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Hand-picked tours, curated by travellers

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

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Rome: Appian Way Catacombs Guided Tour with Golf Cart Shuttle

Skip the queues and explore St. Callixtus Catacombs via electric golf cart from near the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). This 2-hour tour whisks you down the Via Appia Antica to Rome's earliest Christian burial chambers, dating to the 3rd century. A guide walks you through 40 minutes underground, revealing the carved tombs, chapels, and passages where early Christians worshipped in secret. You'll trade the city's noise for shadowy corridors and genuine historical intrigue—far from the usual tourist trail.

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Track nocturnal creatures across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $170

Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence - The Highlights of the City

★ 5.0 (27)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence - The Highlights of the City

See [Florence](/places/florence) from a vintage motorcycle sidecar, a two-hour spin through the city's medieval neighbourhoods and surrounding countryside. Your driver navigates the Oltrarno district, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato church, and the Arcetri hills where Galileo spent his final years. You'll capture hidden corners and panoramic views from a vantage point more intimate than a car, more stable than a scooter. It's the ideal way to orient yourself on day one—catching both the bohemian old quarters and the rural landscape beyond.

Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat

Sail along [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s dramatic coastline aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, the iconic fishing boat of Liguria. This 3-hour voyage departs Monterosso, threading past five stacked villages whilst your skipper shares local knowledge and maritime heritage. Stop to swim in sheltered coves, explore sea caves, and watch the light shift across the cliffs. An aperitif of focaccia and local wine sets the tone—this is slow travel by water, not rushed sightseeing.

Private Transfer from and to Amalfi Coast

Door-to-door car service connecting Naples or Salerno airport and train stations with the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your English-speaking driver handles luggage and navigation, leaving you to settle in with complimentary water and wifi. The two-hour journey varies with traffic, but you'll arrive refreshed rather than frazzled after your flight or train.

Private Amalfi Coast Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Amalfi to Positano

Roll along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most dramatic curves in a cherry-red 1972 Fiat 500, departing Amalfi and heading toward Positano over three hours. This private drive takes you past vertical cliffs and sapphire waters, stopping at viewpoints above Praiano and Fiordo di Furore before reaching Positano for an hour to wander its pastel-painted streets. You'll turn heads in this compact classic—locals still wave at it—while your driver shares stories of the coast's villages and history.

Pizza Class experience on Amalfi coast

Learn to hand-stretch and bake authentic Neapolitan pizza on the [Amalfi coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in this three-hour class. A local instructor walks you through dough fermentation, sauce application, and wood-fired oven technique, then you'll cook your own pie and eat it straightaway. The experience includes aperitivo-style bruschetta, local wine, and homemade limoncello to finish.

Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting

Dine at this Umeda nightclub where Italian and Japanese set menus pair with live entertainment until dawn. Choose between a relaxed six-dish Italian spread, a premium beef-focused eight-course, or a seasonal Japanese progression. The venue pulls in an after-work crowd for table-side views of the stage, running nightly from 8 PM. Courses range from ¥5,000–¥8,000; add ¥2,000 for unlimited drinks and secure a VIP spot.

Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano

Walk through Matera's ancient Sassi districts with a local guide who uncovers the city's transformation from post-war neglect to UNESCO recognition. Over two hours, you'll navigate stone laneways from Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, peek inside former cave dwellings, and descend into the palombaro—the ingenious underground cistern system that sustained the population for centuries. Gaetano reveals how Matera's residents engineered survival through water harvesting in this southern Italian hilltop town.

Private Catania Pasta-Making Class in a Local Home by Cesarine

Roll up your sleeves in a Catanian home kitchen for a three-hour pasta masterclass with a local cook who'll walk you through three regional signatures from scratch. You'll work at your own station, hands in the dough, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Sicilian reds and whites. Cesarine connects travellers with home cooks across Italy—these are genuine hosts opening their kitchens, not a commercial setup.

