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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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    Chris did an amazing job leading our family of four through Seoul's main attractions. He was extremely knowledgeable about South Korea's history and culture. It was obvious how passionate Chris is about his country. Unlike the average tour guide, Chris truly "taught" our family about South Korea and we learned so many interesting and important things. We highly recommend him and know you will enjoy his tour. Chris has a great personal and is a great communicator. He was attentive and considerate.

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

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    Karin our guide was an absolute gem. The tour she provided opened our eyes to the history of Berlin and beyond. She provided information we were not aware and took us places we would not have ventured into without her. Berlin is a beautiful city and Karin shared that beauty with us. Turned out to be a bit more than half day but well worth it. Thank you Karin!

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

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    Our ToursByLocals guide Andrea organized a wonderful tour of Mt Etna for my family of four, incorporating a visit to my grandparents' towns of Giarre and Pennisi. Andrea is a warm & welcoming person with a vast knowledge of the geography & history of the Mt Etna region. He went above & beyond, communicating with me in advance to best plan our day and then maximizing our fun, learning, & interaction with locals during our tour. Andrea is a very special person with whom we hope to have another adventure when we return to Sicily.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Our guide Paul was great! He did a terrific job getting us off our cruise and to the sites we had planned for the day, even though our ship was late getting into port. He had us kissing the Blarney Stone in 20 minutes, while the line was at 90 minutes by the time we finished, giving us plenty of time to explore the grounds. This is time we would not have had with a tour booked through our cruise ship. Then we were off to our Jameson tour! Highly recommend Paul.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Superb tour with an expert and knowledgable guide. So pleased we found Michi and this wonderful website. Highly recommended. I cannot praise Michi enough. She took into account what we were interested in and our tour was totally bespoke. Faultless. It was a magical day. Thank you so much. We created amazing memories.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    David was a great guide, helpful with ideas, both for the tour and also for our wider travels in TLV/Israel. The tour around Jerusalem was excellent. David has encyclopaedic knowledge of the history of the city which ignited many memories of past ltexts we had read. David took a lot of trouble to understand what we wanted to get from our tour, tailoring the walk to cover the stories and the sites to fit. Finally huge thanks for his patience and going above and beyond when my wife had walking difficulty

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

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    Our family of three had a wonderful time touring beautiful Busan with BeoDuel (Willow). We only had a limited time for the day and she was incredibly thoughtful and adaptive to traffic circumstances. We were able to see the wonderful highlights that would have been impossible on our own and she was able to share additional color and context that provided a valuable understanding and appreciation. Highly recommend her touring services.

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

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    Anne Marie de Barro is a delightful tour guide in Malta. She certainly knows the area very well and we ran into her friends at every stop. She is a walking historian. She customized the tour for our family of 8 and happily made an unplanned stop for local food when my crew decided they were starving. She was able to avoid many of the crowds for a more pleasant experience. The van that drove us to each location was comfortable and air conditioned. I highly recommend this tour!!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Lone was a fantastic tour guide for our GO GREEN Bike tour. She was prompt, thoughtful and full of helpful information about Copenhagen. We loved the local strawberries she bought for us. I would not hesitate to go on a tour with Lone.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    If we could give Darrin 5+ stars, we would. He was extremely timely with all communications, even though we were in very different time zones when planning. He took the time to listen to what we were interested in and made it happen! Not only that, he is full of all kinds of exciting information about the local animals, fauna, and anything!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    We had Jenny as our local guide, she was amazing! She took care of all the bookings and tickets for our trip from Nashville to Graceland/Memphis! She was very knowledgeable and accommodating to us. We had a late booking to Graceland and she accommodated us by a quick detour to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.

