I highly recommend Tours by LocalsMy son and I got the most out of our short time in Ireland by choosing Paul [redacted] as our private guide to explore Galway Bay, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Kerry! Our tour was efficient, informative and great fun!
Chamrong was an outstanding guide and a very nice man and a master of the English languageam he was waiting for us at our hotel, superior knowledge of all the dates/kings/religions and even helped us with the local languageCold ice water was to be had throughout the day and we stopped for breakfast and lunchTake this tour with him absolutelyAll the off the beaten path temples: 1:sunrise at Phnom Bakheng 2: Banteay Srei 3:Phnom Bok 4:Banteay Samre 5: Ta Prohm 6: Banteay Kdei 7: Pre Rup sunsetWhen I come back to Siem Reap, I will be using tourbylocals.com
Very knowledgable, careful, and thorough guideKnew a lot about the food and wines of Armenia and GeorgiaAlso knew a lot about the history of both countries would certainly recommend him to anyone else
Great way to see how "real" Bali livesWayan, our guide was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humorHe took us to his home and showed us the customs and style of living in his family compoundWe had a wonderful Balinese lunch in an out of the way restaurant overlooking beautiful jungle with tiered rice paddiesAll in all a great experience
Rosebell arranged customised tour for me in Nairobi and it was beyond my expectations! I wanted to see some graffiti and street art and Rosebell arranged to take me right to the heart of the actionI was so pleased and impressed that at a moment's notice, she could pull this together! Her years of tour guide experience was useful in getting to the strange places I wanted to go toShe told me that she'd never organised a tour quite like this and we both enjoyed our half day out in the cityThanks Rosebell!
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 [redacted]
We had a FANTASTIC time touring with [redacted] on the Sarajevo Under the Siege tour! He was so friendly and informative and you could tell how much he enjoyed relaying all the important history as we browsed the history museumHe also did a great job inserting amazingly interesting personal anecdotes from his life in Sarajevo during and after the warWe left knowing so much more about what it was actually like to live through this tumultuous timeI would highly recommend his tour!
Thank you so much for a wonderful private tour to NiagaraBarry picked us up from our hotel in Toronto and drove us to NiagaraIt was a brilliant dayBarry is so knowledgeable and we learnt and saw so much more than we would have done by ourselvesBarry tailored the tour to our interests and his insights into Niagara and the wider region were fascinatingI would thoroughly recommend taking a private tour to Niagara with Barry
Geovanni was on point, at all timesWith great flexibility, we were able to create an itinerary that was well suited for our groupHis knowledge of the city and its landmarks were enlightening and enabled us to move through NYC swiftlyDo not underestimate the value of having a local help guide you through your adventureThere's a great deal of value in just knowing where to find the most authentic Italian Pizza (not in Little Italy) or the best Indian cuisine! Geovanni is truly a gem!!!
An excellent tour conducted by a superlative guideChandana is intelligent, thoughtful and kindHis comments and commentary provided insight into both contemporary Sri Lanka as well as its rich historyHighly recommended
My sister and I decided to forego the traditional Texas Thanksgiving hooplah and travel to a place we've never been - we picked Budapest and are more than pleased with the choiceWe only had three days to see the sights and opted to go with Tours by LocalsOur choice was Andrea Because of her great tour choiceWe hit a gold mine! Andrea filled our four hours with history, beauty, humor, and political and social insightsShe loves her country but is candid about past missteps and bad judgments.Loved it
WONDERFUL tourwe took a 2-day tour of Jerusalem and then Galilee region and Deganya kibbutzMichel was warm, friendly, knowlegeable, calm, humorous - the perfect guideHis first-hand knowledge was invaluable, and he was even so kind as to go completely out of his way to hand deliver a few items I forgot! If you are looking for a tour guide, look no further
Rafael did an excellent job planning and executing our tour of Cartagena on Feb We had a group of people and the van was very comfortableRafael was on time and did great providing answers to our questions We rate our tour out of
