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Private Coffee and Sweets Tour Caffé, Chocolate, Gelato & More

Spend two hours tracing Florence's relationship with coffee, chocolate and sweets across some of the city's most storied establishments. Begin at a historic café where intellectuals and artists have gathered for centuries, then progress through a chocolatier's contemporary takes on cocoa pairings, a family-run shop specialising in the almond biscuit Cantucci, and finish with gelato—including a coffee-infused option if you fancy extending your caffeine adventure.

2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time

A private two-hour guided walk through Pompeii's streets and ruins, led by a knowledgeable guide who unpicks how Romans actually lived before Vesuvius struck. You'll move at your own pace through the archaeological site, seeing homes, workshops, and public spaces that reveal daily routines frozen in time. The guide contextualises what you're seeing rather than rushing through highlights, giving substance to the preserved streets.

HERBS LAB - from plant to glass

Learn wild mixology in rural Salento, where foraged plants become your cocktail ingredients. This three-hour session at a countryside home teaches you how to identify, harvest and dry local botanicals, then transform them into infusions, syrups and liqueurs. Work alongside mixologist Elia to craft your own herbaceous drink, tasting house liqueurs and nibbling aperitivi whilst discovering the unexpected overlap between foraging and bartending craft.

Guided Geological Excursion to Ustica

A two-hour geological tour of Ustica island reveals the volcanic forces that shaped this Mediterranean landscape. Your guide takes you to the dramatic spreader zone near Punta Cavazzi lighthouse, where magnetic anomalies, sea caves, columnar basalt formations, and a world-renowned fault line tell the story of ancient eruptions. Black cliffs frame turquoise waters as you explore rocks with unusual luminescent properties and learn why compasses behave erratically here.

Cefalù: Private Mini Yacht Tour with Aperitif and Snorkeling

Explore Cefalù's rugged coastline aboard your own 12-metre yacht with skipper. This three-hour private sail takes you past sea caves, secluded anchorages and turquoise shallows perfect for snorkelling. Between swims, enjoy Sicilian aperitifs and local fruit on deck, with prosecco, wine and beer flowing freely. You'll visit Sant'Ambrogio Bay and the Cave of Saint Lucia—stretches of coast most visitors never reach.

Cagliari: The magic of the Devil's Saddle and its caves

Sail into the Gulf of Angels for a two-hour exploration of Sella del Diavolo, Sardinia's dramatic coastal formation. You'll navigate sheltered coves, dive into gin-clear waters teeming with Mediterranean marine life, and hear local lore about the limestone ridge that gives the area its devilish name. A straightforward coastal adventure with snorkelling built in.

Tapas & Sangria Workshop with Craft Beer Pairing in Barcelona

Spend three hours in a Barcelona kitchen mixing sangria, frying tapas, and tasting craft beers alongside locals who know their stuff. You'll roll up your sleeves to make patatas bravas, pan con tomate, tortilla, and garlic prawns, blend sangria from scratch, then pair three Spanish craft beers with what you've cooked. Everything's provided—apron, tools, recipes to take home—and the group stays small enough that you're actually talking to people, not just standing in a crowd.

Molise Truffle Hunting Experience with Food Tasting & Local Wines

Hunt for truffles across Molise's forested countryside with a third-generation family operation and trained dogs, then return to the Di Iorio estate to taste your finds prepared fresh in seasonal dishes paired with regional wines. This 3.5-hour experience in Italy's quietest region blends fieldwork with a proper sit-down meal, offering a genuine look at how truffle hunting actually works rather than a polished performance.

Sunset On A Luxury Sailboat From Port Olimpic

A two-hour sailing cruise departing Port Olímpic that catches Barcelona's sunset from a sleek teak-lined sailboat built for intimate groups of up to nine people. You'll drift along the city's coastline with refreshments on hand—wine, beer, soft drinks and nibbles included—while the skyline transforms across the water. Bilingual guides steer the experience in Spanish and English, keeping things relaxed and conversational rather than lecture-based.

