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Group and private surf classes with a Certified Instructor in Lanzarote

Learn to surf on Lanzarote's best breaks with a certified instructor guiding you through technique and wave selection. This three-hour session keeps groups to four riders maximum, ensuring personalised feedback in and out of the water. Your instructor picks the day's spot based on conditions, and transport collects you door-to-door. All kit—board, wetsuit, rashguard—is provided.

Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class

Learn to cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes from a specialist instructor via live video session. This 90-minute online class guides you through recipes with detailed technique instruction, troubleshooting support and ingredient substitutions. You'll work in your own kitchen with professional guidance, receive a digital cookbook packed with cooking secrets, and gain the confidence to recreate dishes independently. Vegans and vegetarians equally welcome.

Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Private Walking Tour

Explore two distinct Roman neighbourhoods shaped by centuries of layered history. This two-hour private walk threads through Trastevere's cobbled lanes and the Jewish Ghetto, uncovering stories of community, resilience, and daily life across two millennia. Your guide navigates you past landmarks like Ponte Sisto, Theatre of Marcellus, and Tiber Island, revealing how these quarters have evolved and endured. The tour wraps with complimentary coffee or gelato, time to absorb what you've learnt.

Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy

A local photographer guides you through Venice's most photogenic corners—from St. Mark's Square to tucked-away neighbourhoods—crafting polished portraits with professional posing direction. Choose a straight walking session or a cinematic storytelling approach. You'll receive 40–100 edited images depending on length, plus a three-month online gallery. Gondola rides available as an add-on (paid separately to the operator). Sessions work for couples, families, and solo travellers.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $413

Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories

★ 5.0 (72)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories

Walk through central Rome at night following the lives and scandals of six early emperors, from Caesar's final moments to Nero and Hadrian's contrasting legacies. This 2–3 hour narrative tour weaves together assassination plots, unlikely friendships, and the personalities that shaped an empire, told at the exact locations where history unfolded. Expect storytelling that treats Rome's rulers as complex figures rather than dusty textbook names.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $65

Brunetti's Venice: A Culinary Journey Through Leon's Mysteries

★ 5.0 (72)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Brunetti's Venice: A Culinary Journey Through Leon's Mysteries

Follow Commissario Brunetti's trail through Venice's backstreets and canal-side squares, stopping at neighbourhood trattorias and market stalls to taste cicchetti, seafood, and local wines. Over two and a half hours, your guide—steeped in both Donna Leon's novels and Venetian culinary tradition—connects real locations that inspired the crime series to the dishes and characters that inhabit them. You'll sample coffee, three small plates with vegetarian options, and three drinks as you navigate the city's working quarters beyond the tourist zones.

2h 30mfrom AUD $225

★ 5.0 (72)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Photoshooting in the Maspalomas Dunes

Capture yourself against the Maspalomas Dunes during optimal light conditions with a dedicated photographer. This 75-minute session happens on-site in the desert, with hotel pickup arranged if needed. You'll receive over 100 edited images within days. Children, babies and pets join freely, and the shoot accommodates various mobility requirements.

Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio

Track Caravaggio through Baroque Rome on this two-hour walking tour that weaves art history with the unsolved mystery of the painter's disappearance. You'll move between sun-soaked piazzas and shadowy churches—venues Caravaggio himself frequented—examining his most striking works whilst untangling the facts and legends surrounding his violent life. A licensed local guide narrates the story with sharp storytelling, revealing how a rebellious genius became one of art's greatest enigmas.

70s Buggy ride in Gran Canaria.

Pilot a rare 1970s buggy across Gran Canaria's southern terrain with an experienced instructor guiding your three-hour route. Only three operators in Europe offer these vintage machines, and you'll navigate past the island's most striking landscapes at your own pace. The outfit customises routes to match your interests, whether you want scenic backroads or something more adventurous, all wrapped in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.

Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Colosseum

Learn to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch in a compact kitchen just steps from the Colosseum. This 2.5-hour class pairs hands-on technique with genuine Roman hospitality—you'll knead and stretch dough, build your dessert layer by layer, then sit down together to eat what you've made. A local chef guides you through both dishes while wine, prosecco, and limoncello flow for the adults at your table. Works brilliantly for families with children old enough to handle kitchen tools.

