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GetYourGuide vs ToursByLocals
GetYourGuide and ToursByLocals are both tour platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$800 on GetYourGuide and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$800 on GetYourGuide and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only ToursByLocals offers PayPal.
- ToursByLocals screens providers before they can join, while GetYourGuide is open to anyone.
- GetYourGuide is based in Germany, ToursByLocals in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose GetYourGuide if…
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
Choose ToursByLocals if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
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GetYourGuide
A leading experiences marketplace where tour operators and activity providers list through the supplier progra…
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ToursByLocals
A private tour marketplace connecting 400,000 travelers a year with 5,000+ vetted local guides in 175 countrie…
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| Type | Tour platforms like GetYourGuide | Tour platforms like GetYourGuide |
| Category | Travel & Experiences | Travel & Experiences |
| Vetted | No | Yes |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | 20-30% booking commission | 20-25% commission - guides keep ~80% |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | 175 countries |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Vancouver, Canada |
| Popularity | 38 views · 0 likes | 57 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GetYourGuide or ToursByLocals?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $700–$800 on GetYourGuide and $750–$800 on ToursByLocals, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are GetYourGuide and ToursByLocals available?
GetYourGuide: Worldwide. ToursByLocals: 175 countries.
Which is easier to join, GetYourGuide or ToursByLocals?
GetYourGuide — anyone can sign up, while ToursByLocals screens providers before accepting them.