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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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Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

Cook authentic Sicilian dishes in a local's apartment overlooking the archaeological park. This three-hour class teaches you genuine recipes passed down through generations, with hands-on instruction from a Sicilian cook who explains the cultural roots and modern tweaks of each dish. You'll leave with the confidence to recreate these meals at home. Refreshments including wine, coffee, and water feature throughout.

Syracuse private boat with aperitif

A two-hour private boat journey along Syracuse's coastline, launching from Ortigia's baroque waterfront and pushing northward past dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes. You'll cruise past the cathedral and Maniace fortress before anchoring in a secluded cove for a swim in the Ionian Sea, with Sicilian charcuterie and prosecco served on deck.

cooking class Pizza with a View of Florence Cathedral

Learn to shape and top authentic Italian pizza on a sixth-floor terrace overlooking Florence's cathedral. This two-hour class with a professional chef covers dough preparation through baking, with all equipment provided. You'll cook your own dinner while sipping Tuscan wine and taking in sweeping views of the city's most iconic landmark.

Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki

Dress in one of over 100 traditional kimonos and explore Nagasaki's historic Dejima district as it was during the Edo period. A professional dresser outfits you in roughly 20 minutes, complete with a simple hairstyle, then you're free to wander the atmospheric streets for the remainder of your two-hour window. The experience works rain or shine—indoor photo spots in the Chief Factor's Residence keep you covered on poor-weather days.

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

Spend 90 minutes at Poggio del Moro, a working winery and art space in Val D'Orcia's rolling countryside. Walk through functioning vineyards, the oil mill, and barrel cellars with Tatiana or a wine specialist, learning how the estate produces organic wines without synthetic pesticides or heavy-handed processing. Taste three wines paired with house bruschetta in an intimate setting that doubles as a contemporary art venue.

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Sunday Tour

Navigate the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on Sunday with Mike, a seasoned guide who's spent two decades unpacking the collections' stories. This 2 hour 20 minute tour trades skip-the-line perks for expert commentary and accessible pricing. You'll move through Renaissance masterworks and sacred spaces with someone who knows the building's history intimately and explains it without pretension. Ideal for first-timers wanting substance without the premium price tag.

Street Food Tasting bar + one hour Thai Cooking

Spend 1–2 hours learning to prepare an authentic Thai main course from a working chef, then taste street food classics like spring rolls and fried banana. You'll visit a local produce market to see where ingredients come from, gaining insight into how Thai home cooks source their staples. All materials, water, and a digital recipe book are provided so you can recreate dishes at home.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $75

Thai Boxing Lesson, family and Kids Friendly

★ 5.0 (22)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Thailand

Thai Boxing Lesson, family and Kids Friendly

Train Muay Thai alongside local fighters at a rooftop gym in Thailand. This 60–90 minute session covers warm-up drills and foundational boxing techniques under professional guidance, perfect for families wanting hands-on experience rather than spectating. You'll work in small groups alongside dedicated boxers who train here daily, with children welcome when supervised by an adult.

Family cooking class

A three-hour Italian cooking class where families learn to hand-roll pasta and prepare traditional dishes using certified organic, locally sourced ingredients. You'll work in a kitchen stocked with estate-grown produce and extra virgin olive oil, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and oil tastings. The instructor champions minimal processing and in-house production—no shortcuts, no supermarket staples. Gluten-free and children-focused menus available on request.

Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya at private house

Spend two hours with a certified wagashi instructor in a residential Shibuya home learning to shape fruit daifuku mochi and nerikiri confections by hand. You'll discover the stories behind these sweets, practise a basic tea ceremony, and leave with handwritten recipes to recreate them at home. The intimate setting feels less like a classroom and more like cooking with a skilled family member, complete with fresh matcha to sip while you work.

Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master

Spend 2.5 hours bar-hopping through Tokyo's neighbourhood drinking culture with a local guide. You'll hit two traditional izakayas in Ueno, Shinbashi, or Ikebukuro—the kind of cramped, unpretentious spots where salarymen unwind and regulars occupy the same stools year after year. Each venue comes with a drink and a small dish, giving you a genuine taste of how Tokyoites actually socialise after work, away from the polished tourist circuits.