We did the Convict and Peninsula Explorer with Corenna *** Coreena is a wonderful guideShe was quite knowledgeable about local Tasmania and Port Arthur historyIn addition to an extensive tour at Port Arthur, she showed us some beautiful spots along the Tasmanian coastI particularly appreciated also her attentiveness to following up before the trip to make sure we were all set to goI highly recommend her and Tours by Locals to anyone visiting Tasmania
We were a group of four year olds and Adam M was a wonderful person to show us his beautiful city, BudapestHe was fun to be with, extremely knowledgeable, was able to assess our needs and pace and knew Budapest so wellWe had lots of different questions ranging from history, Jewish customs and community, food, restaurants, wine, photography, cycling and so much moreNothing seemed to phase him and he gave us lots of tips and ideas for our week in BudapestI would definitely recommend him
My group had a wonderful time with Stephen, what an adventure, fun filled, so informative, just incredibleAmazing guideA+++++++
Learned so much with Stephen, wish we had been able to write it all downMade our trip special to have a guide so passionate about his country
Colin was a wonderful guide for the northern tour--very personable and enthusiasticBy the end of the day he felt like familyHe has a vast knowledge about so many things that were of interest to our group, which included two 18-year old boysThe stop at the Titanic dry dock was special; we were able to see things most visitors don't learn aboutWe highly recommend Colin for any size group and for any tour he offers
We finished our Hawaii cruise and had approxhrs before needing to be at the airport to leave and submitted a request to Michael for a "mini" tour of Oahu/HonoluluHe provided us with exactly what we were looking for and was so accommodating to pick us up (and our luggage!) from the cruise terminal and provide an amazing tour of local sights and viewpoints plus deliver us to the airport at the endWe were both so impressed with his knowledge of the area and ability to show us what we wanted to see !
Michael was an excellent tour guide, going far beyond what we would have expectedHe was knowledgeable, energetic, kind, and generous with his timeGreat sandwich-maker also! We would definitely take a tour with him again
Meri was extremely knowledgeable about StAugustine and took us on a tour of some of the lesser known back streets as there were 4th grade school children all over the main drag, StGeorge StreetWe learned lots of facts that the average visitor would never run across
I highly recommend Tours by LocalsMy son and I got the most out of our short time in Ireland by choosing Paul [redacted] as our private guide to explore Galway Bay, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Kerry! Our tour was efficient, informative and great fun!
Chamrong was an outstanding guide and a very nice man and a master of the English languageam he was waiting for us at our hotel, superior knowledge of all the dates/kings/religions and even helped us with the local languageCold ice water was to be had throughout the day and we stopped for breakfast and lunchTake this tour with him absolutelyAll the off the beaten path temples: 1:sunrise at Phnom Bakheng 2: Banteay Srei 3:Phnom Bok 4:Banteay Samre 5: Ta Prohm 6: Banteay Kdei 7: Pre Rup sunsetWhen I come back to Siem Reap, I will be using tourbylocals.com
Very knowledgable, careful, and thorough guideKnew a lot about the food and wines of Armenia and GeorgiaAlso knew a lot about the history of both countries would certainly recommend him to anyone else
Great way to see how "real" Bali livesWayan, our guide was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humorHe took us to his home and showed us the customs and style of living in his family compoundWe had a wonderful Balinese lunch in an out of the way restaurant overlooking beautiful jungle with tiered rice paddiesAll in all a great experience
Rosebell arranged customised tour for me in Nairobi and it was beyond my expectations! I wanted to see some graffiti and street art and Rosebell arranged to take me right to the heart of the actionI was so pleased and impressed that at a moment's notice, she could pull this together! Her years of tour guide experience was useful in getting to the strange places I wanted to go toShe told me that she'd never organised a tour quite like this and we both enjoyed our half day out in the cityThanks Rosebell!
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 [redacted]
We had a FANTASTIC time touring with [redacted] on the Sarajevo Under the Siege tour! He was so friendly and informative and you could tell how much he enjoyed relaying all the important history as we browsed the history museumHe also did a great job inserting amazingly interesting personal anecdotes from his life in Sarajevo during and after the warWe left knowing so much more about what it was actually like to live through this tumultuous timeI would highly recommend his tour!
