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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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Traditional Japanese Knife Sharpening Class in Tokyo [EN OK!]

Spend two hours learning to sharpen Japanese knives the traditional way in Tokyo. A craftsperson guides you through steel grades, whetstone techniques, and blade maintenance fundamentals. You'll work hands-on with actual whetstones of varying grits, honing a practical skill whilst understanding the philosophy behind Japanese blade-craft. Walk away with your own sharpened knife—proof that you've absorbed something real.

Tokyo: Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience at Japanese room in Shibuya

Spend an hour in a traditional Shibuya tea room learning the precise movements and philosophy behind matcha preparation. A Japanese instructor guides you through whisking your own bowl, tasting premium leaf varieties, and understanding the meditative discipline woven into each gesture. You'll walk away with working knowledge of ceremony etiquette, photographs of your session, and a tangible sense of why this ritual has endured for centuries.

Bar Hopping Tour with a local Guide in Shinjuku

Explore Shinjuku's after-dark character across three carefully chosen bars in this 3–3.5 hour guided crawl. Your host, Shingo, pulls back the curtain on what locals actually frequent—from the Godzilla statue precinct to host bars and neighbourhood drinking spots—rather than the polished tourist veneer. You'll navigate safely through neon-soaked streets, try draught beers like Sapporo, and hear stories about the district's quirks and history. Each bar accepts cards; you settle your own tab.

3 hours – 3h 30mfrom AUD $142

★ 5.0 (21)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Experience Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

Spend two and a half hours in a Tokyo kitchen learning to craft sushi from scratch. You'll roll nigiri and maki, prepare two accompanying dishes, and discover the Japanese ingredients and seasonings that define the cuisine. The instructor demonstrates each technique before you take the lead, so you leave with genuine skills rather than just tourist photos. Vegetarian options available on request.

Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide Street Food Small Group 2Hr

A two-hour guided tasting through Warorot Market led by a local food expert, stopping at three Michelin-recognised vendors. You'll work through Hakka-style pink noodles at Thana Ocha, steamed rice skin dumplings, Thai fried dough, and other neighbourhood staples that regulars actually eat. Small group size means a genuine pace—no rushing between bites. The guide picks the stops, so you taste what matters rather than tourist defaults.

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.

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.

Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included)

Navigate the Louvre's 35,000 artworks with a knowledgeable guide over 2.5 hours, skipping the queues with reserved entry. You'll stand before Leonardo's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and lesser-known treasures scattered throughout the museum's galleries. Your guide connects the dots between epochs and styles, transforming what could be an overwhelming visit into a curated journey. Available as semi-private or fully private.

Private Walking Tour of Omaha Beach and American Cemetery

Walk the grounds of Omaha Beach with a guide who reconstructs the D-Day landings through soldier accounts—German and American perspectives alike. You'll move across the Easy Red and Fox Green sectors, tracing the Atlantic Wall's Wn 62 strongpoint and the brutal fighting of 6 June 1944. The tour then moves inland to Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery, where nearly 9,300 servicemen and women are interred. Expect a physically demanding two hours covering difficult terrain and heavier subject matter.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris Highlights: Private Sidecar Tour

Tear through central Paris in a vintage sidecar, hitting the major monuments in sixty minutes. Your driver doubles as guide, narrating the history and hidden angles of each stop—Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Seine bridges, palace facades. Helmet, gloves, and blanket included. No entry fees or meal breaks, just wind-in-hair sightseeing for those juggling tight schedules or wanting a novelty spin on the standard tourist crawl.

Visits in Italian : Latin Quarter and the Seine ( 2 itineraries)

Explore Paris with a guide who speaks Italian, choosing between two distinct 2-hour routes through the city's most storied quarters. The Latin Quarter tour winds past Notre-Dame, the Panthéon and Shakespeare & Co on Monday and Friday mornings, while the Seine itinerary traces the royal heart—Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle, Pont Neuf and the Louvre—on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Both are intimate group experiences suited to all fitness levels.

