Don’t settle for superficial, traditional tours

With our experiences, you’ll discover the heart of the city just like you would if you were visiting a friend who lives there

Discover the city just like you would if you were visiting a friend who lives there

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Favorite experiences

From the quirkiest neighborhoods to eating with the locals, this is the best of the city

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Full day

London

Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate London experience

How many iconic landmarks, electric neighborhoods and hidden gems can you cram into a day? Several!

from $56.25 USD per person

(15)

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Half day

Mexico City

Half day in Mexico City with a local

The world’s second largest public square, colonial-era neighborhoods and tacos al pastor.

from $26.88 USD per person

(13)

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Off the tourist trail

Paris

Explore eclectic Montmartre, Paris

Ivy-clad houses, Picasso, the Moulin Rouge and bustling flea-markets.

from $36.40 USD per person

(20)

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Half day

Brussels

Half day in Brussels with a local

Iconic attractions, insider stories and a waffle or two.

from $39.20 USD per person

(13)

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Food experiences

From a six-seater sushi joint to a 300 year old trattoria, street eats to unique restaurants, this is what eating like a local looks like

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A "très délicieux" food experience in charming Le Marais

Food & Drink

Paris

A "très délicieux" food experience in charming Le Marais

From saucisson Rosette to crêpe sucrée, culinary appreciation in Le Marais can only be food heaven

from $80.36 USD per person

(24)

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Food & Drink

Stockholm

Ultimate Stockholm food experience

Home baked cakes, famers’ markets and Västerbotten (it’s a cheese, don’t worry).

from $94.50 USD per person

(2)

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Eat like a local in CDMX: street food experience

Food & Drink

Mexico City

Eat like a local in CDMX: street food experience

Tacos, tortas, pozole, mole, sopes and esquites? ¡sí por favor!

from $52.38 USD per person

(11)

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Around the world in Harlem - food experience

Food & Drink

New York

Around the world in Harlem - food experience

Soul food joints, empanadas, mofongo and Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market.

from $86.88 USD per person

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How it works

1

Tell us about you!
Once you book, fill in a quick questionnaire and tell us what you’d like from your experience.
2

We introduce you to your perfect local
Build your perfect tour and experience together
3

The best part!
Experience the city like you would with a knowledgeable friend living there

Meet some of our exceptional locals

We’re pretty picky with our hosts, and only accept those who share our passion for the city, and our values.

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Wai Lok

Hong Kong, China

A nature-loving backpacker who loves history and knows a thing or two about Kung Fu!

(79)

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Kaja

Paris, France

Economist by day, photographer and city explorer by night

(18)

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Roberto

Mexico City, Mexico

Archeology-loving, Mexico City-living, funny, knowledgable, energetic, and more!

(30)

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Nazuki

Kyoto, Japan

Table tennis nut with a strong backhand and a love for traveling

(3)

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Popular destinations

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Paris

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London

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Stockholm

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Spain

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Australia

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USA

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What our guests say

“We felt like we were spending time with a friend who wanted us to experience the best of her hometown.”

Dan M, October 2018

“Possibly the best single day tour my wife and I have ever had and we have traveled a lot.”

Steven P, April 2019

“The wonder of this tour is you can change paths at any moment. It was exactly what I wanted, even when I didn’t know I wanted it.”

Jordan S, July 2019

“We saw as much as was possible as the tour was built around the attractions that were important to us. Would highly recommend.”

Paula L, November 2019

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Articles & travel tips from our passionate locals

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City Unscripted - the ultimate private tour experience

Our mission is to enrich every city tour and experience by seamlessly connecting independent travelers with the most extraordinary, knowledgeable and passionate local guides imaginable.

And unlike other providers, City Unscripted individually chooses each local to deliver the most unique and most memorable city experiences in the world.

We believe

That there is an independent traveler in all of us.
That only passionate, knowledgeable locals can unlock the true magic of a city.
That an authentic city experience can only be achieved with a friend who lives there.
That passion and personal connection are more powerful than knowledge and presentation.
That the curious traveler is the only real traveler.
That curiosity is where exploration begins.

Who we are for

We exist for independent travelers who crave authentic travel.

Our Values

Authenticity: honesty and originality are fundamental to both our choice of local guides and to our team.
Spontaneity: experiences are about every moment and they should not be limited by a pre-determined script.
Curiosity: travel is about exploring the wonderful differences in people and places around the world.
Connection & friendship: we think the best, most memorable experiences always involve passionate, likable people.
Individuality: everyone is different, just like every experience should be.

Quite simply we aim to find and seamlessly match the most local guides with like-minded customers to deliver the most unique, personalized and memorable experiences possible.