Who Rainbow Tour Guides is for

Rainbow Tour Guides is built for two groups: travelers who want to see a city through the eyes of a local LGBTQ+ guide, and the local LGBTQ+ people (and queer-affirming allies) who want to show them around.

Travelers and allies

If you're an LGBTQ+ traveler, you can browse and book a private tour with a guide who understands your community and your city, without having to explain yourself or guess who's safe to be around. Allies are welcome too — you don't need to be LGBTQ+ yourself to book a tour, but you're joining a platform built around LGBTQ+ safety and respect, and the same standards apply to you as a guest.

Local guides

If you're an LGBTQ+ local, or a queer-affirming ally with deep local knowledge, you can apply to guide travelers through your city on your own schedule. See How it works for guides to get started.

What this platform is for

• Private, one-on-one or small-group cultural tours led by a local.
• Getting to know a city through someone who actually lives there — its food, history, neighborhoods, and hidden spots.
• Connecting with a guide whose interests and pace match yours.

What this platform is not for

It's also not a fixed-itinerary group tour company — every booking is private, planned around the traveler and guide who book it.

A space built with LGBTQ+ safety in mind

Every guide goes through manual verification before appearing publicly, chat is locked until a booking is paid, and pricing is locked when you make a request. These protections exist because we designed the platform around the specific trust concerns LGBTQ+ travelers can face when meeting someone new in an unfamiliar place. See Discretion and privacy for LGBTQ+ travelers for more on how we handle your information.

Still need help?

If you're unsure whether Rainbow Tour Guides is the right fit for your trip, reach out through the contact form — we're happy to answer questions before you book.