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Private Tour Guides Are a Godsend!

Whether you are an experienced traveler or a first-timer, private tour guides can really be a Godsend. The most reliable way to find yourself an excellent licensed private guide is RIGHT HERE!

All licensed guides listed here have been verified and have had years of guiding experience. Check the reviews of licensed private tour guides of your travel destination and we assure you that you will find a perfect licensed private guide to make your journey a lifetime experience.     Read More >>

Reasons People Hire a Private Tour Guide

• Not Having Too Much Time  Let’s say you are at the end of a business trip and have a few hours to spare before boarding your plane, or as a leisure traveler you want to maximize a long layover, or maybe you are on a cruise visiting ports but don’t want to follow the hordes coming off the ship to places, not in your interest. You will discover that hiring a local licensed private tour guide is an incredibly smart and convenient way to make the most of your time.
• Visiting Places Considered Dangerous, Historical, or Extremely Popular If the place of your interest happens to be a bit dangerous or chaotic, a local licensed private guide knows where to skip, what to avoid, when to stop or leave, and how to keep you safe while introducing you to the fun the place has to offer. In the case of an extremely popular spot, your private licensed guide guarantees you a great time by choosing the right hours, the lower prices, and the suitable transportation to visit places of your interests. Also, many places of historical, cultural or religious importance require that an official tour guide conducts the tour. For example, in Vatican City, your licensed guide is also an official Vatican tour guide whose experience and vast knowledge immerses you in the rich history and the magnificence of Vatican.
• Expecting a Potential Language Barrier It can be very frustrating not able to communicate with people in the places of your visit. Therefore, a local private tour guide will not only be guiding you around but also be your translator. You will be surprised how fun it can be with you on one side and the locals on the other while your guide translates Q&A back and forth.
• On Hiking, Adventure, or a Nature Trip Even if you are an expert in these activities, it's still a good idea to hire a local private tour guide to help you navigate an unfamiliar place, to point you to things that uninformed eyes don't see, or to keep you out of the way of poisonous animals and plants.
• Wanting a Temporary Companion or Having Someone Drive You Sometimes when you are on a long trip alone, you might feel to have someone to talk to. What better than the companionship of a local licensed guide? No matter how long your stay is, he/she shows you around, tells you stories of the locals, gives you company, or drives for you as he/she introduces the history and the beauty of places you wish to visit.
• Traveling With Elders or Small Kids Yes, it’s family time together. It will be fun and enjoyable! But, it can be tiring as well. Let a local licensed private tour guide take care of the details and hassles to ensure you have a quality time with your family on the road. Your guide provides a safe and comfortable transportation to places according to your preferences and pace.

Advantages of Having a Licensed Private Guide

Time-saving: No matter how long your stay is, having your private tour guide will assure that you never waste time getting lost or missing your flight while having great fun.

Hassle-free: Your tour will be absolutely hassle-free if you have a licensed private tour guide handling all the bookings, purchasing tickets to museums/palaces, arranging transportation or extra cares for special needs.

Flexible: Based on your schedule and interests, you will have the flexibility to tailor the tour and add activities. During the trip from the conversation, your licensed private tour guide can get a good sense of your personality and may recommend you something that will add extra flavour to your tour.

First-hand insider information: Your private tour guide gives you a lot of insider information that you otherwise wouldn’t get if you visited places by yourself. He or she has a lot of stories, anecdotes, and history to impart.

Worth every penny spent: When you factor in the one-on-one attention, individuality, privateness, flexibility, and expertise you will receive, touring with a licensed private tour guide is actually much cheaper than traveling by yourself.

Sources of Getting a Local Licensed Private Tour Guide

• As with most things, finding a right private tour guide is the key!
• If you want a list of local guides, go to the local tourism offices. But, it is just a list.
• Guidebooks sometimes do add some listing of guides as a reference. But, it is just a reference.
• Maybe you get a recommendation from a friend of yours who has been there before and used a guide. But, it is just one person’s judgment.

The most reliable way to find yourself an excellent licensed private guide is RIGHT HERE!

