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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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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.

Roma Vespa Tour Adventure

Tear through Rome's backstreets on a vintage Vespa with a local rider at the helm. This 1–2 hour jaunt weaves past centuries-old landmarks and pulls up at Gianicolo Hill, where you'll find the city's best panoramic overlook. Your guide shares insider knowledge of Rome's layered past whilst you snap photos from the saddle and soak in views that stretch across terracotta rooftops and ancient domes.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $133

Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

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.

Santa Fe Art Classes (2 hour Private Classes)

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked a private session at Santa Fe Art Classes, we walked in expecting a bit of dabbling and walked out with an actual painting worth hanging on the wall. Robbi Firestone runs a tight ship one block from The Plaza — you're in a proper artist's studio, not a tourist paint-and-sip setup. The method she's honed over a decade cuts through the usual beginner overwhelm, and by the end of two hours, you've genuinely learned technique alongside finishing something that doesn't look like a happy accident. It's intimate (you bring whoever you like — mates, family, wine if that's your scene), no faffing about, and refreshingly straightforward.

2 hoursfrom AUD $530

Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

Cruise Rome's most celebrated squares and tucked-away corners on a private Vespa, with a photographer riding along to capture your journey. This two-hour tour hits the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Vatican views, Piazza Popolo, and lesser-known spots like Aventine Hill's Orange Garden. You'll receive ten professionally retouched photos within 48 hours—keepsakes that actually look like you, not tourist-board stock shots.

2 hoursfrom AUD $132

All of Paris Tour in a Vintage Open-Top French Car Citroen DS

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

All of Paris Tour in a Vintage Open-Top French Car Citroen DS

Roll through Paris in a restored 1960s Citroën DS, a three-hour private tour that trades coach crowds for a handful of companions and a knowledgeable local driver. You'll pass the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and Louvre from an open-top vantage—the car itself a working piece of French heritage. Benjamin, your guide, handles both steering and storytelling, pointing out neighbourhoods and landmarks while you settle into those famously comfortable DS seats. Drop-off anywhere you like when the tour ends.

Picasso the Life & Scandals of a Genius Private Walking Tour

Walk [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s Gothic Quarter and El Born with an art historian who unpicks Picasso's formative years in the city—his schooling, the bohemian circles he moved through, and the personal controversies that shadowed his legacy. Over two hours, you'll trace the streets and alleyways that fed his early work before he decamped to Paris, using his story as a thread through Barcelona's own history. The route includes stops at contemporary galleries and street art, customisable to your interests.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115

Sunrise Walking Tour: Paris Before the Crowds

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Sunrise Walking Tour: Paris Before the Crowds

Catch Paris's quietest hours on this two-hour dawn walk through the city's most recognisable spots. You'll see the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), cross the Alexander III Bridge, and explore the Louvre courtyard before daylight brings the crowds. A local guide leads the way, and you'll finish with fresh croissants and coffee at a neighbourhood café. Small group of eight keeps things intimate.

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.

Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie

A three-hour guided walk through Île de la Cité traces Paris's medieval roots across three architectural landmarks. You'll explore Sainte Chapelle's soaring stained glass, move through the Conciergerie's former royal chambers and revolutionary prison cells, and enter Notre Dame Cathedral. When the Conciergerie closes for renovation in 2026, the itinerary pivots to the Cluny Museum's medieval collections instead. This is essential groundwork for understanding how Gothic style took root in the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1336

Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya at private house

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya at private house

Spend two hours with a certified wagashi instructor in a residential Shibuya home learning to shape fruit daifuku mochi and nerikiri confections by hand. You'll discover the stories behind these sweets, practise a basic tea ceremony, and leave with handwritten recipes to recreate them at home. The intimate setting feels less like a classroom and more like cooking with a skilled family member, complete with fresh matcha to sip while you work.

Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki

Dress in one of over 100 traditional kimonos and explore Nagasaki's historic Dejima district as it was during the Edo period. A professional dresser outfits you in roughly 20 minutes, complete with a simple hairstyle, then you're free to wander the atmospheric streets for the remainder of your two-hour window. The experience works rain or shine—indoor photo spots in the Chief Factor's Residence keep you covered on poor-weather days.

Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

Walk through Ancient Rome's most celebrated monuments with an archaeology specialist guiding you solo for 2 hours 45 minutes. You'll explore the Roman Forum's layered ruins, climb Palatine Hill where legend places Rome's founding, then move through the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s massive stone structure. Your guide unpacks the empire's political machinations, engineering prowess, and the brutal spectacles that once drew crowds here. Entry tickets included; move at your own rhythm.

Celuk Bali Silver Class: Hands-On Silver Making Class

Learn silversmithing from Balinese artisans in Celuk over three hours. You'll hammer, shape and finish your own piece of jewellery from raw silver, working alongside craftspeople in their workshop. The class covers design through to completion, and you'll walk away with a wearable piece you've made yourself. Materials, tools, refreshments and Wi-Fi included. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop

Learn taiko drumming directly from an internationally recognised instructor in this 90-minute Tokyo workshop. You'll master foundational techniques, rhythm patterns, and perform both traditional and contemporary pieces. Eva, a Cornell University taiko founder and Tokyo University of the Arts award winner, guides you through hands-on training with professional drums, then presents a short performance and historical context. You'll leave with a personalised video of yourself playing.

2 Hours Mochi &Nerikiri Making & Matcha Class in Bunkyo

Master the craft of mochi and nerikiri (Japanese decorative sweets) in a small group setting within a traditional Tokyo home overlooking the Kanda River. This two-hour class teaches both classical and contemporary techniques in English, with recipes designed to be manageable enough to recreate once you're home. Limited to four participants, the intimate session creates space for genuine hands-on learning rather than passive observation.

Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)

Explore Nijo Castle's military and political secrets with a bilingual guide who unpacks the Shogun era beyond standard tourist narratives. This focused 3-hour small-group tour (max 8 people) walks through the fortress, Ninomaru Palace, and gardens, revealing hidden architectural systems, samurai protocols, and the daily realities of feudal power that textbooks gloss over. Entrance and matcha tea included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $139

Private Curated Tour | Hidden Gems & Must Sees in Tokyo

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private Curated Tour | Hidden Gems & Must Sees in Tokyo

Walk through Harajuku and Shibuya with a local guide who knows where the crowds thin out and the real character emerges. This 3–7 hour private tour threads between fashion districts, street-level food vendors, and subculture hotspots, offering a ground-level read on what drives Tokyo's restless energy. Your guide captures photos at key spots and explains the trends and obsessions animating modern Japan's most visible neighbourhoods.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $134

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve

★ 5.0 (22)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

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 Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master

Spend 2.5 hours bar-hopping through Tokyo's neighbourhood drinking culture with a local guide. You'll hit two traditional izakayas in Ueno, Shinbashi, or Ikebukuro—the kind of cramped, unpretentious spots where salarymen unwind and regulars occupy the same stools year after year. Each venue comes with a drink and a small dish, giving you a genuine taste of how Tokyoites actually socialise after work, away from the polished tourist circuits.

Nerdy Renaissance Tour

A three-hour walking tour of [Florence](/places/florence) that decodes Renaissance innovation across painting, sculpture, architecture, and engineering. Rather than a superficial sweep, this guide builds a framework you'll carry forward—especially useful if Rome follows. Designed for those who want to understand the period's mechanics and ideas, not just admire the monuments. The guide speaks fluent English and connects dots between disciplines so the whole era clicks into place.

Reina Sofia Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour

Explore Spain's premier modern art museum with a dedicated guide who navigates you straight to the masterworks without queuing. This 2.5-hour tour through the Reina Sofia reveals the stories embedded in Spanish artistic movements from the 20th century onwards. Your guide unpacks the context behind pivotal pieces, transforming the collection from visual spectacle into cultural narrative. All entry fees included; meet your guide at the museum entrance.

