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Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour
2 hoursfrom AUD $75
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🐠 Water Activities
Italy
3 Hour Capri Private Boat Tour
Three hours exploring Capri's coastline aboard a private boat helmed by a captain whose family has worked these waters for generations. You'll navigate hidden coves, stop to swim and snorkel in crystalline waters, and experience the island's dramatic cliffs and grottos from the water. The skipper runs a relaxed operation—expect genuine hospitality rather than scripted commentary, with time to linger where the light hits right and the water calls you in.
3 hoursfrom AUD $867
★ 5.0 (32)
🍹 Nightlife
Japan
Tokyo life after 5 - Foods & Drinks
A three-hour guided night out through Shinjuku's drinking culture, hitting hole-in-the-wall izakayas and standing bars where locals actually spend their evenings. Your guide takes you beyond the tourist zones to experience how Tokyo unwinds after work—grilled yakitori, sake pours, and the kind of casual camaraderie you find in packed-tight gastropubs. You'll eat five dishes across two venues and drink three rounds, learning the rhythm of Japanese nightlife without the Shibuya crowds.
3 hoursfrom AUD $179
★ 5.0 (32)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
1 Hour Private Photoshoot in Tokyo
A tailored one-hour photography session in Tokyo with a bilingual photographer who works to your preferred locations and schedule. You'll receive over 100 original image files plus ten professionally retouched photos. Pre-session consultation via chat confirms all details, ensuring the shoot captures exactly what you're after, whether it's a proposal moment, solo portrait, or couple's session against Tokyo's backdrop.
1 hourfrom AUD $138
★ 5.0 (32)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Cinematic Photoshoot in Rome
A 90-minute cinematic photoshoot across Rome's most photogenic quarters, guided by a filmmaker with eight years' experience. You'll visit four carefully chosen locations whilst learning how to move naturally in front of the camera, emerging with 250–300 raw shots and 20 professionally edited images. The photographer directs you through Italian backdrops like a film set, tailoring the pace to couples, families, or solo travellers seeking genuine material rather than stiff poses.
1h 30mfrom AUD $83
★ 5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
2Italia Lucca Food Tour
Walk through Lucca's medieval lanes sampling Tuscan staples the way locals do. This 3.5-hour food tour connects you with independent producers and family-run spots, tasting handmade pasta, cured meats, cheeses and wines direct from their sources. You'll navigate the town's quiet streets between tastings, learning how Lucca's food culture built itself on simplicity and quality rather than flourish.
3h 30mfrom AUD $158
★ 5.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Tour of Michelangelo’s David & Accademia Gallery Florence
An hour-long private tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery with a licensed guide who walks you straight past queues to face Michelangelo's David. You'll spend time with the sculpture itself, then move through the Hall of the Prisoners to see how Michelangelo's chisel revealed form from marble, plus Renaissance paintings and a collection of Stradivari instruments. The guide provides context on technique, history, and artistic intent—it's a focused, unhurried look at Renaissance Florence rather than a rushed gallop through rooms.
1 hourfrom AUD $158
★ 5.0 (32)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy
Etna Summit Craters E-bike
Ride electric mountain bikes to Mount Etna's summit craters on this three-hour guided tour in Sicily. A volcanologist and e-bike instructor lead small groups of up to eight riders on quality enduro machines, combining pedal power with electric assistance to reach dramatic volcanic terrain. You'll gain elevation and perspective without the noise and exhaust of motorised vehicles, while your guide shares geological knowledge and navigates the slopes with expertise.
3 hoursfrom AUD $233
★ 5.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Private & Group Photo Tours in Florence with a Photographer
A two-hour photo walk through Florence led by a professional photographer, designed to sharpen your visual eye and technical skills. You'll navigate Renaissance streets and hidden corners with guidance on composition, light, and camera settings—whether you're shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone. Leave with a stronger sense of how to frame the city's architecture and atmosphere for shots that actually stand out.
2 hoursfrom AUD $167
★ 5.0 (32)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Private Commented Excursion in Argelès-sur-Mer by 2 CV Citroën
Explore the Argelès-sur-Mer countryside in an iconic Citroën 2 CV, a two to three hour jaunt that pairs the charm of this legendary French motor with genuine local insight. Your driver steers deliberately down vineyard lanes and quiet backroads, steering clear of the standard tourist routes. Commentary draws on deep regional knowledge and adjusts to your interests—ask freely, and expect wit alongside substance. Photo stops can be arranged without compromising safety.
