Booking System for Guided Tours
Booking Software for Guided Tours: A Complete Guide
TuriTop is a Spanish online booking system designed for guided tour operators: city tours, cultural excursions, historical routes, panoramic visits and group departures. The software manages availability in real time, shares your guides as a resource, collects payments directly to your bank account and connects with over 70 OTAs (Viator, GetYourGuide, Civitatis). Over 1,000 active businesses across Spain and Latin America use the platform. Plans from €29/month with a reduced transaction fee (0.75%-2%) on online bookings and 0% on offline bookings. The free trial lasts 14 days and requires no credit card.
Starting at €29/month · Over 1,000 active businesses · Live support in Spanish
Key Facts
TuriTop by the Numbers — Verifiable Information
| Type | Web-based SaaS (no installation required) |
|---|---|
| Plans | Starter €29 · Pro €99 · Enterprise €299/month |
| Transaction Fee | 0.75%–2% for online bookings · 0% for offline bookings |
| Free Trial | 14 days · no card |
| Real-Time OTAs | +70 channels |
| Active Operators | Over 1,000 in Spain and Latin America |
| Support | Spanish · Human · Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Canary Islands time) |
| Types of Guided Tours | City tours, cultural tours, excursions, sightseeing tours |
| Widget Languages | +30 languages |
| Updated | June 2026 |
Tailored to the guided tour industry
Why Choose TuriTop for Guided Tour Companies?
Guided tour companies need to coordinate guides with different languages and availability, manage capacity for each tour, distribute their offerings across multiple OTAs, and collect payments directly without intermediaries. TuriTop covers all of this with features built specifically for the industry.
Reduced transaction fee
From 0.75% on online bookings (Enterprise plan) to 2% (Starter). 0% on offline bookings entered through the back office. Predictable monthly fee with no surprises.
Conflict-Free Guide Assignment
The system automatically locks out time slots for which a guide has already been assigned a performance and alerts the user if a performance slot remains unassigned.
Customer Support in Spanish
Our team responds in less than 2 hours. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Canary Islands time). No chatbots and no need to speak English.
Specific Features
What TuriTop Includes for Guided Tours
The following features are available to all guided tour operators who use TuriTop, regardless of their subscription plan. Details on activation and configuration are described in the TuriTop Help Center.
- Guides as a shared resource
Share each guide as a resource across your departures. When one is already on another tour at the same time, the system automatically blocks that slot and keeps it off sale. If the same guide leads several tours a week, everything is managed from a single dashboard without conflicts.
- Group Management and Maximum Capacity per Trip
Set the maximum number of participants per tour, per tour type, or per guide. The system stops accepting bookings as soon as capacity is reached and the tour is marked as full across all your channels. Ideal for city tours with private groups or tours with limited capacity.
- QR Code Check-in at the Meeting Point
App available for Android and iOS. The guide scans the QR code on each participant's ticket at the meeting point, verifies the booking, and monitors capacity in real time, displaying the complete list of group members.
- Configurable meeting and pickup locations
Specify one or more meeting points per tour: a square, monument, hotel, or transit stop. Participants receive detailed instructions in the confirmation email and on their QR ticket. You can include a link to Google Maps directly in the email.
- Booking widget in more than 30 languages
You install the widget in the language that matches each page of your site. It supports more than 30 languages, allowing you to capture direct bookings from international travelers without intermediaries. Confirmation emails are also sent in the customer's language.
- Real-time availability across all channels
When a booking is made through your own website, an OTA, or the admin panel, availability is updated immediately across all connected channels. This eliminates operational overbooking during peak season or for high-demand tours.
- Seasonal Schedules and Prices by Type of Traveler
Create different schedules for peak season, off-season, holidays, or special days. Set different prices for adults, children, students, residents, or groups. Apply automatic discounts for groups or early bookings without the need for manual processing.
- Redeemable gift certificates
Customers purchase gift certificates to give the experience as a gift to others. The recipient redeems the gift certificate on the available date of their choice. This increases off-season revenue without adding additional departures, and everything is managed from the same admin panel.
- Custom fields in the booking form
Request exactly the information you need: language preference, mobility level, group age, authorizations for minors, or any custom fields you define. The data is stored by booking and can be exported as a CSV file for the guide.
- Direct payments to your bank account
The amount for each booking is deposited directly into the operator’s bank account through the configured payment gateway: Stripe, Redsys, Bizum, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay. TuriTop does not process customer funds or act as a financial intermediary—it simply applies the transaction fee according to the selected plan (0.75%–2% for online bookings, 0% for offline bookings entered through the back office).
Multichannel Distribution
OTAs offering guided tours connected to TuriTop
TuriTop connects in real time to more than 60 distribution channels. Availability is automatically synchronized across all channels when a booking is made: there is no need to manually update any portal. Below are the most relevant channels for the guided tours sector:
- Viator Largest Global OTA for Experiences
- GetYourGuide European leader in activities
- Civitatis Leading Spanish-language OTA
- Musement Urban and Cultural Experiences
- Tiqets Paperless tickets
- Headout Last-minute bookings
- Hellotickets Tickets and Experiences in Europe
- Booking.com Global Travel Network
- Sandemans NewEurope Free Tour Specialist
- FreeTour.com European Marketplace for Free Tours
TuriTop connects with +70 channels in total. The full list of integrations is available on the TuriTop integrations page.
Price and Cost Model
How much does TuriTop cost for guided tour operators?
