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Why Hire Private Tour Guide Julie? When you tour with me, you get more than just a tour guide! You'll benefit from a personalized travel “coach” who helps you: Maximize your time and budget Avoid the crowds, overhyped restaurants, tourist traps, and time wasters Discover off-the-beaten path special locations, hidden viewpoints, and 'local' neighborhoods Receive the most insightful, interesting, and relevant information — including insider secrets Get suggestions for the rest of your visit — I am like your own private concierge — I will give you unbiased recommendations Appreciate the pulse of the city, through the eyes of an experienced local expert Go at your own pace. Because you'll have me all to yourself, we can spend as much or as little time as you want at any destination. You will never feel rushed and you'll feel like a VIP!
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Why Hire Private Tour Guide Julie? When you tour with me, you get more than just a tour guide! You'll benefit from a personalized travel “coach” who helps you: Maximize your time and budget Avoid the crowds, overhyped restaurants, tourist traps, and time wasters Discover off-the-beaten path special locations, hidden viewpoints, and 'local' neighborhoods Receive the most insightful, interesting, and relevant information — including insider secrets Get suggestions for the rest of your visit — I am like your own private concierge — I will give you unbiased recommendations Appreciate the pulse of the city, through the eyes of an experienced local expert Go at your own pace. Because you'll have me all to yourself, we can spend as much or as little time as you want at any destination. You will never feel rushed and you'll feel like a VIP! What are Private Tour Guide Julie's credentials? I am a Certified San Diego Tour Guide (requires rigorous training, testing, and continuing education) I obtained the “San Diego Tourism Specialist” award from the San Diego Tourism Authority (the city’s official Tourism and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) I have 5-star rating on Trip Advisor and have been awarded their prestigious Certificate of Excellence I am San Diego savvy! I have been a paying customer on over 50 different tours in San Diego… and counting! Plus I continually educate myself to stay on top of current trends of our ever-changing city — new activities, sites, and restaurants — and I frequently attend lectures on past, present, and future San Diego. I have extensive knowledge of our local history, geography, lifestyle, culture, architecture, landmarks, arts, entertainment, food scene, and outdoor recreation I have a 20+ year professional photography background (I know the most scenic spots in the whole county); I am founder of San Diego Photography Tours I have travelled to and toured over 50 countries
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