Half day in New York with a local
Half day in New York with a local

What you'll do

You’ll spend a few hours with your newfound friend (aka one of our local New York hosts) as they take you around iconic NYC sights and reveal hidden gems that only a New Yorker would be able to show you.

Times Square is pretty hard to miss, but there’s more to life than landmarks. We want you to experience the soul of the city too, so by all means, please let us know which iconic spots you’d be interested to stop by, but your host can’t wait to show you a few secret spots along the way too.

Wander the different avenues, spot the skyscrapers you might’ve seen in a movie or two, and venture into the array of eclectic neighborhoods.

Stop by a diner for a real-life movie experience, or let your host recommend an Italian deli where you can pick up coffee and cannolis, or maybe an artisanal doughnut shop.

Just let us know your vibe and if there’s anything, in particular, you’d like to see, and we’ll take care of the rest.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 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)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
  • 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
  • See some of the city’s iconic attractions, as well as some secret spots you wouldn’t find in a guidebook
  • Get a taste of what makes NYC so iconic, with a twist – your stories will be authentic and all your own!
  • 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

  • 4-hour experience
  • Private and personalized
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • 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 did a 4 hour walking tour with Ross. He did a great job of providing insight and history of the city. Very flexible in making modifications to the tour. Highly recommend Ross and this tour.

    August 2021

    Jeff B

    Maurita was our guide and I have to say she was amazing. My son(17) and I were blown away by all the history we learned and we thought we knew a good bit…she was so kind and helped me plan out the rest of my stay so we could see as much as possible in our time. I highly recommend doing this private tour as soon as you get to the city because it helps you get acclimated and know what you want to see and how best to see it. Maurita was really good at showing us great was to save money too-which is always nice in a city as expensive as NYC. I’m 100% sure the tour paid for itself just from her helpful advice and ideas. I truly can’t say enough great things about her and the format of the tour itself. K&J

    July 2021

    Kristie M

    Kamilla was a wonderful host. She showed us all these interesting places off the beaten track, in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Williamsburg. It was such a treat! We strongly recommend this tour after you have seen Manhattan. Its a different world just across the river. We also discovered and alternative mode of transportation - the water tramway! Not to be missed! Overall - a great experience. Thank you, Kamilla!

    March 2020

    Sophie O

    A lovely guidance through Williamsburg. Thank You

    February 2020

    Helene B

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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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