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.
Unforgettableprivate city tours with exceptional locals
100%private & personalized tours 100% private &
personalized tours
Friendly, knowledgeable &individually selected locals
From first time visits to off thebeaten path experiences
Favorite experiences
From the quirkiest neighborhoods to eating with the locals, this is the best of the city
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
How it works
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1 Tell us about you!
Once you book, fill in a quick questionnaire and tell us what you’d like from your experience.![Tell us about you!]()
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2 We introduce you to your perfect local
Build your perfect tour and experience together![We match you with a host]()
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3 The best part!
Experience the city like you would with a knowledgeable friend living there![The best part!]()
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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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 2019Articles & 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.