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Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics

A three-hour private walking tour through Ravenna, Italy's mosaic heartland. You'll explore World Heritage sites to understand why this town became capital three times over and developed its reputation for intricate tilework. The guide covers key historical periods while unpacking early Christian mosaic symbolism and techniques—giving you the context to read these ancient surfaces like a narrative.

Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide

A 3-hour private walking tour of Ravenna with a local guide reveals the city's extraordinary mosaic legacy and layered history spanning Roman and Byzantine periods. You'll explore well-preserved monuments and architectural gems that earned Ravenna its reputation as a centre of artistic achievement. Your guide unpacks how this small Adriatic town became a powerhouse of early Christian and imperial culture, with stories embedded in the intricate tilework and stonework around every corner.

Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance

A three-hour guided tour of Vatican City's artistic treasures, moving from the Pio-Clementine Museums through Renaissance masterworks to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgment. You'll walk past classical sculptures including the Laocoon group, navigate the 16th-century Gallery of Maps, step into the Raphael and Borgia apartments where popes once lived, then stand beneath one of history's most commanding frescoes. Skip-the-line access and a licensed guide lead you through galleries most visitors queue hours to see, finishing at the entrance to Saint Peter's Basilica.

2 hours tour on boat to Polignano a mare

A two-hour boat journey departing Monopoli that hugs the Adriatic coastline toward Polignano a Mare, stopping at sea caves, rocky outcrops steeped in local lore, and the dramatic Lama Monachile inlet. You'll swim in transparent waters, taste fresh aperitifs aboard, and pay respects at Domenico Modugno's seaside statue whilst hearing the Apulian legend's story. Local crew with genuine maritime knowledge steer the experience.

Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, cut, and cook fresh pasta from scratch on a Rome rooftop, then master two classic Italian cocktails in a hands-on three-hour session. A small group works alongside a local chef, moving through each technique at a relaxed pace before sitting down together to eat what you've made. The setting overlooks the city, the instruction is practical rather than theatrical, and you'll leave knowing how to recreate both dishes at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Rome Key Sights Golf Cart Tour | Private & Groups

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Key Sights Golf Cart Tour | Private & Groups

Cruise Rome's layered streets in a golf cart, blending classical landmarks with neighbourhood gems over two-and-a-half to three hours. Navigate ancient piazzas, Renaissance fountains and soaring churches from a vantage that lets you cover ground without the walk-fatigue. Small groups (up to seven) gather at convenient spots, or book privately with hotel collection and a local guide who reads the city's texture—the stories embedded in stonework and street patterns that casual tourists miss.

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $624

Wine Tasting Tour in Nice - Early evening - Small groups

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Wine Tasting Tour in Nice - Early evening - Small groups

A 3-hour evening wine tour through Nice's older quarters, stopping at two established wine bars to taste six Provence vintages paired with local cured meats, cheeses, and Niçoise bites like pissaladière and barbajuans. You'll learn how to identify flavour profiles and understand the region's winemaking heritage whilst wandering between Place Masséna and Place Garibaldi with a small group. The tour wraps with gelato.

Paris Watercolor Workshop – Create Your Own Framed Paris Souvenir

Spend nearly three hours painting watercolours at one of three iconic Parisian locations—the Seine, a garden near Petit Palais, or La Madeleine's columns. You'll work through a beginner-friendly process with a professional artist, using provided materials and easel, and walk away with your finished piece already framed. No experience necessary; families and solo travellers alike work at their own rhythm in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Bordeaux Evening Food Tour : Local Delicacies

Aurélien, a former English teacher with clear diction, guides you through Bordeaux's culinary heart over three-and-a-half hours. You'll visit family-owned shops, taste regional wines paired with local cheeses, and sample artisanal breads, charcuterie and patisserie that together constitute a proper meal. The route weaves through centuries-old streets with anecdotes about the city woven throughout. You leave with his curated list of neighbourhood restaurants.

Baptism in Paragliding in La Clusaz

Launch from La Clusaz at 1,858 metres and ride thermals above the Aravis range on a tandem paragliding flight. An experienced pilot handles the wing while you soak in 10–15 minutes of unobstructed views across the French Alps. The one-hour outing includes cable car access in summer, making it accessible for first-timers with no prior skills required.

