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    ToursByLocals

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    ToursByLocals is an online marketplace that connects discerning travellers in search of customized, private tours with handpicked tour guides, providing local travel experiences in over 170 countries, worldwide.

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    1112 W Pender St V6E 2S1 Vancouver

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    https://www.toursbylocals.com

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    Travel and tourism

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  • 5 / 5
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    Had an incredible all day tour with family ranging from 18-75 years old. Ed is a born teacher, is so knowledgeable about the history and the most recent discoveries and overall shares his passion about Jerusalem. He was willing to accommodate changes based on our interests and gave many other suggestions for things to see outside of our tour. Definitely recommend!!

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  • 5 / 5
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    My wife and I visited Cappadocia for a 2 day tour and our guide, Oğuzhan, was incredible. I was a little uncertain as it was our first time using Tours By Locals, but after a little research, I thought it was worth a try. Oğuzhan has a great personality and is a story teller at heart. His sing-song voice (he did actually sing a few times) and sense of humor along with his incredible knowledge of history and the region brought Cappadocia alive. I would definitely recommend anyone to take a tour by him!

    Review of , following an experience of by DONATO D. *

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    The Rafa Nadal experience tour with Pedro was excellent. On the drive over we got a background on Palma de Mallorca. Once at the Rafa Nadal Sports Center, we were escorted to the Rafa experience, excellent interactive museum style space which is a must for true tennis fans. When you see the videos memorabilia and trophies, the true impact of the champion on his hometown is evident. Afterwards we travelled to the manacor tennis club where Rafa learned to play on red clay and Porto Cristo to see Rafa's home

    Review of , following an experience of by BRANT S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    I had asked Val to create a day focused on wine from Madeira. He did a superlative job of this and added in several wonderful sights on the drive. It turned out to be a great, informative day. He is a good totally engaged guide. Knowledgeable about Madeira and the world....a good communicator and a good conversationalist. He made the day fly by.

    Review of , following an experience of by MILTON C. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Best part of tour 12-day tour! Jose is very engaging on a range of eco-topics. On the 3.5 km loop in Piro Preserve, there were less than a dozen visitors. (Parks can have of up to 3,000). Piro includes a canopy-level tower for surveying many more birds and monkeys. We followed with visits to a beach and a conservation garden for endangered flora and back to the Preserve for lunch. We finished in Matapolo, way fewer people than in parks. We saw more than expected, and Jose gave us more time than promised.

    Review of , following an experience of by RENE W. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had a wonderful wine tasting tour with Kim in Constantia. Kim is so knowledgeable and took us to a number of fantastic wine farms, we learnt so much! Kim is very friendly and answered all our questions very professionally as well as with patience! We have already recommended Kim to a friend and will continue to recommend her. Many thanks Kim

    Review of , following an experience of by JONATHAN K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Inma was the best tour guide we've had - and we've had several great ones! A native of Toledo, she knows the history, art, and architecture of the city inside and out. Very smart and insightful and explained the complex history of Toledo very well. As a bonus, she was absolutely terrific with our 4 yo and 10 yo kids, who had a blast with her. We had the tour today (April 7, 2023) and I've already recommended her to a friend who's coming to Toledo soon. I absolutely recommend Inma!

    Review of , following an experience of by KEENAN K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Our tour of Tahiti with Natalia was delightful in every way. We appreciated that she worked diligently to arrange a last minute requested change by us. Her extensive knowledge of the island and places we visited were offered with warmth and enthusiasm. We couldn't imagine a more perfect way to end our visit to French Polynesia.

    Review of , following an experience of by DAVON H. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Sotath is a very knowledgable guide who is also very kind and considerate. He showed us around the Temples in an efficient way whilst taking into account the heat. His knowledge about Buddhism helped us relate the Temples to Buddhism in modern times. We highly recommend his services.

    Review of , following an experience of by SALMA K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We booked our tour with Aaron the day after we arrived in SMDE. We were so glad we did. It changed our casual interaction with the city and the culture into a more meaningful, impactful experience. Aaron's intimate knowledge of the city, culture, and history was mind-blowing. After our tour, we had a more robust, richer interaction with the city and the people. Aaron greatly understood the rich Mexican history and the history of SMDE. We could have spent a whole day walking and listening to Aaron.

    Review of , following an experience of by JOSUE V. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Miquel was great! He was very easy to communicate with prior to the tour and tailored the tour to our interests. He interacted well with our teenage kids to keep the engaged and gave us good recommendations on how to spend the rest of our day in Girona. Thanks Miquel for making our visit in Spain memorable!

    Review of , following an experience of by JAYNE S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Stephanie, took our booking late the night before we wanted to go. Met us earlier than the suggested 10am and adapted the tour to exactly what we wanted to do. Her energy was infectious, knowledge incredible and ability to explain, not just the history, buildings and people, but the details behind it all, in a world wise manner, rather than "matter of fact". We got to know Stephanie, her background and family and understand why she loves Bordeaux. Thank you Stephanie. Look forward to meeting again.

