exclusive.tours — for guides
We are not an agency and we take no commission.
Listing is free.
A network of independent guides whose credentials have actually been checked.
You keep your own clients.
What we sell you is credibility.
Every platform in this market negotiates its rate privately.
| Platform | Commission on your booking | Who holds the client |
|---|---|---|
| Viator | 20–30% | The platform |
| GetYourGuide | 20–30% | The platform |
| ToursByLocals | 20–25% | The platform |
| Airbnb Experiences | 20% | The platform |
| Withlocals | ~40% effective | The platform |
| exclusive.tours | 0% | You |
Benchmarks as published in industry rate surveys, April 2026.
A one-off fee per credential we check.
The fee buys the work of checking, never the result.
Three things, named precisely.
Your licence confirmed with the body that issued it.
Travellers post a brief.
A proper profile with your story.
If we overstate this now you will find out in month two.
Every rule is written down in the standard.
Being clear about this is worth more than a bigger sign-up number.
Founding guides
Founding guides get their first credential checked free.
Right now we have a small number of verified guides.
Applying costs nothing.