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The best and easy way to explore Jakarta for those of you who only have a short time in Jakarta. The tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of culture, traditions and great stories of Indonesia. Note: • The National Monument is closed every Monday. (Visit from the outside area) • The Mosque is closed every Friday. (Visit from the outside area)

Some of Kanazawa’s most precious districts are overshadowed by bigger, more famous areas – but seeing the city through a local’s eyes creates an entirely new perspective. Visit Utatsuyama Park, an expansive forest in the middle of the city with over 100 types of wildflowers, and explore Nishi Chaya, a residential road where geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) live and train. Forego crowded Higashi Chaya in favor of storybook Kazuemachi, a riverside district lined with wood-built, feudal-era buildings, and stop for coffee at a trendy cafe. 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.

Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail down a secret network of cobblestoned streets to parts of Montreal your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Learn about the European roots of the city, and discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals in Plateau and Mile End. Explore Jean-Talon market, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax in the enchanting Mount Royal Park and practice your French as you amble up to one of Montreal’s most popular viewpoints to see the city. 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 our local Berlin host to discover the creative and welcoming spirit of the alternative district known as Neukölln. Explore its vibrant street art scene, pop in at quirky boutiques and flea markets, feast on baklava and maybe even hang out on an old airport runway or stroll through Körnerpark with a pretzel in hand. From eclectic crafts to diverse food, your host will open your eyes to the progressive Neukölln. 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.

Personalised and private city walking experience with a Local Host. Football is more than just a game in Liverpool, it’s a part of the city’s heritage and the locals here eat, drink, sleep and breathe football! Home to both Liverpool FC and Everton, the city is packed with bars both owned and visited by players both past and present, so expect to find pieces of football history at every spot you visit! With a Local Host to guide you, you'll pick up on plenty of insider knowledge too.

Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail to discover the best kept secrets in Toronto that your guidebook doesn’t even know about. See the art hub and best hipster hangout of the city while learning about the history. Discover the unique personality of the city through the best food spots and peculiar shops loved by locals. Explore markets, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax on one of the beaches and discover quirky buildings while you walk through some of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods. 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.

A Great Mix of the Old & New of Kobe City… oh yeah! Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)….another Oh yeah! You will have a Native English Speaking local guide. This is a personalized tour experience around your interests. A private tour – to maintain the unique energy of your group. Have any special interests or requests? We can add it into your Kobe experience…just let us know. Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48-hours to plan your personalized experience, and finalize our meeting point. For tours less than 48-hours, we will contact you sooner.

Join your host Kanae in her open kitchen and learn to prepare a traditional, homemade Japanese meal! Kanae will welcome you into her comfortable family home located in one of the most peaceful and luxurious residential areas of Sapporo. Sip on a welcome drink as you immerse yourself into local Hokkaido culture and get to know your host as she shares stories about herself, her family and living in Hokkaido. You can expect your hands-on cooking lesson to last about 1-1.5 hours before you enjoy the meal you helped prepare together. Your authentic Japanese meal might include dishes such as teriyaki-chiken, kinpira-gobo (sweet and salty cooked burdock), agedashi-tofu (deep fried and seasoned tofu) and miso soup. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience true Japanese culture and cuisine first-hand. Don't hesitate – your heart and stomach will thank you!

Get acquainted with Pest, the Paris of the East! With a Local host by your side, discover the original charm and lively character of this inspiring part of the city. Explore the most exciting spots in Eastern Budapest, stopping to admire architectural masterpieces along with a few well kept local secrets that you won’t find in a guidebook! Your route will be fully personalised to what you want to see, and include a few spots to refuel, whether it’s with a coffee, a beer or some street food.

Book a local Taiwanese 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.

Private and personalized experience with a Local Host. Manchester is renowned for being the vibrant capital of music in the UK – there are more live music shows here than anywhere else in the country – and it has recently been crowned the UK’s ‘best live music city’ too. Manchester is home to legendary bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, the Buzzcocks, and many more. Follow the trail of Manchester’s musical heritage through the city. Explore where homegrown talent started out, and visit the best venues and historic pubs. Discover how proud the locals are of their musical culture. Stop by landmarks like Manchester’s Music Walk of Fame. 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.

Book a local host from Budapest for a personalized meet-up. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see and what to do together with your private, personal host, with a friend who knows what you like the city will unveil its best to you.

Book a local Mexican 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. 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.

Ditch the guidebook and get ready to see the real Sydney! Explore the city as you would if you were staying with a friend who lived there and in just half a day you’ll discover Sydney like a local as you visit famous attractions and discover hidden gems. See the city’s highlights or discover an off the beaten path neighbourhood, get oriented and immerse yourself in Australian culture, getting a taste with a local by your side who’ll show you an authentic side of Sydney.

Explore Chiang Rai’s colorful night markets & sightseeing visit with a local on an evening food tour of the city on foot and by car. Bring an appetite for this small-group Chaing Rai food tour, which includes samples of local market foods and desserts, with pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Rai hotel with night sightseeing.

Hi my name is Vu i am a native of the Black Hmong tribe who lives here in the village of Ta Van among the rice terrects valey of Sapa. I am a local tracker who is very knowledgeable of every track, every hmong village, and every spectacular view in the Sapa region. I have been a guide for 10 years and speak fluent English and German I am passionate about showing you the best spots in Sapa and introducing you to the culture of the minority groups in this area. I am a member of one of the many minority groups living in the small villages around Sapa. My guests tell me their time with me in Sapa is the best part of their travels in Vietnam. My sister Chan also hosts this experience and speaks fluent English. She was born in Ta Van village and came to Sapa to work for 13 years. Chan is an enthusiastic guide with incredible customer service.

Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail down a secret network of cobblestoned streets to parts of Montreal your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Learn about the European roots of the city, and discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals in Plateau and Mile End. Explore markets, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax in the enchanting Mount Royal Park and practice your French as you amble up to one of Montreal’s most popular viewpoints to see the city from above. 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.

On a personalised and private experience, discover the real Istanbul with a Local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customised to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to get off the beaten path and discover some quirky local neighbourhoods or tick the famous sights and landmarks off your bucket list, your Local Host will introduce you to the very best of their city. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals for a totally authentic touch. You'll experience Istanbul just as if you were visiting an old friend who lived there, so ditch the guidebook and live like a local for the day!

Whether it's day or night, you can make the most of the precious little time you have in Taipei on a personalized layover experience with a Local Host. Experience a taste of life in the city even on your layover, seeing the most famous attractions and city highlights as well as the hidden gems just around the corner or getting immersed in a local neighborhood.

Book a Local Liverpudlian for a personalised meet-up. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see, what to do together with your private, personal, like-minded local host. With a friend who knows what you like, the city will unveil its best to you.