Hoi An Food Tour: 12+ Back Street Tasting, Bike/ Motorbike Option

This three-hour food tour through Hoi An's back alleys introduces you to 12+ dishes at neighbourhood establishments where locals actually eat. Your guide reveals how each plate connects to the town's history as a Southeast Asian trading hub and its distinctive culinary traditions. Groups stay small—maximum six people—so you'll move at a conversational pace rather than as a herded crowd. Water and snacks come included; you'll leave fuller and with a clearer sense of what shaped Hoi An's food culture.

Snorkel in Lanzarote with Guide

Explore Lanzarote's underwater landscape on a guided snorkel in calm, shallow waters. This two-hour outing suits swimmers of all ages who want to observe marine life without the commitment of scuba training. A PADI instructor leads small groups, teaching proper equipment use and pointing out fish, rays, and reef features as you float at the surface. Wetsuits keep you buoyant and warm. No prior experience necessary—just basic water confidence.

Private Tour of Pompeii with Archaeologist

Walk through Pompeii's volcanic graveyard with an archaeologist who reads the city like a text. This private two-hour tour traces how Mount Vesuvius entombed an entire Roman metropolis in 79 AD, revealing street life, domestic spaces, and public buildings frozen in ash. Your guide shapes the route to your interests—whether you're chasing architectural detail, daily life, or the catastrophe itself—and steers you past the usual queues to corners most visitors miss.

1h 50m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 5.0 (70)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Japan

Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

Roll up your sleeves in central Kyoto's Gion district to learn noodle-making from a specialist instructor. You'll operate a traditional ramen machine to shape dough into noodles, then taste your handiwork in a bowl of broth prepared by the restaurant's chef. The one-hour class includes all equipment, a souvenir bandana, and a soft drink. Vegetarian, vegan, and pescetarian options available.

The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

A two-hour private surf lesson on Canggu Beach where you'll get hands-on coaching from an experienced instructor in small groups of up to five people. You'll spend time in the water on your own board, matched to your ability, catching waves and building fundamental technique. The instructor picks a window with manageable conditions, so you're focused on learning rather than battling the ocean.

Hanoi Secret Coffee tour

Walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter with a local guide to discover four hidden cafes that shaped Vietnam's coffee culture. Over two hours, you'll taste French-colonial–influenced brews, egg coffee (born in this very neighbourhood), and distinctive local variations like coconut and salt coffee. Your guide unpacks the history behind each cup—how coffee arrived, why Hanoi made it its own, and what locals actually drink when tourists aren't watching.

Transfer package from Trapani airport to Favignana (transfer + hydrofoil ticket)

Seamless ground-to-sea connection from Trapani airport to Favignana Island. This package bundles your airport pickup with a hydrofoil ticket, eliminating the usual logistical shuffle. A driver collects you at arrivals, delivers you to Trapani's port with time to spare, and your ferry crossing is sorted. Total journey takes 2–3 hours depending on connections.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Fiat 500 in Rome - experience with a Roman

★ 5.0 (70)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Fiat 500 in Rome - experience with a Roman

Navigate Rome's streets in a classic Fiat 500 with Alberto, a local journalist who treats the city like home. Over two and a half hours, you'll cruise past landmark piazzas and discover pockets of Rome most visitors miss. Alberto drives whilst sharing insider knowledge and stories about his neighbourhood, making the experience feel less like a tour and more like being shown around by a mate who knows where to find the real Rome.

Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

A three-hour introductory scuba dive in Gran Canaria with hotel collection included. Small group sessions tailored to your experience and comfort level, led by PADI-certified instructors. All gear, insurance, and transport sorted—no surprise costs. Ideal for first-timers wanting to explore underwater Gran Canaria without the hassle of logistics.

The Granada Evening Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour

Hit Granada's neighbourhood tapas bars the way locals do—three hours hopping between intimate spots serving proper mountain ham, jamón ibérico, pan con tomate, and seasonal raciones. Your guide steers you past the tourist traps, unpacking the city's layered past between bites and drinks. Expect around ten dishes and four glasses of wine or sherry, each bar chosen for its authenticity rather than Instagram appeal. Ideal for those who reckon food tells you more about a place than any guidebook.

