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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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Sapa: Coffee Workshop with 6 Coffee Styles & All stories behind

Spend two and a half hours in a Sapa café learning how Vietnamese coffee got its distinctive character. You'll brew six different styles—from the slow drip phin to creamy egg coffee—while picking up the regional histories and techniques behind each cup. The workshop hands you proper equipment and written recipes to recreate them at home, making it as much about understanding Vietnam's coffee obsession as mastering the pour.

Hanoi Customized Street Food Walk with Train Street Experience

Navigate Hanoi's Old Quarter with a local guide who knows where the best street food actually lives, hitting eight different stalls over three hours. You'll taste everything from steamed pancakes to rich egg coffee whilst picking up stories about the neighbourhood's layered history. The finale takes you to Train Street, where you'll post up with locals and watch trains rumble past just metres away, drink in hand.

3 hoursfrom AUD $40

Outdoor Escape Room in Houston - Downtown

★ 5.0 (25)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Outdoor Escape Room in Houston - Downtown

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this downtown Houston escape room, it hit that sweet spot between structured puzzle-solving and actually exploring the city on foot. You're chasing clues hidden across real landmarks — murals, statues, street-level details — scanning QR codes to unlock the next location and crack codes via an app. It's two hours of walking and thinking, paced by your own speed. The storyline pulls you through neighbourhoods you might otherwise skip, and difficulty scales to your group's patience for hints. Downtown Houston's the playground here, and the game box arrives either by post or on the day, depending on how much notice you give.

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.

1h 30mfrom AUD $143

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

[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.

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.

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.

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

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

★ 5.0 (25)

🐠 Water Activities

Japan

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful Sydney Harbour Breakfast Kayaking Tour

Launch from Sydney Harbour at dawn for a 2.5-hour paddle aboard lightweight Australian-made double kayaks, exploring hidden coves and landmarks alongside a seasoned guide. After working your way across the water at an easy clip, settle into the waterfront KAYAK Cafe for fresh pastries, fruit and hot beverages. This outfit has spent over three decades reading the harbour's moods and routing trips accordingly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1.5 Hr Jet Ski Safari

Pilot your own jet ski along the Hawkesbury River on Sydney's northern fringe without needing a licence or prior experience. This 2-hour safari puts you in control of a high-powered machine as you navigate waterways flanked by bushland, feeling genuine speed and handling rather than sitting as a passenger. All equipment, safety gear and instruction are included. It's raw water-based adrenaline with minimal barriers to entry.

Perth Wine Region and Mandoon Estate - Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle the Swan River from Mandoon Estate's private jetty, gliding past riverside properties and native birds on a gentle three-hour journey. Your guide shares the river's history and cultural roots during rest stops, taking you as far as Woodbridge Park before the return leg. Back at Mandoon, settle into wine or beer tastings—or pair them with food—to cap off the morning on the water.

Elderton Elite Tasting Experience

Spend 90 minutes exploring Elderton's wine heritage in the Barossa Valley. This intimate tasting takes you through the winery's restoration story, from its 120-year-old Command vineyard to the cellar. You'll sample current releases and aged vintages in a private setting, paired with local cheeses. Ideal for those wanting to understand the people and place behind the bottle rather than rushing through a standard cellar door visit.

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

Optus Stadium HALO by Twilight

Scale Optus Stadium's roofline at dusk for a 90-minute guided walk across Perth's architectural centrepiece. After ascending 78 steps, you'll traverse the stadium's exposed heights with a safety leader, taking in the city's night-time sprawl from one of Australia's most recognisable vantage points. You'll leave with a digital photo package and complimentary branded cap.

Perth's True Crime Tour

Walk through Perth's criminal underbelly on this 1 hour 45 minute guided tour of actual crime sites across the city. Your guide unpicks real cases—solved and unsolved—that shaped the capital's darker history, connecting infamous figures to the precise locations where events unfolded. You'll move between peaceful neighbourhoods and their violent pasts, gaining insider knowledge of the scandals and criminals that Perth has quietly absorbed into its urban fabric.

Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience

Take the helm of a 24ft keelboat on Sydney Harbour for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Departing from Manly, you'll work alongside experienced skippers to raise sails and navigate the boat, or simply watch the harbour unfold. Pass waterfront estates, discover quiet beaches tucked into the shoreline, and catch views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge weather permitting. No prior sailing experience required.

1h 30m – 2h 30mfrom AUD $120

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

Tear through Daintree's ancient rainforest on a four-wheel drive, fording creeks and crossing private bush tracks under expert guidance. This 2.5-hour adventure combines high-octane riding with a swim at Cassowary Falls, a croc-free waterhole where you can cool off and hand-feed native turtles and fish. Based on a secluded property in tropical North Queensland, it suits anyone after a genuine adrenaline hit paired with rainforest immersion—arrive ready to get soaked.

Discovering Vieux-Lyon

Wander through Vieux-Lyon's Renaissance quarters with a local guide who reveals the stories behind ornate façades and hidden passageways. This two-hour walk spans from Saint-Jean to Saint-Paul, threading through narrow lanes where overlooked architectural details and centuries-old anecdotes come alive. You'll see the old town at street level without entering monuments, discovering the quirks and character that make Lyon's medieval heart distinctive.

