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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson in Playa Flamingo

Learn to stand and paddle on a board in Playa Flamingo with instructors who skip the technical jargon and focus on what actually works. This two-hour session teaches you the fundamentals through tried methods and practical tricks that make the learning curve gentler. You'll discover how to find balance and execute basic strokes without overthinking it, leaving you relaxed rather than frustrated.

Tour Museo del Prado Small Group Admission Included

Spend two and a half hours exploring the Prado's masterworks with a certified guide who unpacks the stories behind Europe's most influential paintings. You'll start outside the museum, then venture inside for ninety minutes of close-up encounters with works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch and others—tracing artistic evolution from medieval symbolism through early modernism. Admission and wireless headphones included; afterwards, linger as long as you like with the guide's suggestions for what else deserves your attention.

ETNA - Trekking to the Craters Eruption of 2002

Walk across the aftermath of Mount Etna's 2002 eruption on Sicily's north face. This 2–3 hour trek takes you to the lateral craters where the most significant recent explosion began, then across the lava field itself. You'll descend into the deep gorge carved by flowing magma, passing through the remnants of ancient pine forest that the eruption scarred. The path is stark and immediate—black rock, geological drama, and the sheer scale of what the volcano achieved in days.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $50

HCM city Chinatown Landscape, Beliefs & ghost tour by scooter

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

HCM city Chinatown Landscape, Beliefs & ghost tour by scooter

Navigate Saigon's sprawling Chinatown by scooter with a local guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's Chinese-Vietnamese heritage, street markets, and spiritual customs. This 2–4 hour ride also ventures into the city's belief systems and ghostlore, revealing how locals honour ancestors and navigate the supernatural. Hotel pickup included; choose between guided immersion or driver-only budget option.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $23

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's back streets and food stalls by motorbike, stopping to eat and drink where locals do. This 3.5-hour tour weaves through Districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10, covering neighbourhood eateries, street vendors, and quietly significant landmarks. Your English-speaking driver handles the bike while you take in the chaos, flavours, and rhythm of the city. All food, drinks, and transport are included; pickup and drop-off anywhere in central districts or at the Opera House.

3h 30mfrom AUD $45

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Tour Around Phu Quoc Island

Shape your own Phu Quoc itinerary with a private guide who knows the island inside out. Choose from 3 to 7 hours exploring everything from pepper plantations and fishing villages to temples, beaches and waterfalls. Your English-speaking local driver picks you up from your accommodation and handles all logistics while you decide the pace and stops. Lunch featuring prawns, pork and fresh vegetables is included, along with entry fees to most sites.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $128

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Tour Around the Quy Nhon City

Explore Quy Nhon beyond the guidebook with a locally-fluent guide who knows where residents actually eat and gather. This flexible private tour (1–5 hours) navigates the city's neighbourhoods, street-food spots, independent cafés, and working villages at different times of day. You'll witness everyday life—market mornings, afternoon routines, evening gatherings—and grasp how the place actually functions rather than how it's packaged for visitors. Includes transport, meals, and entry fees.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $196

★ 5.0 (26)

✈️ Transfers

Indonesia

Bali Airport Transfers Convenient Pickup to Popular Areas

Skip the airport chaos and get straight to your accommodation with a direct transfer from Bali Ngurah Rai Airport. Your English-speaking driver collects you and your bags, then whisks you across to Kuta, Ubud, Canggu or wherever you're staying in an air-conditioned vehicle. Reliable, straightforward, and priced fairly whether you land mid-morning or after midnight.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $16

Hoi An Cooking Class & Vespa Cooking Adventure Tour

★ 5.0 (26)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Hoi An Cooking Class & Vespa Cooking Adventure Tour

Combine market shopping, farm visits and hands-on cooking in one afternoon. You'll ride a Vespa through Hoi An's countryside, stopping at a fish farm and organic garden to source ingredients, then work alongside a local chef to prepare three signature dishes. Cook what you'll eat—traditional Hoi An recipes taught by someone who knows them inside out. Finish with lunch featuring your own creations plus regional specialities, then return to your accommodation.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $88

Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration By Local

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration By Local

Walk through Ho Chi Minh City's hidden corners with a photographer who knows the city's soul. This 90-minute tour pairs technical guidance with street exploration—whether you're learning to frame shots properly, documenting a relationship, or gathering family photos. You'll discover tucked-away spots locals favour, dip into street life, sample neighbourhood food, and leave with polished images shot on film or digital depending on your preference.

