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A very big thankyou to Guillermo for a wonderful half day bird watching tour! We were able to tick off a stack of new birds and exceeded all our expectations! He knew where to find the birds, knowledg... See more
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We were picked up by our guide Emmanuelle F. in Bordeaux at our hotel. She was prompt, and spoke better than perfect English. We were lucky enough to have her for two full days-the first we spent v... See more
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Ricardo was amazing. It felt like spending the day with a family member. He initially thought we had booked a full-day tour, so he took us to several additional places that were not included in the or... See more
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ToursByLocals is the leading online travel marketplace that connects discerning travellers with handpicked, professional local tour guides around the world. We specialize in private tours tailored to your interests, pace, and schedule—offering a truly personalized travel experience in over 170 countries and with more than 5,200 fully vetted local guides. Whether you're seeking cultural tours in Europe, adventure travel in South America, or culinary experiences in Asia, our expert guides deliver insider access and authentic local insight that turns every journey into a meaningful memory. With customizable itineraries, skip-the-line access, and door-to-door service, ToursByLocals takes the stress out of trip planning and enhances your time in each destination. Trusted by over three million travellers and backed by our global customer support team, our platform ensures peace of mind from booking to tour day. Rated “Excellent” across independent review platforms, ToursByLocals is ideal for anyone looking for safe, flexible, and enriching private tours. Avoid the crowds, travel deeper, and connect with the people and stories that make each place unique. Discover the world, one local at a time—with ToursByLocals.
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Okinawa -Blue Zone and Wild Plants restaurant Tour
My family of 4 absolutely enjoyed “Naha: Blue Zone 'Ogimi Village' (or / and 'Kinatakagusuku Village') Tour with our wonderful guide Kumiko! She is very organized, knowledgeable, friendly and she communicates very well in English. We’ve had tour guides in Tokyo and Kyoto -Kumiko stands out more! She’s very caring, and she made sure we get a lot out of this tour. We didn’t feel rushed at all. She gave us options as the day went on, based on our energy (and the heat!)
Thank you Kumiko for your hospitality, and sharing your beautiful island of Okinawa with us. You definitely left a special part of Japan in our hearts. We will definitely look out for your other Tours next time we’re back. Highly recommend!!!
15 July 2026
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We're so happy to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience on the "Naha: Blue Zone 'Ogimi Village' Tour" with Kumiko. It sounds like she truly made your day special with her warmth, knowledge, and flexibility.
We appreciate your kind words about her care and attention to your family’s needs, especially when it comes to the heat! It’s fantastic to know that she left a lasting impression of Okinawa in your hearts.
Miyoko was an excellent guide for our…
Miyoko was an excellent guide for our nine person family group. We had multiple allergies and a baby and she provided for all our needs as well as an excellent guide for Nagasaki. Highly recommend her.
17 July 2026
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We’re very glad to hear that Miyoko was able to cater to your family's needs during your time in Nagasaki. It’s heartwarming to know that her guidance made your experience enjoyable, especially with the allergies and a baby in tow. Your recommendation means the world to us - thank you. :)
Outstanding Private Tour
Sitting in your house in Texas trying to find a private guide in Brasov, Romania, can be a daunting task. We are so grateful to have found Florin. We were able to craft our own itinerary to meet our needs. He had great communication prior to pick up at our hotel. He provided great conversation including the history of Romania, living in a communist country, and information about Peles and Bran Castles. We can't give him enough praise.
19 July 2026
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We're so glad you found us! It’s fantastic that Florin was able to tailor the itinerary to your needs and share insightful stories about Romania’s rich history, including the intriguing details about Peles and Bran Castles.
Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we’re so happy you found the perfect guide for your adventure. We look forward to helping you connect with more exceptional local guides on your future travels!
Phenomenal tour
Noémi was very knowledgeable and engaging. Prior to the tour she sought our opinions about what we wanted to see. She tailored the tour based on our interests and our input as we went along. She was well prepared with a picture folio and other materials to help historical descriptions have more meaning. Along with the historical aspects of the tour, she is well versed in current events and popular culture which allowed her to bring current viewpoints into our discussions. Her personal recollections and life reflections, brought an amazing breadth and depth to the tour. I would highly recommend her for a tour. Ask her about her favorite candy bar!
