My son and I booked a Munich city tour with Stefan and asked him to focus on the 3rd Reich years.The tour was outstandingWe mostly walked, but there were a couple of locations a bit further away so we took local buses as wellStefan's knowledge was vast and he took us to places that aren't necessarily in guidebooksIt was quite interactive, with discussions of current political events as wellAnd we even stopped for a beer at the Christmas marketGreat tour!
Walter is energetic, lively and passionate about his cityAs newcomers to Singapore, we knew very littleWalter filled the gap nicely while taking us around and showing us the key sitesMore importantly than just seeing the sites, Walter told us the story, gave us the background and provided a narrative that brought meaning to what we were seeing
Riccardo was an EXCELLENT guidePersonable and kind, he also has established all of the right connections within the tourism industry to make the experience seamless for his customersHe is an expert; his professional and educational background and his status as a local all added to that, and he clearly keeps current with developments in archaeology, history, natural history and other aspects of Sardinian cultureHe added a trip to see a wonderful view of Cagliari to our itinerary to end a perfect day
What a wonderful tour of Sao Paulo! Denis was fantastic!.....everything a guide should beSo friendly, and incredibly informative and interestingWe went to all the places I had requested....and more!And all along the way Denis gave - where necessary - a commentary that was both interesting and fascinatingHe knows and loves his city! It was a memorable day, made all the more enjoyable by Denis! Thanks so much, Denis, for guiding us to get to know and enjoy your amazing city!
We did a full day tour of BA and Tigre delta with AndresIt was an amazing introduction to the city as we got to explore lots of neighborhoods and learned accompanying historyThe ride in the delta was a great way to relax and enjoy this town from a view of a localThanks Andres for a memorable day
An excellent tour that provides a general overview of the areaOur guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and very informativeWe were able to ride to an area,walk around, pause for photos etcI highly recommend this tour
Maike was an outstanding guide for our tour of Malaga and MijasShe customized our tour to accommodate my father's failing mobility, and she was a delightful source of informationShe assessed our desires as the tour progressed, and offered us various optionsWe ended our tour by going for a fish lunch at her favorite beach barShe had spoken about it to us, and we later asked if she would take us thereShe willingly obliged, and it was just a wonderful time! Maike is a pro!
We are a group of from CaliforniaWe enjoyed our day tour of Seoul led by Hyosang (Chris) very muchChris is very knowlegeable and able to communicate important facts and historyHe was also very flexible in working with a large group and facing inclement weatherAdd his ability to interact successfully with each person in our groupIt made for an enjoyable experienceWe highly recommend Chris
This company is exemplary Every contact was very positive with so much assistance The importance of good service was always foremost and was carried through from the initial booking of the tour to the actual tour and the very excellent tour guide who escorted us through Yorkshire, England We travel extensively so will certainly use them in the future Hats off to the 'pursuit of excellence' by ToursByLocals
This is an excellent tour to go around the Northern Laos including KongLor CaveAll of the activities in this tour were very well organized by ChansayThe transport was comfortable with the professional driver-PanChansay is a professional, friendly and impeccable guideHe knows very well what tourists want and needMy friends and I acquired lots of knowledge about Laos from Chansay, and enjoyed a lot in this tourIt is a wonderful experienceThanks so much!
I have used TBL in the past, and once again it proved to be a wise investmentMy guide, Simone, patiently waited for me at the airport even though my flight was considerably delayedOnce I arrived, Simone showed me the time of my life, making me feel like a local myselfI truly felt the Carnival energy of RioAlso, hats off to our driver, Roni, who was a really nice guySimone was very creative in making sure I saw all that I wanted and more, making it an unforgettable experienceThanks Simone :-)
Frank is great guide! He told us lots information about Busan while being passionate and friendlyHe drove us to a local noodle restaurant for their famous hot kimchiThe food is greatThanks Frank!
My wife and I could not be happier with the tour/service provided to us by Djanyfor our tour of Quebec City From assisting my handicapped needs to tailoring the tour to suit our desires, her services were outstandingHer knowledge of history and ability to relate this information was impeccableHer work made our visit an unforgettable experienceHer command of both French and English is outstandingWe would enthusiastically recommend Djany for any one wanting the very best guide service for this tour We appreciate ToursByLocals.com providing access to such a high quality and caring guide
It was a fun day spent with LeonardoHe chose two great wineries which were not on the usual route and we were impressed by bothNot only were the wines great but the lunch was fabulous and getting to know about the area and seeing the scenery added to the experienceThe approach taken at the Emiliana Winery will stay with us forever Not only was this tour excellent but we have used Tours By Locals several times in different countries and have never been disappointed We recommend Tours By Locals to all our friends who travel
Jacky's Hong Kong tour was great! With the use of public transportation and lots of walking, Jacky took us to areas in the city we would never have visited on our ownWe were able to visit some cool tourist attractions tooJacky took the tour last minute and with minimal prior input from us and unexpected rain, he was able to put together a tour that was insightful and thoroughI highly recommend Jacky as a tour guide while visiting Hong Kong I also highly recommend using ToursByLocals.com to locate a tour guide in the city you're visiting I'm very appreciative of them locating a replacement guide last minute when my original guide became ill and required surgery They communicated with me regularly and arranged for Jacky to be our guide
Victor picked four of us up at the Valparaiso cruise ship terminal and took us on an all day visit to Valparaiso (city of murals!), Vin del Mar, lunch on the road and then SantiagoDropped us - and our luggage - at the Santiago airportFirst class all the wayInformative and personable guideLet us get out and walk in scenic areasHad lunch at an out-of-the-way little restaurant with traditional Chilean fareExcellent (as was the wine!) This works really well if you are getting off a cruise ship in Valparaiso in the AM (we were on Cunard) and don't have a flight out until evening from SantiagoAll four of us would like to go back and have Victor take us to the wine country!
