Highlights & Hidden Gems of Frankfurt in Frankfurt - Frankfurt_HHG_MAIN
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Frankfurt

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Frankfurt
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Choose one of 5 locals available

Experience hosted by Sascha, Peniel & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Frankfurt? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Frankfurt!

Destination
Frankfurt, Germany
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, Hrvatski
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Main Tower & Städel Museum
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Frankfurt in Frankfurt - Frankfurt_HHG_MAIN

Frankfurt, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Frankfurt as you see the city’s main landmarks like Main Tower, Städel Museum, and Römerberg. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Frankfurt to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Frankfurt.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Frankfurt. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Frankfurt, your Frankfurt!

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst, in front of the main entrance - Frankfurt to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Main Tower, Städel Museum, Römerberg, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Frankfurt so unique
  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Kyle
(About local )
19 January 2025
Six stars! Knowledgeable and informative personal tour guide that we would definitely use again on our next trip to Germany. He has a fun personality and a friendly disposition. We saw surprises around every corner with a historical flair! His dedication to duty and knowledge of the city were in keeping with the highest standards of global tour operators. We already miss him. Would rebook Sascha in a Heartbeat
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Kim🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
28 October 2024
I arranged a walking tour for a company team of approx. 20 people. Communication and organization with Jihad were fast and easy. He is always able to tailor the tour to our request concerning the number of people, logistics, restaurant recommendations and agenda, even in short notice. Jihad - with extensive and deep knowledge and passion for Frankfurt history and culture - has made our time enjoyable and kept us inquisitive about the local stories and custom. Highly recommend having Jihad as your tour guide for both private and company tour.Accommodating, knowledgable guide
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Michele
(About local )
24 October 2024
We really enjoyed our time with Shene, especially since she was willing to show us around as a fill in for our original reservation. We were able to get a lesson in Frankfurts history, important sites & fun facts. We saw beautiful Churches, great view points & hidden gems that we would never have seen on our own. Overall, Shene’s enthusiasm for the city and its history was great! Great overview of Frankfurt
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Stan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 October 2024
We had a very nice time on the tour with Laura. We enjoyed an interesting walk and the taste of a Frankfurter. Great conversations also!
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Michelle
(About local )
1 September 2024
Our guide Ahmed was super helpful and himself was the hidden gem of Frankfurt. Me and my mom had a great time with him and showed many fun places to visit in Frankfurt.The tour was definitely worth booking
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Ella🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
26 July 2024
Sascha is a super guy with a passion for the history of Germany and Frankfurt. He customised my tour to show me what I wanted to see and had an interest in. He's knowledgeable and personable, and I really enjoyed our 3 hour tour. Lovely Customised Tour of Frankfurt
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Catharine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
4 July 2024
Peniel is an excellent guide with lots of enthusiasm, knowledge and great stories. He really helped us to see the complexity of Frankfurt history and we thoroughly enjoyed his confident and pleasant manner. We wish him every success and highly recommend this tour.Excellent Frankfurt guide
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Robert
(About local )
1 July 2024
Sascha was a great guide introducing us to the rich history of the city and showing us many hidden gems that we would have never found otherwise. Thank you!A great introduction to Frankfurt
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Bailey
(About local )
30 May 2024
Excellent tour with Jihad. He was a wealth of knowledge for the town and the tour covered everything from local history to modern buildings and local cuisine! He was very well spoken and was easy to get along with, chat, discuss and ask questions. Highly recommend!Well run tour, gret guy!
