Tour platforms like GetYourGuide
Host tours, experiences, and dinners for travelers. Vetted platforms are marked.
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Typical earnings: US tour guides median $18.33 an hour ($38,120 a year), BLS 2025 data via O*NET source ↗
Best for: Locals who know their city well and enjoy hosting groups of travelers
Start here if: I want to earn from things I already own · What do people actually get paid for online?
Compare the top 10 tour platforms
| Platform | Fees | Minimum payout | Payout speed | Pays via | Who can join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ToursByLocals
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20-25% commission - guides keep ~80% | — | — | Bank transfer, PayPal | 175 countries |
 Viator
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Commission 20%-30% per booking | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 GetYourGuide
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20-30% booking commission | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide |
 Klook
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15-35% negotiated commission | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide (strong in Asia) |
 Civitatis
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15-30% negotiated commission | — | — | Bank transfer | Worldwide (Spanish-speaking focus) |
 Airbnb Experiences
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About 20% commission | — | — | Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer | Worldwide |
 Eatwith
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Hosts keep their set price, guests pay 20% on top | — | — | Bank transfer, PayPal | 130+ countries |
 Tiqets
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Negotiated commission per ticket | — | — | Bank transfer monthly | Worldwide |
 Headout
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25-30% commission | — | — | Bank transfer monthly or bi-weekly | Worldwide |
 Withlocals
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32% service fee | — | — | Bank transfer, PayPal | Worldwide |
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All 10 tour platforms
Vetted platforms screen people before they can join
ToursByLocalsA private tour marketplace connecting 400,000 travelers a year with 5,000+ vetted local guides in 175 countries.
toursbylocals.com60 viewsAirbnb ExperiencesAirbnb marketplace for hosted activities - locals run tours, classes, and adventures, with Airbnb taking about 20%.
airbnb.com48 viewsCivitatisThe leading activities marketplace for the Spanish-speaking travel market, with supplier sign-up for tours worldwide.
civitatis.com49 viewsEatwithA culinary experience marketplace with 5,000+ hosts in 130+ countries - hosts keep the price they set, guests pay a 20% service fee on top.
eatwith.com48 viewsGetYourGuideA leading experiences marketplace where tour operators and activity providers list through the supplier program.
getyourguide.com38 viewsHeadoutA marketplace where attractions and experience operators sell tickets and tours.
headout.com46 viewsKlookAsia leading travel activities platform - operators and experience hosts join through the Klook merchant program.
klook.com37 viewsTiqetsA platform where attractions and tour operators sell tickets and experiences to travelers.
tiqets.com48 viewsViatorThe TripAdvisor experiences marketplace - suppliers list tours and activities, with commission around 20%-30% per booking.
viator.com41 viewsWithlocalsA marketplace for personal tours and home dinners hosted by locals, who set their own schedule - the platform deducts a 32% service fee.
withlocals.com39 views