Every city has
a secret.
Locals know it.
Connect with locals who share your interests for experiences you won't find in any guidebook. Or share your city with travelers who truly want to understand it.
Your friend in every city
Friend In Town connects travelers with verified locals who share what they love - food, history, art, hiking, hidden gems. Not a tour company. Not a script.
Just two people who connect over something they both love. Whether you're visiting Rome for the first time or have been living in Barcelona for years - there's a place for you here.
Join the community →Explore like you live there
No more tourist traps. Connect with a local who shares your interests and shows you the city they actually live in.
Search by interest and city
Tell us what you love and where you're going - food, art, history, hiking. We'll find your perfect local match.
Pick your local
Browse verified locals, read their story, see what they love. Choose who feels right - no algorithms, no mystery.
Pay only after you meet
Your card is held securely but never charged until your experience is confirmed. Cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Share your city. Earn from it.
You know the real spots - the family trattoria no tourist finds, the hidden viewpoint, the market only locals go to. Share it with people who actually want to understand your city.
Show what guidebooks miss
Your knowledge of your city is worth more than any guidebook. Share the real places, the real stories.
Your schedule, your rules
Set your own availability, your own experience, your own price. No boss, no script, no platform dictating your day.
Get paid after every session
Secure bank transfer after each confirmed experience. Simple, reliable, transparent - you keep 80% of every booking.
Simple from start to finish
Four steps from discovery to experience - whether you're a traveler or a guide.
Register free
Create your profile in minutes - as a traveler or a guide. No fees to join.
Search or list
Travelers search by city and interest. Guides list their experience and availability.
Book and connect
Request a session, confirm the details, get ready to meet your local.
Meet and explore
Experience the city through local eyes. Payment releases only after your session.
Built on trust. Driven by interest.
Verified locals
Every guide goes through our verification process before joining. Real people, real profiles, real accountability.
Secure payments
Your card is held securely via Stripe and only charged after your session is confirmed. Full protection, always.
Free cancellation
Plans change. Cancel up to 24 hours before your experience with no charge. No questions asked.
Ready to see the world differently?
Join travelers and locals already connecting on Friend In Town. Your city, your interests, your experience.