Electric Scooter Excursion with Tapas Aperitif

Glide through Bayonne's riverside paths on a whisper-quiet, French-made electric scooter. This two-hour guided spin covers gentle towpath terrain with a certified instructor who'll get you comfortable within minutes. You'll pause halfway for tapas and a drink at La Guinguette, where your guide shares local history and wildlife insights. A low-impact way to see the landscape without engine noise or emissions.

Wine Tours and Tastings from Béziers

Spend three and a half hours rolling through Languedoc's wine country in a climate-controlled minivan, visiting local producers who'll walk you through their craft. You'll taste carefully selected wines straight from the source, guided by someone who knows these vineyards inside out. Choose between a small-group outing on Wednesday or Friday, or book a private tour Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday with flexible routing and hotel pickup included.

Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour in English

Spend 90 minutes at Château de Bonbonnet, a working gin distillery near Cognac, where you'll walk through juniper plantations, learn how berries transform into spirit, and explore the citrus greenhouse before sampling Citadelle Gin. Located just 15 minutes outside the town centre, this working producer offers a straightforward look at small-batch distillation methods without the marketing gloss.

Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop

Spend 80 minutes in a boutique Marseille wine shop tasting selections from three Enomatic machines, guided by Myles, a wine trader with two decades of import experience. He'll walk you through Provençal winemaking history, the organic and natural wine movements, and what's ahead for the region's producers, weaving in local geography, food pairings and insider tips on where the city's wine culture sits today.

From Louvre to Street Art - original museum guided tour (skip the line!)

This 2.5-hour Louvre tour bridges classical masterworks with contemporary street art, offering a fresh angle on the museum's most celebrated pieces. A licensed guide traces how modern artists have reinterpreted iconic works, weaving in lesser-known stories about the building itself and its underground artistic culture. Skip-the-line access gets you straight in. Ideal for mixed groups where tastes span both Renaissance paintings and urban creativity.

Paris: Segway Night highlights small group tour

Glide through central Paris on a Segway at dusk, covering iconic landmarks from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower in 90 minutes. Your guide leads a small group through the city's most photogenic quarters, pausing to share stories whilst you master the two-wheeled craft. Watch the pyramid illuminate as the sun drops and the tower sparkles against the night sky—a different vantage on familiar sights.

1h 30mfrom AUD $119

Paris by Night 2 Hour Private Golf Cart Tour

★ 5.0 (21)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris by Night 2 Hour Private Golf Cart Tour

Glide through Paris after dark in your own electric golf cart for two hours, taking in the city's most famous sights as they sparkle against the night sky. Your private group avoids the crowds and traffic of daytime tourism, moving smoothly between landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre. A knowledgeable local guide steers you toward the best viewpoints—Trocadéro and Pont Alexandre III are particularly stunning when lit—while offering stories and context that bring each neighbourhood to life. Hotel pickup available from central Paris districts.

2 hoursfrom AUD $226

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Honfleur's Landmarks & Gems E-Bike Tour

Explore Honfleur's waterfront and countryside over three hours on an electric bike, guided by someone who knows the town's layers. You'll hit the landmarks that put this Normandy port on the map, plus the quieter corners that caught the eye of impressionist painters. E-bikes handle the terrain and let you cover ground that walking would exhaust, reaching viewpoints and routes inaccessible on foot.

Private Tour to Discover the Treasures of Caen

A two-hour private walking tour through Caen's medieval core, led by guides versed in the city's Norman heritage and William the Conqueror's legacy. You'll navigate centuries-old streets while uncovering lesser-known narratives about the figures and events that shaped this French stronghold. Archive photographs bring depth to each stop, grounding stories in documented history rather than speculation.

Cannes Relaxation evening in the Lerins Islands Private boat

Escape the Croisette crowds on a private boat evening to the Lérins Islands, departing from central Cannes between 18:30 and 21:30. Your skipper navigates these Mediterranean gems whilst you relax on deck, with snorkelling gear provided to explore the waters at sunset. Bring your own provisions and settle in for three hours away from the bustle, whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends.

