Travel Blog list
Discover the Magic of Rome during Jubilee Year 2025
Rome, the Eternal City, is set to shine even brighter in 2025 as it welcomes millions of visitors for the Jubilee Year. This extraordinary event, steeped in centuries of tradition, offers a unique opportunity to
Dec 11 2024
Experience a taste of European Christmas markets closer to home
Christmas markets are a big draw for travellers to Europe; river cruises continue to run through the late fall and early winter months, with entire sailings dedicated to visiting the liveliest town centres, decked out
Nov 26 2024
ToursByLocals 2025 Travel Trends Report
ToursByLocals recently surveyed 1,000 Americans ages 21 - 90 with an interest in travel. The data below offers a look at the shifting desires and emerging priorities shaping how Americans will explore the world next
Oct 30 2024
Insider Tips for your trip to Athens
Meet local guide Jenny in Athens! Born and raised in the Greek capital, she’s a true Athenian with a rich family history rooted in the ancient city, and a love of food, history and exploring. Planning a trip to Athens
Oct 11 2024
Local guide Gulay shares her Tokyo tips
Gulay moved to Japan five years ago, after a decade of working as a local guide in Turkey. She was drawn to the culture, and the mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity that distinguishes Japan, and especially
Sep 24 2024
How to find your perfect guide match on ToursByLocals
Flights booked? Check. Hotels reserved? Check. Tours booked? Um... Not yet. In the throes of pre-vacation planning it can be easy to sideline what you are actually going to do once you touch down in your chosen
Sep 20 2024
Meet Local Guide Ugur in Istanbul
We’re joined today by local guide Uğur in Istanbul. Since 2012, Ugur has been guiding people all over Turkey, to Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Troy - and of course on in depth day tours of his home city of
Sep 17 2024
How to search by tour type
The guides on ToursByLocals are immensely creative. They love the places they live, and have figured out all sorts of ways to share their favourite parts of their cities, towns and regions with travellers. This means
Sep 11 2024
How to Customize any Tour
Private tours are fabulous for a number of reasons: you’re spending time with a friendly local, instead of following a flag in a crowd of people; you’re going at your own pace, having real conversations and feeling like
Sep 10 2024
Making Travel More Accessible - how private tours open up the world
Travelling when you have mobility challenges, or are with someone who does, can sometimes feel a bit like organizing a world tour for rock stars—there’s a lot of planning, special accommodations, and VIP treatment
Sep 06 2024
Unforgettable tours for music lovers
When you think about travel, it’s easy to picture iconic landmarks, stunning landscapes, and delicious food. But there’s another way to experience a place that’s just as powerful—through its music. Music has a way of
Aug 08 2024
How to plan your first safari with ToursByLocals
If you've made the decision to go on an African safari, you're probably ready to roll up your sleeves and get planning! And travel planning is often half the fun, right? Yet planning a safari is a bit of a different
Aug 02 2024