We spent a wonderful hours being enlightened by the wonders of Matera by Alessandro , who had spent much of his childhood in and around the SassiHis knowledge and ability to deliver information in an interesting and engaging fashion is impressive, so much so, it's hard to believe that English is not his first languageHis warm personality and humour made us wish we'd booked him as a food and wine tour guide, but we will save that excursion for our next trip!
Aaron was an excellent guideKnowledgeable of the tour environmentHe was not overbearing with information on our hour drive, but made sure to point out important sitesHis English and Spanish were excellentHe was kind and professionalI would recommend him for anyone wanting to take a tour
We arranged a 4hr city tour of Warsaw with Renata on LESS THAN hours noticeI was astounded at how straightforward the booking was, how helpful the service was, and how everything went off as planned without a hitchRenata is definitely a 5/guide and it is obvious that she is experienced in this fieldShe was punctual, professional, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgableIt was like being toured by an old friend! So thank you for your service, it is one I would definitely look to use again!
Viviana is a great guide who is very knowledgeableShe is very generous to share local insights and positive energyThe Mask workshop selected by Viviana is inspiring, we can appreciate the beautifully crafted masks in the studio up-closeWe are really impressed by the delicate craftsmanshipOur instructors are very patient and helpfulWe have access to all the tools and materials such as gold leafs, ribbons, crystals...etc to make our masksWe are very happy with the beautiful masks we made!
Leon was a fantastic guy, funny and attentiveI had so much fun with him discovering the unseen side of HanoiAs I was the only one, Leon suggested we did the tour on his motorbike which enabled us to cover more ground and added to the local feelAfter a coffee to discuss what I wanted to see, Leon took me to the Quan Thanh Temple followed by the Tran Quoc PagodaHe gave me an informative and interesting insight into the procedures of the temple and PagodaWe then circumnavigated the West Lake which is far larger than I imaginedAfter lunch at a local restaurant we visited the Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) The secrets behind the narrow passages and the motorbike washes were some of more unusual places we visitedThe day was completed with a visit to a local restaurant where I met some of his students who were learning English He tailored the tour so that I only went to the places that I had not already seen
One of the best guides we've ever hadReza was very knowledgeable, engaging and humorousHe couldn't do enough to make our experience of Tehran interesting and excitingSome of the experiences that we had, which we would not have otherwise had, included a ride on the tehran metro (stop just for the experience), insuring conversations with locals, even staying with us for dinner well past the tour timeHis English was wonderfulYou couldn't do better for a guide
We have used Tours by Locals four times in the past few months and Gabriel ranks clearly at the topHe is very knowledgeable with the history and culture of Santiago and provided an excellent tourHe even extended the courtesy of his home to enable us to change before going to the airportWe could not more highly recommend Gabriel to anyone wishing to visit Santiago
Ioanna was an excellent tour guide for our trip to GreeceShe skillfully handled our group of nineWe did both a half-day tour of the Acropolis and Agora, and a full-day Argolis tourWe enjoyed her explanationsWe also appreciated her suggestions for other sites to visit, places to eat, and shopping tipsWe would highly recommend her for anyone wanting a more informed, pleasant visit to Greece
Ricardo did a great job showing off his IslandTour was informative and took in a large area of the capital and surrounding townsI would definitely recommend Ricardo to anyone visiting either Trinidad or Tobago As a frequent TBL user (or so tours) I have always been extremely satisfied with their guides and support staff
Mario provided a most enjoyable overview of GuayaquilAs it was Valentines Day he made sure to take us to the Historical Park first before,the crowds showed upHe then drove us around the city stopping at a local hangout for lunchWe ended the day on the Malecon and climbed to the top of the lighthouseHis suggestion for dinner was a perfect way to end the day
Augusto was great! He arrived early which was appreciatedHe was very pleasant and all of us enjoyed his sense of humorHis knowledge of the area was excellent and he was good at being attentive to make sure each of us heard himHis vehicle was comfortable and he was a very good driverOur lunch at a very small restaurant in Nazare was delicious and we enjoyed meeting owner and his wifeExcellent day - even though we had some rain
Mr *** was a fantastic guideWe learned a lot about Shirakawago, Gokayama and KanazawaMr *** went the extra mile to make our trip a memorable oneWe highly recommend Mr *** to anyone to wishes to enrich his travel experience
