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Overview
Airbnb Experiences is a platform launched in 2016 that allows individuals to create and sell guided activities, tours, and workshops to travelers and locals in their city. Unlike traditional tour companies, Airbnb Experiences lets anyone with a unique skill or deep local knowledge design their own offering, set their own price, and reach a global audience. Experiences range from guided street art walks and market tours to hands-on cooking classes, photography workshops, and nature hikes led by local experts.
Why It Matters
Airbnb Experiences demonstrated that the future of tour guiding is personal, niche, and creator-driven. The platform proved that travelers do not just want to see a city — they want to experience it through the eyes of someone who knows it deeply. For young people drawn to tour guiding, Airbnb Experiences shows that your unique interests, knowledge, and personality are your greatest assets.