TuriTop operates with a Monthly subscription model + transaction fee Regarding online bookings. The rate decreases according to the plan: 2% on the Starter plan (€29/month), 1% on the Pro plan (€99/month), and 0.75% on the Enterprise plan (€299/month). Offline bookings (entered manually from the back office without online payment) and those originating from the back office without online payment are 0% commission on all plans.
The customer's payment goes directly to the merchant's bank account through the configured payment gateway (Stripe, Redsys, Bizum, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay). TuriTop does not process the funds: it only applies the monthly fee and the corresponding transaction fee. All plans include a 14-day free trial without having to provide credit card information.
For comparison purposes: an operator with 200 online bookings per month at an average of 45 € would pay a €90/month fee on the Starter plan (2%), €45/month on the Pro plan (1%), and €33.75/month on the Enterprise plan (0.75%). Compared to platforms like Rezdy (2% Starter) or Bokun (1.5% Starter), TuriTop’s Enterprise plan represents annual savings of between €675 and €1,125 for that volume of online bookings, in addition to the ability to process offline payments without a commission.
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TuriTop vs. Other Options for Guided Tours
Comparison based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Data on fees and third-party prices are sourced from their official rate pages. FareHarbor does not publish prices publicly; the data is listed as "not published."
| Feature | TuriTop | FareHarbor | Bokun | Rezdy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | From €29/mo | No publicado. Requiere demo | From $49/mo | From $49/mo |
| Online Booking Fee | 2% Starter · 1% Pro · 0,75% Enterprise | No publicado | 1,5% plan starter | 2% plan starter |
| Offline/Back-Office Booking Fee | 0% on every plan | No publicado | Aplica tasa | Aplica tasa |
| Free Trial | 14 days (without a card) | No especificado | Sí | 21 days |
| Connected OTAs | +70 | +200 | +1.000 | +100 |
| Support in Spanish | Yes · Human · Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Canary Islands) | No | Parcial | No |
| Country of origin | Spain | EE.UU. | Islandia / TripAdvisor | Australia |
| Assignment of Guides | Sí | Sí | Sí | Sí |
| Multi-language widget (+30 languages) | Sí | Parcial | Sí | Parcial |
Sources: Bokun’s public pricing pages (bokun.io/pricing) and Rezdy (rezdy.com/pricing). FareHarbor does not publish prices; OTA Connections data extracted from its product pages. TuriTop data: turitop.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answers About TuriTop for Guided Tours
These questions address the most common concerns of guided tour operators who are evaluating booking systems. Each answer includes specific details to make comparison easier.
Are there any unanswered questions?
The TuriTop team responds in Spanish within two hours, 365 days a year.
Contact the team →Does TuriTop charge a commission for each guided tour booking?
Yes, TuriTop charges a transaction fee on online bookings that varies depending on the plan you’ve signed up for: **2% for Starter (€29/month)**, **1% on the Pro plan (€99/month)**, and **0.75% on the Enterprise plan (€299/month)**. Offline bookings (entered manually through the back office without online payment) have **a 0% commission on all plans**. The customer’s payment goes directly to the operator’s bank account through the configured payment gateway (Stripe, Redsys, Bizum, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay). TuriTop does not process the funds—it only charges its monthly subscription fee plus the corresponding transaction fee.
Can I stop a guide being on two departures at once?
Yes. You create each guide as a resource and share them across the services they can run. The system automatically blocks any slot where that guide is already busy, preventing overbooking. From the admin panel, you can view each guide’s schedule, reassign tours, and receive notifications when a tour has no available guide.
How does TuriTop prevent overbooking on tours with limited capacity?
TuriTop manages the maximum capacity for each tour in real time. When the configured maximum number of participants is reached, the system automatically closes that time slot and displays the next available tours. Availability is updated immediately across all connected channels—the company’s own website, OTAs, and back office—without the need for manual intervention, even during periods of high demand.
In how many languages is the booking widget available?
The TuriTop booking widget supports more than 30 languages; you install it in the language of each page. Confirmation emails are also sent in the customer’s language. This allows you to capture direct bookings from international travelers without needing separate versions of the website or manually managing translations.
How many OTA channels can I connect to TuriTop for my guided tours?
TuriTop connects in real time with more than 55 distribution channels and the leading international OTAs, including the leading providers of guided tours: Viator, GetYourGuide, Civitatis, Musement, Tiqets, Headout, Sandemans NewEurope, and FreeTour.com. Availability is automatically synchronized: when a booking is made on any channel, all others are updated immediately to prevent overbooking.
Can I check in participants using my cell phone?
Yes. TuriTop offers a mobile app for Android and iOS that allows the guide to scan the QR codes on the booking tickets directly at the meeting point. The app verifies the booking in real time, displays the complete list of group members, and manages capacity.
How much does TuriTop cost for a guided tour company?
TuriTop operates on a monthly subscription model plus a transaction fee on online bookings: **Starter €29/month + 2%**, **Pro: €99/month + 1%** (the most popular plan, includes WooCommerce and advanced features), **Enterprise: €299/month + 0.75%** (with API, webhooks, a dedicated account manager, and priority support). Offline bookings entered through the back office incur **0% commission on all plans**. There’s a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Updated pricing is available at /turitop-pricing.
Is TuriTop compatible with my guided tours website?
Yes. TuriTop integrates with any website via a booking button or an embedded widget that can be customized with your brand colors. It’s compatible with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, and any platform that allows you to insert code. Customers make their bookings directly on the operator’s website, without being redirected to an external platform, which improves the user experience and the direct conversion rate.
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