Rome Super Local Street Food Tour in Old Monteverde Neighborhood

A two-hour food tour through Monteverde, a residential Rome neighbourhood where locals actually live. You'll stop at five family-run businesses—bakeries, delis, wine bars—sampling breakfast and snacks while your guide (a Monteverde resident) shares the histories behind each counter. No tour-group herding or marked-up prices; just genuine neighbourhood eating as Romans do it daily.

Private Surf Lessons in Coolangatta

Get your feet on a board at Kirra Beach, one of Australia's premier breaks and the Gold Coast's most reliable learning ground. This 90-minute private lesson puts you with an instructor who reads swells and your progress in real time. You'll paddle out with supplied wetsuits and boards matched to your needs, whether you're touching water for the first time or refining your pop-up technique.

An Unforgettable Gourmet Morning in Nice

Spend 90 minutes in a Nicois apartment learning to cook a modern French breakfast with your host Emma. You'll prepare and eat seasonal pastries, fresh breads, and flavoured waters whilst picking up techniques you can recreate at home. The intimate setting welcomes all fitness levels and is accessible by public transport, making it an easy morning outing that doubles as a cultural introduction to how the French approach their morning table.

Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People

Beat the crowds at Vatican Museums on Wednesday morning when St Peter's Basilica closes for the Papal Audience, leaving galleries nearly empty. Your expert guide leads a maximum six-person group through Renaissance galleries—Raphael Rooms, Pinacoteca, Galleries of Candelabra and Tapestries—before arriving at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. You'll navigate courtyards and papal spaces at a contemplative pace, seeing masterworks by Caravaggio, Leonardo and Giotto before mainstream tourism arrives.

Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide

Walk through Lyon's pastry tradition with Anna, a local guide who knows the city's best artisan bakers and the stories behind each creation. Over two hours, you'll taste buttery croissants, praline brioches, and other Lyonnais specialities from family-run shops favoured by residents. This isn't a rushed sugar hit—it's a window into how the city eats, told by someone who actually lives here.

Rome Street Food Tour - History, Craft and Authentic Taste

Walk through Rome's historic quarters—the Ghetto, Largo Argentina, Navona Square—sampling street food as locals do. Over two and a half hours, taste seasonal vegetables, supplì, pizza and gelato at neighbourhood spots, stopping at a working leather craft studio. Groups capped at ten mean you'll move at a human pace with a guide who knows the laneways and the stories behind each bite.

Lyon: Private dining experience through 3 restaurants

Skip the single-restaurant trap and eat your way through Lyon's best-kept neighbourhood bistros on this 2.5-hour crawl. Your local guide steers you between three carefully chosen establishments, each serving one course of a multi-venue meal tailored to the season and your tastes. Between bites, you'll wander the Peninsula's quieter streets whilst your guide unpacks the city's stories—part food tour, part living history lesson.

Best White Water Rafting in Bali

Paddle the Ayung, Bali's longest river, on a straightforward three-hour adventure that skips the hard slog. You'll navigate 33 rapids across two hours on the water, spotting a hidden waterfall and dense jungle along the way. The route features a gentle flat exit, making this the most accessible white-water option on the island. All safety kit included; lunch and water provided.

Discover Leather Workshops Experience in Old Town Hoi An

Work with a leathercrafter in their quiet studio just beyond Hoi An's old town bustle. Over two hours, you'll handle proper tools and quality hides to fashion a finished piece you keep. The workshop sits in a peaceful garden setting, deliberately removed from the crowds—a chance to absorb techniques passed down through generations whilst producing something tangible to take home.

Exclusive Private Imperial Palace=Emperor&(SHOGUN)WI TOKYO NATIVE

Walk through four centuries of Japanese imperial history with a Tokyo-born guide who brings the Shogunate era to life. This two-hour private tour covers the Imperial Palace East Gardens, once the grounds of Edo Castle—the world's largest fortress—exploring the legacy of Japan's emperors and samurai culture. You'll discover hidden corners, rare botanical specimens, and the story of how Tokyo transformed from a military stronghold into modern Japan's capital, guided by someone who knows every detail and best vantage point.

Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

Make four beloved Japanese sweets in a traditional home near Shibuya over two hours. You'll craft strawberry daifuku, mochi ice cream, matcha pancakes and dango under Sakura's guidance—a certified confectionery instructor who covers the cultural roots of rice cake traditions. Each recipe gets written down so you can recreate them at home. These treats are naturally low-fat and gluten-free, and the intimate setting in an authentic wooden house feels like visiting a Japanese grandmother's kitchen rather than attending a class.

Bamboo Lantern Workshop

Shape your own lantern from locally sourced bamboo in this hands-on hour-long session in Japan. You'll work with materials harvested nearby and finish your piece with decorative touches that reflect your taste. All tools are provided, making it straightforward whether you've crafted before or not. You'll walk away with a functional keepsake that's genuinely yours.

Traditional Japanese Music show & Experience Tour in Osaka

Watch skilled musicians perform traditional Japanese hogaku, then pick up an instrument yourself in this hands-on hour in Osaka. You'll handle shamisen, koto, wadaiko and others, learn the basics, and play alongside the group. The experience sits halfway between concert and workshop — enough time to feel what these instruments demand without pretending you're suddenly proficient.

Shamisen Discovery in Kyoto 【Group】

Pick up a shamisen for the first time in this relaxed Kyoto session. Rather than getting bogged down in classical technique, you'll spend an hour learning to coax actual sounds from the three-stringed instrument under a professional player's watch. No prior music experience needed, no formal dress code—just show up ready to have a go. Tea and a photo with your instrument wrap things up.

1 hourfrom AUD $90

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Welcome to Milan: Private Tour of Highlights and Hidden Gems

A 2.5-hour private walking tour that orients you to Milan's essential character. Your local guide navigates you past the obvious postcards—Sforza Castle, the Duomo, the fashion quarter—then peels back the layer to reveal where Milanesi actually spend time. You'll walk Milan's neighbourhoods like someone who lives here, not visits. Coffee or tea included.

Cagliari Olive Oil Farm & Tasting (Since 1600, 20 Minutes Away)

Visit a working olive mill in Sardinia that's been pressing oil since the 1600s, just 20 minutes from Cagliari. You'll tour the modern production facility, learn how to spot genuine extra virgin oil, taste several local varieties, and eat traditional Sardinian charcuterie with fizzy wine. The experience runs roughly an hour and doubles as a primer on regional food culture through the lens of one of its cornerstone ingredients.

Truffle hunting in the Sicani mountains: a unique experience in Sicily

Head into the Sicani Mountains with a seasoned truffle hunter and his trained dog to learn the craft of locating these prized fungi. Over three hours, you'll trek through forested slopes, work alongside the dog to sniff out truffles buried underground, and uncover how these delicacies are harvested and valued. A local-produce snack in the woods caps the outing, offering a genuine taste of Sicilian mountain life away from the usual tourist circuit.

Olbia: Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Spend three hours in an Olbian home learning to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local cook who knows these recipes inside out. You'll roll, shape, and sauce everything yourself, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine alongside. It's the kind of cooking class where you leave feeling like you've picked up genuine techniques rather than just watched a demo—perfect whether you're travelling solo, with friends, or bringing kids along.

Blue Grotto and Capri by Private Boat Tour

Your private boat circles Capri over three hours, hitting seventeen coastal highlights and diving into the Blue Grotto's luminescent chamber. Swim and snorkel in crystalline coves, graze on brunch featuring local produce, and sip Prosecco and homemade Limoncello as the skipper navigates. The boat is yours alone, with a hostess, guide, and safety kit included. Bring your own towel or use theirs. Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

3 hoursfrom AUD $4729

First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour

★ 5.0 (26)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour

A three-hour private walking tour of Siena's medieval lanes, led by a local guide with two decades' experience. Tailored to your interests and pace, this introduction covers the city's layered history and culture. Your guide draws on backgrounds in art history and languages to reveal how Siena evolved from a powerful city-state into the striking Renaissance town you walk through today. Fully customisable depending on what fascinates you most—whether that's architecture, civic rivalry with Florence, or the rhythms of everyday life in the centro storico.

