🛍 Shopping &amp; Markets

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $134

Tokyo Private Vintage Shopping Tour in a Town of youth culture

When Noah from our Global Hobo crew did this two-hour private vintage shopping tour in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, it felt like having a local mate who actually knows where the good stuff is stashed. Shimokitazawa is Japan's vintage hub—packed with independent shops selling everything from retro threads to obscure vinyl—and it sits just 10–15 minutes from the chaos of Shibuya and Shinjuku. The tour hits at least three stores, but since it's private, your guide can pivot based on what you're after. It's low-key, no-pressure browsing with someone who cuts through the noise of a tourist-heavy area.

Magical Photos and Videos at Selfie Room Catania

Step into Selfie Room Catania, Sicily's first dedicated photo experience with 14 themed rooms designed for striking images. Located centrally near major sights, you'll spend an hour working through each space—each lit and styled to pull off compelling shots on your phone. Bring your smartphone; a tripod is provided. It's practical for groups, couples, solo travellers and content creators after fresh material without hiring professionals or lugging gear.

Shopping in Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour

Cruise Rome's shopping districts in a private golf cart, stopping at independent boutiques and artisan workshops you'd otherwise miss. This three-hour tour pairs wheeled transport with insider knowledge—your guide steers you toward one-off fashion pieces, locally made goods, and the makers behind them. You'll shop smarter without navigating cobblestones or public transport, leaving time to actually chat with owners and understand what you're buying.

Alicante Design Your Own Tote Bag Art Workshop

Spend two hours in an Alicante studio painting your own tote bag with artist supervision. No artistic background required—you'll leave with a finished, functional piece ready to use. The relaxed studio setting and hands-on guidance make it accessible whether you're a confident painter or picking up a brush for the first time. You take your bag home the same day, a practical keepsake rather than another decorative print.

Private TikTok Video Making in Rome

A one-hour private TikTok shoot across Rome's most photogenic locations. Work with an experienced video producer to scout ideal backdrops—from classical monuments to hidden corners—then film your content with professional guidance. Whether you're starting out or already building an audience, they'll tailor the shoot to your style and help you capture footage worth sharing.

Specializing in custom made fragrances from Kyoto

When Sarah from our team visited MY ONLY FRAGRANCE in Kyoto, she walked away with a custom scent made just for her in half an hour. You start by picking a fragrance that speaks to you, then chat through what you're after — whether you want something floral, woody, or totally unique — and the advisor guides you through blending your own. They've worked with thousands of customers and it shows: the process feels personal, not rushed. Perfect if you want a souvenir that's actually yours, not a shelf product.

Anime Shopping Tour in Osaka, Den Den Town: Figures, Manga, Knife

When Em from our team hit up Den Den Town in Osaka, we found a sprawling anime shopping precinct that honestly rivals Akihabara — and feels less rammed with tour groups. You pick between two routes: the morning official-store run (Capcom, Ghibli, Pokémon flagships near Shinsaibashi) or the afternoon second-hand deep dive near Nipponbashi, where the real collector gems hide. Either way, you're hunting figures, manga, trading cards, and quality Japanese knives across 2–3 hours with a local guide who knows where the stock actually is. The whole vibe is less touristy than Tokyo's anime quarter, with genuinely keen shoppers mixed in.

Milan Tour of the Milanese Streets with Personal Shopper

★ 5.0 (6)

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $26

Italy

Milan Tour of the Milanese Streets with Personal Shopper

A two-hour guided shopping experience through Milan's most coveted fashion districts with a certified personal stylist. Your guide navigates you from the exclusive boutiques of Via Montenapoleone through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, stopping at concept stores and independent ateliers along the way. You'll receive tailored colour and style analysis, try on curated pieces, and make informed decisions about what actually works for you rather than impulse buys. The tour wraps with aperitivo on a rooftop overlooking the Duomo or at a time-worn Milanese bar.

