Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $141

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

★ 5.0 (48)

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.

Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets Boat Tour

An eight-hour coastal voyage along Italy's Liguria shoreline, threading between [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s pastel villages and the Gulf of Poets. You'll cruise past dramatic cliffside settlements, dive into turquoise coves unreachable by foot, and explore sea caves from the water. The boat carries snorkelling gear, local cheeses and wines, and enough space to simply sit still and watch the limestone formations rise from Mediterranean swells.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1667

Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $226

Spain

Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries

Spend eight hours exploring the Utiel-Requena wine region outside Valencia with a knowledgeable sommelier guide. Start in central Valencia and drive into rolling vineyard country, where you'll descend into a centuries-old underground bodega in the medieval town of Requena to learn how locals traditionally crafted wine. Taste Bobal and other regional reds paired with local produce, wander Requena's historic lanes, then head to a family winery for vineyard views and tastings with cured meats. Finish with a proper meal at a neighbourhood restaurant before heading back.

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this marine wildlife tour out of Sitka Sound, it was clear the captain and crew aren't just tour operators—they're locals who actually live here year-round. Over two and a half hours, you're working the waters spotting humpback whales, sea lions, sea otters, harbour seals, bald eagles, puffins, and if you're lucky in late summer or early fall, bears onshore. The captain's background in commercial fishing adds genuine texture to the narration about Southeast Alaska's working landscape, not just the postcard version. The boat's got heated cabin space, outdoor decks, binoculars, and a restroom—proper setup for Alaska weather and comfort.

Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao

A half-day excursion combining a moderate coastal hike with Basque culinary traditions. You'll scramble to the top of Gaztelugatxe, a dramatic rocky outcrop on the northern Spanish coast, then descend to the fishing village of Bermeo for pintxos and a glass of local wine. The 4–5 hour itinerary pairs physical exertion with regional gastronomy and views across the Bay of Biscay.

Mount batur jeep sunrise and hotsrping tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Bali · Indonesia

Mount batur jeep sunrise and hotsrping tour

This pre-dawn jeep excursion takes you up Mount Batur to catch sunrise over Bali's volcanic landscape, followed by exploration of the black lava fields. You'll be collected from your hotel in the dark, driven up the mountain in a four-wheel drive, and positioned to watch the sun break across the caldera. After sunrise, your guide walks you through the lava formations, explaining the volcano's geology and history. The full experience takes most of the morning and includes transport, entrance fees, hot drinks, and water.

Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

A two-hour guided session in Bali that teaches you to read waves and catch your first rides. You'll learn ocean safety fundamentals and the mechanics of standing up on a board, whether you're starting from scratch or polishing beginner skills. The outfit partners with the World Surf League and provides all gear—boards, rashguards, sun protection—so you show up ready to paddle out.

2 hoursfrom AUD $46

Private daytrip to Siena & Chianti wine country, with wine tasting from Florence

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $99

Italy

Private daytrip to Siena & Chianti wine country, with wine tasting from Florence

A bespoke eight-hour private drive from [Florence](/places/florence) through Chianti's rolling vineyards to Siena, with a winery stop in between. Your English-speaking driver tailors the route to your interests—linger in Greve in Chianti's village square, explore a working estate's cellar, taste Chianti Classico and estate oils, then spend your afternoon wandering Siena's medieval streets. You set the pace; they handle the navigation and wine knowledge.

Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum

Duck the crowds on this private 3-hour 10-minute tour through three layers of ancient Rome. Your dedicated guide unlocks the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s hypogeum—the underground chambers where gladiators and animals waited before stepping onto the arena floor. Then explore the Roman Forum's political ruins where Caesar fell, and climb Palatine Hill for sweeping city views from the emperors' former homes. Tickets and reservation fees included.

Delicious Donuts of Harvard Square: A Historical Walking Tour

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Harvard Square walking tour, it turned out to be part pastry crawl, part campus history lesson. You'll start at the Charles Hotel, then hop between three donut spots — Union Square Donuts (good enough to feature on multiple Boston tours), a seasonal-flavour shop inside Harvard's campus centre, and Saloniki for Greek loukoumades (basically fried dough done the Mediterranean way). The route weaves through Harvard Square and the university grounds themselves, with snippets of local and institutional history woven between bites. The whole thing runs 90 minutes to two hours and reads as a relaxed morning out rather than a lecture.

Australia

Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

This 2.5-hour session puts you on the farm where barramundi are raised, then into the water to catch your own. You'll walk through the breeding operation, learn how the fish are farmed, then spend time with a rod in hand trying to land one. Finish with a tasting board that showcases what these fish can become on a plate. It's hands-on and straightforward—no filler, just fishing and food.

Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Full Day Bicycle Tour Hanoi Countryside

Pedal through Hanoi's countryside on this eight-hour bicycle loop that trades city chaos for rural rhythms. You'll follow the Red River's path past working villages, stop at a local market brimming with produce and chatter, cross the storied Long Bien Bridge, and share lunch with a farming family in their home. The route moves at a gentle pace, revealing how ordinary people live beyond the capital's streets.

Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Full Day Bicycle Tours City & Countryside

Eight hours pedalling through Hanoi on two wheels, moving from colonial boulevards to rural villages north of the city. You'll cover key landmarks—the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc Temple—then swap tarmac for dirt tracks alongside the Red River. Lunch happens at a local family's home in a working village, followed by loops around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. The route threads through narrow alleys and crosses the historic Long Bien Bridge, finishing with tea and conversation in someone's living room.

8 hoursfrom AUD $126

Day Trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $68

Vietnam

Day Trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave

This 10–12 hour day trip from Hanoi ventures south to Ninh Binh, where you'll explore three distinct landscapes: the temple ruins of Hoa Lu nestled in limestone peaks, the flooded karst caverns of Trang An by rowboat, and the panoramic ascent of Mua Cave. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, take a boat through cave systems, enjoy lunch, and return to your Old Quarter hotel by evening.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $848

🐠 Water Activities

United States

Crystal River Inshore Fishing Charter

When Sarah from our team booked a Crystal River inshore charter, she got a proper taste of Florida's coastal fishing without the usual tourist mill. The waterways here cut through mangrove-lined tributaries and shallow bays—it's genuinely quieter than the usual spots, and the ecosystem supports everything from redfish to snapper depending on the season. The boat's small enough to slip into backcountry creeks, and even when the wind picks up, your guide knows where to find protection. It's 4–8 hours depending on what you book, and you leave with gear, licence, and knowhow in hand.

🛕 Culture & History

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1170

Private American Sector D Day Tour

Spend eight to nine hours exploring the American sector of the D-Day beaches with a guide who brings archival maps, photographs and recovered artefacts to illuminate the landings of 6 June 1944, the subsequent hedge-row fighting, and the Allied push toward liberation. Based from Bayeux, this private tour accommodates up to eight people in an air-conditioned minivan, with pick-up and drop-off included.

Through Alsace Vineyards and Wine Villages Private Bike Tour

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $184

Through Alsace Vineyards and Wine Villages Private Bike Tour

Cycle through Alsace's vine-striped valleys on a curated route linking medieval wine villages and Grand Cru slopes. Over 2–3 hours, you'll pedal past stone hamlets and working vineyards while absorbing local lore from seasoned guides. The ride concludes at a winery in Voegtlinshoffen for a proper tasting session. Choose a standard or electric bike to suit your pace.

-Kids friendly- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour

-Kids friendly- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour

Spend three hours in Montmartre learning how Parisians actually live through food, local stories and a treasure hunt. Your guide—a genuine city expert—takes your group (maximum 15 people) to quieter corners away from the tourist masses, sharing oddball anecdotes and neighbourhood secrets. You'll taste cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread and wine as you wander, pausing to chat and soak in the district's peculiar history. Kids and adults both earn a 'Parisian diploma' by tour's end.

Kids & Family Private Guided Dragon Tour in Barcelona

A private guided adventure through [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s Gothic Quarter that weaves dragon lore into the city's streets. Over 2.5 hours, families solve clues and hunt for dragon symbols scattered across medieval lanes, uncovering the creature's significance to local legend and history. Your guide reveals stories behind Barcelona's architecture and culture whilst keeping children engaged with riddles and small rewards.

2h 30mfrom AUD $282

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

A seven-hour private circuit from Cannes port through the French Riviera's most compelling stops. Your driver guides you through Monaco's principality, the clifftop medieval village of Eze, the yacht-lined harbour of Antibes, and Nice's seafront promenade and old town. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven others, customising the pace and order to suit your ship's schedule. Bottled water and phone charging keep you comfortable throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2157

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $166

Thailand

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market

A private five to seven-hour tour combining two of Thailand's most distinctive markets—Maeklong Railway Market, where trains cut through vendor stalls, and [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak), where wooden boats navigate narrow canals lined with produce and crafts. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with your own guide and private boat, sampling coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice along the way. Optional: ride the train as it passes through Maeklong's centre.

Etna Grantour - 4x4 & trekking - Private tour with lunch included

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $137

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Etna Grantour - 4x4 & trekking - Private tour with lunch included

This 9-hour private tour tackles Mount Etna from multiple angles, combining morning trekking through volcanic landscape with afternoon 4x4 routes across three separate slopes. You'll climb to roughly 2000 metres, descend into lava tubes with proper caving gear, inspect dormant side craters and the dramatic Valle del Bove caldera, then refuel with local farm lunch and regional tastings before the vehicle-based exploration of barren lava fields and pioneer vegetation zones.