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Daren🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
18 May 2024
Laura has been a great guide and besides the usual famous spots, has also shown us places in Frankfurt where we definitely would not have gone on our own. The 3-hour tour was just right and well-paced for walking. The local snack from a stall with an 80-year old history was simply delicious. Laura was also most accommodating. Our plans changed 2 days before the tour and she was most gracious to change our tour date accordingly.A Great Guide and Very Accommodating
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Anke🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 March 2024
We booked a 3h walking tour and had a great time with Jihad. He is super nice and very knowledgeable. He also adapted the tour to our needs/interests. So overall, great experience! Thank you!Excellent walking tour in Frankfurt
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Lorne🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
3 March 2024
Had a great three hour walking tour with Jihad. His English is excellent. He was very knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. I really enjoyed the tour and meeting him. Learned a lot about Frankfurt and life in Germany. A First-Rate Experience
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Dheeraj🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 December 2023
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vhmg9hpvxd🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 July 2023
A long layover gave us an opportunity to take a tour and Sacha did it well. He provided good, helpful instructions on meeting him and communicated well. My group was given a well-rounded tour that covered history, insights, and eating opportunities. Sascha is interesting, has a good sense of humor, was comfortable to talk with on all subjects, and gave us options of things to see based on our interests. The pace of the tour was perfect - we were happy not to be herded about and never felt rushed. Sascha was responsive to our group and it was time well spent!Well done!
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Claudia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 June 2023
Ahmed was terrific w my 3, 20 yr old kids. Very relatable. He engaged them and kept Their attention. He gave us a great overview of Frankfurt and lots of background. He gave us info on the economy, business, history, culture and more. I recommend Ahmed!Great for young adult tours
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Unknown
(About local )
5 March 2025
We had a wonderful visit of Frankfurt with Sascha. He met us at our hotel. Our tour started with a ride on the city’s tram system - it was quite useful when we later used it on our own. Our tour was very much in the tone of a conversation. Sascha quickly assessed what our interests were, and our visit of Frankfurt was made much more interesting because of this. Sascha has an excellent knowledge of the city and its history. We would certainly recommend him as guide to Frankfurt.Great visit with Sascha
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Trish
(About local )
26 February 2025
We had a fabulous walking tour of Frankfurt with Sascha. Learning the history, from Roman to current day, and seeing the fabulous buildings made us appreciate this diverse City. Highlights also included some of our interests (art, food). What a way to start a stay in Frankfurt. Uncover the gems of Frankfurt
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femi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 January 2025
It was a pleasure touring with Ahmed. Really enjoyed the tour and our conversations. He Made us feel very comfortable. Ahmed is very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had a good time. My time in Frankfurt
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Sarah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 December 2024
Last Friday we did an evening food tour with Laura and it was fantastic! We enjoyed the food so much that when we were back in Frankfurt last night for our last night, we headed back to some of the same places Laura had taken us to so we could have the food again before heading home :)Beautiful night in Frankfurt!
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Scott🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 December 2024
I had a great time touring with Laura. Frankfurt was especially busy with tourists (like me) but we were able to meet up and had a good tour. I was able to see the Christmas villages, go to an amazing market, stroll through Roman ruins, and a number of other places. She knew of some quieter less traveled places which were beautiful and serene. We also tried some food from a famous sausage stand along the way. Laura was generous with her recommendations and time and I enjoyed the tour. Would recommend.Great time exploring Frankfurt
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Joe🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 December 2024
Penny was the tour guide at the Frankfurt Christmas Market and he was fantastic! For your tour guide, You want someone who can provide some history and interesting facts but also has enough personality to make everyone laugh and have a good time ... Penny struck the perfect balance!Perfect Blend of History & Personality!
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Ericka🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 November 2024
Shene was extremely flexible and tailored the tour to our needs. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share Frankfurt with us! Flexible and knowledgable
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Amanda🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 November 2024
Laura was great! It was a wonderful mix of local culture, history and yummy food. I was not given the option to join a group so I had to book one on my own. As a single person it was quite expensive, but I knew hopping on a tour when I first get into a new city is priceless. I appreciate the flexibility when booking a private tour, but I would love to have options with With Locals to join a group as a single traveler at a lower price. I am giving a price-value rating 10/10 because I don't want this to affect Laura's rating, but I would like to really rate it 5/10 for a 3 hour walking tour at over $400.Would highly recommend!
