Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor
Learn sword techniques from a working samurai actor at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, then film your own action sequence. This 70-minute session has you dressed in period costume, drilling genuine kata alongside your instructor, then performing choreographed moves while a professional cameras roll. The temple grounds—where warlord Oda Nobunaga once walked—provide an atmospheric backdrop. You'll leave with digital footage of yourself as the lead in your own samurai film.

Best of Pompeii - 2 hour Private Tour with Alex
Explore Pompeii's frozen Roman streets with Alex, a local licensed guide fluent in English. This two-hour private tour cuts straight past queues and into the daily routines of residents whose homes, workshops and forums were preserved when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Walk through bakeries, amphitheatres and family dwellings to understand how ordinary Romans actually lived—architecture and artefacts tell stories that textbooks can't.

Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat
Watch thousands of flying foxes in their daytime roosts across Sydney. These megabats, with wingspans stretching to a metre, are most active during daylight hours—a rare viewing window. You'll observe them squabbling, stretching, and taking flight from close range, equipped with binoculars and zoom cameras to capture their movements. A guide explains their ecology and conservation status whilst you travel between key roost sites in a climate-controlled coach.

Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Motorboat from 1H to 4H
Speed across Lake Como's glittering waters aboard a restored 2024 Colombo motorboat piloted by experienced captains who know every cove and villa. Your skipper shares local stories and celebrity lore gathered over years on the water. Choose your own pace—swim in secluded bays, sip prosecco mid-lake, or simply take in the Alpine backdrop and Belle Époque architecture. One to four hours available.

Chiang Mai 4WD Hilltribe Coffee: Jungle Trek, Roast & Brew.
A full-day 4WD expedition from Chiang Mai into remote Karen hill-tribe territory, where you'll plant coffee seedlings, hand-roast beans over an open fire, and brew pour-overs with the farmers themselves. The eight to ten hours combines genuine off-road driving with meaningful work on functioning coffee plots, finishing with a vegetarian lunch made from village-grown ingredients. You'll leave with coffee you roasted and a clearer picture of where specialty beans actually come from.

Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
This 3.5-hour guided walk traces Kamakura's medieval power through its most significant temples and shrines. You'll stand before the Great Buddha, explore the atmospheric grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Hasedera Temple, and piece together how this former shogun capital shaped Japan's spiritual landscape. Small groups mean your guide can linger on details that catch your interest, whether that's the craftsmanship in a temple's woodwork or the view across Sagami Bay. Local food stops punctuate the route—authentic rather than tourist-focused.

Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch
Spend your morning wandering San Sebastián's centre and old quarters with a local guide who shares lesser-known stories whilst pointing out architectural highlights. After ninety minutes of exploring, settle into a series of neighbourhood bars sampling five pintxos matched with five carefully chosen drinks. Your guide tailors the route to your palate and any dietary requirements, teaching you how to navigate the bars and order like a resident.

Rome: Private Colosseum Photoshoot with Local Photographer
Work with a Rome-based photographer at the Colosseum for a personalised 90-minute portrait session. Pick your route—the amphitheatre alone, or branch into Capitoline Hill or Roman Forum vistas—and the photographer adjusts pacing and posing to suit you. Whether you're solo, coupled up, or celebrating an engagement, you'll walk away with 20–50 polished images delivered within two days, plus a year's access to your private gallery.

7 Days Unlimited DATA SIM CARD Vietnam
Stay connected across Vietnam for seven days with a local SIM card offering unlimited data at a fraction of international roaming costs. Collect your card at Nội Bài International Airport between 07:00 and 23:00 daily, or arrange hotel delivery in Hanoi if your arrival falls outside these hours. Stream, message and browse at 4G/5G speeds throughout the country without worrying about bill shock.

Hanoi Cooking Class in a Haven of Tranquility - Thom culinary
This 4.5-hour Hanoi cooking class centres on a peaceful garden compound where you'll cook four authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch under your host's guidance. You'll harvest herbs and tropical fruit, visit three bustling neighbourhood markets, taste street food, and explore a family worship hall. The experience includes homemade desserts, herbal drinks, and rice wine, plus cyclo transport throughout.