2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Extra virgin Savoy Tour and olive oil tasting - FASANO
Explore a working eighteenth-century Masseria in Puglia's olive heartland. Walk amongst ancient groves, descend into a subterranean oil mill, and learn how olives become bottle-ready oil. A trained guide walks you through each production stage—from tree to press to storage—before you taste several oils and discover how to spot quality, handle it properly, and cook with it. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours with small groups only.
1h 40m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $47
★ 5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Exclusive Tokyo: Kichijoji Food & Bar Hopping with a Local Guide
A three-hour guided ramble through Kichijoji's Harmonica Alley with a local who knows every corner. Capped at six people, you'll eat your way through four or five food stalls and neighbourhood bars—the kind that normally don't welcome strangers. Six to seven dishes included, plus insider knowledge on how to behave at a Japanese drinking table and why each meal matters. You'll leave knowing the difference between eating in Japan and dining there.
3 hoursfrom AUD $145
★ 5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Osaka: Private Japanese Traditional Ceramics Experience
Spend two hours at a working pottery studio in Osaka learning to hand-throw ceramics with an English-speaking instructor trained in both Japanese and Catalan traditions. You'll choose what to make—a sake set, tea bowl, or sushi dish with chopsticks rest—whilst discussing Japanese food culture and craftsmanship. The studio occupies a century-old timber-and-earth house, a rare surviving example of pre-war Osaka domestic architecture. Take your finished piece home the same day, glazed and fired.
2 hoursfrom AUD $128
★ 5.0 (32)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Japan
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Sit zazen with an English-speaking monk at a private Kyoto temple closed to casual visitors. Over ninety minutes, you'll learn the fundamentals of seated meditation, practise under guidance, then walk the temple grounds and gardens. The monk shares insights into Zen philosophy and Japanese culture throughout. Few Western travellers get access to spaces this quiet or instruction this direct.
1h 30mfrom AUD $134
★ 5.0 (32)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Sicilian Cooking Class : Traditional
Learn to cook Sicilian classics in Palermo's historic centre, steps from the Cathedral. This 3.5-hour session puts you in the kitchen with a local family cook who shares generational recipes and techniques. You'll prepare a full menu from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and drinks. It's hands-on cooking, not a performance—expect flour under your fingernails and real conversation about food that's been made this way for centuries.
3h 30mfrom AUD $252
★ 5.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)
Walk through an entire Roman city frozen in time by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 A.D. This two-hour private tour with a licensed guide grants you skip-the-line entry to Pompeii, where you'll traverse original streets, enter homes and temples, and witness the haunting casts of those caught by the ash. Unlike scattered ruins elsewhere, Pompeii lets you read a complete snapshot of daily life: chariot ruts worn into stone, water pipes, bakeries, theatres, all arranged exactly as people left them nearly two millennia ago.
2 hoursfrom AUD $225
★ 5.0 (32)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour
Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725
★ 5.0 (32)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Thailand
Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket
Spend 90 minutes at a sanctuary in Phuket where you'll feed elephants without riding or bathing them—the park prioritises animal welfare and works with professional mahouts. You'll also pick up snippets of Thai culture through hands-on activities like rubber tapping and coconut milk preparation, finishing with a traditional cooking session. Hotel transfer included.
1h 30mfrom AUD $71
★ 5.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Florence Must-See Sights Private Tour for Kids and Families
A 2-hour guided walk through Florence's centre, designed for families with children. Starting at Piazza Signoria, your guide—trained in engaging young minds—leads you past the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and across the medieval Ponte Vecchio. The guide uses games and interactive tools to hold kids' attention while unpacking the city's artistic and architectural significance. You'll finish with the traditional nose-rub of Il Porcellino for good luck.
2 hoursfrom AUD $367
★ 5.0 (32)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Sunset on the Sand Dunes
Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.
3h 30mfrom AUD $159
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Vietnam
Private Scooter 4-hour Non-touristy Hidden City Tour In Ho Chi Minh
Explore Ho Chi Minh City's backstreets and hidden corners on the back of a scooter with a local guide. This 4-hour private tour cuts through the real Saigon—threading past neighbourhood workshops, street-food stalls and alleyways tourists rarely find. You'll taste what locals eat, learn the stories behind tucked-away spots, and move at your own pace. Choose morning, afternoon or evening to suit your schedule, and adjust the route on the fly based on what catches your interest.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $55
★ 5.0 (31)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy
Lake Como: Classic Fiat 500 Vintage Car Rental
Rent a classic Fiat 500 and explore Lake Como's lakeside villages and winding mountain roads at your own pace. Choose your duration—from a brief spin to a full week—with flexible two-hourly slots and free vehicle delivery for bookings of 24 hours or longer. No corporate branding mars the authentic Italian experience. You'll navigate scenic routes with a 150km daily allowance, third-party insurance included, keeping the focus on the drive itself rather than curated stops.
