Why hire a local?
There’s no reason to be a mere tourist anymore. Locals can show a more edgy, more beautiful and more authentic version of the city at a price that works for you.
Showaround is all about the activities that happen when you’re not lounging around the hotel room, and they can start as soon as you arrive at your destination. From pickup to departure, a Showaround host can be at your side. Whether you want to explore the underground culture in Berlin, the local art scene of Paris or even the best dive bars in Prague, a local’s intimate knowledge will bring you a more real and unique experience than any guide book you buy or review you find on the internet. Just think about how much time you’ll save trying to figure out where to find the best restaurants, parties, local goods and best prices.
Showaround is perfect for single travelers, business travelers, groups of friends, families, couples and anyone who enjoys getting a local’s perspective.
How it works
Cut the lines, dodge the crowds and connect more intimately with your travel experience. A local on Showaround can tailor your activities to your interests and give you an insider's view on where to go and what to see.
As a traveler on Showaround, you have the freedom to tailor tours with locals before arriving to your travel destination. You can choose a verified local based on his or her personality, background and get an insider’s perspective on what you should see and do before you step foot on the airplane.
As a local on Showaround, you can easily earn extra cash. You choose your hourly rate and organise your schedule as you please, so that you can show international visitors the best of your city in your free time!
It is important to note that Showaround does not offer professional guide services. However, professional guides are more than welcome to have accounts on the Showaround platform.
The benefits
Support locals you know and like. By taking a local tour on Showaround, you contribute directly to people you've met and connected with.
Make international friends. Sites like Airbnb and Booking.com have revolutionised travel, but neither site brings you closer to locals. On Showaround, you can make lasting friendships around the world!
Enjoy an out-of-the-box experience. Other platforms are perfect for curated tours, but Showaround thrives on local, personal experience. You have the freedom to decide what activities you want to do and who you want to do them with.
Since the launch
The Showaround idea has been floating around for a few years, but only recently was it designed and developed into a full-functioning, responsive website. A few weeks into the launch, over a thousand users had signed up in over 250 cities around the globe and almost immediately the first bookings took place.
So far, Showaround has been growing in popularity in international hubs. The highest number of tours have taken place in Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Berlin, where the number of locals and bookings are increasing daily.
The response to Showaround has been remarkable. Users have commented on the site’s ease of use and attractive interface and tend to place a second booking within one to two months after their first.
Mobile apps
Showaround is now on the App Store!
An iOS App is available on the App Store and Android App is to follow suite. With this app you can manage your bookings directly from your phone and discover locals within a matter of minutes.
What's next?
Although currently focused on expansion in Europe, Showaround has plans to launch in the U.S. and Asian markets in the future.
After attracting a decent number of locals in major cities in Europe, we now aim to increase the number of bookings. Each booking provides a vast amount of information about locals and the quality of their city tours. So naturally, the more tours completed, the more in-depth information we’ll be able to provide to our users.
In the near future, you’ll be able to sort locals based on previous bookings, ratings, and reviews, making the process of finding the perfect local as easy as 1-2-3.
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