    Review of , following an experience of by JEFF B. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We did the evening food tour and Fletcher was our tour guide. Make sure that you are hungry at the beginning of the tour. We started by trying our hand at making dumplings then ate them when they were cooked. It was a lot of fun. There were short walks between each eatery testing local Hoi A dishes. The highlight for me was the Cao Lau which was delicious. Our guide Fletcher speaks impeccable English and provided lots of information and conversation through the tour. Thoroughly recommend him and this tour

    Review of , following an experience of by AIMEE K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    I loved the walking tour of our Nation Mall and surrounding area. Pablo was awesome! He was so knowledgeable, articulate, and had a fun sense of humor. I learned a lot and had a great time. I highly recommended Pablo and walking Tours by Locals.

    Review of , following an experience of by NORMA P. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Adam was amazing. He knew everything there was to know about Omaha. He was punctual, funny, fun, interesting, accommodating, patient, and did a wonderful job. I'd recommend him anytime. thank you, Adam.

    Review of , following an experience of by KEON B. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Our group of 6 visited Morocco Nov 2022. We were reluctant to take a day tour from Spain but found Abdel on Tours By Locals and decided to go for it! Abdel was AMAZING! He greeted us off our ferry ride with our own private driver which made it feel safer and more personal. Abdel maximized our time taking us to many lovely sites and also orchestrated fabulous food experiences in a short time. He even made sure we made it back aboard our return ferry. Exceptional experience and would book with Abel again!

    Review of , following an experience of by VERDIE H. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Made our first booking via toursbylocals.com and everything worked perfectly. We (aged 41 and 51) made a tour to the Soufriere Volcano on St. Vincent with our children (aged 11 and 16) and had a wonderful day with Stefano. He fetched us from the cruise port and at first we drove long time at the coast with wonderful views on the atlantic coast. Stefano was a great guide, told us a lot about country and the locals on our drive and took good care of our family on our way up the volcano and back. We really enjoyed the day and can only recommend a tour with Stefano. When we come back to St. Vincent we will surely call him again for a tour, best service, nothing to complain about. Thanks again, great experience!

    Review of , following an experience of by REANNA S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Abdel gave us a perfect day! He is incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much and now truly appreciate so many aspects of Moroccan history and culture. He is also a wonderful guy to have take you everywhere in Tangier!

    Review of , following an experience of by NEWELL F. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had a wonderful day with Vivian! As my son had already been to Mindo, she took our requests and tailored our day perfectly. We had a full day eating a delicious breakfast with hummingbirds, visiting the 'real' equator (she has a great app to show 0 degrees latitude), hiking to waterfalls in the cloud forest, riding over the canopy and seeing toucans, visiting with butterflies, seeing all kinds of orchids, enjoying ice-cream, etc. She gave us a gift of a day in Mindo!

    Review of , following an experience of by DAN L. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We only had one day to explore Isle of Man, and we are so grateful that we were able to have Jane take us around. She is extremely knowledgeable about the island and it's incredibly rich history. She took us on a breathtakingly scenic tour through thousands of years of history including Neolithic burial grounds, monasteries, castles, churches, lighthouses and geological wonders of the island. An amazing day with a wonderful guide.

    Review of , following an experience of by MARCEL O. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Amazing tour of Malaga with Mahy during Holy Week! She was extremely knowledgeable, vivacious and professional. She delved into the history of the city, both ancient and recent. She also gave us an insider's perspective on where to eat, shop and visit on our own. If you are lucky, Mahy will guide you through Malaga.

    Review of , following an experience of by AUGUSTA G. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    My rating for this tour and the guide/ driver is a 5. If I could give them a 10 I absolutely would. I was able to do every that I wanted to do in Bali thanks to Sherif and his willingness to plan an itinerary around my wants and goals. While traveling between activities, I was provided information on Balinese culture and was able to ask any questions as well. Thank you for such a lovely time and allowing me to have a Bali trip uniquely mine.

    Review of , following an experience of by ELLIOT L. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Juan Cruz was incredibly helpful in planning our time in Mendoza! He went out of his way to help us plan 3 days of wine tours even though he could only be our guide for two. We learned about the country and the wine industry. We can't recommend him enough!

    Review of , following an experience of by MOHAMED G. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    OH MY GOODNESS! MAHY WAS AN INCREDIBLE GUIDE! My adult son & I couldn't have been more happy with the fantastic tour given to us, the depth of knowledge, warm personality, willingness/flexibility to let us pick what we wanted to do/see, & the number of surprises that she pointed out on so many streets!Without her knowledge we honestly would have walked right past & missed so many hidden gems!To say that having her as a guide was worth every dollar we paid, would be an understatement!Truly, thank you Mahy!

    Review of , following an experience of by HUGH H. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Kabelo is a superb guide. His exuberance, flexibility, delightful personality, and expertise made our day together a joyful and memorable experience. He made every effort to accommodate our personal requests while at the same time enriching our knowledge of Cape Town and its history by taklng us to places we would not have seen otherwise, such as The Slave Lodge. Our ascent of Table Mountain was made possible by his willingness to extend his work day an extra hour at no further cost to us.