All licensed guides listed here have been verified and have had years of guiding experience. Check the reviews of licensed private tour guides of your travel destination and we assure you that you will find a perfect licensed private guide to make your journey a lifetime experience.

Indeed, private tour guides are a Godsend!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a private tour.

The definition for a private tour is an itinerary run exclusively for you and your family or friends. On a private trip, everybody you travel with will be somebody you know. Private tours are more flexible when it comes to your group size, travel dates and what your trip includes.

What is the difference between public and private tours?

Public tours run on scheduled dates, whereas a private tour can depart on any date that suits you. Anyone can join a private tour, whereas a private tour is exclusively just you and your friends or family. Public tours have a limited group size, whereas private tours can have as many or few guests as you like.

What does a private tour include?

Private tours with Classic Journeys include:

• Local tour guide, English speaking
• Luxury hotels with invisible check in
• Meals with wine
• Private access events
• Your wish list

How do I book a private tour?

1.    Complete our private trip planning form 2.    One of our Travel Experience Specialists will phone you to make sure we have everything on your wish list. 3.    We send you a bullet pointed itinerary and pricing for your review. 4.    You approve the itinerary and pricing, or make any edits that you want. 5.    Reserve your trip of a lifetime with a deposit.

How much does a private tour cost?

Every private tour is priced differently because it’s completely unique. For an idea of how much your trip will cost, complete our private trip planning form and we’ll get back to you with the details.

Are private tours expensive?

Guests are often pleasantly surprised that Classic Journeys can offer a private departure for less than you would pay for another company’s standard tours. In some cases, we can even offer a private departure for less than you would pay for other companies’ standard tours. The starting point—the published price of a Classic Journeys public tour—is lower than what many companies charge for their comparable tours.

How long is a private tour?

A long weekend tour can be three or four days, while a round-the-world trip might take several months! The best thing about private tours is that they can be completely planned around how long you want to travel. Let us know the duration that works best for you, and we’ll create an amazing itinerary to fill it.

How are custom tours created?

Classic Journeys is relatively unique in that we work with local guides and hoteliers in the region that you’re planning to visit. Once you’ve told us your wish list, our Tour Operations team get to work, brainstorming with our own team of local guides to handcraft your itinerary for you.

Can I choose the destination for my private tour?

Yes! We can create an itinerary entirely tailored to the destination, or destinations you want to visit. Whether it’s a country you’ve seen on our website, or somewhere no one seems to run scheduled trips.

Can I choose the activities for my private tour?

Yes! Let us know if there are any specific activities you want to enjoy on your tour, we can also suggest our favorite things to do and see in your destination, based on decades of experience.

Can I choose the accommodation?

Yes! If you have a specific hotel or lodge in mind that you would like to stay in, we can incorporate it into your tour. We have great relationships with the best hotels all over the world, so there is a good chance your chosen hotel is one with whom we already have a relationship.

Is my private tour guided?

Yes, all private tours are led by our local guides, who live in the destination you’re visiting and have better insider knowledge than anyone. If you want to explore independently on some days, we can incorporate this into your itinerary

How do I find a private tour guide?

Our trips include a private tour guide, who’s there throughout your trip. Tours by locals is one of the things that set our trips apart from other companies, who fly in tour leaders who don’t understand the region like a local does, or have local guides who are only around for parts of your trip.

Can my private trip include a destination wedding?

Yes. We can arrange one of our amazing travel itineraries around your dream wedding ceremony, or create a custom destination wedding trip completely from scratch. With over a quarter century of travel experience, and insider expertise from local guides who live in our destinations year-round, Classic Journeys can put together a personalized wedding trip for just the two of you, or a wedding party of any size.

Can I book a private trip for a honeymoon?

Yes! Turn any of our itineraries into the trip of a lifetime for two, or talk to us about your ideal honeymoon destinations, hotels and activities and we’ll customize the perfect honeymoon to celebrate your marriage. Maybe it’s a tour of Europe’s most romantic cities, an adventure though Southeast Asia, or something else entirely—tell us your travel bucket list and we’ll make sure your married life gets off to a spectacular start. ​​

Who books private tours?