Balint accepted our business with just a few hours notice and we are so glad he did! He picked us up in his very nice BMW bearing gifts of water and chocolates, then drove us around Budapest accommodating our requests and suggesting "do not miss" stopsOur three hours with him covered more than we had seen/experienced in our previous two days in the cityHe was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and conscientiousstars!
From the start, when planning this customized tour both to see some less-traveled sites and to accomodate one with slower mobility, Ennio was enthusiastic, easy to work with, creative in planningIn the end it was just two of us on the tour, and Ennio graciously helped us switch the plansOn the tour, he was the best - with background in art history and years as a guide, he spoke unscripted and energetically, integrating and enlivening the history and religion and architecture of all the sitesHe was personable and upbeat and attentive to our interests Grazie mille, Ennio! We will use ToursByLocals again
We booked our tour guide Stefan through ToursByLocals and the whole experience was greatStefan is a wonderful guide! We spent a day with him on the Golden Circle tour and had a great timeWe learned so much from him; his knowledge on everything Iceland is impressive and amazing! His van was very comfortable (we were adults) and he was sensitive to all our needsHe has a very warm personality and a good sense of humor - the perfect ingredients for a GREAT tour.(He is also a very good driver.) We highly recommend him as a guide for anyone looking to have a fantastic experience in Iceland
My partner and I took in Taroko Gorge, the scenic drive from Hualien to Taichung, and a trip to Jiufen with our guide Kevin **Kevin designed a truly memorable tour for us - a terrific time of hiking, walking and sightseeing, delicious treats of indigenous, local, simple and exquisite cuisines, and a delightful mix of art appreciation and craft making, too! We experienced his principle of living a life of unlimited possibilities when he's unafraid of trying new ideas and making what seem like effortless changes to suit our needs and interestsOnly four days with Kevin, but we've built a friendship that will last a long time
My son and I booked a Munich city tour with Stefan and asked him to focus on the 3rd Reich years.The tour was outstandingWe mostly walked, but there were a couple of locations a bit further away so we took local buses as wellStefan's knowledge was vast and he took us to places that aren't necessarily in guidebooksIt was quite interactive, with discussions of current political events as wellAnd we even stopped for a beer at the Christmas marketGreat tour!
Walter is energetic, lively and passionate about his cityAs newcomers to Singapore, we knew very littleWalter filled the gap nicely while taking us around and showing us the key sitesMore importantly than just seeing the sites, Walter told us the story, gave us the background and provided a narrative that brought meaning to what we were seeing
Riccardo was an EXCELLENT guidePersonable and kind, he also has established all of the right connections within the tourism industry to make the experience seamless for his customersHe is an expert; his professional and educational background and his status as a local all added to that, and he clearly keeps current with developments in archaeology, history, natural history and other aspects of Sardinian cultureHe added a trip to see a wonderful view of Cagliari to our itinerary to end a perfect day
What a wonderful tour of Sao Paulo! Denis was fantastic!.....everything a guide should beSo friendly, and incredibly informative and interestingWe went to all the places I had requested....and more!And all along the way Denis gave - where necessary - a commentary that was both interesting and fascinatingHe knows and loves his city! It was a memorable day, made all the more enjoyable by Denis! Thanks so much, Denis, for guiding us to get to know and enjoy your amazing city!
We did a full day tour of BA and Tigre delta with AndresIt was an amazing introduction to the city as we got to explore lots of neighborhoods and learned accompanying historyThe ride in the delta was a great way to relax and enjoy this town from a view of a localThanks Andres for a memorable day
An excellent tour that provides a general overview of the areaOur guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and very informativeWe were able to ride to an area,walk around, pause for photos etcI highly recommend this tour
Maike was an outstanding guide for our tour of Malaga and MijasShe customized our tour to accommodate my father's failing mobility, and she was a delightful source of informationShe assessed our desires as the tour progressed, and offered us various optionsWe ended our tour by going for a fish lunch at her favorite beach barShe had spoken about it to us, and we later asked if she would take us thereShe willingly obliged, and it was just a wonderful time! Maike is a pro!
