We enjoyed Rio and a lot of that was due to our excellent guide, Rose
Rose knows and cares about her city (its sites, history and the latest) and could do tours under many different themes Over three days, we saw well known sites but also less advertised areas such as Niteroi and the botanical gardens Rose shares her insights enthusiastically which contributed greatly to our experience Her English is excellent She was reliable and accommodated our interests (we saw everything we had agreed to see in our planning with her) including interesting meal stops Highly recommended!
We were a group of 4, arriving on a cruise ship for a stop in Korea We were met at the port by Joonuck, our guide for the day In a word, Joonuck was excellent, truly showing us Busan and Korea through his eyesWe visited areas that would not be on most "standard" tours, which is what we had hopedThere was a nice mix of new and old BusanWe also learned more about Korea and the Korean War, another bonusOur lunch was excellent, probably the best of our toursbylocals tours; courses of excellent, local and LOTS of foodI would definitely use Joonuck and toursbylocals again
We used ToursByLocals on a recent trip to Italy We found a terrific private guide on their site for a day tour in Ravenna Italy Our guide, Cinzia, was amazing She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Ravenna and all of the churches with their MosaicsShe answered lots of questions and provided background to make the visit more fascinatingShe was personable and friendly about living in Ravenna and in ItalyWe saw everything we wanted and moreI can't recommend enough that you include Cinzia as your guide in Ravenna or Bologna
The website ToursByLocal is very easy to use, provides lots of choice, gives lots of opportunity to give feedback and makes it very easy to pay All-in-all a great website and a great vehicle to find private guides all over the world
Can't imagine seeing Pompeii for the first time without the expert guidance of EmilianoHe made the experience come alive with his insights into the lives of the people who lived during the time of the disasterHis working knowledge of the site adds details to the continuing excavationGreat experience, thanks to an amazing guide
Tonka our guide was so goodShe gave us so much interesting history and answered all our questionsSince we walk slow and need rest stops she took the time with us never making us feel like she did not have the time or rushedThe tour itself was very good and we were able to set it up the way we wantedThank You
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This was the best tour we have ever taken! The extra history and information about New York was just what we wantedRon took the time to find out what we wanted in the tour and delivered that and much moreHe is very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable about this cityI would recommend Ron and this tour to anyone visiting New YorkThank you so much!
January 9, myself and my friend took the Boston Experience tourWe had a great timeOur tour guide Peter Bwas extremely knowledgeable about the cityI am a local resident and my friend was from Maine and has never been to Boston and wanted to have a tourHe was also amazed at how well Peter could maneuver the city streetsI would recommend to anyone to take this tour if you really want to see Boston and learn it's historyWe both give the tour a out of
We were very pleased with Eugenie and will use her again for future toursNot only did she miracously get us into Versailles during a very busy period we were able to hear her and follow her at a good pace even though it was packedShe pointed out some interesting facts and was knowledgable of the period and history of VersaillesShe even tried to help us locate and book a decent restaurant after the tourBeing a mixed group she was able to jump from French to English with ease
My husband and I would unequivocally recommend Patrick as a companion, teacher, educator in all things Japanese during our recent visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone and NaraOur days were filled with history, exercise, interesting and fascinating glimpses of Japanese culture and a gastromic experience to round each day off! We found Patrick shared his time generously not stinting in his dedication to ensure we had a wonderful experience in Japan We were richly endowed with confidence to tackle a few other cities on our own and we were truly blessed to have met him We hope we can return one day soon to drink from this well of inspiration, knowledge and experience
Della ann Peter
Australia
This tour was amazing! The visit to Francisco Carrera Iglesias's workroom was so interestingHis skill in embroidery was excellentI loved learning about how the painted tiles were made, and bought a few at the store next to the museumThe fabric store we visited was jaw droppingAlvero was so knowledgable at every stopThe statue sculptor was so skilled and friendlyAlvero really adapted my tour to my interests
Frank's Full Day Hong Kong Island and Kowloon tour was fantastic! We were a group of did and saw so much in hoursI did not expect Hong Kong to be more than tall buildings but it also has beautiful small parks, open space and so much historyFrank is very knowledgeable, helpful, patient and promptWe also enjoyed have Ringo as our driverIf you have more than day in Hong Kong, I would also recommend Frank's Sai Kung Peninsula and Lantau Island tourAwesome job! Thank you very much Frank!
