Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS

Explore Hanoi on a vintage motorbike with a local guide over 4.5 hours, hitting landmarks and backstreet pockets most visitors miss. You'll weave through bustling markets, slip into neighbourhood cafes, peek into family homes, and taste egg coffee whilst getting a feel for daily Hanoian life. The tour blends well-known sights with the ordinary corners where the city's character actually lives—temples tucked between shophouses, school playgrounds, local food stalls.

4h 30mfrom AUD $81

Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive

★ 5.0 (412)

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $84

Bali · Indonesia

Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive

An eight to ten-hour private tour of Ubud's countryside and cultural landmarks, tailored to your pace. Your driver-guide takes you through emerald rice paddies, past ancient temples, and into the monkey forest sanctuary. You'll visit Tegenungan waterfall, walk among terraced fields at Tegal Lalang, and explore the intricate carved temples of Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Lunch, temple sarongs, and entrance fees are covered—you just show up with comfortable shoes and an open schedule.

Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce

★ 5.0 (372)

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $455

Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce

Cook fresh pasta by hand in Enza's countryside home near Lecce, learning traditional Salentine recipes passed down through her family. This 3.5-hour evening starts with prosecco and homemade antipasti, moves into the kitchen for hands-on pasta-making, then settles around the dining table for a proper meal with local wine, live music, and genuine conversation. Finish with homemade dessert and limoncello.

Da Nang Authentic Home Cooking Class

Work through Vietnamese home cooking in a local family's kitchen in Da Nang over two and a half hours. You'll prepare traditional dishes alongside your host, learning recipes that have shaped their everyday table for decades. Small groups mean genuine interaction and tailored tips rather than assembly-line instruction. Everything—ingredients, equipment, and the meal itself—is included.

Small Group Skip-the-Line Tour of the Prado Museum

A two-hour guided tour of Madrid's Prado Museum with skip-the-line entry and groups capped at seven. Led by an art historian, you'll move through masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and others—not to tick off famous names, but to understand how these paintings articulate human emotion: anxiety, grief, joy, self-doubt. Admission is included.

Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

Paddle around Vulcano's volcanic coastline on a two-hour kayak adventure suited to all abilities. You'll navigate sea caves sculpted by ancient lava flows, swim through thermal waters warming the island's bays, and explore hidden grottos accessible only by water. Equipment and safety gear provided. Choose your intensity—gentle paddles for first-timers or technical routes for experienced kayakers seeking caving and wild terrain.

Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona

A nine-hour coastal exploration along the Camí Ronda, an ancient footpath hugging the cliffs of Costa Brava north of Barcelona. You'll traverse pine-forested ridges with Mediterranean views, dip into turquoise coves for snorkelling and optional cliff jumps, then finish with tapas at a local restaurant. The route rolls gently—no technical climbing—and adapts seasonally, swapping water time for extra walking in cooler months.

Endangered Monkeys Watching - Red Shanked Douc Langurs

Track red-shanked douc langurs through Son Tra Peninsula's forests on this three-hour guided wildlife outing. These critically endangered primates exist almost nowhere else on Earth, and spotting them requires patience and local knowledge. Your guide reads animal behaviour and knows the trails where groups typically feed and move, significantly raising your chances of an encounter that National Geographic teams have spent weeks pursuing.

Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour

A four-hour food tour through Ho Chi Minh City's backstreet neighbourhoods, hitting seven to eight dishes at locally-run spots that don't advertise online. Your guide navigates the city's quieter districts, taking you beyond the usual tourist circuits to places where Vietnamese locals actually eat. Expect bottled water, a self-guided city tour pass, and edited photos sent afterward.

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

A private 5–6 hour tour of Mt Fuji's surrounds led by a long-time English-speaking local. Travel by van and on foot through the volcanic landscape around Lakes Kawaguchiko and Saiko, exploring moss-draped forest trails, tucked-away shrines, and waterfalls. Your guide knows the quiet corners and lesser-trodden paths, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the detail: the texture of ancient lava rock, the mist rising off the water, the rhythm of the place rather than ticking boxes.

★ 5.0 (302)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle out across Jervis Bay's crystalline waters on a five-hour morning expedition, exploring secluded beaches and coastal inlets from sea level. You'll navigate between stretches of pale sand while staying alert for seals, dolphins and seasonal whale migrations. The pace suits paddlers with moderate fitness; guides handle all safety kit and lead you through sheltered routes that reveal the bay's quieter corners.

