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★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Vietnam
Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Sun World Private Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring Ba Na Hills via private vehicle with a dedicated driver, letting you control the itinerary and pace. You'll ascend by cable car through the clouds, traverse the iconic Golden Bridge hand-held by giant stone figures, and wander the recreated French colonial village. The tour includes water and a guide; lunch buffet is available for an extra charge. No fighting crowds—just you, your group, and the mountain.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $149
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Private Italian lessons in Bergamo
Learn Italian through a private four-hour walking lesson across Bergamo's historic quarters. Your instructor guides you through narrow streets and local spots, weaving language practice into real conversations with residents and discoveries of regional customs. You'll move beyond textbook grammar into the rhythms of everyday speech, picking up colloquial phrases and cultural context as you explore the city's architecture and character.
4 hoursfrom AUD $283
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy
Climbing Experience - The path of the Gods
Scale the dramatic rock faces along Italy's Path of the Gods, a four-hour guided climbing experience above the Amalfi Coast. Work with professional instructors who'll teach you technique on natural stone while you take in views of terraced villages and turquoise waters below. Routes suit different ability levels, from confident beginners to experienced climbers. You'll trek to the climbing site, then spend hours on the rock with full gear provided.
4 hoursfrom AUD $333
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Pantalica Nature Reserve Walking Tour
This 4–5 hour walk through Pantalica and Valle dell'Anapo, near Syracuse, threads together two millennia of history and pristine limestone landscape. You'll navigate a network of footpaths that wind past thousands of ancient rock-cut tombs—the Necropoli—carved into the valley walls by Bronze Age communities. Your guide unpacks the story of those who built here whilst you move through unspoilt countryside where archaeology and nature intertwine.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri (Half Day)
Walk a 2–3 hour stretch of Japan's historic Tokaido highway between Hakone Yumoto and Lake Ashi, combining restored cobbled sections with quiet forest trails. Skip the steepest pitches by bus and stop at a 400-year-old teahouse for traditional amasake before descending to the lake shore. A National Mountain Guide leads the way, finishing at Hakone's famous checkpoint—a fortified station that once controlled movement along this vital trade route. The half-day outing wraps by early afternoon, leaving time to catch onward transport.
4 hoursfrom AUD $157
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Kyoto: Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market. Private
A four-hour private guided tour through Kyoto's landmark sites—the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Nishiki Market—led by a licensed local historian. You'll move beyond surface-level narratives to understand how samurai culture, shogunal power, and feudal politics shaped the city. The guide uses iPad graphics to contextualise each stop, revealing the gritty details behind Japan's most recognisable monuments. You'll leave with curated suggestions for exploring nearby neighbourhoods and a short video memento of your time together.
4 hoursfrom AUD $161
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
A four-hour private guided tour of Takayama where you work with a certified local guide to build an itinerary that suits your interests. From your hotel pickup, your guide shares knowledge of seasonal festivals, weather patterns, and neighbourhood secrets, adjusting the route as you go. You're in control of the pace and stops—whether that's sake breweries, morning markets, temple grounds, or backstreet cafés.
4 hoursfrom AUD $160
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Nagoya: all-inclusive car tour to Korankei valley
Escape Nagoya's urban sprawl with a private minivan tour through Korankei valley and the riverside town of Asuke. Over six to eight hours, your guide—a long-term Japan resident—navigates you past Toganji temple and through Edo-period streets, offering genuine insights into Japanese culture without the tour-group crowds. You'll walk quiet lanes, wade in the river if you fancy it, and tackle an easy forest trail at your own pace. The minivan does the heavy lifting; you simply soak it in.
6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $242
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English Guide
Cycle through Kyoto's rural heartland on an e-bike, guided by locals who know every shrine and back lane. This 4–5 hour tour from Sonobe village brings you past farmland, historic temples, and the hillside that inspired Super Mario's creators. Pick your meal: hands-on soba-making with lunch, or a spread of seasonal vegetables in a traditional timber house. English-speaking guides handle all the routing; you just pedal at an easy pace and soak in birdsong and river sounds, all within 30 minutes of the city.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $134
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Kamakura Full or Half Day Historical and Memorable Tours
A guided walking tour of Kamakura's temples and gardens led by a local who navigates transport and logistics so you focus on the sites. Over eight hours, you'll visit the Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple with its bay views, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, and a bamboo forest garden. The guide suggests lunch spots and handles all entry fees. Expect a mix of walking and public transport with time to absorb each location without the usual navigation stress.
