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Tourists exploring the city with a local guide

The best private, customized tours & experiences with locals

We tailor all our travel experiences to your interests. On our custom tours with friendly local guides in major cities across the world, you’ll discover the soul of a city with someone who can show you its attractions beyond the famous landmarks. A balance between highlights and hidden gems, our customized tours seek out a city’s authenticity and celebrate the local way of living. You’ll see the iconic sights – but you’ll also uncover the secret spots loved by locals: the unassuming restaurants that serve the best traditional cuisine, the cool, charismatic neighborhoods, and the hidden viewpoints that show the city from a different perspective.

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See the city beyond your guidebook

Perplexing maps, tangled public transport, and chalkboard menus scrawled in an unfamiliar language can’t hold you back when you have a local guide leading the way. On our custom tours, your local insider plays the role of GPS, guidebook, and Google Translate, so you’ll be able to experience any- and everything the city has to offer. From secret plazas in Italy to underground eateries in Japan, the sides of a city usually reserved for its residents open themselves up to you. Our custom tours allow a foreign city to become more than just another travel destination – it becomes a second home.

Local guide introducing tourists to the best pints of beer in their city

Travel tailored to you

We know that every traveler’s idea of the perfect trip is different. That’s why we take everything into account to plan your tour and give you plenty of unique experiences to choose from. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our custom tours squeeze in as many of the city’s attractions as possible. From must-see tours exploring iconic landmarks to food tours uncovering a city’s finest traditional cuisine (and experiences that veer starkly off the tourist trail), you’ll find the custom tours that pique your interest and satisfy your curiosity.

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Like-minded locals leading the way

We don’t just tailor our custom tours to suit your interests; we pair you with a local guide who thinks like you. Our local insiders come from all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. They’re journalists, artists, comedians, teachers, and company execs. Some of them are food-lovers with a finger on the pulse of their city’s restaurant scene; others are history buffs who can share fascinating stories of their city’s past. One thing all our hosts have in common is that they love their homes and are passionate about sharing its secrets and attractions with travelers like you.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Probably the best tour for any first timer in Melbourne. Rhonda was exceptionally knowledgeable and took her time to explain the layout of the city and the history of Melbourne. By the time we finished the tour, I moved around the city like a pro. I could find my way around without asking for directions. Thank you very much Rhonda.

    Nov 2025

    Solomon T

    Thanks to Darryl, our recent trip to London was made truly unforgettable. He guided us with such ease, warmth, and depth of understanding that we felt instantly connected to the city. He shared London's history, food culture and everyday rhythm with a kind of natural fluency that made everything feel alive and accessible, and he adjusted our route and pace so effortlessly that it felt like the tour was designed just for us. Darryl is genuinely enjoyable. His thoughtful, easygoing nature gave us the space to be ourselves - romantic, curious, spontaneous - while still feeling fully supported in an unfamiliar city. Darryl has a unique life experience that shine through in the way he connects with London and people. By the end of our time together it truly felt like we had spent the day with a friend. He was exceptional.

    Nov 2025

    Mark B

    Gikken was wonderful & adapted to our interests and desires.

    Nov 2025

    Laura E

    Alex was an excellent guide, checking regualrly if we needed a comfort break, etc. Also, he is so knowledgeable, the tour he put together for us was excellent, ticking off so many things we had on our 'to do' list that it left us time on our remaining days to explore HK at a leisurely pace.

    Nov 2025

    Sheila B

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