• Multigenerational families wanting to spend quality time together • Couples celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary • Groups of friends wanting to explore a destination together • Special interest groups who want their trip to have a very particular focus • Companies creating incentive trips to reward top-performing employees or clients • Celebrities, politicians, even royals who appreciate the complete discretion of a private trip

What are the best private tour destinations?

The most popular destinations for our private tours include these destinations that are trending right now: • Joshua Tree • Alaska • Iceland • Italy • Montana • Galapagos • Costa Rica ​​​​​• Peru

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How to Hire a Quality Private Tour Guide

With a little help from local guide associations and even your hotel, you can find someone to help you see the sights.

By Shivani Vora

For many travelers, hiring a private tour guide is a luxury. But with an informed approach, it’s an expense that’s often worth the cost. “With a good guide, you will learn and see things that you would never find in a book or online,” said Emma Guest-Consales, vice president of the Guides Association of New York City (G.A.N.Y.C.) and a private tour guide .

But once you’ve decided to hire one, how do you find the best one for you? Here are some tips.

Turn to a Local Guide Association

Most major cities around the world have a local guide association, such as G.A.N.Y.C., that have a network of licensed guides to pick from. G.A.N.Y.C.’s guides, for example, are licensed by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs . These organizations, Ms. Guest-Consales said, are good sources, and their websites often allow you to search for one based on your interests such as food or history. and, should you need one, a guide that speaks multiple languages.

“Anyone can call him or herself a guide,” Ms. Guest-Consales said, “but you want to make sure that the person you are contracting is licensed.” Also, popular guides often have reviews on TripAdvisor, which is another source to verify their reputation.

Use the Guides Already Available at Tourist Attractions

Many major landmarks and museums, including the Guggenheim Museum and One World Observatory in New York City, offer private tours, Ms. Guest-Consales said. These are led by guides who have extensive knowledge of that attraction. Most of these attractions require that their guides go through several months of training before they’re allowed to give tours, and if you’re looking for a customized, in-depth perspective of a particular site, hiring one is the way to go.

Rely on Your Network or Ask Your Hotel Concierge

Do you have well-traveled friends whose tastes you trust? If so, ask them for recommendations. Asking your social media network for suggestions is another way to go. “Chances are that if your friends have had a great experience with a guide, you will, too,” Ms. Guest-Consales said.

You can also ask your hotel concierge for names of local guides. If you’re not staying at a hotel, you can still reach out to the concierge staff at a property in town and request names. In her experience, Ms. Guest-Consales said that most are happy to oblige and usually know who have different areas of expertise .

However, be careful and do your homework with any guide, even one recommended by a hotel concierge. Many guides have agreements with concierges or hotels who are paid to steer travelers to pricey tourist traps. By policy, reputable hotels reject such agreements, but there’s no accounting for individual relationships. A recommendation from a hotel or resort is no substitution for asking the right questions.

Know What You Need in a Local Guide

Are you looking for a general overview of your destination where you see popular landmarks, or do you have a specific interest like art history, photography, street art or food? “Many guides have their own niche, and you should take the time to find the person who is best suited to your needs,” Ms. Guest-Consales said.

Some guides who focus on art, for example, have degrees in art history while culinary specialists may be former chefs. That means your tour with them has the potential to be much richer.

When reaching out to a potential guide, be specific on exactly what you want from the tour. Be sure to communicate the dates, amount of time you want to spend and number of people you’d like to bring on your tour. If the guide can’t accommodate you, they may know someone who can.

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I fell in love with New York the moment I set foot here. It's been over 30 years now. I love this city so much that I became an NYC tour guide. I enjoy showing people different faces of NYC - from the bustling city of skyscrapers to the quiet streets of out-of-the-tourists-way neighborhoods. I love telling stories of people who made New York what is it - the self-made millionaires, famous writers, daring architects, beautiful and powerful women. I can show you major landmarks as well as secret spots and cozy old bars where you can feel NYC history. I can take you to places where sounds of jazz rule the night and people swing-dance - a dance which was born in Harlem, NY, and had swept the world with its infectious joy. I'm a licensed sightseeing guide with many years of experience. I'm truly fascinated with the unique history of New York City and love to share my passion for it. I've studied History of Art at Harvard Extension School (Cambridge, Mass) and New School (NYC) and took classes on NYC Architectural History at Cooper Union (NYC).                                                                                                                                  