3 Hours Private and Guided Cruise on Lake Como by Motorboat

Skip the lakeside promenade and see Como from the water instead. This three-hour private motorboat tour reveals the lake's quieter corners: clifftside villages tucked between mountains, belle-époque villas hidden behind cypress groves, and the kind of light that bounces off the water at angles you won't catch from shore. Your captain plots a course tailored to what you want to see, whether that's architectural grandeur or just the Alpine drama that drew everyone from poets to film stars.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1499

★ 5.0 (27)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

The ancient aqueducts of Rome

Walk the remnants of Rome's ancient aqueduct system on a 2-hour guided tour that reads the landscape like an archaeologist. You'll trace how these monumental water channels shaped Roman life, then discover their afterlife—repurposed as stone quarries, burial grounds, and today, mushroom farms. The tour reveals infrastructure often overlooked by standard sightseeing, connecting engineering ambition to the daily existence of those who built and maintained these systems.

Venice like a local: Vini and Cichetti at Liuba and Hugo's home

Spend an evening at Liuba and Hugo's Venetian home tasting four wines paired with homemade cichetti—crispy snacks that define Venetian eating culture. Liuba, a sommelier, walks you through the wines while Hugo, a trained chef, explains each bite. The 2.5-hour session works for couples, groups, or colleagues after work, with tastings tailored to what you're curious about. You'll leave understanding how Venetians actually drink and eat at home.

Sorrento: Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home

Learn to make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local cook in her Sorrento home over three hours. You'll prepare each recipe from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside regional wines. The Cesarine network connects home cooks across Italy who welcome small groups into their kitchens to pick up genuine techniques you won't find in restaurants or cookbooks.

Aperitif on a boat at sunset, Porto Venere and islands

Set out from Porto Venere on a three-hour boat cruise among the Ligurian islands as the sun drops toward the horizon. You'll anchor in sheltered coves with clear water, sip aperitivos and local wines, nibble on regional snacks, and have the option to snorkel if conditions suit. The boat does the work while you watch the light change across the water and rocky shorelines.

Personal Chef - Cooking class at your villa

A Tuscan chef brings three and a half hours of hands-on cooking instruction to your villa in Val d'Orcia. Drawing on two decades of restaurant experience, your instructor sources ingredients from local producers, walks you through each preparation step, and pairs dishes with wines from nearby estates. You'll cook, ask questions, and eat what you've made—lunch and dinner both included. The session doubles as a masterclass in the region's food culture and travel recommendations.

Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu

Learn to make authentic Genoese pesto from Camilla Pizzorno, who's won the World Mortar Pesto Championship. This 90-minute class in Liguria teaches you her technique using a century-old marble mortar and wooden pestle, followed by a three-course meal featuring your freshly made pesto with handmade trofie or gnocchi, focaccia, and tiramisu. Wine and local spirits accompany the food in a garden setting.

Discovering Bees in Volterra

Spend 90 minutes in Volterra learning how bees shape the landscape and food systems around us. This hands-on session breaks down their ecology and behaviour, moving beyond the common misconception that they're just honey producers. You'll taste local honey and understand why protecting these insects matters for your own wellbeing and the region's future.

Rent with driver

Skip the rental desk and navigation stress—hire a car with a local driver for journeys across Italy lasting anywhere from an hour to a full day. Tuscany Luxury Tours NCC pairs you with seasoned professionals and modern vehicles, handling logistics whilst you settle back and take in the landscape. Works equally well for business runs or holiday exploration, with a fleet geared for comfort and reliability.

1 hour – 1 dayfrom AUD $167

Sorrento Cooking Class with Local Chef and Traditional Lunch

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Sorrento Cooking Class with Local Chef and Traditional Lunch

Learn to make fresh pasta and regional specialities in a Sorrentine citrus grove with a local chef, then eat what you've cooked. This 3.5-hour class runs twice daily from Sorrento and covers either handmade gnocchi, aubergine parmigiana and dessert, or pizza from scratch. You'll taste limoncello and sit down to lunch or dinner with wine included, working alongside just a handful of other students.

Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela

Explore Lake Orta's best-kept secret with a knowledgeable local guide over two hours. You'll wander Orta San Giulio's medieval streets and take a boat to San Giulio island, where centuries of history unfold across ancient buildings and quiet pathways. This pocket-sized lake in Piedmont rewards curious travellers willing to venture beyond the usual Italian circuit.

