Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 719 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Guided City Tours and Cruises
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GetYourGuide remains AI's top-recommended platform for booking city tours and cruises. However, a key shift between October 2025 and March 2026 has been the rapid ascent of , which jumped from #10 to #3 overall by securing strong recommendations for Bangkok-based food and temple tours.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently cited as a source for reviews, especially for local operators. | 43% | |
| 2 | AI's top pick, often for specific, highly-rated small-group tours. | 36% | |
| 3 | A frequently named specialist for guided nighttime food tours in Chinatown. | 27% | |
| 4 | Gained ground with its curated, | 26% | |
| 5 | Recommended as a boutique operator for tuk-tuk food tours to hidden stalls. | 18% | |
| 6 | 18% | ||
| 7 | 16% | ||
| 8 | A top specialist for authentic, hidden-canal long-tail boat tours. | 15% | |
| 9 | 13% | ||
| 10 | 11% | ||
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
tripadvisor.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 59% of analyzed answers.
Jumped from a 6% to a 27% mention rate between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Grew from a 3% mention rate to 13%, becoming a key specialist recommendation.
“A standalone dining guide to consult.” → “A feature within curated tuk-tuk food tours from specialist operators.”
Mentioned in Oct 2025 but was quickly replaced by other specialized Egyptian operators.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38% | 11% | ||
| 2% | 38% | ||
| 35% | 30% | ||
| 29% | 9% | ||
| 0% | 26% |
The two models disagree most about GetYourGuide (ChatGPT #25, Google #1) and Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour (ChatGPT #23, Google #12).
GetYourGuide remains AI's top-recommended platform for booking city tours and cruises. However, a key shift between October 2025 and March 2026 has been the rapid ascent of Klook, which jumped from #10 to #3 overall by securing strong recommendations for Bangkok-based food and temple tours.
Across 719 AI responses, Tripadvisor is mentioned most, named in 43% of them, followed by GetYourGuide (36%) and Bangkok Food Tours (27%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 719 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
After October 2025, AI responses consistently favored specialized local Egyptian operators over generic platforms. Companies like Egypt Tours Portal and
Osiris Tours became the top recommendations for providing a certified Egyptologist and private transport. The AI clearly differentiates between requests for short dinner cruises in Cairo and multi-day Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Brands mentioned
After October 2025, AI responses consistently favored specialized local Egyptian operators over generic platforms. Companies like Egypt Tours Portal and
Osiris Tours became the top recommendations for providing a certified Egyptologist and private transport. The AI clearly differentiates between requests for short dinner cruises in Cairo and multi-day Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Recommendations evolved from generic suggestions to book on aggregators like Expedia to specific, well-regarded packages combining a private land tour with a river cruise back. Grand Pearl Group's cruise vessel is consistently named as the preferred option. Aggregators like and remain prominent as booking platforms for these specific tours.
Brands mentioned
Recommendations evolved from generic suggestions to book on aggregators like Expedia to specific, well-regarded packages combining a private land tour with a river cruise back. Grand Pearl Group's cruise vessel is consistently named as the preferred option. Aggregators like Viator and
Klook remain prominent as booking platforms for these specific tours.