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

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    The tours by locals service was a great resource for my family on our first trip to Japan. We wanted to get some help from a local with excellent English and Japanese language skills to start us off on the right foot. We were able to book some very good guides early in the trip that we were able to ask many questions about food, transportation, customs and etiquette. Plus we were seeing interesting spots efficiently and given advice on other stops to see without the guides help. Another tool we used was the search feature to find a specific type of tour or guide. We wanted to go hiking in the mountains and were able to search the area and ‘hike’ and found a suitable guide to take us on a historical day hike on a 400 year old road with a 13th generation tea house stop that was amazing. Thanks Tours by Locals. We will definitely be using this service in the future and also sharing the experience with friends.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Robbie was so incredibly kind and accommodating for our group that became larger than we expected. He was patient, funny, engaging, and we never felt rushed throughout the whole tour! He gave great insight to the LOTR movie and shared some very fun stories about his experience. If you are a movie lover - particularly LOTR, don't skip out on this tour! After 2 weeks in New Zealand and even visiting Hobbiton, everyone's favorite part was the Tour with Robbie. Thank you thank you thank you for everything!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    This was a breathtaking tour! Peter took us to some of the most fabulous locations in Cornwall related to the myth of King Arthur. We enjoyed every moment. He is knowledgeable, kind and with a very comfy car. Peter did everything to make our time in beautiful Cornwall unforgettable. Each place we visited was simply stunning. Highly recommended!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Keith is very helpful, friendly and knowledgable. He will genuinely respond to our queries in a timely manner. Experience with Keith is pleasant and touring with him does not disappoint. Highly recommend!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Claudia gave us a fantastic tour of Palermo. Starting with a tour of the palace with its stunning chapel then in Tuk Tuks around other sights in the city and a stop for coffee/gelato. She made it fun with plenty of fun and interesting anecdotes. Highly recommended

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    We toured with Christopher two days this last week and had a wonderful time. Christopher was very good about coordinating with us ahead of time and provided a wonderful tour. He also was very responsive to our need for special accommodations (I use a wheelchair) and tailored our tour in a way that was perfect for us. I highly recommend Christopher!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Michael is the best guide one can imagine. Knowledgeable of Xi'an, especially all related to the terracotta army, attentive and super friendly, but also willing to help you if you are facing trouble. Michael's tour is engaging, fun and gives you a chance to really appreciate Chinese history. There is no-one better to show you the beauty of Xi'an than him.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Greg picked up my family which included myself and my husband, my daughter and her husband, and my 2 granddaughters (age 12 & 14) in Anchorage at our hotel. He took us and 14 pieces of luggage to the port in Seward. We had a short tour of Anchorage and then we made a few stops along the way. Greg is personable, knowledgeable, and was great with the 3 generations that we were traveling with. It was such an enjoyable and informative way to get to the port. I would highly recommend Greg! He is great!

    Review of , following an experience of by CHRISTELLE T. *

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  • 5 / 5
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    I would have given Sherry 10 stars if I could!! This was one of the best excursions we went on during our entire trip in Alaska. Connecting with Sherry in Skagway was very easy and her van is very clean and comfortable. During the drive she uses a headset to give information and highlights along the way as well as stopping for the views. The dog sledding was GREAT with very few tourists so it didn't feel crowded and we were able to stay as long as we wanted. Sherry was FANTASTIC! Book a trip today!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Very easy to use. We booked with tour guide for Cancun and Saul Cortez was excellent excellent!! I was called because I booked 2 tours on one day thinking I needed to do that to get full experience. ToursbyLocals were great and explained the 2 tours over the phone and I cancelled one of them. Very reliable and honest service. I would definitely use them again!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Hanifi is an excellent guide. Our 3 days tour was well organized, we have seen all the important points of interest in Istanbul. He was not overwhelming with information - just enough to give us a sense of place and brief history, leaving room for us to appreciate the place. We also visited few not so known places giving us sense of normal non touristy Istanbul. His restaurant suggestions were also excellent. Highly recommend Hanifi for anybody interested in boarder view of Istanbul and its history.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Marie picked us up at our hotel on time and we started our wine adventure. We toured 2 wineries we would never have known about without her. Both used different wine making methods but were excellent to drink. She took us to a delicious restaurant at the top of Chateauneuf du Pope with an amazing view. After we went to an excellent tasting run by a sommelier with offerings from small wineries. We were thrilled to learn everyplace we visited would ship to us in the USA & placed orders from each place!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Olivier did an excellent job with our group of 4. He was on-time and we made all planned stops. It is very obvious that Olivier is passionate about wine, and he is continuing his education as well. We had the opportunity to visit and taste at 2 different wineries, and we did this in a very private (VIP?) fashion. The connections that Olivier has gave us a more intimate look into the wineries as well as what we were tasting. A great experience all around!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Excellent tour. It was great to be driven from the ship to Florence & Pisa, where Rossella pre-booked tickets for accademia and to climb the duomo. Rossella was very organized & knowledgable. Highly recommend

