A Local to Show You Around Philadelphia
A few hours with someone who actually lives here beats any list of top ten things to do.
Visiting, here for work, or just never got round to seeing your own city properly - Frienda connects you with a local companion who will walk you round the neighbourhoods a guidebook skips. Not a licensed tour, just decent company who knows where things are.
How it works
- Set up a free profile - what you are up for, and where in Philadelphia you are.
- Look through people nearby and read their profiles properly.
- Message someone whose plan and pace suit yours, and agree the details before you meet.
Staying safe
Meet somewhere public the first time, tell someone where you are going, and keep it short. Profiles are verified, and when a conversation starts turning into a real meetup, Friend-A prompts you to set up One Tap Alert - a free app that sends your location to your own trusted contacts at one tap. It notifies the people you choose, not the emergency services; call your local emergency number directly if you are ever in danger.
Friend-A is strictly platonic. Not dating, not adult services. Accounts that treat it otherwise are removed.
Worth reading first
Questions
Is this a licensed tour guide?
No. It is a local person offering their time and company, not a professional guiding service.
Who pays for entry tickets and food?
Agree it in advance. Their hourly rate is separate from anything you spend on the day.
Can I book for a whole day?
Yes, if the companion offers it. Longer bookings are agreed directly.