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Environmental Protection
When travelers pay to see forests, reefs and mountains, communities have a reason to protect them. Guides who know the land lead you on the right trails and share how to leave no trace.
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Company
Overview
TourGuyed is a worldwide tourguide marketplace that makes exploring simple. Tourists pick a verified local or student guide, set their own timeline, chat before meeting, and pay in cash or through the site. Guides list the exact places they know and get booked by travelers who want the real thing.
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Why Travelers
Choose Us
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Search by place, activity, language, gender and student guides.
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Real photos and videos from the exact spots guides take you.
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Survey ratings and acceptance rates you can trust.
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In-app chat and video meeting before the tour.
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The power of travel
Why Tourism Matters
Every trip you take with a local guide does more than fill a day. Done right, tourism protects places, keeps cultures alive, and puts money straight into the hands of the people who live there.
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Cultural Preservation
Interest from visitors keeps festivals, crafts, languages and old neighborhoods alive. Local guides pass on stories that no guidebook has, and take pride in sharing them.
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Economic Benefits for Communities
Booking a local guide means your money stays local — with the guide, the street-food stall, the family-run shop. Tourism creates jobs and side income in places big hotels never reach.
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Travel guide · Where the world travels
Top Countries
The countries that welcome the most international visitors — and full guides for the ones people ask about most.
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France — #1
102 million international visitors in 2024, ahead of every other country.
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Spain — #2
93.8 million visitors, followed by the United States, China and Türkiye.
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Official numbers
Ranked with UN Tourism data and updated every year.
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Travel guide · Must-see places
Top Destinations & Islands
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El Nido & BoracayThe Philippines’ famous islands and lagoons
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Fushimi Inari & Mt FujiJapan’s icons, with tips on when to go
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Sagrada Família & AlhambraSpain’s landmarks — and why to book ahead
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Travel guide · Where travelers go most
Top Cities
The cities most travelers visit, what each one is best for, and local guides ready to show you around.
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Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
Neon nights, ancient temples and Japan’s best street food — what each city does best.
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Bangkok, Manila & Barcelona
Neighbourhoods, sights and nightlife, so you know where to spend your days.
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Guides in every city
Jump straight from a city to the verified local guides who live there.
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Travel guide · Getting there and around
Route & Transport
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From the airportTrains, buses, taxis and ride apps into the city
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Getting aroundBullet trains, Skytrain, jeepneys and ferries
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Avoid overpayingOfficial taxi queues and fixed fares
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Travel guide · Spend smart
Money & Currency
Know what things really cost before you land, and keep more of your money for the trip.
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Live converter
Type an amount in your own currency and see it in every country’s money.
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ATMs & exchange
Where to change money, which ATMs charge fees, and how to avoid bad rates.
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Tipping
When a tip is expected — and when it can actually cause offence.
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Travel guide · Respect the culture
What to Avoid
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Culture & etiquetteShoes, temples, chopsticks and greetings
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Laws & restrictionsVapes, medicines, dress rules and more
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Scams & wordsCommon tricks, and words or topics to avoid
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Travel guide · Sleep in the right place
Accommodations
Where you stay shapes your whole trip. Pick the right neighbourhood first, then the right price.
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Best areas
The best neighbourhoods in each city, from budget-friendly to luxury.
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Airbnb rules
Whether short-term rentals are allowed, and what to check before booking.
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Live prices
Best-rated and best-value hotels on Booking.com, Agoda and Airbnb in one tap.
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Travel guide · Eat like a local
Top Restaurants
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Famous food streetsYaowarat, Dotonbori, Binondo and more
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MarketsLa Boqueria, Nishiki, Tsukiji Outer Market
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Top-rated nowLive restaurant rankings for each city
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Travel guide · Taste the country
Top Foods
Every country’s must-try dishes, explained in one line, so you always know what to order.
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National dishes
Adobo, ramen, pad thai, paella, croissants — the dishes each country is proud of.
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What it is
A simple explanation of every dish, so nothing on the menu is a mystery.
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Where to try it
Paired with the food streets and markets where locals actually eat it.
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Travel guide · Say it right
Language
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What’s spokenOfficial languages and how common English is
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5 key phrasesHello, thank you, how much and more
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How to say itSimple pronunciation for every phrase
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Travel guide · Time your trip
Festivals
Plan your dates around the celebrations worth flying for — or around the crowds you’d rather miss.
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Big celebrations
Sinulog, Songkran, cherry blossoms, La Tomatina and more.
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When & where
The month and city for every festival, so you can plan your dates.
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Plan around crowds
Know the busy seasons and holidays before you book.
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Travel guide · Stay connected
Internet & SIM
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SIM & eSIMWhich networks to pick and what ID you need
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CoverageWhere signal is strong — and where it isn’t
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Power plugsVoltage and plug types, so your charger works
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Travel guide · Know before you go
Travel News
Fresh headlines and official advice for every country, so nothing catches you off guard.
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Latest headlines
Travel news for each country, updated automatically every few hours.
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Safety updates
Strikes, weather and closures that could affect your plans.
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Official advice
Linked government travel advisories for every destination.
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What locals can show you
Local Treasures You'll Discover
Every destination has hidden potential that only locals truly know. Your guide opens the door to all of it.
Beauty of Nature
Secret viewpoints, quiet beaches and trails off the tourist map.
Culture & Tradition
Festivals, dances and rituals explained by people who live them.
Regional Cuisine
The dishes locals actually eat, from markets you'd never find alone.
Local Wisdom
History, customs and everyday know-how passed down for generations.
Local Products
Crafts and goods from small family businesses that welcome your support.