8 hoursfrom AUD $107
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Private Customizable Car and Mini Van Tour in Tokyo
Build your own Tokyo tour with a dedicated guide and driver who handle navigation while you decide what to explore. Choose from architecture, temples, street art, anime hotspots, wartime history, or food scenes—whatever grabs you. Available as a 4–8 hour private hire for 1–8 people, with flexible pickups from hotels, cruise ports, or airports across Tokyo and Yokohama. Kids under 11 ride free.
4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $729
★ 5.0 (19)
✈️ Transfers
Japan
Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
Travel from Kanazawa to Takayama in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver over five hours. The route passes through Shirakawago, a UNESCO-listed village known for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses and mountain setting. Your driver stops at leisure so you can explore the village at your own pace before continuing to Takayama. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included.
5 hoursfrom AUD $369
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Tokyo Private Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Guide
See Tokyo's essential sights in four to five hours via private car with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll visit the Imperial Palace's Nijubashi Bridge, Meiji Shrine's forested grounds, Asakusa's historic Senso-ji Temple, and the frenetic Shibuya Crossing. Hotel or cruise terminal pickup means no navigating trains or taxis. The guide shapes the route to match your pace and interests, offering cultural context that maps alone can't deliver. Designed for first-timers and time-pressed travellers who want comfort without rushing.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $536
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto
Learn traditional Japanese blacksmithing in Shimanto over eight hours, forging your own kitchen knife or scissors using centuries-old metalworking methods. Work alongside a master craftsperson to shape raw steel over fire, then personalise your creation with custom engraving. This hands-on encounter with kaji—the ancient art of blacksmithing—offers a genuine connection to Japanese artisanal heritage, far removed from digital convenience.
8 hoursfrom AUD $556
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Tokyo Fishing Adventure with Fresh Catch Cuisine
Spend a full day fishing Tokyo Bay with experienced instructors who specialise in newcomers and overseas visitors. You'll be picked up from your accommodation, taken out on a charter boat to productive grounds, then your catch gets transformed into traditional Japanese dishes by the onboard chef. The 12-hour experience combines the physical satisfaction of landing fish with coastal views of Mount Fuji and Enoshima, finishing with a meal made from what you've pulled from the water.
12 hoursfrom AUD $627
★ 5.0 (19)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Osaka Premium Kimono Experience – Kyoto or Nara
Dress in an authentic kimono and explore Osaka's streets styled by professionals. This eight-hour experience lets you select from over 100 kimonos in varying sizes, then get fitted with traditional accessories and hair styling by a skilled makeup artist. A multilingual team guides you through the process at budget-friendly rates, so you can wander the city in full regalia before returning to change back into everyday clothes.
8 hoursfrom AUD $128
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Vietnam
Hue to Hoi An Jeep Tour via Hai Van Pass
Trade the highway for a rugged Jeep crossing Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass. This 6–8 hour journey from Hue to Hoi An tackles the legendary Hai Van Pass, dropping you through coastal fishing villages, past emerald lagoons, and up to Marble Mountain's marble quarries. Your English-speaking driver navigates switchbacks while you spot waterfalls and local life; the Jeep ride itself becomes the attraction, not just transport between towns.
6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $183
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Spain
Taste of the Camino de Santiago
Test the Camino de Santiago without committing weeks to the full pilgrimage. This half-day experience covers 12 kilometres of the Camino Primitivo near Oviedo, walking at a manageable pace through Asturian countryside. Your guide unpacks the region's history, food traditions, and landscape as you go, finishing with transport back to town. Ideal for those curious about the pilgrimage without the extended time or fitness concerns.
5 hoursfrom AUD $164
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Vietnam
Canyoning Tour from Sapa Vietnam
Navigate a 100-metre cascade at Love Waterfall through scrambling, abseiling, cliff jumps and swimming across four hours. This is Sapa's debut canyoning venue, set within Hoang Lien National Park about 15km from town. You'll work with seasoned guides trained in rope systems and water techniques, threading between smaller falls that feed the main drop.
4 hoursfrom AUD $1563
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Vietnam
Private Trip to the Golden Bridge & French Village
A private five-hour excursion to Ba Na Hills blends mountain scenery, spiritual landmarks, and European-themed architecture. You'll ascend via one of the world's longest cable cars, crossing forest and waterfalls before encountering the iconic Golden Bridge cradled by stone hands. The itinerary moves through flower gardens, a Buddhist pagoda with panoramic views, a colonial-era village with cafés and period buildings, and Vietnam's largest indoor amusement park. Your own guide and driver pace the day to your interests.
