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Worldwide. Since 2008.

Find a Local Guide in Asia (east)

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Click a map location* and find your next travel adventure!
To see an area's name and the number of guides in it, hover over a green dot.

* Don't see a green dot for the area that interests you? ToursByLocals may be working with guides in that area but they have not yet completed our application process or fully published their tours. Please contact us and we may be able to help.

If you have an idea for a great tour and want to become a tour guide, we invite you to apply.

TESTIMONIALS

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Tour in Beijing, China:
"We knew that we couldn't travel to China and not see the Great Wall. We chose a tour that included the Mutianyu Section,..." [more]
Jozef Zoldos - Aug, 2011 [view tour]

Tour in Kowloon, China:
"Mel was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Her language skills in English are excellent. She was always ,..." [more]
James Simpson - Jan, 2012 [view guide page]

Tour in Keelung, Taiwan:
"Christine was the best...Really enjoyed spending our 2 days with her in Taipei.."
Richard Zitser - Mar, 2011 [view guide page]

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You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
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