Giving every traveler the confidence to travel safely and immerse themselves in new cultures
Choose the city or region you want to explore
View a list of local guides in that area and explore their planned itinerary
Once you find a local guide that you like, book through our website and start communicating with them
Meet up with them when your trip starts and begin exploring the local area!
Traveling to foreign places can be scary due to the language barriers, unsafe areas, or being unwelcoming of foreigners. We want to allow you to feel safe and explore the city you are in with confidence
Travel as a local and go beyond the “tourist” spots. Explore the authentic local cuisines, visit the hidden gems of the city, and join the local activities! Our guides will show what it’s really like to live as a local in their city
Our local guides are like you. Explorers at heart looking for new experiences and wanting a joyful experience. They love to meet you and become friends along your journey!
Hi! We are Bobby and Weibo,
We are both currently college students based in Southern California. One of our dreams is to travel to experience new cultures and meet new people. Our goals for Otter Guides is to encourage travelers to immerse themselves in the local culture of the place they are visiting and give them a safe way to do so. We have a lot to improve on still so feel free to get in touch with us on any feedback that you have.