If there’s one thing that’s sure to give you a deeper insight into a new city, it’s exploring it through the eyes of a local. I love to chat to locals when I’m travelling and find out their favourite things to do in their hometown – it’s the perfect way to get great recommendations and see beyond the normal touristy things. But, finding locals to pester for tips can be really hard, so it’s great when a company comes along to help with that. Recently, I tried the service from FLYSISTER – a tour company which makes finding locals a doddle.

What is Flysister?

We aspire to change the concept of travelling by making it more authentic, more local.
FlySister is a platform that connects travellers with locals, like Airbnb for tours. Currently, the site features over 500k members from cities worldwide, and it’s growing fast – so finding a local for some insider knowledge has never been easier.

Update – December 2022
Since I first wrote this post, Flysister has evolved a lot and has also changed a bit. You can still use the website www.flysister.com but also IOS and Android app.
But there is now a membership fee in order to contact other users. This starts from 30 usd a month.
With the free account, you can “browse”; check users profiles, send 2 free messages and set up your profile.

Please note, I originally wrote this post in 2020 and it is based on my experiences then. I loved the service and genuinely had a very positive experience. I can see there are still many good reviews on the website so as far as I know.
How Does it Work?
Users can register and set up a profile, advertising their specialist knowledge or what kinds of services they can offer. When you’re travelling, you can simply search for people in the city or town you’re headed for and take your pick.