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Siena Private Tour - Duomo Included

A three-hour private walk through Siena with a local guide who knows where the city actually breathes. You'll see the Duomo, Piccolomini Library, and Piazza del Campo, but the real draw is what happens between the monuments—the backstreet bars, neighbourhood spots, and stories only someone who lives here can tell. Your guide shapes the route around their passions and your interests, so you get Siena filtered through genuine local knowledge rather than a script.

Course in Rome: Wine Education with Food - mini sommelier course

Spend three hours in Rome learning to taste wine like a professional. A sommelier walks you through four Italian wines—prosecco, rosé, white, and red—explaining what to look for in colour, aroma, and flavour. Between tastings, you'll eat proper Italian salumi, regional cheeses, warm focaccia, and homemade gelato. By the end, you'll understand how to pair food and wine, and why each combination works.

Venice Hidden Gems and Secrets Tour with a Local in Small Group

A 2-hour guided walk through Venice's quieter quarters, led by a local who steers clear of the main tourist drags. You'll navigate narrow alleyways and lesser-known bridges to reach tucked-away spots—including a secret garden—while learning the rhythms of daily Venetian life. The route takes in the artistic Dorsoduro district, a floating market, and finishes in San Marco with something unexpected.

Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour

Walk through Naples with a local guide who reveals the city's genuine character via its streets, stories and food culture. Over three hours, you'll visit neighbourhoods most visitors miss, hear tales woven into Neapolitan life, and encounter regional specialities from bakeries, pizzerias and fishmongers. Food tastings aren't bundled in—you choose what to sample and where to spend, keeping costs modest and your palate in control. Expect conversation about how food and song sit at the heart of what makes Naples distinct.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $63

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Photo Shoot in Sunny Rome

Spend an hour with photographer Anastasia capturing Rome's landmarks on your terms. Choose your starting point—Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, or Navona Square—and roam the streets together while she frames your moments against centuries of architecture. You'll receive 30 polished images within three days, plus unedited originals the next day, turning a single afternoon into a portfolio of memories.

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to Rome or Airports

A dedicated driver meets you at Civitavecchia port and takes you directly to Rome or local airports without detours. The 1–1.5 hour journey includes a cooled vehicle, WiFi, and help with luggage, so you skip queues and taxi hunts after disembarking. Rates are locked in advance with no hidden charges. Book online and relax knowing your onward travel is sorted before you dock.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $243

Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer in Lake Como

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer in Lake Como

A local photographer shadows you and your group around Lake Como for 1–3 hours, capturing genuine moments rather than posed shots. You'll follow a custom route tailored to what matters to your party, then download all images digitally and access them via a private online gallery. No more asking strangers to photograph you—just authentic portraits and candid scenes of your time on the lake.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $432

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Viceversa

★ 5.0 (20)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Viceversa

Door-to-door transfer linking Naples and Sorrento in roughly 90 minutes. Your driver speaks English and navigates the route whilst you settle in with air conditioning and included parking. Straightforward point-to-point transport for travellers who'd rather skip the hassle of local buses or trains. A decade-and-a-half of tourism experience backs the operation, so timing and professionalism are the baseline.

Aperitif at sunset

A two-hour boat excursion from Tropea's port that pairs snorkelling with sunset views and local flavour. You'll explore the Riaci rocks and Blue Grotto's submerged channels, spotting fish and seagrass in crystalline water, then drift beneath the Island of Tropea as the sun dips lower. The evening ends with an aperitif featuring regional Calabrian fare, served to a soundtrack of ambient music—ideal for marking a milestone with someone special.

Milan Photoshoot with the Cathedral

A one-hour guided photoshoot around Milan's Cathedral that pairs you with a local photographer who knows the Duomo's best angles and quieter corners. You'll move between iconic vistas and tucked-away spots, with the session tailored to your preferred aesthetic—whether that's classic elegance or candid spontaneity. Walk away with a set of professionally edited, high-resolution images ready for printing or sharing.

1 hourfrom AUD $82

2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Local Guides in Florence

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Local Guides in Florence

A two-hour guided walk through Florence led by someone who knows the city's rhythms. Rather than following a fixed script, your guide shapes the route around what genuinely interests you—whether that's Renaissance backstreets, local haunts, or architectural details most visitors miss. Message your guide beforehand to flag what matters to you, and they'll steer accordingly. Headsets included for easy hearing in busy areas.

