Passar as festas no estrangeiro deve soar a mágico — não a algo produzido em massa. No GuidesFinder, fala diretamente com especialistas locais e co-cria um itinerário à sua medida: mercados para famílias, jantares com estrelas Michelin ou fogo de artifício na praia em clima quente. Abaixo encontra destinos selecionados a dedo para 2025–26 com informações sobre clima, afluência e datas — além de um guia passo a passo para contratar a guia privada ideal.
Se pesquisares «how to find a local tour guide» no Google, vais obter milhões de resultados, mas poucos acompanham-te desde a primeira ideia até ao encontro com alguém no terreno. A procura por experiências autênticas e locais nunca foi tão elevada: estudos recentes do sector colocam a variedade e a qualidade das actividades locais — visitas guiadas incluídas — logo a seguir à segurança e ao custo na escolha do destino. Inquéritos mostram ainda que quase dois terços dos viajantes contam com especialistas locais ao planear o itinerário.
Em resumo, os viajantes procuram activamente especialistas locais — e os guias estão prontos a recebê-los. Este guia explica exactamente como ligar os pontos.
Todos os anos, milhões de viajantes pesquisam no Google «é seguro contratar um guia turístico privado?» antes de confirmarem a reserva. A preocupação é compreensível: encontra-se um desconhecido num país estrangeiro, por vezes paga-se adiantado e segue-se fora dos percursos habituais. Ainda assim, um guia privado é uma das melhores formas de conhecer um destino de forma autêntica. Este guia responde detalhadamente à questão da segurança e explica como reservar com confiança — sobretudo quando se utiliza uma plataforma focada na verificação como a GuidesFinder.
O outono no Japão é uma estação de conforto absoluto: o calor do verão já passou e o frio do inverno ainda não chegou. O clima é ameno e fresco — perfeito para longos passeios e descobertas tranquilas. Para os viajantes, esta é uma das melhores épocas para visitar o país: há menos turistas do que na primavera, durante a floração das cerejeiras, e até as atrações mais famosas podem ser apreciadas sem multidões.
É um guia turístico profissional que pretende expandir a sua carteira de clientes e alcançar viajantes em todo o mundo? O GuidesFinder oferece-lhe a plataforma para mostrar a sua experiência e ligar-se a aventureiros em busca de experiências autênticas.
Welcome to Chania through the eyes of Apostolis Panigirakis—your licensed tour guide, professional historian, and local storyteller offering deeply immersive private tours in Crete that blend authenticity, scholarship, and heartfelt hospitality.
Are you visiting Crete and looking for the best walking tour in Chania with a licensed local guide? Experience the beauty, history, and hidden gems of this ancient Venetian port city with Proper Cretan Guide, a trusted travel agency led by expert historian and certified tour guide Apostolis Panigirakis.
Planning a trip to Crete and craving an authentic taste of local culture? Join a Walking Food Tour in Chania City led by Proper Cretan Guide, a trusted travel agency run by licensed guide and local historian Apostolis Panigirakis.
Discover the flavors, history, and street life of Chania’s charming Old Town while enjoying hand-picked tastings, all guided by a local expert.
An Insider’s Journey: Aptera with Apostolis Panigirakis
Apostolis Panigirakis is a genuine Cretan local—born and raised—holding a degree in Contemporary History (BA & MSc in Tourism). With extensive experience guiding private tours around Chania and Crete, his passion for history and deep-rooted knowledge of archaeology make him a standout guide for exploring ancient Aptera.
World War II left an indelible mark on the island of Crete and Greece as a whole, shaping the history and memories of countless families across the globe. Among the most poignant chapters is the Battle of Crete, a fierce and pivotal conflict involving Allied forces—especially the ANZAC troops from Australia and New Zealand—and Axis powers. For history enthusiasts, veterans’ families, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this dramatic period, there is no better way to connect with the past than through an expertly guided tour.
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When it comes to Croatia, a whole range of very pleasant associations comes to mind. For some, it is the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, others are impressed by its centuries-old sights, and some cannot forget the taste of truffles, pršrut and local wine.
The vast majority of the population of the coastal regions of Croatia works in the tourism industry: in the catering industry, in the hotel business, and also organizes private tours in Croatia. From luxury private tours to private tours to national parks and private city tours - the choice is truly impressive.
Come with us and let's try to figure out together why this truly wonderful land is so popular among tourists from all over the world, leaving such a rich aftertaste for its guests.
Mass tours are gradually becoming a thing of the past, giving way to exclusive tourism arrangements. It can now be confidently said that the most interesting and unusual tours are organized by local travel guides. This is due to their high mobility and flexibility, as well as their willingness to tailor the itinerary to their clients' interests. A colorful story about a place of interest, told by a local guide who is truly passionate about their work, is an experience worth having at least once in a lifetime.
Allow us to offer you some advice from our experience.
