Share Your City, Earn Your Way
Join passionate locals on TipWalk. Lead free walking tours, host smaller groups, and keep 100% of traveler tips.
Start in 60 seconds. No upfront subscription required.
Next step after quick apply: complete profile details, submit for review, and publish after approval.
Verification-first onboarding
Identity and profile checks before first published tour.
Keep 100% of tips
No platform cut on guest tips received after tours.
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Active guides
500+
guides currently listing tours
Active cities
150+
cities where guests can book
Completed bookings
50,000+
bookings completed on TipWalk
Traveler reviews
1,200+
verified ratings and feedback
Conservative earnings calculator
These numbers are illustrative, not guaranteed. Actual tips depend on route quality, group size, seasonality, and guest satisfaction. Free plan limits are applied automatically.
Your assumptions
Free plan max: 7 guests
Tip range slider: €1 to €50
Free plan max: 5 tours/week
Per tour
€50
5 guests × €10 average tip
Per week
€100
Based on 2 tours per week
Estimated 4-week month
€400
For planning only. Actuals vary by demand and reviews.
Hear From Our Guides
Trusted feedback from guides already running tours.
"Small groups changed everything for me. Guests ask better questions, engagement is higher, and tips are more consistent."
Pierre Gendrin
Guide in Paris
12 reviews
"TipWalk keeps operations simple. I publish availability, focus on quality tours, and get direct feedback after every walk."
Charles Afeavo
Guide in Paris
10 reviews
Why Become a Guide?
Join our community of passionate storytellers and local experts
Earn Tips
Keep 100% of the tips you receive from grateful travelers
Flexible Schedule
Set your own hours and work when it suits you
Meet People
Connect with travelers from around the world
Build Reputation
Grow your profile with reviews and ratings
Free and Pro for Every Stage
Begin with Free, grow with Pro when you need more reach. No lock-in, no pressure.
Free
Free ForeverFree forever with your first tour, limited weekly schedules, and capped group size.
- Up to 1 published tour
- Up to 5 schedules per week
- Up to 7 travelers per tour
- Guide profile, bookings, and messaging
Best for: new guides validating their first route
Upgrade when: your calendar or group caps start limiting bookings
Pro
Scale FasterPro removes Free-plan caps so you can scale tours and scheduling without hard limits.
- Everything in Free
- No cap on published tours
- No cap on schedules per week
- No cap on travelers per tour
- Priority support for active guides
Best for: active guides running multiple tours per week
Upgrade when: you need scale without operational limits
How It Works
Get started in just a few simple steps
Create Your Profile
Sign up and tell us about yourself, your experience, and the languages you speak.
Design Your Tours
Create unique walking tours showcasing the best of your city. Set your schedule and meeting points.
Start Earning
Accept bookings, lead tours, and receive tips directly from happy travelers.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join our community of guides and start sharing your city with the world.
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