Why 32,410 Travelers Rated Us 5 Stars

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Amy, Oct 2026

We only had a couple of days in Tokyo, so we wanted to make our time count. This is where our guide Kay came in. We took a one day tour. Kay helped us have an unforgettable experience. He knew about the history of Japan, the temples and shrines, and helped us navigate around the Asakusa area. We would definitely recommend Kay.

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.

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Svetlana 16 October 2026

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Lovely tour, so interesting and a fabulous guide!

Nina 16 October 2026

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Very interesting and enjoyable introductory tour with Max. Max was informative, articulate, intelligent and very personable. We highly recommend this tour.

Will 16 October 2026

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We had a great tour with Maria. She took us to some pretty hidden spots and went out of her way to help us see everything we wanted to see.

David 16 October 2026

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I had an outstanding walk with Giuseppe today. His depth and breadth of historical knowledge gave me a much deeper appreciation for Lecce and its rich, layered history. He explained the different historical periods and how they shaped the city, making the experience both informative and engaging. Giuseppe was easy to talk to and relate to, which made the walk enjoyable. If you want to go beyond the sights and gain a deeper understanding of Lecce, I highly recommend walking with Giuseppe.

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Dan

20 October 2026

Noah did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city and how to use the public transportation system. He checked in with us regularly on the tour to ensure we were happy with the planned itinerary and if we would like to make modifications.

Kristi

19 October 2026

Ozzie took us to all of the places we really wanted to see, as well as the best baklava we've ever had, and to the place to get real Turkish coffee. She was also able to help us barter for the items we wanted in the Grand Bazaar. She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with!

Dawn

Jay was terrific. He was very knowledgeable, flexible and it was easy to enjoy a 3 hr tour with him. We learned and saw so many things including how to use the transit metro and buses. I would recommend city unscripted and JayHa Lee.

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