Zoom
with a local in
San Francisco

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 San Francisco

Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Half day

Half day in San Francisco with a local

Hiking through rugged beauty, historic neighborhoods and snacks from food trucks

$167.48 per person

4 hours

Kickstart your trip to San Francisco
Introduction to the city

Kickstart your trip to San Francisco

Hilly streets, food truck eats and not a tourist trap in sight.

$132.83 per person

3 hours

Full day in San Francisco with a local
Full day

Full day in San Francisco with a local

Pier 39, vintage cable cars and food truck tacos.

$306.08 per person

8 hours

Ultimate San Francisco food experience
Food & Drink

Ultimate San Francisco food experience

Dim Sum, Little Italy and your fortune foretold.

$190.33 per person

3 hours

A night in San Francisco with a local
Night tours

A night in San Francisco with a local

Sundowners overlooking the city, rooftop bar hopping and night market feasting.

$157.83 per person

3 hours

Must see San Francisco with a local
City Highlights

Must see San Francisco with a local

Rugged coastal hikes, fresh seafood and pier hopping (there’s more than Pier 39, you know).

$271.43 per person

7 hours

Experiences for all
types of travelers

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Experiences
for all types
of travelers

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Latest reviews from our guests

    We were given a beautiful taste of local fanfare. This is was a truly unique experience.

    May 2023

    Timothy M

    Maria was awesome. Having lived in San Francisco for so long she was really able to share some personal history and provide context to help us better understand and appreciate the San Francisco of today :) She was very friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and charming. She made us feel very special on our anniversary and guided us through a memorable and tasty gastronomical adventure.

    April 2023

    Paul W

    Maria, from City Unscripted, was a fantastic guide and showed us all around the Mission area of San Francisco. She was very warm, friendly and outgoing and passionate about showing us the sights. We only had a short amount of time on our stop over but she helped us cram lots in and shared all her local knowledge. Thanks for an amazing tour Maria!

    April 2023

    Alex P

    Maria was a fantastic guide and showed us all around the Mission district of San Francisco. She was very warm, friendly and outgoing and passionate about showing us the sights of an area she obviously knew intimately. We only had a short amount of time on our stop over but she helped us cram lots in and shared all her local knowledge. Thanks for an amazing tour Maria!

    April 2023

    Alex P

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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!