Travel Blog list
Hidden Adventure in the Himalayas
Our guide Deepjyoti is based out of Calcutta, India, but his specialty is trekking trips out of the city and into the magical, mountainous kingdom of the Himalayas lying to the north of the city. As Deep says in his
May 23 2019
Five Fresh Ways to See London
London truly has something for everyone, whether you're a culture hound, a history buff, a diehard shopper or urban adventurer. If it’s your first visit or your tenth, each day is a new adventure in this richly storied
May 14 2019
The Making of ToursByLocals, The Movie
This winter, ToursByLocals was presented with an incredible opportunity: to make a short film documenting the ways in which local guides can enrich travels. We were to film the first week of April, and the planet was
May 02 2019
Local Tips: What to Do in Barcelona
Today we introduce one of our fabulous guides in Barcelona! David has been with ToursByLocals since April 2019 and has already taken over 400 groups of travellers on tour, earning rave reviews in the process. He joins
Apr 22 2019
How to Be the Kind of Traveler Guides Love
Over the years, we’ve learned that there are two common traits we find in almost every ToursByLocals guide: first, an immense passion for and knowledge about the places they live, and second, a genuine desire to meet
Apr 15 2019
Ten Tips To Experience the Wonders of Iceland
The secret is out that Iceland is incredible; the small city of Reykjavik and the beautiful surrounding area now sees close to 2.5 million visitors a year. The unique landscapes and culture are entrancing – but you’ll
Apr 11 2019
Exploring Amalfi with a Local Guide
Magically suspended between the blue sky and even bluer sea, the Amalfi Coast is a vertical landscape, characterized by a labyrinth of steep staircases and colourful homes that connect mountains with sea. Bright yellow
Apr 09 2019
With Space Travel imminent, ToursByLocals launches private tours on Mars
ToursByLocals Signs up First Martian Tour Guides in Push to Expand Private Tour Offerings (Vancouver, British Columbia) – ToursByLocals, the world’s largest private tour provider, today announced that they are expanding
Apr 01 2019
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Today we welcome our Washington DC-based guide Ken, who joins us to offer the inside scoop on DC’s famed Cherry Blossom festival – starting this week!Springtime is rapidly approaching, which means the famed cherry
Mar 19 2019
Things to Do in Porto, Portugal
Porto has a long history as Lisbon's rival to the North, but this enchanting Portuguese city holds its own as a tourist destination - today more than ever. Sitting pretty among the hilly landscape at the mouth of the
Mar 14 2019
The Best Spring Festivals in Southern Europe
Has spring yet sprung yet where you live? Or perhaps you're in the Southern hemisphere, and summertime is easing its way into warm fall days. This "shoulder season" time tends to provide perfect traveling conditions in
Mar 01 2019
Your Top 5 Questions About Russia...Answered!
Are you considering a trip to Moscow or St Petersburg? If so, chances are you have questions about Russia that our guides can answer! They've heard them all, and today our St Petersburg Guide Vadim shares answers to the
Feb 19 2019