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Why You Should Explore Every City With a Local (Not a Tour Guide)
Tour guides are professionals. Locals are something different. Here's why exploring with a resident changes the travel experience entirely.
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Now taking early access signups
Discover cities through the eyes of locals
Meet local hosts who'll show you their city — the real way. No packaged tours. No tourist traps. Just you and someone who knows every corner.
Launching across Europe
starting in Poland
Free to join
no commitment needed
Founding hosts
earn from day one
Why Trovi
Travel was broken. We fixed it.
Packaged tours feel fake. Random meetups feel unsafe. Planning takes forever. Trovi connects you with verified locals who show you the city they actually live in.
Real people, real connections
Browse host profiles, read reviews, and message your host directly before you meet. Every host is a real local — not an agency.
Safety you can see
Hosts verify their identity before going live. Payments go through Trovi — no cash. QR code confirmation at meetup. Solo-traveller friendly.
Same-day spontaneity
Find a host, agree on a plan, and meet up — all within hours. Spontaneous travel, done right. No three-month planning.
Off the tourist trail
Your host knows the hidden bars, the best coffee spot, the shortcut to the viewpoint. Not the places on every travel blog.
How it works
Four simple steps to an authentic experience
From finding a host to exploring the city — it's easier than planning a restaurant reservation.
01
Find your local
Browse host profiles in your destination city. Filter by interests — art, food, nightlife, history. Read reviews from past travellers.
02
Send a request
Pick a date and time. Your host confirms, your payment goes into escrow — nothing charged until after the meeting.
03
Meet & scan
Show up at the agreed spot. Both sides scan QR codes in the app — the session is confirmed and live.
04
Explore together
Wander, eat, talk, get lost. Pay only when the meeting ends. Rate your host afterwards.
App screens
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For travellers
The city, seen through local eyes
Stop wasting your limited days on things every tourist does. Perfect for students, Erasmus travellers, and digital nomads who want real experiences — not packaged tours.
- Browse host profiles and reviews
- Filter by interests: food, art, nightlife, history
- Book same-day or plan in advance
- Secure in-app payment — released after your meetup
Marek, 28
Kraków · Poland
4.9
ActiveHistory
Marek, 34
Warsaw · Poland
4.8
NightlifeHistory
Ana, 25
Lisbon · Portugal
5
ArtFood
For hosts
Earn by sharing the city you already love
No guide licence needed. Show what you actually love — a favourite bar, a hidden mural, the best zapiekanka spot. Set your own rate and hours, meet curious travellers.
- Earn from day one — set your own rate and hours
- No certifications needed — just local knowledge
- Secure in-app payments, no awkward cash
- Build your profile and collect reviews
Live preview
Your first booking
How requests look in your inbox
Your rate You decide
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Early access
Be among the first to experience Trovi
Join the waitlist as a traveller or apply to be a founding host. Early access users get priority matching and free first meetings.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Trovi free to join the waitlist?
How are hosts verified?
Is it safe to meet a stranger from an app?
Can I be both a traveller and a host?
Which cities are launching first?