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Just a few of our fantastic guides at the London Travel Show in 2018

ToursByLocals 2019 Travel Show Schedule - Free Tickets!

In 2019, ToursByLocals will be sending company representatives to 10 travel shows in North America and one in Europe. Each show expects between 20,000 – 30,000 enthusiastic travellers to attend, all looking for

Nov 21 2018

Guide Huda in Abu Dhabi

ToursByLocals Review of the Month

Each month we compile a shortlist of our favourite reviews from travelers - those reviews that speak to a particularly special or exceptional experience with a local guide, and share it among all staff. It's a great

Nov 07 2018

The Brooklyn Bridge...see it in a different way with Bill's tip.

Seven New Ways to Enjoy New York

New York City is a destination that keeps on giving. No matter how many times you visit, the city stays ever fresh, ever fascinating, ever changing...and endlessly appealing.Our guides there certainly think so. Despite

Nov 06 2018

Balloons and breakfast in Glasgow

It's Official: We've Turned 10!

We've officially made it to 2-digits! Yesterday ToursByLocals turned ten years old, and our offices around the world each celebrated in their own unique style.We kicked off the anniversary with a special announcement in

Oct 26 2018

Travelers Matt and Cathie Odom, with Sara Cooke and Caesar Cypriano

Celebrating One Million Travelers!

So something pretty exciting happened at ToursByLocals this weekend: we celebrated ONE MILLION travelers going on tour with us!The timing couldn’t be better, as in 10 days we’ll be celebrating our ten-year anniversary.

Oct 15 2018

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Giving the Gift of Travel

Gift Certificates from ToursByLocals Many of us struggle to find the "perfect" gift, whether it's for a birthday, retirement, wedding, or holiday. As we get older (and wiser?) many of us begin to question the abundance

Oct 11 2018

Look up...our billboard video playing at Broadway and 43rd.

Ten Year Anniversary Contest!

We're turning a decade! That's right...On October 25th, ToursByLocals is celebrating 10 years of being in business with the world's most incredible guides and travellers. When we first launched our website, back in

Sep 30 2018

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ToursByLocals Review of the Month

Did you know we read every single review our travelers leave for their guides? On average, it's around 3500 a month, the vast majority of them 5 stars. Each month we compile a shortlist of our favourites - those reviews

Sep 19 2018

Munich's Marienplatz

Five Ways to Enjoy Munich

Our guides in Munich love their city. And who can blame them? In the Bavarian capital, you're as likely to stumble upon ancient folklore as you are a sleek BMW - history and modern prosperity greet you at every corner.

Sep 12 2018

Local Cheesemonger in Borough Market

Discover London's Best Markets

Fall is a lovely time to visit London. The autumn skies are cool and crisp, making the option of city strolls and cozy cafes equally attractive. In November, after dark, Oxford Street (and countless other shopping

Sep 07 2018

Exploring Jewish history in Malta

Your Guide to Jewish Heritage Tours

Jewish history spans all parts of the globe, and many of our travelers are curious to uncover the past and present-day Jewish experience in the places they visit. ToursByLocals guides around the world offer tours that

Aug 31 2018

RIng-Tailed Lemurs

Ten Lemur Species in Madagascar – and where to find them

Madagascar is home to an abundance of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. The island has been isolated from other landmasses for 88 million years, allowing wildlife to evolve in unique and distinct ways.

Aug 21 2018