Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

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

Start with a country

🌍

Miyajima Highlights: Itsukushima Shrine & Island Nature

A private five-hour walking tour of Miyajima Island led by local guides with deep family and historical connections to the region. You'll visit Itsukushima Shrine and its celebrated floating torii gate, explore Daishoin temple, and venture beyond the crowds to discover quieter corners of the island where everyday life unfolds. Your guide contextualises the spiritual significance woven through centuries of Miyajima's history, explaining why locals regard the island as sacred. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—whether you're chasing light for photographs, diving into history, or seeking a contemplative experience.

Tokyo Ultimate Daikoku & JDM Experience (R35 GTR Private Tour)

Tour Tokyo's JDM heartland in a modified R35 GTR with a knowledgeable local guide who speaks fluent English. Spend 4.5 hours exploring the Wangan expressway, Bayshore, and the legendary Daikoku Parking lot where Japan's car enthusiasts gather nightly. You'll learn the stories and significance behind each location from someone who knows the scene intimately—not a generic sightseeing run.

4h 30mfrom AUD $1389

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -

This 4–5 hour small-group tour covers the French Riviera's headline sights in a luxury minivan. Starting from Nice, you'll trace the Moyenne Corniche past the yachted estates of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, explore Èze's hilltop medieval lanes and its renowned perfumery, then head to Monaco for the Grand Prix circuit, the casino precinct, and Port Hercule's superyacht congregation. Your driver—a seasoned Riviera concierge—narrates the route and knows where locals actually go.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $161

Half-day private tour in Saint-Emilion in a sidecar

★ 5.0 (28)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

France

Half-day private tour in Saint-Emilion in a sidecar

Explore the Saint-Emilion vineyards by sidecar, a thrilling way to navigate UNESCO-listed terrain whilst sampling regional wines. This 4.5-hour private tour includes hotel collection, a château Grand Cru Classé visit, tastings, and a walk through the medieval village. Each sidecar accommodates one or two passengers, with your driver providing live commentary on the region's winemaking heritage and landscape.

4h 30mfrom AUD $418

4/5/6 Hours Private Osaka Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

4/5/6 Hours Private Osaka Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers

Grab a few hours between ship and departure with a guide who moves at your rhythm through Osaka's neighbourhoods. You'll start from Tempozan Cruise Terminal and explore on foot, steering the route based on what catches your eye—whether that's street-level commerce, temple grounds, or local eating spots. No rigid itinerary means you can linger where it matters and skip what doesn't.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $215

Krabi Private Snorkeling Cruise with Bioluminescent Night Snorkel

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

Krabi Private Snorkeling Cruise with Bioluminescent Night Snorkel

Spend eight hours aboard a restored wooden vessel exploring Krabi's coastline, with chances to snorkel in shallow reefs, paddle through hidden coves, and catch the sunset. The crew guides non-swimmers through underwater spots safely whilst others kayak or paddleboard at their own pace. As dusk falls, you'll join a night snorkel to witness bioluminescent plankton lighting up the darkness. Dinner, drinks, and full safety kit included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4225

Full-Day Private Cruise of Khai and Mai Ton Islands

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

Full-Day Private Cruise of Khai and Mai Ton Islands

A private speedboat excursion to three islands off Thailand's coast, combining snorkelling with wildlife spotting over 5–8 hours. You'll navigate shallow reefs and deeper waters around Khai Islands, with a detour to Mai Ton where dolphins occasionally surface. The short boat ride makes it practical for families and mixed-ability groups. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and transport are supplied; bring your own lunch or eat beforehand.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1107

Ayutthaya Heritage Private Charter Exclusive Temple Tour

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Ayutthaya Heritage Private Charter Exclusive Temple Tour

Explore Ayutthaya's temple ruins at your own pace with a private driver and flexible itinerary. This 7–10 hour charter lets you navigate Thailand's former royal capital and UNESCO site without fixed schedules or group constraints. Your English-speaking driver handles all transport logistics, leaving you free to linger at crumbling spires, ancient courtyards, and stone Buddhas for as long as you wish. Ideal for travellers who want autonomy over their route and rhythm.

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $120

Day Cruise by Sailboat - Route: Bari and its coastline

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Day Cruise by Sailboat - Route: Bari and its coastline

Spend nine hours sailing along Bari's Adriatic coastline aboard a professionally crewed vessel. This coastal cruise departs from Italy's heel and follows the rocky shores and hidden coves of Puglia's eastern edge. Your experienced skipper handles navigation whilst you settle into the rhythm of the sea. Optional extras—fresh seafood, local aperitifs, and sport fishing—can be arranged to suit your group.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2082

PREMIUM TOUR : Enjoy aquatic caves with caving guides

★ 5.0 (28)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

PREMIUM TOUR : Enjoy aquatic caves with caving guides

Descend into Spain's subterranean lake systems with seasoned cavers who've spent 25+ years exploring caverns worldwide. This four-hour excursion blends geology and sport as you navigate illuminated underground chambers and swim through pristine pools. Your guides document the experience with photos and video, and nearly every participant rates it among their best activities in the region. Swimming ability is your only real prerequisite.

