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Explore anywhere like you live there
TerraGuide connects curious travelers with verified local guides for personalized tours of the cities and neighborhoods that matter most.
Our story
Travel has always been about connection — with places, cultures, and people. But most tourism has lost that. Generic bus tours, the same five TripAdvisor spots, guides who've never actually lived in the city they're showing you.
TerraGuide was built to fix that. We started with a simple question: what if every traveler could see a city the way a local does? Not through a scripted tour, but through the eyes of someone who actually calls that place home.
Today, TerraGuide is a marketplace for verified local guides who lead personalized, safety-monitored tours across cities in the United States. Every guide is background-checked, ID-verified, and reviewed by real travelers. Every trip is covered by our LiveSafe GPS system and platform monitoring.
What we stand for
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Safety first
Every guide passes a criminal background check, government ID verification, driver's license review, vehicle inspection, and first aid certification before going live on the platform.
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Authentic local experiences
Our guides aren't reading from a script — they live in the neighborhoods they show you. That means hidden gems, real stories, and the places tourists never find.
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Fair for everyone
Guides set their own rates and keep 95% of every booking. Travelers pay a transparent 5% platform fee — no hidden charges, no last-minute surprises.
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Technology you can trust
LiveSafe GPS, in-app messaging, Meeting PINs, and platform-monitored trips — we build tools that give both sides peace of mind throughout every experience.
How we vet every guide
Before any guide can accept bookings on TerraGuide, they complete a multi-step verification process:
- ✓Criminal background check via Checkr
- ✓Government-issued ID verification
- ✓Driver's license and vehicle inspection (if offering transport)
- ✓First aid certification review
- ✓Personal liability insurance verification ($500k+ minimum)
- ✓Profile and references reviewed by the TerraGuide team
Ready to explore like a local?
Browse verified guides in your next destination — or share your city with the world.