Global marketplace connecting travelers with verified local hosts through multi-currency milestone escrow and biometric passport identity verification.
Passionate local hosts showing you the living culture tourists never find. 100% biometric passport background-checked and accredited.
Funds are held in a bank-grade escrow vault. You release payment milestone-by-milestone only when your host arrives and delivers your experience.
Explore experiences at HostSG
HostSG is built on a radical premise: travel is unforgettable when led by passionate locals worldwide, but must be anchored in ironclad trust. We combine biometric passport verification with multi-currency milestone escrow so travelers and guides thrive anywhere on Earth.
Hyper-Local Experiences
From morning ramen crawls in Tokyo and bakery strolls in Montmartre to sunset skyline photowalks in Singapore, discover itineraries handcrafted by verified local hosts.
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Bank-Grade Milestone Escrow
Never pay upfront in full without protection. Your booking payment is partitioned into three milestone stages and disbursed only when you confirm satisfaction in the app.
See the escrow process →Find an experience that matches your curiosity anywhere in the world.
Skip generic tour buses and rehearsed scripts. Every HostSG journey is an intimate, private exploration guided by someone who calls that vibrant city home.
View all global experiences →Tsukiji Outer Market, Shibuya yokocho alleys & hidden izakayas.
Artist studios, hidden boulangeries & Latin Quarter architectural walks.
Supertree light show, Marina Bay rooftop vistas & night photowalks.
High Line park walks, Brooklyn street art & Central Park secret gardens.
Bespoke international itineraries with dedicated transport and verified hosts.
Connect with a global community that values trust.
Built on integrity, transparency, and global safety standards. Every tour is governed by four core pillars of verified security.
Global Passport Verification
Every hostβs legal identity, residency, and background are verified directly via biometric passport, eID, and official government databases.
Multi-Currency Escrow
Your money stays safely locked in escrow until you approve each milestone in your preferred local currency (USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, etc.).
Accredited Local Hosts
Our guides are licensed tourism professionals or thoroughly vetted community ambassadors with deep local cultural expertise.
24/7 Live Tour SOS
Real-time geolocation sharing, in-app encrypted communication, and dedicated HostSG concierge support on every active booking.
Everything managed smoothly in one pocket companion
From discovering local hosts and chatting securely in-app to verifying milestones with one tap and releasing payouts, the HostSG app gives you complete control.
- β Real-time guide GPS location tracking upon meetup
- β Encrypted in-app messaging and audio calling
- β Milestone release buttons with instant digital receipt
Global Destinations
From futuristic skylines in Asia to historic European quarter alleys and vibrant American art hubs.
Tokyo & Singapore Waterfronts
Explore Tsukiji street food, Shibuya night alleys, Marina Bay Sands, and historic temples with accredited regional hosts.
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Paris & European Corridors
Stroll Montmartre artisan cafes, Rome Trastevere food lanes, and historic London West End alleys with expert historians.
Explore district →Tokyo, Paris, Singapore, New York, London, Rome, and Barcelona.
Every global metropolis has a unique story, an authentic culinary flavor, and an accredited local guide eager to welcome you.
Browse all destinations →Share your passion and city.
Turn your local knowledge, culinary passion, and storytelling into a rewarding venture. Guide world travelers on your terms with 100% on-time milestone payouts.
How Milestone Escrow Works
Eliminating travel scams, tour no-shows, and payment anxiety with our 3-stage milestone release framework.
The 3-Milestone Escrow Journey
Milestone 1: Meetup & Verification
Released only when traveler and guide meet in person and verify via mutual GPS check-in.
Milestone 2: Mid-Tour Checkpoint
Released halfway through the itinerary once core sights or food tastings have commenced.
Milestone 3: Tour Sign-off & Completion
Final release upon tour completion after the traveler confirms full satisfaction in the app.
Biometric Identity & Liveness Check
Global Biometric Passport & ID Verification
Automated NFC passport and eID validation against global security databases to eliminate impersonation.
Pre-Tour Biometric Liveness Scan
AI-driven selfie facial check matching the guide's registered credentials within 2 hours of departure.
Zero-Dispute Refund Guarantee
In the rare event of a no-show or safety breach, 100% of remaining escrow funds are refunded instantly.
Calculate Your Tour Escrow Milestones
Customize tour hours, group size, and your local currency to view exact milestone disbursements.
Meet Top Global Hosts
Every guide holds active government-verified credentials and milestone escrow guarantees.
Marcus Tan
Street Food & Night Market Specialist
Priya Nair
Heritage, Architecture & Temple Historian
Raymond Chen
Historic Neighborhoods & Living Legends
Sarah Lim
Nature, Ecotourism & Skyline Photography
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