Zoom
with a local in
New York

Video call with a local to plan your perfect trip or to ask for local tips, essential info and insider secrets!

City Unscripted Zoom with a local
City Unscripted Zoom with a local
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City Unscripted Zoom with a local

Chat to one of our locals via zoom and get answers to all your questions plus personalized recommendations on things to do, places to go, best local eats and logistics to make your trip a breeze.

How does it work?

  • Tell us about you

    After booking, answer our short questionnaire so we can choose the right host for your video call

  • Chat to your host

    Got questions? Ask away, and get insider tips based on your interests, travel style and what you want to see and do

  • Get your customised plan

    Get a summary of your conversation from your host, including a list of their recommendations and helpful links

City Unscripted Zoom with local

We don’t do deals with restaurants, shops or attractions so you’ll always get unbiased recommendations from our hosts!

Top private tours
in New York

Half day in New York with a local
City Unscripted Original

Half day in New York with a local Half day

Times Square, neighbourhood diners and thrift store sifting.

$167.48 per person

4 hours

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Taste the world in Harlem: a culinary adventure
City Unscripted Original

Taste the world in Harlem: a culinary adventure Food & Drink

Savor the rich cultural heritage of Harlem! Your tastebuds will travel the world as you sample Soul Food, Caribbean, African & Latin American cuisines

$182.83 per person

3 hours

  • (11)

Kickstart your trip to New York
City Unscripted Original

Kickstart your trip to New York Introduction to the city

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in NYC. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

$132.83 per person

3 hours

  • (21)

Discover the flavors of Greenwich Village
City Unscripted Original

Discover the flavors of Greenwich Village Food & Drink

Indulge in the flavors of Greenwich Village, from warm choc' chip cookies to cannolis to Italian-inspired bites and giant pastrami sandwiches

$180.33 per person

3 hours

  • (19)

Must see New York with a local
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Must see New York with a local City Highlights

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!

$306.08 per person

8 hours

  • (6)

Pizza & beer: a match made in Brooklyn heaven
City Unscripted Original

Pizza & beer: a match made in Brooklyn heaven Food & Drink

Try Brooklyn's iconic pizzerias and innovative local brews with a local. Savor a variety of beer styles and learn about Brooklyn's brewing heritage

$182.83 per person

3 hours

  • (5)

Experiences for all
types of travelers

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Experiences
for all types
of travelers

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Greenwich Village Food Tours

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New York City Night Tours

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Best Private Tours In New York City

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New York City layover tours

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Edward made the sequencing of events a smooth process and was able to navigate our specific requests in a timely manner that allowed us to keep our young children engaged and happy.

    April 2024

    Christopher B

    I greatly enjoyed this service- I gave a four instead of a five only because the host that I had been speaking with was changed on me at the last minute and I was a little uncomfortable with that and was not completely happy with it. However, our new hostess did an excellent job and before our day was over I felt like I had made a new friend. I just did not like the change being made at the last minute.

    April 2024

    Jeanna C

    Edward was amazing! We booked an 8 hour private tour and got to visit all the sites on our list. Edward was a wealth of knowledge and a native New Yorker who knew the secret ins and outs of the city. With him as our guide we traveled via subway and bus and had a fantastic time. Thanks Edward for everything!

    April 2024

    May H

    Our tour guide Jason was very accommodating, engaging, and knowledgeable. He was a great resource that made the most of our trip to New York. I would highly recommend him.

    April 2024

    Michelle U

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Travel planning consultation

Got questions about the city you’re visiting? Our local hosts have all the answers. City Unscripted will set your trip up for success with travel planning tips from our knowledgeable local insiders – the only travel consultants you’ll ever need.

With our simple travel planning service, you can chat with a like-minded local before you even board your flight! We’ll set up a video call or email conversation with a guide in the city you’re visiting, so you can get expert online travel advice to make your travel planning a breeze.

Save yourself the hours of researching online travel advice yourself. Whether you have questions about public transport, need advice on where to stay, or you simply want to arrive at your destination fully prepared with insider tips and tricks, our travel planning service will set you up.

What are you waiting for? Book a tour with City Unscripted and let’s get your travel planning started with top-notch online travel advice from the travel consultants who know it all – the locals!