Jeep tour in the Champagne Vineyard with tasting

Trade the tourist coach for a Jeep and bounce through Champagne's rolling vineyard country from Epernay. Over two and a half hours, you'll climb into hidden corners where most visitors never venture, meet winemakers willing to talk shop, and taste a bottle of Champagne whilst surrounded by the vines that made it. The open-air ride gives you unfiltered views across the region's patchwork of chalk slopes and village spires—the kind of perspective that changes how you understand the wine.

Drawing workshop/creative notebook & cultural walk in the Tuileries

Spend three hours drawing and wandering the Tuileries with a small group guided by an experienced instructor who meets you at your own skill level. You'll sketch on location while discovering the gardens and surrounding neighbourhood through an artistic lens, taking home a personalised sketchbook filled with your work and the provided materials to keep.

Visit - immersion in the heart of the bee world!

Step into a working organic apiary in France for 75 minutes alongside practising beekeepers who'll walk you through their daily craft. You'll taste 8–10 single-origin honeys from the farm, learn how bees fit into the broader farming ecosystem, and come away understanding why these keepers see their work as part of a living landscape rather than just a business.

The Jolly Roger

Tear across Pumicestone Passage on a jetski for 60 minutes of wide-open throttle and coastal exploration. The guide throttles back or cranks it up depending on your crew's nerve and appetite—whether you're bringing an eight-year-old or chasing adrenaline, there's a route with your name on it. You'll get fitted with safety gear, snaps for the album, and a proper skipper to show you the best of the water.

1 hourfrom AUD $220

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Richmond Village Tour

Explore Hobart across two distinct experiences: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off red double-decker circuit covering 20 city stops with panoramic views from the open top deck, plus a dedicated 4-hour excursion to Richmond Village. Wander Richmond's Georgian streetscape at your own pace for three hours—browse independent shops and galleries, visit Australia's oldest bridge and colonial gaol, sample local producers, then return through Coal River Valley's vineyard country.

1h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $90

Palma de Mallorca: PRIVATE Local Food And Cathedral Experience

★ 5.0 (20)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Palma de Mallorca: PRIVATE Local Food And Cathedral Experience

A three-hour private walk through Palma de Mallorca led by a local guide who reveals the city beyond the obvious. You'll navigate hidden courtyards, cloisters and gardens before entering the Cathedral of Light, then hunt for coded merchant marks in the Jewish quarter's narrow lanes. The tour weaves in tastings at a working market and a centuries-old bakery, plus nuns' biscuits and local wines—a genuine flavour of how Palmaians actually eat and move through their own city.

Exclusive Barcelona Private Luxury Sailing Cruise with Open Bar

Set sail on your own chartered yacht with a professional skipper for two hours along Barcelona's coastline. You'll catch the city's skyline from the water whilst experiencing proper sailing under canvas. The boat cuts out into open sea, offering a refreshing perspective on the port and urban landscape. Drinks and snacks keep you comfortable throughout.

Sagrada Familia exterior tour 2026: Gaudí's secrets

Spend 90 minutes outside Barcelona's Sagrada Familia decoding Gaudí's architectural language without buying a ticket. Your guide walks you through the basilica's symbolism, construction methods, and nature-inspired design using tablet visuals and exterior details as teaching tools. You'll grasp how this unfinished temple works structurally and conceptually—the kind of understanding most visitors miss rushing through queues inside.

Premium Cooking Class in Designer Loft: Paella & Spanish Tapas

Learn to cook paella and Spanish tapas in a designer Barcelona loft overlooking the Cathedral. This three-hour hands-on class pairs you with professional chefs who walk you through traditional recipes using local ingredients, sharing culinary techniques and regional stories along the way. You'll prepare dishes, drink wine or beer throughout, then sit down to eat what you've made with carefully matched Spanish wines. Leave with full bellies, printed recipes, and a take-home apron.

Via Ferrata Tajo de Ronda

Scale the limestone cliffs above Ronda on this introductory via ferrata that trades technical difficulty for raw drama. The 90-minute route demands no prior experience yet rewards you with unobstructed views of the Puente Nuevo spanning the gorge below and the raw scar of the Tajo canyon cutting through Andalusian countryside. You'll clip into fixed anchors and traverse vertical rock faces with solid ground metres beneath your boots—thrilling without the complexity.

