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Rome: Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Navona and Trevi Private Tour

A 3-hour guided walk through Rome's classical heart, starting from your hotel. Your guide reveals the stories behind the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps—four of the city's most recognisable landmarks. You'll navigate cobbled streets and hidden corners where Renaissance fountains punctuate Renaissance architecture. The Pantheon entrance is included; other stops require only your presence. Optional early-morning departures pair the tour with cappuccino, and you can upgrade to a vintage Fiat 500 if you'd prefer wheels to feet.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $408

Motorbike Tour between Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang with Easy Rider

★ 5.0 (77)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Motorbike Tour between Hue, Hoi An & Da Nang with Easy Rider

Ride the legendary Hai Van Pass on the back of a private motorbike with a local Easy Rider guide, connecting Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang over 5–7 hours. This isn't a rushed dash between cities—it's a slow meander through Central Vietnam's quieter pulse: fishing villages, rice paddies, coastal lagoons, and mountain viewpoints where you'll stop for coffee and breath. You'll see the Marble Mountains or Linh Ung Pagoda, hit Lang Co Beach, and skirt past the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, all on a well-kept bike with a helmet and rain gear included.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $84

Private Street Food Tour with a Local Food Guide

★ 5.0 (77)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Private Street Food Tour with a Local Food Guide

A private 2–3 hour food tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter led by a local guide who knows where the city eats best. You'll stop at working street stalls and hole-in-the-wall spots to taste dishes that define the city: bánh mì, phở, egg coffee, and regional specialities most visitors never find. Your guide explains the stories behind each dish and the rhythms of neighbourhood life, turning lunch into a window onto how Hanoi actually lives.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $53

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour

★ 5.0 (77)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour

A 2-day wildlife circuit across Kangaroo Island departing Adelaide with ferry included. Track native animals—koalas, kangaroos, seals, dolphins, echidnas—across national parks and coastal reserves. Base yourself overnight at an island lodge, sample local produce at a lavender farm and distillery, swim at Stokes Bay, and explore windswept rock formations at Flinders Chase. Meals and park entry covered; small group keeps numbers manageable.

Civitavecchia Cruise Ship to Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer

Skip the port queues and meet your driver directly at your cruise ship in Civitavecchia. A private Mercedes van whisks you straight to Fiumicino Airport in roughly an hour, with room for up to eight passengers and their luggage. Air-conditioned comfort the whole way, no waiting around for shuttles or public transport.

1 hourfrom AUD $565

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

★ 5.0 (77)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup

This 11-hour private tour from Barcelona crosses three borders in a single day, taking you through the Catalan foothills, into the French Pyrenees, and up to Andorra's mountain capital. Two English-speaking guides handle driving and commentary while you sit back in a comfortable minivan, stopping at viewpoints and landmarks including the Sanctuary of Meritxell. You'll see Montserrat, the Pre-Pyrenees, Cerdanya valley, and explore both the historic and modern quarters of Andorra La Vella.

11 hoursfrom AUD $381

Chiara boat tour in dinghy, stops, snorkeling, aperitif included

★ 5.0 (77)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Chiara boat tour in dinghy, stops, snorkeling, aperitif included

Explore Cagliari's coastline aboard an intimate dinghy with a maximum of 10 passengers. This 2–3 hour voyage hugs the Poetto shore, pausing at secluded spots for swimming and snorkelling before anchoring near Calabernat. You'll float in crystalline water whilst savouring a quality aperitif as the afternoon light softens. The boat reaches places larger vessels cannot, revealing the raw beauty that makes this stretch of Sardinian coast special.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $83

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

★ 5.0 (77)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley

Follow a third-generation winemaker through her family's Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley to understand how grapes become wine. This three-hour experience walks you amongst the vines, through the working winery, and into the historic rock-carved cellars where wine develops. You'll taste six Loire wines paired with local charcuterie and cheese, guided throughout by Myriam herself. Small groups of no more than twelve mean genuine conversation and personalised attention from someone who grew up in these vineyards.

Osaka: Hidden Backstreet Foodie Tour

Slip into Osaka's backstreet lanes and eat your way through Uranamba's hidden food culture with a knowledgeable local guide. This 3-hour evening tour keeps groups small—no more than 9 people—so you'll actually talk to your guide rather than hear a canned speech. You'll taste around 13 dishes, sip two drinks, and hear real stories about the city's food heritage and underground scenes. It's the kind of night where your guide becomes a mate and the streets reveal themselves in ways tourists never see.