8 July 2026
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Noémi made such a positive impact on your tour experience. It's wonderful that she tailored the tour to your interests and enriched it with her knowledge and personal stories. We love that you found her insights into both history and current culture engaging. And now we’re definitely curious about her favourite candy bar!
Pedro was spectacular!
Pedro was spectacular!! His knowledge of history and enthusiasm for his country make the tour extra special. He was flexible and ensured we saw the most possible. We did the 4 hour Lisbon tour. Sure wish we also had booked him for our Sintra tour!!
16 July 2026
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular experience with Pedro on your Lisbon tour. His passion for history and flexibility truly makes a difference, and it's fantastic that he was able to enhance your adventure. We're sorry to hear you didn't book him for your Sintra tour, but we hope you had a great time there as well. :)
Antrim Coast Perfect Day
Eimear's passion to share the beautiful coast of Ireland was amazing. She went above and beyond to answer our questions. Her personality and knowledge made this itinerary our favorite shore excursion on our 12 night cruise through the UK.
16 July 2026
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We're so happy to hear that Eimear's passion for sharing the stunning coast of Ireland made your shore excursion a highlight of your cruise. It’s fantastic that her knowledge and personality really resonated with you.
We’re dedicated to connecting travellers with exceptional local guides like Eimear, and your feedback truly warms our hearts. We can't wait to help you discover more amazing experiences on your future adventures!
This is the Only Tour Site you need!!
We booked several tours during a cruise that went down the Adriatic into the Greek Islands and then Turkey. The experience of working with the Guides through this site was fantastic. All were very responsive with communicating prior to the tours and then all were there to pick us up. I will use Tours by Locals all the time and have told many friends. If you want some great tours: Aristotelis K for Athens is a must!! He was amazing. We also did Montenegro with Ana and Santorini with Yiannis. We have one more to go and I have no doubt it will be great. Booking process super easy and Guides are available by message to answer any questions prior to booking.
17 July 2026
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Thank you so much for your kind review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our local guides while exploring the Adriatic, Greek Islands, and Turkey. It’s great to know that you found the booking process easy and that our guides, like Aristotelis in Athens, were there to make your adventures memorable.
We're excited to hear about your upcoming tour and are confident it will be just as amazing as the others. Thank you for sharing your experience with your friends; we love connecting travellers with exceptional local guides, and we look forward to helping you on your next adventure!
Simon was an engaging and knowledgeable…
Simon was an engaging and knowledgeable guide. A wonderful experience all around!
16 July 2026
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Lovely to hear this enthusiastic feedback for your guide Simon. Thank you for sharing!
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We're happy that you found Marc to be entertaining, knowledgeable, and flexible during your tour. It sounds like you had a fantastic experience!
We truly appreciate your feedback - thank you for sharing.
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We're so glad you had a great tour and enjoyed your time with your guide. It’s always our aim to create memorable experiences that connect travellers with the best local insights. We hope to see you again for more adventures!
Personalised and engaging
Our family of 5 had a really great tour with Panos at the Palace of Knossos. He planned ahead and kept our teens engaged, and we felt very grateful for the early morning start ahead of the huge influx around 10am. Thank you for sharing your personal insights and the history of this special site.
16 July 2026
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're pleased to hear that your family had a great tour with Panos at the Palace of Knossos. It’s fantastic that he was able to keep your teens engaged and that the early start allowed you to enjoy the site before the crowds arrived.
We truly appreciate your kind words about his personal insights and the history shared during your visit. It sounds like a memorable experience for all!
Miquel is a very knowledgeable guide
Miquel is a very knowledgeable guide. Due to the europian championship triatlon there was a roadblock but he directly came whith a solution to adapt the tour. I had a great day. Miquel is also very attentive and pleasant to be around.
11 July 2026
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We're pleased to hear that Miquel was able to adapt your tour so seamlessly despite the roadblock. It's fantastic to know you had such a great day and found him attentive and pleasant.
We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to connecting you with more exceptional local guides on your future adventures. Safe travels!
Copenhagen highlights
We had the most amazing tour of Copenhagen highlights with Carolina, who made this process of organizing the tour very easy, replied very promptly and is a great communicator. She even offered to picked us up at our hotel which was very convenient for us.
I loved her knowledge of the history and the local culture while making it interesting and to point and not overwhelming. The tour was just long enough to be pleasurable. I have done many tours where the person/guide can over bearing and overwhelms. I would highly recommend using her, she was perfect. Thank you Carolina and Tours by Locals. I will be using you again.