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Both the tours were fabulous. Watching the cheese initial making process (milk turning to cheese) was really amazing. And I am glad the guide took us to medium size factories as we were able to go in and watch the process closely. Our guide, Guilia, explained very well and also made it fun and easy to listen. She is also quite knowledgeable of the area around Parma and was very responsive to all my queries. As we went to Parma by train for the day, she recommended a car to rent, as the ham factory is far.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    We were a group of 16 older girl guides and 4 leaders from the UK. Aiko was super organised. She agreed a detailed itinerary with me well in advance of our trip, arranged an excellent lunch and delivered a great day for us. There were a couple of mishaps on the day which were out of her control but she remained professional throughout and it was clear that our satisfaction was her priority. Her English is excellent and we would highly recommend.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    This is the best private tour that you can have to visit Gobekli Tepe. Taha is a kind, respectful and very professional tour guide. All my questions were answered, and more information about the site and other interesting places around the area was given. The tour guide came to pick us up right at the airport gate, and dropped us off just at the hotel door that we were staying in Sanliurfa. We also visited the Abraham's pools, Sanliurfa city and grand bazaar all included in the package. Best impossible.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Totally recommend Darcy as a guide. She was prompt, courteous, and had great knowledge of the area and its history. July was a bad time to see wildlife with its extremely hot days. We enjoyed the beauty of the park augmented by many great stories from Darcy.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Yumiko hosted an INCREDIBLE trip for us around Mt Fuji! She was full of knowledgeable info and great recommendations. She picked the best places and had connections to a local place for lunch that was excellent! She is a great communicator... and is one of the best guides I have worked with.Highly recommend her services! She should be your first choice for a tour in this area!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    I used ToursByLocals Foodie Tour with Will B. for our annual board and executive retreat. Our group was roughly 10 people. Based on the size, Will B accomodated us by renting a passenger van which was appreciated greatly. He took the group to three area restaurants which everyone enjoyed. He was articulate, friendly, and timely with a good sense of humor. If in the Phoenix area again, we will definitely use this service again. Well worth it! I recommend Will and ToursByLocals highly.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    No hesitation in recommending Rafiq. We had some unexpected complications leading up to the tour our family had booked, and Rafiq was flexible accommodation, courteous and generous. We'll definitely go with him again if we have the chance.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Barry is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. The itinerary was rearranged to make the best use of my time. I went to Carrkck-a-rede rope bridge, Giants Causeway, Bushmills Bar 1608 to taste single malts and lunch at the Bushmills Inn, visited a waterfall in a grove of redwoods, and then got to see the Peace Wall as well as Republican and Loyalist murals back in Belfast. Barry clarified my understanding of the origin of The Troubles, and I found out more about how things proceeded in Belfast and Northern Ireland from that point onward. Barry has a degree in history, and he uses his knowledge well. Great tour.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    If we could give our guide Daniel 10 Stars, we would. We had looked at a number of Stonehenge Inner Circle Tours, and are SO glad we chose this one. Daniel made it an easy process from start to finish. He gave us an exceptional tour and an outstanding day, which was the start of our vacation. We highly recommend this tour and Daniel in particular.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    We enjoyed our tour with John very much. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and pleasant to be with. He also personalized the tour to include our interests on architecture. We would book further afield "country" tours with him if we had the time this trip.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    We chose the Rhone Valley tour, and were hosted by Remi Duvert. He is an absolutely phenomenal person and guide. Both he and Tours By Locals were very communicative when we had questions in advance of our vacation. He was very willing to customize our tour (which he did) and we had two private wine tastings at unique venues with a wonderful history and education from our vineyard hosts, lunch at a wonderful restaurant overlooking vineyards and local wanderings at some very historical areas in the Rhone Valley. We could never have done this on our own without Remi's expertise and connections. We really appreciated that we were fetched from our AirBNB, we were far from city center and having to get to a meeting point very early in the morning was just not going to work for us. Remi has a great sense of humor and we loved our time with him. The places he took us to were fantastic, and made all the better because he was so fun to hang out with. Highly recommend!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Our group of 14 mostly Canadians, here in Stockholm from all around the world, had a wonderful day with Anna touring the Vasa Museum and the onto Gamla Stan,all the while learning various aspects of Sweden's and Stockholm's history. Our tour was very relaxing and allowed time for Fika and lunch and additional opportunity to learn about Swedish current events. We were blessed with very good weather on the day. Our only regret is that we did not have time for a second day with Anna. Our tour date happened to fall on Canada Day and most of our group dressed accordingly and Anna herself showed up with a wee Canadian Flag on her lapel She's great!!!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Tolga was an amazing tour guide! We started off by going to the house of the Virgin Mary, then going to the city of Ephesus which was great! We ended the day by being shown how the Turkish women make the Turkish carpets, it was very fascinating! Tolga was a very knowledgeable tour guide and very interactive with us. He has a great personality and sense of humor. We would definitely recommend using him and would love to use him for future tours!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Samuel was a great tour guide for our multigenerational family. We had 9 people from ages 8 to 90 and everyone had a fabulous time. It was easy to communicate with Samuel by both email and phone. He arranged for a booster seat for the 8 year old and showed up at the meeting place early in case we got there early so the grandparents did not have to stand and wait. Samuel also went out of his way to show us wildlife and stopped wherever we wanted. The views were stunning - I highly recommend this tour!

