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Truffle Hunting & Tasting in San Miniato Tuscany with Dogs

Hunt for truffles across San Miniato's rolling hills alongside trained dogs and a seasoned forager who reads the landscape like a map. This 1.5–3 hour expedition combines the thrill of the search with genuine sensory learning—you'll spot how dogs pinpoint these buried fungi, then taste what you've helped unearth, paired with local wine. It's a working afternoon in Tuscany, not a performance.

1h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $158

Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins

★ 5.0 (49)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 mins

Walk Brisbane's inner streets with a local guide in a group capped at 8 people. This 100-minute tour threads through Queen Street Mall, past City Hall, and down laneways most visitors miss. Your guide unpacks the city's architectural layers and neighbourhood stories as you move at a steady pace. You'll come away with a real sense of how Brisbane ticks—the sort of knowledge that only comes from someone who actually lives here, not a scripted spiel.

The History of Florence: The Renaissance Era Private Tour

Trace [Florence](/places/florence)'s transformation during the Renaissance on this three-hour private walking tour led by a local guide. You'll explore pivotal sites—Piazza della Signoria, the Medici Palace, and the Vasari Corridor—understanding how merchant families and artistic patronage reshaped the city. Rather than recite dates, your guide contextualises these landmarks within the era's political intrigue and creative explosion, revealing connections that shape Florence today.

Private Tour: Siena Walking Tour

Explore Siena's medieval heart with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. This Tuscan gem reveals Gothic architecture, narrow cobbled streets, and architectural details most visitors miss. Your guide navigates you through the town's layered history, pointing out the craftsmanship and design choices that make Siena distinct from other Italian hill towns. You'll cover main landmarks and quieter corners, learning how the city functioned in its medieval heyday.

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento, Positano or Naples

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) aboard a private Gozzo with your own English-speaking skipper over eight hours. This UNESCO-recognised coastline unfolds from the water as you visit celebrated towns, swim in crystalline inlets, and enjoy wine and local fare. Departing from Sorrento, Positano or Naples, you'll experience the dramatic cliffs and charming villages at your own pace, with hotel transfers included from Sorrento.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1708

Cagliari Luxury Boat Tour: 3h Premium Snorkeling on New 8m Boat

★ 5.0 (49)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Cagliari Luxury Boat Tour: 3h Premium Snorkeling on New 8m Boat

Explore the Gulf of Cagliari's quietest coves aboard a sleek 8-metre vessel with a local skipper steering the way. This 3-hour snorkel trip departs from the city centre and visits four sheltered anchorages—from the secluded Calamosca to the turquoise Piscine di Gasole—with all gear, towels, and freshwater rinsing included. Small groups mean no jostling; just clear water, comfortable seating under canvas, and a skipper who knows where the fish congregate.

Tour to San Vito lo Capo Zingaro reserve and Castellammare

A half-day boat journey along Sicily's northern coast, departing from San Vito lo Capo to explore the Zingaro reserve and Castellammare shoreline. You'll travel by speedboat with a skipper who knows these waters intimately, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline coves. The itinerary balances action with leisure—expect time anchored in secluded spots, local Sicilian refreshments, and the chance to see the dramatic cliffside landscape from the water's vantage point.

Transfer from Rome Airports to Rome

Skip the chaos of Rome's airport queues and taxi ranks. This private transfer whisks you from Fiumicino or Ciampino directly to your accommodation in a climate-controlled vehicle, driven by an English-speaking professional. The 30-minute to one-hour journey gives you time to decompress and watch the Italian countryside roll past before you hit the city's ancient streets.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $93

Hanoi Tea Workshop: Specialty Fresh Lotus Tea from West Lake

★ 5.0 (49)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Hanoi Tea Workshop: Specialty Fresh Lotus Tea from West Lake

Learn the craft of West Lake lotus tea in a two-hour workshop that moves beyond factory methods to reveal how artisans scent premium leaves with fresh blooms. You'll taste seasonal harvests, practise brewing techniques, and understand why this delicate process demands patience and skill. Held in Hanoi, the session includes traditional Vietnamese snacks and a guide to recreating the flavour at home.

