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Valencia Bike Tour: Top Sights and City of Arts & Sciences

Pedal through Valencia's highlights on this two-hour private bike tour, choosing between standard bicycle, e-bike, or e-step to suit your pace. Your local guide steers you past the City of Arts & Sciences and key neighbourhoods at a speed that feels right for you, whether you're after cultural insight or simply fresh air and movement through the city. It's a stripped-back way to see Valencia without fighting crowds or sticking to a rigid itinerary.

3 Hour Florence Pasta Making & Unlimited wine

Learn to roll, shape and cook two varieties of fresh pasta alongside a Florentine chef, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine. This three-hour class covers the fundamentals of Italian pasta-making in a hands-on setting, finishing with homemade tiramisu. You'll leave with genuine techniques and written recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

Florence to/from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - Private Transfer

Skip the station queues and transport hassles with a direct private car service between [Florence](/places/florence) and Civitavecchia cruise port. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you straight to the terminal in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, giving you back those three hours to relax rather than navigate Italian public transport. All fees are included upfront—no surprises at handover.

Syracuse Private Walking Tour with Traditional Lunch and Wine

Explore Ortigia, Syracuse's ancient core, with a local guide who unpacks the island's Greek and Roman layers across two hours. You'll start at the Temple of Apollo, Sicily's oldest Greek structure, then wind through medieval streets while your guide shares stories of daily life across millennia. The tour wraps with regional wine and traditional food, giving you genuine flavour alongside the history.

Transfer from Naples airport to Sorrento

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples Airport directly to Sorrento in 1–2 hours. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with complimentary water and WiFi. One brief photo stop lets you capture the Campania landscape en route, so you arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $383

Midday market and tapas tour of Zaragoza

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Midday market and tapas tour of Zaragoza

Walk the backstreets of Zaragoza's Old Town with a local guide who knows where to eat. You'll browse a bustling central market, chat with vendors about their wares, duck into specialist shops stocked with cured meats, aged cheeses and pressing oils, then settle into three neighbourhood tapas bars to taste Aragon wines paired with regional small plates. Three hours, four courses, proper local rhythm.

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Rimini by Cesarine

Roll and shape fresh pasta by hand, then craft two distinct varieties from scratch alongside a local Cesarina in her Rimini home. You'll also master tiramisu, Italy's most celebrated dessert. This three-hour class caps off with tasting everything you've made, paired with prosecco and nibbles. Small groups mean genuine interaction with fellow cooking enthusiasts rather than anonymous crowds.

Guided Night Visit to Medina Azahara

Explore Medina Azahara's remnants under night-time illumination on this 2-hour 15-minute guided walk through Spain's 10th-century royal city. An experienced guide reveals the palace complex's architectural layout and historical narratives as darkness transforms the ruins into something altogether different from the daytime experience. Perfect for those wanting to move beyond standard archaeological site visits.

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 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.

Scenic Boat Tour on Fort Lauderdale’s Riverside

When Em from our team booked this gondola-style electric boat tour on Fort Lauderdale's canals, we weren't sure what to expect from the 'Venice of America' pitch. Turns out it's genuinely peaceful. The boat fits six adults max in a snug, fully enclosed cabin with a big central table — you're gliding silently past multimillion-dollar waterfront properties and moored yachts with zero engine noise or fumes. It's intimate rather than grand, and works best if you're after quiet time with a small crew rather than a buzzy sightseeing spectacle. Ninety minutes is the sweet spot: long enough to feel the vibe shift from novelty to genuine calm.

Visit Dune du Pilat in a fun and immersive way

Play an interactive mobile game at Dune du Pilat that casts you as a guardian protecting the iconic sand formation from a fictional industrial threat. Over 90 minutes, you'll tackle visual puzzles and trivia challenges whilst learning about the dune's ecosystems, wildlife and heritage. Score 800+ points to enter a monthly draw for local prizes. Access the game via smartphone on-site using a simple link and codes sent beforehand—no app download needed.

