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Follow your host through the picturesque neighborhood of Montmartre, former home of world-renowned artists Pablo Picasso and Salvidore Dali. Now, they’d hardly live here if it were an average, run of the mill neighborhood, would they? No. So, fall in love with the ivy-clad houses teetering on the edge of cobbled stone streets as you explore Paris’ steepest district, offering sweeping views of the city below (and a great workout for the glutes). You might like to see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica or the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret, but the 18th arrondissement, with its bohemian flavor and diverse inhabitants, offers much more than just that. Venture with your host to the artistic area of Clignancourt, a spot many tourists overlook, where you’ll find everything from high-end boutiques to unpretentious shops, marché aux puces, sophisticated bakeries, tiny cafes and everyday roadside markets – the 18th has it all! Just ask yourself, what would Picasso do?

You’ll spend the better part of a day with one of our friendly hosts in the terracotta-tiled, student-filled, food capital that is Bologna! You might begin your day with a shot of strong espresso in one of the coffee bars under the portici (covered walkways) before ambling past an exquisite theatre to the city’s medieval Mercato di Mezzo. You could see the Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio Basilica or if you’re feeling energetic, climb one of the Two Towers (Bologna’s icon) and enjoy a panoramic view of the medieval city center. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

You must be itching to explore Kyoto’s temples, gardens and scenery the city is famous for, but figuring out how to keep an entire family entertained is tough. Join one of our hosts, who will take the reins so you can enjoy your family trip. From the Kyoto Railway Museum to the Shoren-in Temple with gardens for the kids to play, your host will plan a day which reflects your family’s interests. And when tummies start rumbling, your host will show you where to slurp away on ramen – yum! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends. Stroll through the cobbled streets of Old Town, Visit Edinburgh Castle or World of Illusions. Explore the city, discover a family-friendly neighborhood and feast on local food! Just let us know what your family's style is! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Book a local Hong Konger  for a personalised exploration of the city. Your local host will build the best experience for you based on your interests. Discover what it is like to see the city through the eyes of a local.

Skip the mediocre and go straight to the sublime – the creamiest truffles and pralines, and some more unusual chocolate masterpieces. One of our Brussels hosts will show you the ropes. Visit artisanal maisons du chocolat and chocolate boutiques where chefs get creative with their truffle flavors! Hear about Belgian’s rich chocolate history and about how to make these world famous pralines and truffles! A sugar rush awaits! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Turkish food is bursting with exotic flavours but it all comes together in the beautiful city of Istanbul, where the cuisine is tied to its rich history and cultural diversity. Discover this bustling city's vibrant food culture with a Host, who will take you through the neighbourhoods and culinary backstreets of a city lined with an eclectic mix of mosques, temples and churches. Wander through the city streets and feast upon authentic dishes from the street cafes, food stands and ‘meyhane’ taverns of Istanbul. Within 24 hours of your booking, we will contact you to find out about your interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

The food in Yokohama is as diverse as the people and culture of this glittering port city. Get ready for a slice of that diversity as you join one of our hosts to eat your way around Yokohama, stopping off at the places where locals really eat. Try dishes like gyunabe, a beef hotpot that originated in Yokohoma, and the locally famous napolitan, a Yokohama-born pasta dish. You could indulge in the Chinatown specialty, Annin soft cream, slurp on the best ramen in town at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum or sample beer from a local brewery. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Touring Punta Arenas by bicycle is an excellent option to get to know it closely and carefully, even more, accompanied by local cyclists who know the neighborhoods of our city. We aim to add value to the historic neighborhoods that are little visited by tourists and encourage the massive use of the bicycle as a means of transportation. We will visit the oldest neighborhoods, with colorful roofs, urban art, multicolored houses, many of these places very little visited by tourists, where we will pass through “local bites”, we will observe from the top sectors of the city, we will tell some of the historical facts most relevant in the area. At the end of the tour you can take a general perspective of the city and I will put you in historical context of why today the city of Punta Arenas exists. Our bikes are MTB hoop 29 "and 27.5", with 27 speeds, hydraulic brakes, front suspension very comfortable for the tour.