Determine your expectations and match them with your capabilities. Be as honest as possible when answering the following questions.
What exactly interests you? Do you need a historical tour, cultural tour, or a wine tour? Maybe a gastronomic tour with the opportunity to taste new dishes? Or do you seek adventure? Well-planned in advance, of course, which is fundamentally important.
Language is a key factor if you want to get the most out of your interaction with a personal tour guide. Let's face it, you probably don't want to strain your memory trying to recall the German you never quite mastered in school, especially if you are fluent in Spanish, for example. You get the point.
“How far am I willing to go in search of the unknown?” This is an important question that hints at your level of physical fitness. Of course, a personal travel guide is very attentive to their guests' wishes and will take them into account, but there are objective factors such as the length of the route, elevation gain, and so on. Your honest answer to this question will help avoid many unpleasant situations.
So, the main and, believe me, not the easiest part is done: you've determined your desires. Now it will be much easier to find your guide since you already know exactly what you want.
On the GuidesFinder website, you can easily find tourist guides that best match your requirements. Thanks to the convenient filter system on the homepage, based on geography, age, experience, and language, you will have no trouble finding a guide that is perfect for you. Try it right now—find your guide on GuidesFinder and send them a message by clicking on the envelope icon. That's it! All that's left is to wait for a response from the guide to discuss all the details.
Social networks are another good option for finding a private guide. Of course, it will take much more time than the previous option. You will need to subscribe to various travel communities and then explore many different options. But why not, if you have plenty of time and patience?
Good old reviews from friends, acquaintances, relatives, and humanity in general can be effective if your tastes, expectations, and preferences (see the first point of the article) fully match the impressions of, for example, your friend's cousin. What he liked may not necessarily appeal to you.
Of course, we can't overlook Google. It's very simple to type “find a guide” into the search bar and be flooded with information. The downside is that you'll have to sift through this flood on your own, trying to separate the wheat from the chaff. But, as with the previous option, with enough time, effort, and patience, almost anything is possible.
Once the second stage is behind you, there is just a little left to do. But this “little” does not mean “unimportant.” Quite the opposite. You need to check the chosen candidate's documents and make sure they have the necessary permits and certifications, especially if activities as a private tour guide require licensing in your chosen destination.
Congratulations! You are on the home stretch. Now you just need to discuss all the details with your chosen private guide, get answers to your organizational questions, make payment or prepayment as agreed, and start packing your bags.
We hope that this simple system of just a few steps will significantly ease your search for the perfect tour guide. Remember to take advantage of the convenient filter on GuidesFinder to get a tour guide that suits you best, whether it’s а city guide personal, a gastronomic tour, a wine tour, or an excursion to national parks.
The world is even wider than you think—time to find out for yourself!
C’est l’histoire merveilleuse de David Alleno, gardien d’origine italienne du très chic cimetière de la Recoleta à Buenos aires. Nous sommes en 1881, Davil Alleno commence à 16 ans a travaillé dans ce cimetière, il est charge de l’entretien et des différents travaux de maintenance. Le jeune David est passionné par son travail et son rêve est d’avoir son propre caveau dans ce cimetière. Il faut savoir que le cimetière de la Recoleta est exclusivement dédié à la bourgeoisie locale car le prix des parcelles est très élevé. David n’est pas découragé, au contraire il se met à economiser sous après sous, peso après peso, se privant même de manger. Après quelques années d’économie, il arrive enfin à réunir la somme nécessaire et s’achète sans tarder une parcelle de terre dans le cimetière, il construit de ses mains un caveau sans l’aide de personne. David n’a jamais fondé de famille et vivait très modestement mais la chance va enfin lui sourire ! Sa grande sœur gagne le gros lot à la loterie nationale et choisi de partager ses gains avec toute sa famille. David reçoit une part des gains et aussitôt s’achete un billet de bateau (et oui les vols Air France n’existe pas encore) destination de Gêne en Italie. Labas il retrouve un sculpteur nommé Achille Canessa, un vieil ami de son père. Il lui confie une photo de lui prise au cimetière et en tenue de travail et le charge de la réalisation d’une statue grandeur réel en respectant scrupuleusement les éléments de la photo . En 1910, David embarque pour Buenos aires avec l’emcombrante statue à son effigie. Une fois arrivé sur place, il informe la direction du cimetière qu’il renonce à son poste de gardien. Peut-être était-il pressé d’inaugurer son caveau ? David rentre chez lui et là c’est le drame, il se suicide! Les circonstances du drame ne sont encore bien connues mais je vous invite à réserver une belle journée de visite avec moi pour connaitre la suite !! [email protected]
Je vais vous raconter l’hisoire d’un des plus fameux cafés de Buenos aires, j’ai nommé le café de los Angelitos dans le quartier de Balvarena à l’angle de la rue Rincon et de l’avenue Rivadavia. Ce café me tient à cœur pour plusieurs raisons, déjà j’ai habité à 3 pâtés de maison de ce lieu riche en histoire et je passais devant tous les jours, quelques fois juste pour le plaisir de passer devant
J’ai pour habitude de commencer les visites de Buenos aires par l’Obelisco, c’est une place symbolique de la ville. La première question que me pose mes clients est » Max dit nous, cet obélisque à la même symbolique que celui de Paris, il y a un lien entre les deux? ». Bon, celui de Paris est très différent et bien sûr n’ont pas la même histoire. Celui de Buenos aires est récent, sa construction a commencé le 20 mars 1936 et on l’inaugura le 23 mai 1936, et oui seulement 1 petit mois a suffi pour le construire. La ville voulait batir un symbole pour fêter les 400 ans de la ville. Il faut savoir qu’on a dû démolir l’église San Nicolas de Bari pour construire l’Obelisque, or c’est justement au sommet de cette église qu’on a hissé pour la première fois le drapeau argentin en 1816, d’ailleurs cet élément est inscrit sur la partie nord de l’Obelisco. Encore un paradoxe argentin, on démoli une église importante avec un symbole fort mais on donne son nom au quartier, il s’appelle maintenant San Nicolas. L’emplacement de cet Obélisque est stratégique, il est situé sur la fameuse avenue de 9 de Julio, l’avenue la plus large du monde selon les porteños non loin de la belle avenue Corrientes, le Teatro Colon n’est qu’à quelques pas.
