Our hosts
Our handpicked hosts have different backgrounds, personalities and interests so we’ll always match you to your perfect host
We are picky and only 3 out of 10 applicants get accepted
Who are our hosts
Our 2,100+ handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Authentic, unbiased experiences are our promise to you. We don't do deals with tourist attractions, restaurants or shops.
How we select our hosts
We match our guests to their ideal host based on their interests, personality and type of experience they’re after which means that we invest time in finding a wide range of hosts from multiple backgrounds and with varying personalities and interests.
Great knowledge of their city
Our hosts have lived in their city for at least two years and they are tested on their knowledge of it
Spoken languages
All hosts speak English and the local language. Many speak additional languages too.
Great personality
From introverts to extroverts we ensure that all our hosts are friendly, hospitable and emotianally intelligent
Wide range of interests
Our hosts have an interest or expertise in subjects that our guests tend to request, such as history, culture, off the beaten path, etc.