For tour operators
Where tour operators can sell tours in 2026: fees compared
For the most reach, list on Viator and GetYourGuide: one listing reaches millions of travelers, at commissions their own pages don’t publish up front. To add bookings at a known, all-in price, add Visby: no listing or monthly fee, 15% only when someone pays (card processing included), you set the price and accept or decline each request.
You don’t have to choose. Most operators sell on several channels, and Visby doesn’t ask for exclusivity.
At a glance
| Commission | To list | Who sets the price | Payouts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visby | 15% all-in, card processing included, only when someone pays through Visby | Free; no monthly fee | You; you accept or decline each request | Set out in the Tour Operator Terms |
| Viator | Not published by Viator; set by area and category (third parties report 20–30%) | Free for some partner programs; otherwise check Viator’s current terms | You set the net rate; since Viator’s August 2026 agreement, Viator and its partners set the final price shown (reported by Skift) | After the tour runs |
| GetYourGuide | Varies by country; the exact rate is shared after you sign up | Free to add and keep activities | You | Monthly at no cost, or twice a month for a surcharge |
| Airbnb Experiences | Typically 20%, taken from your payout | Free account; Airbnb reviews each experience | You | Released the day after you host |
| Klook | Not published; negotiated per supplier | Not published | Not published | Not published |
One by one
Visby
- Commission
- 15% all-in, card processing included, only when someone pays through Visby
- To list
- Free; no monthly fee
- Who sets the price
- You; you accept or decline each request
- Payouts
- Set out in the Tour Operator Terms
- Stands out for
- A known, all-in rate, and your tour shows up while travelers plan the day, on the map or nearby, not buried in a marketplace search.
- Watch out for
- A newer channel: far fewer travelers than Viator or GetYourGuide today. Use it alongside them.
Viator
- Commission
- Not published by Viator; set by area and category (third parties report 20–30%)
- To list
- Free for some partner programs; otherwise check Viator’s current terms
- Who sets the price
- You set the net rate; since Viator’s August 2026 agreement, Viator and its partners set the final price shown (reported by Skift)
- Payouts
- After the tour runs
- Stands out for
- The biggest reach: one listing sells on Viator, Tripadvisor and a large partner network.
- Watch out for
- The rate isn’t published, paying more commission buys placement, and you no longer control the final price on partner sites.
GetYourGuide
- Commission
- Varies by country; the exact rate is shared after you sign up
- To list
- Free to add and keep activities
- Who sets the price
- You
- Payouts
- Monthly at no cost, or twice a month for a surcharge
- Stands out for
- Free to list, you keep control of pricing and availability, and strong European demand.
- Watch out for
- You only see your exact rate after signing up, and faster payouts cost extra.
Airbnb Experiences
- Commission
- Typically 20%, taken from your payout
- To list
- Free account; Airbnb reviews each experience
- Who sets the price
- You
- Payouts
- Released the day after you host
- Stands out for
- A clear, published fee, fast payouts and Airbnb’s guest base.
- Watch out for
- Experiences are reviewed before they go live, and it is one channel with no wider partner network.
Klook
- Commission
- Not published; negotiated per supplier
- To list
- Not published
- Who sets the price
- Not published
- Payouts
- Not published
- Stands out for
- Reaches travelers from Asia that Western marketplaces reach less well.
- Watch out for
- No public terms; registered businesses only.
What about booking software?
FareHarbor, Peek Pro and similar tools run your own bookings and calendar; they aren’t places travelers find you. Visby isn’t booking software either, so keep yours. Visby is a channel: travelers planning a trip find your tour and send a request. See how it works.
Questions people ask
Straight answers. Anything else: hello@visbytravel.com.
What is a good alternative to Viator for tour operators?
GetYourGuide and Airbnb Experiences are the big alternatives. Visby adds bookings with a published, all-in 15% only when someone pays, no listing fee, and you set the price and accept each request. Most operators use several channels at once.
How much commission does Viator charge tour operators?
Viator doesn’t publish a single rate; it sets a minimum by area and category. Third-party guides for operators report 20–30%, and operators can pay more for better placement.
How much does GetYourGuide charge?
GetYourGuide says listing is free and that its commission varies by country, with the exact rate shared after you sign up. Payouts are monthly at no cost, or twice a month for a surcharge.
What does Visby charge tour operators?
Nothing to start and no monthly fee. Visby is paid 15% of what the traveler pays through Visby, all-in with card processing: on a €100 booking you get €85. If nobody books through Visby, there is no charge.
Sources
Fees are from each vendor’s own pages, checked when this guide was updated. Vendors change terms often; check before you sign.
- b4.viator.com/BUSA
- skift.com/2026/08/21/viators-updated-operator-agreement-formalizes-a-power-shift-in-experiences-pricing-scoop/
- www.getyourguide.supply/join/how-much-does-getyourguide-charge
- www.airbnb.com/help/article/1604
- www.airbnb.com/help/article/1569
- www.klook.com/partner/
- www.visbytravel.com/tour-operator-terms
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