Hi, we’re Nick, Yunna, Anna, and Joakim – the founders of City Unscripted.

When we look back on our most memorable travel experiences, they’re connected by one common thread: the people. Our friends in the countries we’ve traveled to have given us a profound understanding of their city’s spirit and soul. Seeing a city through a local lens makes it so much more than a destination; it becomes a second home. These intimate connections with people and places around the world are what we want to replicate for you with our diverse network of incredible hosts from all ages and backgrounds. Between them, we’ll find your perfect match – consider us your friend in the city.

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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Food & Drink

Tokyo

Eat like a true Tokyoite

From karaage fried chicken to ikayaki skewers, eat like a Tokyo local during this ultimate food tour

from $83.75 USD per person

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City Highlights

New York

Must see New York with a local

Broadway, Brooklyn Bridge and bakeries in Greenwich Village.

from $63.13 USD per person

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Rome

Eat like a local in Rome

Old-school trattorias, carciofi alla giudia and of course, a slice of pizza romana.

from $76.19 USD per person

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City Highlights

Bangkok

Must see Bangkok with a local

Wat Phra Kaew, Ko Rattanakosin and some delicious street food.

from $32.50 USD per person

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Nightlife

Kyoto

Magical Kyoto after dark

From traditional arts to floating geishas, Kyoto does late-night revelry like no place on earth

from $67.25 USD per person

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Pralines and dreams: Belgian chocolate tasting experience

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Brussels

Pralines and dreams: Belgian chocolate tasting experience

Cocoa bean transformations, Pralines and the ultimate sugar rush

from $57.57 USD per person

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Nightlife

Hong Kong

A night in Kowloon with a local

Neon lit markets, street eats and bars which sell herbal medicines!

from $69.13 USD per person

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Food & Drink

London

A Great British food experience

Sunday roasts (not just for Sundays), artisanal cheeses and jellied eels for the brave.

from $102.19 USD per person

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A "très délicieux" food experience in charming Le Marais

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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 $82.51 USD per person

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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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How it works

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Tell us about you!
Once you book, fill in a quick questionnaire and tell us what you’d like from your experience.
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We introduce you to your perfect local
Build your perfect tour and experience together
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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!

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Kaja

Paris, France

Economist by day, photographer and city explorer by night

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Roberto

Mexico City, Mexico

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

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Nazuki

Kyoto, Japan

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

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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.