Private Sagrada Familia Guided Tour

Explore Gaudí's Sagrada Familia with a private guide who shapes the tour around your pace and curiosity. This 2–3 hour experience grants skip-the-line access to Barcelona's most complex basilica, unravelling the symbolism etched into each façade and the architectural logic beneath the soaring interior. Your guide—licensed and exclusively yours—answers questions as they arise, lingers where you linger, and can customise the visit to include tower climbs or other elements that deepen your connection to this singular work.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $468

★ 5.0 (20)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Sunset Sailing Tour in Barcelona

Set sail along Barcelona's coast for two hours as the sun dips toward the horizon. Your crew navigates to prime viewing spots whilst you sip local wines and nibble on regional cheeses and cured meats. The boat rocks gently beneath you, the city's skyline glows amber and pink, and the Mediterranean stretches out endlessly. Suited to couples after romance, families wanting something different, and groups up to a certain size.

Tandem Paragliding Flight in Costa Adeje from 1100m

Strap in for a tandem paraglide above Costa Adeje, launching from 1100 metres and drifting across Tenerife's coastline for roughly two hours. You'll float rather than plummet—the pilot handles all the technical work while you soak in the Atlantic views and the peculiar calm that comes with altitude. Gear and transport are sorted. Works for most ages and fitness levels, though pregnancy and serious heart conditions rule you out.

Sunrise SUP tour & breakfast - Private stand up paddle boarding experience

Paddle out across San Sebastián's glassy waters before dawn breaks over La Concha bay. This two-hour private SUP session takes you past white-sand beaches and Santa Clara Island while the city sleeps, with a guided route matched to your ability, a dip in the bay, and breakfast on the island. You'll see the city wake up from the water—a quiet, unrushed way to start your day.

Private Barcelona Old Town Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter & Born

Explore Barcelona's medieval core across three hours, threading through the Gothic Quarter's narrow alleyways and the Born's Renaissance palaces. Your guide unpicks the layered history embedded in stone archways, hidden courtyards and architectural details most visitors walk past. The route balances popular landmarks with quieter corners where the city's past feels tangible. You'll finish with pastries at a neighbourhood favourite, a natural pause to absorb what you've discovered.

Walking tour through the monumental and historical area of Seville

Explore Seville's monumental heart with a university historian who brings the city's layered past to life through its grandest structures. This two-hour walk threads through the architectural landmarks that shaped the city, from medieval alcázars to baroque plazas, with storytelling that connects stones to the people and events that built them. A thoughtful pace suits all ages and mobility levels.

Walking tour through the old town with a Dutch-speaking city guide

A 2.5-hour walking tour of Valencia's old town led by a Dutch-speaking local guide, covering architectural landmarks spanning centuries. You'll explore the train station, Central Market, Plaza Redonda, the Cathedral, and the 15th-century Silk Exchange—a UNESCO World Heritage site. The route also takes in Carmen district's contemporary street art scene, hitting spots inaccessible to bike tours and ending with insider tips for the rest of your stay.

2h 30mfrom AUD $58

Barcelona Photoshoot Experience Cathedral Born & Ciutadella Park

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Barcelona Photoshoot Experience Cathedral Born & Ciutadella Park

A 90-minute photography session with a local photographer across Barcelona's most photogenic corners, from the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes to Ciutadella Park's golden-hour light. You'll receive 20+ professionally edited high-resolution images within a week, with guidance on posing and styling throughout. No experience or special fitness required—just show up ready to have your photos taken properly.

La Pedrera Skip-the-Line Local Guided Tour: Beyond the Postcard

Walk straight into Gaudí's La Pedrera without queueing, guided by a local who reads the building like a text. You'll move through the sunlit courtyards where the architect bent stone to catch light, into a preserved apartment frozen in 1910s elegance, then up through the attic's brick cathedral to understand how Gaudí actually built. The rooftop finishes you off—those impossible chimneys and mosaic creatures silhouetted against Barcelona, with views that stretch to the edges of the city. Ninety minutes, no filler.

1h 15mfrom AUD $107

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