# JoinTour > JoinTour (https://jointour.in) is a free app for finding travel buddies. Solo travelers join groups in the city they are visiting, plan day trips and outings together, and chat in real time. Every traveler is verified with a live selfie matched to their profile photo. Available on the web, iOS and Android, in English, Hindi, Spanish, French and German. ## What people use JoinTour for - Finding travel buddies and meeting other solo travelers in a new city - Joining city travel groups (food walks, treks, nightlife, remote workers, women-only groups) or starting their own - Planning shared trips with a set number of seats, and approving who comes along - Chatting with a group or trip in real time, with reactions - Inviting friends to a group or trip with a shareable link ## Safety and verification - Phone number confirmed by code - Live selfie with a random challenge (smile, turn left, turn right), compared automatically with the profile photo, then deleted - Only verified travelers can join groups, post, or plan and join trips - Public profiles show age (never date of birth), gender, home city, languages, interests and travel style - Women-only trips are visible and joinable only by women ## Key pages - [Home](https://jointour.in/): sign up or sign in - [How JoinTour works](https://jointour.in/about): verification, groups, trips and FAQ - [Destinations](https://jointour.in/destinations): travel buddy pages for 30 popular cities ## Destinations - [Travel buddies in Goa, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/goa): Beaches from Arambol to Palolem, cliff-top forts, Portuguese lanes in Fontainhas and night markets that run till late. - [Travel buddies in Jaipur, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/jaipur): Hilltop forts, the honeycomb windows of Hawa Mahal and bazaars full of block prints and silver. - [Travel buddies in Delhi, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/delhi): Mughal tombs, stepwells, Old Delhi food lanes and a new city of galleries and cafés. - [Travel buddies in Mumbai, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/mumbai): Sea faces, local trains, Art Deco streets and the best street food in the country. - [Travel buddies in Bengaluru, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/bengaluru): Garden city with microbreweries, darshinis serving filter coffee and weekend escapes to the hills. - [Travel buddies in Chennai, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/chennai): Temple towns nearby, Marina Beach, Carnatic music and some of the best filter coffee anywhere. - [Travel buddies in Puducherry, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/puducherry): French Quarter streets in yellow and bougainvillea, a seaside promenade and Auroville next door. - [Travel buddies in Rishikesh, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/rishikesh): Yoga capital on the Ganga with river rafting, suspension bridges and Himalayan treks. - [Travel buddies in Manali, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/manali): Apple orchards, cedar forests and the road to Rohtang, Spiti and Leh. - [Travel buddies in Ooty, India](https://jointour.in/destinations/ooty): Tea estates, the Nilgiri toy train and cool lakeside mornings in the Blue Mountains. - [Travel buddies in Bali, Indonesia](https://jointour.in/destinations/bali): Rice terraces, volcano sunrises, surf breaks and temples on the edge of the sea. - [Travel buddies in Bangkok, Thailand](https://jointour.in/destinations/bangkok): Street food at every corner, river temples, rooftop bars and weekend markets. - [Travel buddies in Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://jointour.in/destinations/chiang-mai): Old city temples, night bazaars, cooking classes and mountain treks in the north. - [Travel buddies in Singapore, Singapore](https://jointour.in/destinations/singapore): Hawker centres, garden walks and neighbourhoods from Little India to Tiong Bahru. - [Travel buddies in Tokyo, Japan](https://jointour.in/destinations/tokyo): Neon streets, quiet shrines, tiny izakayas and easy day trips to Nikko and Kamakura. - [Travel buddies in Kyoto, Japan](https://jointour.in/destinations/kyoto): Temples, bamboo groves, tea houses and lantern-lit lanes in Gion. - [Travel buddies in Seoul, South Korea](https://jointour.in/destinations/seoul): Palaces, night markets, hiking trails inside the city and late-night Korean barbecue. - [Travel buddies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates](https://jointour.in/destinations/dubai): Desert safaris, old souks along the creek and skyline views from the Burj Khalifa. - [Travel buddies in Istanbul, Türkiye](https://jointour.in/destinations/istanbul): Two continents, grand mosques, bazaars and ferry rides on the Bosphorus. - [Travel buddies in Lisbon, Portugal](https://jointour.in/destinations/lisbon): Hilltop viewpoints, trams through Alfama, fado nights and day trips to Sintra. - [Travel buddies in Barcelona, Spain](https://jointour.in/destinations/barcelona): Gaudí buildings, tapas bars in El Born and sunsets from the Bunkers del Carmel. - [Travel buddies in Paris, France](https://jointour.in/destinations/paris): Museums, café terraces, walks along the Seine and markets in every neighbourhood. - [Travel buddies in Rome, Italy](https://jointour.in/destinations/rome): Ancient ruins, piazzas, trattorias in Trastevere and gelato on every walk. - [Travel buddies in Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://jointour.in/destinations/amsterdam): Canals, bikes, world-class museums and cosy brown cafés. - [Travel buddies in Berlin, Germany](https://jointour.in/destinations/berlin): History on every street, galleries, parks and a nightlife that never quite ends. - [Travel buddies in London, United Kingdom](https://jointour.in/destinations/london): Free museums, markets, riverside walks and pubs with centuries of history. - [Travel buddies in New York, United States](https://jointour.in/destinations/new-york): Neighbourhoods to walk for days, bagels, rooftop views and Central Park. - [Travel buddies in Mexico City, Mexico](https://jointour.in/destinations/mexico-city): Tacos on every corner, murals, museums and canal boats in Xochimilco. - [Travel buddies in Cape Town, South Africa](https://jointour.in/destinations/cape-town): Table Mountain hikes, penguins at Boulders Beach and the winelands close by. - [Travel buddies in Sydney, Australia](https://jointour.in/destinations/sydney): Harbour ferries, coastal walks from Bondi to Coogee and the Blue Mountains nearby. ## FAQ ### What is JoinTour? JoinTour is a free app for finding travel buddies. You join groups of travelers in the city you are visiting, plan day trips and outings together, and chat in real time. It works on the web, iOS and Android. ### How does JoinTour verify travelers? Before anyone can join a group, post or plan a trip, they confirm their phone number, add a clear profile photo and take a live selfie while doing a random move such as smiling or turning their head. The selfie is compared with their profile photo automatically and deleted as soon as it has been checked. ### Is JoinTour free? Yes. Creating an account, joining city groups, planning trips and chatting are free. ### How do I find travel buddies in a city? Open the city, browse its groups, and join one that fits you: open groups let you in straight away, while approval groups let the owner see your profile first. You can also join a trip that someone has planned, or plan your own and choose who comes along. ### Is JoinTour safe for solo women travelers? Every traveler is selfie-verified, profiles show age, languages and interests, and hosts approve who joins their trips. Women-only trips are visible and joinable only by travelers who identify as women. ### Which cities does JoinTour cover? Travelers can use JoinTour anywhere. Popular destinations include Goa, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Rishikesh, Manali, Bali, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kyoto, Dubai, Istanbul, Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, London and New York. ### Can I invite friends to a group or trip? Yes. Every group and trip has an Invite button that creates a link you can share on WhatsApp, Instagram or anywhere else. Anyone who opens it sees what the group or trip is about and can sign up to join. ### What languages is JoinTour available in? English, Hindi, Spanish, French and German.