5 hoursfrom AUD $145

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

★ 5.0 (293)

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $23

Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An - Hoa Lu)

An 11-hour loop from Hanoi into Ninh Binh's heartland, this small-group tour (max 8 people) threads together cultural encounters, historical sites and landscape exploration. You'll pedal through rural villages and rice paddies on quality bikes, tour the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, boat the limestone-studded Tam Coc river, and spend time with a local household. A guide fluent in English shepherds the group throughout, with all transport and entrance fees sorted.

11 hoursfrom AUD $114

★ 5.0 (273)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Wine Tasting In Paris

Work through six French wines across the country's premier regions in a intimate Latin Quarter venue with Thierry, a certified sommelier trained in Burgundy. Over two hours, you'll taste selections from Champagne, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône or Languedoc, learning the habits of professional tasters along the way. Groups stay small—maximum 12 people—so there's genuine space to ask questions and linger over each pour.

Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's street food scene by scooter, navigating local neighbourhoods to sample authentic dishes at casual roadside stalls. Tours range from 2–4 hours depending on your appetite and budget. Choose between a quick Rush Saigon circuit (scooter only), or food-focused options featuring banh mi, banh xeo, broken rice, and sugarcane juice. Ride behind a local guide or in traditional áo dài for an immersive introduction to how Saigonese actually eat.

★ 5.0 (270)

🛕 Culture & History

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $911

The Central Highlands Explorer Loop

This 4-day loop through Vietnam's Central Highlands takes you beyond the standard tourist circuit to discover rural villages and landscapes most visitors miss. You'll travel through working farmland and ethnic minority settlements, learning directly from locals about their daily rhythms, traditions and the region's layered history. It's a chance to see how people actually live in this part of Vietnam rather than observing from a bus window.

Private guided American D-Day Tour from Bayeux

This eight-hour private guided tour traces the American experience across Normandy's D-Day landing sites. Starting with the airborne drop zones, you'll visit Utah and Omaha beaches, examine the German defensive positions at La Pointe du Hoc, and conclude at the American Cemetery overlooking the Channel. Your guide provides context at each stop, with breaks built in for photos and refreshment. Private transport means you move at your own pace without group delays.

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0 (255)

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $84

Australia

Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

Eight-hour day tour combining a 4-hour cruise around Maria Island with a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement. Departing from Triabunna (90 minutes south of Hobart), you'll spot seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos and migrating whales from the water, then explore UNESCO-listed ruins on foot. The vessel carries maximum 28 passengers, keeping groups intimate. Lunch, drinks and commentary from marine scientists are included. Shuttle buses run from central Hobart if needed.

VIETNAM BACKSTREET TOURS: Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village By Minsk Motorcycle

Ride a Minsk motorcycle through Hanoi's Red River dyke to Bat Trang ceramic village, weaving past orchards and market gardens that feed the city. Your guide navigates narrow lanes where potters work in centuries-old workshops, then you'll shape your own bowl or cup before sharing lunch in a local home. This 4–5 hour loop gives genuine glimpses of village craft and domestic rhythms beyond the tourist belt.

★ 5.0 (248)

✈️ Transfers

France

Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles

Door-to-door private car service connecting Paris airports, Disneyland, and Versailles. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, whisks you away in a Mercedes, and knows the fastest routes through traffic. No waiting for shuttles or hunting taxis—just get in and arrive refreshed. Bilingual staff handle luggage and route questions. Works for single journeys or multi-stop itineraries across the region.

5 min – 2 hoursfrom AUD $176

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

★ 5.0 (247)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

The BEST Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour

Ride a classic Vespa along Italy's most dramatic coastline with an authorised guide who knows every hairpin turn and hidden village. This 6.5-hour private tour traces the Amalfi Coast from Naples, weaving through Positano's pastel streets and stopping at the Furore Fjord's clifftop viewpoint. You'll visit Amalfi's cathedral square, sample local limoncello and lemon cake, and hear stories about the region's craftspeople and traditions. Your guide handles navigation while you take in the sea views and stops for photos.

Hanoi Knife-Making Class:Join the Legacy in Blacksmith's Workshop

Spend two and a half hours in Da Sy, a centuries-old blacksmithing village outside Hanoi, learning to forge your own knife under the guidance of Vietnam's sole officially recognised female master bladesmith. You'll design, hammer, shape and sharpen a functional blade using traditional techniques passed down through generations, then take home a one-of-a-kind knife you've made yourself. This is a working craft preserved by someone who's spent 44 years perfecting it.

Cooking Class by Samui Native Instructor Geng and O Family

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes at the home kitchen of Geng and O, lifelong Koh Samui residents. You'll start with a trip to the local market to source ingredients, then spend four hours preparing and eating lunch together. Everything uses fresh stock—coconut milk is grated by hand from whole coconuts. The open-air kitchen stays cool with fans, and the family welcomes children with a play area and colouring books.