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Peter🇷🇸 Serbia
(About local )
29 October 2024
As much as the weather was grey and completely out of our control, Laura brought the shades with her vibrant knowledge of Frankfurt with her extroverted, enthusiastic personality. We explored the old city, talked about the history and today’s multicultural Frankfurt. The morning tour suited me very well and Laura got it right for my inquisitive mind. Colours and style
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Melissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 September 2024
My husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Laura. She was very friendly and showed us a number of unique food finds. I highly recommend a tour with her!Great guide!
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jgrncvwbvp
(About local )
28 September 2024
This was an amazing two hours that captured as much of the history as possible. We enjoyed the food, the Apple Wine and were blown away by our guide’s passion about the history of Frankfurt. History Lesson with Food and Applewine
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Laura🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 September 2024
Laura was so informative and fun to walk around with. We covered a lot of area in the 3 hours which made it easy for me to be on my own when tour was over. I got a real sense of Frankfurt now and back when. Next time here I will reach out to your firm for another tour. If Laura still doing tours I will pick her.’Great local guide Laura
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Nick
(About local )
12 September 2024
Jihad was awesome! It’s was a great tour, very informative! I couldn’t recommend him enough, he is such a wealth of knowledge!
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Lawrence 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 August 2024
From meet-up to drop off Laura was fantastic. Her knowledge and love of Frankfurt was obvious and was integral to a wonderful tour of a beautiful city. Highly recommended! Thank You Laura Excellent tour!!
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chelsea🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 August 2024
We had the pleasure of exploring Frankfurt with Penny as our tour guide, and he truly made our visit memorable. Penny, a student at a nearby university, brought an infectious enthusiasm to the tour, paired with a genuine smile that instantly put us at ease. Penny's knowledge of the city and its hidden gems was impressive. He took the time to cater to our specific interests, tailoring the experience to ensure we got the most out of our day. Whether we were interested in historical sites, local culture, or culinary delights, Penny had insightful recommendations. He even suggested great spots for dinner and nightlife, which turned out to be highlights of our stay. What stood out most was Penny's warm and welcoming nature. He treated us like family, making us feel not just like visitors but part of the community. Penny also did an exceptional job engaging our teenage daughters, keeping them interested and involved throughout the tour. His friendly demeanor and ability to connect with everyone in our group made our time in Frankfurt truly special. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!Great introduction to Frankfurt
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Gulgun🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 August 2024
We loved our time with Laura - she was wonderful with my two teens, easy to talk to, very flexible with us. We loved the food and learned so much - not just about cuisine. Gracious
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Jeanette🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 July 2024
Very informative!! Great tour
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Kellie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2024
Can't say enough positives about Laura. We booked this food tour on a Sunday without knowing that really nothing is open on Sundays. I wish we would have been told that before the tour. Laura tried her best to entertain us as it became a walking tour of a closed city. Laura did her best with what she had to work with. She's very informative and we enjoyed her time but this wasn't the tour we thought we were doing. Frankfurt is closed on Sundays
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Amy
(About local )
16 July 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Jihad. We had both kids ( 10 and 13) along with 4 adults. We learned so much and experienced so much local German food. Jihad took his time with us and moved the tour at our pace. Highly recommend him for a great day in Frankfurt. Great Day!
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Jennifer
(About local )
29 June 2024
Laura was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We saw a nice combination of historic sites and places where locals go. We particularly enjoyed the visit to the morning market.Great tour
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Tony🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 June 2024
We had an amazing experience with Laura..she was receptive to being agile and changing the agenda as we started our tour.. we had a combined historical and culinary tour which we really enjoyed as well as being very insightful Thoroughly recommended and thank you !EVERYTHING AND MORE
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Owen🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 June 2024
Laura was an amazing tour guide. We got to try authentic and tradition German food/drinks. Laura showed us many of the hidden gems in Frankfurt. Laura was very informative about the food and the culture of Frankfurt. After the tour Laura sent us all the places we visited along with pictures, as well as more places for us to try. I would highly recommend Laura as a tour guide.Highly recommend
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Melissa
(About local )
25 May 2024
Jihad emailed me as soon as I booked the trip. He was welcoming and reached out the day before to confirm and sent me his direct info so we could connect easily. He even met up with my group in a spot very convenient for us! Once the tour began, Jihad asked us what we were most interested in food wise and helped provide suggestions. We had delicious food and drinks that were unique to Frankfurt and its culture. He took us all around Frankfurt and gave us a full history and background of the city. He made sure to tailor the tour as needed. He was full of Frankfurt food facts and interesting knowledge. If you’re going on this tour, Jihad knows his stuff!Jihad is the BEST!
