Local Guides is a global community of explorers who write reviews, share photos, answer questions, add or edit places and check facts on Google Maps. Millions of people rely on contributions like yours to decide where to go and what to do.

Become a Local Guide

Sign up with your Google Account and select your current location. Every place that you review, photograph, add, edit or provide additional info for on Google Maps earns you points towards unlocking something new.

Local Guides is offered everywhere that Google Maps is available. At the current time, Google Maps is available in more than 40 countries and languages.

The Local Guides programme is for individuals, not businesses. Contributions from businesses or business pages will not count towards Local Guides levels or benefits.

To participate in Local Guides, you must meet the age requirements for your country. For more information, review the Local Guides Programme Terms and Conditions.

Tip: It may take up to 9 weeks after you turn 18 for your Google Account to be updated.