De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

Wander through Malasaña, Madrid's bohemian quarter just fifteen minutes from Sol, with a local guide who knows every shopkeeper and shortcut. Over two and a half hours, you'll taste churros fresh from the fryer, sample cured jamón ibérico and cold-pressed olive oil in specialist shops, browse the neighbourhood's working market, then settle into a tapas lunch built around what you've just discovered. Two drinks included—coffee, beer, wine, or soft alternatives—plus answers to your Spain questions and tips for what comes next.

Rome: Hands-on Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves in a Rome kitchen to build three pillars of Italian cooking: hand-rolled fettuccine and ravioli, plus tiramisu layered with mascarpone and espresso. Over three hours, a chef walks you through dough work, filling techniques, and assembly, explaining the reasoning behind each step rather than just the motions. You'll cook together, ask questions, taste your own food at a shared table, and leave with usable skills and a clearer sense of why these dishes matter in Italian culture.

3 hoursfrom AUD $115

Private Curated Tour | Get Tokyo’s Must Sees & Unique Insights

★ 5.0 (237)

2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $202

Japan

Private Curated Tour | Get Tokyo’s Must Sees & Unique Insights

Explore Tokyo's most vibrant neighbourhoods—Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Odaiba and Akihabara—on a private guided tour tailored to your interests and pace. Your English-speaking guide steers you towards local spots most visitors miss, sharing insights into how ordinary Tokyoites actually live. Choose your start time and duration (2–8 hours), enjoy a traditional Japanese drink and snack along the way, and leave with photos at iconic landmarks. No crowds, no set itinerary—just you, your companions and a guide who knows where the real Tokyo hides.

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

★ 5.0 (231)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

Explore Toledo's medieval Jewish quarter with a specialist guide who unpicks four centuries of Sephardic settlement. You'll walk through narrow streets where ten-plus synagogues once anchored one of Europe's most prosperous Jewish communities, visiting El Tránsito and Santa María la Blanca to see surviving ritual baths, schools, and artefacts. The quarter reads as a complete society—separate yet woven into the city's fabric. Tours run 3 to 8 hours depending on depth; hotel or station pickups available from Madrid or locally.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $209

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

★ 5.0 (229)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $77

Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van pass, Da Nang, My Son sightseeing stops

A leisurely five to seven hour drive from Hue to Hoi An with an English-speaking driver, breaking the journey across the dramatic Hai Van Pass. You'll stop at Lang Co Bay's turquoise waters, the reflective calm of Lap An Lagoon, panoramic mountain vistas, and Da Nang's Marble Mountains where centuries-old limestone carving traditions still line the roadsides. Hotel pickups and dropoffs included, with air conditioning and refreshments for the ride.

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

★ 5.0 (224)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

A three-hour private guided tour of Granada's Alhambra that moves beyond memorised facts to unpack the palace complex as a living historical landscape. Your guide interprets what's visible and invisible across the Nazaries Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Carlos V's Palace—connecting past, present and future through visual storytelling. Groups larger than six get audio devices for flexibility.

Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Louvre with a guide who speaks your family's language—literally. This 2.5-hour private tour whisks you past the crowds to stand face-to-face with the masterpieces: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and dozens more. Your dedicated guide crafts the experience around your kids' interests, mixing art history with the kind of stories that actually stick. Entry ticket included, pram-friendly, fully wheelchair accessible.

Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: Traditional Japanese Dumplings

Spend 90 minutes in a traditional Kyoto townhouse learning to fold and cook gyoza from scratch. Your English-speaking instructor guides you through the techniques that transformed this Chinese-origin dumpling into a Japanese staple, whilst sharing stories of samurai heritage and local food culture. Roll up your sleeves, get your hands floury, and walk away with both a skill and a stomach full of dumplings you've made yourself.

Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio

Walk through Matera's ancient Sassi district with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood's layered history. This 2–3 hour tour takes you past the carved stone dwellings, church façades and hidden corners that make the area distinctive. You'll stop at key landmarks and hear stories that rarely make it into standard guidebooks, giving you a genuine sense of how people have lived here across centuries.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25

Lake Como Private boat tour from Bellagio with a local

★ 5.0 (212)

🐠 Water Activities

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $483

Lake Como Private boat tour from Bellagio with a local

Explore Lake Como's shoreline from Bellagio with a local skipper who knows the lake's quieter corners. This 1–2 hour private boat outing takes you past grand lakeside villas and mountain-framed coves reachable only by water. Prosecco and bottled water come aboard. You'll set the departure time that suits you, and pick-up can arrange from Bellagio town centre or nearby villages like Varenna, Tremezzo or Menaggio.

The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

★ 5.0 (211)

🍜 Food & Cooking