The Brunch That Feels Like a Love Letter to France

Spend 90 minutes at Emma's table in Nice for a French brunch that unfolds course by course. She cooks everything from scratch, blending classical technique with her own creative riffs. Expect constant motion from the kitchen—plates arrive throughout the experience, each one a conversation starter. You'll leave having eaten well and laughed harder, the kind of meal that feels less like service and more like being adopted into someone's inner circle for the morning.

Desire on Display: The Homoerotic Louvre Tour (Max 6 people)

A carefully curated small-group tour through the Louvre examining how desire, the male form, and same-sex relationships shaped artistic vision across nine millennia. With no more than six people, you'll navigate galleries from ancient Mesopotamia to 19th-century France, uncovering the rivalries and romantic entanglements of Renaissance masters—Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo—and how their personal lives leaked into their brushwork. Religious narratives served as cover for painters to explore sexuality and masculine beauty with remarkable frankness.

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes

Pilot your own jet ski around Magnetic Island's Five Beach Bay for 90 minutes of coastal exploration. Departing from Horseshoe Bay, you'll navigate eight bays—seven reachable only by water—past granite outcrops, sea caves, and remote beaches. A local guide leads the way, sharing insights on marine ecosystems and wildlife while you spot turtles, rays, dolphins, and raptors. Stop for swims in sheltered coves and take home professional photos from your adventure.

Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Spend three to four hours exploring the Gold Coast's craft beer scene with a local guide. Visit three working breweries, taste their signature brews, and learn how the region's hop industry has flourished. Small groups keep things intimate whilst you chat directly with brewers and discover what sets each operation apart. The tour departs from designated Gold Coast meeting points—note that it's roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD to the starting location.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $159

Osaka Japanese Cooking And Matcha Class near Osaka Castle

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Osaka Japanese Cooking And Matcha Class near Osaka Castle

Work through classic Osaka recipes with a local chef in a two-hour hands-on class near the castle. You'll prepare dishes from scratch, whisking matcha and building flavour as you go, then sit down to eat what you've made. The chef—often a seasoned home cook—guides you through techniques at your pace, whether you've never chopped an onion or you're keen to refine your knife skills. Perfect for groups wanting to cook together rather than just watch.

Private Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Yokohama City

Direct private sedan or van service from Haneda Airport to your Yokohama hotel, with your driver waiting at arrivals holding a Cherry Tomato sign. Groups of up to 8 passengers travel in comfort without the hassle of queuing for taxis or navigating public transport with luggage. Your driver handles baggage and takes you straight to your accommodation in Kanagawa prefecture. Journey takes roughly two hours depending on traffic.

2 hoursfrom AUD $236

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )

Pedal through Arashiyama's quiet lanes on this three-hour family ride designed around young children. You'll cover roughly 7km on standard bikes, steering clear of central Kyoto's congestion and exploring the neighbourhood's residential backstreets instead. The route prioritises safety with a relaxed pace, specialised seating for smaller riders, and an experienced bilingual guide who knows the terrain. Light refreshments are included. Book as a family unit of up to four; additional riders incur extra fees.

Osaka: Namba Local Food Walking Tour (Taste 15 Dishes)

This three-hour walking tour takes you through Osaka's neighbourhood laneways where residents actually gather to eat, steering clear of the usual tourist traps. Your guide leads you to small family-run shops and eateries, where you'll sample fifteen dishes ranging from crispy kushikatsu skewers and pleated gyoza to fresh sashimi. Between bites, you'll pick up stories about how Osaka's food culture shaped the city itself and what matters to the people who live here.

Half Day Izu Kogen Highlands Downhill Cycling Tour

Roll down Japan's Izu Kogen Highlands on two wheels, starting from Mt. Omuro's peak and finishing near the coast. This 3.5-hour descent covers roughly 40km through volcanic plateaus, forest passages and open valleys, with a local English-speaking guide handling navigation and the chairlift ride up. Bike, helmet, insurance and all gear supplied—you just pedal.

Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital Asuka Nara

Step into a century-old soy sauce brewery in Nara and press your own batch using traditional wooden equipment. After touring the fermentation rooms at this family-run operation since 1918, you'll extract moromi by hand, bottle your creation with a custom label, and taste the raw product alongside silken tofu. The experience wraps with local mitarashi dumplings dressed in the brewery's signature sauce.