Ban Gioc Waterfall 1,2,3 days - Daily tour/Open tour/Private tour

This 1–3 day excursion from Hanoi takes you to Ban Gioc Waterfall and the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, combining dramatic water features, limestone caves and border vistas. You'll ride motorbike through rural landscapes, meet local ethnic communities, and hike to viewpoints overlooking China—all while keeping logistics simple with guided itineraries and included transport from the capital.

8 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $228

★ 5.0 (49)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Thailand

Morning Thai cooking class

Spend 4.5 hours cooking alongside Nok and Aek, a Thai couple who grew up in different regions and have spent decades refining their craft through family tradition and everyday practice. You'll learn to select ingredients at market, handle spices and herbs with confidence, and master techniques passed down through generations. The class caps at 8 people and welcomes plant-based diets. Lunch of your own creations is included. This is less performance and more genuine exchange—the kind of skill you'll actually use at home.

2 Hour Private Dolphin Tour Guided By A Marine Biologist

When Charlie from our team booked this private boat tour out of Panama City Beach, we got a marine biologist steering the show—the kind of guide who actually knows why dolphins do what they do, not just where to point the camera. Two hours on the water hunting for dolphins and snorkel spots, with a small group (the private angle means you're not crammed on a party barge). The Florida coast here is warm, busy with tourists, but away from the main beach sprawl it's quieter. You're out on decent-sized vessel with snorkelling kit provided and a cooler of ice to keep things from melting.

2 hoursfrom AUD $516

NYC Central Park guided Pedicab Tour - 2 hours

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

NYC Central Park guided Pedicab Tour - 2 hours

When Jake from our team took a Central Park pedicab tour, he got the lay of the land without the slog of walking the whole thing. You're pedalled around by a driver who doubles as a guide, pointing out the film locations, Gilded Age mansions, and architectural gems scattered through the park and its edges. It's a two-hour spin that covers serious ground — the kind of tour where you actually clock where things are instead of wandering in circles. The pedicab fits three passengers comfortably, so it works solo, as a couple, or small group.

Prescott History Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Prescott history tour, he walked 1.5 miles through downtown and up into Nob Hill with a guide who actually knows the town's backstory. Prescott is a proper old-school Arizona territorial capital, and this tour doesn't just rattle off dates—it plants you on the exact streets where the 1900 Whiskey Row fire tore through, has the guide walk you past Victorian mansions, and weaves in stories of both famous figures and the people who rebuilt the place. It's two hours, mostly flat walking, and the guide does the heavy lifting on making it feel present rather than dusty museum talk.

3-Hour Sedona Spirit Journey and Vortex Tour

When Ben from our team did this 3-hour Sedona vortex tour, we got the full spiritual-seekers' experience — the kind of afternoon where you're standing on red rock, listening to a guide point out energy vortexes, and genuinely unsure if you're feeling something cosmic or just the Arizona heat. The tour hits Sedona's most photographed spiritual spots, with hotel pickup included, and suits travellers after a slower pace with some walking and a dose of New Age philosophy. It's a specific vibe that works if you're curious about the place's spiritual reputation, though don't expect rock climbing or intense cardio.

Diamond Head Electric Bike Scenic Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team took this e-bike ride, she spent two hours cruising Waikiki's main stretch before rolling through Kapiolani Park towards Diamond Head's base. You're not hiking the summit itself — this is a scenic coastal loop hitting a couple of proper lookout stops where the views open up across Oahu's eastern and western shorelines. It's pitched at a steady pace for riders who want the eBike experience without endless photo halts. The crowd skews families and casual riders after a gentle morning or afternoon out.

