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Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

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2 Hour Private Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching Session and Ride

Learn proper mountain bike technique on Brisbane's Mt Cootha trails over two hours with Ben Forbes, an enduro racing veteran and local guide with nearly two and a half decades of competitive experience. You'll cover genuine ground on two wheels, spot native wildlife, build fitness and pick up skills that'll stick with you long after the ride ends. All gear provided; bring your own water bottle or use the park fountains.

Sicilian Cooking Class : Street and More

Learn to cook Sicilian classics in a 17th-century kitchen run by a genuine Sicilian cook in Palermo's historic centre, steps from the Cathedral. This 3.5-hour session teaches traditional techniques and flavour, ending with a full lunch or dinner paired with wine. You'll work through recipes rooted in the island's culinary heritage, guided by someone who grew up cooking this food daily.

Self Guided Agnes to 1770 Scooter Hire

Rent a scooter in Agnes Water and cruise the 1770 area at your own pace for two hours. Navigate coastal roads and local hotspots with a helmet provided, stopping wherever catches your eye. No guided route means you set the rhythm—blast through highlights in one loop or meander between beachside cafés and scenic viewpoints. Solo riders only; perfect for travellers who prefer steering their own course.

TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station

Direct transfer to your Italian airport or train station with a vetted driver who knows the local routes. This private car service runs 1–5 hours depending on your pickup location, offering air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and a reliable alternative to public transport. Drivers are licensed professionals familiar with regional geography, so you'll arrive on time without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting for buses.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $333

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Australia

Yalumba Unlocked

Spend two hours wandering Yalumba's grounds in Eden Valley, tracing the winery's family legacy through its heritage buildings. Your guide walks you through decades of winemaking tradition before settling in for tastings of their benchmark releases, paired with seasonal local cheeses and charcuterie. A quiet, intimate way to understand what makes this South Australian producer tick.

Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience

Spend three hours paddling the Yarra River with a crew of qualified white-water guides who know this stretch inside out. Based in Australia, this half-day outing suits everyone from first-timers to seasoned paddlers. You'll navigate live water in a small-group setting, with safety kit provided and a shuttle back to base included. The team runs corporate groups, school parties and individuals with equal professionalism, backed by 15+ years of river time and rescue credentials.

Swim&Enjoy 5 terre on the PINK Hyena with Captain Jenny!

Three hours aboard a distinctive pink gozzo with Captain Jenny, exploring Cinque Terre's five villages from the water. Swim in secluded spots, snorkel the Bay of Guvano, and watch the sun descend over the Ligurian coast whilst sipping local wine. A straightforward alternative to the crowded clifftop trails—you'll see these UNESCO villages from an angle most visitors miss, with someone who knows the sea and shoreline intimately.

Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis

Explore the countryside around Assisi on a three-hour guided walk tracing Saint Francis's path through the landscape he knew. Your guide reveals how Francis stripped away the Church's excess to live by Christ's teachings of restraint and authenticity. This isn't a rushing tour—it's designed for those willing to sit with stillness and absorb the quiet spaces that shaped his convictions.

Traditional Cooking School On The Hills Of Sorrento

Learn to cook Campania's timeless dishes in a hilltop kitchen overlooking Sorrento. This 3.5-hour class walks you through selecting vegetables from the garden, then preparing three dishes rooted in family traditions passed down through generations. Work with seasonal produce, master simple techniques, and eat what you've made. The menus rotate between land vegetables, seafood, and pizza—each telling the story of how locals actually cook at home.

Great Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba Dive with Keppel Dive

Test the waters of scuba diving with a three-hour introductory dive off Great Keppel Island. You'll descend into the Reef with a qualified instructor guiding you through the basics, exploring what lies beneath without committing to a full certification course. All gear and tuition included. Perfect for deciding whether diving is your thing before investing time in formal training.

Resin Art Classes Brisbane: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Learn resin pouring in Brisbane with a one-hour guided session creating functional art like cheeseboards and coasters. Work alongside experienced artists who'll teach you mixing, pouring, and detail work from scratch, regardless of your experience level. All materials—quality resin, pigments, tools—are supplied, and you'll leave with a piece that needs 24 hours to cure before collection or delivery.