Private Paris Shopping Tour

Spend five hours browsing Paris's premier shopping quarters with a private driver and climate-controlled van at your disposal. Hit Avenue Montaigne's flagship stores, Le Marais's independent designers, or the Champs-Élysées as you prefer—your itinerary bends to your interests, not a fixed schedule. The driver ferries you between districts, sparing you Metro queues and heavy bags on crowded platforms. Pick up couture, vintage pieces, or artisanal food finds without fighting crowds or clock-watching.

Mini Private Secondhand Shopping Tour in NYC - includes up to 8

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this private secondhand shopping tour in Manhattan, she found a solid option for groups keen on vintage fashion without the retail circus. You meet at Eataly, then hit 3+ resale shops across two-and-a-half hours with a guide who knows where the good stuff hides. It's curated for your crew (up to 8 people), with time to try things on, snap pics, and actually hunt rather than just browse. Suits groups after a structured outing that feels more insider than tourist-trap.

Unlimited Free Play Arcade Experience at Continue Arcades

When Noah from our team hit up Continue Arcades, he found a proper arcade den with over 70 machines spanning everything from pinball cabinets to modern shooters and retro consoles. You pay one entry fee, then play as much as you want for one to three hours — no coin-feeding frustration. The vibe is buzzy without feeling chaotic; locals and tourists mix freely, and the frozen drinks keep things refreshing. It's the kind of place where you'll lose track of time between Street Fighter grudge matches and Pac-Man runs.

Tokyo Vintage Shopping and Local Food Experience in Shimokitazawa

★ 5.0 (5)

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $197

Tokyo Vintage Shopping and Local Food Experience in Shimokitazawa

When Lily from our Global Hobo crew ran this Tokyo tour, she spent the late afternoon hunting through Shimokitazawa's vintage shops—a neighbourhood packed with independent stores, remake boutiques, and budget finds tucked into narrow lanes. The vibe is young and indie; locals browse alongside tourists but never feels rammed. After dark, you shift into a 3-hour food run, hitting spots for wagyu sushi, yakitori, and other seasonal dishes. It's a proper evening out, not a rushed tick-box. Duration's 5 hours total, starting at 4pm, and the guide knows the neighbourhood's quirks and food scene well.

DIY Trucker Hat Experience in Charleston

When Sarah from our team booked the DIY Trucker Hat Experience in Charleston, we got the whole shop to ourselves for an hour of customising caps with a personal hat guide on hand. It's part craft workshop, part nostalgia trip—think camp cafeteria vibes without the institutional food. You pick your base hat, layer on patches and pins to taste, queue up your own playlist, and toast the results with champagne. It's the kind of thing that works whether you're after a quirky solo project or celebrating with mates.

Tokyo Shibuya Skincare & Makeup J-Beauty Walking Tour

When Sarah from our Global Hobo crew did this Shibuya skincare and makeup tour, she found herself in the thick of Tokyo's cosmetics obsession. A guide shepherds you through Shibuya's bustling beauty shops and boutiques, pointing out what actually works for your skin type rather than just what's trendy. You'll spend about 90 minutes exploring local brands, mainstream Japanese favourites, and the occasional hidden gem tucked into side streets. It's less about rushing through a checklist and more about getting personal recommendations tailored to what you're after—whether that's cult skincare, everyday makeup, or gifts that'll actually get used.

Resin Art Classes Melbourne: Cheeseboards & Coasters

Work with epoxy resin to craft functional pieces like cheeseboards and coasters in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This one-hour class supplies everything you need—premium resin, pigments, and decorative elements—so you arrive and create straight away. You'll work alongside other makers in a relaxed studio space, with your finished piece ready to collect after 24 hours of curing. No prior experience necessary.

Tokyo Private Shopping Tour with a Local – Unique & Quirky Finds

When Ben from our team booked this Tokyo shopping tour, we ditched the scripted itinerary entirely. A local host met us and mapped out a personalized route based on our actual interests—whether that's vintage finds in Koenji, quirky collectibles in Shinjuku, or Harajuku's cutting-edge fashion scene. You fill out a questionnaire after booking, get matched with a guide who actually knows the city, and they reach out to plan the whole day around what you're after. It's walking-based (3–5 hours depending on how deep you want to go), flexible on timing, and feels less like a tour and more like shopping with a clued-in local mate.