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

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    Danny was a great guide! He was so knowledgeable and it was clear he had such pride and affinity for Ostuni. Prior to booking I had questioned his English skills since he was listed as "conversational," but he is totally fluent and we no issues with communication. We actually thought he was the best guide of the three we had during our Puglia stay. Highly recommend Danny!

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

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    Patrick was such an excellent tour guide! He was great with communication and knowledgeable about religion, culture and nature in Thailand. We stopped at the Twin Pagodas, walked the Doi Inthanon nature trail, ate a lovely meal at the Karen Village and hiked to and from the Pha dok sieo waterfall. We weren't certain we wanted to do the hike, but Patrick kindly encouraged us-we are so glad he did! It was breathtaking during the hike and off the waterfall. He also brought us local snacks! Highly recommend!

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

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    We had an insightful, entertaining and considerate tour with Lorella. From the first moment she was careful to listen to our needs (it was hot!) and whilst accounting for these, she also managed to share with us the amazing textured history and culture of this wonderful city. I have always booked guides during my travels, for work and pleasure, and Lorella is one of, if not the best I have experienced. We loved our afternoon with Lorella, she was generous with her knowledge and actions.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Our Istanbul guided tour with Duygu through Tours By Locals was fantastic! The sites were amazingly beautiful and our guide's in-depth information on the history, people made the whole experience so much more personal and enjoyable. Duygu was welcoming, friendly and open to any and all questions, we felt like family. Visited the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosques, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, stopped for Turkish coffee at a cafe and ate a delicious homestyle lunch at a local restaurant. Highly recommend Duygu and Tours by Locals!

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Samuel did a great job on our 7hr tour to emerald lake. We spotted bears, eagles, and mountain goats. Stop at suspension bridges was cool and going all the way into the Yukon was fun. Need to promote Geocaching which Sam stopped and let us get one in BC and in the Yukon. To get 2 in Canada added to our caching portfolio. I would not hesitate to recommend Sam for any friends or family visiting Skagway. Only thing I regret was not being in town to hear Sam perform that evening

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

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    A few weeks ago, my daughter and I went on trip to Romania. In Bucharest we had our personal guide Alina with us. She is charming, sociable, professional and with a sense of humor.What could be better than this? After her stories about history, culture, architecture, we fell in love with Romania. Alina is not only professional in her field, but it is easy to communicate with her and the city tour was like meeting with the best friend. We wish Alina further success and recommend for everyone her city tour

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

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    Sacha is knowledgeable, cheerful, and attentive to our interests and questions. She plans a good tour, and can modify on the fly. Her Bologna city tour hit the key highlights and gave us great background to help understand the city and its culture and history. Her explanations are clear.

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

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  • 5 / 5
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    Great tour! Don't hesitate using Josh. Josh gave a great mix of alternatives to fill our time, yet ensured that we saw and learned what we really need to see and learn. Josh was filled with facts…knew how to navigate the crowds and streets and where to stop in the shade and breeze while he enlightened us with history. We optioned for a ferry ride to the north and it was a great mix of our tour. Again…don't hesitate to use Josh!

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

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    Guide Ruben was superb. Knowledgeable about architecture, history of Vicenza, local politics, the best route to see and discuss key sites, and overall a very charming and brilliant individual. His pace of covering places was measured and comfortable. He never tired of responding to questions and replied with full and detailed answers. A great experience to be with him!

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

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    Phil's tour of Glastonbury was superb. We definitely got a lot of steps in, and Phil has a strong insight into history, including HOW we come to understand history the way we do and why some legends and stories are the ones that hold on through the centuries. We recommend Phil as a guide.

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

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    My husband and I and girls 14 & 16 loved our foodie tour with Jay on our first night in Bangkok. She enjoyed sharing her home country delicacies with us and was flexible and knowledgable, taking us by Tuk Tuk and Metro. Arrive hungry as there is much to eat! When we couldn't eat any more, she took us to experience the flower market and KhaoSan Road. We had a super time and she was so helpful planning routes to get to other places on other days on our own. Thankyou! I can definitely recommend Jay.

