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Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Rome: Private Walking Tour of Highlights & Secret Spots
A three-hour private walking tour through Rome's layered history, moving between ancient ruins, Renaissance squares, and neighbourhood backstreets with a local guide. You'll see the Pantheon, Campo de Fiori market, the spot where Julius Caesar fell, the Jewish Ghetto, Theatre of Marcellus, Circus Maximus, and Palatine Hill, finishing at Tiber Island. The tour includes a tasting of supplì, a Roman street-food staple of fried rice and cheese.

Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class in Rome
Learn to roll, cut, and cook fresh pasta from scratch on a Rome rooftop, then master two classic Italian cocktails in a hands-on three-hour session. A small group works alongside a local chef, moving through each technique at a relaxed pace before sitting down together to eat what you've made. The setting overlooks the city, the instruction is practical rather than theatrical, and you'll leave knowing how to recreate both dishes at home.

Private Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Yokohama City
Direct private sedan or van service from Haneda Airport to your Yokohama hotel, with your driver waiting at arrivals holding a Cherry Tomato sign. Groups of up to 8 passengers travel in comfort without the hassle of queuing for taxis or navigating public transport with luggage. Your driver handles baggage and takes you straight to your accommodation in Kanagawa prefecture. Journey takes roughly two hours depending on traffic.

Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Front of the Vatican
Master the art of Neapolitan pizza-making from a seasoned pizzaiolo in a central Rome location steps from the Vatican. This one-hour hands-on class teaches you dough technique, ingredient selection, and the regional traditions behind Italy's most iconic dish. You'll shape, stretch, and bake your own pizza, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside fresh seasonal ingredients sourced by your instructor.

Vatican Highlights, Museums Sistine Chapel tour Basilica entrance
A three-hour guided tour of Vatican City's artistic treasures, moving from the Pio-Clementine Museums through Renaissance masterworks to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgment. You'll walk past classical sculptures including the Laocoon group, navigate the 16th-century Gallery of Maps, step into the Raphael and Borgia apartments where popes once lived, then stand beneath one of history's most commanding frescoes. Skip-the-line access and a licensed guide lead you through galleries most visitors queue hours to see, finishing at the entrance to Saint Peter's Basilica.

2 hours tour on boat to Polignano a mare
A two-hour boat journey departing Monopoli that hugs the Adriatic coastline toward Polignano a Mare, stopping at sea caves, rocky outcrops steeped in local lore, and the dramatic Lama Monachile inlet. You'll swim in transparent waters, taste fresh aperitifs aboard, and pay respects at Domenico Modugno's seaside statue whilst hearing the Apulian legend's story. Local crew with genuine maritime knowledge steer the experience.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )
Pedal through Arashiyama's quiet lanes on this three-hour family ride designed around young children. You'll cover roughly 7km on standard bikes, steering clear of central Kyoto's congestion and exploring the neighbourhood's residential backstreets instead. The route prioritises safety with a relaxed pace, specialised seating for smaller riders, and an experienced bilingual guide who knows the terrain. Light refreshments are included. Book as a family unit of up to four; additional riders incur extra fees.

Ravenna Mosaics and Highlights Private Tour with a Local Guide
A 3-hour private walking tour of Ravenna with a local guide reveals the city's extraordinary mosaic legacy and layered history spanning Roman and Byzantine periods. You'll explore well-preserved monuments and architectural gems that earned Ravenna its reputation as a centre of artistic achievement. Your guide unpacks how this small Adriatic town became a powerhouse of early Christian and imperial culture, with stories embedded in the intricate tilework and stonework around every corner.

Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics
A three-hour private walking tour through Ravenna, Italy's mosaic heartland. You'll explore World Heritage sites to understand why this town became capital three times over and developed its reputation for intricate tilework. The guide covers key historical periods while unpacking early Christian mosaic symbolism and techniques—giving you the context to read these ancient surfaces like a narrative.

Osaka: Namba Local Food Walking Tour (Taste 15 Dishes)
This three-hour walking tour takes you through Osaka's neighbourhood laneways where residents actually gather to eat, steering clear of the usual tourist traps. Your guide leads you to small family-run shops and eateries, where you'll sample fifteen dishes ranging from crispy kushikatsu skewers and pleated gyoza to fresh sashimi. Between bites, you'll pick up stories about how Osaka's food culture shaped the city itself and what matters to the people who live here.

Half Day Izu Kogen Highlands Downhill Cycling Tour
Roll down Japan's Izu Kogen Highlands on two wheels, starting from Mt. Omuro's peak and finishing near the coast. This 3.5-hour descent covers roughly 40km through volcanic plateaus, forest passages and open valleys, with a local English-speaking guide handling navigation and the chairlift ride up. Bike, helmet, insurance and all gear supplied—you just pedal.