16 July 2026
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience exploring Copenhagen with Carolina! It’s fantastic to hear how smoothly the tour was organized and how well she communicated throughout the process. We're thrilled that her insights into the local history and culture made your tour enjoyable without being overwhelming.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to help you connect with more exceptional local guides on your future adventures!
Book this hometown guide now! If you want a hometown guide with…
If you want a hometown guide with professional , in-depth knowledge of a local place, its story, culture, and natural history, colorfully woven together by destiny-shaping lore, look no further —book Melanie for an excellent tour.She is passionate about her work: a master organizer, skilled in logistics, with a well-tuned ear to the interests, experiences and needs of her clients especially 4 seniors. The city of Victoria came to life, past and present with cautious predictions for the future. And she even helped us score a perfect view tea spot at the Butchart Gardens. She’s competent and thoughtful.
9 July 2026
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We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Melanie in Victoria. Her passion for the city’s story, culture, and natural history truly shines through, and we're glad she made your tour memorable, especially with the perfect tea spot at Butchart Gardens!
Your kind words about her organization and attentiveness to your group's needs, particularly for seniors, mean a lot to us. It’s always our goal to connect travellers with exceptional local guides who can create meaningful experiences.
Thomas is great!!
Thomas has great info on all the sights but also gave great tips for navigating the city and getting us everywhere else on our trip. I can’t wait to see the photos! Our family of four with boys aged 12 and 14 loved the tour and highly recommend a tour with Thomas.
15 July 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your family of four had such a great time exploring the city with Thomas. It’s fantastic that he provided excellent tips for navigating and made your experience even more enjoyable. We can only imagine how excited you must be to see the photos!
Perfect day at the Alhambra and Granada
Jose was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable on the Alhambra and the city of Granada. He organized transportation from the cruise port and showed us the beauty and history of the Alhambra and the city. He also took us to a wonderful restaurant where we had amazing tapas. Perfect day!
15 July 2026
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"Perfect day" is what we love to hear. We're thrilled that you had such an amazing time with Jose exploring the beauty and history of the Alhambra and Granada. It's fantastic that he was able to provide you with a seamless experience, including transportation from the cruise port and a delightful tapas meal at a local restaurant.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are excited to help you connect with more exceptional local guides on your future adventures.
Gianmaria was fantastic!
Gianmaria was fantastic!! We had a great day out in Tuscany with a stop at Marcampo winery for tasting and lunch. Gianmaria is very engaging and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend his services!
15 July 2026
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Your kind words about Gianmaria's engaging and knowledgeable approach truly highlight the exceptional local guides we connect travellers with. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to help you discover more amazing adventures on your future travels!
Tried to book a tour in Panama but it…
Tried to book a tour in Panama but it would not accept my or my wife’s cards. No explanation, just a waste of time.
15 July 2026
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Hello Jeremy, thank you for reaching out to us, we really appreciate your feedback. Our team reached out to you directly so that we can fully address your review. We look forward to your response - you can also contact us directly https://www.toursbylocals.com/help.
Pompeii and Ephesus Tours By Locals
In June 2026 we took a Mediterranean cruise and used Tours By Locals for the first time and I can say both tours/guides were excellent. Communication prior to and during the tour was excellent and timely. Both spoke English very well and they were easy to understand. Tours were geared to our individual desires and needs and both were exceptionally knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again in future travels.
24 June 2026
Reply from ToursByLocals
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your Mediterranean cruise tours exceeded your expectations and that both of your guides provided excellent communication and tailored experiences. It’s fantastic to know that their knowledge and English proficiency made your adventures enjoyable and memorable.
We can’t wait to connect you with more exceptional local guides for your future travels.
If in Santiago, hire Begonia!
My daughter and I hired a guide for a tour of Old Town in Santiago after our Camino walk. Begonia was delightful, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us. She gave us historical context for sites around the Cathedral and we even got a behind the scenes tour of the Cathedral! We were flying out the next day and she arranged for a taxi pick up at our hotel, which we were grateful for. I highly recommend Tours by Locals and if in Santiago, request Begonia.
4 July 2026
Reply from ToursByLocals
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your tour of Old Town in Santiago with Begonia. It sounds like she truly made your experience special with her knowledge and attention to detail—especially the behind-the-scenes look at the Cathedral! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait for you to connect with more amazing local guides on your future adventures!
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