Shopper's Dream: Private Tokyo Shopping Tour in Luxury SUV

★ 5.0 (5)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $724

Shopper's Dream: Private Tokyo Shopping Tour in Luxury SUV

When Ben from our team ran this Tokyo shopping tour, it felt like having a mate with insider knowledge and a luxury ride at your fingertips. You're picked up from your hotel, bundled into a plush SUV, and chauffeured around Tokyo's best shopping districts — Ginza's high-end flagships, Shibuya's buzzy energy, and pockets of traditional Japanese craft. A bilingual guide steers you through six to seven hours of retail, customising stops to match what you actually want to hunt down, whether that's designer threads or ceramics. Groups max out at six, which keeps things personal without feeling like a coach tour.

Chiikawa Bakery Exploration with Shopping Ticket

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $64

Chiikawa Bakery Exploration with Shopping Ticket

When Sarah from our Global Hobo crew visited Chiikawa Bakery, she stepped into a pastel-pink wonderland built around a beloved anime character universe. The shop is reservation-only, and you're greeted by a face-shaped entrance that opens onto a whimsical scene — think soft pink walls, exclusive character artwork, and a striking pink chimney oven as the centrepiece. Inside, Chiikawa and friends (Hachiware, Usagi) are everywhere. The experience runs about an hour and includes a 1,000 yen shopping voucher to spend on baked goods and merch. It's equal parts Instagram moment and genuine bakery stop — a quirky slice of Japan's character-driven culture.

Private Marais District Fashion Photoshoot Plus One Polaroid

Spend an hour with a professional photographer exploring the Marais's medieval streets and capturing your personal style. The session balances posed shots with candid moments, guided by an artist who draws out your authentic presence rather than forcing artifice. You'll leave with 20 edited high-resolution images delivered within 48 hours, one Polaroid keepsake, and the confidence that your clothes and character have been properly documented against one of Paris's most photogenic neighbourhoods.

Paris Discovery Tour : private shopping with a fashion expert in Paris

A three-hour private shopping expedition through Paris with a fashion expert who steers you towards the city's best-kept boutiques and flagship stores. Your guide tailors the route to your taste, whether you're hunting vintage gems, emerging designers or established maisons. You'll navigate beyond the obvious tourist strips into neighbourhoods where actual Parisians shop, learning how to read a collection and spot quality along the way.

Private Fashion Tour Paris: Sex & the City,Chanel, Dior

Spend three hours tracing the threads of Parisian haute couture with a fashion industry professional, visiting the neighbourhoods and ateliers that define French style. Walk the same streets favoured by Coco Chanel and Sex and the City's most fashionable characters, whilst your guide unpacks the design legacies of the city's greatest houses. You'll get insider tips on where to shop like a Parisian, current fashion direction, and how to translate runway ideas into your own wardrobe.

Half Day Bali Shopping Art Village Private Tour

Spend five to six hours exploring Ubud's artisan villages on a private tour tailored to your pace. Visit four specialised craft centres—batik workshops in Tohpati, silver galleries in Celuk, painting studios in Batu, and wood carving showrooms in Mas—where you'll watch makers at work and purchase directly. Finish with lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel, having seen the full breadth of Balinese handicraft traditions.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $89

Indonesia

Bali Art Shopping and Culture Tour

Visit working artisan villages around Ubud to watch craftspeople make batik, jewellery, paintings and wood carvings, then buy directly from producers. This five to six hour tour takes you through Tohpati, Celuk, Batuan, and Mas, stopping at family workshops where you'll see traditional techniques in action. You'll return with authentic pieces and a clearer picture of where Balinese art actually comes from. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Optional waterfall visit available.