The Best of Rome Running Tour

Jog through Rome's centre at dawn when the city breathes easy, hitting the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona in one hour. Your guide weaves in historical context and local stories as you move between monuments, letting you experience the capital's layered past without fighting tourist crowds. Pace is leisurely enough for any fitness level.

Cooking class in your holiday rental

Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in the comfort of your holiday rental with a chef who brings a decade of teaching experience to your kitchen. This 3.5-hour class covers technique, ingredient selection, and the stories woven into each recipe. You'll receive PDF guides to take home and practical tips that extend beyond the plate. No transport needed—the chef arrives ready to transform your accommodation into a cooking studio.

Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

Spend ninety minutes in Nara learning matcha preparation from an experienced tea master in an intimate setting. You'll taste five regional teas sourced within the prefecture, try your hand at whisking matcha under expert guidance, and nibble traditional wagashi sweets. Your instructor shares firsthand knowledge of the area, offering genuine recommendations for exploring Japan beyond the usual tourist circuits.

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

Walk through Tokyo's most prized cherry blossom sites during peak season with a local guide who knows the quiet corners and best vantage points. Over two and a half hours, you'll visit Ueno Park's famous groves and the serene Yanaka Cemetery, learning the cultural significance woven through these blooms. This isn't a rush through crowds—it's a measured exploration timed to catch sakura at their fullest, with guidance on where to photograph without fighting for space.

Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night

Join a Wednesday evening gathering at Hide's Table where travellers and Tokyo locals break bread together. Over 2.5 hours, you'll swap journey stories and Tokyo tips with 10–20 people from around the world while tucking into dinner. English-speaking Japanese hosts facilitate conversation, so language won't get in the way. Solo diners fit in naturally here.

Pitigliano in the footstep of the Etruscan: Hike and wine tasting

Walk the ancient pathways of the Etruscans around Pitigliano on a 6 km circular route through the vie cave—deep grooves carved into tuff rock by an Iron Age civilisation. These sunken lanes once connected settlements to burial grounds carved into the hillside. Your guide, a licensed local, leads you past rock-cut tombs and ceremonial spaces before descending to a historic cellar (featured in National Geographic) for optional tastings of regional wines, cured meats, and cheeses. Three hours total.

3 hoursfrom AUD $155

Osaka Dotonbori Night Photoshoot Walk - Private Session

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Osaka Dotonbori Night Photoshoot Walk - Private Session

Capture Dotonbori's electric nightscape with a seasoned photographer guiding you through neon-soaked streets for 60 minutes. This private session pairs two decades of low-light expertise with insider knowledge of Osaka's most photogenic corners, timing your shoot when the district pulses brightest. You'll walk away with 30 professionally edited images that actually look like the vibrant chaos you witnessed.

Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

Master Kyoto's plant-based temple cooking tradition in a hands-on 2.5-hour session. You'll prepare several dishes rooted in Buddhist culinary practice—a centuries-old vegan discipline born from monastic principles—using seasonal vegetables, tofu, grains, fermented ingredients and seaweed. Each recipe reveals the restraint and precision underlying Japanese cuisine. Leave with techniques and recipes you won't replicate from restaurant meals.

2h 30mfrom AUD $97

The story of Vicenza: Guided Half-Day E-Bike sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The story of Vicenza: Guided Half-Day E-Bike sightseeing Tour

Explore Vicenza's architectural legacy on an e-bike, covering everything from Renaissance palaces to outlying villas in under three hours. Your guide unpacks the city's merchant roots, political intrigue during the Reformation, and Palladio's revolutionary impact on building design. The electric bikes let you cover ground beyond what walking tours reach, stringing together squares, bridges, and historic hamlets without missing the major threads of the story.

Chopsticks Making Experience in Sapporo

Craft your own wooden chopsticks in central Sapporo during this hands-on hour-long workshop. You'll shape raw wood, sand it smooth, and apply natural oil to create a finished pair to take home. Groups of up to six are standard, though larger parties can be arranged. It's a tactile way to connect with a craft that's underpinned 2,000 years of Japanese dining culture—chopsticks themselves symbolise friendship and connection, making your handmade set a meaningful keepsake.