I recently hired a Tours By Locals guide for a day trip in Kyoto, JapanKeiko is a skilled guide with a great deal of knowledge about Kyoto's unique historyThis was a return visit for me to Kyoto so I was very happy that Keiko showed me new areas of the city I knew nothing aboutOur day included a lot of walking in gardens and parks and exploring historical sites on the Eastern sideWith social time for lunch and coffee/tea breaksHighly recommendedThank you!
My aunt and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jonas Vto the Prehispanic pyramids of Teotihuacan! He is a true professional yet being with him is like you are visiting a friend who is showing you his neighborhood! He is punctual, always accessible by email or by phone and speaks perfect EnglishHis transportation vehicle is new and comfortable
We LOVED our private tour with Jonas V for many reasons but above all it was his love, passion and knowledge of Mexico and it's culture and people which truly made our experience more than we could have expectedHe explained the history of the sites we visited in a way that opened discussion for many related topics.....it was obvious that Jonas does not deliver his tours by roteHe offers a wonderful alternative of meaningful and active learning in his tour He was open to questions and eager to share his vast knowledge of the sites we visited One of my fondest memories of our tour, and a fine example of his great sense of humor, is the physical demonstration I got after asking a question related to a ritual ball game played I had asked why it was so important that the inhabitants used their hips during the game......Jonas thoughtfully considered the question for a moment, cleared a small area next to where we were standing, and proceeded to physically demonstrate the action by sliding across the ground to illustrate the need of hitting the ball with one's hip in order to keep the ball aloft while playing this ancient game!!!!!!!
Jonas never hurried us ....he kept the agenda moving forward..not because he had a finish time for the day in mind but because he wanted us to experience everything that he had planned for us before the day ended!!!! He wanted us to have the FULL experience!
If you are going to the Pyramids, day tours in Mexico or extended holidays in Mexico I can't imagine doing it with anyone else other than Jonas V
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june 9th,
again we used ***! last time was with my girlfriend, this time with family and she somehow made it a totally different, interesting experience...we are still talking about the toursaw many 'out of the way' places and she emailed us after the tour to give us more places we might like to go to
she is smart, loves what she does and is enjoyable to be with!
stars
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We were only in Paris for a short periodAnne was simply fantastic, in that short hours we were with her, we were imparted with rich knowledge on Montmartre and its rich history, we saw sights like the the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the surrounding where artists gathered, we had a chance to taste the lovely croissantsShe took us on the Metro and showed us Notre Dame another site rich with history
Simply awesome go do it, it is worth every $
We had the most magnificent day with AllieAllie is a truly unique and special person with seemingly unlimited knowledge about the Cape Twon areaHe gave us an insight of Cape Town that only a local could giveA perfect end to a truly wonderful holiday in a truly magical placeThank you Allie!
Star is not high enough for the level of satisfaction & service we received from CaesarWe were on a layover in San Fran to Maui and it just so happened to be Super Bowl weekendCaesar arrived early and handed out water bottles which was a welcome treat after flying all dayHe showed us so many wonderful sights that we could never have seen on our own in a month! He was very friendly, courteous and informativeCaesar took several pictures of us for our albumHe was awesomeHighly recommend!!
Prior to a recent cruise I booked six shore excursions with Tours by Locals All of the local guides were excellent and we were able to see what we wanted to see in each location at a cost significangly less than if I have book shore excursions offered by the cruise line
Following is my review of one of the six excursions that I booked with Tours by Locals:
We spent two days with Jacques as our tour guide in France and MonacoDue to his knowledge, expertise, and charisma these were two of the most memorable days that we have had touring the worldDuring our first day we told Jacques that we enjoyed smaller villages more than large citiesDuring our second day we visited a very small city founded by the Romans, in which most of the current houses were built during the 1600's and we were the only tourist in townIt was fantastic
We used Tours by Locals in Granada, Spain What an amazing experience!!