    Review of , following an experience of by RICO S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Achraf Benamar (Raffi), I can not say enough about our tour with Raffi! He was delightful, thoughtful, was very knowledgeable about the history and where to go and not go…he had a driver and was simply fabulous. We learned a tremendous amount about the history of Morocco and Tangier!

    Review of , following an experience of by HAROLD B. *

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    Great job, thank you

    Review of , following an experience of by HENDERSON G. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had a wonderful, fascinating and informative tour of the city of Leiden with Giovanna. She personalized the tour with areas of particular interest to us (the university area, historical sites, etc.) and included so much that added local flavor and interest. She came to meet us at the restaurant we stopped at for lunch before the tour, and she even accompanied us back to our meeting place after the tour, which was above and beyond! I would highly recommend Giovanna!

    Review of , following an experience of by SHAD S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Wonderful everglades tour with Armin! He is so knowledgeable about Miami and gave us a very informative tour not only about the Everglades, but about all of Miami in general—history and current! He is a pleasure to be with and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. I would highly recommend this tour!! Exceptional tour!

    Review of , following an experience of by ZITA D. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Rue was amazing. It was the best days of our visit. She was knowledgeable & really felt like we were locals ourselves. Everyone loved her as she can relate to all ages. She is fun & led us in activities that made all ages feel included. We covered more than we ever would have (or known to go to) on our own. We loved it so much we booked a second day! She knows an amazing and encompassing amount of information about Atlanta past & present. She customized each day to what was meaningful to us.

    Review of , following an experience of by RAPHAELLE B. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Exceeded our expectations. Met all our wishes for the tour. Visited all and more than we expected. Michelle knowledge of the community and history was key to satisfaction with the tour. Coverage of history was key to setting the stage for the stops. Would highly recommend Michelle for this topic/tour

    Review of , following an experience of by GERMAN S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Andrea was a wonderful tour guide. The weather turned out to be gorgeous when our group visited Lofoten, and Andrea was able to adjust the tour to take advantage of the great weather so that we could see so much of Lofoten's beautiful scenery. Andrea was knowledgeable and very accommodating to our group. The lunch he provided was a nice treat filled with local specialties. We all had a fantastic day. Highly recommend Andrea and would definitely use him again.

    Review of , following an experience of by KALLIE C. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had an absolutely wonderful tour of Porto with Sara. She shared so many wonderful stories of Porto past and present and absolutely delighted and engaged in everyone on the tour from an 11 year old to an 82 year old. The tour was easy to set up and Sara was very helpful setting up a meeting spot in advance. Our tour with Sara was absolutely one of the highlights of our whole trip to Portugal

    Review of , following an experience of by HARVEY G. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    This was an exceptional tour. Besides showing us Bucharest, Silvana also explained the history of Bucharest and Romania under communism with great insight on how it affected her and her family. She was very flexible and tailored our tour to our interests which included architecture and food. Highly recommend.

    Review of , following an experience of by KENDRICK K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Angela was a fantastic guide for our tour in Bangkok. She tailored tours to our requirements and was very flexible with those. She has great English, very informative, is witty and fun to be with. We were brought to all the iconic places eg the fabulous Palace, temples and Buddhas but Angela also introduced us to the local scene eg the floating market, street food tasting, boat trip with Ed on canals, using the local sky train etc etc . We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Angela and know you will as well

    Review of , following an experience of by JASEN Z. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Had a lovely day touring Bangalore w/ Mr. Ramesh. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and easy-going. His love for the city shined through. The driver was excellent and the car was comfortable & immaculate. We enjoyed all tour stops but highlights were the produce/flower market and the Bull & Shiva Temples. We were the only tourists in these spots & were mesmerized by the sights, sounds, and beauty of the city's culture. Lunch at a local veg restaurant was a truly authentic bonus experience. Highly recommend!

    Review of , following an experience of by MAURINE M. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    What a great day we had with Pablo! He was so very knowledgeable, and fun to spend such a memorable and enjoyable day with. He was easy to understand, engaged our 13 year old granddaughter, and had so many stories to tell. Don't waste your time looking any further! Pick Pablo! Chris, Tom and Lydia

    Review of , following an experience of by EMILIO C. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Ahmed led us on a 9-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor to Aswan to Abu Simbel to Cairo. He arranged for all of our ground transportation, including airport pick-up / drop-off and many boat transfers across the Nile. Ahmed is very knowledgeable about Egyptian mythology and the stories that are depicted on the walls of the various temples and tombs. He took us to wonderful lunch spots that we never would have found on our own, as well as some impromptu walking tours through Luxor, Aswan and Cairo. 5 stars!

    Review of , following an experience of by GARDNER S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Matthew as our guide. He was such fun and quite patient with us as well. We did a walk about Inverness, then Matthew drove us to Clava Cairns and Colloden. Matthew is quite knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company, as well as his recommendations for sites to visit the next day. He even took the extra time to email us a suggested route with Google map link so we would be all set for exploring next day. Fantastic!

