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    We cover places to go, local transport, must sees and do’s as well as so much more in this info packed entertaining 3 hour experience.

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Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips
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Tokyo Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips

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Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights
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Osaka Unlocked: A 3-Hour Introduction to the City
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Andrew was an outstanding guide — we felt so lucky to have met him on our first day in Seoul. Highly recommended!
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Alex had a depth of knowledge that we did not expect. His detailed explanation of the importance of each site was superb and he really looked after us in explaining what was in front of us. Couldn’t recommend Alex high enough.
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Thanks to Selda the tour was flexibel, super interesting and really nice. It was great chatting with her!
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It was a great experience and because of the early start (8am) we had a quiet and pleasant experience ahead of the incoming (other) tourists. Great way to learn about the history of Kanazawa, its crafts and typical food specialties. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions to do by ourselves the rest of the day.
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GJ was very nice and knowledgeable about the city. She was accommodating for our group and shared some nice local knowledge about both history and current events. She shared as much as we asked for. Thank you!
Porto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local
Catia was fantastic! She showed us the history of Porto from Roman times to current. She was fun, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable. We experienced history, culture, food and traditions. We would HIGHLY recommend this tour and especially Catia. She emailed me ahead of time to find out what we liked and wanted to experience and she nailed it!
Brussels Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide, Kickstart your Trip
What a great tour! Having never been to Belgium, and being short on time, we were looking for a crash course and tour of Brussels. We got that plus much more. Our fabulous guide Sebastian shared his love of the city and wealth of knowledge and was very friendly and pleasant to spend the afternoon with. He gave great recommendations for anything we requested. It was a very well organized tour!
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Alfred was a super engaged tour guide. He was excellently prepared, knew exactly where to go to save time, knew tricks and tips on how to get around best and fastest. He visited all the important sights with me, was very friendly. I can recommend a tour with Alfred to anyone. I thought 6 hours was just right.
Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
I recently booked a 4hr tour, while I was in a layover at Hong Kong, and I do not regret it. I was paired with Dennis as my tour guide and he took me all around Hong Kong. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have had. Dennis knew that I had to be at the airport on time so he was quick on his feet and adjusted our walk accordingly. From going on the peak tram to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island, to cutting across the busy financial district, to the quick stops to get some amazing egg tarts, to taking the longest escalator, to taking a ferry ride across, Dennis really made sure we took the maximum out of the time we had. Dennis was incredibly pleasant to talk to and always ready with interesting insights. A highly recommend tour!
Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
We only had 1 full day in Singapore so we wanted to make sure we saw all the highlights. Our tour guide Mark was very friendly and personable and took us on all around the city giving us a lot of insight into Singapore’s history as well as showing us some of the best food spots! He customized the tour to our interests and was very accommodating and a joy to talk to. He took wonderful care of us!
Private Oslo Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalised
We didn’t know how long we should book our private tour for as we are not huge history buffs. So we booked for two hours and Neil was our guide. We asked him to plan our day. He was fabulous! Although a Brit, he clearly loves Oslo and Norway. He was so fun and interesting and shared many stories about his country. He took us to the highlights around the city and gave full explanations about the architecture and buildings and statues throughout the city. We definitely would recommend Neil and City Unscripted for this tour. I also spoke on the phone and thru email with their customer support on meeting locations and they were excellent as well. Two hours was enough for us as we are seniors and this is a walking tour.
Brussels Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Local Guide
Fabio was very knowledgeable on the history of the city and was also able to give recommendations of places to visit after the tour was over that was individual to us. Would recommend Fabio.
Singapore Street Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized
My guide Roy was very knowledgeable and fun person to be with. The food he had me sample was truly authentic and was exactly what I wanted.
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Sean was a very genuine personable guide who possesses a comprehensive knowledge of Brussels history, highlights and culture. A very quickly identified our personal interest and adjusted the tour to meet those needs. He was very considerate of a physical limitations of my wife. His historical knowledge of Belgian and European history from the middle ages onwards was exemplary. Thank you, Sean, for a wonderful day, Larry and Neridah Wilson.
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Very informative. Good feel for local area. Be ready to walk! Steve was very nice and so knowledgeable!
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
Fue un excelente city tour en Kioto!! Nuestra guía Ai fue una gran persona, atenta, amable, con una gran actitud de servicio y de mostrarnos todo lo que debíamos conocer a pesar del clima tan caluroso, siempre mostró paciencia y actitud comprensiva. Tuvimos varias alternativas y opciones a la medida de nuestras necesidades y al paso de los niños. Es un tour que recomendamos ampliamente para introducirse a la ciudad y sus lugares especiales. Gracias!! It was an excellent city tour of Kyoto! Our guide, Ai, was a wonderful person, attentive, kind, and helpful. She showed us everything we needed to see despite the hot weather. She was always patient and understanding. We had several options tailored to our needs and the children\'s pace. We highly recommend this tour for an introduction to the city and its special places. Thank you!
Private Tokyo Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests
We had a wonderful time exploring Tsukiji Market. Seiji pointed out intetesting things along the way and also food we should taste. It was so good we are craving it even now!!! Overall, it was an excellent day and best of all, my teenager enjoyed herself very much.
Fika Like A Stockholmare
Stepan led us on a wonderful tour, telling us about history, architecture, and culture. We wouldn\'t have found the stops, learned these things, or tried the delicious coffee and pastries had we been on our own. Additionally, Stepan was so great in communicating prior to the tour and accommodating our slow walking pace and we are so grateful!
Hamburg Private Walking Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by a Local
Really personalised with the guide being guided by your own interests. Return to Hotel by car organised by the guide.
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I love our local guide Mia! She is very knowledgeable about all the attractions and history that we went to. She also told us a lot of fun facts and information that only the locals know. She was more like our local friend showing us around. We got to know each other, and she would recommend spots to stop on the way based on our interests and preferences. She also gave us some insights of Japanese life. She also takes very good photos! At the end of the tour, I wished we could have booked for a longer duration. Next time when I go back to Osaka or Kyoto, I will definitely book with them and request for Mia again! It was a wonderful and unforgettable experience!

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