Looking for an activity, GetYourGuide tracks it down in a single click!
The idea was born during a trip to Beijing among four friends who found themselves completely stumped when trying to figure out what to see or do in the city. Back in Zurich with their heads spinning with ideas and, above all, determined not to get caught in the same trap again or let other travelers face the same problem, they decided to create a platform bringing together the planet's best activities in one single place. That is how GetYourGuide was born, a worldwide booking site for activities and entrance tickets founded in 2009 in Germany by Tao Tao, Martin Sieber, Johannes Reck, and Tobias Rein.
A diverse activity catalog with multiple perks
This platform, which is strictly an intermediary between end customers (you) and providers (rental companies, guides, parks, museums, etc.), lets you book an endless variety of products: entrance tickets for sites or activities, guided tours (museums, historical sites, etc.), experiences spanning culture, food, nature, or sports, CityPasses for major cities, and excursions with transportation and a guide. In total, that means over 75,000 activities across more than 150 countries worldwide.
Finding something you will love is practically guaranteed in this vast, user-friendly catalog where you can search for different experiences based on your destination, interests, budget, and the duration of the activity you want.
As for target users, GetYourGuide primarily caters to travelers wanting to book one or more activities at their upcoming destination. Because of this premise, the platform appeals to virtually anyone, offering age-adjusted pricing for children, seniors, and students.
Savings, reliability, and customer support: key values.
Speaking of pricing, while GetYourGuide generally matches the official rates charged by providers, it does feature promotions in certain cases, alongside some very attractive bundle deals.
Other strong points for the brand include the ability to read reviews from previous travelers to get real-world feedback. Combine that with cancellation flexibility, allowing you to cancel all your activities free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled date and time. Plus, you get an efficient and responsive customer service team to handle any issues, along with the company's Android and iOS mobile app to make booking and getting into your activities seamless.
It is very simple: I have never had a bad experience with GetYourGuide, and I always use it at least once on my trips. Whether it is for day trips or one-off activities, it is always solid and simple to use. I once had a provider in Poland who forgot about me, but the GetYourGuide customer service was available on a Sunday at 8:00 AM to call them and try to help me out. Honestly, for my part, I recommend them with my eyes closed!