I loved the service and genuinely had a very positive experience. Please note, I originally wrote this post in 2016 and it is based on my experiences then. This option won’t cost you any money other than the price of the tour. Tour providers can then contact you directly with offers. With the free account, you can “create a trip” which allows you to input the dates and locations of where you’re going. You can still use the app and website for free.īut there is now a membership fee in order to contact locals directly. Since I first wrote this post, Showaround has evolved a lot and has also changed a bit. Essentially, Showaround is a platform that connects travellers with locals, like Airbnb for tours. Currently, the site features over 2000 locals in about a thousand cities worldwide, and it’s growing fast – so finding a local for some insider knowledge has never been easier.
We aspire to change the concept of travelling by making it more authentic, more local.įounded by Linas Sablovskis, Showaround was launched in June 2015 and has since taken off in a big way. Recently, I trialled the service from Showaround – a tour company which makes finding locals a doddle.
But, finding locals to pester for tips can be really hard, so it’s great when a company comes along to help with that. I love to chat to locals when I’m travelling and find out their favourite things to do in their hometown – it’s the perfect way to get great recommendations and see beyond the normal touristy things. If there’s one thing that’s sure to give you a deeper insight into a new city, it’s exploring it through the eyes of a local.
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