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $48

Private Curated Tour | Hidden Gems & Must Sees in Tokyo

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private Curated Tour | Hidden Gems & Must Sees in Tokyo

Walk through Harajuku and Shibuya with a local guide who knows where the crowds thin out and the real character emerges. This 3–7 hour private tour threads between fashion districts, street-level food vendors, and subculture hotspots, offering a ground-level read on what drives Tokyo's restless energy. Your guide captures photos at key spots and explains the trends and obsessions animating modern Japan's most visible neighbourhoods.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $134

Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Charms Private Customizable Half Day

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Charms Private Customizable Half Day

A private 3–4 hour tour of Hanoi shaped around what interests you. Your guide steers you through the city's quieter corners—Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Complex without the queues, the French Quarter's colonial streets, and the Old Quarter's dense network of alleys where locals actually live. Morning or afternoon slots fit your rhythm. You're not herded; you're guided.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $59

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Kyoto Ramen Tour

Taste two distinctly different ramen bowls across Kyoto's noodle landscape on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Start with coffee or tea whilst your guide unpacks the history of Kyoto ramen and maps out the stops ahead. You'll visit a traditional ramen shop and a contemporary spot, sampling half-size portions of each to compare styles and techniques. A knowledgeable local steers you through both kitchens, explaining what makes each bowl tick.

Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)

Explore Nijo Castle's military and political secrets with a bilingual guide who unpacks the Shogun era beyond standard tourist narratives. This focused 3-hour small-group tour (max 8 people) walks through the fortress, Ninomaru Palace, and gardens, revealing hidden architectural systems, samurai protocols, and the daily realities of feudal power that textbooks gloss over. Entrance and matcha tea included.

Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop

Learn taiko drumming directly from an internationally recognised instructor in this 90-minute Tokyo workshop. You'll master foundational techniques, rhythm patterns, and perform both traditional and contemporary pieces. Eva, a Cornell University taiko founder and Tokyo University of the Arts award winner, guides you through hands-on training with professional drums, then presents a short performance and historical context. You'll leave with a personalised video of yourself playing.

2 Hours Mochi &Nerikiri Making & Matcha Class in Bunkyo

Master the craft of mochi and nerikiri (Japanese decorative sweets) in a small group setting within a traditional Tokyo home overlooking the Kanda River. This two-hour class teaches both classical and contemporary techniques in English, with recipes designed to be manageable enough to recreate once you're home. Limited to four participants, the intimate session creates space for genuine hands-on learning rather than passive observation.

Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

Walk through Ancient Rome's most celebrated monuments with an archaeology specialist guiding you solo for 2 hours 45 minutes. You'll explore the Roman Forum's layered ruins, climb Palatine Hill where legend places Rome's founding, then move through the Colosseum's massive stone structure. Your guide unpacks the empire's political machinations, engineering prowess, and the brutal spectacles that once drew crowds here. Entry tickets included; move at your own rhythm.

One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

Walk through Australia's working coral farm to see how reef restoration happens on the ground. Over 75 minutes, guides show you the breeding tanks, juvenile colonies, and outplanting operations that are actively rebuilding damaged reefs. You'll see species at different growth stages and learn what makes some corals resilient while others struggle. Bring a phone—they loan a lens filter to capture the actual colours you're seeing without the blue-water distortion.

Sailing excursion Gulf of Cagliari

Sail out from Cagliari into the Gulf to explore the Sella del Diavolo, a dramatic coastal landmark on Sardinia's shoreline. This three-hour boat trip takes you past secluded inlets and into turquoise shallows where you can swim and snorkel. Your skipper shares local history and geology as you drift along the rocky formations. A light aperitif rounds out the afternoon. Small group size keeps things intimate and unhurried.

Chocolate Experience at La Fabbrica del Cioccolato in Milan

Step into Enrico Rizzi's bean-to-bar workshop in central Milan to trace chocolate from farm to finished product. This one-hour experience walks you through cocoa processing stages, includes a 360° video tour of a working plantation, and finishes with a guided tasting of single-origin bars. You'll leave understanding what makes each origin distinct.

