How TourWiseCo Works: Student-Led Local Experiences
TourWiseCo is a marketplace that connects travelers with verified local university students for authentic, personalized travel experiences. We believe the best way to explore a new city is through the eyes of someone who lives it every day.
What Are Student Guides?
Student guides are verified university students who offer personalized tours and local experiences in their city. Unlike traditional tour guides, student guides share genuine insider knowledge — the coffee shops they study at, the neighborhoods they explore on weekends, and the shortcuts only locals know. They bring fresh perspectives, cultural understanding, and authentic connections to every experience. Many travelers choose guides from their home country for added comfort, language familiarity, and shared cultural references.
How It Works for Travelers
Discover cities authentically, affordably, and on your terms
Share Your Preferences
Tell us about your travel dates, interests, and what kind of experience you're looking for. Prefer a guide from your home country? Just let us know.
Get Matched
We match you with verified student guides who fit your preferences and availability. Review their profiles and choose the perfect fit.
Connect & Explore
Connect directly with your guide to finalize details. Then experience the city through their eyes — local cafes, hidden spots, and authentic adventures.
Why Travelers Choose TourWiseCo
Real Student Guides, Not Scripts
Explore cities with real university students, not scripted tour guides. See the city as locals actually live it — cafes, shortcuts, neighborhoods, and routines tourists never find.
Personalized & Affordable
Pay less than traditional tours while getting fully personalized experiences. No fixed itineraries. No group herding. Just experiences shaped around you.
Cultural Comfort
Choose a guide from your own home country for comfort and cultural familiarity. Travel becomes easier when your guide understands your language, humor, and expectations.
Hidden Gems Only
Discover hidden gems that never show up on TripAdvisor. Student guides share the places they genuinely go to — not the ones designed for tourists.
Support Students Directly
Your spend goes straight to students, helping fund their education — not large tour companies. Travel responsibly while making a real difference.
How It Works for Student Guides
Earn flexible income while sharing your city and culture
Create Your Profile
Sign up with your university email and complete verification. Showcase your personality, interests, and what makes your city special.
Set Your Terms
Define your availability, preferred tour durations, and hourly rates. You're in complete control of when and how you guide.
Start Earning
Receive booking requests from travelers, accept the ones that work for you, and get paid directly. Build your reputation with reviews.
Why Students Choose to Guide
Earn More, Your Way
Earn significantly more than campus jobs, on your own terms. Set your availability, choose your engagements, and earn at rates far above typical student work.
Total Flexibility
No rigid schedules, no long-term commitments. Guide when you want. Pause during exams. Resume anytime. Your studies always come first.
Monetize What You Know
No certifications, no rehearsed scripts — just share your lived experience. Monetize what you already know: your city and culture.
Build Global Connections
Meet travelers, professionals, and families from around the world — many beyond student circles. Build an international network that extends beyond campus.
Keep What You Earn
Get paid directly for your time and knowledge. You keep what you charge, with no traditional employer constraints. TourWiseCo takes 0% commission.
Who We Are
A small team passionate about authentic travel and student empowerment
Mridul Anil Malani
Founder
Conceived and built the primary MVP infrastructure, and leads as CEO & CFO.
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Aditeya Arya
Co-Founder
Shaped TourWiseCo's data architecture and analytics foundations, and leads as CXO & Head of Data Management.
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Ajinkya Kamble
Co-Founder
Drove core technology development and product direction, and leads as CTO & Head of Product and Strategy.
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Whether you're exploring a new city or sharing your own, TourWiseCo connects you to meaningful experiences.