Jul 7, 2025

How MyTourMate Selects and Verifies Local Guides You Can Trust

In a world where anyone can claim to be a "tour guide", MyTourMate ensures that only passionate, knowledgeable, and trustworthy locals make it to our platform. We follow a detailed process to build traveler trust - every single guide goes through a structured selection and verification system.

🔍 What makes MyTourMate’s guide selection different?

We don’t let just anyone become a guide. We personally connect with each applicant, understand their story, and check if they can offer truly local, personalized experiences - not just commercial tours.

✅ Our 5-Step Guide Hiring Process

1. Profile Application
Every aspiring guide fills out a detailed form with their background, areas of expertise, language skills, and types of experiences they want to offer.

2. Identity & Document Verification
We verify government ID, live photos, and in some cases, social or academic proof. No anonymous hosts here.

3. 1:1 Video Interview
We conduct a short call to assess the guide's vibe, confidence, and communication skills. It's not just about facts - it's about connection.

4. Experience & Fit Check
If they’ve hosted travelers before, we review their past feedback or content. If they’re new, we evaluate their city knowledge and ability to create meaningful experiences.

5. Safety & Conduct Training
Guides must agree to our safety policies, zero-tolerance rules, and traveler-first code of conduct before being approved.

🛡️ What happens after approval?

  • All guides start with a Verified badge

  • Every trip is rated by travelers

  • Low-performing or inactive guides are removed

  • We offer 24/7 support for both travelers and mates

💬 Why this matters

We created MyTourMate to help you explore cities with real locals — not with mass tour operators. That’s why our hiring process is designed to ensure every guide is someone we’d trust ourselves while traveling.

Want to experience a local's version of your next city?
Download the app and find your travel mate today.

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