2 hoursfrom AUD $399

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Catacombs, Appian, Aqueducts, in a Fiat500 with a local, Pick-up

Explore Rome's early Christian underground burial sites and ancient infrastructure with Andrea, a Rome-born professional photographer. This 2 hours 45 minutes private experience combines transport in a classic Fiat 500 with a 45-minute guided tour of the San Callisto catacombs led by an authorised Vatican guide, plus stops along the Appian Way and the aqueduct park. You'll receive professional photographs shot on a Nikon D850 within days.

3H Guided Cruise Stop Bellagio in Classic Wooden Boat

Cruise Lake Como for three hours aboard a restored wooden vessel, with a stop in Bellagio. This operator ranks among the lake's top three and specialises in heritage boat experiences that deliver authentic charm. You'll sip Italian prosecco or organic soft drinks whilst the boat's classic timber hull frames the surrounding mountains and lakeside villas like a living postcard.

Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide

Track down the mythology behind Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels through genuine artefacts at Rome's Capitoline Museums. This 2.5-hour scavenger hunt led by a specialist children's guide connects ancient Greek gods, monsters and heroes to their real-world inspirations, pulling stories of Polyphemus, Medusa and Chiron straight from the museum's world-class collections. A structured treasure hunt keeps young minds engaged whilst navigating one of antiquity's most significant repositories.

Transfer from Naples to Positano or Return

Private car transfer between Naples airport or railway station and your accommodation in the city centre, or vice versa. A professional English-speaking driver handles the 2-hour journey, with all tolls and fuel included in the quoted price. The vehicle accommodates up to 7–8 passengers with one suitcase per person, making it practical for small groups or families arriving together.

Florentine Steak Dinner: Authentic Florentine Food Experience

Spend two hours at Monica and Simone's table learning how Florentine cooking evolved from medieval banquets and peasant kitchens alike. You'll eat your way through four courses—centred on the region's famous bistecca—whilst your hosts unpick the history woven into each plate. Local wines and estate oils accompany the meal, chosen to bring out what makes each dish matter to Florentine identity. This isn't a performance; it's a conversation about why Tuscans still cook like their ancestors.

Jasi Como Lake Boat Tours

Cruise Lake Como aboard a classic Aaron Marine speedboat piloted by locals who know every villa and inlet. This family-run outfit has spent three years perfecting routes ranging from 1 to 4 hours, departing Como with chilled Prosecco, homemade focaccia, and stops for swimming. You'll motor past George Clooney's waterfront estate and hidden lakeside gems on both shores, with flexibility to adjust timing, route, and pickup location to suit your plans.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $458

Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera

★ 5.0 (27)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera

Sail the Conero Riviera aboard the DonMar, a traditional wooden vessel that carries just six passengers for a genuinely intimate experience. Over three-and-a-half hours, you'll navigate the Adriatic coast from Numana with a skipper who knows how to handle the boat's rigging and sails. Pick your own swimming spot, float on inflatables between swims, and if you've booked the food option, eat local cured meats, cheeses and Ascoli olives paired with Verdicchio wine or craft beer. The route adapts to what you want, not a fixed itinerary.

Private Tour - Palazzo Barberini

Spend two hours navigating Palazzo Barberini's collection of Italian masterworks with a local guide. This private tour traces artistic evolution from medieval times through the Baroque period, connecting shifts in politics and faith to the styles that emerged. You'll encounter works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian and others who shaped Renaissance and Baroque Rome, finishing with Pietro da Cortona's ceiling fresco—a showstopper that anchors the palace's grand hall.

Private Rome Historical and Early Vatican Guided Tour

A local historian leads you through Rome's layered past and into the Vatican's inner sanctum, cutting queues at both the Museums and St Peter's Basilica. Over 1–3 hours, you'll navigate the papal collections, stand beneath Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling, and explore the sprawling basilica built over Saint Peter's remains. Your guide, rooted in Rome, shapes the rhythm to your pace, unpacking the city's architectural and spiritual weight without the usual tourist shuffle.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $400

Paso Robles Aria (Syrah Dominant) Flight Wine Tasting

★ 5.0 (27)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United States

Paso Robles Aria (Syrah Dominant) Flight Wine Tasting

When Alex from our BugBitten team visited Al Lago Winery in Paso Robles, we signed up for their Aria Flight — a focused tasting built around Syrah-heavy selections. The winery works with winemaker Guillaume Fabre, whose reputation in California wine circles is solid. The tasting runs 90 minutes and feels intimate rather than a cattle-call affair. Paso Robles itself is wine country proper: rolling vineyards, warm afternoons, and the kind of place where you'll spot a mix of locals and tourists doing the rounds. The Aria Flight zeros in on their house style, and it's a good entry point if you want to taste without ordering the full lineup.

