Why 32,201 Travelers Rated Us 5 Stars

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Tina, Oct 2026

Taku was an exceptional guide. He spoke very good English and went over and above to accommodate my family of five adults. He showed us his favorite secret spots as well as including the itinerary items that we had picked out. Highly recommend Taku as a tour guide in Kyoto/Osaka

Hugh, Sep 2026

Myself and my wife had a half-day private walking tour with City Unscripted, hosted by the excellent Mr. Scott North. I would not normally leave a review, either good or bad, but I felt Scott’s knowledge, enthusiasm and friendly manner really deserved a mention. Scott was very informative without overwhelming us with information, and his knowledge of the city and its history was clear throughout the tour. He was also very approachable and happy to answer our questions, which made the experience feel relaxed and personal rather than like a standard guide or someone just doing their job. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Scott and came away having learned a great deal while also seeing the city from a more local perspective. He was a pleasure to spend the morning with and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. If you are going to book a walking tour in Kyoto you wouldn't go wrong asking for Scott. Thank you Scott, for making our visit such an enjoyable one.

Liliana, Sep 2026

Kay Arakawa was our tour guide to take us from Tokyo to Kamakura. It was a 9-5 pm tour. We had so much fun visiting all the main areas and learning about them. He pointed out important information, that otherwise we would missed. Kay is fun, knowledgeable all thing Kamakura, relaxed and a great tour guide. If you want to focus on enjoying the scenery, Kay will take you to all the places you don’t want to miss in Kamakura.

Julia, Sep 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful tour in Japan with Kay. It was the perfect mix of everything we had hoped for. Step by step, we learned about Japan’s history while visiting different places around the city. We wandered through local markets and tried all kinds of little local specialties. We definitely wouldn’t have noticed or tried many of them on our own, so it was great that Kay introduced us to them. It gave us a much deeper insight into the local culture and everyday life. The whole experience felt like visiting a good friend who was showing us around their city. We visited not only shrines, temples, and markets, but also some beautiful traditional gardens. The tour was very relaxed, so we were able to learn a lot while also simply enjoying the atmosphere and taking everything in. It was a very interactive tour and the perfect combination of interesting historical information and authentic cultural experiences — from trying delicious local food to learning about traditions and getting little glimpses into everyday Japanese life. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Japan!

Regina, Sep 2026

We had a fantastic private tour of Edinburgh with Colin. He was personable, entertaining, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a wonderful sense of humor. He took the time to learn about our interests and tailored the tour especially for us, combining Edinburgh’s fascinating history with medical history, and many hidden places we never would have discovered on our own. Colin showed us quiet closes, secluded gardens, and lesser-known corners of the city, explaining the history and stories behind each one. His passion for Edinburgh was obvious, and his storytelling made the city’s history come alive. The tour never felt rushed or scripted—it felt personal, engaging, and truly unique. This was one of the highlights of our entire vacation. We would highly recommend Colin to anyone who wants to experience Edinburgh beyond the usual tourist attractions.

Tony, Sep 2026

Our tour with Tonya went beyond our expectations! She explained everything we were seeing while being personal. She took us to many places while explaining the history or value of each place. I highly recommend Tonya as a walking guide.

Jose, Aug 2026

José Luis a great guide. Very professional! We had a grate time with him.

Aimee, Aug 2026

Our tour guide, Jon, was so nice! He communicated with us really well before our tour. You could tell he was very passionate about his home city of Bologna, Italy. He had a lot of knowledge about the history and culture of the city. The pace of the walking tour was great and he checked in with us to see if we wanted to stop to eat anywhere or get a drink. His English was also really good since I don't speak any Italian. We would definitely go back to Bologna to see more!!

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The tour was sensational, and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Enrique

Athens

Monta planned our time together based upon our pre-tour questionnaire outlining our interests. The booking process was easy and Monta communicated well leading up to our tour day. He met us as arranged and took us to explore the more traditional parts of Tokyo. He was knowledgeable, organised, friendly and fun to be with. We had dinner together in a hidden gem we would never have found by ourselves. For us, it exceeded our expectations. Arigato Monta!!

Phillip

Tokyo

Ana was very knowledgeable and the itinerary suited our interests and expectations . Being a local Ana directed us to the perfect place for lunch a timely break and rest for our 5 hour tour. I would highly recommend.

Tanya

Granada

Karla is a lovely, enthusiastic young girl. She introduced Australia’s history to me and showed me plenty of fascinating, beautiful locations. Each place comes with its own unique stories and historical background. I’m so happy to have Karla as my local host in Melbourne. It was the highlight of my Melbourne trip. highly recommended.

Yat Shing

Melbourne

The guides were terrific. We took private tours for the most part and all the guides were professional, personable and totally flexible to our schedule.

Michael

Hong Kong

Relaxed but motivated guide. Always again!!!

Thorsten

Bologna

Wonderful walking tour with GJ, a well educated English speaking tour guide with a good sense of humor and warmth.

Bruce

Seoul

This private tour was a look at Florence from a local’s perspective, which is what we wanted. We hired Claudio to fill in a free morning during our Italy tour with a larger group. He provided us with a more personalized perspective on Florence, including a visit to the less touristy side of the Arno river. Claudio really engages with us personally, rather than giving a set piece presentation. He treated us to coffee in a beautiful historic café and entertained us with all sorts of stories. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours in Florence.

Inga

Florence

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Sherry

7 October 2026

I was looking for an introduction to Rome and Indira didn’t not disappoint. She brought us to a great coffee shop to start us off for our three hour tour! She showed us around most of the big attractions as well as a beautiful spot off the beaten path. We got a good feel of the city by the time the tour was over. She also gave some advice after she left . If it’s your first time in Rome I highly recommend getting a tour guide.

April

Mary Angela was informative and fun. Her knowledge of Perugia and it's food was impressive. We tasted the best chocolates offered in the city. We took in the best views. We even watched a true artist paint. Grazie mille !

Jane

Natasha was a genuine and engaging fellow traveler with much love for the area!

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