American Specialties Gourmet Tour in Greenwich Village

When Em from our team did this Greenwich Village food tour, we wandered through one of New York's most characterful neighbourhoods sampling proper American classics — the kind of spots locals actually eat at, not tourist traps. Over two and a half hours, we hit the donut shops, burger joints, and bakeries that define the area's food culture, weaving in the history of the Village itself: the old delis, the jazz bars, the street-level charm that makes the neighbourhood feel like a village trapped inside a city. The guide knew the shopkeepers and their stories, which lifted it beyond just eating.

2h 30mfrom AUD $134

Y'allywood 3 Hour Private Movie and TV Locations Tour

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Y'allywood 3 Hour Private Movie and TV Locations Tour

When Sarah from our team booked this private tour, Atlanta's film credentials became hard to ignore. Georgia's earned its stripes as a top-tier production hub—more features shoot here than anywhere else in the US. The three-hour run hits locations from Marvel to The Walking Dead, Netflix hits to Fast & Furious, and you pick the franchises that matter to you before the tour kicks off. It's a custom job, which beats the one-size-fits-all alternative. You get a driver, a guide, air con, and water. The vibe is very 'film nerd's road trip', and if you've watched anything in the last decade, odds are you've seen Atlanta standing in as somewhere else.

Classic Yacht Sailing in Cannes

Spend four hours sailing along the Côte d'Azur aboard a classic yacht, dropping anchor in secluded bays between Cannes and the Îles de Lérins. You'll navigate turquoise waters, swim and snorkel from the boat, paddle on calm mornings, and work through drinks and nibbles whilst the crew handles the sails. The rhythm is entirely yours—laze on deck, explore underwater, or simply watch the coastline drift past. Couples find it quietly romantic; groups settle into easy conversation.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1505

Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

★ 5.0 (48)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United States

Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

When Noah from our team took this Santa Barbara mountain bike tour, we rolled through coastal bluffs and meadows on full-suspension bikes—the kind that actually make rough terrain feel manageable. It's a private or small-group ride pitched at beginners to intermediate riders, running 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your pick. The area's proper scenic: you get ocean views mixed with inland trails, and the vibe is casual enough that you're not racing, just riding. Good gear included, expert guide steering you through the best bits of trail.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $177

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

★ 5.0 (48)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

Spend an hour crafting your own pair of chopsticks at this Arashiyama workshop, selecting from over a dozen timber varieties each with distinct grain, scent and feel. You'll work with hand tools under English-speaking instruction to shape, sand and finish a functional keepsake that reflects your choices. The workshop sits near Arashiyama's main attractions, so you can easily explore the bamboo groves and temples nearby before or after.

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

When Mia from our team tried this beginner surf clinic at Pacifica Beach, she got the full starter package: two and a half hours of hands-on instruction in the shallows, all kit included, and a patient run-through of pop-ups, paddling, and wave-reading. Pacifica sits just south of San Francisco, a working-class beach town with legitimate waves but none of the hype of Malibu—you'll find a mix of curious tourists and local learners in the water. The clinic welcomes complete newbies and anyone who's flailed about on a board solo and needs proper coaching.

Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944

A 2-hour guided walk through Saint-Malo led by a costumed American soldier who fought in the 1944 liberation. You'll traverse the old town and Grand-Bé peninsula while your guide recounts firsthand accounts of the occupation, the summer campaign, and the city's reconstruction. This isn't a typical history lesson—it's a street-level reckoning with what happened here, told by someone who was there.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33

2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV

A two-hour private tour through Paris in a distinctive pink Citroën 2CV convertible, driven by a knowledgeable guide who navigates iconic sights including the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Champs-Élysées, Notre-Dame and Montmartre's winding streets. You'll hear stories about Parisian culture and history from someone who knows the city's rhythms, stopping at landmarks that shaped the capital's character. The convertible roof down makes for a more sensory experience than sitting in a standard tour coach.