    Review of , following an experience of by ZELDA B. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    The service provided by ToursByLocals was top-notch! Efficient and accurately confirmed by our very positive experience during our 2-day tour of Istanbul. We will use ToursByLocals when possible for our future trips and recommend them without any reservations.

    Review of , following an experience of by LEOPOLDO M. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    There was 8 of us on our private tour & Mitsuyo was great in accommodating us all both in preferences and travelling capacity. Right from the get go Mitsuyo met us at the station on time & was flexible in her approach the whole day through with timing between feature stops, lunch & so forth being tailored. Mitsuyo even stayed until we had secured our bullet train tickets to Osaka & local train access. Our Okonomiyaki lunch location was perfect & local knowledge was great. TY Mitsuyo a highlight of Japan

    Review of , following an experience of by LINDSEY S. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Jay went above and beyond as our tour guide. He was incredibly accommodating to our family of five, always willing to adjust the itinerary as needed to make our trip more enjoyable. His flexibility and responsiveness were greatly appreciated, and we felt well taken care of at all times and we never felt rushed. He was not only a fantastic translator but also an expert in local culture, helping us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. Overall, we had an unforgettable trip thanks to Jay's expertise.

    Review of , following an experience of by JOSEPH C. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Vera was absolutely fantastic. At every opportunity she took excellent care of us. She did a lot of work on our behalf even before we arrived. She literally wrote the book on Heidelberg. Our only regret is that we didn't have more Euros to give her as a tip.

    Review of , following an experience of by JAYLEN L. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    A fun tour with Yama, offering real insights into the history and life of Takayama. Great to have such a knowledgeable person guiding us around, and the street food was fun and tasty too! Highly recommended.

    Review of , following an experience of by ARA L. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Marco was an amazing driver. Knew all the right places and was very accommodating. He was quick to respond and went above and beyond. The tour itself was the right amount of time and exactly what we were looking for. Such a great day!

    Review of , following an experience of by TANIA K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We cannot say enough about this tour. From the very start to the very end Anna was filling us full of the history of Warsaw. It is obvious that Anna loves her country and for that reason I highly recommend this tour. You will walk away an informed person. We will take a piece of Warsaw in our hearts when we leave.

    Review of , following an experience of by MAY G. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Jaime was a wonderful guide, spoke very good English and shared his perspective on the history of Medellin. Touring with Jaime was essential for us to understand what it was like growing up here and how the city has evolved politically and culturally in recent decades. He is flexible to adapt the trip to our interests and is very pleasant to spend time with. We highly recommend Jaime!

    Review of , following an experience of by NATHAN R. *

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    We're three seasoned travelers and Issam was easily Top Five of all of our travel experiences! He's not just a guide. He was a Moroccan experience Extremely well educated. A fellow foodie! Always thoughtful. Always ready for a quick laugh. For our 2 days together, Issam was absolutely better than anyone we could have expected, an all around fine fellow!

    Review of , following an experience of by ANGEL M. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Mohamed A. led our family of 3 on a great tour of the medina. He took us to many interesting spots we would not have found on our own and nd he made us laugh throughout the tour! We highly recommend him.

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  • 5 / 5
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    John was outstanding! A lifelong Aucklander, he was full of insights. He rented a larger van for us 4 bigger Americans, and we went east and west of the city. A highlight was getting in the Tasman Sea at Piha beach. John is attuned to the interests of his visitors, including a 15 minute stop at the Parnell section of Auckland so my spouse could spend a lot of money! We saw the neighborhood of his youth, and he explained many of the changes. He also had great questions about the US. A great guy!

    Review of , following an experience of by AARON A. *

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    Our Canadian family of five(including two teenagers) enjoyed a perfect day with Evan in Hamburg. I was nervous to book as it was our first private experience but I can happily say the tour WELL exceeded our expectations. Evan was funny, knowledgeable, kind and relatable. He customized a tour just for us and took us to special places we never would have found on our own. Hamburg is a gem. I HIGHLY recommend Evan. A 5 star day!

    Review of , following an experience of by MILAN N. *

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    Leonardo was an incredibly informative, engaging and considerate guide. He tailored the tour to the needs of everyone in our group and went out of his way to make sure we all had an incredible day. Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to visit the Tuscany, Liguria or Cinque Terre regions. We will definitely book another tour with him when we are next in Italy & recommend him to our friends

    Review of , following an experience of by ALICIA B. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Janna was a great guide and was very accommodating. She customized our day based on the things we were interested in doing. We appreciated her friendliness, and it was fun to see the island from a local perspective

    Review of , following an experience of by KELSI W. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had a guide booked for a tour in Chefchhaouen who canceled last minute due to a car accident. TBL did their best to track us down and find a replacement. Amina was available and she was FANTASTIC. She is the first and only female tour guide in Chefchaouen and knows everyone in town. This makes for a fun tour as we stop and chat to locals, taste cheese, try on traditional costumes, drink fresh orange juice and enjoy tea, and local pastries. Amina has a great deal of knowledge, and loves her work. Her English is great. She sings as you walk along, and tells jokes. I can totally recommend her.