1h 30mfrom AUD $42

Its Always Sunny Shared Walking Tour of South Philly

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United States

Its Always Sunny Shared Walking Tour of South Philly

When Alex from our BugBitten team did this walking tour, we found ourselves tracing the actual streets where It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was filmed — South Street, the Italian Market, the row houses where the Gang hangs out. It's a two-hour shared walk through South Philly that weaves genuine neighbourhood history with show trivia, so you're not just spotting filming locations. The tour pulls together the real grit of the neighbourhood with the fictional chaos of the show, and it draws a fun mix of TV fans and curious locals. The area's got genuine character: working Italian delis, vintage shops, narrow streets that feel authentically lived-in rather than polished.

Private Luxury Phuket Day Spa

Spend two and a half hours at Pure Serenity Luxury Spa in Patong, Phuket, working through a three-part treatment sequence: exfoliating body scrub, facial, and aromatherapy massage. The 800-square-metre facility emphasises cleanliness and attentive service, offering a straightforward escape from the beach-town bustle without the wellness jargon.

1 Hour Upper Relaxing with Balm or Oil - Free Transportation

A 60-minute upper body massage in Thailand using traditional balm or oil, designed to ease tension after travel. Your therapist works through shoulders, neck, and arms whilst you relax to ambient soundscapes. The venue collects you from your accommodation and returns you afterwards, with refreshments included. Ideal for those seeking genuine therapeutic relief rather than a tourist tick-box experience.

Reiki Session by Reiki Master Teacher in Thailand

Work with a Reiki Master Teacher in Thailand who combines Usui palm-healing techniques with chakra balancing and crystal work. This one-hour session targets nervous tension and physical stiffness through hands-on energy work, aiming to restore equilibrium within your body's natural systems. The studio welcomes all fitness levels and sits near public transport links.

Hanoi Street Food Tour

Spend three-and-a-half hours threading through Hanoi's Old Quarter on foot and by motorbike, stopping at hole-in-the-wall vendors to eat your way through five to eight dishes that locals actually eat. Your guide—fluent in English and genuinely passionate—weaves street history and cultural context into each stop, so you're learning why people queue for certain broths or why egg coffee matters. Lunch or dinner included; vegetarian and vegan options available.

Japanese Calligraphy Experience in Osaka

Learn traditional brush technique from a master instructor with nearly three decades of experience in this 90-minute session at a Shinsaibashi hotel. You'll master the fundamentals of Japanese calligraphy, select from 16 popular kanji characters, and create a framed artwork to take home. The class wraps with matcha tea and traditional sweets in a location just a minute's walk from the subway.

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience | Tasting Konteki

Spend three hours in Fushimi learning sake from a certified sommelier at Higashiyama Brewery. You'll taste over ten varieties, pair them with traditional Japanese appetisers, and tour the Kizakura Museum to understand how sake is made. By the end, you'll recognise flavour profiles and navigate Japanese menus with confidence—no longer guessing at unfamiliar labels.

Tokyo Ikebana Wellness Art Experience near Shinjuku

Learn ikebana flower arrangement in a traditional tatami room near Shinjuku with a qualified instructor guiding you through the fundamentals. This 90-minute workshop welcomes complete beginners and requires no prior experience. You'll work with seasonal blooms, master the basic tools, and leave with a handmade mini vase and event photos. Accessible by public transport and suitable for all fitness levels, it's a straightforward way to understand Japanese floral aesthetics.

Private Sushi Experience with Master Chef near Osaka Kyoto & Kobe

Learn to craft nigiri and hand rolls from a sushi master in a private three-hour session near Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. You'll work one-on-one (or with your group alone) to select fish, master knife technique, and prepare over 20 pieces to eat straightaway. Choose a morning slot around 11:00 AM for lunch or evening around 5:00 PM for dinner, starting anytime between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. All equipment provided; Japanese tea and water included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $163

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