Yarra River Waterbike Tour

Pedal a human-powered waterbike down Melbourne's Yarra River in 90 minutes, steering through urban landmarks and leafy river pockets without an engine's roar. You'll glide past iconic bridges and city architecture whilst the gentle current carries you through one of Australia's most recognisable waterways. The bikes produce zero emissions, keeping the river ecosystem undisturbed, and the low-slung perspective puts you at water level for angles most visitors miss. Lifejacket included; public transport stops nearby.

Private Candle Massage In Da Nang

A 90-minute private candle massage in Da Nang blends heated wax infusions with therapeutic touch. Specially prepared candles—soy or beeswax with coconut, almond, and jojoba oils—melt into warm treatments massaged directly onto skin. The technique combines scent work with tactile relaxation, targeting circulation, skin hydration, and mental calm. An English-, Japanese-, or Mandarin-speaking therapist guides the session, with tea and light refreshments included.

Half Day Cat Cat Village Tour Guided from Sapa

A guided walk through Cat Cat Village, the nearest settlement to Sapa, home to the Black Hmong people. Spend two hours exploring terraced paddies and traditional ways of life in Muong Hoa Valley, at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. Your local English-speaking guide handles transport from town and entrance fees, leaving you free to take in the layered landscape and learn how villagers have farmed these slopes for generations.

Hoa Lo Prison and Little Paris Tour in Hanoi (French Quarter)

This three-hour walking tour traces Hanoi's layered past through the French Quarter, where Belle Époque villas and tree-lined boulevards reveal the city's colonial chapter. You'll visit the Government Guesthouse, the ornate Opera House, and Hoa Lo Prison—a sobering testament to Vietnamese resistance during both French rule and the American war. The architecture blends European grandeur with Southeast Asian character, creating a distinctive Indochinese style found nowhere else. Your guide unpacks how these landmarks shaped modern Vietnam's identity.

Surf Lesson in Canary Islands

A two-hour surf lesson in the Canary Islands designed to get you riding waves regardless of experience. You'll work with instructors who prioritise building genuine connections alongside teaching technique. The school provides boards for all abilities, wetsuits, leashes, and wax. Small group sessions focus on practical skills and the communal spirit that makes surfing worthwhile, combining ocean time with a grounded approach to the sport.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125

Malaga : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Malaga : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Navigate Málaga's old quarters and coastal landmarks with a local guide who shapes the route to suit your interests. This private walking tour runs 2–8 hours and starts from your hotel or cruise terminal. Your guide checks in beforehand to learn what you want to see—whether that's the cathedral exterior, art museums, or quieter neighbourhood corners—so you skip the tourist traps and hit what actually matters to you.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $75

The wonders of architecture 2 hours on foot in Barcelona

★ 5.0 (23)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

The wonders of architecture 2 hours on foot in Barcelona

Walk through two centuries of Barcelona's architectural evolution in two hours, tracking the shift from Gothic quarters to Gaudí's flamboyant modernisme. This guided stroll unpacks the city's most striking buildings—their shapes, materials, and the stories of the wealthy industrialists who commissioned them. You'll learn why Catalan architects broke the rules and what those broken rules meant for the wider city. Led by guides who know the backstreets and the reasoning behind each façade.

2 hoursfrom AUD $42

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

"Madrid : Panoramic views in Tuk Tuk"

Zip through Madrid's streets in a tuk tuk, taking in the city from a vantage point most visitors miss. This flexible tour runs from 1 to 8 hours, letting you set the pace—cruise past the Plaza de Cibeles, explore the upmarket Salamanca Quarter, or chart your own route through the capital's neighborhoods. You get private transport with a local perspective, minus the stuffiness of a tour bus.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $82

Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting

★ 5.0 (23)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting

Spend two hours at a high-altitude vineyard in the Canary Islands learning how organic grapes thrive in mountain conditions. Your guide walks you through the vines, explains the techniques that keep this steep terrain productive, then you taste several wines paired with local snacks in the quiet hilltop setting. The views stretch across the island, the air is crisp, and you'll understand why this pocket of Spain makes distinctive bottles.