    Review of , following an experience of by ANDREW K. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    Olga is an amazing guide. Our visit with her to the prehistoric ruins outside of Evora was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. We had a three-hour tour, and she managed to squeeze in all the sights we wanted to see and get us to the train station on time for our train back to Amsterdam. She was a wealth of knowledge about the history -ancient, medieval, modern - of the area, and her passion for her job came through. We hope to do another tour with her again! Highly recommend!!!

    Review of , following an experience of by JULIO S. *

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    Great trip to walk along the cliffs overlooking the pacific ocean and then also swim and spend time at the beach. Was able to see some dolphins from the top of the hill as we're leaving, jumping in the ocean. Gesa was fun to talk with and the family enjoyed her stories and information. Great way to spend the day getting out of Auckland and seeing a real treasure. Thanks!

    Review of , following an experience of by KARLEY B. *

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    I had a wonderful day with Anjal. She had arranged travel to a couple of historical sites and gave comprehensive explanation about both...we had as long as I wanted at both sites..it was marvellous not to be rushed. She also introduced me to the bazaars and some local dishes..really enjoyed eating lunch with the locals. I had a couple of shopping requests and the itinerary was flexible enough to fit in my requests. Life saving traffic tips were also included. I'd highly recommend a day with Anjal.

    Review of , following an experience of by EMMIE H. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    If you are going to tour the markets (or anywhere) you HAVE to book with Angela! She was willing to pick us up early and we beat the crowds while experiencing the markets like you never could on your own or with a big group. She introduced us to foods we wouldn't have known to try and gave us tips to support the locals properly while enjoying ourselves immensely! She even took extra time at the end to show us more amazing areas! This tour price is a steal for the experience you get! I would book again!!

    Review of , following an experience of by ARJUN Z. *

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    Our tour guide Dewa was very flexible and accommodating. She patiently allow us to enjoy Bali sightseeing at full. Highly recommend the Balinese art village tours (wood carving, batik painting and silversmith). Loved elephant cave, Tegalalang rice terraces, and the Mount Batur even though it was cloudy that day, so the top of the mountain was not clearly visible. Also, Pulina coffee plantation was a great choice to learn about the luwak coffee but also about many other spices and plants that we all use in everyday life. Very educational. Enjoyed snorkeling at Blue Lagoon, Campuhan ridge walk and Uluwatu Temple, as well. We had a great time, thanks to Dewa's excellent guide service.

    Review of , following an experience of by AMELIE B. *

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    Peter was charming, informative and also very flexible with us. We had a teenager along who was interested in different things than the older folks and Peter just made the magic happen. He even made a special stop for our daughter at MIT so she could check out the bookstore and get a souvenir. His tour was the highlight of our trip to Boston.

    Review of , following an experience of by BENNIE D. *

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    Yon Elvis is an amazing guide and now a friend. He picked us up at our stay in Cienfuegos and took us to our stay in Trinidad 1 1/2 hours away, all the while telling us about life in Cuba, in plain English. We spent and day and a half with him walking the city and then on a hike in Parque el Cubana. We hit all the sites including a great restaurant and two places to try daiquiris and the local canchacharas. Yon Elvis makes you his priority in every way. Hire this guy! He's awesome.

    Review of , following an experience of by HUNTER S. *

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    Vinh is an excellent guide, being knowledgeable about the area and took us to interesting places we would have missed. I can recommend him to anyone, as he can adjust the tour to suit your needs.

    Review of , following an experience of by NORMA C. *

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    Jhon was very informative and an absolute gentleman. I am in a wheelchair and he made every effort to accommodate me. I have been to Catagena before but with Jhon’s tour, I can say that I truly saw all of Cartagena

    Review of , following an experience of by IVAH L. *

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    Badri is extremely knowledgeable, passionate about the history, and kind. There is so much to see and learn about in Bhaktapur, indeed in Nepal, and he was able to provide so much information. Service was prompt, friendly,courteous and the driver was also great. I would highly recommend Badri and seeing the city in this way.

    Review of , following an experience of by OTILIA B. *

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    Daniel was fabulous and we had a wonderful tour with him. We were about 1/2 hour late getting off the ship. We did communicate by phone and he waited patiently at the agreed meeting place. He did have to make some adjustments due to our late start but it was not an issue. He was very attentive to our needs and I highly recommend him! Thanks Daniel!!!!

    Review of , following an experience of by CONSTANCE W. *

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    This is the tour we were looking forward and we highly recommend using Val. He is knowledgeable about everything on the island: sights, food, flora, birds, everything! His open air truck can go where other vehicles can't and that made all the difference. He was excellent at catering our tour to our interests and hosted us more like family than a tour guide. I highly recommend using Val as your guide in Funchal!

    Review of , following an experience of by RANDI B. *

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    Thanks to our amazing guide Valeria, our Verona tour was awesome! From the beginning, she was wonderful when she modified the tour time to accommodate our train schedule. Her knowledge of history, the magnificent views she showed us, and her fun personality made three hours fly by! Thanks again, Valeria!