The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience
Spend three hours in an Italian kitchen learning to cook traditional dishes alongside someone who's cooked this way since childhood. You'll prep, cook, and eat together, working through the fundamentals of genuine Italian food. The session includes all equipment, a welcome drink, a full meal you've made yourself, and local wines to match.

Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible
Learn to hand-roll dumplings and build ramen broth from scratch in Tokyo with a chef trained across Japan's most celebrated ramen regions. This two-hour class covers authentic Utsunomiya-style gyoza folding—the craft behind Japan's dumpling heartland—plus the layered technique of constructing a proper bowl of ramen. You'll cook, taste what you've made, and hear stories from someone who's worked kitchens across continents. Vegan adaptations available.

Private 4-hour Mediterranean Boat Tour in Ibiza with Snorkeling
A private four-hour boat adventure along Ibiza's Mediterranean coast in a traditional vessel designed to reach secluded anchorages. Navigate turquoise shallows and deeper sapphire waters, dropping anchor at pristine swim spots unreachable by larger tour boats. You'll have full use of snorkelling gear and paddleboards, with a comfortable onboard setup including cooler and speaker. Fuel, insurance and equipment covered; arrange your own skipper (€100 cash) or captain the boat yourself if qualified.

Scandola & Girolata: The Must-see Excursion EN Corsica
A 6h 45m boat tour from Porto exploring the Gulf's most dramatic coastline. You'll cruise past the red-rock formations of Scandola (a UNESCO reserve), thread through the towering Calanques de Piana, spot Capo Rosso's natural arch, then dock in the quiet village of Girolata for 90 minutes to two hours ashore. The finale is a swim in a secluded cove. Mare Bellu limits groups to 12 passengers per trip, with individual seating, sun decks, shade, and a captain who talks through local geology and history.

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike
Pedal through the forested slopes above Granada on an e-bike, climbing past olive groves and historic springs that once fed the Alhambra palace. Your local guide shares stories of the 13th-century engineering behind this Moorish landmark whilst you ride towards the Sierra Nevada peaks. The tour crescendos at a quiet hilltop vantage point overlooking the Alhambra, Albaicín, and Sacromonte bathed in golden hour light—a perspective most visitors never see. On the descent, detour through Silla del Moro and explore Realejo, Granada's once-vibrant Jewish quarter, often bypassed by the guidebook crowd.

1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor
Learn to brew and top Vietnam's signature egg coffee in a relaxed one-hour session with a local instructor. You'll whisk the frothy egg mixture, pour your own brew, and adjust sweetness to taste, finishing with a spring roll and fresh cup. Small group sizes mean genuine interaction and hands-on guidance rather than passive observation. The instructor shares which beans are worth taking home and explains why this drink matters to Vietnamese coffee culture.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class with organic ingredients
Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes using organic produce in a hands-on four-and-a-half-hour session. You'll work at your own cooking station, guided through techniques that local cooks use daily. The class covers fundamental Thai flavour-building and knife skills, finishing with a chance to taste what you've made. Water, fresh fruit, and snacks are provided throughout.

Private Boat Tour of the Archipelago of La Maddalena West Side
Explore La Maddalena's western archipelago aboard a six-person private boat with a captain who doubles as host and guide. Over seven hours, you'll anchor in secluded coves unreachable by larger vessels, snorkel pristine waters, paddleboard in sheltered bays, and eat Sardinian charcuterie and local wine prepared onboard. The intimate scale means genuine connection with your skipper and genuine solitude in the islands.

Margaret River Coastal and Wildlife Eco Trip from Busselton or Dunsborough
Explore the northern Margaret River coastline and its thriving ecosystems on this half-day adventure from Busselton or Dunsborough. Your local guide navigates to prime spots for spotting native wildlife and taking in dramatic seascapes, then settles you down with a curated spread of regional produce paired with local wine, beer, or coffee. Three and a half hours that pack in coastal drama, animal encounters, and a taste of what the region grows.

