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2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $65

Amazing Pompeii Tour

A two-hour guided walk through Pompeii led by a team of young local historians who dig into the everyday details often glossed over by larger tour groups. You'll move through private homes, the Forum, public spaces, streets and shops to piece together what life actually looked like in this Roman city before Vesuvius. Entrance tickets (€15 adults; free for under-18s with ID) aren't included but can be purchased on arrival.

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.

Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

A seven-hour private boat journey threading between Lipari and Vulcano, two of the Aeolian Islands' volcanic jewels. You'll navigate dramatic coastlines by wooden vessel, dropping anchor at sea-locked coves for swimming and snorkelling. The route sweeps past towering rock formations and submerged caves, circumnavigating Vulcano to reveal thermal pools and sheltered bays. Lunch choices let you either visit a harborside settlement or eat at a modest restaurant inland. The small-group format keeps the experience genuine rather than choreographed.

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.

Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy

🛕 Culture & History

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $413

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.

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

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $240

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.

Canyoning discovery in the Vercors - Grenoble

A half-day canyoning adventure through the Versoud canyon in the Vercors massif near Grenoble. Your guide leads you down waterfalls, through rock pools and narrow gorges using ropes and technical equipment. Perfect for cooling off during hot summers while testing yourself against the natural landscape with friends or family. Four hours total, suitable for those with moderate fitness.

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

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.

Harajuku Private Tour: Kawaii Fashion & Animal Cafe Included

Navigate Harajuku's fashion-forward streets and quirky cafés on this 4-hour guided wander through Tokyo's most colourful neighbourhood. You'll hit Takeshita Street's vintage and designer clusters, stop for a coffee with elaborate latte art, visit an owl café to interact with these striking birds, and finish at an animal sanctuary stocked with hamsters, hedgehogs, and other small creatures. A local guide handles the navigation while you soak in the energy.

4 hoursfrom AUD $161

1h 50m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $300

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.

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.

Farming & Cooking Class in Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Spend five hours learning to cook Vietnamese dishes by sourcing ingredients yourself at Hoi An's market, then head to Tra Que Organic Farm where you'll work alongside a local farmer before returning to the kitchen for a hands-on two-hour class. You'll prepare papaya salad, spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, fish clay pot and other regional specialities, then eat what you've made. Morning and afternoon sessions available with private transport and an English-speaking chef guiding you throughout.

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.

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.

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

France

Alsace wine tour and medieval villages. Small group guided tour

A six-hour guided tour through Alsace's wine country, visiting three small family-run producers—some operating since the 16th century—with tastings at each stop. You'll be collected from your Colmar or Basel accommodation and guided through vineyard landscapes by specialists who prioritise boutique wineries overlooked by larger tour groups. Limited to six people maximum, ensuring genuine conversation with winemakers and unhurried tasting sessions.

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $92

Rome: Night & Day Photoshoot in Rome with Pro Photographer

30 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $67

Rome: Night & Day Photoshoot in Rome with Pro Photographer

A guided photoshoot through Rome's landmark streets, lasting 30 minutes to 90 minutes across 1–4 locations. A professional photographer directs your poses, captures candid moments, and delivers edited images within 24–48 hours. Choose between walking tours or riding in a vintage Fiat 500 or Vespa scooter—you're a passenger, not the driver. Optional gelato or cornetto break included. All original and edited files go home with you.

Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2583

Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Explore the Amalfi Coast's hidden coves and dramatic cliffs from the water with Giovanni, a local skipper who navigates to secluded spots most visitors miss. This six to seven hour private boat tour includes snorkelling gear, onboard refreshments from water to limoncello, and beach towels. You'll anchor in crystalline bays, spot sea caves, and swim in spots accessible only by boat. The pace is relaxed—you set the rhythm with your captain's expert local knowledge steering the way.

Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Colosseum

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $150

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.

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.

★ 5.0 (70)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands

Hire a private 28-foot vessel from Golfe-Juan marina for six hours exploring the Lerins Islands off Cannes. Your bilingual skipper navigates secluded bays and shallow reefs, dropping anchor at swimming spots whilst sharing stories about the archipelago's layered past. The boat accommodates up to five guests plus crew, making it ideal for small groups or families seeking authentic coastal discovery without the seafront bustle.

Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Burgundy's finest vineyards with a guide descended from local coopers, travelling by private Mercedes through some of France's most prestigious wine regions. You'll taste exceptional bottles directly at the source and share a traditional mâchon—local charcuterie, cheese and bread—in the vineyards or a neighbourhood restaurant. The tour suits newcomers through serious collectors, led by Burgundy-certified specialists with deep regional knowledge.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1655

★ 5.0 (70)

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.

Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking

Roll up your sleeves at a third-generation ramen factory in Yokohama, then shift to a local family's kitchen for a complete cooking session. Over five hours, you'll mix and cut noodles to your specifications, learning how dough choice and blade width alter flavour and bite. Back in the home, prepare a multi-course meal from scratch, share it with your host, and toast with sparkling plum wine or alcohol-free alternatives. Perfect for those wanting to understand ramen beyond the bowl and take genuine cooking skills home.

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $150

Fiat 500 in Rome - experience with a Roman

★ 5.0 (70)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low Island Snorkelling Private Charter Aboard Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

Charter the Shaolin, a traditional Chinese junk, for a full day exploring Low Island off the Australian coast. Your private boat accommodates up to 22 guests with a local crew steering you between snorkelling sites, a guided island walk, and leisurely sailing. Morning and afternoon tea plus a buffet lunch are served aboard. The crew tailors the itinerary to your group's interests, whether that's extra time underwater, relaxation on deck, or island exploration.

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $65

Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★ 5.0 (69)