Gayle was delightful! She asked us several questions upon meeting us so that she could tailor the tour just for usWe started out with a "walk and talk" - a quick overview of Spanish life and interesting things along the wayThe restaurants that she chose represented the Spanish tapas tradition and the way she engaged with the staff at the restaurants was truly fun to be a part of
We enjoyed Rio and a lot of that was due to our excellent guide, Rose
Rose knows and cares about her city (its sites, history and the latest) and could do tours under many different themes Over three days, we saw well known sites but also less advertised areas such as Niteroi and the botanical gardens Rose shares her insights enthusiastically which contributed greatly to our experience Her English is excellent She was reliable and accommodated our interests (we saw everything we had agreed to see in our planning with her) including interesting meal stops Highly recommended!
We were a group of 4, arriving on a cruise ship for a stop in Korea We were met at the port by Joonuck, our guide for the day In a word, Joonuck was excellent, truly showing us Busan and Korea through his eyesWe visited areas that would not be on most "standard" tours, which is what we had hopedThere was a nice mix of new and old BusanWe also learned more about Korea and the Korean War, another bonusOur lunch was excellent, probably the best of our toursbylocals tours; courses of excellent, local and LOTS of foodI would definitely use Joonuck and toursbylocals again
We used ToursByLocals on a recent trip to Italy We found a terrific private guide on their site for a day tour in Ravenna Italy Our guide, Cinzia, was amazing She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Ravenna and all of the churches with their MosaicsShe answered lots of questions and provided background to make the visit more fascinatingShe was personable and friendly about living in Ravenna and in ItalyWe saw everything we wanted and moreI can't recommend enough that you include Cinzia as your guide in Ravenna or Bologna
The website ToursByLocal is very easy to use, provides lots of choice, gives lots of opportunity to give feedback and makes it very easy to pay All-in-all a great website and a great vehicle to find private guides all over the world
Can't imagine seeing Pompeii for the first time without the expert guidance of EmilianoHe made the experience come alive with his insights into the lives of the people who lived during the time of the disasterHis working knowledge of the site adds details to the continuing excavationGreat experience, thanks to an amazing guide
Tonka our guide was so goodShe gave us so much interesting history and answered all our questionsSince we walk slow and need rest stops she took the time with us never making us feel like she did not have the time or rushedThe tour itself was very good and we were able to set it up the way we wantedThank You
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This was the best tour we have ever taken! The extra history and information about New York was just what we wantedRon took the time to find out what we wanted in the tour and delivered that and much moreHe is very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable about this cityI would recommend Ron and this tour to anyone visiting New YorkThank you so much!
January 9, myself and my friend took the Boston Experience tourWe had a great timeOur tour guide Peter Bwas extremely knowledgeable about the cityI am a local resident and my friend was from Maine and has never been to Boston and wanted to have a tourHe was also amazed at how well Peter could maneuver the city streetsI would recommend to anyone to take this tour if you really want to see Boston and learn it's historyWe both give the tour a out of
We were very pleased with Eugenie and will use her again for future toursNot only did she miracously get us into Versailles during a very busy period we were able to hear her and follow her at a good pace even though it was packedShe pointed out some interesting facts and was knowledgable of the period and history of VersaillesShe even tried to help us locate and book a decent restaurant after the tourBeing a mixed group she was able to jump from French to English with ease
Very positive experience doing business with TBLTours were as described and a good value
My husband and I would unequivocally recommend Patrick as a companion, teacher, educator in all things Japanese during our recent visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone and NaraOur days were filled with history, exercise, interesting and fascinating glimpses of Japanese culture and a gastromic experience to round each day off! We found Patrick shared his time generously not stinting in his dedication to ensure we had a wonderful experience in Japan We were richly endowed with confidence to tackle a few other cities on our own and we were truly blessed to have met him We hope we can return one day soon to drink from this well of inspiration, knowledge and experience
Della ann Peter
Australia
This tour was amazing! The visit to Francisco Carrera Iglesias's workroom was so interestingHis skill in embroidery was excellentI loved learning about how the painted tiles were made, and bought a few at the store next to the museumThe fabric store we visited was jaw droppingAlvero was so knowledgable at every stopThe statue sculptor was so skilled and friendlyAlvero really adapted my tour to my interests
Frank's Full Day Hong Kong Island and Kowloon tour was fantastic! We were a group of did and saw so much in hoursI did not expect Hong Kong to be more than tall buildings but it also has beautiful small parks, open space and so much historyFrank is very knowledgeable, helpful, patient and promptWe also enjoyed have Ringo as our driverIf you have more than day in Hong Kong, I would also recommend Frank's Sai Kung Peninsula and Lantau Island tourAwesome job! Thank you very much Frank!
