Full day in New York with a local
Full day in New York with a local
Full day in New York with a local

What you'll do

So you’ve found yourself in the city that never sleeps? Lucky you! You’ll join one of our local New York hosts as they show you around the NYC that you want to see!

It’s one thing to discover a city as a tourist, but a whole different ball game to get to discover the real personality of the city. So even when your host shows you iconic landmarks like Times Square and the Empire State - although both are pretty hard to miss, it’s not obligatory that you do see them - it will be through their local lens.

If you think your thing is going to be more Brooklyn than brownstones in Manhattan, just let us know and you can head over there to explore a more off-the-beaten-path neighborhood like Williamsburg.

The point is, it’s up to you what you’d like to see and do; just let us know what you’re into and we’ll take care of the rest. Gear yourself up to be in a New York State of Mind.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Get what you want out of New York on a private and personalized experience
  • Enjoy top hangouts, restaurants, historic neighborhood strolls, or go for a walk on the city streets, with a host by your side
  • Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New York, getting the best of what the city has to offer in a limited space of time
  • Get a taste of what makes NYC, NYC, with a twist – your stories will be authentic and all your own!
  • From the history of the iconic sites and classic brownstones to the secret side streets known only by locals- the day is yours to make!
  • Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do while visiting The Big Apple

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with your host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    We are a family of 4 traveling with two children from Texas. We had a very specific NYC itinerary of our must sees. Our tour guide, Maurita, listened to our every request and delivered above and beyond. She was patient, knowledgeable, sweet, accommodating, and gave us so much history. We could not have had a better day seeing the city’s hidden gems & learning of it’s history. 10/10 recommend Maurita.

    September 2023

    Cristin J

    Great experience with Mei! She personalized our tour with places we wanted to visit and see. Ate in Chinatown at amazing 456. Food was delish and affordable. Rode the ferry and subway. Wouldn’t have know how to without a guide. Highly recommend getting a guide if you want to see New York and have a great experience get yourself a guide!

    August 2023

    Erlinda T

    This was an absolutely amazing tour. Kamilia was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and made our trip very interesting. I would definitely recommend her as your tour guide.

    August 2023

    Melanie V

    Her knowledge and passion made my tour educational, fun and an experience with local food!

    July 2023

    Kylie K

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Meet our local hosts in New York. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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