    Review of , following an experience of by ABBIE F. *

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    Rem was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend him. He was extremely knowledgeable, communicative and enthusiastic. He was very outgoing, made us laugh alot. The tour was very enjoyable. It was a fantastic day. He was very organized and on time. We learned alot about the city.

    Review of , following an experience of by BELL R. *

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    My wife and I did the Graceland/Memphis tour and we had a wonderful day out. Jenny (and Patrick) were the prefect hosts showing us the advertised highlights as well as a few offbeat things which was great fun for us. Nothing was too rushed and we had ample time at each venue we visited. What we loved was the flexibility of the tour. Nothing was too much trouble.We were recommended dinner at BB Kings in Beale street. So we had great food and live music!! Highly recommend this tour and Jenny as a guide. When we are next in Nashville we will be sure to use Jenny again.

    Review of , following an experience of by KEAGAN U. *

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    This is a great tour. Maike was very organized and the tour was well thought out. We loved the gardens and palaces. Maike's knowledge of the history of the Alhambra was phenomenal and we learned so much from her. A perfect day and Maike makes you feel so comfortable while you are touring.

    Review of , following an experience of by ANGELITA S. *

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    evaluation for our tour guide Vivi: 1. Clear concise communicator, Multilingual - superb English 2. Memory like an elephant, Sensitive to guest diversity (skip regular lunching, motion sickness tendency, cold - additional layers, my personal pursuit of local baked specialities - best warm bizcocho and her aunt’s recipe for pan de yuca) 3. Storytelling chops and a very good sense of humor, relating to both of our only-son families. 4. genuine, outgoing, engaging, enthusiastic (always ready to go) 5. Quick-witted and flexible, able to handle crisis (get around the standstill Quito traffic congested by the Women’s March and those jumping on the bandwagon, switch around programming to accommodate serious weather-rain/cold) 6. In-depth knowledge, can answer questions (on the fly - driving), current political situ, indigenous history, ancient Spaniards, all recent presidents. Be well-informed and interested in the location, confident with the details - evident Vivi loves her country with all its faults, especially her hometown, Quito) 7. A whole lot of passion and patience (childlike delight w orchids/birds and an all-day wait/watch butterflies emerging from larvae, Claudia’s Yombus small batch Arriba chocolate supporting under privileged single mothers of the Coast with her company’s cacao pod production) 8. Organized and punctual (early every day-patiently waiting) 9. best stick driver ever! up/down the Highlands and stop/go quito traffic. 10. Listens and Willing to learn/improve (took our suggestion to visit and hear the backstory of El Gran Condor before Otavalo flea market, taking notes of my restaurant commentary and artisan Ecuadorian craft shops.) 11. go the extra mile - always takes us to restaurant end of day thru commute traffic (really did 8. Organized and punctual (early every day-patiently waiting) 9. best stick driver ever! up/down the Highlands and stop/go quito traffic. 10. Listens and Willing to learn/improve (took our suggestion to visit and hear the backstory of El Gran Condor before Otavalo flea market, taking notes of my restaurant commentary and artisan Ecuadorian craft shops.) 11. go the extra mile - always takes us to restaurant end of day thru commute traffic (really did not expected this service) and arrange for earlier sitting at Urko, Nuema.. And secure taxi ride home (our safety always of her concern) We would not hesitate to recommend her to friends, strangers and on our return trip to Ecuador!

    Review of , following an experience of by HYMAN S. *

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    It's a complicated city and Raanan as promised untangled the web of Jerusalem in a spirited and compelling fashion. Knowledgeable and light hearted, Raanan had a way of sharing the history of Jerusalem that kept all of us interested and alert- no boring tour history tour here. It is also apparent that Raanan is interested in having his group enjoy themselves and learn. Highly recomend this tour and Raanan.

    Review of , following an experience of by MARIAM H. *

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    Many thanks to Willard for a truly amazing visit to the Great Zimbabwe ruins at the beginning of February. The weather was very much against us, but that did not spoil the occasion, it was just a case of sheltering from the worst of it, I don't think we had to miss anything. GZ had been on my wish list for years, and it did not disappoint. I just realise how little I knew about the pre-European history of Africa. It was a very long day trip out of Harare, but utterly worth it. Tourist guidebooks only show the highlights, I hadn't realised what a huge area it covered.

    Review of , following an experience of by ALEXANDREA K. *

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    Noura was an excellent guide in Marrakech. She has a good knowledge of the Medina and the Souks, has a friendly personality and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her. In a busy, bustling city like Marrakech it's important to have a local by your side and we couldn't recommend Noura enough!

    Review of , following an experience of by CALLIE H. *

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    Our private winelands tour by Brenda Dornbrack was absolutely perfect in every way. She helped us identify the best areas and Wine estates to meet our needs and the day was amazing. With over 300 wineries in the cape, it's important to have an expert giving you advice. Not only was she helpful in our choices, she was a great conversationalist, and it made the day such a joy for us! Absolutely a 5 STAR experience and we highly recommend her, not just for winery tours but other trips in the CapeTown area.