9 Course Spanish - Latin American Fusion Feast in Barcelona

Chef Rudi orchestrates a nine-course tasting menu in a private [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) venue that splices Venezuelan cooking traditions with Mediterranean ingredients and technique. Each plate employs molecular gastronomy—foams, spheres, deconstructions—to bridge Caribbean warmth with Catalan refinement. Paired with regional organic wines or craft beers from the Costa Brava, this three-hour sit-down unravels flavour across the evening alongside other curious eaters.

Private Transfer from Naples to Positano

Door-to-door private car service whisking you from Naples to Positano's clifftop villages in roughly two to three hours. Your driver handles the winding [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) road while you settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and cold water on tap. Bilingual crew (English and Spanish speakers) ready to chat or point out landmarks, leaving you free to watch the coastline unfold.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $167

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Ashland Escape Games

When Em from our team tried Ashland Escape Games, we found ourselves locked in a room with 75 minutes to crack puzzles, spot hidden clues, and work out how to get free. The outfit runs two games—a theatrical Scottish-themed one and a Wild West saloon adventure—both designed to feel challenging but achievable. It's the kind of thing visiting families, school groups, and mates after a few drinks actually book for. The hosts here are sharp at reading the room and stepping in with nudges when you're stuck, which makes the difference between frustration and fun.

Watercolor Private Tour at Villa Borghese Rome with Guido

Paint three iconic corners of Villa Borghese under the guidance of Guido Sistopaoli, a watercolourist with over three decades of experience. This 2.5-hour private session starts at the Sea Horse Fountain and moves between the Temple of Diana and the lakeside Temple of Asclepius, with 45 minutes at each stop to sketch and receive direct instruction. Beginners and experienced painters alike learn practical technique for capturing light and detail in watercolour, with all materials supplied.

Destin Private Boat Tours Dolphin Crab Island Snorkel Sunset

When Mia from our team booked a private boat tour out of Destin, we got the full setup: a skipper who knows the local waters, a boat sized for up to six mates, and a day built exactly how we wanted it. The Gulf coast here is shallow, warm, and dotted with sandbars where dolphins cruise past and snorkelling gear gets real use. You pick your length—anywhere from a quick 2-hour spin to a full 8-hour day—and the crew tackles your wishlist: Crab Island for paddling and hammocking, close dolphin watching, snorkelling in clear patches, sunset views, and if timing lines up, the fireworks show. It's the kind of tour where the captain's actually local and the boat comes stocked with the gear to back up the promise.

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $544

Goldvarg Collection Scale Model Car Museum Experience

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

United States

Goldvarg Collection Scale Model Car Museum Experience

When Charlie from our team visited the Goldvarg Collection, we walked through one of the world's largest private scale model car museums—over 22,000 vehicles crammed into a space that feels both obsessive and oddly meditative. Located 35 minutes north of Miami, it's the kind of niche passion project that doesn't fit neatly into a holiday itinerary but absolutely rewards car nerds, TV show buffs, and anyone curious about what happens when one person decides to collect literally thousands of tiny cars. The two-hour tour is led by Sergio Goldvarg himself, who talks you through the collection with the energy of someone who's genuinely proud of what he's built. It's a proper museum experience in a very un-museum-like setting.

Falconry experience in Tuscany

Spend 90 minutes in the Tuscan countryside learning to handle Harris' buzzard with an experienced falconer. You'll wear a glove and call the bird directly to your arm, watching it dive and soar across open fields. This is hands-on work with a living predator, not a spectator sport. The falconer teaches you the basics of hawk handling whilst your camera captures the moment.

Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

A guided 2.5-hour archaeological tour of Pompeii that covers the site's most significant structures and artefacts. Your guide uses straightforward explanations and radio headsets to make the history accessible across the group. You'll walk the main ruins with expert commentary, then have free time to explore further on your own within the park boundaries.

