Zoom
with a local in
Kyoto

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 Kyoto

Half day in Magical Kyoto
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Kyoto Half day in Magical Kyoto

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$130 per person

4 hours

(512)

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Barcelona Barcelona Half-Day Experience: Landmarks, Delights & Paella!

Embark on our Barcelona Half-Day Tour to uncover iconic landmarks alongside our personal favorites.

$162.43 per person

3 hours

Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local
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Kyoto Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local

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$181.88 per person

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London London Afternoon Tea & Iconic Landmarks Experience

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$350.24 per person

4 hours

Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition
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Kyoto Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition

From old-school izakaya full of regulars to tiny standing bars serving homestyle food, eat like a local on an experience tailored to your tastebuds

$164.5 per person

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(25)

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Berlin Berlin in 4: Savor, Sip, and Soak in History!

The best 4 hours in Berlin: Indulge in local delicacies, savor artisanal beers, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history.

$176.88 per person

4 hours

Experiences for all
types of travelers

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Experiences
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Latest reviews from our guests

    Cici is an outstanding Kyoto guide for English-speaking visitors to the historic city. She picked us up at our designated starting point and we headed off on our adventure. She helped us navigate Kyoto's public transportation to get to all our destinations. She had a plan for us on the sights to see, but we asked about a few others that we wanted to add and she quickly put together an itinerary that worked great. She's a really friendly, pleasant person to spend time with and I could not recommend her more highly. She really helped make our trip to Kyoto special.

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    November 2024

    Roger H

    Kyoto was incredible, and having Nisa as our guide made the day even more special! She knew all the best spots and shared so much about the history and culture that it really brought the city to life. Her pacing was perfect—relaxed but still full of adventure—and she made sure everything felt effortless for us. What I loved most was how Nisa’s passion for Kyoto shone through in every part of the day. She made the experience fun, meaningful, and unforgettable. If you’re visiting Kyoto, Nisa is the guide you want by your side!

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    November 2024

    Angelo G

    Cici was fantastic and an excellent storyteller. Having the history while visiting sights was exactly what we were looking for and Cici was a master at this. We Loved every minute of our tour. Thank you!

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    November 2024

    Suzann S

    Hope was so informative and helpful. A good tour guide shows you the things you didn't know you oh wanted to see. We went the wrong place and he helped us figure it out and compensated for it.

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    November 2024

    Sherry W

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!