1 hour – 7 daysfrom AUD $167
★ 5.0 (31)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Excursions by boat: Gardens Naxos-Taormina-Isola Bella-DELFINI
A two-hour coastal boat tour departing from Naxos that navigates eastern Sicily's dramatic shoreline, moving between hidden grottos, coral gardens and rocky coves. You'll swim at Isola Bella, cruise past the beaches of Letojanni and Mazzaro Bay, and during sunset departures, search for dolphins in their natural habitat. Light refreshments and Sicilian pastries feature throughout.
2 hoursfrom AUD $58
★ 5.0 (31)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
La Serenissima: Lagoon Cruise on Catamaran with Classical Music
Drift across the Venetian Lagoon aboard a roomy catamaran whilst a curated soundtrack—Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, jazz—plays overhead. Ninety minutes of open deck space, a complimentary drink from a solid selection, and the light of late afternoon or early evening on the water. No rushing, no crowds, just the lagoon at its most unhurried.
1h 30mfrom AUD $100
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Private Photoshoot in Rome with a Local
A one-hour private photoshoot through Rome with a local photographer who knows where the light hits best and which corners avoid the crowds. You'll visit a mix of famous landmarks and quieter backstreets, getting direction on posing while your photographer captures you against the city's layered backdrop of ancient ruins and everyday Roman life. Walk away with polished images and insider tips on where to eat, drink, and wander next.
1 hourfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Ancient Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour
Tour Rome's architectural layers from ancient to baroque in a private golf cart over three hours. Start at Piazza Venezia and move through centuries via the Colosseum district, Trevi Fountain's coin-tossing tradition, the panoramic Pincio terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon's classical engineering, Bernini's sculptural fountains at Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo's fortress walls, and finish at St. Peter's Basilica. Motorised transport means you cover ground without foot fatigue, stopping to explore Rome's most recognisable landmarks.
3 hoursfrom AUD $281
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Blue Mountains Private Tour
Explore the Blue Mountains with Paul, a guide who shapes each tour to your pace and interests. Whether you're keen on lengthy bushwalks or prefer shorter strolls between lookouts, this private experience adapts to what you want. You'll encounter native Australian flora and fauna throughout the day, stopping for morning and afternoon tea with seasonal fruit, biscuits, and beverages. Tours range from one to eleven hours depending on your energy and curiosity.
1 hour – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1425
★ 5.0 (31)
✈️ Transfers
Italy
Transfer from Rome to Amalfi/Positano/Sorrento and Vice Versa
A straightforward three-and-a-half-hour transfer connecting Rome to the Amalfi Coast towns of Positano, Sorrento, and Amalfi. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle, with flexibility for comfort stops along the way. Insurance, fuel, tolls, and parking are covered. This service suits travellers wanting dependable point-to-point transport without the hassle of navigating Italian roads or negotiating with local taxi drivers.
3h 30mfrom AUD $583
★ 5.0 (31)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Tour of Ischia in Private Yacht
Explore Ischia's dramatic coastline aboard a private yacht, navigating hidden coves and secluded anchorages across 3–6 hours. Spend your day as you please: sunbathing on the expansive deck, swimming in crystalline waters, or simply drifting with a drink in hand. The itinerary flexes to your mood—add Procida if the mood strikes. Fuel, moorings, aperitif and brunch are sorted. This is how coastal exploration should feel: unhurried, entirely yours.
3 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1250
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Burgundy from Meursault
Explore Burgundy's celebrated vineyards by sidecar from Meursault, a one-hour guided ride through UNESCO-listed terroirs. Your pilot navigates the distinctive patchwork of Climat vineyards, sharing local knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the region. With just two passengers per sidecar—one in the basket, one behind—you'll experience the landscape at an intimate pace, feeling the subtle shifts between vineyard parcels that define Burgundy's reputation.
1 hourfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (31)
🛕 Culture & History
France
Discovering Medieval Wonder of Chartres Cathedral
A 90-minute guided tour through Chartres Cathedral led by a certified local guide who unveils the architectural and spiritual layers of this 12th-century Gothic masterpiece. Based in Chartres, France, this experience goes beyond surface-level sightseeing to reveal the cathedral's intricate design, soaring ribbed vaults, and historical significance. Perfect for those wanting genuine insight rather than rushed commentary.
