Welcome to the annual Golden Guide Awards by ToursByLocals
This year we celebrate the incredible guides who put the human back in travel. Their passion, expertise and creativity make ToursByLocals a world class leader in providing outstanding tour experiences. The Golden Guide Awards honour these unforgettable guides and their remarkable successes.
We invite you to explore the year’s best in travel and learn more about our favourites, chosen by industry experts and local travellers like you.
LegendaryGuides
from the 2025 Golden Guide Awards
Unforgettable experiences
At ToursByLocals we take pride in knowing that every tour is thoughtfully designed, giving travellers endless options for unique experiences in every destination. Here we shine a light on the year’s most beloved, creative and personal experiences, showcasing the guides who have left a lifelong mark on our travellers.
Community choice
We asked the travel community and you answered! Hundreds of travellers, guides and industry experts alike selected this year’s best in guides.
Local legends
Celebrating the best from all corners of the globe, we honour the guides who have made a lasting impression on our travellers, and delivered a record number of outstanding tours over the past two years.