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

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    We spent three full days touring Istanbul with Ayfer and found her to be extremely knowledgeable and personable. She showed us many interesting places and gave us background and context that we would have never acquired on our own. She knows the area and its history very well. We highly recommend this guide!

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

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    Ruben and his two colleagues from Tours By Locals have been professional in their approach and delivery. The level of English speaking is high. Above all all three guides have shown great experience and vast knowledge of the subject matter. The flow of the guide was so god that guest on the our were attentive at all time. Overall - extremely positive and highly recommended.

    Review of , following an experience of by EULAH Y. *

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    We had an excellent tour with David. He was friendly and the tour was a good balance between scenic and historical aspects of Belfast. His vehicle was very comfortable and well presented. A great way to get an introduction to Belfast. Thanks David.

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

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    Keiron was fantastic and we had a great day touring with him. His explanation of The Troubles was both balanced and personal. I don't think we would have really understood Belfast and its history without this insight. He took us to all the main sights of Belfast and The Coast and some out of the way places as well. Loved our stops at Ballintoy Harbour and Belfast Castle. His tour has inspired a return trip to Northern Ireland to explore in more depth. Top notch tour all round.

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

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    Joanne was the best tour guide we had during our stay. Her knowledge was really remarkable and the way she told the stores was very engaging. She kept the attention of a 13 year old and a 9 year old which is amazing. She went out of her way to make sure we got to see as many things as possible and she kindly waited on us when we were running behind. She's such a sweet person and she gave us a few laughs as well.

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

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    Loved our Jerusalem classic tour with Lior - she was very informative, knowledgeable, sensitive and overall a wonderful person to hang around with while walking the ancient sites. Thank you for having a comprehensive and nuanced view not just of history, but also current affairs. Highly recommended!

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

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    This sure is sure to impress! Nazim is a 5 star tour guide, VERY knowledgeable. Easy pick up and drop off (from port). We toured Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and Heirloom Weaving center & Jewellery. Nazim was able to narrate and keep us engaged while touring these amazing areas. The carpet stop is well worth the time - interesting and beautiful product. And lunch was amazing!! One of our favorites during all of our tours. If wanting to tour this area Nazim is sure to impress!!

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

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    Zeynup was amazing!!! Her passion for her country is really apparent. She captures her audience and is extremely professional with great attention to detail. She worked with us to provide a truly magical experience!!!

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

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    This was our first experience with Tours by Locals and we picked a great guide! Rene was so knowledgeable about Montreal history and related history in general. We were staying in Old Montreal so this tour took us to areas we more than likely would not have discovered on our own. The food at all the places we stopped was fabulous. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.

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

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    What a great tour. Michelle was incredibly accommodating with changes to our cruise docking times and our requests regarding the itinerary. She was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and even had some great stories for our "longer" drives if 15 minutes. The speaker system in the car made it easy for even the far back seat to hear. Michelle selected an excellent restaurant for our tour end. It was a great way to see Victoria.

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

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    We recently enjoyed a full day private tour of Samos with Yolanda. She knows everyone! She arrived early at our hotel for pick up and even dropped us at the ferry at the end of the day. We experienced an extensive and relaxed tour of so many island highlight's with excellent view stops. With Yolanda you with be greeted so warmly by the locals and get to experience the special places/people like the welcoming nuns, the interested taverna owner and enthusiastic team at the historic wine museum in Vathy.

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

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    I cannot imagine a better guide than Sebastian. He put together a really interesting combination of places to go and things to see that gave us a great perspective on the indigenous communities in Ecuador north of Quito. It was a smart combination of city & mountain, shopping & hiking, culture & nature. He provided so much history, perspective, & insight into our visit to the Equator Line, Otavalo, & Cotacachi including really interesting details about a festival happening while we were there for the solstice. His recommendations for places to eat or shop were excellent (get the hot chocolate at Yumbo in Cotachachi!). His ability to translate for our family of non-Spanish speakers was so valuable. For our hike around Cuicocha, he provided the keen eye & naturalist knowledge that helped us discover so many plants & flowers we would have completely missed otherwise. If you have a chance to tour with Sebastian, grab it!