1 Hour Deep Tissue Thai Massage with Balm - Free Transportation

An hour of deep tissue Thai massage using warming balm at a dedicated wellness space in Thailand. Your therapist works through muscle tension with traditional techniques while you settle into a quiet environment. Transport to and from your accommodation is included, along with refreshments and cooling towels to ease you back into the day.

Trekking Tour to Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm for dog-lovers

Explore Da Lat's aquaculture heritage and jungle landscapes on this three-hour trek led by Twin Beans Farm's resident dog pack. You'll tour one of the region's largest sturgeon operations, then push into untouched forest to reach a secluded waterfall inaccessible to casual visitors. The seven canine guides make for entertaining company and genuine local insight. Finish with a cold drink at the on-site roastery, where freshly roasted coffee awaits.

Renaissance Scarlet Ladies Tour: Caravaggio's and Borgia's Women

A three-hour walking tour through Italy tracing the lives of seven Renaissance women whose portraits appear in works by Caravaggio and Raphael. These weren't decorative figures—they were politically astute operators, poets, and trendsetters who shaped European courts. You'll hear candid accounts of their ambitions, rivalries, and the contradictions of a society that simultaneously revered and condemned them. History stripped of reverence, delivered on foot.

Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom

Walk through Malasaña and Chueca, two Madrid neighbourhoods that became beacons of defiance and creative expression. Over 2.5 hours, your guide unpacks the Spanish Movida—the cultural explosion that followed dictatorship—and traces how LGBTIQ+ activists transformed stigmatised spaces into symbols of freedom. You'll see where rebels, artists, musicians and drag performers rewrote Madrid's identity, backed by archival photos, flyers and album covers from the era.

Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact

Walk through two neighbourhoods in San Sebastian eating pintxos—those Basque bar snacks that locals queue for—at five carefully chosen spots over three hours. You'll learn how the pintxo tradition shapes daily life here, taste proper local wines and drinks, and understand why San Sebastián's food culture matters to the people who live it. Every ticket funds a meal for someone at the city's soup kitchen.

Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting - Cheap in Ubud

Combine two contrasting rushes in a single Ubud day: pilot a quad bike through rice paddies, jungle tracks, and river gorges, then tackle the Ayung River's rapids by raft. Both activities are guided, and the package wraps with lunch and shower facilities back at base. Hotel pickup spans the main Bali resort areas.

3h 30mfrom AUD $37

Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★ 5.0 (69)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

A 2–3 hour guided walk through Paris with a long-time resident who threads together landmark architecture and working neighbourhoods where locals actually shop and eat. You'll navigate the city's grand facades and bustling food markets, finishing with lunch. Ideal for travellers wanting to move beyond postcard Paris and understand how the city functions day-to-day.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $318

Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour

★ 5.0 (68)

🐠 Water Activities

Japan

Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour

Paddle through the Yanbaru region's mangrove channels and coral waters on a private kayak tour led by an English-speaking guide. This 2–3 hour outing adapts to your group's abilities and conditions—you might explore Kouri Island's hidden coves, drift over Nakijin Reef, or navigate the Haneji Inland Sea depending on weather and preference. You'll learn how mangroves thrive in salty environments whilst paddling through their root systems, then venture into open waters where coral and reef life appear below.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Kuta Bali Silver Jewelry Making Class Near Kuta Beach

★ 5.0 (68)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Bali · Indonesia

Kuta Bali Silver Jewelry Making Class Near Kuta Beach

Learn to forge your own silver jewellery in a Kuta studio, working directly with a silversmith through each stage—from melting raw grains to the final polish. You'll spend between 90 minutes and three hours at the bench, taking home a finished piece you've made yourself. The class sits just minutes from Kuta Beach, making it an easy half-day detour into Balinese craft traditions that most beach visitors skip.

Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

Spend 2.5 hours navigating one of Europe's greatest art collections with a knowledgeable guide steering you through the Prado's masterworks. This small-group tour (maximum 8 people) cuts straight to the paintings that defined centuries of Western art, from Goya's raw political statements to Velázquez's royal portraits. All entrance fees are included, and your guide unpacks the stories behind each canvas rather than rushing past them.

Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

A three-hour private lesson with a professional photographer who navigates Rome's streets alongside you, identifying compelling compositions and teaching camera technique in real time. You'll learn to read light, frame shots, and move beyond automatic settings—turning familiar landmarks and hidden corners into striking photographs. Designed for anyone wanting to shoot beyond their phone, regardless of current skill level.

Tokyo Private Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Icons

Shino, a Tokyo native and certified guide, leads you through neighbourhoods beyond the typical tourist trail over 2–4 hours. She'll navigate you towards local spots—cafés, shops, temples—where everyday Tokyo unfolds, and teach you conversational Japanese along the way. Hotel pickup included. This isn't a checklist tour; it's a chance to understand how people actually live here, trade small talk with shopkeepers, and discover places that don't make guidebooks.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $72

Rome Private 2-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup

★ 5.0 (67)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Private 2-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup

A private 2-hour guided tour of Rome tailored to your interests, with hotel collection and return from central locations. Work with your guide to design your own route through the city's landmarks—whether that's the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, or quieter corners you've heard about. Best for couples, small groups, or anyone wanting to skip the tour-bus crowds and move at their own rhythm through the streets.

Photo Walking Tour Sitges Experience Beaches and Town

Learn to photograph like a visual storyteller during this two-hour walking tour of Sitges. A local guide reveals the town's most compelling angles—from beach vistas to architectural details—whilst teaching you framing techniques and composition principles that work on any camera or smartphone. You'll walk away knowing how to scout locations and capture images that actually convey the mood and character of places you visit, rather than generic holiday snapshots.

Kyoto Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking Class near Fushimiinari

Learn to make three classic Japanese wagashi in a traditional wooden house near Fushimi Inari. This 2.5-hour class welcomes groups of up to six, with an English-speaking instructor guiding you through techniques for confections you might recognise from anime and manga. You'll leave with recipes and the skills to recreate these treats at home. The intimate setting mirrors the Japanese custom of sharing tea and sweets with guests.

Full Alhambra tour with preferential access (SPANISH language)

Explore Granada's Alhambra with an accredited guide fluent in Spanish over three hours. This World Heritage fortress complex—spanning the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba citadel, and Generalife gardens—reveals how the Nasrid dynasty ruled from the 13th to 16th centuries before the Catholic conquest. Your guide unpicks the architecture, court life, and cultural layers of this remarkably intact medieval stronghold, widely considered Europe's best-preserved Islamic palace complex. Entrance ticket and skip-the-line access included.

Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%

Learn to stretch, top and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza alongside a practising pizzaiolo in Sorrento's historic centre. This hands-on two-hour class covers traditional technique from dough preparation through to the wood-fired oven, ending with you eating what you've made. The terraced setting overlooks the Gulf with Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. Small groups mean real instruction and plenty of questions answered.

Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona

Learn to cook paella from scratch using a family recipe passed down through generations, set in a Barcelona rooftop kitchen with views across the city. Over two and a half hours, you'll master the iconic rice dish, prepare sangria, and craft Catalan cream whilst working alongside your host. The meal becomes dinner itself—you'll eat what you've cooked alongside wine and water, then leave with written recipes to recreate the experience at home.

2h 30mfrom AUD $137

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

★ 5.0 (66)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

Tour the Côte de Nacre in a 1976 Citroën Dyane convertible, a three-hour private drive along Normandy's coast from Ouistreham to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. Your local guide shares regional history, wartime heritage on Sword Beach, and architectural landmarks spanning Medieval through Art Nouveau periods. Visit hidden corners, sample local recommendations, and experience the coast's character with the wind at your back. Maximum three passengers; French or English spoken.

3 hoursfrom AUD $150

★ 5.0 (66)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private PhotoShoot in Rome

Work with a seasoned photographer for a polished one-hour portrait session across Rome's most photogenic corners. You'll get guided through natural posing while they capture you with professional-grade gear, delivering 20–60 edited images within two days. Ideal for couples, soloists, or anyone wanting genuinely memorable shots of themselves against the city's backdrop.

1 hourfrom AUD $58

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