Travel Blog list
Two Thousand Guides!
We've been creeping closer towards a milestone for the last few months, and today we nudged over the line: we now have 2001 local guide-partners at ToursByLocals!We could have reached this number faster, of course. We
Apr 26 2017
Why Military History Buffs Need to Visit Quebec City
Bienvenue à Quebec! Canada's oldest city is also its most charming. With winding cobbled streets, centuries-old stone houses and a lively sense of joie de vivre filling the air, Quebec City is a wonderful place to
Apr 24 2017
Lights, Camera, Wicklow! Go Behind the Scenes in Ireland
The lush rolling hills of county Wicklow, Ireland appeal to more than just travellers – the film industry is also enamoured with the idyllic scenery, and more than 300 films have been shot here! Here to tell us a few
Apr 13 2017
Short on Time? How to Visit Vancouver in 3 hours
Many people come to Vancouver having left very little time to explore the city. Often they're about to board an Alaska-bound cruise, or are taking a trip across the water to Vancouver Island. This Canadian city is home
Apr 10 2017
Tips for Tip-Toeing Through the Tulips: How to See Holland's Best Blooms
Have you ever been to the Netherlands during tulip blooming time? The explosion of colour heralds springtime like nothing else. Our Dutch guides know where and when to find Holland’s best and brightest blooms, and today
Apr 08 2017
Five Reasons to Hire A Local Guide
If you’re new to ToursByLocals, you might wonder: what’s all the fuss about? Is a local guide really going to add that much value to my trip? Maybe I should just save the money and explore on my own…or hop on one of
Apr 07 2017
The Dresden Miracle...and other stories
Welcome to the Saxon capital of Dresden. Sitting on the banks of the Elbe, this German city of soaring spires and stunning Baroque domes strikes a breathtaking silhouette from the river's north shore. Those who live
Mar 28 2017
Tips for Visiting Santorini
Santorini is synonymous with “picture perfect”. Cobalt skies and whitewashed houses perch high above the Aegean Sea, making the island one of Greece’s most iconic sights. Are you planning a trip here? Read on to see
Mar 22 2017
Summer 2017's "Hot" Destinations
Attending travel shows every winter provides us with solid insight into where travelers are planning to go that year. In the past 10 weeks, we’ve been to ten shows across the US and UK, and with every traveler we speak
Mar 15 2017
A Guide's Invitation to Visit Nigeria
Some of our guides face different challenges than others. For a guide in London, Rome or Barcelona, there’s little need to convince travelers to come to their city. For guides in other parts of the world, places like
Mar 13 2017
See Another Side of Split, Croatia
Imagine a city built not only around, but inside the shell of a 2000-year old Roman emperor's palace. Throw in a mountain backdrop and coastal setting lapped by the sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Not a
Mar 09 2017
Three Crowd-Free Alternatives to Italy's Tourist Hotspots
Of the 157 countries where we have guides, where do you think we book the most tours? The answer is Italy, by a landslide.It’s not surprising. With some of the world’s most remarkable architecture, art, food, history,
Mar 01 2017