5 hoursfrom AUD $171
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Rome and Vatican full day tour
Eight-hour private tour covering Rome's heavyweight sights and the Vatican in one sweep. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll tick off the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—all with pre-paid entry. Your driver stays mobile, ferrying you between spots and sharing local knowledge, while you explore each site independently at your own rhythm. Vatican entry is guaranteed unless the museums close unexpectedly, in which case alternative landmarks replace it.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2798
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Boat rent on Amalfitan coast no license or with skipper
Rent a modern Cayman 585 open boat along the Amalfitan coast for a 7-hour adventure, with the option to skipper yourself or have a licensed captain handle navigation. These 2022 vessels accommodate up to 8 people (5 adults, 3 children maximum) and come equipped with safety gear, an igloo with ice, sun awning, and onboard shower. Fuel costs apply separately and are settled on return. Bluetooth speaker, snorkelling masks, and pre-arranged provisions add flexibility to your day on the water.
7 hoursfrom AUD $366
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Full Day Rome Tour
A seven-hour guided tour covering Rome's major landmarks by air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide shares historical context at each stop, building your understanding of the city's layers—from ancient ruins to Renaissance piazzas. You'll see the principal sites without the fatigue of walking the full distance, though entrance fees and lunch are separate. Suitable for all fitness levels, including families with prams and those needing wheelchair access.
7 hoursfrom AUD $921
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy
Private Vespa Tour "Among the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco"
Explore the Langhe hills on a private Vespa tour departing from Alba, weaving through Barolo and Barbaresco wine country with an experienced local guide. Over 6–8 hours, you'll navigate UNESCO-listed terrain dotted with medieval villages and hilltop castles whilst learning what makes this region's Nebbiolo legendary. The route adapts to your pace and interests, with stops at viewpoints and wine bars for optional tastings.
6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $192
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Private Guided Tour to Pisa and local Wine Farm from Livorno port
An eight-hour private tour from Livorno port combining Pisa's landmark attractions with a working wine farm deeper in Tuscany. Your dedicated guide navigates you through the Leaning Tower and cathedral square, then ventures inland to meet local winemakers and producers who've become fixtures of the region. The day balances famous sights with genuine countryside access—no jostling tour groups, just selective exposure to what makes the area tick.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Sicilian cuisine with the Loredana chef and visit the bell tower
Roll up your sleeves in chef Loredana's kitchen to craft an authentic Sicilian spread from scratch, learning time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. You'll spend two hours preparing dishes, then step out for a quick walk to admire Messina's bell tower before returning to sit down and eat what you've just made. The full experience runs four hours and wraps with lunch, wine, and the satisfaction of having cooked it yourself.
4 hoursfrom AUD $183
★ 5.0 (19)
✈️ Transfers
Italy
Private Day Tour in Rome with Driver - from Your Hotel
Your driver collects you from your Rome hotel at 8 AM for an eight-hour private tour hitting the city's heavyweight sites—ancient ruins, basilicas, piazzas—without the walking fatigue. You'll travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the shortcuts and stories. It's efficient sightseeing for those wanting Rome's essentials without joining a group or navigating public transport.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1282
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Six-hour boat journey tracing the Amalfi Coast's dramatic shoreline, passing vertical cliffs and village-dotted bays. You'll anchor for swimming and snorkelling in clear water, with prosecco, beer, water and light snacks onboard. The skipper navigates whilst you lounge on deck or dive beneath the surface—no rushing, no crowds, just the coast revealing itself gradually from the water.
6 hoursfrom AUD $1649
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Unusual Rome - Rome Private Driving Tour
Skip the queues at Rome's obvious landmarks and explore the neighbourhoods locals actually inhabit. This seven-hour private driving tour focuses on lesser-known squares, hilltop views, and tucked-away churches that reveal the city's layered history. Your driver navigates whilst you sit back and absorb commentary on Renaissance fountains, Renaissance palaces, and quieter spiritual spaces—ideal for returning visitors who've already ticked the boxes.
7 hoursfrom AUD $575
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Private Amalfi Drive from Naples
A private eight-hour coastal loop from Naples takes you through three villages that define the Amalfi's character. Your own driver handles the winding roads whilst you absorb Positano's stacked pastel buildings and sheltered beaches, explore Amalfi's medieval streets and thousand-year maritime legacy, then climb to Ravello's clifftop perch for views that stretch across the entire coast. Port or station pickup included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $463
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy
Lessons in Mini-Group - 2 hours a day - Skiing
Spend 12 hours across multiple days learning to ski in Livigno with a qualified instructor who tailors lessons to your pace. Rather than herding you through a large group, these small-cohort sessions focus on building genuine progress and confidence. Your instructor draws on continuous training in both technique and how people actually learn, creating a relaxed environment where improvement sticks. You'll develop solid fundamentals while getting to know your teacher as a real person rather than just a guide.
