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Connecting travelers with local guides.
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About ToursByLocals Guides
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- initial telephone interview to determine if they have the necessary ToursByLocals guide qualifications
- tour guide agreement to our business principles
- guide confirms that they meet all legal requirements to give tours in their area
- reference and background check
- second telephone interview
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- all the tools needed to create a professional web presence
- training tools to help design quality tour offerings
- review of tour offerings for clarity and language before they're posted
- general liability and participant accident insurance through Lloyds of London - contact us for specific details
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- unedited reviews of tours from travelers like you
- assistance from ToursByLocals if problems arise between you and your guide
- removal from system for failure to abide by our business principles (money refunded if your guide fails to adhere to them)
- guides don't get paid until they've successfully delivered your tour
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| Thinking of becoming a ToursByLocals tour guide? View a 3 minute movie about what it means to be a ToursByLocals guide. Then start the guide application process. |
| Already a ToursByLocals tour guide? Please use the tour guide log in. |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Paris, France:
"Excellent 2 separate day tours of 5 hours with personal tour service from Veronica.Joint choice of where to go coupled ,..." [more]
Ian Mackinlay - Aug, 2009
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Tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia:
"Requesting a very full one-day programme was not a problem for our guide Elena who conveyed her passion for her city an,..." [more]
Stewart Henderson - Sep, 2009
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Tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia:
"Igor is very knowledgeable of St Petersburg's history - truly has a deep understanding of its history."
Maria Teresa Relatos - Sep, 2009
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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.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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