Luke's McLaren Vale Wine Tour

Spend eight hours in McLaren Vale with Luke, a longtime resident who's built genuine friendships with the region's winemakers. Rather than ticking boxes at tourist stops, you'll visit producers who actually know him and want to share what they do. Luke photographs the day and sends you the shots afterwards. Wine fees and lunch aren't included, giving you full control over spending and pace. A proper introduction to the Vale from someone who's been part of it since the mid-seventies.

8 hoursfrom AUD $125

★ 5.0 (77)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

Swap your cruise ship for a nine-hour exploration of Cinque Terre, UNESCO-listed villages perched along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your driver collects you from Livorno port and navigates to three hamlets chosen based on weather and transport schedules—though the route flexes to suit your preferences. You'll have breathing room to eat, browse local shops, and absorb the terraced vineyards and pastel buildings that define this stretch of coastline. The itinerary adapts in real time, ensuring you see what's actually accessible rather than following a rigid script.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1833

Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

★ 5.0 (76)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

Start your Tokyo day before dawn to slip through Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing whilst the city still feels like itself. This five-hour private tour capitalises on early light and sparse foot traffic—ideal if you're maximising a short Tokyo stay or simply prefer moving through the city without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. Your guide will orient you to the train network so you can roam freely afterwards.

5 hoursfrom AUD $81

★ 5.0 (76)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9)

Spend seven hours exploring Kyoto with Kosuke, a local driver who tailors the itinerary to your interests. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle through Japan's cultural heart, stopping at temples, gardens, geisha districts, or neighbourhoods you want to discover. Best experienced over two days to avoid rushing between sites. Groups up to nine welcome.

Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

This 9-hour excursion from San Sebastian takes you deep into Rioja's wine country, visiting four distinct producers across the region. You'll taste wines at three estates before descending into the subterranean cellars of a fourth, where lunch awaits in the cool darkness alongside a local Crianza. The afternoon shifts focus to Laguardia, a fortified medieval village perched above its own wine tunnels. Hotel collection and return transport included.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $777

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★ 5.0 (76)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

Learn to cook authentic Valencian dishes in José's home kitchen near Valencia. This three-hour class covers paella, tapas, and dessert from scratch, plus sangria preparation. José, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, shares regional techniques and family recipes while you work through each dish. Finish by sitting down together to eat what you've made, with wine and conversation included.

3 Night Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and Dive Getaway from Coral Bay

Spend three nights based at Coral Bay exploring Ningaloo Reef's remote dive and snorkel sites that larger operators never reach. This four-day getaway takes you to pristine waters teeming with reef sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and octopuses. Seasonal humpback whales migrate past the outer reef whilst dolphins hunt in the shallows. All meals, equipment and non-alcoholic drinks are included, making this an all-in experience along Australia's most intact coral ecosystem.

Ha Giang Dirt Bike - off Road 4 Days + Private Room - Small Group

A four-day dirt bike expedition through Vietnam's northern Ha Giang province, piloted by experienced mountain riders. You'll tackle the legendary Ha Giang Loop on two wheels, carving through dramatic limestone passes, hidden ethnic villages, and remote valleys. Nights are spent in traditional homestays with private rooms. The route covers Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River gorges, Tham Ma's steep slopes, and Heaven Gate viewpoint, with stops at minority settlements like Nam Dam and Lo Lo. All meals, gear, fuel and guiding are included.

Private charter Egadi Islands

Charter a private boat around the Egadi Islands for up to eight hours, exploring protected marine zones at your own pace. You'll have a skipper who knows these waters well, a modern vessel, and everything needed for snorkelling—masks, fins, and a cooler with ice to keep refreshments cold. The boat is authorised to access Zones B, C, and D of the Marine Protected Area, giving you flexibility to discover hidden coves and underwater life away from crowded routes.

1 hour – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1167

Bali Customizable Full-Day Private Tour.

★ 5.0 (75)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Bali · Indonesia

Bali Customizable Full-Day Private Tour.

Spend 10 hours exploring Bali with your own driver and guide, choosing from five preset itineraries or building one from scratch. Routes range from the clifftop temples and rice paddies of central Bali to the quieter beaches and waterfalls inland. Your air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees are sorted; you decide the pace and where to linger. Best for groups up to five.

