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Why 32,516 Travelers Rated Us 5 Stars

Across Google, Tripadvisor, and other travel platforms, travelers share why City Unscripted is the best way to experience a city with a local.

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From Real Travelers

Amy, Oct 2026

We only had a couple of days in Tokyo, so we wanted to make our time count. This is where our guide Kay came in. We took a one day tour. Kay helped us have an unforgettable experience. He knew about the history of Japan, the temples and shrines, and helped us navigate around the Asakusa area. We would definitely recommend Kay.

Tina, Oct 2026

Taku was an exceptional guide. He spoke very good English and went over and above to accommodate my family of five adults. He showed us his favorite secret spots as well as including the itinerary items that we had picked out. Highly recommend Taku as a tour guide in Kyoto/Osaka

Hugh, Sep 2026

Myself and my wife had a half-day private walking tour with City Unscripted, hosted by the excellent Mr. Scott North. I would not normally leave a review, either good or bad, but I felt Scott’s knowledge, enthusiasm and friendly manner really deserved a mention. Scott was very informative without overwhelming us with information, and his knowledge of the city and its history was clear throughout the tour. He was also very approachable and happy to answer our questions, which made the experience feel relaxed and personal rather than like a standard guide or someone just doing their job. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Scott and came away having learned a great deal while also seeing the city from a more local perspective. He was a pleasure to spend the morning with and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. If you are going to book a walking tour in Kyoto you wouldn't go wrong asking for Scott. Thank you Scott, for making our visit such an enjoyable one.

Liliana, Sep 2026

Kay Arakawa was our tour guide to take us from Tokyo to Kamakura. It was a 9-5 pm tour. We had so much fun visiting all the main areas and learning about them. He pointed out important information, that otherwise we would missed. Kay is fun, knowledgeable all thing Kamakura, relaxed and a great tour guide. If you want to focus on enjoying the scenery, Kay will take you to all the places you don’t want to miss in Kamakura.

Julia, Sep 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful tour in Japan with Kay. It was the perfect mix of everything we had hoped for. Step by step, we learned about Japan’s history while visiting different places around the city. We wandered through local markets and tried all kinds of little local specialties. We definitely wouldn’t have noticed or tried many of them on our own, so it was great that Kay introduced us to them. It gave us a much deeper insight into the local culture and everyday life. The whole experience felt like visiting a good friend who was showing us around their city. We visited not only shrines, temples, and markets, but also some beautiful traditional gardens. The tour was very relaxed, so we were able to learn a lot while also simply enjoying the atmosphere and taking everything in. It was a very interactive tour and the perfect combination of interesting historical information and authentic cultural experiences — from trying delicious local food to learning about traditions and getting little glimpses into everyday Japanese life. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Japan!

Regina, Sep 2026

We had a fantastic private tour of Edinburgh with Colin. He was personable, entertaining, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a wonderful sense of humor. He took the time to learn about our interests and tailored the tour especially for us, combining Edinburgh’s fascinating history with medical history, and many hidden places we never would have discovered on our own. Colin showed us quiet closes, secluded gardens, and lesser-known corners of the city, explaining the history and stories behind each one. His passion for Edinburgh was obvious, and his storytelling made the city’s history come alive. The tour never felt rushed or scripted—it felt personal, engaging, and truly unique. This was one of the highlights of our entire vacation. We would highly recommend Colin to anyone who wants to experience Edinburgh beyond the usual tourist attractions.

Tony, Sep 2026

Our tour with Tonya went beyond our expectations! She explained everything we were seeing while being personal. She took us to many places while explaining the history or value of each place. I highly recommend Tonya as a walking guide.

Jose, Aug 2026

José Luis a great guide. Very professional! We had a grate time with him.

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We had a wonderful day with Akari. She was such a great guide. So friendly, knowledgeable and she adapted the tour to exactly what we wanted. We leant so much about the history and culture of Kanazawa. Would definitely recommend this tour esp if you are lucky enough to get Akari!

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Debbie 25 October 2026
Kanazawa

Our tour guide Yuri was fabulous ! She went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and was extremely flexible putting together the perfect itinerary for us. She’s extremely knowledgeable having grown up in Nagasaki and was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. I highly recommend!!

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Rhona 25 October 2026
Nagasaki

Maria was an absolute joy to be with in exploring Osaka!! She gave us great information on the history and cultural traditions. Our lunch was fun and delicious. We would definitely recommend Maria for this private tour.

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Kelly 25 October 2026
Osaka

Mike was awesome. Explained the history of Fukuoka and it’s fascinating traditions. Would have not been able to appreciate the city nearly as much without taking this tour.

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James 24 October 2026
Fukuoka

We really enjoyed our afternoon exploring Fukuoka with Ai. Before the tour, she asked about our interests and preferences and put together an itinerary just for us. She mentioned that her tours are often different depending on her guests, and we appreciated that personal approach. Throughout the tour, Ai shared interesting stories and insights about Japanese culture. At Gokoku Shrine, she explained the tradition of bringing girls at ages 3 and 7 and boys at age 5 to the shrine. We even saw a young boy dressed for the occasion having professional photos taken. It was a nice local touch that we might otherwise have missed. We also appreciated the extra effort Ai put into our visit. She gave us a guidebook and additional information, then followed up with a photo album and restaurant recommendations that considered our different food preferences. Ai was friendly, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. We would happily recommend her to anyone visiting Fukuoka!

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Peter 24 October 2026
Fukuoka

Our tour with Anna was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable and willing so customize based on our interests. Highly recommend.

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Debra 24 October 2026
Munich

Knowledgeable, pleasant, not hurried. Very engaging.

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Jeffrey 24 October 2026
Florence

Andrew was outstanding. Went out of his way to do what we needed to see. Very personable spoke great English and was a pleasure to spend our day with. Thank you Andrew.

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Karl 24 October 2026
Seoul

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