Si on parlait du plus bel édifice de Buenos aires ? J’ai nommé le Palacio Barolo de Buenos aires ! Comment ne pas rester en admiration devant cet édifice qui reçoit mille et un secret. Tout commence avec un certain Luis Barolo, débarqué son Italie natale à la fin du XIXe siècles. Ce cher Luis a une idée de génie qui consiste à importer des machines à filer le coton, il est le premier à le faire. Il fait rapidement fortune en transformant le coton (le nord de l’Argentine est riche en coton, région frontalière avec la Paraguay) et en exportant le textile produit vers l’Europe ! Bingo, c’est le commerce du siècle et le début d’une belle idée qui se met à germer dans la tête de Luis. Ce brillant personnage a souvent le mal du pays et souhaite amener l’Italie à Buenos aires ! Comment faire ? C’est simple ! Il décide de construire l’édifice le plus haut du pays et d’Amérique du Sud et cerise sur le gâteau il porterait son nom. Il souhaite bien évidemment une touche italienne à ce beau projet. En 1910, Luis contacte un certain Mario Palanti, architecte italien comme lui, venu de Milan quelques années avant. cet architecte Italien avait comme objectif de travailler avec les riches immigrants italiens installés en Argentine et en Urugay. L’alchimie entre les deux hommes va être instantanée ! La construction du Palacio débute en 1919 et se termine en ..... devinez en combien de temps l’édifice sera construit ? euh 50 ans ? non! 25 ans alors ? Encore perdu ! En seulement 4 ans !! Et oui, il n’aura fallu que 4 ans pour terminer ce chef d’œuvre architecturale d’inspiration Art Nouveau et éclectique, avec des réminiscences néogothiques. Pourquoi en si peu de temps ? Tout simplement car l’argent coulait à flot ! Luis Barolo avait énormément de moyens financiers et importait la plupart des matériaux d’Europe, notamment le fameux marbre de Carrare en Italie.
Lorsque j’organise une visite la ville de Buenos aires, je ne n’oublie jamais de faire une petite halte au fameux café Tortoni avec mes clients. C’est une étape obligatoire ! Mais problème ... il y a souvent des heures d’attente avant de franchir la porte du Tortoni, ce lieu est vraiment victime de son succès . Alors certains de mes clients qui vont lire cet article vont peut-être rire et dire « mais non Max avec toi on ne fait pas la queue » ! Et oui c’est vrai, j’ai la chance de connaître les bonnes personnes
The list of must-visit destinations on our planet is endless. From the Arctic to South Africa, Earth is filled with countless surprises and hidden gems that a single lifetime isn't enough to explore them all. Someone once said that life is too short to visit the same place twice. However, when it comes to choosing a country for a summer holiday, we all have our favorites. We hope you will agree with us. Ready to explore? Let’s go!
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With the arrival of spring, the world transforms before our eyes. Trees come to life with greenery, flowers bloom, and nature awakens to a new life. For tourists, this time of year presents an ideal opportunity for exploration and adventure. Spring travels bring fresh experiences, vivid memories, and unending awe before the splendor of nature and cultural diversity. Let's explore why the first days of spring are a wonderful time for new adventures.
In a world filled with well-known tourist destinations, there is always a mysterious allure in lesser-known corners, where magic sparkles with the desperation to avoid conventional views. In this article, we will delve into the world of hidden gems in tourism – forgotten or underrated places that you will undoubtedly want to visit in 2024.
