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245 experiences

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150 experiences

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Nature & Parks

198 experiences

Your layover, reimagined

See how Layr turns dead time into the highlight of your trip.

Your Flight

Land at Layover City

Meet Your Guide

Explore the City

Back to Airport

Continue Flight

How it works

From flight number to city tour in four simple steps.

1

Enter your flight details

Select your departure and arrival countries, airports, and flight number. We do the rest.

2

We calculate your free time

We pull your flight data, factor in customs, immigration, and security to give you real available time.

3

Match with a local guide

Browse verified guides in your layover city. Book one that fits your time, interests, and budget.

4

Explore the city

Your guide meets you at the airport. Discover the city and get back in time for boarding.

Popular layover cities

Cities where travelers explore the most between flights.

New York

New York

United States Β· JFK

67 guides available

$60

per hour

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

United States Β· PHL

24 guides available

$45

per hour

Toronto

Toronto

Canada Β· YYZ

31 guides available

$40

per hour

Miami

Miami

United States Β· MIA

42 guides available

$55

per hour

Montreal

Montreal

Canada Β· YUL

19 guides available

$35

per hour

Chicago

Chicago

United States Β· ORD

38 guides available

$50

per hour

Meet local guides

Verified locals who are passionate about sharing their city with you.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

4.9(127)

New York

Born and raised in NYC. I'll show you the real New York that tourists never see.

Street FoodArchitectureEnglishMandarin

$65 / hour

Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

4.9(89)

Philadelphia

History buff and foodie. From the Liberty Bell to the best cheesesteaks in town.

HistoryFood ToursEnglishSpanish

$50 / hour

Amelie Tremblay

Amelie Tremblay

5(64)

Montreal

Montreal native passionate about art, culture, and our vibrant neighborhoods.

CulturePhotographyFrenchEnglish

$40 / hour

James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez

4.8(152)

Miami

Miami is more than beaches. Let me show you the art, culture, and flavors.

Beach LifeCuban FoodEnglishSpanish

$60 / hour

Guide and traveler meeting

All guides insured

Up to $1M coverage

Your safety, our priority

Every detail is designed to keep you safe and on time.

Verified guides

Every guide passes ID verification, background checks, and an in-person interview before going live.

Smart time management

Our algorithm factors in customs, immigration, and security times so you never miss your connecting flight.

Secure payments

Pay through the platform. Guides get paid after your tour. Full refund if your flight is delayed or cancelled.

24/7 support

Our team is available around the clock. If anything changes with your flight, we adapt your booking instantly.

What people are saying

β€œHad a 6-hour layover in Philly and almost dreaded it. Marcus took me to Reading Terminal Market, showed me incredible street art, and I caught my next flight with a full heart.”

David K.

David K.

London β†’ Los Angeles via PHL

β€œI travel for business constantly and used to waste every layover in airport lounges. Now I've explored 8 cities through Layr. Absolutely life-changing service.”

Priya M.

Priya M.

Toronto β†’ Paris via YUL

β€œAs a guide, Layr lets me share my city with people from all over the world, on my own schedule. I've made friends from 30+ countries without leaving Miami.”

Marcus W.

Marcus W.

Local guide Β· Philadelphia

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Sarah just booked a tour in Philadelphiaβ€” 12 min ago

Know your city?
Earn by sharing it.

Join thousands of locals who earn $40-100+/hour showing travelers the best of their city. Set your own schedule and rates.

Start earning as a guide

2,500+

Active guides

$850

Avg. monthly

50+

Cities

1

Flexible schedule

Accept tours when you want. Perfect for students, freelancers, or anyone.

2

Set your own rates

You decide what your time and knowledge are worth. No hidden fees.

3

Meet the world

Connect with travelers from every corner of the globe without leaving home.

4

Fully insured

Every tour is covered by our insurance policy. We verify all travelers.

Frequently asked questions

We monitor your flights in real-time. If your schedule changes, we automatically notify your guide and adjust or cancel the booking. You get a full refund for any cancelled tour due to flight disruptions.

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