Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York
Kickstart your trip to New York

What you'll do

Whether it's your first time in the city that never sleeps or you’re a return visitor whose in-built New York GPS is a little rusty, you’ll join one of our local New York hosts to get your trip off to a great start!

You’ll choose a neighborhood to explore, then you’re off. Learn how to navigate the tangle of lines on the subway, or how to hail a yellow cab like a local - whichever is more your style.

Get the low-down on great places to eat, drink and hang out (things pop up here so fast, only a local could keep up) and ask any of the 101 questions we know you’re got about exploring the city.

Whether you’d like some advice on how to see the iconic sights like the Empire State without having to waste your day in a nightmare-ish queue, or tip-offs on some great restaurants near Times Square (they do exist, it’s not all tourist traps), our host has got you covered.

Just show up, and we’ll take care of the rest.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Choose your pace - a casual stroll or grand tour of the inner city of NYC and its surrounds, asking as many questions as you’d like along the way
  • Visit some of New York’s iconic spots, neighborhoods, and high rises as you map out the city
  • Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - a leisurely stroll or squeezing in as much as possible
  • Get a taste of New York through an inspiring lens and acquaint yourself with the briefest of histories, some general city info, how to get around and where (and when!) you should visit
  • Your host will reveal recommendations for things to do during the rest of your trip, and feel free to ask anything you’d love the inside scoop on!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Meet your host at a location of your choosing- within a reasonable distance.
  • A private and personalised experience
  • 3 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

  • 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

    Ed is an excellent guide - knowledgeable and full of interesting anecdotes about the places we visited. It was my first time in NYC and I had a wonderful time exploring iconic spots in Brooklyn with someone who knows the area well. He even extended the tour by an hour, which I appreciated! I'd also like to shoutout to Kristin from City Unscripted - the guide I'd originally been paired with had to back out at the last minute due to a personal emergency, and Kristin was excellent at communicating the situation with me and ensuring that I got a replacement guide in time. All in all a great experience!

    September 2022

    ANUSHA K

    Loved our walking tour with Maurita. She was very attentive to what we wanted to see. Gracious with our pace and stops for photos. Highly recommend a tour with Maurita!

    May 2022

    Venetia N

    I wanted in off the beaten Trail died. I was interested in cultural and ethnic communities and see New York from a New Yorkers point of view. And my guide delivered 100%. I feel like I really learned information about what it's like to live and breathe in New York City as a dweller... Not just a tourist looking at sites

    July 2021

    Dana B

    Was sure to include the places we wanted to see as well as a few secret places. Humored us where we wanted to eat even their was out of the way.

    February 2020

    Regina W

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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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