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

Watch Vivid Sydney's electric light installations paint the harbour from Heaven, an intimate 40-person catamaran with multiple viewing decks. This 90-minute float past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park comes with passed canapés, one complimentary drink and plenty of deck space to chase the perfect shot. The luxury vessel's split-level design means you'll find an unobstructed angle whether conditions turn choppy or the crowds press in.

Private Boat Tour on Royal Ocean Yacht, Tenerife

Explore Tenerife's waters aboard a spacious motor yacht with a crew of two, built for comfort and adventure. This three-hour private charter takes you into waters where whales breach naturally, followed by a snorkelling stop at anchor with full gear provided. You'll cruise past the dramatic Los Cristianos Cliffs—riddled with caves and frequented by dolphins—whilst enjoying lunch, drinks, and the boat's multiple decks. Ideal for couples seeking a sunset escape or groups wanting exclusive ocean time.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1253

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking

Eat at a Salernese cook's kitchen table for 2.5 hours, watching them prepare a four-course meal from recipes guarded in family archives. This is Cesarine—a network spanning 500+ Italian cities where home cooks invite strangers in to cook and eat together. You'll taste regional wines, sit down to pasta and meat courses, then dessert. No restaurant formality, just a real Italian table.

Private Transfer from Rome to Naples or vice versa.

A straightforward point-to-point transfer between Rome and Naples with an experienced driver who knows the Campania region well. The 3–4 hour journey covers roughly 240 kilometres via motorway, with stops possible at sites en route if you wish. Vehicles range from sedans to minibuses depending on group size. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with WiFi, cold water, and optional commentary in English or Spanish.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $430

Activity in Spa 1 hour Massages Ritual Borealdreams

★ 5.0 (21)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Spain

Activity in Spa 1 hour Massages Ritual Borealdreams

Spend an hour at this Spa facility in Spain combining warm-water relaxation with a tailored massage. Begin in the jacuzzi while nature scenes play overhead, then move to a treatment chosen from the centre's range or recommended by their therapists. You'll leave with a clear head and settled body. Towels, robe and slippers provided.

Sunset at 2,500m in Sierra Nevada

Drive 39 km into Spain's Sierra Nevada to 2,500m for sunset views across the peninsula's highest peaks. This three-to-four-hour outing departs Granada by van, with brief scenic stops en route, then a gentle ten-minute walk through a ravine to watch day's end paint the mountain landscape. Wildlife sightings—golden eagles, wild horses, mountain goats—are possible. You'll have use of hiking poles and professional camera equipment to capture the light show.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $77

Barcelona Sunset Private Sailing & Live Spanish Guitar & open Bar

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Barcelona Sunset Private Sailing & Live Spanish Guitar & open Bar

Sail out from Barcelona as daylight fades into dusk aboard a compact modern yacht with up to seven fellow passengers. A skilled skipper guides you across calm waters whilst a Spanish guitarist performs live, the city skyline glowing amber and crimson behind you. The boat stocks wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and nibbles—everything included to let you simply settle into the evening and watch the Mediterranean shift from blue to black.

Cádiz Tapa (food) and walking Tour - Half-Day Private tour

Walk Cádiz's oldest streets with a local guide who knows every corner and story. Over three hours, you'll navigate narrow plazas and ancient laneways, stopping at two neighbourhood tapa bars to taste eight local dishes paired with three regional wines or soft drinks. This isn't a rush through highlights—it's a slow reveal of how locals actually eat and drink in Spain's most enduring city.

Sevilla: Essential Private Tour

A two-hour private walking tour of Seville's historic centre, led by a local guide who navigates you through the city's layered past. Starting at Plaza Nueva, you'll encounter the Cathedral's exterior—one of Europe's grandest—before moving to the Alcázar palace, recognisable from Game of Thrones and other productions. The tour takes in Plaza de España's architectural splendour and winds through Santa Cruz, the former Jewish quarter with its maze of narrow, flower-draped streets.