    Review of , following an experience of by AGNES J. *

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    First time user - had a fantastic first experience (largely in part of our tour guide) but the website was also easy to use and we enjoyed reviewing profiles of the guides and if the experience is anything like this on our next go, we will continue to utilize this service. Great resource!

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

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    Michele was SO friendly. She was on time and ready and waiting for us when we got off the ship. Her vehicle was clean and ready for us (she brought a booster seat for my 6 year old as requested). We had such limited time in Victoria because of our cruise stop- but she totally made the most of it. Her route was planned well to maximize our sightseeing. We loved this tour!

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

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    I cannot imagine a better experience for us and our college-aged kids while in Ireland. It was not "like" having a professor of Irish history as a tour guide, Alan actually IS a PhD in history and a fountain of amazing knowledge about the sites we visited. He also was flexible and accommodating in picking us up from the Kerry airport and from our lodgings in Dingle and Kinsale. We cannot recommend Alan enough. A superb experience that you simply will not get on a tour bus or doing it alone.

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

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    Mayte is an exceptional guide who made our trip to Toledo truly fantastic. She possesses extensive knowledge, is friendly, and adaptable. We gained valuable insights into the history and culture of Toledo through her guidance. Mayte also provided excellent restaurant recommendations and organized a delightful tapas crawl, where we enjoyed some of the best food of our entire trip. We wholeheartedly give her five stars and consider her the best guide we've had, having traveled extensively throughout Europe

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

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    George was absolutely amazing. He met us right where he said and earlier than expected. He even sent a picture to help us see where he'd be. On the boat he brought us snacks, drinks and beer and brought us to some amazing sights to see the blue caves, swim at some beautiful beaches and explore shipwreck cove. We tasted fresh squeezed orange juice, went wine tasting at such a beautiful vineyard and had a lunch he bought for us that was absolutely amazing. He was so helpful and fun to spend the day with.

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

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    Carlos was a very good tour guide. Took us to many beautiful places in Madeira and for a nice seaside lunch as well. We had a nice day and would certainly recommend Carlos. He was friendly, easy to communicate with when planning the tour, and as a native of Madeira- he knew the island very well.

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

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    Alfred was a marvelous tour guide. We got 5-star treatment, seeing a great deal of Valletta and Malta--from fortifications to churches, neolithic sites, gorgeous vistas and the like. His depth of knowledge of Maltese history was fascinating and the tour really set the stage for our understanding of this unique place. We heartily recommend him!

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

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    Jenny was an excellent guide. Communication between booking and the event was very responsive and helpful. On the day everything went smoothly, Jenny is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and our group had a fantastic time.

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

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    Alina was absolutely amazing! She was able to educate us on the history, architecture, political landscape, economics, art, fall of communism … of Bucharest and Romania. She makes the tour really fun and has a very warm personality! Don't miss this tour !

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

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    Got to Istanbul via cruise at 8am & had to be back by 4:30. Sergun took the 2 of us to the "must see" Istanbul sites- saw the Palace, Haiga Sophia, Blue mosque, Basilia Cistern, and even the spice market & Hippodrome. We had a great lunch and Turkish coffee break, with time to see the old train station and Orient Express. Sergun was knowledgeable, answered all our questions, had a great & happy attitude. Even offered to escort us back to ship. Wonderful day and highly recommend. Thank you Segun! Jack&Jill

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

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    Of all my travels across this region, my one day with Hazem proved to be the most enlightening as I learned about the Palestinian people and viewed firsthand the challenges they face. Hazem took great care to show me safely the occupied city of Hebron, a refugee camp, and the famed Bansky art. He also showed me Bethlehem and guided me quickly through tourist crowds. If you are coming to Israel to understand the historical forces that shape it, then you must tour Palestine. Hazem is a true treasure!

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

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    Our guide Zey gave my wife and I and our 13 and 10 year old granddaughters a wonderful tour of the Virgin Mary's Home and of the spectacular archeological site of Ephesus. Her knowledge of these sites and their place in history made this tour so enjoyable young and old alike. Her presentation and command of English made the tour narration so easy to understand. For my wife and I, this was our 4th visit of Ephesus and Zey's tour was clearly far superior to all previous. 100% highly recommend!

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

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    A perfect tour in all respects. A comfortable vehicle with all family members requirements considered, including a booster seat for the youngest. Jean-Yves listened carefully to our requests and made pertinent suggestions. We especially appreciated being taken off of the main tourist route to take in some special sites. Well worth the experience.