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paul🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
10 May 2024
Ahmed agreed to do the tour a little later so we could photograph the city lights....amazing. Ahmed was a great host and made a super effort to get round to all the interesting places. Highly recommended tour and a great photographer.Great night tour.
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paul🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
10 May 2024
Ahmed took me to some very interesting places in Frankfurt to take great photos. Communication was superb as he speaks 4 languages. A really enjoyable tour with a very friendly and informative host. Recommended.Great tour
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Megan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 April 2024
I don’t think I can begin to say how amazing Jihad was. For a first time in Germany, this was the best decision we could’ve made was booking this food tour. His precision to detail and love for history was so apparent and made everything that much better. The food, drinks, and sights we saw was a memory I will carry with me forever. Thank you Jihad for being incredible.
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Kristen
(About local )
25 April 2024
It was an absolutely delight to walk around Frankfurt with Penny! He was happy to tailor our tour to our interests, he has a ton of historical knowledge, he shared some fun anecdotes. 100% recommend. :) Penny was fun and informative!
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John 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 April 2024
We were late due to airlines problems. Jihad was wonderful and communicated well with us. We got off on wrong train station and he came to meet us. His knowledge and history of Frankfurt was amazing. He answered all our questions. The local food was good and plentiful. We would book Jihad for another tour happily Fantastic guide
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Phoong
(About local )
16 April 2024
Peniel was absolutely fantastic! He was entertaining, very knowledgeable and delivered the facts of his beautiful city in a very authentic and interesting way. We have taken a number of walking tours and my family all agreed that he is one of the best!Peniel was Amazing!
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Haotong
(About local )
8 April 2024
Amazing Tour!! Especially the way he explained in such an easy going fun way. At the same time so mich information and connecting all the different topic. He managed to give a really good overview throughout history and the whole city. Definitely recommended!!Amazing Tour!!
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Susanne🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
22 March 2024
Am Donnerstag hat uns - eine Gruppe von 10 Personen unterschiedlichen Alters und Nationen - Jihad drei Stunden durch Frankfurt geführt und für alle verging die Zeit wie im Flug. Jihad hat eine aufrichtige Begeisterung für die Geschichte dieser Stadt (und darüber hinaus) und erzählt mit großer spürbarer Freude viele Geschichten und Ereignisse. Alle waren von seiner Herzlichkeit und seiner freundlichen, zugewandten Art begeistert. Es war uns ein Fest! Wir hatten drei tolle Stunden
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Simon
(About local )
15 March 2024
Easy to understand and full of details.Perfect english pronunciation
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Lennart
(About local )
14 March 2024
Best tour ever, and I've already been to quite a few. I can absolutely recommend! Penny is the best.Best tour ever...
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Georgia
(About local )
28 February 2024
Penny was a fantastic tour guide! He provided a great tour of Frankfurt that was informative and interesting. I highly recommend Penny’s walking tour to others visiting Frankfurt.Fantastic
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Aurelie
(About local )
27 February 2024
Peniel's walking tour was the best I had ever been on (and I have been on a lot!). From big historical concepts that explain the importance of Frankfurt in the history of Germany, to interesting factoids and true experience based stories, Peniel has it all to offer. He is smart, educated and funny all in one and makes even sure his guests have time for a toilet and watering break ! I would absolutely book him again!Excellent Tour

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