I can not day enough good things about the Seoul City Tour with Kevin as our guideOur group was a mix of adults and small children, which is not the easiest mixKevin was not only very informative but great with the childrenWhile experience was exactly what is was described as Kevin's tour was "like meeting a friend in Seoul"
Sandra was an excellent guideNot only is she extremely knowledgeable about Gaudi and his various projects, but she was also very helpful in recommending other activities for us in and outside BarcelonaThe transportation was clean and comfortable and her English is fluentI would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone visiting Barcelona
Very glad we stumbled, quite randomly, on toursbylocals.com as we were contemplating a family vacation to the Republic of Georgia in the CaucasusThrough toursbylocals.com, we were put in contact with several potential guides, and ended up working with one, who was absolutely FANTASTICWe were able to easily customize the trip to meet our needs (party of with children of and years)Our guide was amazingly very knowledgeable about this beautiful and welcoming country, and intimate with the ins-and-outs of every town and village (is there a villager he doesn't know, I wonder???)He is a CREDIT to toursbylocals.com, quite frankly
So based on our initial experience, we would very much RECOMMEND toursbylocals.comHowever, no-one should underestimate the amount of work upstream that is required in understanding what one wants to achieve, thinking about one's goals, getting ideas about what to see in the country and what the other traveling members might be interested in, etcThis will help in having a positive experience with whatever guide one ends up working with
I've done about guided tours (some not with TBL)Melissa is probably the best I have worked withHer topical knowledge is deep, wide and represents an investment of personal time in pursuit of topical masteryFurthermore, she is incredibly adapt at communicatingFor some guides the accent makes communicating challenging, Melissa's accent is charming (she was raised speaking English)Finally, she is great with kids
We loved our tour guide and driverThey were both knowledgeable about the sites we toured in different ways which gave us different perspectives that we all enjoyedThey were both very nice and spoke EnglishWe highly recommend these and the tour they put together for us
Being taken to a famous restaurant in response to our inquiries about Brazilian food was a highlight among memorable images we'll always carry of Rio We felt sorry for those from our cruise ship who booked large group excursions, paid far more, and even had unprofessional outcomes Our second day was full & personal Kudos and deep gratitude to our superb guide, Roseangela, who couldn't do enough for us Tours by Locals, keep up the good work
A great guide and a great tourHe even switched the day of our walking tour because of heavy raInWe learned so much about the history, politics, and social life of Zagreb residentsI highly recommend Senrad ***
We took a WWCombo tour with Kevin *** on 11/25/and it was outstandingKevin could be teaching WWclasses at any universityHe is brilliant and is full of knowledge and informationWe throughly enjoyed his personality and his stories from living in the area make the tour that much more enjoyableThank you Kevin for a great dayPete and Barbara ***
We spent a wonderful hours being enlightened by the wonders of Matera by Alessandro , who had spent much of his childhood in and around the SassiHis knowledge and ability to deliver information in an interesting and engaging fashion is impressive, so much so, it's hard to believe that English is not his first languageHis warm personality and humour made us wish we'd booked him as a food and wine tour guide, but we will save that excursion for our next trip!
Aaron was an excellent guideKnowledgeable of the tour environmentHe was not overbearing with information on our hour drive, but made sure to point out important sitesHis English and Spanish were excellentHe was kind and professionalI would recommend him for anyone wanting to take a tour
We arranged a 4hr city tour of Warsaw with Renata on LESS THAN hours noticeI was astounded at how straightforward the booking was, how helpful the service was, and how everything went off as planned without a hitchRenata is definitely a 5/guide and it is obvious that she is experienced in this fieldShe was punctual, professional, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgableIt was like being toured by an old friend! So thank you for your service, it is one I would definitely look to use again!
Viviana is a great guide who is very knowledgeableShe is very generous to share local insights and positive energyThe Mask workshop selected by Viviana is inspiring, we can appreciate the beautifully crafted masks in the studio up-closeWe are really impressed by the delicate craftsmanshipOur instructors are very patient and helpfulWe have access to all the tools and materials such as gold leafs, ribbons, crystals...etc to make our masksWe are very happy with the beautiful masks we made!
