Zoom
with a local in
Tokyo

Video call with a local to plan your perfect trip or to ask for local tips, essential info and insider secrets!

City Unscripted Zoom with a local
City Unscripted Zoom with a local
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City Unscripted Zoom with a local

Chat to one of our locals via zoom and get answers to all your questions plus personalized recommendations on things to do, places to go, best local eats and logistics to make your trip a breeze.

How does it work?

  • Tell us about you

    After booking, answer our short questionnaire so we can choose the right host for your video call

  • Chat to your host

    Got questions? Ask away, and get insider tips based on your interests, travel style and what you want to see and do

  • Get your customised plan

    Get a summary of your conversation from your host, including a list of their recommendations and helpful links

City Unscripted Zoom with local

We don’t do deals with restaurants, shops or attractions so you’ll always get unbiased recommendations from our hosts!

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Your perfect half-day in Tokyo Half day

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

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Eat like a true Tokyoite Food & Drink

Explore Tokyo's culinary backstreets. 8-10 unique foods & drinks in 2-3 local izakayas. Skip the tourist crowds and experience real local flavors.

$162.23 per person

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Epic Tokyo: A full-day tailored exploration Full day

8 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$254.1 per person

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Get a head start: Kickstart your trip to Tokyo Introduction to the city

The ideal 3-hour experience for your first day in Tokyo. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

$109.73 per person

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On a roll in Tokyo! The sushi experience Food & Drink

Forget the luxury sushi restaurants in your guide and eat incredible sushi like a local at popular conveyor-belt and standing sushi restaurants

$164.73 per person

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of travelers

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Thanks to my local guide, Ack I felt safe in this bustling metropolis that can be intimidating for those who don’t speak or understand Japanese. Ack expertly navigated the city and its various public transportation systems with ease. He made sure I got to see everything on my list.

    April 2024

    Sylvia G

    Marc was excellent in providing us an introductions to the many sights of Tokyo. We thought 4 hours was a long time but we barely scratched the surface. There were so many things to do and so many places to see. But he was able to help us navigate the complicated Metro system and provided us with very helpful tips on how to maximize our time in Tokyo. Having kids of his own, Marc was able to engaged skillfully with our daughter and made the experience even more meaningful for us. If your looking to explore Tokyo for the first time or take your sight seeing to the next level. You will be in good hands with Marc Paris. Merci Beaucoup

    April 2024

    Courtney L

    Marc is AMAZING!!!! If you want someone to show you Tokyo like a local would see it, or visit the most touristy attractions with insider knowledge on how to avoid the crowds all with a kind, personable and knowledgeable expert... then Marc is your man!!! He did all that I asked to what we wanted to do and see and I provided very little direction. Plus, I had teenagers and he was able to interact with them in such a positive way that they thoroughly enjoyed our day together and never complained once. They actually asked for more days with Marc. You cannot go wrong. I know when I come back first call I make is to Marc to understand what we should plan next! I would give ten stars if I were allowed.

    April 2024

    Eric M

    Amir was a fabulous guide. We booked a 6 hour private tour for our family of four, for our first day in Tokyo. He wonderfully curated the tour with a few of the top places on our hit list as well as a few of his most favorite hidden gems. One of our hopes for this day 1 tour was to take the subway a few times so that we could feel comfortable using for the rest of our trip - goal accomplished with Amir! We walked 15,000+ steps spanning Senso-ji Temple to Shibuya Crossing. It was a wonderful day. We highly recommend this tour and Amir!

    April 2024

    Marci Y

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Travel planning consultation

Got questions about the city you’re visiting? Our local hosts have all the answers. City Unscripted will set your trip up for success with travel planning tips from our knowledgeable local insiders – the only travel consultants you’ll ever need.

With our simple travel planning service, you can chat with a like-minded local before you even board your flight! We’ll set up a video call or email conversation with a guide in the city you’re visiting, so you can get expert online travel advice to make your travel planning a breeze.

Save yourself the hours of researching online travel advice yourself. Whether you have questions about public transport, need advice on where to stay, or you simply want to arrive at your destination fully prepared with insider tips and tricks, our travel planning service will set you up.

What are you waiting for? Book a tour with City Unscripted and let’s get your travel planning started with top-notch online travel advice from the travel consultants who know it all – the locals!