Cocktail course Mallorca

Learn mixology at a beachfront bar school in Cala d'Or over two hours with a professional bartender. You'll craft two cocktails of your choice (alcoholic or virgin), work with house-made syrups and bitters, and understand how flavour composition works behind the bar. The setting overlooks the harbour with nibbles, infused water, and an aperitif included.

Sabre the Moment: Cava Sabrage Class in Barcelona

Master the art of sabrage in Barcelona—the theatrical technique of slicing open a cava bottle with a blade. Over 90 minutes, you'll learn the history and mechanics of this tradition, watch live demos, and take your turn decapitating a bottle of local Penedès cava with a machete. Afterwards, gather in a speakeasy setting to drink your spoils alongside cheese, olives, and bread.

Guided tour glass in hand with wine tasting directly from the barrel

Spend 90 minutes at Dominio de Cair exploring how this Spanish winery approaches viticulture and production. You'll walk through the cellars with a guide, taste straight from oak barrels to understand the wines mid-fermentation, then settle in to sample three finished wines paired with a substantial charcuterie and cheese spread. It's a hands-on introduction to what makes their approach distinctive, without the usual tasting-room formality.

Madrid Walking Tour: Immersive with Actors | City Voice

Walk Madrid's streets while actors perform scenes at historic locations, their dialogue delivered through wireless headsets with cinematic sound. This 1 hour 25 minute tour blends theatre with sightseeing, placing you centre-stage as characters reveal the city's stories. Small groups move through Madrid's landmarks—plazas, buildings, neighbourhoods—with professional performers transforming ordinary spots into dramatic moments. You'll hear English or Spanish audio tailored to the action unfolding around you.

Alcala de Herares : Rome until its legacy as a UNESCO Heritage Site

Explore Alcalá de Henares through dramatised storytelling and interactive play rather than dry facts. This 2-hour 15-minute walking tour combines archival research with performance: actors recreate pivotal moments, giant maps and photographs bring streets alive, and games reveal how Cervantes, religious movements, and Renaissance scholars shaped this UNESCO town. You'll visit the Cathedral, University, Calle Mayor, and sites connected to Spain's literary giant, guided by someone who knows these stones intimately.

Private Tour of Essential Malaga

A guided private exploration of Malaga's compact historic centre, covering 2 or 3 hours depending on your pace. Begin at Constitution Square and meander through the old quarter past the Cathedral—notable for its single completed tower—then move through San Agustín towards the Picasso Museum and a traditional bodega. The longer option adds the hilltop Alcazaba fortress with entry included, plus the Malaga Museum where Picasso was born. Your guide handles logistics whilst you absorb centuries of Andalusian character without a crowd.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $167

Private Photo Shoot in Seville : Cathedral + Santa Cruz Quarter

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Private Photo Shoot in Seville : Cathedral + Santa Cruz Quarter

A 90-minute to 2-hour private photo session through Seville's Cathedral quarter and Santa Cruz neighbourhood, where a professional photographer guides you through the district's quietest courtyards and most photogenic alleyways. Rather than posing stiffly at famous landmarks, you'll walk naturally through orange-tree-lined streets and flower-draped corners while the photographer captures candid moments that reveal the neighbourhood's authentic character. Each shot gets professionally edited and delivered in high resolution.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $409

Jewish History of Seville - Private tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Jewish History of Seville - Private tour

A two-hour private walking tour through Seville's Jewish quarters traces the rise, flourishing, and expulsion of the city's medieval Jewish community. Your guide leads you through Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, uncovering the physical remnants and cultural imprints of centuries of Sephardic life. You'll encounter the streets, buildings, and stories that reveal how deeply this heritage shaped Seville's identity before the community's forced departure.

2 Hour Tasting of Overlooked Wines of Rome and Lazio

A focused two-hour wine tasting in Rome showcasing lesser-known producers from Lazio and beyond. Run since 2008, this session happens in a dedicated tasting room with no foot traffic or distractions. You'll taste six wines poured by people who know the winemakers personally—small operations making wine the old way, without the modern chemical arsenal. Bread and water included to pace your drinking and cleanse between pours.

2 hoursfrom AUD $133

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