Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local
Must see New York with a local

What you'll do

You’ll go on a whirlwind tour of New York’s top sights and landmark venues in Manhattan, the city’s iconic borough, which has given NY its reputation as the city that never sleeps. Between the dizzyingly tall skyscrapers and historic brownstone mansions, your host will help you make the most of the day and show you 20 of New York’s most unmissable attractions, from Central Park to Times Square, the Met to the High Line.

But more than that, they’ll share with you a slice of what makes the city so addictive and reveal a few secret spots that only a local would know about, from a bar buried deep in the vaults beneath Wall Street to where you can catch that all-important sunset together, from an angle you never knew existed. 

Where you’ll go

Grab your comfiest sneakers because you’re about to hit the ground running in Manhattan! In Midtown, spot famous buildings like the Flatiron and the Empire State - and of course, head up to the top for that spectacular view - and get lost in the dizzying chaos of Times Square before heading south into Greenwich Village, where you can indulge in the NY-style pizza of your dreams or feast on dim sum in Chinatown.

You could then head north into the heart of the borough, Central Park, which is flanked by two of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the city - take your pick of the Upper East or Upper West Side - or keep moving south and catch the iconic view of the Manhattan skyline from the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge!

  • 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)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Discover New York’s most famous attractions like the High Line and its most iconic neighborhoods the Upper West Side and the Midtown Manhattan
  • Discover the secret spots and hidden gems nearby these well-known spots too
  • Enjoy lunch in an eatery where you’ll be surrounded by locals, whatever cuisine you’re in the mood for!
  • See more than just world-famous attractions - your host will reveal a secret New York you never knew existed

Things to know

What’s included

  • 8 hours with your host
  • A private and personalized experience
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • 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

    Would like to say what a fantastic time we had with Mei she was brilliant. Really felt like we were meeting up with a old friend and the information she gave us was great. Would highly recommend her we even braved the subway the following day on her advice as the quickest way to get around thanks Mei for a wonderful day

    February 2019

    Jackie T

    8 ore molto piacevoli e super interessanti. Spero di tornare preso e scoprire nuove cose su New York! Grazie Mille alla mia host Paola!!

    November 2018

    Valeria C

    I booked a one on one tour of New York. My guide, Denise, was amazing. Not only did she take me to sights that I wanted to see but she also included some things that she thought might interest me. We had a great day with lots of laughs along the way. I would go back to New York in a heart beat and would definetly catch up with Denise again. Thank you City Unscripted for a great guide and a great day!

    June 2018

    Mary C

    Greg was a great tour guide, not only does he love his city, he knows it like the back of his hand! He showed us all the different areas of NYC, explained what to do in each area i.e where to eat/drink and what to do there. He also took us away from all the tourist areas and showed us places we would have never gone to on our own which was great - we got the real new yorker experience! Greg provided us with some great facts and history about the city and showed us some of the city’s hidden gems. He is a big foodie likes us so was able to give us lots of recommendations for markets and restaurants which we loved! He also gave us some good tips and apps to download for the subway, restaurants, taxis etc. which were helpful for the rest of our trip. We had a great time with Greg, he is very easy to get along with and clearly has a passion for his city – we would gladly recommend him!

    March 2018

    Melodie & Ed T

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