Thank you so much for a wonderful private tour to NiagaraBarry picked us up from our hotel in Toronto and drove us to NiagaraIt was a brilliant dayBarry is so knowledgeable and we learnt and saw so much more than we would have done by ourselvesBarry tailored the tour to our interests and his insights into Niagara and the wider region were fascinatingI would thoroughly recommend taking a private tour to Niagara with Barry
Geovanni was on point, at all timesWith great flexibility, we were able to create an itinerary that was well suited for our groupHis knowledge of the city and its landmarks were enlightening and enabled us to move through NYC swiftlyDo not underestimate the value of having a local help guide you through your adventureThere's a great deal of value in just knowing where to find the most authentic Italian Pizza (not in Little Italy) or the best Indian cuisine! Geovanni is truly a gem!!!
An excellent tour conducted by a superlative guideChandana is intelligent, thoughtful and kindHis comments and commentary provided insight into both contemporary Sri Lanka as well as its rich historyHighly recommended
My sister and I decided to forego the traditional Texas Thanksgiving hooplah and travel to a place we've never been - we picked Budapest and are more than pleased with the choiceWe only had three days to see the sights and opted to go with Tours by LocalsOur choice was Andrea Because of her great tour choiceWe hit a gold mine! Andrea filled our four hours with history, beauty, humor, and political and social insightsShe loves her country but is candid about past missteps and bad judgments.Loved it
WONDERFUL tourwe took a 2-day tour of Jerusalem and then Galilee region and Deganya kibbutzMichel was warm, friendly, knowlegeable, calm, humorous - the perfect guideHis first-hand knowledge was invaluable, and he was even so kind as to go completely out of his way to hand deliver a few items I forgot! If you are looking for a tour guide, look no further
Rafael did an excellent job planning and executing our tour of Cartagena on Feb We had a group of people and the van was very comfortableRafael was on time and did great providing answers to our questions We rate our tour out of
We did the Convict and Peninsula Explorer with Corenna *** Coreena is a wonderful guideShe was quite knowledgeable about local Tasmania and Port Arthur historyIn addition to an extensive tour at Port Arthur, she showed us some beautiful spots along the Tasmanian coastI particularly appreciated also her attentiveness to following up before the trip to make sure we were all set to goI highly recommend her and Tours by Locals to anyone visiting Tasmania
We were a group of four year olds and Adam M was a wonderful person to show us his beautiful city, BudapestHe was fun to be with, extremely knowledgeable, was able to assess our needs and pace and knew Budapest so wellWe had lots of different questions ranging from history, Jewish customs and community, food, restaurants, wine, photography, cycling and so much moreNothing seemed to phase him and he gave us lots of tips and ideas for our week in BudapestI would definitely recommend him
My group had a wonderful time with Stephen, what an adventure, fun filled, so informative, just incredibleAmazing guideA+++++++
Learned so much with Stephen, wish we had been able to write it all downMade our trip special to have a guide so passionate about his country
Colin was a wonderful guide for the northern tour--very personable and enthusiasticBy the end of the day he felt like familyHe has a vast knowledge about so many things that were of interest to our group, which included two 18-year old boysThe stop at the Titanic dry dock was special; we were able to see things most visitors don't learn aboutWe highly recommend Colin for any size group and for any tour he offers
We finished our Hawaii cruise and had approxhrs before needing to be at the airport to leave and submitted a request to Michael for a "mini" tour of Oahu/HonoluluHe provided us with exactly what we were looking for and was so accommodating to pick us up (and our luggage!) from the cruise terminal and provide an amazing tour of local sights and viewpoints plus deliver us to the airport at the endWe were both so impressed with his knowledge of the area and ability to show us what we wanted to see !
Michael was an excellent tour guide, going far beyond what we would have expectedHe was knowledgeable, energetic, kind, and generous with his timeGreat sandwich-maker also! We would definitely take a tour with him again
Meri was extremely knowledgeable about StAugustine and took us on a tour of some of the lesser known back streets as there were 4th grade school children all over the main drag, StGeorge StreetWe learned lots of facts that the average visitor would never run across