I recently hired a Tours By Locals guide for a day trip in Kyoto, JapanKeiko is a skilled guide with a great deal of knowledge about Kyoto's unique historyThis was a return visit for me to Kyoto so I was very happy that Keiko showed me new areas of the city I knew nothing aboutOur day included a lot of walking in gardens and parks and exploring historical sites on the Eastern sideWith social time for lunch and coffee/tea breaksHighly recommendedThank you!
My aunt and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jonas Vto the Prehispanic pyramids of Teotihuacan! He is a true professional yet being with him is like you are visiting a friend who is showing you his neighborhood! He is punctual, always accessible by email or by phone and speaks perfect EnglishHis transportation vehicle is new and comfortable
We LOVED our private tour with Jonas V for many reasons but above all it was his love, passion and knowledge of Mexico and it's culture and people which truly made our experience more than we could have expectedHe explained the history of the sites we visited in a way that opened discussion for many related topics.....it was obvious that Jonas does not deliver his tours by roteHe offers a wonderful alternative of meaningful and active learning in his tour He was open to questions and eager to share his vast knowledge of the sites we visited One of my fondest memories of our tour, and a fine example of his great sense of humor, is the physical demonstration I got after asking a question related to a ritual ball game played I had asked why it was so important that the inhabitants used their hips during the game......Jonas thoughtfully considered the question for a moment, cleared a small area next to where we were standing, and proceeded to physically demonstrate the action by sliding across the ground to illustrate the need of hitting the ball with one's hip in order to keep the ball aloft while playing this ancient game!!!!!!!
Jonas never hurried us ....he kept the agenda moving forward..not because he had a finish time for the day in mind but because he wanted us to experience everything that he had planned for us before the day ended!!!! He wanted us to have the FULL experience!
If you are going to the Pyramids, day tours in Mexico or extended holidays in Mexico I can't imagine doing it with anyone else other than Jonas V
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june 9th,
again we used ***! last time was with my girlfriend, this time with family and she somehow made it a totally different, interesting experience...we are still talking about the toursaw many 'out of the way' places and she emailed us after the tour to give us more places we might like to go to
she is smart, loves what she does and is enjoyable to be with!
stars
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We were only in Paris for a short periodAnne was simply fantastic, in that short hours we were with her, we were imparted with rich knowledge on Montmartre and its rich history, we saw sights like the the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the surrounding where artists gathered, we had a chance to taste the lovely croissantsShe took us on the Metro and showed us Notre Dame another site rich with history
Simply awesome go do it, it is worth every $
We had the most magnificent day with AllieAllie is a truly unique and special person with seemingly unlimited knowledge about the Cape Twon areaHe gave us an insight of Cape Town that only a local could giveA perfect end to a truly wonderful holiday in a truly magical placeThank you Allie!
Star is not high enough for the level of satisfaction & service we received from CaesarWe were on a layover in San Fran to Maui and it just so happened to be Super Bowl weekendCaesar arrived early and handed out water bottles which was a welcome treat after flying all dayHe showed us so many wonderful sights that we could never have seen on our own in a month! He was very friendly, courteous and informativeCaesar took several pictures of us for our albumHe was awesomeHighly recommend!!
Prior to a recent cruise I booked six shore excursions with Tours by Locals All of the local guides were excellent and we were able to see what we wanted to see in each location at a cost significangly less than if I have book shore excursions offered by the cruise line
Following is my review of one of the six excursions that I booked with Tours by Locals:
We spent two days with Jacques as our tour guide in France and MonacoDue to his knowledge, expertise, and charisma these were two of the most memorable days that we have had touring the worldDuring our first day we told Jacques that we enjoyed smaller villages more than large citiesDuring our second day we visited a very small city founded by the Romans, in which most of the current houses were built during the 1600's and we were the only tourist in townIt was fantastic
We used Tours by Locals in Granada, Spain What an amazing experience!!
Gayle was delightful! She asked us several questions upon meeting us so that she could tailor the tour just for usWe started out with a "walk and talk" - a quick overview of Spanish life and interesting things along the wayThe restaurants that she chose represented the Spanish tapas tradition and the way she engaged with the staff at the restaurants was truly fun to be a part of