PRIVATE: Guided Uffizi Gallery Tour with timed entry Ticket

A 2-hour private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, crafted by art historians to move beyond the obvious blockbusters. Your certified guide leads you through a curated selection of works, then you're free to linger alone afterwards with your timed-entry ticket. Based in Florence, this flexible private experience lets you adjust departure times to suit your schedule.

Amalfi Skip the Crowds Private Chill Experience on a Sail Yacht

Sail the Amalfi Coast aboard a private yacht, anchoring in secluded spots beyond the reach of tour buses and day-trippers. Skip the clifftop crowds and experience the coastline from the water—snorkel in crystalline coves, sip Italian wine, and watch the dramatic limestone cliffs rise above you. Available as a morning or afternoon departure, this 3.5–7 hour voyage suits all fitness levels and works equally well for couples seeking a quiet escape or small groups wanting genuine conversation.

3h 30m – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2664

Rome: Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided Tour

★ 5.0 (25)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided Tour

A three-hour guided walk through Rome's most recognisable ancient sites—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—with an expert who contextualises the architecture and stories rather than rushing you past them. You'll move at a measured pace that lets the scale and detail sink in, whether you're exploring the amphitheatre where gladiators fought, the political heart of the republic, or the hilltop where the city began. Available in semi-private or private formats.

90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

Catch your first waves or refine your technique with a 90-minute surfing lesson at Canggu's breaks. You'll work with experienced instructors in small groups, receiving personalised feedback tailored to your ability. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to progress, the lesson balances practical skills with genuine time in the water, all with proper safety measures and gear provided.

Private Tour: 2 Hours Florence Walking Tour

Walk Florence's historic centre with a dedicated art historian who unpacks the city's architecture, art, and layered past over two hours. Your guide tailors the pace and focus to your interests, hitting major landmarks whilst weaving through neighbourhoods most visitors miss. Hotel pickup and drop-off included if you're staying centrally, so you can skip the logistical friction and start exploring straight away.

Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine

Learn to make two Palermitan pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local home cook in this three-hour private class. You'll work through each recipe step-by-step, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian wines. Your host is part of Le Cesarine, a network of passionate home cooks across Italy who teach in their own kitchens. Families of any age are welcome.

Ceramic Painting in Bali

Pick a ceramic piece and glaze it with colours of your choice during this two-and-a-half-hour Bali workshop. You'll work at your own pace in a relaxed studio setting, sipping a drink and nibbling shared plates whilst your creation takes shape. Your finished piece fires and ships to you within days, giving you a handmade memento that's genuinely yours, not a mass-produced trinket.

Jubilee Golf Car Tour

Explore six of Rome's most significant churches in a single three-hour golf cart tour, including the three papal basilicas central to the Jubilee tradition. You'll pass through at least one holy door and discover layers of spiritual and artistic heritage across St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, plus Saint Clement, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and Holy Spirit in Sassia. An informed guide connects each site's role in the Jubilee's themes of renewal and redemption.

Jet Surf in Corsica

Ride a hydrofoil board engineered to F1 standards across Corsican waters at speeds up to 65 km/h. This one-hour session teaches you to carve and launch above the surface whilst a support boat tracks your progress and offers real-time coaching. Boards are modern and responsive; instructors handle all setup and safety gear, making it accessible even if you've never tried anything like it.

Private Transfer : Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome (or Return)

Skip the port hassle with a private car between Civitavecchia cruise terminal and Rome city centre or airports. Your driver meets you at the port, handles the route in under two hours, and deposits you refreshed at your destination. Modern vehicles, professional operators, and door-to-door service mean you arrive on your own schedule, not a tour bus's.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $215

With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

Learn to make three Italian classics—pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisù—in a 17th-century palazzo with Tiziana, a certified pesto specialist. This two-hour hands-on class covers technique from scratch, starting with the mortar-and-pestle method for authentic pesto. You'll prepare each dish, taste your work, and leave with the confidence to recreate them at home. All equipment, ingredients, prosecco, and brunch are provided.

Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris

Taste five natural wines paired with cheese in a relaxed Canal Saint-Martin wine bar run by Brave and Olivia, seasoned advocates of low-intervention winemaking. Unlike formal Parisian tastings, this 90-minute session happens in a neighbourhood haunt where wine chat flows freely and pretension stays at the door. Brave's decade-plus track record in Paris's natural wine scene means you'll learn what makes these bottles different—funky, alive, occasionally cloudy—without the lecture-hall vibe.

Transport from Palermo airport to Cefalù

Private transfer service from Palermo airport to Cefalù, taking roughly 90 minutes. The driver handles the route personally, adjusting the atmosphere to suit your mood—whether you want chat or quiet. Climate-controlled vehicle, complimentary water, and onboard Wi-Fi included. Fuel and motorway tolls covered. Works for families with infants (prams and specialist seats available) and all mobility levels.

1h 30mfrom AUD $291

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

MILAN: Private Golf-Cart Tour

Cover Milan's major sights in three hours aboard a private electric golf-cart with a knowledgeable local driver. Move between Sforza Castle, Brera's artistic quarters, Roman ruins, and the contemporary CityLife district without the fatigue of walking. Tailored to your pace, the tour balances Milan's medieval heritage with its contemporary edge, letting you absorb the energy of Italy's most cosmopolitan city comfortably.

Tokyo: Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last Samurai

Train in Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship at the actual Hino Dojo in Tokyo, where the legendary Shinsengumi—the final samurai warriors—once honed their craft during the Edo period. Over two hours, you'll handle a real katana and wooden sword under guidance from Masao Inoue, a direct descendant of Shinsengumi leadership, learning the discipline and technique that defined these historical fighters in their hometown.

Sumi-e Ink Painting Suiboku-Ga Workshop in a Japanese Teahouse

Explore Suiboku-ga, the water-ink painting tradition, in an intimate teahouse setting led by accomplished artist Rensui. Over one hour, you'll learn how varying water ratios create depth and texture, watch a live demonstration, then paint your own piece on a surface of your choice. You'll leave with a finished artwork and a packet of green tea from Tsukiji's renowned Uogashi Meicha as a keepsake.

Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

Spend 90 minutes at Sake Pairing Bar Potan in Osaka's Fukushima neighbourhood learning directly from the bar's owner, a former sake brewery craftsman. This guided tasting walks you through sake's history, production methods, and flavour profiles whilst sampling premium selections paired with three seasonal Japanese dishes. The intimate, traditionally designed space creates an unhurried setting for genuine conversation about Japanese culture and craft.

Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda

Master everyday Japanese home cooking in Osaka's Umeda district over two hours. You'll prepare a complete meal using supermarket staples alongside an instructor who walks you through technique and ingredient selection. Choose from five set menus ranging from ginger-grilled pork with miso soup to takoyaki and bento boxes. The class focuses on recipes you can replicate in your own kitchen, with practical guidance on navigating Japanese supermarkets to source what you need.

2 hoursfrom AUD $81

2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo

Skip the tourist crush at Shibuya and explore central Tokyo's actual neighbourhoods on two wheels. This 2.5-hour guided cycle covers backstreet alleys, hidden shopping arcades, and hole-in-the-wall food stalls where locals eat. Your guide shows you the parts of Tokyo that don't make postcards—quiet corners, family-run eateries serving proper regional dishes, and the rhythms of everyday city life. Late March through early April, you'll ride beneath cherry blossoms.

[1 Group Only] Explore Tokyo Ginza Food Tour for Family

A private three-hour food tour through Ginza's back alleys and neighbourhood haunts, reserved for your group alone. You'll cook two traditional Japanese dishes—okonomi-yaki or monja-yaki—alongside a local guide, then taste them with a drink of your choice. Rather than polished tourist spots, you'll discover where salarymen unwind and locals actually eat, with a photographer capturing the experience.