Bali Private Chartered Service
Book a private driver and vehicle for your Bali stay, handled by a local operator who pairs you with an experienced Balinese chauffeur. Your driver knows the island well and handles all navigation, leaving you free to explore at your own pace. The service includes a comfortable, air-conditioned car, bottled water, and fuel—you arrange your own stops, meals, and entrance fees. Infant seats available on request.

Private boat tour of the Amalfi coast or Capri
Rent a private boat along Italy's Amalfi Coast for 4–8 hours, departing from Salerno or a coastal village of your choice. Cruise past clifftop towns, hidden coves and sea caves, stopping to swim in crystalline waters. An aperitif with prosecco, local buffalo mozzarella and snacks is served aboard. Upgrade to include Capri and the protected marine reserve at Li Galli, where you'll circle the island's famous rock formations and anchor for a dip.

Splendida giornata con noi in costiera Amalfitana e dintorni
Spend two days exploring Campania's Amalfitana coastline with an English-speaking driver who knows the region's hidden corners. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort through dramatic cliffside villages, coastal towns, and inland hamlets, stopping at places locals actually frequent rather than the obvious tourist spots. Your driver provides context as you move between destinations, building a genuine sense of how people live along this stretch of southern Italy.

Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours
Spend four hours at a local home learning five pillars of Japanese culture alongside a home-cooked meal. You'll fold origami, hand-roll udon from scratch, prepare sushi and tempura, whisk matcha, and watch your name brushed in calligraphy on coloured paper to take home. Sake, shochu, beer and soft drinks flow throughout. Vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available.

Games & Treasures Hunts Tour in Rome
A 2-hour romp through Rome's centre that turns sightseeing into a competitive game. You'll solve riddles and answer questions about landmarks as you navigate the city, earning points and competing for prizes. The Pantheon entry is included, making this ideal for families wanting something beyond standard guided walks. Kids aged 6+ and adults alike stay engaged rather than passive.

Volcanic Discovery PREMIUM eBike Tour: 35 km
Explore Fuerteventura's northern volcanic landscape on a Bosch-powered e-MTB, covering 35 km over three hours with a small group. Your guide handles the route and pacing while sharing the island's geological and cultural heritage. After a brief e-bike familiarisation, you'll navigate remote tracks and hidden corners at your own tempo, with safety support throughout.

Rural Hoi An Cycling, Cooking Class at Organic Farm
Pedal out from Hoi An's bustling centre into quiet countryside, stopping at Tra Que's working vegetable plots to get hands dirty planting and harvesting. Ride past rice paddies, browse a local market, then cook lunch with farm-fresh ingredients in a small group of no more than ten. You'll also paddle a traditional basket boat and pick up some Vietnamese along the way. Four hours total.

Parisian Life Style Private Photo Shoot at Eiffel Tower
Spend an hour with a local professional photographer exploring Paris's most photogenic corners around the Eiffel Tower, capturing authentic moments instead of typical tourist snapshots. You'll receive 40 edited high-resolution images the same day, plus all unedited shots, making this ideal for couples, families, or groups marking a special occasion. The photographer speaks English, Spanish, French and Italian, and knows how to put nervous subjects at ease.

Ubud Highlight Private Tour - All Inclusive Entrance fee
This private day tour covers Ubud's cultural and natural highlights with your own driver and guide. You'll visit a traditional Balinese compound, encounter monkeys along a forested river, walk through Tegalalang's terraced rice paddies, swim in the spring-fed pools at Tirtha Empul temple, and cool off under Ulu Petanu waterfall. All entrance fees and air-conditioned transport are included; your guide handles logistics so you focus on exploring.

Sorrento Food & Wine Tour - 'Taste of Sorrento'
A three-hour culinary ramble through residential Sorrento that bypasses the tourist circuit. Your guide shepherds you between neighbourhood establishments where you'll taste several regional dishes—think aubergine parmigiana alongside local wines—each with stories about the traditions that built them. Everything comes from seasonal, local stock. Homemade puddings and limoncello round things out. Walking distances between venues are short; food is the real focus here.

Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings
Tear through Ho Chi Minh City's backstreet food stalls on the back of a motorbike, stopping for 12 tastings across four hours. Your guide navigates you through neighbourhoods locals eat in—slurping noodles at dawn-shift vendors, biting into crispy spring rolls still hot from the wok, chasing bánh mì with cold beer, finishing on fresh oysters and creamy flan. No tourist traps, no rehearsed patter. Just the real Saigon breakfast-to-dinner circuit, fuel included.

Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya
Spend nine to eleven hours exploring three of Thailand's most distinctive destinations. Start at Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors expertly collapse their stalls as trains thunder through, then boat through the waterways of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to witness traders and locals navigating the canals. Finish in Ayutthaya, the former royal capital, wandering temple ruins that reveal centuries of architectural ambition. A private guide, vehicle and boat mean you move at your own pace without the crowds.

Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch
Spend seven hours aboard a catamaran hugging Palermo's northern coastline, with swimming stops at secluded bays and sea caves. The boat's galley crew cooks traditional Sicilian seafood pasta, fresh fruit, and local pastries as you drift past Mondello beach and the dramatic cliffs of Capo Gallo. Wine and beer flow throughout. Snorkelling gear included—the water here stays remarkably clear and shallow near shore.

Real Rural Hoi An Scooter Tour: Villages & Local Crafts
Ride out from Hoi An's tourist core into working villages where craftspeople still practice centuries-old trades. Over five hours, you'll weave palm mats alongside families, watch rice paper being made by hand, and cook Quang noodles from scratch. Your English-speaking guide navigates the quiet back roads at an easy pace, stopping wherever conversation and curiosity lead. This is rural life as it actually happens—no performances, no photo setups, just genuine exchanges with people in their workshops and homes.

Rome 3-Hour Evening Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Pizza Tasting
Ride through Rome's evening streets in a vintage Vespa sidecar, stopping at landmark plazas and hidden corners whilst a licensed guide shares the city's layered history through wireless headsets. This 3-hour tour wraps up with gourmet pizza tasting at Vico Pizza&Wine. You'll sit passenger throughout—no driving required—making it an effortless way to cover ground and absorb Rome's character without the usual tourist shuffle.

Montmartre Walking Guided Tour
A two-hour walking tour through Montmartre led by a local guide, exploring the hilltop neighbourhood where Impressionist and early Modern artists made their mark. Wander narrow streets lined with studios and cafés, visit the artists' square and the soaring Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and finish with sweeping city views stretching across Paris to landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Invalides.

Tokyo: Make Your Own Chopsticks Shibuya
Craft a pair of wooden chopsticks from scratch in a Shibuya workshop, a short walk from the Scramble Crossing. Over one hour, you'll select timber, shape and sand your sticks under expert guidance, then finish them to take home. No prior skill needed. Choose from standard or premium woods, and add engraving for a personalised touch—ideal for keeping or gifting.

Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo
This two-hour Tokyo session teaches you kendo—the martial art that preserved samurai values through centuries. Rather than sport mechanics, you'll explore Bushido philosophy by holding a bamboo sword, understanding discipline through stance and breath. A guide walks you through proper form and the mental focus that made kendo essential to samurai culture. You'll leave with rental gear worn, a souvenir carried, and a felt sense of why this practice still matters in modern Japan.

PREMIUM catamaran excursion archipelago of La Maddalena
Explore La Maddalena's crystalline waters and hidden coves aboard a purpose-built catamaran designed for comfort. This seven-hour archipelago cruise pairs modern amenities with authentic Sardinian hospitality—the skipper prepares lunch featuring island specialities and local pasta, while you swim and snorkel in turquoise bays. Limited to 12 passengers, the Premium catamaran offers a more intimate experience than standard group tours, with refined furnishings and contemporary styling throughout.

Hanoi City Tour by Vintage Jeep Culture History Daily Life
Explore Hanoi from an open-air vintage Army Jeep, hitting both celebrated monuments and the quieter lanes where locals actually live. Over four hours, you'll navigate bustling markets, slip through heritage quarters, and stop at neighbourhood food stalls where the real rhythm of the city plays out. Your English-speaking guide steers you toward genuine encounters rather than postcard moments, weaving together the monumental and the mundane that make Hanoi feel alive.
