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Why 32,885 Travelers Rated Us 5 Stars

Across Google, Tripadvisor, and other travel platforms, travelers share why City Unscripted is the best way to experience a city with a local.

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From Real Travelers

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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Ai was phenomenal! She reached out to me upon booking the tour to ensure she got some information about our interests in order to customize a tour best suited for our group. She replies promptly and with full details. She took us to beautiful places, and shared lots of interesting information about the sites we visited. She took many photos of us and even made an album for us. After the tour, Ai continued to keep in touch, giving recommendations on where to eat and what else we can do for the rest of our stay. We highly recommend Ai!!!

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Eva Theresa 13 November 2026
Fukuoka

Nisa was such a pleasure to spend time with! She was incredibly easy to talk to and had wonderful knowledge of Gion, its history, and Kyoto, sprinkled with some lovely and fun little insights along the way. What made the experience especially enjoyable was her conversational approach. Rather than overwhelming us with too much information, she made the tour feel like a relaxed, engaging conversation, which made it all the more interactive and memorable. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and warmth Nisa put into making this experience so special. Thank you for helping us create such sweet and lasting memories of Gion and Kyoto. Highly recommend this tour!

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Zainab 12 November 2026
Kyoto

The tour guide adapts to the excursion you're on. Very friendly and helpful. A ten out of ten. We loved it.

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Marta 12 November 2026
Hong Kong

Great guide! We enjoyed it a lot!

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Maksim 12 November 2026
Hong Kong

We went on a tour today with our guide, Dennis. I have no words to describe how much we enjoyed it. He possesses both extensive historical knowledge and an artistic sensibility, offering unique insights into art, architecture, and the fascinating details of every street. The tour was perfectly tailored to our capabilities, and everyone in the group agreed that it was the best tour we experienced throughout our time in China and Hong Kong.

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Dooron 12 November 2026
Hong Kong

A fantastic overview of the city. Overall a great way to get a good mix of history, culture, and local personality. Jack was a fantastic guide and extremely knowledgeable on everything Singapore. Would not hesitate to book again or recommend!

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Michael 12 November 2026
Singapore

Jessica was a fantastic guide that adjusted the tour to ideas of what we wanted to see. She took is to local hot spots for coffee and shopping.

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Mark 12 November 2026
Hong Kong

Sheena was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the city. She took us into buildings that we otherwise wouldn’t have known to go see, like the library (amazing!) and the opera house. We truly enjoyed the tour and would use her again to see different places next time we visit.

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Ginger 12 November 2026
Oslo

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