Your Private boat Captain Guide Explore Historical Paris

Cruise the Seine from near the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower) aboard a private vessel captained by a knowledgeable Parisian. Over 90 minutes, drift past iconic bridges and landmarks—the Statue of Liberty replica, Pont Neuf, Musée d'Orsay, Île Saint-Louis, and Notre-Dame—from a perspective few tourists experience. Bring your own refreshments and settle in with up to five others for an intimate tour of the river that shaped the city.

ATV Quad Bike Bali with Gorilla Cave & Lunch at Cretya Sunset

Tear through Ubud's backcountry on a quad bike, navigating rice paddies, river crossings, and jungle trails before ducking into the dramatic Gorilla Cave. The two-hour circuit blends high-octane riding with natural exploration—you'll hit muddy tracks, spot hidden waterfalls, and feel genuine remoteness. Finish at Cretya Sunset restaurant overlooking terraced fields and mineral pools, where lunch is included. All gear, instruction, and insurance come with the package.

2 hoursfrom AUD $48

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Indonesia

Ubud Surounding Tour

Explore the villages and landmarks surrounding Ubud with a knowledgeable local guide who navigates you through Bali's cultural heartland. This flexible tour spans anywhere from a quick afternoon outing to a full-day adventure, covering rice paddies, temples, craft workshops and natural sites around the region. Your guide explains the stories behind each stop, revealing how daily life and tradition shape the landscape. Private transport gets you between spots efficiently, and entrance fees are sorted. Bring your own lunch or grab street food along the way.

1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $89

Private 3 - Hour Must-See Paris Tour by Golf Cart Mini Moke

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private 3 - Hour Must-See Paris Tour by Golf Cart Mini Moke

Navigate Paris's essential landmarks in three hours via private Mini Moke, a quirky alternative to tour buses. This circuit connects the Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain neighbourhoods, moving between postcard sights and genuine local quarters. You'll see major monuments without the walking fatigue, guided by someone who knows which corners reveal Paris as Parisians experience it, not just as visitors expect it.

Stroll a Local French market & have a picnic

Wander through a bustling Parisian market with a local guide who teaches you French market etiquette and vendor chat while you hunt for picnic essentials. Over 2–3 hours, you'll sample seasonal produce, cured meats, cheeses and bread fresh from stalls, then settle into a nearby park for a leisurely spread paired with wine or champagne. Whether the weather cooperates or forces you indoors, the focus stays on eating well and soaking up how Parisians actually shop and dine.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

★ 5.0 (24)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Golfe de Saint Tropez Private Boat Tour

Explore the Golfe de Saint Tropez aboard a private boat from Saint Maxime, cruising past the pastel villas of Port Grimaud and anchoring off the Côte d'Azur's most exclusive shoreline. Half-day trips focus on spotting megayachts and celebrity properties across Baie Canoubiers; full-day adventures push east to Pampelonne Beach and Cap Lardier for snorkelling in turquoise shallows. The captain welcomes custom routes. Runs 3.5 to 8 hours depending on your choice.

3h 30m – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1647

Private Paris electric bike ride with video

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Private Paris electric bike ride with video

Glide through Paris's quieter quarters on a premium e-bike guided by a local cyclist who's spent a decade navigating the city's safest backstreets. This 90-minute private ride takes you into authentic neighbourhoods like the Marais and Île Saint-Louis, away from tourist clusters. Your guide films the experience for you—a keepsake of moving through Paris's hidden corners at whatever pace suits you.

Guided tour of Albi at the time of the cathedrals

Step into 1390 Albi alongside Perette, a craftsman's wife who guides you through the city in character and period dress. Over 90 minutes, you'll trace the cathedral's rise as a symbol of episcopal power, wander the neighbourhoods that witnessed plague and English conflict, and hear unfiltered accounts of medieval daily life. This theatrical walk brings the city's transformation vividly to life, blending history with character-led storytelling.

Paris: Pastries & Damnations - A Sweet Tour of the Old City

A two-hour walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter and Île Saint-Louis that pairs pastry tastings from neighbourhood bakeries with the darker histories lurking beneath the city's romantic façade. You'll sample at least five local treats whilst hearing accounts of the Notre-Dame fire, medieval violence, and forgotten tragedies that shaped the quarter. The walk concludes at the Panthéon, where France's intellectual giants are entombed. Designed for those drawn to both flavour and the grittier stories cities hold.

Private Champagne Experience in a vintage car from Epernay

Explore the Champagne region in a restored 1989 Renault 4L, learning how centuries of winemaking shaped these rolling vineyards. Over three hours, you'll visit a producer's cellar to see fermentation tanks and ageing bottles, taste three distinct cuvées, then finish with glasses poured among the vines whilst mastering sabrage—the dramatic technique of sword-opening a bottle. Stops along country roads offer viewpoints for photos of the landscape that makes this corner of France legendary.

3 hoursfrom AUD $552

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