1h 30mfrom AUD $435
★ 5.0 (31)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
France
Discovery canyon in the Ossau valley in Gabas (64440)
Chase the Ossau Valley's mountain torrents on a half-day canyoning adventure near Gabas. Abseil past cascading waterfalls, plunge into emerald pools, and slide down natural rock chutes with Xavier, a qualified guide who keeps nerves steady and attention sharp. No lengthy approach walk—the canyon starts within minutes of the carpark. Gear up in neoprene and harness, then let the water and rock do the talking. Solo, paired, or in a group of friends and family, this is straightforward fun without unnecessary difficulty.
2h 30mfrom AUD $100
★ 5.0 (31)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Venice Off the Beaten Path: Private Tour in Venice with a Local
Navigate Venice's quieter quarters with a local guide who knows the city's hidden rhythms and forgotten corners. This two-hour private tour steers clear of the crowded squares, instead winding through residential neighbourhoods where Venetians actually live. You'll slip into the serene courtyards of palazzo gardens, hear the stories and folklore that locals trade over spritz, and discover how the city genuinely functions beyond the postcard views. It's just you, your guide, and Venice stripped of its theatre.
2 hoursfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
France
retro road trip/ Méhari, 2CV & Burton in Rochefort, La Rochelle
Hire a vintage Méhari, 2CV or Burton convertible for a self-guided exploration of Rochefort and the Charente-Maritime coastline. Choose from pre-planned routes covering everything from marshland ecology to maritime heritage sites, or carve your own path across town, beaches, and islands like Ré and Oléron. Trips range from a couple of hours to a full day. Unlimited kilometres included, so you set the pace.
2 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $385
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Private Pewter Sake Cup Experience with a Kyoto Artisan
Work alongside a master pewtersmith in Kyoto to craft your own sake cup, learning techniques rooted in Japanese metalwork tradition dating back centuries. Over two and a half hours, you'll shape pewter by hand in an intimate workshop normally closed to visitors, creating a functional piece that enhances the taste of sake. The artisan guides you through each stage, from concept to finishing touches, and your completed cup arrives home in a paulownia wood box—a tangible connection to craft heritage you can use or gift.
2h 30mfrom AUD $206
★ 5.0 (31)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Vietnam
Touch of Serene Package
A 3 hour 45 minute wellness session in Vietnam designed to restore your physical and mental state through comprehensive spa treatments. You'll move through a series of therapies targeting tension and fatigue, finishing with herbal refreshments to complete the reset. The package wraps up your day feeling genuinely restored rather than simply relaxed.
3h 45mfrom AUD $159
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Vietnam
Hoi An Ancient Town Walk and Taste Local Flavors
Walk through Hoi An's layered past with a local guide who reads the town like a text—pointing out architectural details and the neighbourhoods' evolution while you stop at modest family kitchens for proper meals. Over three to four hours, you'll taste Cao lầu, Bánh mì, Mì Quảng and chè xí mà between visits to the town's defining buildings and laneways. Small groups mean the pace stays unhurried, your questions get answered, and you're not herded through but genuinely welcomed into how Hoi An works.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $55
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
1-Hour Sushi & Bento Box Making at Tsukiji Fish Market
Learn to craft ten pieces of nigiri sushi and arrange them in a traditional wooden bento box at Tsukiji Fish Market in central Tokyo. This hands-on one-hour class uses professional knives and premium tuna, salmon, and seasonal vegetables sourced from the market itself. You'll eat what you've made straightaway, seated within the bustling market precinct. Groups of up to 16 work with an English-speaking instructor through the entire process, from knife technique to plating.
1 hourfrom AUD $47
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Vietnam
Vietnam Coffee Journey - Make extraordinary tasty coffee yourself
Learn to brew Vietnamese coffee like a local in this hands-on 2.5-hour session. Taste six distinct regional styles—from bold black coffee to egg coffee and sweetened condensed milk varieties—whilst discovering how each drink reflects Vietnam's history and regional character. Work with a traditional phin dripper to master brewing techniques you'll replicate at home, guided by an experienced barista. A snack and all tasting samples included.
2h 30mfrom AUD $41
★ 5.0 (31)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Visit + Experience at the Historical Museum of Firefighters and the Italian Red Cross
Explore Italy's largest fire museum across 2,500 square metres of exhibits spanning firefighting history through 3,000+ artefacts and interactive displays. This 2–3 hour guided tour combines traditional museum walkthrough with virtual reality fire simulations, hands-on fire extinguishing practice, and dedicated play spaces for children. The experience works equally well solo, as a couple, or with family, concluding with complimentary refreshments in the café.
2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $25
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