A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

When Lily from our team boarded the Goleta in Sitka, we were chasing Southeast Alaska's marine wildlife across open water in a tight group of six. This 2.5-hour excursion motors you out from the port with a real chance at spotting humpbacks, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, puffins, and brown bears—though what you actually see depends entirely on weather and season. The boat's modest but functional: heated cabin, open deck for photography, bathroom aboard, and a skipper who reads the conditions and adjusts the route to match. It's comfortable without being fancy, and intimate enough that you're not jostling for rail space.

Much More Than Just a Cooking Class in Rome

Learn to roll, shape and sauce pasta from a Roman chef in her home kitchen over 3.5 hours. Fiamma, Debora, Maurizio and their dog welcome you into their family space to master tagliatelle all'amatriciana, cavatelli with four-cheese sauce and tiramisù. You'll understand the logic behind Roman sauces rather than just follow steps, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine pairings. Morning or evening slots mean you get lunch or dinner depending on when you book.

3h 30mfrom AUD $150

Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Navona Tour

A guided 2.5-hour walking tour through Rome's most recognisable piazzas and fountains. You'll navigate from the Spanish Steps down to Trevi Fountain, then on to the Pantheon's exterior and Piazza Navona, with a guide providing context and stories along the route. The pace is measured, giving you time to absorb each location rather than rush between them. Taxes, guide, and headsets included.

Atlanta Then and Now Private History Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this private history tour, we got a proper arc of Atlanta's story — from its founding through Civil War devastation, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights era, and into the current boom reshaping the city. The three-hour drive loops through neighbourhoods, historic sites, a national park, and a cemetery, giving you the connective tissue between Atlanta's past and present rather than just stopping at monuments. It's the kind of tour that makes sense of how a city got to where it is, and suits anyone keen to understand American history through one city's lens.

3 hoursfrom AUD $219

Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team pedalled this Venice and Santa Monica loop, she got the kind of local read you'd never find on a walking tour. French guides who've actually settled in LA steer you through Venice's canal network, past street art that changes weekly, and out to the Santa Monica Pier—all from a bike seat. It's a 3.5-hour spin through two distinctly Californian neighbourhoods, with enough stops to breathe and absorb. The pace suits most fitness levels, though it's a genuine cardio workout.

Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines

Spend two hours at this independently-owned Tuscan winery, where three to five wines flow straight from their own vineyards into your glass. Walk through the barrel room and production facility, watching how they work with organic grapes and minimal intervention. Pair each pour with local charcuterie, aged cheeses and fresh bread. It's a straightforward afternoon of tasting and conversation, no crowds.

Naturalistic excursion to Ustica

A two-hour guided walk through Ustica's protected woodland reveals the island's distinctive plant and animal life. You'll explore the ecological relationships between flora and visitors, including a hands-on segment connecting with the trees themselves. The tour culminates at sunset, where your guide shares techniques for spotting the rare green ray—a fleeting optical phenomenon visible in ideal conditions.

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour + Colosseum Ticket Option

This 1 hour 40 minute guided walk traces the spine of Ancient Rome from Trajan's Column through the imperial forums to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). You'll traverse Via dei Fori Imperiali, survey the Roman Forum, wander the medieval streets of Rione Monti, and arrive at Rome's most iconic amphitheatre. Your guide unpacks the empire's reach and influence through the ruins themselves, revealing how these structures shaped Western civilisation. Colosseum entry is separate; your guide directs you to the official ticket office at tour's end.

Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

Work alongside Roman pastry chefs in a professional kitchen to craft three Italian classics: a rustic tart, silky panna cotta, and affogato gelato. This 90-minute class in Rome's rare pastry lab gives you hands-on instruction from Chef Nazzareno's team, access to premium ingredients, and recipes to recreate these desserts at home. You'll leave with your own creations and a certificate, plus a welcome glass of Prosecco.