Leon was a fantastic guy, funny and attentiveI had so much fun with him discovering the unseen side of HanoiAs I was the only one, Leon suggested we did the tour on his motorbike which enabled us to cover more ground and added to the local feelAfter a coffee to discuss what I wanted to see, Leon took me to the Quan Thanh Temple followed by the Tran Quoc PagodaHe gave me an informative and interesting insight into the procedures of the temple and PagodaWe then circumnavigated the West Lake which is far larger than I imaginedAfter lunch at a local restaurant we visited the Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) The secrets behind the narrow passages and the motorbike washes were some of more unusual places we visitedThe day was completed with a visit to a local restaurant where I met some of his students who were learning English He tailored the tour so that I only went to the places that I had not already seen
One of the best guides we've ever hadReza was very knowledgeable, engaging and humorousHe couldn't do enough to make our experience of Tehran interesting and excitingSome of the experiences that we had, which we would not have otherwise had, included a ride on the tehran metro (stop just for the experience), insuring conversations with locals, even staying with us for dinner well past the tour timeHis English was wonderfulYou couldn't do better for a guide
We have used Tours by Locals four times in the past few months and Gabriel ranks clearly at the topHe is very knowledgeable with the history and culture of Santiago and provided an excellent tourHe even extended the courtesy of his home to enable us to change before going to the airportWe could not more highly recommend Gabriel to anyone wishing to visit Santiago
Ioanna was an excellent tour guide for our trip to GreeceShe skillfully handled our group of nineWe did both a half-day tour of the Acropolis and Agora, and a full-day Argolis tourWe enjoyed her explanationsWe also appreciated her suggestions for other sites to visit, places to eat, and shopping tipsWe would highly recommend her for anyone wanting a more informed, pleasant visit to Greece
Ricardo did a great job showing off his IslandTour was informative and took in a large area of the capital and surrounding townsI would definitely recommend Ricardo to anyone visiting either Trinidad or Tobago As a frequent TBL user (or so tours) I have always been extremely satisfied with their guides and support staff
Mario provided a most enjoyable overview of GuayaquilAs it was Valentines Day he made sure to take us to the Historical Park first before,the crowds showed upHe then drove us around the city stopping at a local hangout for lunchWe ended the day on the Malecon and climbed to the top of the lighthouseHis suggestion for dinner was a perfect way to end the day
Augusto was great! He arrived early which was appreciatedHe was very pleasant and all of us enjoyed his sense of humorHis knowledge of the area was excellent and he was good at being attentive to make sure each of us heard himHis vehicle was comfortable and he was a very good driverOur lunch at a very small restaurant in Nazare was delicious and we enjoyed meeting owner and his wifeExcellent day - even though we had some rain
Mr *** was a fantastic guideWe learned a lot about Shirakawago, Gokayama and KanazawaMr *** went the extra mile to make our trip a memorable oneWe highly recommend Mr *** to anyone to wishes to enrich his travel experience
I can not day enough good things about the Seoul City Tour with Kevin as our guideOur group was a mix of adults and small children, which is not the easiest mixKevin was not only very informative but great with the childrenWhile experience was exactly what is was described as Kevin's tour was "like meeting a friend in Seoul"
Sandra was an excellent guideNot only is she extremely knowledgeable about Gaudi and his various projects, but she was also very helpful in recommending other activities for us in and outside BarcelonaThe transportation was clean and comfortable and her English is fluentI would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone visiting Barcelona
Very glad we stumbled, quite randomly, on toursbylocals.com as we were contemplating a family vacation to the Republic of Georgia in the CaucasusThrough toursbylocals.com, we were put in contact with several potential guides, and ended up working with one, who was absolutely FANTASTICWe were able to easily customize the trip to meet our needs (party of with children of and years)Our guide was amazingly very knowledgeable about this beautiful and welcoming country, and intimate with the ins-and-outs of every town and village (is there a villager he doesn't know, I wonder???)He is a CREDIT to toursbylocals.com, quite frankly
So based on our initial experience, we would very much RECOMMEND toursbylocals.comHowever, no-one should underestimate the amount of work upstream that is required in understanding what one wants to achieve, thinking about one's goals, getting ideas about what to see in the country and what the other traveling members might be interested in, etcThis will help in having a positive experience with whatever guide one ends up working with
I've done about guided tours (some not with TBL)Melissa is probably the best I have worked withHer topical knowledge is deep, wide and represents an investment of personal time in pursuit of topical masteryFurthermore, she is incredibly adapt at communicatingFor some guides the accent makes communicating challenging, Melissa's accent is charming (she was raised speaking English)Finally, she is great with kids
We loved our tour guide and driverThey were both knowledgeable about the sites we toured in different ways which gave us different perspectives that we all enjoyedThey were both very nice and spoke EnglishWe highly recommend these and the tour they put together for us
Being taken to a famous restaurant in response to our inquiries about Brazilian food was a highlight among memorable images we'll always carry of Rio We felt sorry for those from our cruise ship who booked large group excursions, paid far more, and even had unprofessional outcomes Our second day was full & personal Kudos and deep gratitude to our superb guide, Roseangela, who couldn't do enough for us Tours by Locals, keep up the good work
A great guide and a great tourHe even switched the day of our walking tour because of heavy raInWe learned so much about the history, politics, and social life of Zagreb residentsI highly recommend Senrad ***
We took a WWCombo tour with Kevin *** on 11/25/and it was outstandingKevin could be teaching WWclasses at any universityHe is brilliant and is full of knowledge and informationWe throughly enjoyed his personality and his stories from living in the area make the tour that much more enjoyableThank you Kevin for a great dayPete and Barbara ***