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Dania was great and provided wonderful ideas and suggestions for trip to Italy. She was great!!

Our last minute trip to Rome was incredible. Thank you for the valuable advise on itinerary and lodging. We were in a bind with no time to book and Manny jumped right in. Francesca was amazing and made our hour worth everything. I cannot suggest this service enough. I cannot wait for the next one.

Dania spent an hour with my husband and me, and we couldn't believe how much we covered! She is so knowledgeable - we covered 3 different areas in Italy, and she told us the best areas to stay without being inundated by tourists. She gave us hotel names, guide recommendations, restaurant suggestions, and fun, unusual activities. She helped us with car rental tips and train suggestions. And a few hours later, we had all of her suggestions in an email. Wow! Amazing what we got for 175 dollars!

We just completed two planning sessions, one with Primoz for Croatia, and the other with Paolo for Puglia. Both of these gentlemen were very well prepared and provided exactly the information we were looking for to help us plan out extended trip. It was clear in both instances that these guys were intimately familiar with their regions, and provided many suggestions that will go a long way to making our trips memorable. We very much appreciate their passion and insights.

Great experience working with a team in Chile. Exceeded my expectations on what a travel consultant could provide. I had to cancel my original meeting due to a scheduling conflict and they were able to get me in quickly with another expert. He was so helpful in creating an itinerary that worked with our time frame. We only have a week and there’s a lot to see and do in Chile. He helped create a fantastic itinerary, navigating so many details. Looking forward to our adventure!!

Primoz is a fantastic Slovenian travel consultant. His breadth of knowledge is terrific and he quickly matched out travel desires with a great itinerary. His enthusiasm truly spills over.

Chris was very persoanable, easy to speak with and very knowledgable. He gave me alot of great options and great explanation for my questions.

I am posting this review to highlight the rigid cancellation policy of Go Ask A Local, so other travelers are aware before booking. I recently traveled to Portugal with my sons and booked a private tour (~$900) for the last day of our two-week trip. Unfortunately, soon after arriving, we received news of a close family member’s unexpected passing and had to return home immediately. We notified the company 10 days before the scheduled tour to request a cancellation due to these circumstances.

Go Ask A Local responded that our request was "well within the 14-day cancellation deadline" and that they do not make exceptions to their non-refundable policy. While I understand that their position is legally justified, I found it disappointing that, given the situation and timing, the company would not consider any concessions. The lack of empathy was notable.

The cost of the tour included variable expenses—such as vehicle use, gasoline, boat tickets, and wine tasting fees—that were not incurred since the trip did not take place. There was also the possibility of the guide being rebooked. Even a partial refund would have been a reasonable gesture.

If you book with Go Ask A Local, be aware that there is no flexibility in their cancellation policy. Plan accordingly based on your risk tolerance and needs.

I had never used go ask a local but wanted to try something different than a full travel agency and felt comfortable after reading the positive reviews. I had my consultation with Nicho who gave me great advice for my upcoming trip to Peru. From building different itineraries to tips on my specific interests (like great restaurants in the areas I’ll be visiting) I couldn’t be happier with the experience and would definitely recommend for anyone planning an International trip!

Leonor was super nice and very informative. We really enjoyed the Gastronomy tour and her company. The food was great and she gave great recommendations! I would highly recommend her.

We had already done research about our trip and had an itinerary in mind. We were looking for a bit extra in terms of recommendations for places to eat or specific tour operators or activities. If we hadn't done any planning at all this may have been useful, but as it was we got very little we didn't already know. Not worth the money sadly, I won't try again.

My conversation with Dania was incredibly helpful. I was drowning in online info and reviews as I began to plan my first trip to Italy. I'm so happy I stumbled upon Go Ask A Local - talking to Dania helped me really focus on what I wanted for the trip and specific options on how to make the most of it. She could talk about all areas and give me the pros/cons of different places. Tapping into her expertise has made me feel more confident and excited about the trip. Highly recommend!

Paolo was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared insights that were invaluable in planning our trip to Puglia—information we never would have found on our own. The time and money were absolutely worth it, and I highly recommend this service.

Our video call with Paolo was very helpful. He provided us with a great overview of the area and suggested various itineraries to fit within our timeframe. The follow-up file was much appreciated as well. Highly recommend!

Great video call with Dania. She provided me with guidance and ideas. After our call I felt better in planning our next adventure in Florence, Italy. Prior to speaking with her I was confused as to where to go and what to do besides Florence. More importantly where to start since I am not familiar with Florence and have limited boots in the ground knowledge of Italy. The video call was very helpful!

Ines was amazing and really listened to our likes and dislikes in order to plan us a fabulous holiday. She was kind and fun to meet with too. We definitely recommend and will be using go ask a local again.

Had an extremely helpful call with Primoz to plan our upcoming Slovenia trip. He was full of enthusiasm for his country and had great insights. As a former Backroads guide, he understood our travel style. His suggestions for hotels were right on the mark, although availability was unfortunately limited. I would highly recommend a consultation with him before finalizing a trip to Slovenia. I just wish there was a better system to address follow up questions.

I had such a delightful chat with Simone about an upcoming trip to Sardinia! He was knowledgeable, personable, flexible, easy to communicate with and listened to what I had in mind for the trip. He gave me great suggestions and multiple options - hotels, restaurants, excursions, car rental. This was the first time I've sought assistance on planning a trip and it was well worth it. This is a great company - everyone should use them when planning a trip.

I reached out to request guidance on the intricacies of planning transportation for clients visiting Italy, with strict timelines for their visit. I spoke with Dania, an amazing consultant who had answers for me at her fingertips. She provided me with excellent guidance and some wonderful suggestions. I will certainly reach out to Go Ask A Local again.

I have been planning a one month trip to Portugal and came across Go Ask A Local. After filling out a pre-meeting questionnaire, I spent an hour chatting with Nuno. He had reviewed my questionnaire, understood my travel style and came to the meeting with wonderful suggestions. His local knowledge and experience will save me hours of searching. But more importantly, he provided recommendations that I would never have found myself. I am now finishing my plans, following his suggestions and it is now so easy! No more being lost wandering through travel websites.This was the most valuable hour in my trip planning process. I will definitely use this service again for future trips.