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ToursByLocals at a glance
Key facts and figures behind the company that's celebrating over 17 years of connecting people with places. We connect travellers with trusted local guides who create thoughtful, private tours wherever your journey takes you.
2008
ToursByLocals founded
5,100+
Local guides worldwide
180+
Countries
2,135+
Unique locations
3.3M+
Travellers served
4.9
Trustpilot score
Who we are
Learn more about ToursByLocals, our unique approach to travel, and why travellers choose us.
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Latest news releases
Official announcements and updates from ToursByLocals
ToursByLocals Announces 2026 Golden Guide Award Winners, Celebrating the People Redefining Modern Travel
Annual awards recognize exceptional local guides whose expertise, passion, and personal connection create unforgettable travel experiences around the world VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2026 ToursByLocals today
May 22 2026
ToursByLocals Reveals 2025 Travel Trends: American Travellers Focus on Experiences, Domestic Exploration and Booking Direct
Vancouver, BC – Oct. 30, 2024 – Global private tour marketplace ToursByLocals has unveiled its first-ever 2025 Travel Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the shifting desires and emerging priorities shaping how
Oct 30 2024
ToursByLocals Puts Locals First in Company Rebrand That “Keeps Travel Human” While Investing Heavily in Growth
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 9, 2024 – After 15 years in business, Canadian tour marketplace ToursByLocals is poised for accelerated growth while pledging to “Keep Travel Human.” Today the company announced a new
Jul 09 2024
Media coverage
Recent press coverage and features about ToursByLocals
Travel + Leisure 8 Hidden Gems From a Roman Guide
Dino Margiotta, a licensed tour guide with ToursByLocals, reveals some of the most underrated sites in Rome...
Feb 09 2026
Phocuswire CEO Spotlight on Lisa Chen
A little more than a year into her tenure as president and CEO of ToursByLocals, Lisa Chen...
Jan 31 2025
We Skipped the Cruise Ship Excursion and Went with ToursByLocals - Here's What Happened
"Alone" and "guided tour" are two concepts that tend not to be found together...
May 25 2024
Media contact
For press inquiries and interview requests and access to media assets:
Sara Cooke
Director of Communications