10 hoursfrom AUD $46

Rome by Night Tour with Top E-bike and optional Italian Dinner

★ 5.0 (75)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Night Tour with Top E-bike and optional Italian Dinner

Glide through Rome on a smooth e-bike as the city shifts from golden hour to evening glow. This 2–4 hour tour pedals you past the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Imperial Forums, then dips into quieter quarters—the Jewish neighbourhood, Theatre of Marcellus, hidden backstreets—with an expert local guide. The longer option adds a traditional trattoria dinner midway through. You'll cover around 12 kilometres on traffic-light routes, leaving you free to soak in the sights rather than watch for cars.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $120

Open Water + Advanced Course - Premium Certifications Package in Tulamben

★ 5.0 (75)

🐠 Water Activities

Bali · Indonesia

Open Water + Advanced Course - Premium Certifications Package in Tulamben

Stack your PADI certifications back-to-back in Tulamben: Open Water gets you diving independently, then Advanced Open Water refines your technique and confidence underwater. Over these linked courses, you'll log real dives in Bali's waters, pick specialty skills that interest you, and join millions who've discovered what lies beneath. Includes all gear, qualified instruction, and local transport from Amed or Tulamben.

90' Stand Up Paddle tour in a small group in Cala Ratjada

Paddle out into Cala Ratjada's turquoise coves on a stand-up board, guided through hidden swimming spots and snorkelling grounds. This 90-minute small group session starts with the fundamentals—how to balance, stroke and read the water—then builds your confidence as you explore the coastline at your own pace. You'll float above seagrass beds, dip into sheltered bays, and get pointers from your guide throughout.

Campo dè Fiori Market and Trevi Fountain Food and Wine Tour in Rome

Spend four hours navigating Rome's neighbourhood markets and monuments with a local guide, sampling over ten regional dishes paired with wine and beer. You'll start at Campo de' Fiori, the city's working produce market, then walk to iconic sites including Trevi Fountain whilst eating your way through neighbourhood trattorias and wine bars. The tour balances eating and walking in equal measure, steering clear of tour-bus crowds by sticking to spots locals actually frequent.

4 hoursfrom AUD $148

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

★ 5.0 (75)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

A nine-hour private drive along the Amalfi Coast's most scenic stretches, linking Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver. You'll navigate the dramatic clifftop roads at your own pace, stopping wherever the views demand it. The driver handles the technical bits—hairpin turns and tight village streets—leaving you free to take in the vertical landscape, lemon groves and pastel-coloured towns perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea.

9 hoursfrom AUD $498

Tour Package Hanoi City - Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night

★ 5.0 (75)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Tour Package Hanoi City - Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night

A two-day circuit pairing Hanoi's historic landmarks with a coastal escape to Halong Bay. Day one explores the capital's cultural heartland on foot and by vehicle, taking in sites that shaped the nation. Day two swaps urban noise for limestone karsts, emerald waters, and cave systems rising from the Gulf of Tonkin. Includes one night's accommodation, meals, transport, entrance fees, and a guide fluent in English.

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo, a family-owned vineyard in Irpinia's celebrated wine region, learning winemaking from the proprietor before heading to the kitchen. You'll shape and bake pizza over a wood fire, then settle in for a leisurely lunch where each course pairs thoughtfully with six estate wines, anchored by the structured, age-worthy Taurasi DOCG. Transport, tastings, and coffee included. Best suited to those wanting genuine hospitality rather than polished tourism.

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide

Spend six hours exploring Saint-Émilion's rolling vineyards and medieval lanes with a WSET-qualified wine guide. Visit two Grand Cru Classé properties, taste current releases straight from the barrel rooms, and learn how Bordeaux's Left Bank reputation was built. A regional lunch of charcuterie, cheese and bread sits between tastings. Small groups keep things intimate; air-conditioned transport handles the driving between estates.

6 hoursfrom AUD $268

Hanoi Motorbike Tour Led By Women: Hanoi City Half Day

★ 5.0 (74)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi Motorbike Tour Led By Women: Hanoi City Half Day

A half-day motorbike tour led by women guides through Hanoi's beating heart. Ride out to Banana Island and Long Biên Bridge with views across the Red River, then weave through Old Quarter markets, Reunification Railway Street, and neighbourhood back lanes before finishing with lunch at a local favourite. Four-and-a-half hours on quality bikes, helmet and raincoat provided, suitable for all fitness levels.