    Review of , following an experience of by KIARA H. *

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    Chris is an excellent guide and driver. The vehicle was very comfortable and roomy. It was perfect for the extensive driving we did. We traveled more than two hours north of Fremantle to visit Nambung National Park and the surrounding areas. Lunch at the Lobster Shack was marvelous. On our way back to the ship, we made a surprise stop at Yanchep National Park where we were amazed by all the kangaroos. Chris was extremel helpful with an older couple who had mobility issues. We highly recommend Chris!

    Review of , following an experience of by VELLA R. *

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    Wish your website was easier to go back and forth…seems slow and hate getting disconnected when I try to use back key.

    Review of , following an experience of by ELENORA R. *

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    We had a great day with Maria, getting to know her and the natural surroundings she knows so well. She and our driver helped us see more than we would have on the ship's excursions. Wish we had time to take the ski lift on Orsono, but the interesting conversation over lunch at the ski lodge made up for it. In Puerta Varas, we stopped at a small craft market, which didn't seem promising, but she helped me find exactly the keepsake I was looking for. So much more to see and do, wish we could have stayed longer.

    Review of , following an experience of by DORIS N. *

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    Aga met me at my hotel and within minutes I realized I was in good hands. It was my first experience with Tours By Locals and I wasn't sure what to expect. I quickly learned I was with an expert guide who not only showed me and explained the history and attractions in Krakow, but she also showed me and talked with me about the things that only the locals know - interesting bits not found in the guidebooks. I highly recommend Aga - she is professional and personable, and a joy to be with.

    Review of , following an experience of by SAMANTA E. *

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    Hannah's private tour was perfect for our group! She met us at our hotel in Hanoi and arranged for a car. The driver was safe and attentive. One of our group members has mobility issues and we never felt rushed or uncomfortable. She was very knowledgeable about the history and lore of Ha Long Bay and the surrounding area. She even adjusted the itinerary when we requested a visit to a pearl farm. We highly recommend Hannah as a guide. Everyone should experience beauty of Ha Long Bay!

    Review of , following an experience of by IRMA S. *

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    Elizabeth is everything we could hope for in a guide including knowledgeable about history of Marseille, about the culture, current events, language and she is so personable. Highly recommend Elizabeth!!

    Review of , following an experience of by AMERICO W. *

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    Fantastic time with Elton who accommodated our group of 6 by providing a large van driven by Puff who drove us safely on our 5 hour tour of the island. Elton and Puff took us to many sights we would not have found had we rented a car on our own. Elton provided interesting facts about the island and happily answered all of our questions. We saw the national park, swam with the turtles, drove to see the flamingos, ate fresh snapper at a local restaurant with outdoor seating and a spectator view of the sea.

    Review of , following an experience of by LAUREN H. *

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    What a wonderful tour got off the cruise ship he found us easily. We did a six hour tour before our flight left the airport. He took us to see things that we would never have seen on a tour bus with lots of people. Love the private tour he gave. He was very knowledgeable about the history in the culture of Miami.

    Review of , following an experience of by TARYN P. *

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    Hiroshi is very knowledgeable on Japan history and does give good English commentary on the places we visited. He brought us to Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Museum, Osu shopping district and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. He was very helpful and patient with us throughout our short 6-7 hour visit. Will ask for him if we do visit again.

    Review of , following an experience of by MAIYA O. *

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    We LOVED our tour with Sayuri in Salvador de Bahía, Brazil! She's extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history and was able to customize parts of the tour to emphasize our interests. She even recommended an activity to do after the tour and it was a great recommendation for us. Highly recommend booking with Sayuri!

    Review of , following an experience of by DONNY R. *

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    Raychan is an excellent guide, we highly recommend him! Our group of 4 wanted to experience the natural beauty of Curacao as well as culture. He delivered 100%. He worked to design a unique tour & accommodate special requests. He is educated, friendly, hard working & speaks English well. He loves Curacao & baseball. We experienced a walking tour of murals, Turtle beach, Santa Pretu snorkeling, Sheda Boka National Park & lunch at a beautiful restaurant on a bluff. We loved our day with Raychan! Tour was on Feb. 21, 2023

    Review of , following an experience of by ALANNA C. *

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    Awesome. Out guide, Redouan, was fantastic - the tour had everything you'd want or need to experience Marrakesh. The food we tasted was the best we had during out whole week and beat El Fenn for authentic cous cous. Redouan was so good and knowledgeable that we booked a further tour with him for the 'secrets of Marrakesh'. Definitely money well spent. Will look him up when we're next visiting Marrakesh.

    Review of , following an experience of by ALEK G. *

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    I am limited to 510 characters, so all I can say is WOW! Sherif arranged a very special day for us - one we will remember for the rest of our lives. Bali is an amazing place, and he knows it inside and out. He was incredibly professional and knew the best places to go. We are on a world cruise, and found Sherif here on TBL and we are so glad we did. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions, but I can certainly say this was one of the best private tours ever!

    Review of , following an experience of by MAXIMO B. *

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    We're three seasoned travelers and Issam was easily Top Five of all of our travel experiences! He's not just a guide. He was a Moroccan experience Extremely well educated. A fellow foodie! Always thoughtful. Always ready for a quick laugh. For our 2 days together, Issam was absolutely better than anyone we could have expected, an all around fine fellow!