We are a group of from CaliforniaWe enjoyed our day tour of Seoul led by Hyosang (Chris) very muchChris is very knowlegeable and able to communicate important facts and historyHe was also very flexible in working with a large group and facing inclement weatherAdd his ability to interact successfully with each person in our groupIt made for an enjoyable experienceWe highly recommend Chris
This company is exemplary Every contact was very positive with so much assistance The importance of good service was always foremost and was carried through from the initial booking of the tour to the actual tour and the very excellent tour guide who escorted us through Yorkshire, England We travel extensively so will certainly use them in the future Hats off to the 'pursuit of excellence' by ToursByLocals
This is an excellent tour to go around the Northern Laos including KongLor CaveAll of the activities in this tour were very well organized by ChansayThe transport was comfortable with the professional driver-PanChansay is a professional, friendly and impeccable guideHe knows very well what tourists want and needMy friends and I acquired lots of knowledge about Laos from Chansay, and enjoyed a lot in this tourIt is a wonderful experienceThanks so much!
I have used TBL in the past, and once again it proved to be a wise investmentMy guide, Simone, patiently waited for me at the airport even though my flight was considerably delayedOnce I arrived, Simone showed me the time of my life, making me feel like a local myselfI truly felt the Carnival energy of RioAlso, hats off to our driver, Roni, who was a really nice guySimone was very creative in making sure I saw all that I wanted and more, making it an unforgettable experienceThanks Simone :-)
Frank is great guide! He told us lots information about Busan while being passionate and friendlyHe drove us to a local noodle restaurant for their famous hot kimchiThe food is greatThanks Frank!
My wife and I could not be happier with the tour/service provided to us by Djanyfor our tour of Quebec City From assisting my handicapped needs to tailoring the tour to suit our desires, her services were outstandingHer knowledge of history and ability to relate this information was impeccableHer work made our visit an unforgettable experienceHer command of both French and English is outstandingWe would enthusiastically recommend Djany for any one wanting the very best guide service for this tour We appreciate ToursByLocals.com providing access to such a high quality and caring guide
It was a fun day spent with LeonardoHe chose two great wineries which were not on the usual route and we were impressed by bothNot only were the wines great but the lunch was fabulous and getting to know about the area and seeing the scenery added to the experienceThe approach taken at the Emiliana Winery will stay with us forever Not only was this tour excellent but we have used Tours By Locals several times in different countries and have never been disappointed We recommend Tours By Locals to all our friends who travel
Jacky's Hong Kong tour was great! With the use of public transportation and lots of walking, Jacky took us to areas in the city we would never have visited on our ownWe were able to visit some cool tourist attractions tooJacky took the tour last minute and with minimal prior input from us and unexpected rain, he was able to put together a tour that was insightful and thoroughI highly recommend Jacky as a tour guide while visiting Hong Kong I also highly recommend using ToursByLocals.com to locate a tour guide in the city you're visiting I'm very appreciative of them locating a replacement guide last minute when my original guide became ill and required surgery They communicated with me regularly and arranged for Jacky to be our guide
Victor picked four of us up at the Valparaiso cruise ship terminal and took us on an all day visit to Valparaiso (city of murals!), Vin del Mar, lunch on the road and then SantiagoDropped us - and our luggage - at the Santiago airportFirst class all the wayInformative and personable guideLet us get out and walk in scenic areasHad lunch at an out-of-the-way little restaurant with traditional Chilean fareExcellent (as was the wine!) This works really well if you are getting off a cruise ship in Valparaiso in the AM (we were on Cunard) and don't have a flight out until evening from SantiagoAll four of us would like to go back and have Victor take us to the wine country!
Balint accepted our business with just a few hours notice and we are so glad he did! He picked us up in his very nice BMW bearing gifts of water and chocolates, then drove us around Budapest accommodating our requests and suggesting "do not miss" stopsOur three hours with him covered more than we had seen/experienced in our previous two days in the cityHe was extremely knowledgeable, polite, and conscientiousstars!
From the start, when planning this customized tour both to see some less-traveled sites and to accomodate one with slower mobility, Ennio was enthusiastic, easy to work with, creative in planningIn the end it was just two of us on the tour, and Ennio graciously helped us switch the plansOn the tour, he was the best - with background in art history and years as a guide, he spoke unscripted and energetically, integrating and enlivening the history and religion and architecture of all the sitesHe was personable and upbeat and attentive to our interests Grazie mille, Ennio! We will use ToursByLocals again
We booked our tour guide Stefan through ToursByLocals and the whole experience was greatStefan is a wonderful guide! We spent a day with him on the Golden Circle tour and had a great timeWe learned so much from him; his knowledge on everything Iceland is impressive and amazing! His van was very comfortable (we were adults) and he was sensitive to all our needsHe has a very warm personality and a good sense of humor - the perfect ingredients for a GREAT tour.(He is also a very good driver.) We highly recommend him as a guide for anyone looking to have a fantastic experience in Iceland
My partner and I took in Taroko Gorge, the scenic drive from Hualien to Taichung, and a trip to Jiufen with our guide Kevin **Kevin designed a truly memorable tour for us - a terrific time of hiking, walking and sightseeing, delicious treats of indigenous, local, simple and exquisite cuisines, and a delightful mix of art appreciation and craft making, too! We experienced his principle of living a life of unlimited possibilities when he's unafraid of trying new ideas and making what seem like effortless changes to suit our needs and interestsOnly four days with Kevin, but we've built a friendship that will last a long time