The Best Treatment To Do In Hanoi With Paradise of Serene

Paradise of Serene in Hanoi delivers a five-hour spa journey combining traditional Vietnamese wellness practices with contemporary pampering. You'll progress through a wooden tub soak and herbal steam, move into exfoliating coconut scrub and nourishing wrap work, receive a thorough four-handed massage to release tension throughout your body, and finish with a collagen-infused facial. Refreshments include seasonal fruit, light pastries, wine, and herbal teas.

Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

A 10–11 hour excursion from Paris into Champagne country led by the owner, a native English speaker and region specialist. Visit small growers and established houses, tour cellars, and taste at least five champagnes—often seven or more—while learning how the wine is made. The itinerary adapts to your interests and what's available that day, whether that's catching harvest-time pressing or exploring how different producers work. By day's end, your relationship with champagne shifts entirely.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $634

Rome: Walking Tour through the Marvel of the city

★ 5.0 (74)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Walking Tour through the Marvel of the city

Spend two and a half hours discovering Rome's layered neighbourhoods with a local guide who reveals what casual visitors miss. This walking tour moves beyond the postcard monuments to show how the city actually works—its rhythms, stories, and hidden corners. Whether you're returning for the third time or arriving for the first, a knowledgeable insider reshapes how you read the streets and piazzas.

Pasta Cooking class in the countryside

Learn to roll, shape and cook pasta the way Italian nonnas taught their grandchildren, in a countryside kitchen near Florence. This 6.5-hour class keeps groups small—just 12 people maximum—so you'll get proper attention from hosts who've grown up making pasta at home. You'll work with fresh eggs from their land, taste their olive oil and local wines, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport from Florence is included, as are all ingredients and a full lunch.

Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif

A two-hour coastal cruise along Polignano a Mare's dramatic shoreline, navigating sea caves and natural stone formations inaccessible by land. Your crew guides you through the geology and local lore whilst you float above turquoise water, breaking for a swim and a proper aperitif—Apulian prosecco paired with tarallini crackers. You'll leave with the kind of photos that make people actually jealous of your phone.

Eat Like a Local Food Tour in Hua Hin

Hunt down the neighbourhood spots where Hua Hin locals actually eat. This 3.5-hour food tour bypasses tourist traps to find family-run shophouses and street stalls serving exceptional Thai food without the polished veneer. You'll ride local songtheaws between 10–15+ tasting stops, eating alongside regulars and learning which holes-in-the-wall have quietly built reputations on generations of recipes and proper technique. An English-speaking Thai guide steers you toward places that tick the boxes: genuinely good hygiene, family ownership, and flavours that deserve far more than their humble surroundings.

Hanoi Sightseeing & Food Tour by Scooter with Train Street

Navigate Hanoi's chaotic streets by motorbike with a local guide, weaving through the everyday rhythms of Vietnam's capital. This four-hour tour combines scooter exploration of key landmarks—including the atmospheric Train Street—with a walking food crawl through the Old Quarter. Stop for street snacks, egg coffee, and cold beer as you experience how locals actually move around the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off included within the Old Quarter.

Sapa Motorbike Experience: Local Life, Rice Fields & Waterfalls

Ride through Sapa's backcountry on a full-day motorbike tour that takes you past working rice paddies, into waterfalls, and through villages where H'mong, Red Dao, and Dzay families live. Your local guide navigates you away from the main roads, stopping for lunch cooked fresh in a family kitchen and sharing stories of mountain life. Seven to eight hours on two wheels reveals a side of Sapa most visitors miss.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $111

Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat

★ 5.0 (73)

🐠 Water Activities

France

Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat

Glide along the French Riviera coastline aboard a silent, solar-powered vessel with a private guide and captain. This one-hour tour departs from Beaulieu, ideally positioned between Nice and the Côte d'Azur, granting access to crystalline shallows where you'll spot Belle Époque villas and superyachts from the water. The boat's whisper-quiet operation and zero emissions make it surprisingly intimate—no engine noise, no fumes, just you and the seascape.

Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour)

A four-hour evening motorbike tour through Saigon's back streets and night markets, stopping at nine authentic food stalls run by vendors known for quality and cleanliness. Your English-speaking local guide navigates you past the tourist zones to dishes eaten by Saigonese themselves—banh mi variants, pho bowls, bánh hoài, fresh spring rolls, whatever's cooking that night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from central districts.

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.

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $97

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