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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!!

Joseph, Aug 2026

The experience with Valmi was excellent! She was prompt, kind, fun, and very generous with her time and talents. We received so much detail on Florentine history and culture. It was a highlight of our trip and we feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to tour with Valmi.

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Great food tour, guide Anna was great & flexible with us being a little late. Only thing that could be better is giving food allergies another option to eat vs just going without.

Kari

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Our guide, Lando, was spectacular. He delivered the history of Mexico City in a compelling manner while showing us the sights at a perfect pace. Incredible day!

Karen

Mexico City

Julia met us at the appointed place/time and incorporated the places we wanted included in the walking tour. Julia set a nice pace and included just the right amount of history to understand the significance of the building or structure. Julia was a wonderful tour guide - both knowledgeable and obviously loves Budapest!

Jan

Budapest

We really enjoyed our time with guide Noah. He was very knowledgeable and the tour had a great balance of history and modern culture. Noah was friendly and a pleasure to be around. We would recommend booking this activity to anyone who wants to wander around, but still learn so much about where you are and what you see. It was genuinely one of the best half days we spent during our holiday!

Cecile

Tokyo

Monta helped us find our feet in Tokyo on our first day in Japan. He took us to three different areas, showed us how to navigate the buses and trains, and introduced us to authentic noodle restaurants. By the end of the day, we felt confident travelling around and ordering food at restaurants. We also learnt so much about Japanese culture and religion. It was the perfect introduction to Japan

Yvette

Tokyo

I got to learn many things about the city, the culture, the food, and places to visit. I saw old buildings, trees, temples and shrines and new skyscrapers with advertising screens on the side. Our guide, Emir, was so knowledgeable and personable that it was like touring with a friend.

Ann

Tokyo

Enya was a great guide pointing out local favorites and taking us to many of the sights in Naples that we would have never found on our own. She was knowledgeable about the history of the city and sights and clearly loved her hometown.

Cynthia

Naples

Megan was our friendly guide and took us on a private custom tour of Taipei giving us tips along the way. Megan was knowlegable and understanding. Highly recommend for an introductory tour to Taipei.

Warren

Taipei

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