3 hoursfrom AUD $475

★ 5.0 (26)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

Pedal through Bari's backstreets on a modern rickshaw whilst a local guide points out churches, palaces and lesser-known alleyways steeped in medieval history. This two-hour tour includes entry to two museums, a chance to explore subterranean passages that reveal the city's layered past, and a tasting of homemade gelato. You'll move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the architecture and street life rather than rushing through another coach-full itinerary.

The Mystery of Naples Saga: The Skull with ears

Descend into the basement of Santa Luciella ai Librai, a 14th-century church tucked away on Naples' artisan-filled San Gregorio Armeno street, to encounter a skull with ears—a peculiar relic that Neapolitans once treated as a spiritual intermediary between the living and the dead. This one-hour guided tour, led by an archaeologist and authorised guide, explores the hidden sanctuary reclaimed by local volunteers as both a social hub and historical landmark, revealing how ordinary people sought otherworldly intervention through an unusual object of devotion.

Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride

Fly solo above Melbourne in a private helicopter, banking past the MCG, St Kilda's Boardwalk and the Shrine of Remembrance in twenty minutes. You'll rise from the tarmac at 1,200 feet with the city's skyline as your launching pad, swing out over Port Phillip Bay past the Spirit of Tasmania, then trace the coast and landmarks that define the city before banking back toward the CBD. Bose headsets keep the noise at bay while you frame shots of the Yarra River, cricket ground and gardens all at once.

2 hour private charter

A private two-hour boat charter along Spain's coast that's yours to shape. Whether you're after a relaxed sail, fishing, snorkelling, or marking an occasion, the crew handles the navigation while you handle the drinks. Bring your own group or join existing bookings—flexible enough for birthday celebrations, casual outings, or competitive racing.

Ceramic Painting in Bali

Pick a ceramic piece and glaze it with colours of your choice during this two-and-a-half-hour Bali workshop. You'll work at your own pace in a relaxed studio setting, sipping a drink and nibbling shared plates whilst your creation takes shape. Your finished piece fires and ships to you within days, giving you a handmade memento that's genuinely yours, not a mass-produced trinket.

Great Keppel Island PADI Discover Scuba Dive with Keppel Dive

Test the waters of scuba diving with a three-hour introductory dive off Great Keppel Island. You'll descend into the Reef with a qualified instructor guiding you through the basics, exploring what lies beneath without committing to a full certification course. All gear and tuition included. Perfect for deciding whether diving is your thing before investing time in formal training.

Hanoi Customized Street Food Walk with Train Street Experience

Navigate Hanoi's Old Quarter with a local guide who knows where the best street food actually lives, hitting eight different stalls over three hours. You'll taste everything from steamed pancakes to rich egg coffee whilst picking up stories about the neighbourhood's layered history. The finale takes you to Train Street, where you'll post up with locals and watch trains rumble past just metres away, drink in hand.

Vespa experience guided by us & Photo shoot

Ride through Rome's most photogenic streets as a passenger on a classic Vespa, piloted by an experienced local driver. Over 90 minutes, you'll sweep past iconic landmarks and hidden corners while a photographer captures candid moments you'll actually want to keep. It's the fastest way to see the city's best bits without fighting crowds on foot, and you'll leave with both memories and prints.

Sapa: Coffee Workshop with 6 Coffee Styles & All stories behind

Spend two and a half hours in a Sapa café learning how Vietnamese coffee got its distinctive character. You'll brew six different styles—from the slow drip phin to creamy egg coffee—while picking up the regional histories and techniques behind each cup. The workshop hands you proper equipment and written recipes to recreate them at home, making it as much about understanding Vietnam's coffee obsession as mastering the pour.

90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

Catch your first waves or refine your technique with a 90-minute surfing lesson at Canggu's breaks. You'll work with experienced instructors in small groups, receiving personalised feedback tailored to your ability. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to progress, the lesson balances practical skills with genuine time in the water, all with proper safety measures and gear provided.

1h 30mfrom AUD $42

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