# Withlocals: Private Tours — Local guides & experiences

> Private, personalized city tours and food experiences with local guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Withlocals B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlocals-private-tours/id655695313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Withlocals B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919099996)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 560 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlocals-private-tours/id655695313/reviews.md

## What is Withlocals?

Private tours with local guides, personalized for you.
Book private tours and food tours led by local guides who know their city inside out. Discover unique things to do, skip the crowds, avoid tourist traps, and explore at your own pace.

With the Withlocals app, every city tour is private and tailored to your interests. Chat with your local tour guide before you go and personalize the experience together. Whether you’re into food tours, culture, history, or traveling with kids, your travel experience fits your style.

Discover authentic food spots, hidden neighborhoods, and local stories you won’t find in guidebooks. From private food tours to cultural walks and family-friendly city tours, you choose how you explore.

Why travelers choose Withlocals:
Private tours with trusted local guides
Personalized city tours and food experiences
Authentic activities and hidden gems
Verified reviews from fellow travelers
Easy booking with secure in-app payment

Choose from 2,500+ private tours and local experiences in 250+ cities worldwide.

Travel deeper. Travel locally. Travel with Withlocals.

## Key features

- Private tours with local guides
- Personalized city and food experiences
- Discover hidden gems and authentic spots
- Skip tourist traps and crowds
- Explore at your own pace
- Verified traveler reviews
- Secure in-app booking and payment

## What do users think of Withlocals?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🤝 Great way to connect with local guides
- 💰 Affordable private tours
- 🌍 Covers many destinations

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Unreliable guide availability
- 🕰️ Slow response from customer service
- 💳 High commission fees for hosts
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in reviews

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with login and account creation
- Inability to view full review history
- Glitches in chat and messaging features
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Problems with location and map integration

**Most requested features**

- Improved app stability and performance
- Better communication with guides before tours
- More detailed review system for guides
- Expansion to more countries and cities
- Flexible cancellation and refund policies

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlocals-private-tours/id655695313/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not Really Confirmed

*2026-08-10*

Booked a tour, received confirmation in writing. Spend thousands of dollars to travel here. Have limited time. Show up at appropriate time and the guide is not there. Call the guide and the guide knows nothing of my tour and is currently guiding a different tour elsewhere. I was able to locate a different guide last minute at considerable more cost. 
Reached out to With Locals who promptly refunded my money (same as what credit card dispute would accomplish) and offers a voucher for a future booking. I have no plans to return to any city served by With Locals in the next couple years so the voucher is useless to me and I’m left with the added cost.  The bottom line is their written confirmations mean nothing.

### 5/5 — Consistently good in every city

*2026-05-14*

I book a WithLocals tour in every city we visit, from Stockholm to Tokyo to Seoul, Dubrovnik, Istanbul or Prague, they have all been very done. The platform is truly easy to use and formulaic across countries, so you know what you’re getting from place to place.  Love this app !!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-04-04, version 10.46.0*

very happy with this WithLocals app
easy to use and easy to communicate with my guests

### 5/5 — Cubby

*2025-11-18, version 8.95.0*

Simply great!

### 5/5 — Amazing travel guided tour site & app

*2025-10-14, version 8.90.0*

This company has amazing tours - the app is great UI with easy to use features too

### 5/5 — Georgetown Food Tour with Lisa

*2025-10-05*

We loved our food tour with Lisa. She was very friendly and informative of the local restaurants, culture and dishes. There were 6 in our group, including a 1 year old baby. Lisa introduced us to food  and restaurants that we never would have found on our own. She was patient in answering our questions and we learned a lot about the local vendors and traditional dishes from a variety of the cultures in the area. 

Our group would highly recommend Lisa and this tour.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-09-25, version 8.4.56*

very happy with this WithLocals app
easy to use and easy to communicate with my guests

### 1/5 — Ugh

*2025-09-18, version 8.4.56*

I am only reviewing the app.  For me it has been terrible.  Worse than useless.  Extremely frustrating and no response to my request for help.  Very unfortunate as I will not make another booking with this company.

### 1/5 — They charge you without committing to the experience

*2025-08-08*

I created a profile, booked an experience for 220 dollars, and they cancelled it straight away, within 1 minute. Now they tell me they will take 10 days to give me a refund, and I am stuck speaking to a chat bot. Avoid
Other providers will charge you at the moment of the experience, not before without commitment.
I am cancelling my account which is too bad because I wanted to book 3 days experiences with them

### 1/5 — Useless service

*2025-06-14*

I booked a tour. The specific guide couldn’t make it and re-assigned me to another guide, who also couldn’t make it. This went on three times and after that they ended up telling me they don’t have anyone available and would refund me (in 10 days!). What’s the point of having an app if you can’t have up to date information about whether your guides are available or not? Total waste of time for me. Will not use again.

## Frequently asked questions about Withlocals

### What is Withlocals?

Withlocals offers private, personalized tours and food experiences led by local guides. It allows travelers to discover unique aspects of a city, avoid tourist traps, and explore at their own pace, tailored to their specific interests.

### How are tours personalized?

You can chat with your local guide before booking to personalize the tour based on your interests, whether it's food, culture, history, or traveling with family. This ensures the experience fits your travel style.

### Is there a cost to use the app?

The app itself is free to download and browse. The cost is associated with booking the private tours and experiences, which are paid for securely within the app.

### What kind of experiences can I book?

You can book a variety of experiences including private food tours, cultural walks, family-friendly city tours, and explorations of hidden neighborhoods. There are over 2,500 private tours available in more than 250 cities worldwide.

### Can I see reviews before booking?

Yes, the app features verified reviews from fellow travelers. This helps you make informed decisions and choose tours and guides that align with your expectations for an authentic and enjoyable experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.115.0 — 2026-08-21

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 10.110.0 — 2026-07-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 10.108.3 — 2026-07-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 10.101.4 — 2026-07-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 10.101.0 — 2026-07-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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