Hi everyone, I am Owen, living in Flushing, New York. I worked as a tour guide and tour leader for many years. I love travelling and been to many countries in the world. I love yummy food, history and culture. Flushing is amazing place with long history and many different cultures with many ethnic groups people living here, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and Indian. This is a huge melt pot and this is a small global world. Of course, come to Flushing, you can never miss the yummy food here. Flushing is the yummy food kingdom. No need flying to those countries thousands miles away, here you can find and taste the most representative yummy food from those Asian countries, especially Chinese,korean,Vietnamese and Taiwan snacks food. Follow me, let's walk in Flushing and start our amazing yummy food taste journey! I will recommend those famous street food and snacks to you.                                                                                                                                  

I am a New York City tour guide and have been doing bus tours for 14 years and walking tours for eight. I can easily do a standard tour on, say, Central Park, Greenwich Village, or the World Trade Center but I offer a general tour with many popular places in New York. I also have my own niche tour of "Titanic Sites in New York City". I like tour-guiding in the city because I am also a tourist and I like to feel the vicarious thrill of visitors. Being a tour-guide AND a tourist, I have traveled to Nova Scotia, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Cleveland, Niagara Falls, Washington DC, London, Liverpool, Belfast, Bangkok, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Nara, Shizuoka, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Mt. Kosaya, Mt. Fuji and many other places.                                                                                                                                  

My name is Adam, and I’m a licensed tour guide here in New York City. With so many places to visit and an extensive subway system, New York City can feel overwhelming. There's nothing I love more than helping someone feel at ease and have a great experience exploring the amazing areas of New York. I offer private and fun full- and half-day neighborhood walking tours for families and small groups. With every tour, I aim to help people learn to navigate around town, hear great stories, capture wonderful photos, laugh a lot, and make amazing memories together. I am passionate, energetic, quick-witted, and love making people say "wow" at all the sites. I'm originally from Orlando, FL, but have lived in numerous places, including San Francisco, Atlanta, and even Sydney, Australia. Prior to becoming a guide, I worked for years helping well-respected non-profit organizations tell their stories and raise funds to support their critical work. For the past 10 years, my wife and I have called New York City home. We absolutely love living here and are always out exploring the city. It'll be an amazing day out in the city for you and your traveling companions. I can't wait to meet you.                                                                                                                                  

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I've been a local tour guide here on the islands for over 10 years. I specialize in nature and photography along with history. I love taking people out early in the morning to see the beautiful sunrise from the Sea Cliffs and then enjoy beautiful Day around the island. We can do all kinds of stuff from hiking to snorkeling to sightseeing. I also know some amazing food spots that I have discovered over the years.                                                                                                                                  

Aloha! I'm Hawaii's first Forest Therapy Guide, trained and certified by the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Iʻve now led more than 380 forest bathing walks. My family has lived in Mānoa Valley (where I guide) for more than 60 years. This land holds so many memories for me and now I hope to create some special memories for you. My background in the arts and communication, and my love of the outdoors, helps me bring you to your own unique experience of nature. I'm proud to have been recognized by NY Times, Nat Geo, Forbes, and Treehugger.                                                                                                                                  

Because I enjoy showing people around the beautiful island of Oahu I started my company doing luxury convertible tours on Oahu, Hawaii 9 years ago. I use a unique customized four door convertible that has plenty of room for 4 passengers plus driver with easy in and out access for all. Having been in and out of Hawaii for 30 years and permanent for 12 years I am very knowledgeable of places to take clients based on their interest so all tours are customized and private.                                                                                                                                  

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Hello ladies and Gentlemen, I was born and raised in the Miami area. I'm a 40 year old business man that enjoys meeting new people, making people feel welcomed. I have a passion for site seeing the elegance of Miami, experiencing the chic and the unique vibe of Miami, enjoying exclusive venues, beautiful art work, the fashion, the style of this beautiful city, experiencing awesome music of course . We have the opportunity to enjoy the ocean in many different ways. Also enjoying the many different choices of unique cuisines you have here in the South Florida area. I'm first responder certified I'm also security professional by day, so safety and security is always my top priority.                                                                                                                                  

Salutations, I bring four decades of expertise as an international tour guide, offering a refined blend of professionalism and a touch of intrigue to your travels. With a meticulous focus on customer satisfaction, my goal is to turn every expedition into a masterpiece of unforgettable experiences. Join me on a journey where each destination is a chapter waiting to be explored, and every detail is meticulously crafted to exceed your expectations. Let's turn your wanderlust into a symphony of remarkable adventures!                                                                                                                                  

Popular hawaii (big island) tour guides.