Buffet Cook and Go Tenerife

Chef Roberto Medda brings a full buffet spread directly to your villa for 3 hours, handling all cooking and setup before leaving you to serve yourselves. Perfect for birthday gatherings and celebrations across Tenerife, this private dining experience eliminates kitchen stress while delivering restaurant-quality food in your own space. You'll find everything prepped, plated and ready—just heat, eat and enjoy your guests without the usual host duties.

The Granada Market and Tapas Food Tour

Spend three hours eating your way through Granada's working market and neighbourhood bars, tasting nine small plates and three drinks alongside a local guide. You'll start with churros, then move through the stalls sampling what's fresh that day before settling into traditional tapas bars where locals actually eat. It's a direct look at how Granadinos feed themselves rather than a performance for visitors.

Discover beginner diving in Tenerife

Get underwater in Tenerife's Abades nature reserve with a qualified instructor guiding you through your first dive. This 2.5-hour session covers the essentials of breathing underwater, moving through the blue, and spotting the reef's resident fish and critters. You'll have full kit provided and insurance sorted. No prior experience needed, though you'll want a baseline level of fitness and no major health concerns.

Private Kitesurfing Lessons for All Levels in Tarifa

Learn kitesurfing on Lances Beach, one of Europe's premier venues for the sport. This two-hour lesson places you under IKO/FAV certified instruction with modern Naish gear and safety cover boats on standby. The 7 km stretch of sand and consistent Atlantic winds create ideal conditions whether you're starting from scratch or refining existing skills. You'll have direct radio contact with your instructor throughout, and full insurance covers the session.

Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park

A 30km mountain bike loop starting from Como that climbs into Spina Verde park, crosses into Switzerland, and descends through Merlot vineyards. You'll gain 800 metres over roughly 3.5 hours of riding, passing WWI trench sites and dual panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and Alpine foothills. Demands solid fitness and technical bike handling, but rewards with Swiss border scenery and quiet forest trails away from city traffic.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $316

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Kyoto Ramen Tour

Taste two distinctly different ramen bowls across Kyoto's noodle landscape on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Start with coffee or tea whilst your guide unpacks the history of Kyoto ramen and maps out the stops ahead. You'll visit a traditional ramen shop and a contemporary spot, sampling half-size portions of each to compare styles and techniques. A knowledgeable local steers you through both kitchens, explaining what makes each bowl tick.

Tampa Riverwalk Street Food by the Bay 3 Hour Walking Food Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this Tampa Riverwalk food tour, it was immediately clear this isn't your typical walk-and-chat experience. You're hitting five local spots across the Water Street district over three hours, but the real spine is a competitive trivia game split into teams, punctuated by a quirky local foodie chant and topped off with a photo package of the chaos. It's high-energy, geared toward people who want banter and brain teasers alongside their street bites, and the Riverwalk itself is bustling enough that you'll feel the vibe of the place without it feeling sterile.

Old Jail After Dark Paranormal Experience

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked the Old Jail After Dark, she went in sceptical and came out genuinely unsettled. This 2.5-hour paranormal investigation puts you in St. Augustine's most famously haunted building with actual ghost-hunting kit—thermal imaging cameras, EMF metres, the lot—and guides who walk you through proper investigative technique before letting you loose. The Old Jail itself is atmospheric: cramped cells, creaky corridors, the weight of 150-odd years of American criminal history. You're not just poking around; you're collecting data, ruling out logical explanations, and deciding for yourself whether the place is legitimately haunted or your mind's playing tricks.

Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this tour, we got the unvarnished side of New Orleans—the sort of stories the main circuit skips. Starting at the Old U.S. Mint and threading through the French Quarter, 'The Dim Corner' is a 1 hour 45 minute walk that trades the usual colonial romance for genuine dark history: murdered madams, occultist connections, frontier criminality, and the unsavoury characters who once ran Gallatin Street. It's pitched at adults who like their history with teeth, not varnish.