4 hoursfrom AUD $140

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast and its amazing beauty

A private eight-hour journey along Italy's Amalfi Coast with an English-speaking local driver who knows where the crowds don't reach. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at lesser-known spots that reveal why this stretch of coastline captivates people. The driver's local knowledge means discovering tucked-away villages, viewpoints, and experiences beyond the standard postcard views. Bring your own lunch or eat where locals do.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1124

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

★ 5.0 (28)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

Spend four and a half hours in a Sorrento kitchen overlooking the coast, learning to make gnocchi, pizza, aubergine parmigiana and desserts alongside passionate local chefs. You'll work with seasonal ingredients sourced nearby, master traditional Italian techniques, then sit down to eat everything you've cooked. The class includes a pizza demonstration, lemon marmalade prep, local wine, and transport to and from your accommodation.

Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Spend seven hours exploring the Barossa Valley's vineyards and cellar doors on a small-group tour. You'll taste old-vine Shiraz and Grenache from the valley floor, crisp Rieslings from Eden Valley's cooler slopes, and work through a rotating selection at 3–4 stops. Lunch is a spread of local produce—cheese, cured meats, bread—eaten at a winery. The pace lets you linger without rushing.

Private Barcelona E-Bike Experience with Iconic Photo Stops

Explore Barcelona by e-bike over four hours, gliding through 300 km of dedicated cycle lanes that locals rely on daily. You'll navigate from historic quarters to the Mediterranean shoreline, stopping at carefully chosen vantage points where your guide photographs you against the city's best backdrops. The tour wraps with tapas and drinks at a neighbourhood bar near the bike station, giving you time to absorb what you've seen while fuelling up.

Edel 36 · Private catamaran No Mad – Ibiza & Formentera

Charter the No-Mad, a spacious catamaran departing Cala Jondal for eight hours sailing between Ibiza and Formentera. You set the itinerary—venture to Formentera's quieter shores or explore southern Ibiza's secluded anchorages. The boat's wide net lounging area, aft platform with mats, and optional cabins create room to stretch out properly. Paddle boarding and snorkelling gear are provided; bring your own supplies or arrange catering at a harborside restaurant. WiFi keeps you connected if you need it.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1671

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private boat tour Capri & Positano

An 8-hour private boat journey along the Campania coast, launching from Capri to explore its dramatic geology before heading to Positano. You'll navigate sea caves—the famous Blue Grotto, Champagne Grotto, and Coral Cave—pass iconic rock formations like the Faraglioni, and pause at Tordigliano beach for swimming and snorkelling. The afternoon takes you to Positano, where an hour ashore lets you wander its steep pastel streets, browse artisan sandal makers and galleries, and visit the cliffside Santa Maria Assunta church. Your skipper handles navigation; you bring curiosity.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Ocean Catamaran Cruise Ibiza with Unlimited Drinks and BBQ

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Ocean Catamaran Cruise Ibiza with Unlimited Drinks and BBQ

Sail Ibiza's southwestern shoreline aboard a catamaran built for lounging and swimming. This four-hour voyage navigates past Cala Conta, Cala Bassa, and the dramatic silhouette of Es Vedrà whilst you alternate between sunbathing, snorkelling in transparent Mediterranean waters, and grazing on grilled food. The bar stays open throughout, serving beer, sangria, and soft drinks without limit. Water inflatables keep things lively between swims.

PRIVATE Hanoi City Tour One Day

Trace Hanoi's political and spiritual heritage across six to eight hours with a private guide navigating the capital's defining landmarks. From Vietnam's oldest pagoda to Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and stilt house, you'll move through centuries of Vietnamese history, pausing for lunch at a respected local restaurant. The route threads together temples, prisons-turned-museums, and colonial architecture, offering context at each stop rather than rushed ticking-off.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $172

Hoi An to Hai Van pass loop with Motorbike Tour Mr Phu

★ 5.0 (28)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Vietnam

Hoi An to Hai Van pass loop with Motorbike Tour Mr Phu

Ride the legendary Hai Van Pass on the back of a motorbike, threading through coastal switchbacks and hillside hamlets between Hoi An and Da Nang. This 8-hour loop pairs adrenaline with discovery—crumbling French colonial checkpoints, working fishing villages, and roadside stops where locals still gather. Your English-speaking guide handles navigation and history while you clock one of Asia's most technically rewarding passes, altitude climbing to 500 metres with views stretching across the South China Sea.