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

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    Fiamma was a wonderful guide & host for the city of Milan. She was detailed and informative about the Duomo - both historical and artistic background as well as other highlights of the city. Her kindness in accommodating 2 senior visitors without judging or rushing us was most appreciated. We would absolutely totally recommend her to anyone visiting Milan. Many thanks, Fiamma, for an interesting and enlightening tour!

    Review of , following an experience of by THALIA T. *

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    George really should get 7 stars - 1) Designed perfect tour for us ; 2) Selected interesting accommodations ; 3) Choose great restaurants; 4) Accommodated the changes in itinerary due to the weather or our whims ; 5) Endless store of information; 6) Had a joy in his work that was infectious; and 7) Made us laugh.

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

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    If you are looking for a guide for any area in Puglia, look no further. Gianluca was excellent for us for 4 days of touring the area. His English is excellent and easy to understand, his knowledge of the area made our days very enjoyable, and he is very personable.

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

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    Carlo was a terrific guide! He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, generous with his time and had many options for our private group of four depending on our interests. We hope to return to Sicily and have Carlo share more of his unique experiences with us and will be recommending him to our friends. Iris & friends from Aspen, Co.

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

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    Wonderful tour!! Sherry was informative and accommodating the entire time. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions during the tour. She also educated us on many Alaskan and Canadian customs. We really enjoyed it and would tour with her again if in the area!

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

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    Great start to our holiday with a two day tour with Greg. Met all our expectations. Great communication prior to trip. Turned up on time. Greg has a great deal of local knowledge and was excellent company over the two days. Definitely recommend using Tours by Locals and Greg Hamilton.

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

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    Mayumi was an excellent guide for our day tour of Arita, Imari and Karatsu porcelain and pottery kilns and sites, as well as Tozan Jinja. We had a wonderful time viewing craftsmen and women at work and learning the histories of Japanese porcelain and pottery making. We really appreciated Mayumi's assistance in communicating with our various hosts and in completing our various porcelain purchases, as well as flexing our itinerary to accommodate our interests while keeping us on schedule. Very memorable!

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

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    A very good guide with first class knowledge and an excellent manner. Slightly disappointed that whilst on the tour that we could go into the 2 main mosques in Istanbul as they are both closed to visitors on Friday which was the day the tour was booked! Overall though a very good day!

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

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    This was our first time with Tours By Locals and we picked the perfect location (Gibraltar) and tour host, Mr. Paul Mar. Besides being very thorough in providing information about each site we visited, before the tour he informed us as to the locations the tour would visit and asked if there were any other sites we were interested in seeing (there were). Those also were covered by Mr. Mar. He allowed us as much time as we wanted at each location and even kept the monkeys away from my partner. Great Tour

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

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    We booked this tour on a sunday which is actually a quiet day in Ciudad del Este so some shops were closed but our lovely guide Francis was still able to keep us entertained and gave us a great city tour. Thank you Francis

    Review of , following an experience of by MAEVE T. *

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    Danijela is the friendliest, warmest, most professional guide imaginable. Although this is a food tour, at the same time Danijela gave an excellent commentary on history and culture as we made numerous stops throughout the old city area, especially to the eateries known best to locals. Enjoying cuisine with her is like relaxing with a dear friend in a cafe. From the moment that we booked her tour, the communication was excellent. Be sure to bring a big appetite because the food portions are generous!

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

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    Our family of four enjoyed the French Riviera tour with William very much. William was attentive and engaging with each person, was open to being flexible with the schedule, offered plenty of information throughout the tour and drove safely (nice vehicle with plenty of room). William was key in taking advantage of every minute we had on shore and we would have experienced far less without his services. I highly recommend booking any tour with William.

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

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    We wanted you to know the tour you provided us for the D-Day beaches was the highlight of our trip. We all left with a much greater understanding of the events that led to that day and a minute-by-minute account of what happened so many years ago. Your knowledge and patience with us really made for a wonderful day.Thank you for taking such good care of us. When Troy and I return in the future, we will definitely be looking you up.

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

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    Our trip to Morocco with Hassan (and driver Monsaf) was absolutely wonderful! One of the best weeks we've ever had! Hassan was knowledgeable, thorough, and extremely flexible; he was able to adapt to our schedule and needs. We felt safe and relaxed, and enjoyed ALL of the sites that we saw in our 7 days in Morocco! I cannot wait to come back and explore more of Morocco! I recommend Hassan to anyone and everyone- he was AMAZING!

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

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    Max is the perfect guide for adults and kids. He is very knowledgeable of both history and bike routes around Copenhagen. He took us to beautiful places that were kid friendly. Lovely gift for my 76th birthday!

