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Find a Local Guide in Africa (southern)

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* 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 Johannesburg, South Africa:
"The tour of central Johannesburg with Simon was an excellent one. We found him to be very knowledgeable and personable.,..." [more]
Anne Meier - Nov, 2010 [view tour]

Tour in Cape Town, South Africa:
"What a great experience...excellent professionalism levels, meticulous and knowledgeable to the area in which she offer,..." [more]
Gregory Richardson - Apr, 2011 [view tour]

Tour in Johannesburg, South Africa:
"Simon did a great job showing us Johannesburg. He was very personable,friendly and knowledgable. He was flexible in try,..." [more]
Deborah Meitin - May, 2011 [view tour]

THE TOURSBYLOCALS DIFFERENCE

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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