Host an experience on Airbnb
Earn money leading people on activities you love.
What’s an Experience?
It’s an activity that goes beyond the typical tour or class, designed and led by locals all over the world. Show off your city, craft, cause, or culture by hosting an Experience.
Create an activity, your way
Create an activity, your way
Food tour by bike, light photography at night, tapas on a boat, or yoga (with goats). Create and curate a unique activity people want to try.
Do what you love (and get paid)
Do what you love (and get paid)
Scout for street art or surf at sunset, turn your passion into profit. Earn money without it feeling like a job.
Get voices for your cause
Get voices for your cause
Lead a hike with rescue dogs, or teach ethical fashion. Raise awareness of your cause in a whole new way.
Show what you know
Show what you know
Experiences of every kind, like cooking, crafting, kayaking, and more. There’s no limit to what you can do. Explore these featured categories.
Culture & History
Share the story behind famous landmarks in your city.
Food & Drink
Host a food tour, cooking class, dining experience, and more.
Nature & Outdoor
Lead nature hikes, water sports, mountain activities, and more.
Join a growing community of curious people
Join a growing community of curious people
Hosts are chefs, artists, DJs, and other experts in their fields. They make people from around the world feel connected, and give access to unique places and activities that can’t be found anywhere else.
DJ Jigüe
DJ Jigüe is dedicated to sharing his passion for Afro-Cuban music. Some of the guests he’s exposed to Cuba’s complex musical history even went to see him play a show in Austin, Texas.
Cici
Shanghai resident and culinary Host Cici believes cooking can bring happiness. She welcomes guests into her kitchen to learn how to make classic Chinese dumplings in a fun way.
We’ve got your back, every step of the way
We’ve got your back, every step of the way
Resources like articles and insights dedicated to your hosting needs, 24/7 customer support for you and your guests, exposure for your Experience, and much more.
Tasks
Scheduling
Payments
Insights
Tools tailored to you
A dashboard to give you insights, feedback on how to improve, visibility to guests from all over the world through search and filters, seamless payments, and much more.
AirCover for Hosts covers Experiences, too
AirCover for Hosts includes $1M USD in Experiences liability insurance in the rare event a guest gets hurt during an Airbnb Experience. Always included and always free.
News
Perks
Events
Guidance to help you grow
Weekly newsletters, articles, and resources are dedicated to help you succeed on every step of your hosting journey.
How to get started
How to get started
Here’s a quick overview of the process, from start to finish.
1Learn our quality standards
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Make sure your Experience meets our bar for expertise, insider access, and connection.
2Create an Experience page
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Your page is how people find you. Make a great first impression by highlighting your expertise and adding high-quality photos.
3Start hosting your Experience
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As long as your Experience meets the standards, you’re ready to add dates and start hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to host a home to host an Experience?
No. You don’t have to host guests overnight in your home or space to be an Experience Host.
What’s the time commitment?
You can host as often as you like—feel free to adjust your dates and times until you find what works best for you.
Do I need a business licence?
Depending on activities involved, certain Experiences may require a business licence. Make sure to check local laws in your area to determine which licences may be required for your Experience, especially if there is food, alcohol, or transportation involved. Learn more