2 hoursfrom AUD $109

★ 5.0 (23)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Private Bike Tour Seville

Explore Seville on two wheels with a knowledgeable local who shapes the route around your interests. This three-hour private bike tour covers the neighbourhoods and landmarks you want to see, stopping freely for drinks and tapas along the way. You'll pick your start time from the shop in central Seville and leave with a map packed with insider tips to guide your further explorations. The ride works at a relaxed pace—no racing, just getting to know how locals actually move through the city.

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour

A private 3.5-hour guided tour of Rome's three most significant ancient sites. Skip the queues at the Colosseum and explore both levels where gladiators once fought, then walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a blue-badge guide who contextualises the ruins and brings emperors, senators, and everyday Romans to life. You'll move through two millennia of political intrigue, architecture, and daily life across streets where Julius Caesar himself once walked.

Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother

Learn to cook Roman dishes in a three-hour class led by Janice and Francesca, who channel their grandmother's decades of restaurant expertise. You'll master gnocchi and other Italian staples, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine. The focus is practical technique and family recipes you'll want to recreate at home.

Walking Tour Vietri Sul Mare: ceramics town on the Amalfi Coast

Explore Vietri Sul Mare, the Amalfi Coast's ceramics heartland, on a 1 hour 15 minute walking tour led by a local guide. Wind through narrow streets lined with workshops to understand how artisans developed the distinctive hand-painted earthenware style that defines the region. See potters at work, visit viewpoints overlooking the coastline, and taste a regional speciality to complete your introduction to this colourful working town.

Discover scuba diving in Brindisi

Learn to scuba dive in Brindisi's clear Adriatic waters on this introductory 2-hour experience. You'll descend to 6 metres alongside a qualified instructor who guides you through every step—from gear check to surfacing. The shallow depth and expert supervision make this accessible even if you've never breathed underwater before. You'll finish with an internationally recognised PADI Intro Scuba Diver certificate, your official entry ticket into diving.

Speleology, Exploration inside a secret cave

Drop into an underground world on this three-hour guided caving expedition in France. You'll navigate passages carved by millennia of flowing water, discovering geological formations and subterranean chambers few see. The guide reveals how water shapes the cave system whilst you get a genuine sense of what lies beneath the surface—including the chance to eat lunch surrounded by rock and darkness.

3 hoursfrom AUD $114

Nice: Sunset & Homemade Apéritif in a historic Land Rover !

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Nice: Sunset & Homemade Apéritif in a historic Land Rover !

Climb into a vintage 1995 Land Rover Defender and explore the winding coastal roads around Villefranche-sur-Mer, stopping at a secluded vantage point to watch the Mediterranean light fade. Share locally-sourced wine and homemade tapenade as the sky shifts colour, then head back through the hillside villages as dusk settles. Two and a half hours of slow travel with a fellow driver who knows where the best light lingers.

Macaroons lessons with Flora

Learn to craft French macarons in a local's apartment near Strasbourg Saint-Denis with Flora, a chef who'll walk you through the history and hands-on technique of these delicate pastries. You'll make two flavours of your choice from five options, take home your creations, and enjoy coffee or tea throughout the two-hour session. Classes run in French, English, or Spanish.

Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France

Explore the layered identity of Nice's oldest quarter, where Italian influences and French refinement collide across centuries of architecture. This 2–3 hour guided walk threads through medieval laneways and 19th-century facades, revealing how Nice's strategic position between two cultures shaped its streets, markets and local character. You'll encounter working produce stalls, heritage shops and the stories behind them—a neighbourhood that feels distinctly separate from the rest of France.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $170

Celuk Bali Silver Class: Hands-On Silver Making Class

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Indonesia

Celuk Bali Silver Class: Hands-On Silver Making Class

Learn silversmithing from Balinese artisans in Celuk over three hours. You'll hammer, shape and finish your own piece of jewellery from raw silver, working alongside craftspeople in their workshop. The class covers design through to completion, and you'll walk away with a wearable piece you've made yourself. Materials, tools, refreshments and Wi-Fi included. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie

A three-hour guided walk through Île de la Cité traces Paris's medieval roots across three architectural landmarks. You'll explore Sainte Chapelle's soaring stained glass, move through the Conciergerie's former royal chambers and revolutionary prison cells, and enter Notre Dame Cathedral. When the Conciergerie closes for renovation in 2026, the itinerary pivots to the Cluny Museum's medieval collections instead. This is essential groundwork for understanding how Gothic style took root in the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1336

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