Showaround is a travel application for Android that connects travelers with local guides in cities around the world. It is possible to explore destinations through personalized tours led by knowledgeable locals.
Hire
Tourists can discover and hire guides for private, one-on-one trips based on their preferences and travel style. The app lets users view guide profiles, ratings, prices and languages spoken to find the best match. With real-time availability and messaging, booking and planning is easy to complete.
Scheduling and communication
There are flexible scheduling options that adapt to last-minute travel changes or spontaneous plans. You can choose hourly or full-day tours, plan multiple sessions or even request on-the-spot meetups. Besides, each guide the platform is individually rated by past tourists to maintain high service quality. You are able to browse reviews, see photos from tours and choose from reliable profiles.
As mentioned before, there is a built-in messenger that allows you to communicate with locals and ask additional questions. However, there is no information on how encrypted the chats are. For more secure interactions, you may install Signal.
Features
- users can link their bank cards to conveniently pay for services;
- there are verified profiles of guides with numerous reviews from previous travelers;
- possible to find guides who speak in various languages;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with supported Android versions.