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

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    Our group of 4 veteran travelers had never previously booked a private tour...What an amazing treat! Pierre Carl was extremely knowledgeable, geared his comments to our interests, took our age into consideration, kept us moving, and monitored the pace. His knowledge of Montreal broadened our perspective and we all learned about aspects of the history and the city we never knew existed. Personable. Knowledgeable. Reliable. Delightful. A 5+ Star experience!

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

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    Tom was extremely knowledgeable & engaging for this tour with my college age son interested in World War II history & myself. We covered a lot of ground -- literally in the Berchtesgarden area as well as in the content. Although Eagles Nest was closed due to weather, Tom managed to make us feel that we still had a comprehensive tour. FYI, we did hike around at various points -- it was not just driving. I felt like Tom tailored the trip to us & had the right tone for a serious historic topic. Memorable.

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

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    We had a great day with Lana. She met us on time at our hotel (much appreciated). She asked what we would like to do for the day and she made suggestions and then we agreed how to proceed. She has a wealth knowledge and she shared many stories and facts with us that left us with a much better appreciation of Canada's presence in WWII. I would certainly recommend her and Tour By Locals to anyone. Thank you so much!

    Review of , following an experience of by DAHLIA T. *

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    After the initial booking, Adriano communicated with me consistently and clearly. Excellent communication! Adriano is not only fun, he is an excellent teacher in all things related to the history of the area, humans' relationship with local nature, the people of the area, wine & food. The hike was gorgeous and tailored to our abilities. We visited places we would not have known to go. Adriano is thoughtful & introspective. I will definitely tour with him when I return to the Verona area. Molto bene!!

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

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    The day started with Luis being very punctual and right off the bat he had a friendly, warm presence. His car was comfortable and clean with working a.c. which was definitely needed as the temps outside were high. He shared interesting information and was obviously knowledgeable about everything we saw. His English is perfect. I highly recommend Luis as a tour guide, and would gladly hire him again. He represents himself and Tours by Locals in a very professional way. He delivered great customer svc! The second tour was to Tequila. He took my daughter and her boyfriend , i was unable to go on that tour. He took great care of them. It was an extremely hot day but Luis kept his cool and made them comfortable and when it got to be uncomfortable, he was understanding about their desire to cut tour just a little bit short. They were very happy with the service he provided and the restaurant he recommended. Also he timed activities to beat the crowds. If you're coming to Guadalajara i recommend contacting Luis for your tour needs, you won't be disappointed. And I know I will be contacting him when I return😊

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

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    The tour thoroughly exceeded our expectations. We all (7 of us) appreciated Claudia's flexibility and willingness to merge the Food and City tour into one package, and couldn't have gotten a better introduction to Bolzano. We also couldn't have asked for a more competent and knowledgeable guide, who spoke excellent American English. The pace of the tour was just right as well. We also welcomed the opportunity to interact socially with Claudia and learn about her experiences.

    Review of , following an experience of by SHARON T. *

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    Nick D'Arecca gave my family of 4 an excellent private walking tour of Philly. He was organized, efficient, and very knowledgeable. He told us many interesting facts about Philadelphia. He was sensitive to our needs for water, restrooms, and rest stops. Nick answered all of our questions about historical sites and relics with very knowledgeable answers. We had a very favorable experience and are so glad we booked this tour with Nick. We would definitely book again if the opportunity arises. ======================================== Thank you so much for your support Scott; we wish you continued happy travels! Sincerely, Sara Cooke ToursByLocals Director of Communications

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

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    We had a fabulous time visiting all of the major sites of Istanbul with Dilek on her "Top five most visited sites of Istanbul full-day walking private tour". Dilek was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient at getting us around Istanbul despite the poor weather we had for the day. We would highly recommend her if you are visiting Istanbul and want an enjoyable day with a local.

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

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    Pat was a great guide. He was prompt and very knowledgeable. He spoke excellent English and took us to every place we wanted to go including a short tour of Belfast then Bushmills, Giants Causeway and CarrickFurgus. He dropped us off for lunch at a restaurant that was delicious near Bushmills. We would highly recommend touring with Pat and if we are ever back in the area, we would use him again.

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

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    We had a very interesting tour of San Miguel Allende thanks to Betty! She has access to different quaint and beautiful places that otherwise we never would have gotten to know. The views were fantastic. She knows a lot of the town's history and answered all our questions. Would definitely recommend!

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