Bordeaux Evening Food Tour : Local Delicacies
Aurélien, a former English teacher with clear diction, guides you through Bordeaux's culinary heart over three-and-a-half hours. You'll visit family-owned shops, taste regional wines paired with local cheeses, and sample artisanal breads, charcuterie and patisserie that together constitute a proper meal. The route weaves through centuries-old streets with anecdotes about the city woven throughout. You leave with his curated list of neighbourhood restaurants.

Yarra River Waterbike Tour
Pedal a human-powered waterbike down [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Yarra River in 90 minutes, steering through urban landmarks and leafy river pockets without an engine's roar. You'll glide past iconic bridges and city architecture whilst the gentle current carries you through one of Australia's most recognisable waterways. The bikes produce zero emissions, keeping the river ecosystem undisturbed, and the low-slung perspective puts you at water level for angles most visitors miss. Lifejacket included; public transport stops nearby.

Desire on Display: The Homoerotic Louvre Tour (Max 6 people)
A carefully curated small-group tour through the Louvre examining how desire, the male form, and same-sex relationships shaped artistic vision across nine millennia. With no more than six people, you'll navigate galleries from ancient Mesopotamia to 19th-century France, uncovering the rivalries and romantic entanglements of Renaissance masters—Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo—and how their personal lives leaked into their brushwork. Religious narratives served as cover for painters to explore sexuality and masculine beauty with remarkable frankness.

Wine Tasting Tour in Nice - Early evening - Small groups
A 3-hour evening wine tour through Nice's older quarters, stopping at two established wine bars to taste six Provence vintages paired with local cured meats, cheeses, and Niçoise bites like pissaladière and barbajuans. You'll learn how to identify flavour profiles and understand the region's winemaking heritage whilst wandering between Place Masséna and Place Garibaldi with a small group. The tour wraps with gelato.

Paris Watercolor Workshop – Create Your Own Framed Paris Souvenir
Spend nearly three hours painting watercolours at one of three iconic Parisian locations—the Seine, a garden near Petit Palais, or La Madeleine's columns. You'll work through a beginner-friendly process with a professional artist, using provided materials and easel, and walk away with your finished piece already framed. No experience necessary; families and solo travellers alike work at their own rhythm in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Baptism in Paragliding in La Clusaz
Launch from La Clusaz at 1,858 metres and ride thermals above the Aravis range on a tandem paragliding flight. An experienced pilot handles the wing while you soak in 10–15 minutes of unobstructed views across the French Alps. The one-hour outing includes cable car access in summer, making it accessible for first-timers with no prior skills required.

The Brunch That Feels Like a Love Letter to France
Spend 90 minutes at Emma's table in Nice for a French brunch that unfolds course by course. She cooks everything from scratch, blending classical technique with her own creative riffs. Expect constant motion from the kitchen—plates arrive throughout the experience, each one a conversation starter. You'll leave having eaten well and laughed harder, the kind of meal that feels less like service and more like being adopted into someone's inner circle for the morning.

DA Rome to your cruise ship in Civitavecchia Port
Skip the scramble for a taxi in Rome's hectic streets. This private minivan service whisks you from your hotel to Civitavecchia cruise port in 90 minutes, with a driver who arrives 15 minutes early and handles your luggage. The vehicle carries special authorisation from port authorities to access cruise terminals directly, making the journey straightforward before you board.

Discover scuba diving in Brindisi
Learn to scuba dive in Brindisi's clear Adriatic waters on this introductory 2-hour experience. You'll descend to 6 metres alongside a qualified instructor who guides you through every step—from gear check to surfacing. The shallow depth and expert supervision make this accessible even if you've never breathed underwater before. You'll finish with an internationally recognised PADI Intro Scuba Diver certificate, your official entry ticket into diving.

Sunset Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour With A Local
Ride a Vespa along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts as the sun dips toward the horizon. This three-hour tour avoids the midday crush, letting you experience quieter villages and dramatic cliffside roads when light turns golden. Your local guide handles the scooter while you soak in sea breeze, coastal architecture, and the genuine rhythm of the region—espresso included.

River Trekking in Brembana Valley
Wade, jump and swim through the Brembana Valley's alpine waterway over three and a half hours. This river trekking experience strips away the technical gear of canyoning—no harnesses or ropes needed—leaving you free to navigate natural pools and stream sections at your own pace. You'll move through the valley on foot, diving into crystalline water and floating downstream where the current allows, making it an accessible way to experience the raw landscape of northern Italy's mountain terrain.

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
Chart your own course across Lake Como with a private boat tailored to what interests you. This one-hour tour lets you set the itinerary, pick your stops, and move at your own rhythm across Italy's stunning alpine lake. You'll have an exclusive vessel with up to eight people, ensuring genuine peace and space to absorb the views without the crowds or fixed schedules that bog down group outings.

Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.
A private archaeologist guides you through Pompeii's streets for two and a half hours, revealing how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius struck. Rather than fixating on statues and mosaics, you'll walk past bakeries, homes and forums frozen mid-routine—amphora still on shelves, graffiti on walls, the texture of daily existence preserved in volcanic ash. Entry ticket included.

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.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve
Sail around Syracuse's Ortigia island and the Plemmirio reserve on a 2.5-hour coastal loop. You'll pass the Bourbon prison, Vigliena fort, Spanish walls, Maniace Castle and the sprawling Porto Grande, then head out to the protected Gulf of Pillirina. Drinks flow throughout—water, prosecco, and wine—with plenty of stops to take in the Ionian views and explore key landmarks from the boat.

Private Sunset Photo Tour with vintage Fiat 500
Chase the golden hour along the Sorrento Coast in a vintage Fiat 500, stopping at prime vantage points to photograph Capri as the sun dips behind it. A professional photographer guides you through the best light, capturing shots tailored for social media, while you toast the moment with Prosecco on a hotel terrace. Two-and-a-half hours of curated stops and creative direction, with all images and video handed over the same day.

3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia
Learn to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a private kitchen class in Brescia, working with your hands to master two cornerstone dishes of Italian cooking. The host teaches traditional techniques using seasonal ingredients, then you sit down to eat what you've made, finishing with coffee and limoncello. Three hours includes instruction, hands-on work, and a meal at a table that feels like old friends' house.

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.

Naples Boat Ride with Swim Stop – Scenic 2.5-Hour Coastal Cruise
Sail Naples' coastline on a relaxed 2.5-hour boat cruise that balances well-known landmarks with quieter coves. You'll glide past Castel dell'Ovo and the clifftop villas of Posillipo, then anchor in sheltered bays like Marechiaro and Gaiola islet for a swim in transparent water. An experienced skipper pilots a small vessel fitted with snorkelling gear, cold drinks, and shade—no megaboat crowds, no rigid itinerary, just the Gulf of Naples at your own pace.

Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni
Scale an ancient limestone gorge via fixed iron rungs and cables along the Rio Sallagoni, a three-and-a-half-hour adventure through dramatic rock formations accessible only by ferrata. This Italian route winds through a primordial landscape, past geological layers that tell stories millions of years old. An Alpine guide leads you through exposed traverses and vertical pitches, mixing technical climbing with raw natural beauty. All gear supplied—harness, helmet, and safety kit included—plus professional instruction and comprehensive insurance.

Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon
Explore Chioggia's working lagoon by restored wooden boat, watching how locals farm mussels, harvest soft-shell Moleche crabs, and cultivate oysters using methods passed down through generations. This 90-minute tour reveals the seafood traditions that have sustained the Venetian Lagoon for centuries, guided by someone who knows these shallow waters intimately. Small groups—maximum five people—get close enough to ask questions and photograph the boats and nets in action.

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.

Kayaking & Snorkeling: Porto Cesareo and Rabbit Island
Paddle through the marine reserve at Porto Cesareo on a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing along Italy's Salento coast. You'll navigate clear lagoon waters to Rabbit Island, explore its beaches and natural history on foot, then swim and snorkel before paddling past a sixteenth-century defensive tower and the town's golden shoreline. Weather permitting, spot submerged Roman columns scattered across the seabed—cargo lost nearly two thousand years ago.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off
A private guided tour of Rome's Borghese Gallery paired with hotel transfers. Your guide will lead you through three hours among masterworks by Raphael, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini and Canova—one of Europe's finest art collections housed in a 17th-century villa. Skip-the-line access lets you move straight into the galleries and gardens without queuing.

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo
This 2.5-hour walking tour threads through Palermo's architectural landmarks and bustling street markets, stopping to taste genuine local snacks along the way. Your certified guide unpacks the city's layered history—from Norman churches to baroque facades—whilst steering you toward vendors slinging arancini, panelle, and sfincione. Rather than tick boxes, you'll absorb how Palermitans actually live: what they eat, where they gather, which corners matter. Pick-up is included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse
Private sedan or minivan service whisking you from Catania airport or city centre to Syracuse in one to three hours. Your Mercedes arrives on schedule with an English-speaking driver in professional attire, stocked with chilled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi to keep you connected. The vehicle is spotless, air-conditioned, and wheelchair accessible, making the journey smooth whether you're travelling solo or with a group.

2H Wakeboard and Wakesurf on Lake Como with Mastercraft Boat
Launch from Lake Como for two hours of wakeboarding and wakesurfing aboard a Mastercraft with Larry, a seasoned instructor who'll dial in your technique between runs. You'll carve across the water with alpine villas and mountain backdrop, punctuated by glassy moments to catch your breath. The boat carries everything—boards, bindings, life jackets—plus cold drinks and prosecco to mark the day. No experience necessary; Larry adjusts difficulty to your level.
