Icons & Secrets

Two women walking down a street in Chinatown, New York City.

Four people walking at the corner of Montague Street in New York

Four people smile with the New York City skyline in the background.

People browsing sunglasses at an outdoor market stall in New York

Two women taking a selfie under the Manhattan Bridge in New York City.

Two people leaning out of a yellow taxi in New York City.

5 (94)

Must see New York with a local

8 hours English

5 (94) 100% Personalized

The NYC of your dreams in a day! See the main sites, taste the diverse food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012, USA

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

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 Excluded:

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our New York Experiences

Excellent tour, that was adjusted to my personal needs. Warm host, with a lot of personal insights into NYC. Perfect logistic

Virginie

New York

Thank you for this Amazing tour !

Virginie

New York

Ich habe mit Olya Low Manhatton auf eine sehr persönliche und individuelle Art erlebt , die ich sonst nie entdeckt hätte .

Martina

New York

We wanted an overview of NYC to get our bearings since we'd never been here before. Ross was prompt, polite, and informative. A great way to start our trip. He got us comfortable on the subway and took us all over, and saw what we were wanting. I highly recommend Ross and this endeavor.

Karl

New York

First time in NYC! Jason P was very knowledgeable and good storyteller. It was a great way to meet NYC.

Julie

New York

Maurita of City unscripted showed us New York south of 23rd West street. She has been an excellent guide, very knowledgable of the local areas, Wall Street area, China Town, little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge, Greenwich, West Village. We truly enjoyed her company and historic knowledge. Highly recommended.

Daan

New York

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New York, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.

Beautiful memory

Intricate murals and winding stairs hint at East Village charm.

Bright mural captures New York's iconic symbols with playful flair.

Capturing the morning light on New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

Enjoying a sunny afternoon with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.

Enjoying a classic New York moment with a bright yellow cab.

Beautiful memory

★★★★★

Elizabeth

14 August 2026

We really enjoyed seeing the beautiful public library!

Greg

He was extremely knowledgeable and you could tell he took great pride in his work. He had a knack for giving you just the right amount of information so that you left feeling like you truly learned about the city, without feeling overwhelmed. Would book again with him in a heartbeat!

You could tell that she definitely cared about making the experience special for us. She was very thoughtful and kind and did everything by she could to make sure we enjoyed our tour.