1h 30mfrom AUD $108

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Glide Through Rome on a Golf Cart Adventure

Tour Rome's streets in a silent electric golf cart, covering more ground than walking whilst absorbing the city at a relaxed pace. Over two to two-and-a-half hours, you'll move past major landmarks and discover lesser-known piazzas and viewpoints with a local guide who shares the stories behind the monuments. The quiet vehicle lets you hear Roman life unfolding around you—market vendors, street musicians, café conversations—whilst staying comfortable enough to take in the details that walking tours often rush past.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $152

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Roman Home-Cooked Dinner with a Panoramic View on Gianicolo Hill

Cook and eat a three-course Roman dinner on Debora and Fiamma's balcony atop Gianicolo Hill, with views across Rome. Over three hours, you'll work through bruschetta, pasta alla carbonara, and tiramisu whilst your hosts share stories about living in the city, the customs behind each dish, and how Romans actually eat. Wine flows throughout. The group ranges from intimate to twenty-plus, depending on the night—either feels like dining with locals who've adopted you for the evening.

Paestum Traditions, Buffaloes, Ceramics, Temples

This 3–4 hour tour threads together three facets of Campania's layered past: a working ceramic studio where artisan techniques persist, a buffalo farm producing milk-based foods, and Paestum's three Doric temples lit dramatically at dusk. You'll meet the craftspeople behind these traditions and witness how Greek, Lucan, and Roman cultures shaped the landscape and its makers. Private transport included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $85

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Night Tour of Enchanted Madrid

Explore Madrid's shadowy corners and forgotten tales on this two-hour evening ramble through the capital's most storied quarters. Starting at Plaza de Oriente, you'll venture into the medieval Madrid de los Austrias district, uncovering the legends and dark histories woven into its architecture. Your guide leads you past Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, revealing the paranormal events and architectural mysteries that locals have whispered about for centuries. It's history told through intrigue rather than textbooks.

2 Hours Surfing Lesson in Lanzarote

Catch your first waves off Lanzarote's volcanic coastline with a two-hour surf lesson from instructors holding three decades of teaching credentials. You'll be geared up with board and wetsuit, ferried to the break, and guided through fundamentals by ISA-certified staff trained in water rescue. This is raw ocean time—expect to paddle, pop up, and find your feet on moving water in one of Europe's most reliable swell zones.

Food Tasting Walking Tour in Trastevere - Rome (SHARED)

A three-hour guided walk through Trastevere's medieval lanes with a local Roman, stopping at family-run food stalls and trattorias. You'll taste your way through the neighbourhood's specialities—from crispy supplì and wood-fired pizza to house-made gelato and Aperol spritzes—before settling down to a proper sit-down dinner. Bring appetite and comfortable shoes.

Madrid Small Group Premium Lunchtime Tapas & Vermouth Tour

Spend three and a half hours touring Madrid's neighbourhood bars and learning why locals queue for vermouth at lunch. You'll visit four establishments across the city, tasting Spanish cured meats, regional cheeses, and a rotating selection of tapas prepared by the venues themselves. A guide walks you through Madrid's food traditions, the ritual of the afternoon aperitif, and the stories behind each bar—some over a century old. Wrap up with hot chocolate and churros, a Madrid institution. Groups stay under ten people, so you'll actually hear what's being said.

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.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33

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.

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $216

Niagara Bliss Tour With Maid of Mist, Cave of Winds & More (USA)

★ 5.0 (24)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Niagara Bliss Tour With Maid of Mist, Cave of Winds & More (USA)

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Niagara Falls tour, she hit the big three in 2.5 hours: a boat ride right up to the thundering base via Maid of the Mist, the Cave of the Winds walkway behind the falls, and the Observation Tower for the sweeping view. The guide knew the area's backstory cold and steered clear of the tourist bottlenecks. It's a solid, no-messing-about loop through Niagara's main attractions—the kind of thing you'd do once and tick off, with decent pacing and all the logistics sorted.

2h 30mfrom AUD $155

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