Hanoi Vespa Food Tours Led By Women

A four-hour evening Vespa tour through Hanoi's back streets and main thoroughfares, stopping at neighbourhood restaurants and street stalls where women drivers share their favourite dishes and eating spots. You'll taste pho, bánh mì, and seasonal specialities while navigating the city's traffic and alleyways at night, discovering how locals actually eat rather than where guidebooks direct tourists.

Hoi An Eco & Cooking Class

This five-hour Hoi An experience weaves together the town's waterways and kitchen traditions. You'll paddle a basket boat through coconut groves, browse the local market for fresh produce, then cook lunch and dinner with a guide who shares how seasonal ingredients shape Vietnamese home cooking. It's a genuine look at how Hoi An residents eat and move through their landscape.

5 hoursfrom AUD $36

Hoi An Bike Tour: Insdier Route with E-car option( for family)

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hoi An Bike Tour: Insdier Route with E-car option( for family)

Explore Hoi An's quieter backstreets and rural surroundings over four hours by bicycle, with an e-car alternative for families dodging heat or weather. You'll pedal through villages where locals still live at an unhurried pace, stopping for lunch and dinner along the way. The route skips the crowded old town in favour of genuine neighbourhoods and rice paddies, revealing how the region actually functions beyond the tourist circuit.

The Hidden Trails of Cat Ba

Trek quiet woodland paths across Cat Ba Island with a small group, steering clear of the usual tourist circuits. Over seven hours, you'll navigate through dense forest and emerge at a local homestead for lunch prepared fresh in a family kitchen. The boat ride back includes Vietnamese seafood dishes served on deck. Your English-speaking guide handles logistics; pickups and drop-offs happen from Cat Ba town.

7 hoursfrom AUD $67

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

★ 5.0 (28)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

A private eight-hour tour through Chianti wine country departing from Florence, led by professional licensed drivers who offer local knowledge and commentary throughout. Your vehicle navigates the rolling hills, small villages, and vineyard landscapes of this celebrated region without the constraints of group coach schedules. The driver handles logistics while you focus on exploring at your own pace, stopping where you choose—whether that's a winery, village piazza, or countryside vista. All vehicles meet strict Italian road standards and can access restricted zones unavailable to regular tourist transport.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Indonesia

Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud

Learn to cook Balinese dishes in a home kitchen, then dine by candlelight on what you've prepared. This five-hour evening class in Ubud starts with a tour of a traditional house and garden, moves into hands-on cooking with a local instructor, and culminates in a candlelit meal with beer and mineral water. Transport within Ubud included.

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Spend six to seven hours in Nagano's mountain hot spring country, starting at Snow Monkey Park to observe wild macaques bathing in steaming pools. Travel to the historic Shibu Onsen village for a lunch of hand-pulled soba noodles and local dishes, then soak in the mineral-rich public baths yourself. A straightforward mix of wildlife watching, regional food, and thermal bathing that captures what draws people to Japan's onsen culture without the tourist hustle.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $179

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Tropea Cooking Experience

Spend four hours in a Calabrian kitchen learning to cook as locals do. You'll prepare seasonal dishes from scratch alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with wine and coffee. It's less about technique and more about understanding how real home cooking works in Tropea—the ingredients that matter, the shortcuts that don't, the rhythms of a working kitchen.

4 hoursfrom AUD $187

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour

Pedal through Kyoto's mix of celebrated temples and hidden neighbourhoods on this seven-to-eight-hour guided cycle. You'll visit the Silver Pavilion and Gion alongside quieter spots like HonenIn Garden and Miyagawacho's narrow lanes—places coach tours never reach. A small group rides at an unhurried pace with a local guide who knows where the real city hides. E-bike provided, water included, lunch left to you.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $175

Night Hike to Summit of Teide (3718m) Sunrise from 3200m

★ 5.0 (27)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Night Hike to Summit of Teide (3718m) Sunrise from 3200m

Ascend Tenerife's Teide volcano through the night, reaching 3718m to watch sunrise from above the clouds. This 10-hour trek demands serious fitness but rewards with star-filled skies, alpine silence, and views across the caldera as dawn breaks. You'll climb through volcanic terrain with headlamps and trekking poles, arriving at the summit as light floods the landscape below.