The knowledge of a local tour guide like myself far extends my ability to inform and educate about the sights you see. My genuine love and appreciation of the place I have called home for the last four decades of my life would speak for itself. I've not only embraced it, but I live it, this amazing Island of mixed cultures that harmoniously co-exist for centuries.                                                                                                                                  

Hi I'm Brent. I enjoy guests from across the world and want to share our island with more people. I'm waiting for you here on Big Island!                                                                                                                                  

We offer Fat Tire E-Bike tours and Private Van tours on the Big Island of Hawaii. These unique tours are tailored with the adventurous tourist in mind. Whether you want to ride the serene cliffs of a tropical beach road, or see flowing lava from an active volcano, we will provide the ride of your life. The bikes are easy and effortless to ride. Come find out why this tour is the talk of locals and visitors from around the world! The Vans are new and comfortable and easy to get in and out of. We can pick you up anywhere on the island and create a tour that is sure to show you the best the island of Hawaii has to offer. We are “Loving Aloha” in our daily lives.                                                                                                                                  

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Giovanni A.

I am a tour guide in salem, ma where accused witches were executed in 1692. we are a very popular tourist spot. i presently do tours in the witchcraft history as well as maritime, revolutionary history and ghost tours. i am a local actor and have a great personality to do the tours. i am well versed in history and have been doing this for 10 years.                                                                                                                                  .

Christian V.

I have been a tour guide in boston for more than 25 years. i have a real passion for the history of the city and love to show people around. i have excellent reviews and a very comfortable demeanor with clients.                                                                                                                                  .

I'm a long-time Boston resident with a passion for Boston history and exploring the city on foot. I've lived in Boston ever since moving here for college 16 years ago and immediately falling in love with the city. I'm currently a North End resident, but in the past I have lived in over 20 different apartments across most of Boston's neighborhoods. I can take tourists off the beaten path in any part of Boston and show the area through the eyes of a local. I worked for Boston City Hall for many years, running the city's first ever Data Engineering team. My team created Boston's city-wide data warehouse, bringing analytics and automation to the city. Listen to hilarious stories about the inner workings (or lack thereof) of a city government from an (ex) city employee and an active long time resident. I started giving tours of Boston this summer after quitting my regular 9-5 job and I love it! I'm an experienced traveler who has taken many tours around the world and I would like to give that back to the tourists who visit the city I call home. I'm passionate, funny, and full of quirky historical knowledge about Boston. Ask me about any statue or cool building that you see as we pass it, chances are I know something about it! I love good food and a nice cold beer, and know where to find the best lobster roll and chowder in Boston. I have been enthusiastically eating and drinking my way through the area for over a decade and can recommend a place to try any cuisine that comes to your mind! I love giving visitors an inside scoop on the hidden gems of the city, food, history, culture, and entertainment. In my spare time I spend my time playing video games, reading, camping, and traveling. I enjoy discovering new restaurants and hidden areas of Boston, adding new material to my extensive catalog of knowledge about the city.                                                                                                                                  