PRIVATE Full-Day Shopping Tour: The Mall GUCCI and Spaces PRADA outlet

Italy

PRIVATE Full-Day Shopping Tour: The Mall GUCCI and Spaces PRADA outlet

Spend eight hours shopping the Tuscan outlet circuit with your own driver and Mercedes minivan. Start in [Florence](/places/florence)'s boutique streets, then head to the Prada outlet in Levanelle before finishing at The Mall—Tuscany's largest designer outlet with Valentino, Gucci, Armani and international brands at significant markdowns. Your private group gets hotel pickup, a bilingual driver, and air-conditioned transport, so you can focus on finding pieces rather than navigating.

Magical Mermaid Hair pieces with Maui Mona Lisa

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew booked into Maui Mona Lisa's home studio, she stepped into the private workspace of a working artist known for her enamelled brass hair pieces—stuff that's genuinely shown up in fashion magazines and on celebrity heads. The two-hour session is a hands-on workshop where you design and craft your own piece: either a simpler hair clip (one hour) or a more involved mermaid crown or headband. It's just your group and Mona Lisa in her atelier, no strangers, no schedule pressure. The whole space is yours for the afternoon, and there's charcuterie, local fruit, and tea on hand.

Milano Fashion Tour - Personal Shopping

Walk Milan's fashion heartland with a personal stylist who knows where designers stash their best pieces. This 2.5-hour private tour cuts through the hype of mainstream shopping to reveal the boutiques and showrooms serious about contemporary fashion. Your guide reveals the logic behind Milan's layout, introduces you to independent stockists, and helps you build a curated wardrobe rather than just buying clothes. Meet at Montenapoleone metro station in central Milan.

Akihabara Trading Card Shopping Tour with Local Guide

When Alex from our team ran this private Akihabara tour, we got the whole trading card and figure culture scene to ourselves for two hours. You're walking through Tokyo's electric hobby district with a guide who actually knows where the serious collectors shop — not the tourist traps. The tour keeps pace with your group; there's no rushed herding. The area itself is packed with neon, narrow laneways crammed with shops stacked floor-to-ceiling with cards, figurines, and manga, and enough weirdness to keep anyone entertained. Fair warning: you'll want cash for the good stuff, and the energy can be intense if crowds aren't your thing.

Instagrammable Kawaii Kimono Rental: Harajuku & Takeshita

When Ben from our team hired a kimono in Harajuku, he found WASABI's setup cuts through the usual faffing — you're dressed and out sightseeing in under an hour. The rental hooks you up with a full traditional kit from a stock of 200 pieces across all sizes, plus hair accessories for women. Harajuku itself is the backdrop: a tight grid of vintage shops, crepe stands, and fashion boutiques where the energy tips between quirky and genuinely rammed. Four-and-a-bit hours total gives you time to dress, shoot some photos, and wander Takeshita Street without feeling rushed.

Bespoke Shopping Experience in London with Expert Fashion Stylist

When Ben from our team booked this bespoke shopping experience, it felt less like a typical retail outing and more like having a mate with serious fashion chops steer you through London's best boutiques. The stylist works backwards from a pre-tour consultation to learn what you actually need, then pre-selects pieces in your size and waits for you in private fitting rooms. Four hours isn't rushed—it's enough time to try things on without the usual shop-floor chaos. It's pitched at people who want the guesswork out of luxury shopping, whether you're after a capsule wardrobe refresh or one statement piece.

4 hoursfrom AUD $4103

Tokyo Private & Personalized Ginza Shopping Tour with a Local

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $148

Tokyo Private & Personalized Ginza Shopping Tour with a Local

When Alex from our team ran this Ginza shopping tour, it felt less like a typical retail tick-box and more like a day out with a mate who actually knows Tokyo. You fill out a style questionnaire beforehand, get matched with a local host who shares your aesthetic, and they plan a personalized route hitting everything from vintage boutiques to niche beauty brands and handmade ceramics — the kind of spots Tokyoites gravitate toward. It's 2–4 hours of walking through one of Japan's most stylish districts, on your terms, at your pace. No designer-label treadmill, no crowds of tourists doing the same loop.

