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Edwin, a guide in Cusco, frequently takes travellers multi-day tours to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

How to Book a Multi-Day Tour

ToursByLocals is best known for helping travellers make the absolute most of a single day. Every year, the guides on our platform take travellers on tens of thousands of tours all over the world, ranging anywhere from 2

Apr 20 2023

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The Best Day Trips From London

London is one of the most exciting cities in the world, and it's nearly impossible to run out of things to do as a resident or visitor. But there are some absolutely enchanting areas located just a short train or car

Apr 17 2023

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Five Greek Islands You Won’t Want to Leave

If you’re dreaming of breathtaking views, crystal-clear water, picturesque architecture, quaint villages, incredible sunsets, a refreshing sea breeze, laid-back island life, and of course, fresh tzatziki... Greece is

Apr 10 2023

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How Can Hiring a Local Guide Make my Travel More Sustainable?

As Earth Day approaches, we like to take the opportunity to focus our conversations around what sustainable travel looks like, and what you can do to enjoy the joys of travel, while also lightening your travel

Mar 25 2023

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What to See (and What to Eat!) on a trip to Kyoto, Japan

Did you know the Japanese city of Kyoto is nearly 1500 years old? Founded in the year 794 AD, Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years until Tokyo took over that role in 1868. During its time as the capital,

Mar 17 2023

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How to Plan a 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

Mar 16 2023

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How to Stay Grounded in the World’s Biggest Cities

Travelling to new cities gets our adrenalin running, with their array of unfamiliar sights, sounds, tastes, experiences, and opportunities constantly on offer. You get to come face-to-face with the iconic views and

Mar 14 2023

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Five Fun Day Trips from Mexico City

What do you get if you combine the populations of Scotland, Cyprus, Denmark, Costa Rica and New Zealand?Nope, not the punchline to a terrible dad joke; the number of people in each of these countries added together is

Mar 09 2023

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When is the best time of year to go on a safari?

So you're thinking about booking a safari? It's an adventure we believe every adventurous traveller should aspire to! There are lots of big questions that surface quickly when planning this sort of trip, and one of the

Mar 07 2023

Join Rob in his London Black Cab

Touring in Style – Classic Cars!

We’re frequently asked by travelers whether the tours on ToursByLocals include transportation. Yes, always! (Unless, of course, it’s the type of walking tour that requires nothing more than your two feet.) Typically the

Mar 01 2023

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Deep Dive into our Cancellation Policy

When you book a travel activity, you never plan on cancelling it. But as the past couple years have shown us, having clear and fair cancellation options in place is absolutely essential when it comes to making trip

Mar 01 2023

"Hanami" - cherry blossom viewing season in Japan

Japan's Best Places for Cherry Blossoms

When much of North America remains buried under ice and snow, the first Japanese cherry blossoms are already unveiling their frothy pink petals on the island of Okinawa. Here, cherry blossom season begins as early as

Feb 22 2023