Bust out of the airport (Bruce Willis style) and take to the colorful, eclectic streets of Singapore with one of our local Singapore hosts, seeing all you can in the limited time you have available in the city. We’ll worry about getting you back on time, so you just focus on all the things you’d like to see. Shun airport food for some delicious local treats at a nearby hawker center, soak up the hectic energy of Chinatown, get your cultural kicks in Little India or stretch out those legs in the Supertree Grove. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Dublin is the perfect city to visit as a family; it’s small enough to explore without little legs getting tired, the locals are some of the friendliest you’ll find anywhere in the world and there’s food that even the pickiest eaters will love! But if you’re wondering what are the best things to do as a family,let a local design an experience that combines a bit of everything Dublin has to offer that the whole family will love. Explore the vibrant heart of the city where locals play music in the street, visit fascinating spots like the Little Museum of Dublin, get outdoors in St Stephen’s Green or discover Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park – get ready to discover a Dublin that the whole family will love!

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about the different whiskey distilleries in the city, and impart some of the Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple with you. You’ll sample amber liquid from various whiskey regions in the country and learn to distinguish between the different notes. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

You'll join one of our local Rome hosts for a food tour around historic Testaccio, an edgy neighborhood that reads like a grid of old-school trattorias and trendy street food joints (hopefully while wearing your stretchiest trousers). You'll eat your way around the district where the Cucina Romana was born – since after all, the best way to discover a new culture is through its food. You’ll feast on the hyper-local and seasonal dishes which Rome is famous for and discover regional and seasonal produce while also trying some local pizza. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Join one of our local Seoul hosts to discover the bustling center of the city’s most time-honored economy; marketplaces. Whilst the city itself is a shining beacon of cosmopolitan modernity, it still houses these traditional nods to its past in the form of street markets. You could shop for the latest fabrics at a renowned fashion market, visit Korea’s largest fish market at dawn or simply eat your way around a night market and taste some street food. You might just need to find extra room in your suitcase for everything you end up buying! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

It is hard pinpointing exactly what makes Barcelona so special, but you could try with one of our hosts! Whether you have just 2 hours, half a day or an entire day to explore, your host will create a personalized itinerary to match your pace. Tick off those must-sees like the Jewish Quarter or step back 2000 years to uncover the wonders of the old Roman Temple. For a more local vibe, laze your afternoon away sipping sangria on the beach or indulge your arty side and visit the Picasso Museum. Just be prepared to have loads of fun along the way. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Singapore is clean, green and has a world-class public transport system, easily making it one of the most family-friendly destinations in Asia. You’ll follow one of our local Singapore hosts on an adventure through the city that’s as unique as your family is. From cable car rides over Sentosa Island to the interactive Science Centre, to neighborhoods like Little India and Kampong Glam. Explore Supertree Grove – not your average park – get adventurous and try authentic local dishes at a hawker center or visit the city’s botanical gardens. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

You’ll join one of our local hosts on a personalized shopping experience in Amsterdam. Visit concept stores, local designers’ unique boutiques, vintage shops, and niche food stores such as the world’s first avocado store located in De Pijp. Explore the ultra-trendy Negen Straatjes, a market like Noordermarkt or discover a hidden vintage shop like 1953 Retro & Chic, the choice is yours! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Join one of our hosts to explore food ‘towns’ (entire streets dedicated to a single dish), street vendors and night markets, where you’ll enjoy some of Seoul’s street eats! New to Korean food? Your host will fill in the gaps and recommend some of their favorites. Try dishes like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) washed down with some refreshing banana milk – a Korean favorite. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Osaka host on a family-friendly adventure through the city. From the animatronic giant crabs of Dontonbori to wild and wacky cosplay costumes – there's something for everyone! Explore the city, or enjoy a picnic on Nakanoshima island and feast on local food! Just let us know what your family's style is! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

From DUMBO to Williamsburg, you can explore Brooklyn with a New Yorker and enjoy a personalized itinerary with sights selected just for you. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see, and what to do together with your personal, like-minded host. This tour is the next best thing to exploring with a friend who knows what you like and shows you around the city. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.