2 hoursfrom AUD $209

Howdy H-Town Street Art & Small Bar Tour

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Howdy H-Town Street Art & Small Bar Tour

When Alex from our team ran this tour on a Friday afternoon, we hit Downtown Houston's street art scene and ducked into a couple of proper local bars—the kind of spots that actually give the city character. The 2.5-hour walk threads through the skyscrapers and alleyways where graffiti and sculpture tell Houston's story without the tour-bus vibe. You'll grab two drinks along the way (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, your call) and end up with a solid read on the neighbourhood. It's a smart opener for a night out or a way to see what Downtown's really about beyond the glass towers.

Asakusa Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Whisk Matcha

Learn to hand-roll nigiri sushi in central Asakusa, then participate in a sake-barrel opening ceremony and whisk matcha tea. This 90-minute class teaches you how to shape rice, layer fish, and finish pieces like an apprentice, followed by a formal matcha ritual. You'll create 6–10 pieces to eat straightaway, with the instructor sharing techniques passed down through their kitchen. Located steps from Asakusa Station, near Senso-ji temple and Tokyo Skytree.

1h 30mfrom AUD $41

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

This 10–12 hour coastal loop departs Sydney and sweeps down the South Coast, hitting waterfalls, dramatic lookouts, and three distinct beaches. You'll cross the engineering marvel of Sea Cliff Bridge, hunt for whales and dolphins from clifftops, explore the Kiama Blowhole, and finish at Cave Beach where kangaroos roam freely. Professional drone footage and stills capture the day; snorkelling gear, sunscreen, and snacks are supplied.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $245

Private sailing excursion & Provencal picnic

★ 5.0 (48)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Private sailing excursion & Provencal picnic

Set sail from Cannes Old Port aboard a restored 8-metre Jeanneau to Sainte-Marguerite Island in the Lérins archipelago. Your skipper shares genuine sailing expertise while you help handle the boat or simply relax on deck. Anchor for a Provençal spread—homemade tzatziki, fresh vegetables, anchovies and rosé—then swim and snorkel in transparent waters before returning to the Bay of Cannes. Five to six hours total.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $201

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

North Bali Private Tour - All Inclusive

A full day exploring North Bali's quieter side with your own driver and guide. You'll visit three distinct landscapes—a lakeside temple, a tiered waterfall, and UNESCO-listed rice terraces—without the stress of navigating roads yourself. Your English-speaking guide handles driving and logistics, leaving you free to photograph and absorb the scenery. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $101

Rome: Private Photoshoot Tour with Professional Photographer

★ 5.0 (48)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Private Photoshoot Tour with Professional Photographer

A 30-minute private photography session across Rome's most recognisable landmarks, helmed by Mohamed Sajjadh, a local photographer with 500+ completed shoots. Whether you're solo, coupled, or in a group, he crafts relaxed, genuine portraits at the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, and lesser-known corners. Your edited images arrive within 2–5 days via a private online gallery, with bonus frames added per extra person.

30 minfrom AUD $58

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team pedalled through L.A.'s Arts District, it became clear why this neighbourhood flies under the radar for most visitors. A 2.5-hour guided ride cuts through the grit and transformation of this corner—past Little Tokyo, through galleries, street art, breweries, and architecture that's still got industrial bones but increasingly polished edges. You'll clock warehouse conversions, spotted film crews, spot murals that anchor the whole vibe, and get the actual history from someone who knows the place. It's compact enough to cover real ground on a bike, but slow enough to actually take it in.

2h 30mfrom AUD $120

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Electric City Bike Rental Tenerife

Explore Tenerife's streets on a modern electric city bike, with hassle-free rental that includes door-to-door delivery and collection. BOSCH-powered motors handle the island's varied terrain, letting you cover ground without exhaustion. Ideal for getting around town at your own pace, whether you're cruising coastal promenades or navigating uphill neighbourhoods. The rental outfit handles logistics so you focus on discovery.