10 hoursfrom AUD $383

Valencia Complete Full Private Day with Hotel Pick up

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Valencia Complete Full Private Day with Hotel Pick up

Spend 6–8 hours exploring Valencia at your own pace with a dedicated guide and private car. Start from your hotel and design the itinerary around what matters to you—whether that's the City of Arts and Sciences, medieval quarters, or local galleries. Visit at least two museums or landmarks, taste horchata at a neighbourhood café, and eat lunch at an authentic Valencian restaurant (your cost). Everything adapts to your interests, mobility needs, and dietary requirements.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $835

Osaka Day Tour: Secret Spots & Local Treasures

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

Japan

Osaka Day Tour: Secret Spots & Local Treasures

Walk Osaka like someone who actually lives here. This four-hour ramble threads together castle ramparts, vintage fashion districts, and neon-soaked alleyways with a guide who reads the city like a book. You'll pick up stories about samurai, street culture, and what locals genuinely find funny about their own town. Small groups mean no queuing behind selfie sticks and enough breathing room for proper chat.

4 hoursfrom AUD $58

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Japan

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

A seven-to-eight-hour circuit through Nagano combining macaques in their natural hot springs, a sake brewery in the artist's town of Obuse, and optional temple visits. Depart Nagano Station in a small group of six to eight travellers with a local English-speaking guide. You'll walk forest trails, taste regional cuisine made from local ingredients, and sample premium sake—all designed to move smoothly between highlights without feeling rushed.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $222

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

France

Languedoc Vineyard Tours

A half-day private tour through Languedoc's premier vineyards, hosted by an in-house wine specialist. Groups of 2–6 explore working vines alongside tastings, gaining insider access to producers and terroirs rarely shown to casual visitors. You'll move through the landscape itself, understanding how soil and climate shape what ends up in your glass, paired with regional charcuterie, cheese and bread.

Experience the Taste of Old Tokyo in Backstreet Yanesen

Wander through Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi—three interlocking neighbourhoods where Tokyo's older character persists in narrow lanes, temple grounds, and family-run shops. Over six hours, you'll taste your way through the district: grilled eel, hand-rolled rice balls, retro coffee in a former public bath, sweet treats, and sake paired with stories from shopkeepers and artisans who've anchored themselves to this corner of the city. A living history lesson told through food and conversation rather than guidebook.

6 hoursfrom AUD $277

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Villefranche Harbor-Small Group

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

France

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Villefranche Harbor-Small Group

A five- to six-hour shore excursion from Villefranche that sweeps through Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the hilltop village of Eze. Designed specifically for cruise passengers, the tour uses real-time ship tracking to guarantee your return before departure. You'll travel in a plush eight-seat van with panoramic windows and leather seating, guided by a seasoned French Riviera specialist with over twenty years' experience. The pace balances sightseeing with breathing room, hitting the principality's most distinctive pockets without the rush.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $251

VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour - Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour - Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

Skip the packed vaporettos and explore Venice's lagoon islands from the deck of a sleek private yacht. This four-hour cruise takes you past San Giorgio and the storied isle of Poveglia, along the Lido's waterfront estates, through Vignole's historic orchards, and into Murano's glassmaking workshops where artisans still work at the furnace. You'll return across the lagoon at sunset with Prosecco in hand, seeing Venice from the water the way locals understand it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $3147

★ 5.0 (27)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Outdoor climbing for beginners

Get your hands on rock in the Sierra Calderona, a sport climbing zone perched above Valencia with panoramic views stretching to the coast. This four-hour introduction covers the fundamentals of rope work, footwork, and movement patterns on real stone, guided by an experienced climber who'll coach you through the basics. The southeast-facing wall and temperate climate mean you can turn up year-round without worrying about weather shutting things down.

Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

Explore Bangkok's royal heart with a private guide through the Grand Palace and its glittering Emerald Buddha shrine. This four-hour tour combines architectural grandeur with hands-on cultural practice—you'll learn to fold lotus flowers, a traditional offering ritual that connects you to Thai spiritual life. Your guide handles all logistics, entrance fees, and hotel transfers, leaving you free to absorb the detail and reverence of Thailand's most sacred sites.

Introductory dive for non-certified divers

Get underwater without certification on this seven-hour Thai dive experience. A PADI instructor walks you through the essentials before guiding you on two dives down to 12 metres at established sites. You'll handle real gear in real conditions—no pool work, no shortcuts. Lunch and snorkelling kit included, so you can ease into the day at your own pace.

Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group

A 6–7 hour circuit from the Amalfi Coast combining hilltop exploration and volcanic wine country. Begin in Ravello, a clifftop village steeped in musical heritage, then venture inland to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius where centuries-old vineyards sprawl beneath the volcano. Taste regional wines at a working estate, enjoy lunch, and return to your accommodation by afternoon. Hotel transfers, meals and drinks included. Departs around 9am.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $799

Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.