As a Boston tour guide, I have the added experience of being a world traveler. For many years, I frequently visited Europe, Asia, and Latin America on business. During this time, I also organized tours of the USA, Europe and Asia for my business clients. I now bring this passion, excitement and expertise to the Boston area. By exploring the globe, I was exposed to various cultures, and this unique perspective has taught me what appeals to people when visiting a new part of the country or a new part of the world. My fluency in English and Turkish, and my advanced skills in Spanish and intermediate skills in French, also help me to service a wider range of tourists and business people. I moved to Boston, Massachusetts several years ago, and I now reside in Brookline. I have three children, so I develop my tours to accommodate families with kids, couples, and individuals who want to visit and learn about the rich history and culture of Boston. As a parent, I know that Boston is a great place for higher education, and I have knowledge of the colleges and universities in the area. I customize my tours to suit the needs and preferences of my customers. Whether you want a walking tour, a driving tour, or a little of both, I can create an itinerary that showcases the best of what Boston has to offer. My one day tours are educational and entertaining, and include the history, culture, personalities, architecture and, even the shopping areas of this renowned city. At the end of the tour, you will be happy and satisfied when you realize you've seen so much in just a short time. I am here to share my knowledge of Boston and Cambridge with you, and help you to enjoy your visit so you can explore the must-see parts of this great city. I look forward to meeting you and guiding you around the city, so please send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you for reading.                                                                                                                                  

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Hello! My name is Kevin. I was born and raised in Texas and have lived in Utah off and on for seven years. I've lived in four countries, including China, Australia, and Hungary, and experienced many other amazing places around the world. I love getting a glimpse into the culture and history of places I visit through their architecture, art, beliefs, and people. Traveling has helped me better understand the value of a great tour guide, something I’ve worked hard to become. I've been blessed (or cursed) with a knack for remembering interesting facts and details. I channel this experience and information into my tours, so that my guests get more than a basic tour. By giving tours, I'm helping people expand their understanding and appreciation of diverse ideas to help make the world a better place. Although a native Texan, my roots go deep in Utah, six generations back, to the pioneers who settled here in the mid-19th century. It is a beautiful and fascinating place. Utah should definitely be on your list of places to visit, not just for its natural wonders but also for its history. Despite being raised on stories of the pioneers, I didn't fall in love with the history, places, and stories of Utah until I lived in downtown Salt Lake City as a young college student. That's when I began to explore the city's streets and neighborhoods, which led to an appreciation of the historic architecture and stories of people who helped make Utah what it is today. And, I began to learn how my own ancestors fit in to the fabric of Utah's story. Utah has changed a lot since my ancestors moved here, growing from frontier settlements founded under the direction of a prophet to a tech hub drawing talent from around the globe to live within easy reach of outdoor recreation. I’d love to share the stories of the people and places that have impacted Utah with you on a tour of Salt Lake City or other nearby attractions. I am a member of the Utah Tour Guide Association, currently serving as president.                                                                                                                                  

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History nerd who enjoys sharing stories... i have been giving tours for a couple years now but have a life long passion for education (my son says i take the "fun" out of things by teaching him something while doing things... lol). on stage management experience at disneyland along with olympic moments in utah give me unapparelled customer service with the ability to adapt tours for guests enjoyment. always learning -- as harry truman said "there is nothing new in history, just what you don't know" and i intend to teach you things along while entertaining you. reviews on my tours frequently comment on how i blend comedy with an engaging style that leaves them awed. i am constantly reading and learning so your tour will get those items added into what i already know and share. your questions will inspire me to learn and grow. let's have some fun and enjoy key west                                                                                                                                  , popular honolulu tour guides.

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My family and I spent a full day with Arthur, starting out for a few hours on foot, then driving around to major sites outside of the French Quarter; and having lunch at an out-of-the-way place mid-day. We had a great day. Arthur's knowledge of the city and its history is encyclopedic, and is informed by both a love of the area and its culture, and real perspective about the forces that have influenced it, both past and present. We learned a ton both about how New Orleans was founded and how it evolved in its early years, and about what it's like today. Our time with Arthur gave perspective to our whole five-day visit, and he was helpful in suggesting activities for the rest of our stay. Highly recommended!

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The United States has many places to see, and everyone traveling is on a limited schedule. So being in the company of a local guide is the best way to get the most out of every hour you will spend in the United States. Rather than trudging along through the city together with one of the many mass tourist groups, let a local specialist help you enjoy every minute! Our guides are of course masters of all the famous sightseeing spots such as Wall Street or Hollywood, but they also know their area on a deeper level, and can help you connect and experience the United States in a much more personal way. Your guide is always willing to help you customize your tour in a way that you do all you wanted to, and also avoid tourist traps or time wasters. So find your favorite guide and send them a message, that will be the start of your wonderful journey to the USA!