12 hoursfrom AUD $300
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Aegadian Islands Private Tour: Favignana Levanzo with Lunch from Trapani
Spend eight hours exploring the Aegadian Islands aboard a 12-seat rigid inflatable boat departing from Trapani. Visit Favignana's hidden coves—Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Rossa and the Grotto of Lovers—before heading to Levanzo's secluded beaches. Snorkel in the Marine Protected Area, tuck into a spread of Sicilian specialities at sea, then wind down with aperitivos as the sun softens. A proper day on the water with locals who know every inlet.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1347
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting & Sightseeing in Venice
A 4-hour guided walk through Venice's food quarter, anchored at the Rialto Market. Your local guide steers you past working fishmongers and produce stalls, then into tucked-away bacari bars where you'll taste cicchetti (Venetian small plates) paired with regional wines. The tour weaves food history with actual stops—you'll see the Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo's former home, and the Grand Canal—while eating your way through what locals have eaten for centuries.
4 hoursfrom AUD $157
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Valdorcia & Brunello Ebike Experience Tour
Ride through Valdorcia's rolling hills on electric bike, following ancient pilgrim trails across a UNESCO-protected landscape. You'll visit a working winery to taste Brunello di Montalcino, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch, and have time to explore a local town. A six-hour guided experience with a qualified outdoor guide, covering some of Italy's most distinctive countryside without requiring serious fitness.
6 hoursfrom AUD $916
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Como, Italy & Lugano, Switzerland Exclusive Full-Day Tour (1h from Milan, 10:30)
This paired-city walking tour covers Como and Lugano across seven and a half hours, departing from Milan. You'll explore Como's medieval core—its Gothic cathedral, Romanesque churches, and ancient defensive walls—before a lunch break and scenic 35-minute train journey to Switzerland. In Lugano, a second guided walk reveals the waterfront promenades, old quarter, and architectural gems including two cathedrals, followed by a funicular descent back to the station. Small groups of no more than six keep the pace intimate.
7h 30mfrom AUD $316
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Special Tour: Etna, Savoca and Taormina With Luxury Van
This six to eight-hour tour takes you across Sicily's Ionian coast in a comfortable air-conditioned van, threading together three distinct destinations. You'll stand before Mount Etna's dramatic slopes, explore the hilltop village of Savoca where Godfather scenes were shot, and wander Taormina's medieval streets lined with local eateries and craft stalls. A condensed way to sample the region's geology, cinema heritage and coastal charm without the usual tourist pace.
6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $331
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Amalfi Coast Vintage Tour - Original Fiat 500 Dolce Vita
Cruise the Amalfi Coast in a restored Fiat 500 with a private driver, stopping in Positano and Amalfi over six hours. This unhurried route hugs the clifftop road, rewarding each hairpin turn with views of villages stacked against the sea. You'll have time to wander Positano's narrow lanes and sample local lemon sorbet in Amalfi, home to one of Italy's most striking cathedrals. The vintage Cinquecento makes the journey itself the main event—no rushing, just good roads and coastal air.
6 hoursfrom AUD $450
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Exclusive Private Luxury Yacht Tour Amalfi Coast - All Inclusive
Sail the Amalfi Coast aboard a sleek 50-foot yacht, anchoring at Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello across seven hours. Your crew navigates you to lesser-known coves whilst you swim in transparent waters, sip prosecco, and graze on regional antipasti. The boat handles all logistics—fuel, port fees, transfers from your accommodation—leaving you to watch limestone cliffs slide past and actually relax.
7 hoursfrom AUD $4979
★ 5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Capri and Blue Grotto by Gozzo Boat and Anacapri from Naples
Depart Naples by jetfoil to Capri, then explore the island's coastal caves and rock formations aboard a traditional gozzo boat—the White Grotto, Green Grotto, and the famous Blue Grotto weather permitting. Swim in turquoise waters around the Faraglioni Rocks, ascend Mount Solaro by chairlift from Anacapri for panoramic views, grab lunch, then wander Capri's main piazza before returning to Naples by funicular and jetfoil. Eight hours total, mixing boat time with island exploration.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1132
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