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Local Experiences
Connect with verified local guides for food tours, cultural adventures, hidden gems and unforgettable experiences in cities worldwide.
Explore Local Experiences
Handpicked experiences led by verified local guides
Plan your whole trip in seconds
Tell the free AI trip planner where you're going, for how long and what you love. Get a day-by-day itinerary with photos and a map route — plus verified local guides in that city to make it real.
- ✓ 3, 5, 7 or 10-day itineraries
- ✓ For solo trips, couples, families or friends
- ✓ Free plans every month
Popular destinations
- Vienna, Austria
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Tokyo, Japan
- Osaka, Japan
- Paris, France
- Tangier, Morocco
- Barcelona, Spain
- Berlin, Germany
- Kyoto, Japan
- London, United Kingdom
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Busan, South Korea
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Fes, Morocco
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Madrid, Spain
- Munich, Germany
- Nice, France
- Salzburg, Austria
- Seoul, South Korea
- Seville, Spain
- Split, Croatia
- Zurich, Switzerland
Featured local experiences
- walking tour — Chefchaouene, Morocco
- jaipur city hidden gems with block printing workshop — Jaipur, India
- Osaka Insider Tips: Your Personal Kansai Travel Planner — Osaka, Japan
- Cebu City Tour — Cebu City, Philippines
- Authentic cooking class and market tour — Chefchaouene, Morocco
- Discover Cape Town with a French Local Guide — Cape Town, South Africa
- Hidden Palermo: Street Life & Secret Corners — Palermo, Italy
- old delhi,'s temples, rikshaw, spice market and food tour — New Delhi, India
- Salerno old town tour! — Salerno, Italy
- Canyoneering in kawasan falls — Badian, Philippines
- explore cairo by night — Cairo, Egypt
- Authentic Egyptian Food & Photoshoot in Giza — Giza, France
How It Works
Three simple steps to your next great adventure
Browse Experiences
Discover hundreds of authentic local experiences by category, city, or country.
Connect with Your Guide
Chat directly with your guide, ask questions, and arrange your experience details.
Live Like a Local
Enjoy an unforgettable, authentic experience curated by someone who truly knows the city.
Share Your City.
Earn Doing What You Love.
Turn your local knowledge into a thriving business. Join hundreds of guides hosting unique experiences on Local Guide.
Earn Money
Set your own prices and collect payment directly from travelers.
Your Schedule
Host when it suits you. Full flexibility.
Meet Travelers
Connect with curious travelers from around the world.
Build Your Reputation
Grow your profile with reviews and ratings.
Everything in One App
Find guides, create experiences, chat, and connect — all from your phone
Experiences for Every Interest
Whatever you love, there's a local guide waiting to share it
Start Your Local Adventure
Download Local Guide free on iOS and Android. Connect directly with verified local guides for food tours, hidden gems and unforgettable experiences.
Trusted by travelers in 50+ countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Local Guide
Local Guide is a platform that connects travelers with verified local guides for authentic experiences — from food tours and cultural adventures to hidden gems and unique activities in cities worldwide.
Yes. The free AI trip planner in the Local Guide app builds a day-by-day itinerary for any city in seconds — choose 3, 5, 7 or 10 days, who's travelling and your interests. Every plan includes photos, a map route for each day and verified local guides in that destination. Free accounts get trip plans every month; Local Guide Pro is unlimited. See how the trip planner works
Download the Local Guide app, browse experiences by city or category, and connect directly with your guide to arrange your experience. Chat, confirm details, and agree on payment directly with your guide — all through the app.
Download the app, sign up as a guide, and create your experience listing with details, pricing, and availability. Once published, travelers can discover and connect with you.
Yes! Downloading the app and browsing experiences is completely free. Guides can list their experiences for free. Payment for experiences is arranged directly between travelers and guides — Local Guide does not process any payments.
Guides can apply for identity verification through the app. Approved guides receive a Verified badge on their profile. All guides also accumulate public traveler reviews and star ratings, which help maintain quality standards across the platform.