience. You'll navigate scenic routes with a 150km daily allowance, third-party insurance included, keeping the focus on the drive itself rather than curated stops.
Tour Rome's architectural layers from ancient to baroque in a private golf cart over three hours. Start at Piazza Venezia and move through centuries via the Colosseum district, Trevi Fountain's coin-tossing tradition, the panoramic Pincio terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon's classical engineering, Bernini's sculptural fountains at Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo's fortress walls, and finish at St. Peter's Basilica. Motorised transport means you cover ground without foot fatigue, stopping to explore Rome's most recognisable landmarks.
A straightforward three-and-a-half-hour transfer connecting Rome to the Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Sorrento, and Amalfi. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle, with flexibility for comfort stops along the way. Insurance, fuel, tolls, and parking are covered. This service suits travellers wanting dependable point-to-point transport without the hassle of navigating Italian roads or negotiating with local taxi drivers.
Scale cliffs and swim through sea caves along Australia's south-western coast in a two-hour coasteering adventure unique to the Margaret River region. You'll move between rock formations, traverse coastal paths, and plunge into turquoise pools while wearing a wetsuit and helmet. The terrain demands scrambling and swimming, but suits all fitness levels. Alternatively, pedal a fat bike through the towering karri forest of Boranup, where oversized tyres handle sandy trails and forest tracks that regular bikes can't manage.
Explore Ischia's dramatic coastline aboard a private yacht, navigating hidden coves and secluded anchorages across 3–6 hours. Spend your day as you please: sunbathing on the expansive deck, swimming in crystalline waters, or simply drifting with a drink in hand. The itinerary flexes to your mood—add Procida if the mood strikes. Fuel, moorings, aperitif and brunch are sorted. This is how coastal exploration should feel: unhurried, entirely yours.
A two-hour coastal boat tour departing from Naxos that navigates eastern Sicily's dramatic shoreline, moving between hidden grottos, coral gardens and rocky coves. You'll swim at Isola Bella, cruise past the beaches of Letojanni and Mazzaro Bay, and during sunset departures, search for dolphins in their natural habitat. Light refreshments and Sicilian pastries feature throughout.
A 90-minute guided tour through Chartres Cathedral led by a certified local guide who unveils the architectural and spiritual layers of this 12th-century Gothic masterpiece. Based in Chartres, France, this experience goes beyond surface-level sightseeing to reveal the cathedral's intricate design, soaring ribbed vaults, and historical significance. Perfect for those wanting genuine insight rather than rushed commentary.
Explore Burgundy's celebrated vineyards by sidecar from Meursault, a one-hour guided ride through UNESCO-listed terroirs. Your pilot navigates the distinctive patchwork of Climat vineyards, sharing local knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the region. With just two passengers per sidecar—one in the basket, one behind—you'll experience the landscape at an intimate pace, feeling the subtle shifts between vineyard parcels that define Burgundy's reputation.