Tour guide in Algiers Wassim A.

** IF YOU ARE ON A CRUISE SHIP , YOU ARE LIKELY NOT ALLOWED TO USE A TOUR GUIDE ON YOUR OWN *** Hello, I’m Wassim! I was born and raised in Algiers, and I’m passionate about sharing my city and my country with travelers from around the world. I speak 6 languages fluently, including Chinese — a language I originally learned as a personal challenge! My passion for languages, cultures and travel has taken me to 180+ countries, giving me a truly international perspective and allowing me to connect easily with travelers from all kinds of backgrounds. I’m naturally open-minded, easy-going, flexible and curious, and I adapt easily to different travel styles — from budget backpackers to families, couples and luxury travelers looking for a more personalized experience. I graduated as valedictorian from the Department of Translation and Interpreting in Algiers in 2012, with a Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting. After graduation, I gained several years of international professional experience working overseas for multinational companies. The more I traveled, the more I realized that many people around the world knew very little about Algeria — or sometimes had misconceptions about it. In 2018, I decided to start offering tours in Algiers, with the goal of showing visitors the real Algeria: its history, architecture, culture, food, people, everyday life and hidden gems. What started as a passion eventually became my full-time profession. I left the corporate world to dedicate myself entirely to tourism and to helping travelers discover Algeria in a way that is authentic, enjoyable, flexible and personalized. Whether you want to explore the historic Casbah, discover the streets and landmarks of central Algiers, admire the city's architecture, taste local food, take great photographs, or get away from the usual tourist route, I’ll be happy to help you experience Algiers from a local's perspective. I can also help you customize your itinerary according to your interests, schedule, budget and travel style. Most importantly, I want you to feel that you are exploring Algeria with a local friend rather than simply following a tour guide. My motto: “Come as a tourist, leave as a friend.” I look forward to welcoming you to Algiers and showing you why Algeria deserves a place on your travel list!