Private Bike Tours - Customizable Route, Top Barcelona Highlights

Pedal through [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) on your own schedule with a dedicated guide steering you toward what actually interests you. This three-hour private bike tour ditches the herded-group model entirely—you choose whether to linger at a Gothic quarter corner or sprint toward the seafront, adjust your route mid-ride, and hear stories only locals know. The guide speaks your language and stays focused on your group alone, making this the least rigid way to cover real ground and see why Barcelonans love their city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $57

Bali Charm: Full-Day Bedugul and Tanah Lot Tour (UNESCO) - All Inclusive Tickets

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Charm: Full-Day Bedugul and Tanah Lot Tour (UNESCO) - All Inclusive Tickets

A private full-day loop through Bali's northern highlands and western coast, hitting four significant temples and a UNESCO-listed rice terrace. You'll move between mountain sanctuaries—Taman Ayun and its gardens, then Ulun Danu Beratan floating on Lake Beratan—before dropping into the emerald expanse of Jatiluwih's stepped paddies. The day ends at Tanah Lot, the black-rock temple that rises from the sea at dusk. Hotel pickup included from most south Bali locations; guide and entry fees covered.

Rome: Lip Smacking 4 hours Foodie Tours in golf cart

Skip the gridlock and sore feet—cover Rome's best eating spots in four hours via golf cart. You'll taste your way through local markets and neighbourhood trattorias, sampling crispy supplì, fried courgette flowers, aged Parma ham with sheep's ricotta, Roman artichokes, and the white pizza Romans grab on market runs. Hotel pickup and a knowledgeable local guide round out the experience, keeping groups small and the pace manageable.

Outdoor Range - Modern Warfare Package

When Sarah from our team hit this outdoor range in Arizona, she found a straightforward shooting experience set against desert views. The Modern Warfare package gets you behind a few firearms with a safety officer on hand, ammunition supplied, and structured instruction included. It's a one-hour session that appeals to curious first-timers and folks after a bit of target practice in a controlled setup. The range sits in wide-open country, and the crew keeps things methodical—safety-first briefing, then firing. Blokes and blokes-ettes aged 18+ with valid ID can book; minors need a parent tagging along.

Full-Day Private Slot Canyoneering (From Moab)

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this full-day slot canyoneering trip out of Moab, she dropped into narrow desert canyons—the San Rafael Swell, Robber's Roost, or Cedar Mesa depending on conditions—with a private guide and small crew. This is proper technical canyon work: rappelling, scrambling, navigating narrow passages where red rock walls tower overhead. You're the only group in the canyon, which shifts the whole vibe from crowded tourist fare to genuine exploration. The outfit handles all gear and knows these canyons inside out. It's physically demanding but scalable to your level.

Tonsina Point Kayak and Exploration

When Jake from our team paddled out from Lowell Point into Resurrection Bay, it was clear why this seven-hour Seward kayak trip draws people back. You're in a two-person kayak exploring a dramatic stretch of Alaska's coast—sea otters, bald eagles, and salmon jumping are regular sightings here. The day mixes paddling along forested shoreline with a walk through temperate rainforest and time at Tonsina Point, where a ghost forest and mountain backdrop make for proper scenery. Lunch is a picnic on the beach, and if conditions align, a waterfall visit rounds it out. It's a full day on the water in one of Alaska's most scenic corners.

7 hoursfrom AUD $318

Paris: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour with Pick-Up at your Hotel

★ 5.0 (48)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Paris: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour with Pick-Up at your Hotel

Travel through Paris's most recognisable landmarks in a vintage sidecar over 90 minutes. This private tour collects you from your hotel and threads past Notre-Dame, the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Invalides and the Louvre. You'll ride as either passenger or sidecar occupant with a local guide who knows the stories behind each stop. The open-air format means you'll catch the city's atmosphere in ways a standard bus tour can't match.

Seafood Lunch & Wine Tasting with Scenic Golf Cart Tour

Explore a Campanian winery estate by golf cart, then settle in for lunch paired with local wines at Bosco de' Medici. The two-hour experience includes a working vineyard, a 79 AD archaeological site linked to Pompeii, and the barrel-lined cellar before you taste the property's own bottles alongside Neapolitan dishes—from handmade ravioli to grilled beef and homemade dessert.

2 hoursfrom AUD $133

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