Kimono rental in Asakusa Tokyo

Don a traditional kimono or yukata in Asakusa and explore Tokyo's historic district dressed for the period. This two-hour rental includes the garment, obi, styling and accessories. A professional photographer can accompany you through nearby laneways and temple grounds, capturing portraits in authentic settings or indoors if weather turns. The experience suits all ages—even infants and wheelchair users—and pairs well with a matcha tasting lesson (additional cost).

Florence : Authentic Leather Wallet Experience

Work alongside Florentine leather craftspeople in a small studio to design and stitch your own wallet. This hands-on workshop runs 2.5 hours and limits groups to four makers, so you'll get genuine guidance while working with premium deadstock leathers sourced from Italian fashion labels. You'll select hides, colours, and hardware, then complete your piece to take home—a functional reminder of time spent creating in an actual artisan atelier rather than a tourist classroom.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour

Explore Shioya, a working fishing village tucked into a valley near Kobe, on this three-hour walking tour. Start at the harbour to spot Mt Rokko, Awaji Island, and the Pearl Bridge, then duck through a tunnel into the town proper. Your guide—a local—takes you past a century-old barber shop, a tatami workshop, and the quirky Guggenheim house, stopping for snacks along the way. Chat with shopkeepers and residents who actually live here, not perform for tourists. You'll taste croquettes, sushi rolls, tofu, and sweets whilst learning how people actually spend their days in rural Japan.

Sushi or Traditional Japanese Cuisine in a Kyoto Home with Emika

Cook and eat a seasonal Japanese meal at Emika's Kyoto home over 90 minutes. Start with whisked matcha tea, then sit down to an authentic obanzai spread—think pressed sushi, miso soup, and vegetable sides from her family's organic farm. You'll chat around the table like a guest, not a customer, and taste the difference when ingredients come from soil you could visit.

Back Alleys & Red Lights with BBQ Dinner

A three-hour neighbourhood walk with a local guide who shares unfiltered stories about a working-class Tokyo district—its struggles, resilience, and genuine community spirit. You'll navigate narrow streets and back alleys that don't feature in guidebooks, learning about real life in Japan beyond the polished facade. The tour wraps with a BBQ dinner, a chance to sit down and process what you've seen with someone who actually lives there.

3 hoursfrom AUD $90

★ 5.0 (20)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amazing Sunrise Tour in Rome

Explore Rome's quietest hours with a private guide steering through twelve landmarks before the city wakes. Your Mercedes minivan departs from your hotel, delivering you and up to seven others to Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, St Peter's Square and beyond. Three hours unfold with live commentary from someone who knows the city's rhythms, capped off by breakfast at a neighbourhood caffetteria where locals actually eat.

Cooking Class Verona,Cooking in a Crystal Kitchen

Learn to shape bigoli—Verona's traditional hand-rolled pasta—using techniques passed down through generations. Over three hours in a restored attic kitchen, you'll work dough by hand, master the ancient pasta press, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine. The instructor holds top-level Italian food safety certification and runs the class in an unhurried, welcoming space that feels more like cooking with a local friend than attending a lesson.

Typical Cooking Class in an Exclusive Location in Sorrento

Cook four courses of Sorrentine classics in a glasshouse surrounded by flowering plants within the Correale Museum grounds. This 2 hour 45 minute session teaches you how to build an antipasto, pasta dish, main and sweet using straightforward, quality ingredients and traditional methods that rely on flavour rather than fussy technique. You'll eat what you've made at lunch and dinner.

Tuscan Lunch and Wine Tasting in San Gimignano Winery

Spend 90 minutes at Tenuta Torciano Estate sampling over ten wines paired with a four-course lunch built from what the vineyard and kitchen produce. You'll sit among Tuscan vineyards and gardens while working through cold meats and local cheese, tomato bread, house-made lasagna and ribollita—the kind of food that tastes better when you can see where it comes from. This is straightforward eating in the countryside, not theatre.

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $62

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