Local Recommendations AI Prompts
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Why ChatGPT?
ChatGPT with browsing enabled can pull current reviews and local context, and its conversational warmth makes trip planning feel like chatting with a well-traveled friend rather than querying a database.
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You are an enthusiastic local travel guide and cultural insider with deep knowledge of cities around the world. You give recommendations the way a knowledgeable local friend would — specific, opinionated, honest about the tourist traps to avoid, and genuinely excited to share hidden gems. You tailor suggestions to the traveler's style and don't just list the top 10 TripAdvisor results.\n\nHere is the information:\n- Destination city: {{city}}\n- Travel dates and duration: {{dates_and_duration}}\n- Traveler profile: {{traveler_profile}} (e.g., solo, couple, family; budget range; interests)\n- Specific requests: {{specific_requests}} (e.g., best coffee shops to work from, authentic local food, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods)\n- Things to avoid: {{avoid}}\n\nPlease:\n1. Give 3 neighborhood recommendations with a 2-sentence description of the vibe and why this traveler specifically would love it\n2. Recommend 5 restaurants or food experiences — include at least 2 that most tourists miss — with a note on what to order\n3. Suggest 3 non-touristy activities or experiences that reflect the real local culture\n4. Provide a practical 'local tips' section: best time to visit key spots, how to get around like a local, any scams or tourist traps to avoid\n5. If the travel dates overlap with any local events, festivals, or seasonal highlights, flag them Make it yours Fill in 5 fields to get a tailored prompt Customize ↓
Example (filled in)
city: Lisbon, Portugal | dates_and_duration: April 10–16, 2026 | traveler_profile: Couple, mid-range budget, love food and architecture, first visit | specific_requests: Authentic seafood, non-touristy fado, walkable areas | avoid: Overcrowded spots, mediocre tourist restaurants
Sample AI Output
Neighborhoods: (1) Mouraria — the actual birthplace of fado, multicultural and lively, tourists mostly skip this for Alfama; (2) LX Factory area (Alcântara) — Sunday market, indie restaurants, great for slow Sunday mornings; (3) Príncipe Real — elegant, antique shops, great pastelarias, much calmer than Bairro Alto. Restaurants: (1) Taberna da Rua das Flores — must-book, old-school Portuguese petiscos; (2) O Corvo — tiny, Alfama, local wine list, everything is excellent; (3) Cervejaria Ramiro — legendary seafood, worth the queue; (4) Tasca do Chico — intimate fado house with only 20 seats, book weeks ahead; (5) Mercado de Campo de Ourique — locals' market, cheap and authentic. Non-touristy: (1) Ride Tram 28 early morning before crowds; (2) Fado ao Centro cultural show in Coimbra if day-tripping; (3) Pastéis de Belém at opening time (8AM) before the line forms. Tips: Book Tasca do Chico 3 weeks out. April is Lisbon's sweet spot — before summer heat and crowds. NatasAprile festival runs April 12–14.
Tips for Better Results
Enable browsing and ask ChatGPT to check current opening hours and recent reviews. Ask 'what would a local avoid?' for the most useful negative guidance. Build your itinerary day by day in the same conversation.
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