ToursByLocals Reviews 

Brian is an excellent guide for Vancouver
Great scenic sights and views. Great communication and personality. Very comfortable vehicle. Very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

The tour guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the area and history of the regions.

Our ToursByLocals guide Alison S. was so witty and approachable that all the disparate ages in our group had a wonderful time! She instantly understood that we wanted a much more interactive tour and worked with us to shape an experience that was creative and memorable. Top marks in all categories, it couldn't have been better!

We really enjoyed our tour with Chie. We appreciated the adjustments during the tour given the heat. The day was a great blend of history and culture. She also made arrangements for a tea ceremony during our day which we enjoyed very much.

We absolutely loved this experience. Mahara is a great guide to all things Virgin River. We enjoyed seeing all of the set locations. Jack’s Bar and Mel’s cabin were standouts and so surreal to see them and be there. Mahara also provided great info related to Vancouver and its history which was informative and interesting. We also enjoyed her knowledge of nature, birds, and plants. The falls and forests were spectacular and would have been worth the tour even if you weren’t a Virgin River fan. Don’t hesitate on this one. You will love it.

My husband and I had an incredible experience with ALFREDO on our full-day customized city tour of Lima. From the moment he picked us up, his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm for his city were evident.

ALFREDO tailored the tour to our interests, ensuring we saw both the iconic landmarks and some hidden gems that we never would have discovered on our own. His deep knowledge of Lima's history, culture, architecture, and local traditions made every stop engaging and meaningful. He was happy to answer our questions and shared fascinating stories that brought the city to life.

What truly set ALFREDO apart was his warm personality and genuine passion for providing an exceptional experience. He was flexible, attentive, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. We never felt rushed and appreciated how he adapted the itinerary to maximize our time and enjoyment.

If you are visiting Lima and want a personalized, informative, and memorable tour, we highly recommend ALFREDO. Thanks to him, our day in Lima was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru!

Darcy & Sherry Gagne

Kaoru O was an amazing guide. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and a delightful person to spend two days with in Tokyo!
She got me everywhere. I wanted to go, and we traveled by subways and walkways. Highly recommend her.

We had a great day with Gabriel with Tours by Locals. He picked us up at the port and drove us to Whistler with stops at waterfalls and scenic views. His van comfortably fit 8 of us with lots of luggage. He was full of interesting facts and information about the areas we visited. At the end of the day, he dropped us at our hotel. It was exactly what we were hoping for.

Wonderful tour of Quebec City by Etienne! He was professional, informative and flexible to our needs. Highly recommend!

Great to get all the insights from Anne Sophie. She and her family are from the area and she is very interested to share all her stories

Sunday is the best, she’s the most interesting and knowledgeable tour guide ever.

This was GOLDEN CIRCLE Private TOUR with BLUE LAGOON

I would like to take the time and effort to share our memorable experience with our Guide IngoLFur

TRANSPORTATION: Well-maintained new Mercedes SUV Impeccably clean and spotless interiors

DRIVING: Safe Driver. Followed road & traffic rules Made us feel safe right from get go to the time he dropped us off at our hotel

PERSONALITY For starts, I would characterize him A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Was punctual for our pickup from Cruise Terminal Without any hesitation loaded out suitcases into vehicle Very knowledgeable Mild mannered and soft spoken Right at the beginning explained in detail the Itinerary for the day Provided vital information (along with tips and good-to-know) before arriving at a specific location Was sensitive to our personal tastes and choices, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time Shared his personal experiences along the way

To summarize . . . . . made us feel our interaction was more like meeting a long-lost friend after many years, and not like a commercial interaction AMAZING EXPERIENCE and I would like to HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We booked with Andrej through ToursbyLocals for a cruise stop in Progresso. I searched for a long while for an archeologist who could bring the past to life for my family. Toursbylocals really came through on connecting us with just the experience I hoped for. Andrej maximized our time in the region for the day and personalized a tour for my family of three kids (9, 14, & 17) and two adults. He kept the youngest to the eldest engaged. He was attentive and sensitive to when each of them had questions or comments and listened as intently to them as to mom and dad. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the local history. We went back in time to colonial Merida, visited the square, the Cathedral and then walked through the market where we had cochinita pibil, dragon fruit and yellow mango. We also found vanilla, salt, and honey to bring home with us, the latter two which the area is well known for. After we were refreshed, we headed to Dzibilchaltun where there is a new museum but we enjoyed all of our time there exploring some of the oldest historical sites in the Yucatan. The van he rented he apologized for being a bit too large but the teens didn't mind at all. I can't wait to come back to the region and explore more sites. Be prepared with cash for the market and also for gratitude. You cannot find a better tour company or a better local guide for your family!

Knowledeable guide, great with family (10 and 14), and lots of fun.

What an amazing day! We didn't just see Stonehenge, Avesbury and the Roman Baths, James took us inside the heads of the people behind them.

We don't know why Neolithic peoples built massive stone circles, but James helped us feel the enormity of the task and the deep reverence which must have driven them.

We didn't just hear stories about the Roman Baths, James placed us within the Roman world and framed the experience from the perspective of those who came there to heal and appeal to the gods.

James is so much more than a tour guide! His unique approach creates a deeply personal experience.

Don't miss the chance to travel through time with him!

Tour guide Erin was very knowledgeable of the history of Providence and made the experience fun and educational.

Professional tour guide, Olga, who shared a wealth of knowledge about Riga and Latvia. My husband and I had limited mobility, so our 4 hour tour included a car tour around Riga. The history of this town and country was amazing and we were able to go into all the different districts in Riga, and see all the main tourist sites. Highly recommended!

Great driver. Personable, articulate, and excellent command of the English language. Very knowledgeable of history, the area
(Where to park, the best local restaurants and had great suggestions)

We had a great day exploring Mexico with our tour guide Saul with Tulaka Mexican Travel. We booked a private tour with Saul and he took our family zip lining, to a cenote and snorkeling in ocean. After that he took us to a local restaurant to try authentic Mexican food. For any families traveling to Mexico, we highly recommend booking a private tour that allows you to experience the day on your own schedule. We arrived to the zip lining and cenote early in the morning before all of the crowds arrived and had the whole place to ourselves. During the snorkeling, our daughter didn’t want to get in the water so Saul stayed back to watch her while my husband and I got our own private snorkeling tour. We then were able to choose from multiple options for lunch and Saul translated and explained the menu options for us. Along with that, Saul took pictures and videos throughout the whole day so we were able to enjoy the day while he captured the moments. You can also tell that Saul has kids because he was very patient and engaging with our daughter. She loved hanging out with him and we all had a memorable day. We highly recommend booking a private tour with Soul to get an immersive experience of Mexico!