Explore your hometown without blowing your budget

 

Everyone dreams of jetting off to Paris or Bali, but those globetrotting adventures come with a hefty price tag. When you shop with Rakuten, you’ll earn Cash Back on local activities that will make your hometown feel as adventurous as the most far-flung locales. Plus, you can stack that Cash Back with coupons and promo codes to maximize your savings. Rakuten has paid out over $4.6 billion to more than 17 million members, so the savings are real.
 

Why shop Local Activities through Rakuten?
 

Whether you’re booking a date night, a family outing or a full-on staycation, you can earn Cash Back on escape rooms, food and wine tastings, cooking classes, and guided city tours from reputable booking platforms and experience providers such as Groupon, Viator and StubHub. At Rakuten, you’ll also find local activities coupons and promo codes to help you save on your next night out or weekend getaway.
 

Top Local Activities picks on Rakuten
 

Start your booking through Rakuten to earn Cash Back and find deals that help you save on entertainment, tours and local fun. Here are some ideas to spark your staycation imagination:

• Escape rooms: This high-energy group activity is perfect for birthdays, team outings and date nights.
• Food tours and tastings: Explore local favorites through guided bites, drinks and neighborhood stops.
• Cooking classes: Learn new skills and enjoy a hands-on experience you can share with friends.
• Guided tours: See the local highlights with tickets and tours that make planning easier.
• Outdoor experiences: Book active adventures such as paddle sports, hikes and scenic excursions.

For a great date, pick an activity that’s interactive but not stressful, such as a food tour or cooking class. Escape rooms, tastings and other scalable activities make for perfect group outings. The right activity for a fun family day should prioritize age-appropriate timing, breaks and shorter durations.

Check the difficulty, time limit, recommended group size and whether it’s a private room or you’ll be paired with others. If your group is new to the escape room experience, start with beginner- or intermediate-level rooms.

Most food tours include multiple stops with samples, a guide and information on local history and culture. Drinks are often included, but not always. Check with the tour company or guide to see how much food you’ll get so you can plan your meals around it.

Look for strong recent reviews, clear inclusions, a route that matches your interests, reasonable group size and a duration that fits your day. Photos and a detailed itinerary are good signs.

Bring comfortable layers, water, sun protection and appropriate footwear. For water activities, pack quick-dry clothes and a small waterproof bag for valuables.