    Review of , following an experience of by GRANVILLE M. *

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    Noureddine is a very experienced and professional guide. His German and English are fluent. We had a very good conversation. He knows the history very well and could explain a lot. We booked a private Tour from Sidi Bou Saïd. Noureddine picked us up from the hotel with his car and showed us Karthago, la Goulette and Tunis city with Medina. He led us through the Souks and we had traditional food for lunch. We felt safe with him. His driving was careful. He responded to our wishes. We recommend him anytime!

    Review of , following an experience of by ANNIE S. *

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    We spent a day with Cesar and he could not have been more accommodating to us! He was great! We booked the Cenotes and Ruins tour. Cesar was very helpful in helping us pick which cenotes would best suit what we were looking for as we don't like crowds. Then he suggested the same for some less crowded Mayan ruins. It was perfect for us! If you want a knowledgeable, friendly and flexible guide, Cesar is your guy!

    Review of , following an experience of by PERCY S. *

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    We visited Iguazu Falls on the Brazil side with Marcelo. This was our second experience with Tours By Locals (yesterday we visited with another guide on the Argentina side). Marcelo is very passionate and have so much knowledge about plants and animals. He can spot small insects and showed us amazing things. Thank you for showing us the "secret" :) gathering place of beautiful different colors butterflies. These local guides seem to know one another well and share things they spot to their clients :)

    Review of , following an experience of by MINA G. *

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    Our family of three took two tours with Patricia and enjoyed them both immensely. Patricia has a wealth of knowledge about her home, Rapa Nui, and shares it with enthusiasm. You will learn a lot about what you are seeing on the tour, including a wealth of background information and history. Our time in the quarry at Rano Raraku on the Easter Island Wonders tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip (with, again, Patricia giving us so much information during our walk). We also found her to be flexible and accommodating as she helped us out by stopping at a pharmacy and grocery store. With so many tours available in Rapa Nui, it is hard to know which to book. We relied on the reviews we saw about Patricia and are glad to give her another five star rating. You will have a great experience on any of her tours.

    Review of , following an experience of by LIA R. *

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    Alex was a wonderful tour guide. He managed to keep both the adults and children entertained during the entire tour. The information he shared was wonderful and was not necessarily the history that most of us from the USA have read about. I would 100% book another tour with him. Bonus: in advance we asked him for a lunch recommendation. He took it upon himself to book us a reservation and he walked us to the restaurant to ensure that we found the place. 10 out of 10 rating.

    Review of , following an experience of by BO C. *

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    Bruno was amazing! The tour was a once in a lifetime experience. Bruno is very knowledgeable and familiar with the area. It was such a treat to be able to go to small vineyards and have a private picnic. Definitely a must do if you are traveling to the Douro Valley

    Review of , following an experience of by ISAAC D. *

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    Carlos gave us the ultimate Panama experience for our 8 hour layover! He was super knowledgeable and helpful and went went the extra mile. We did the Gatun Lake tour with Monkey Island. He is a pro at spotting monkeys and he even found us a sloth! We loved it! He speaks perfect English and Spanish. Highly recommend Carlos. He has great suggestions, is really fun to be around, and got us safely back to the airport in time.

    Review of , following an experience of by KELVIN S. *

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    What an incredible tour with Maike! She met me at my hotel and we spent several hours walking through Malaga. Her knowledge of the history was impressive and her stories were delightful sharing glimpses into what makes the culture of Malaga so special. She also took me to Ronda and shared many regional insights along the way. Maike is also a warm and caring person who makes you feel welcome. You are in very good hands with her as your guide.

    Review of , following an experience of by GUILLERMO R. *

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    We loved our day with Fredi our guide. He was always helping us with the equipment and informing us of the plan ahead. He is very knowledgeable about the area and Japan in general so we enjoyed having conversations with him and asking him questions. It is clear that he is generous with his time and kind in his manner. He is an excellent driver so we felt very safe being driven to the various activities. Our safety and enjoyment was very important to him! A memorable day thanks Fredi

    Review of , following an experience of by OLIN A. *

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    Truly amazing experience - we loved every moment of this tour with Robbie. We're huge fans of the books and movies - a big factor in choosing Aotearoa New Zealand for our honeymoon. It's not easy to find/reach all these locations on your own so a guide will really save a lot of work. And Robbie - with his thoughtfulness, attention to detail, flexibility, and experience on the movies - is the absolute best you could wish for. Lovely guy and really knowledgeable. We couldn't recommend this tour more highly!

    Review of , following an experience of by DARIAN R. *

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    Paul took over when our guide was unable to make his commitment. We were very comfortable with him driving us to and through the Imfolozi Game Reserve. He drove tirelessly through the reserve in search of as many animals as he could find. We saw an amazing number of elephants & giraffes. He was extremely knowledgeable of the region, the people and the animals. We found our tour to be thorough and extremely interesting. It was one of the highlights of our trip. It was a rare and wonderful experience.

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