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If you want all the benefits of traveling with a tour group—someone else to do all the planning, connections to local knowledge, and a “fixer” if plans go awry—but don’t want to have to travel with strangers, a private tour company is the way to go. 

A private tour company will consider your preferences, budget, and group size in order to custom-design the perfect trip for you.

Think private tours are only for ultra-wealthy travelers? You might be surprised by how affordable it can be. “People are often under the misconception that it costs a lot more to book your trip through a private tour company—it doesn’t,” says Laura Burdett-Munns, Managing Director, Journeysmiths . “We receive a commission from the various hotels and suppliers, which allow us to offer personalized advice, great levels of service, and consumer protection for around the same price as you would get booking each element yourself,” explains Burdett-Munns.

These are the five best private tour companies for custom trips. 

Journeysmiths

For over 30 years, family-owned and operated private tour company Journeysmiths has been arranging bespoke travel itineraries to destinations across the globe. If you want your trip to make a difference, Journeysmiths is the company for you. Working with partners who share Journeysmiths’ values of supporting conservation and community, travelers have the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects—or they can simply receive information about how their trip is making a difference in the destination (by patronizing local businesses or through the funding of charity projects).

Clients work with Journeysmiths’ team of travel designers (who have an average of 15 years of specialized experience in their destination) to create the perfect itinerary. Don’t know where to start? Journeysmiths’ website features a fun “inspire me” option, where you can see potential experiences and accommodations for categories such as “adventure,” “beaches,” or “family time.”

Sample Trip Experience: Camping on the ice in Antarctica. 

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Ker & Downey Africa

Specializing in safaris in popular destinations across the continent, Ker & Downey Africa can help you plan all types of animal adventures, from bird-watching to gorilla tracking. The company has a network of local travel experts, known as LuxVenture Designers, who will work with you to create your dream trip.

Ker & Downey Africa partners with locally-owned lodges across Africa, hand-picking properties that are eco-friendly and community-focused (but still luxurious). 

Sample Trip Experience: Swimming with whale sharks in Mozambique. 

Abercrombie & Kent

“When was the last time you did something for the first time?” This is the response of Geoffrey Kent, founder and co-chairman of Abercrombie & Kent , when people ask him where to go next. With tours available on every continent, off-the-beaten-path trips that will impress even the most seasoned travelers can be arranged

Overwhelmed by creating your own custom itinerary? Abercrombie & Kent has a variety of ready-to-book private trips available to choose from in destinations including Croatia, Morocco, and Egypt. Don’t see anything you like? An Abercrombie & Kent consultant can create a tailor-made trip for your group to anywhere in the world.  

Sample Trip Experience: Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza from a professional pizzaiolo in Rome.

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Black Tomato 

On a trip to Eastern Europe, Tom Marchant, one of the founders of Black Tomato , was offered the chance to try a black tomato, extolled by a local as a “rare and wonderful” tasting experience—and thus, the company’s name was born. 

Every trip is designed around creating these special “rare and wonderful” moments for travelers. Black Tomato’s tailor-made trips can be crafted to accommodate practically any activity anywhere in the world—”short of robbing the Louvre, we can—and will—organize anything,” boasts Black Tomato. 

Sample Trip Experience: Ski unnamed peaks in Lofoten, Norway.

Kensington Yacht

If your dream private trip takes place on the water, turn to Kensington Yacht , the sailing-specific sister company of Kensington Tours. Kensington will match you with the perfect private yacht or catamaran for your group size, and then stock it with water toys, a full-service crew, and a gourmet chef.

The company will also arrange a bespoke itinerary, including excursions and onboard surprises. At every port you wish to stop at, local guides will be ready to show you all the best secret spots. 

Sample Trip Experience: Dive at the archeological site of the sunken city of Baiae off the coast of Italy. 

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We know your time is limited and you want to see as much as possible, but at a nice pace: Rushing is not fun!

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Your Barcelona private tour guides will be the best local connection of your entire trip. You’ll feel like you’ve made a new good old friend.

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