Although major cities across the world may have guide associations whose members go through rigorous training on local attractions, history, and culture, your choice of the local tour guide can affect the quality of travel experience.  The following apps and websites may help to enhance your travel experiences (esp. foreign trips).

1. Coolcousin (https://www.coolcousin.com/ ) – Offer local recommendations for 45 cities.
2. Toursbylocals ( https://www.toursbylocals.com/?s=AW_18A_002a_toursbylocals&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwuCSj9fa2QIVgiWBCh2vZgAIEAAYASAAEgKBBfD_BwE ) – Offer a list of more than 2,000 handpicked local guides in 159 countries
3. Placepass (https://www.placepass.com/ ) – Offer a list of more than 100,000 tour options in 180 countries
4. Meetrip (https://www.meetrip.com/ ) – List a network of 55,000 professional tour guides in 169 sountries
5. Getyourguide (https://www.getyourguide.com/?cmp=brand&campaign_id=111706782&adgroup_id=7525714302&target_id=kwd-18417900866&loc_physical_ms=9022897&match_type=e&ad_id=49203894942&keyword=getyourguide&ad_position=1t1&feed_item_id=&placement=&partner_id=CD951&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt5Tgvtja2QIViDuBCh27SwCSEAAYASAAEgIXqfD_BwE  ) – Allow you to book a reservation for more than 30,000 tour activities in more than 7,000 destinations
6. Showaround (https://www.showaround.com/ )  – Connect travelers with locals who are keen to take visitors on a personal city tour.