4 Hour Private Charter

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this private charter on Sarasota Bay, we got a straightforward four-hour boat experience on a comfortable Sylvan Tritoon that fits up to six people. The boat's built for small groups, which means you're not packed in with strangers—it's genuinely private. The waters here are clear and calm most days, and you'll spot dolphins, manatees, and wading birds without too much fuss. It's a relaxed float rather than an adrenaline run, suitable for families with young kids, older crew, or anyone who just wants to spend an afternoon on the water without the chaos of a big tour boat.

3 Hour NYC Photography Workshop

When Lily from our team did this 3-hour workshop, she found herself learning proper composition and camera technique from a working photographer while tramping through Manhattan's most photogenic pockets. The tour uses the city itself as the classroom—you're moving between spots, getting hands-on feedback on your shots, and picking up practical tips that stick. It's a solid half-day for photographers keen to improve their eye rather than just snap the usual landmarks. The vibe is small-group learning, not a sightseeing conveyor belt.

Jacksonville Private Boat Tour Daytime or Sunset, up to 6 people

When Jake from our team booked this private boat tour on the St Johns River, we grabbed the 2-hour daytime slot with a small crew. It's a personalised affair—max 6 people means no tourist cattle-market vibe, and the captain works with you beforehand to nail down what you want to see: sandbars, a float in a tube, wildlife spotting, or whatever takes your fancy. Jacksonville's waterways are quieter than you'd expect for a city, with mangrove-lined stretches and decent bird life. The whole thing hinges on good weather and a captain willing to call it if conditions turn dodgy.

New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

When Tom from our BugBitten team did this walk around the 9/11 Memorial, what struck us wasn't the spectacle—it was the opposite. Tom, who has a personal connection to that day, leads groups of no more than 12 through the site with wireless earpieces, so you hear his story without disrupting others who are there to sit quietly with their own grief. It's a 90-minute outdoor walk focused on what actually happened, how New York rebuilt, and what the place means now. No theatre. No sensationalism. Just honest reflection in a landscape designed for it.

Pompeii Private Tour with Expert Guide

Walk through Pompeii's frozen streets with a knowledgeable local guide over 2–3 hours, stepping into ordinary Roman life alongside grand civic spaces. You'll navigate the theatres, forum, domestic quarters including the infamous brothel, recently reopened villas, bathhouses and sanctuaries that collectively map how people actually lived before Vesuvius erupted. The guide unpacks daily routines, architectural choices and social hierarchies woven through the site's layout.

Paris Without People - Sunrise Bike Tour & Breakfast

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $64

Paris Without People - Sunrise Bike Tour & Breakfast

Pedal through Paris before the day breaks, catching the [Eiffel Tower](/places/eiffel-tower), Pont Alexandre III, and Louvre in near-solitude. This two-hour guided ride traces the Seine's banks and passes Notre-Dame, finishing at Place des Vosges for warm bread and coffee. You'll see the city's most recognisable landmarks stripped of their daytime throngs—a rare vantage point most visitors never get.

Authentic Tuscan Pasta Class in Florence with Local Chef Cinzia

Roll up your sleeves in Cinzia's [Florence](/places/florence) kitchen for a three-hour hands-on pasta class that doubles as dinner. You'll shape fresh dough into multiple pasta styles, build sauces from scratch, and work through a full Tuscan meal—meat or vegetarian—finishing with dessert. Cinzia shares generational cooking knowledge you can replicate at home, all while sipping local wine and eating what you've made.

Full day Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - buffet lunch, kayak, swim.

A 12-hour cruise through Halong Bay's limestone karsts, combining cave exploration, paddling, and swimming. You'll visit Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave by kayak, swim at Titop Island, and return via air-conditioned limousine from Hanoi. The boat features a heated pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, and serves Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options. An English-speaking guide leads throughout.

Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing Private and All Inclusive

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $47

Bali · Indonesia

Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing Private and All Inclusive

A private driver guides you through Ubud's cultural highlights over a full day, starting with hotel pickup across southern Bali. You'll visit Tegenungan Waterfall for a refreshing swim, encounter long-tailed macaques in the Monkey Forest, trek through emerald [Tegalalang rice terraces](/places/tegalalang-rice-terraces), experience a Jungle Swing suspended above the canopy, and explore the ornate Goa Gajah temple. All entrance fees, transport, and a driver fluent in English are covered—you simply show up and follow along at your own pace.

Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima

Learn brush technique from a professional instructor at Takumi, a venerable Hiroshima craft shop, using traditional Kumano brushes. Over 45 minutes, you'll create your own calligraphy piece on either a fan or shikishi board to take home. Set within a gallery-like space adorned with ukiyo-e prints, the workshop balances artistic practice with meditative focus—no prior experience needed.

3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui

Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification over three days on Koh Samui without needing prior experience. You'll complete e-learning modules and undertake confined water and open water dives, emerging with a globally recognised qualification that opens up dive sites worldwide. The course suits anyone aged 10 and up with reasonable swimming ability and good overall health. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, and all equipment are included.

3 daysfrom AUD $929

Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)