Discover Hidden World of Parisian Auctions — By the Opéra Garnier

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $140

France

Discover Hidden World of Parisian Auctions — By the Opéra Garnier

Step into Hôtel Drouot, Paris's most storied auction house, just a short walk from Opéra Garnier. Over two hours, a local expert guides you through live sales where everything from oil paintings to vintage leather goods finds new owners daily. You'll learn how to read a room, spot value, and understand the unwritten rules that govern this 19th-century institution where serious collectors and curious browsers converge.

Paris Luxury Shopping Spree Discover the Best of High End Fashion

A four-hour guided shopping expedition through Paris's luxury fashion district, tailored to your taste and budget. A fashion consultant joins you to navigate boutiques—both flagship houses and lesser-known labels—handle translations, expedite checkout procedures, and advise on pieces that suit your style. You'll work through a pre-planned itinerary designed around your preferences, collected via a brief questionnaire beforehand.

Bali Private Shopping Tour

Spend a day hunting through Bali's best homeware, furniture, and interiors shops with a private guide who knows the scene inside out. This eight-hour tour takes you to established retailers and lesser-known stockrooms where you can buy ready pieces or place custom orders. Tell us what you're after—linens, rattan, ceramics, leather goods, lighting—and we'll shape the route to match your wishlist, maximising time spent in shops that actually stock what you want.

Tour of antique shops, cultural stores known only to the locals

When Ben from our Global Hobo crew ran this local-focused antique and cultural shop tour in Japan, he found it genuinely different from the usual tourist circuit. Over three to four hours, a guide takes you through neighbourhood spots locals actually know—antique dealers, vintage fashion shops, and specialist stores tucked away from the main drag. The vibe is unhurried; you're browsing real treasures at real prices, not museum pieces behind glass. It's the kind of tour that lets you feel how Japan actually works day-to-day, away from the postcard spots.

1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $465

Spain

Barcelona Flying Dress photoshoot

A one-hour [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) photoshoot where you wear a striking pink dress designed to billow dramatically in motion. A photographer captures you at a location of your choice around the city, delivering twenty edited high-resolution images within a week. Solo travellers and couples can participate, though only one person wears the dress per session. The experience trades studio formality for street-level spontaneity, catching movement and genuine moments rather than posed stiffness.

Gem & Jewelry Heritage Shopping Tour

When Finn from the crew did this gemstone and jewellery tour in Myanmar, we got the kind of insider access most tourists miss. You're shuffled between established dealers — the sort of places locals actually trust — with guides who've spent two decades-plus navigating Myanmar's gem trade. It's a 6-hour deep dive into rubies, sapphires, and jade, starting with breakfast at a proper local restaurant where you'll be the only foreign faces in the room. Small groups (max 10) mean you're not jostling for attention, and the whole thing unfolds in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops. It's niche, unapologetically focused, and built for people who actually want to understand what they're looking at rather than just tick a box.

Luxury Chauffeur Service THE MALL from Florence to Reggello

Travel from [Florence](/places/florence) to The Mall in Reggello in a private Mercedes van staffed by multilingual drivers. The outlet centre houses flagship stores from Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Burberry, Valentino and TOD'S. You control the pace—spend two hours or the full day browsing. The van stays at your disposal with chilled water, climate control and onboard WiFi, letting you shop without rush or compromise on comfort.

Osaka Shopping Experience with a Local – Private & Personalized

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $157

Osaka Shopping Experience with a Local – Private & Personalized

When Charlie from our team booked this Osaka shopping tour, we expected a standard guided walk. Instead, we got something far more tailored—a local host who'd actually listened to our questionnaire and built a 3–4 hour route around what we cared about. Osaka's shopping scene is sprawling and chaotic: department store temples sit next to anime alleys, streetwear boutiques hide in side streets, and chain stores blur together. Having someone who knows the neighbourhood's rhythms, the best entry points, and which spots are worth your time made a real difference. The host met us at our hotel, adjusted the pace on the fly, and shared the kind of insider detail you don't get from a guidebook.

Private Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience by the Eiffel Tower