Crystal River Manatee Swim & Snorkel Tour-Small Group Local guide

When Tom from our BugBitten team headed to Crystal River on Florida's Nature Coast, he was banking on a proper encounter with wild manatees—and the 3-hour snorkel didn't disappoint. You're in a small group boat cruising gin-clear shallows where these massive, gentle creatures drift past like underwater tanks. The guide's got real local knowledge about the animals and the ecosystem, and the whole vibe is respectful rather than circus-like. Gear's sorted (wetsuit, mask, snorkel), and they hand out hot chocolate and water between swims. It's peak winter season when manatees congregate, so you're in the right window.

Forest Park Carbon Gravel Bike and E-Bike Tour

When Charlie from our team took this out, we rolled 28km from Old Town through Portland's Pearl District and Nob Hill before hitting Forest Park — a 2000-hectare slab of car-free gravel trails carved into the West Hills. Your guide points out the cultural landmarks as you ride, then you're into proper forest, towering trees overhead, glimpses of the city dropping away below. The whole loop takes about three and a half hours. It's billed at fit beginner level and up, with e-bike options for those wanting an easier spin.

Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute

When Em from our team ran this trek near Ketchikan, we hiked a crisp 4-mile loop through Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest with just six other people and the tour operator himself. The first mile hugs a forested lake on gravel track, then the trail steepens through old-growth Sitka spruce into rougher terrain — roots, rocks, moss-draped trees — before opening onto an avalanche chute at 1100 feet. You're one of only two groups a day allowed here, which keeps it genuinely quiet. The whole outing takes about 3 hours and sits as a solid mid-level walk for fit hikers keen on rainforest ecology and the region's logging past.

Enduro adventure directly at Zion National Park

When Jake from our team took this enduro ride near Zion, he discovered the red-rock country from a perspective most visitors miss — bouncing across trails on a sport motorcycle with a local guide steering him through the landscape. You're on a properly maintained two-stroke or four-stroke enduro bike, wearing full gear, hitting terrain that's rugged enough to feel genuinely adventurous without being reckless. It's three and a half hours of proper off-road riding, not a casual spin. Southern Utah's canyons and buttes roll past at speed, and the adrenaline level sits somewhere between "I'm definitely awake" and "this is proper intense."

Wailea Wildlife Experience: Snorkel With Sea Turtles

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this Wailea tour, he got the full coastal package in a single hit—snorkelling with sea turtles in Turtle Town, then a scenic drive through dramatic lava fields and coastal gardens in an air-conditioned van. It's a hybrid that tries to tick two boxes: water time and landscape cruising. The vibe is relaxed and inclusive, pitched at mixed fitness levels. Three and a half hours total, mixing ocean time with road-based exploration around Maui's southern coast. Gear and guidance all sorted.

3h 30mfrom AUD $140

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](/places/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.

Futura Capri/Amalfi Private Boat Tour - Grottos' Visit

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) or Capri aboard a restored Gozzo Sorrentino, built for six passengers plus crew. Spend between three and seven hours exploring sea caves, dramatic rock formations, and hidden coves. You'll steer the route—swim at Positano, hunt for the Emerald Grotto, or chase the Blue Grotto's legendary light. The boat stocks prosecco and local snacks; snorkeling gear and towels are yours to use. Bad weather means a full refund. It's a private flotilla for your group alone.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $999

★ 5.0 (21)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

Private French Quarter Tour with Locals

Explore Hanoi's French Quarter alongside residents who know the neighbourhood's rhythms. This three to four hour walk traces colonial architecture through narrow laneways, pausing at local coffee shops to taste the city's signature egg coffee. You'll navigate the streets as locals do, picking up snippets of history and everyday Vietnamese culture that guidebooks miss. The tour moves at a relaxed pace and welcomes all mobility levels.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $33

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