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Not a tour. An adventure waiting to happen.
Find a Local connects curious travellers with real local guides in cities across the world. Whether you're planning a trip to Barcelona, Bangkok, Marrakech — or anywhere in between — our platform helps you find a local person who knows the city from the inside: the neighbourhoods tourists skip, the places only residents know, and the cultural context no guidebook captures. Every connection on Find a Local is direct, personal, and free of agencies or middlemen. Just you, a real local guide, and an authentic travel experience that's shaped around you.
How It Works
Two ways to explore
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Tell us your destination & interests
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Browse guides in your city
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Get a personalised AI itinerary
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Message directly — no middleman
Plan with AI
Match with a local who brings it to life
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Explore together
Every city has a version that tourists see — and a version that locals live. We built Find a Local to close the distance between the two.
By the numbers
A growing community
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Find local guides in top destinations
Every city where we have local guides — tap a bubble to see who is available there.
Click a city on the map to see who is available to show you around.
The community
Meet some of our locals
What travellers say
Daniel Thompson
Canada
I used this app during my trip and was pleasantly surprised. Locals recommended places I had never even heard of before. It made my trip much more memorable.
Michael Anderson
Australia
I had a very positive experience using this app. A local showed me some hidden spots that most tourists usually miss. It felt like discovering the city from the inside.
Olivia Bennett
United Kingdom
I really liked the idea of connecting tourists with local people. I quickly found someone who showed me interesting places in the city and shared insights about the local culture. I recommend it to all travelers.
Sophia Martinez
Spain
A fun experience! Through the app I met a local who showed me the city in a completely different way than typical tours.
Trust & Safety
Every guide is reviewed before they join
We don't rely on algorithms to decide who becomes a Find a Local guide. Every application is reviewed by our team before a profile goes live.
Meaningful description
Guides write about who they are, their city, and what they offer — reviewed for quality and authenticity.
Complete profile
Only fully completed profiles are approved — so travellers always know who they're connecting with.
Our mission
We believe the best way to experience a city is through the people who live there.
Find a Local is more than a platform — it's a growing community of curious travellers and passionate locals.
What we stand for
Our values
Authenticity
Real connections over traveller clichés
Community
People brought together across cultures
Trust & respect
Safe, friendly, and open communication
Curiosity
The spirit that connects every guide and traveller
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Whether you're planning your next trip or want to share your city, Find a Local is built for you.
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Discover cities through the eyes of someone who lives there. Browse local guides and plan your next adventure.
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Share your city with curious travellers. Set your own rate, choose your services, and connect directly.