Kyoto Geisha Show Cultural Hour with an apprentice geisha, Maiko

Step into Kyoto's geisha world through a 90-minute encounter with a maiko apprentice. After a guided introduction to the tradition's history, training, and daily rituals, you'll watch an authentic dance performance accompanied by live music and storytelling. The session finishes with direct conversation, photographs, and time to ask questions—a rare chance to move beyond the mystique and hear firsthand accounts from someone actively practising this centuries-old craft.

Official Street Go Kart Tour Akihabara 2nd

Pilot a go-kart through Tokyo's streets dressed as your favourite anime, game, or comic character—the real deal, not a theme park. This 1h 40m–2 hour guided tour lets you steer an actual kart alongside professional drivers who keep the chaos legal and safe. Costume rental, fuel, and kart hire included. Expect adrenaline, odd looks from pedestrians, and genuine Tokyo street driving that's become a social-media staple for good reason.

1h 40m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $63

Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo!

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Japanese Katsu Curry Cooking Class–near YANAKA, Tokyo!

Learn to build katsu curry from the ground up at a home kitchen studio in Yanaka, Tokyo's old quarter. This 2.5-hour hands-on class teaches you to make curry roux and perfectly fried tonkatsu alongside a small group, guided by a home chef. You'll pick up substitution tricks for cooking back home and walk away with recipes and the confidence to recreate this Japanese comfort-food staple.

Okinawa East Coast 3-hour Marine Experience: Kayak or SUP

Paddle out from Sirumichu Beach on Okinawa's east coast to reach Hamahiga Island, a secluded destination only accessible by water. You'll choose between kayak or SUP, receive proper instruction from an English-speaking guide, and spend three hours exploring crystalline shallows and hidden stretches of sand. No prior paddling experience required—the guide covers safety, technique, and conditions before you launch.

Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more

Spend your evening exploring Fukuoka's nightlife scene with a guide who knows the city inside out. Over 3–4 hours, you'll hit the yatai food stalls for grilled skewers and ramen, then branch into izakayas, karaoke bars, or a riverside cruise depending on your mood. Your English or German-speaking guide shares local stories and steers you toward the spots where locals actually eat and drink, not tourist traps. Food and drinks are included on most itineraries.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $134

Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

A three-hour private evening with Kenji, a sake sommelier, visiting two to three neighbourhood bars across central Kyoto. You'll taste carefully paired drinks—sake, craft beer, or non-alcoholic options—alongside traditional pub fare. Kenji draws on years spent at a Hyogo brewery, where he tasted over a thousand sakes. This is nomi aruki, the Japanese bar-hopping experience, stripped of tourist crowds and built around what actually appeals to your palate and stomach.

Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food Tour with Tasting

Spend 90 minutes wandering Tsukiji's wholesale stalls with a local guide who'll unlock the market's rhythms and introduce you to the craftspeople behind Tokyo's finest seafood. You'll taste your way through the morning—premium sushi, grilled eel, Wagyu skewers, tamagoyaki—whilst learning how artisans source, cut, and preserve fish to coax out umami. The guide brings a curated wasabi selection that transforms each bite.

Sicilian Fresh Pasta Cooking Class – Arenella Experience

Roll up your sleeves and learn to shape two varieties of Sicilian pasta by hand using nothing but flour, eggs and technique passed down through generations. Based in Arenella, this 2.5-hour session walks you through the entire process under guidance, ending with a chance to taste what you've made alongside local wine. Small groups keep things relaxed and personal, making it equally suited to families, couples or solo travellers seeking an authentic kitchen moment rather than a tourist performance.

Private sailing tour with aperitif in Barcelona

Sail the Mediterranean aboard a private 43-foot boat for two hours, leaving Barcelona's crowds behind. You'll glide past the city's waterfront with a small group of friends or family, sipping Catalan aperitifs and taking in views that shift with the light. The boat moves at an unhurried pace—swim when you fancy, paddle surf if you're keen, or simply recline and let the sea air do the work. All fees included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $835

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