City Insiders
The why. The what. The who. Unpacked.
City Insiders: what’s the deal?
The little cherry on top of an already delicious cake. The secret sauce that takes a trip from excellent to special. That’s our City Insiders.
They’re locals we’ve teamed up with who know exactly where to get the best bites in town. Where the history buffs are going to thrive. And all those hidden spots you’re not likely to see on any ‘Top 10 Things To Do in...’ list.
Meet your City Insiders
Tick off Tokyo’s best bits with Jasmine
Matcha lover and travel content creator, Jasmine’s knows exactly where to go for fashion, food and entertainment in bustling Tokyo. Taste traditional ramen and tonkotsu broth in Taito City. Feel the magic at a full-on immersive experience in Koto City. Or get all the details for the best tastebud-tingling cups of matcha in the city.
Find the tastiest eats in Athens with Vero & Franc
Shout “opaaa” with Veronica and Francesca, our incredible City Insiders who’ve got the lowdown on all things Athens. We’re talking mouth-watering local foodie recommendations and beautiful rooftop bars with views you’re not likely to forget in a hurry. And if you want to spice up your Instagram or TikTok, they know all the spots for colourful quirkiness and surreal sunsets.
Get to know LA like a local with Jen
If anyone knows LA, it’s our City Insider Jen. She’s got the lowdown on all the local haunts below the Hollywood Hills and she’s only sharing them with you. A unique bookshop that inspires you to slow down and spend more time in the moment? You got it. Where to stuff your face with cuisine from around the world? Yep. And a futuristic arcade that’ll make your eyes bulge? Sorted.
How to access City Insiders
The nitty-gritty step-by-step
Book your trip. A tricky task, we know (because there’s so many amazing options, obviously).
Download the Topdeck app. Find it via the Apple Store or Google Play (more details on this below).
View your trip itinerary and Your Inclusions. As the countdown to your trip begins, it’s time to scroll through your itinerary and get excited about those included activities.
Look out for a notification 60 days before your trip. This means all those Trip Leaders Rate and City Insiders Love recommendations are ready for you to view. Plus, some bookable Your Options are unpacked once you’ve paid off your trip in full!
Take a peek at your Local Lowdown Maps. Follow: Trips > Your Topdeck Experience > Local Lowdown Maps to find Google maps packed with next-level tips for the cities on your trip.
Download the Topdeck Travel app
Unpack Your Topdeck Experience in real time by downloading the Topdeck Travel app. Think of it as your really organised mate who keeps all those essential travel details safe and sound.
See our City Insiders in action
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Where to next?
Your Topdeck Experience. Unpack which four ingredients make up your full Topdeck Experience.
More information about Your Topdeck Experience. Unpack which four ingredients make up your full Topdeck Experience.
The Topdeck Travel app. Download the app and discover everything you need to know about your upcoming trip (including those City Insider recommendations).
More information about The Topdeck Travel app. Download the app and discover everything you need to know about your upcoming trip (including those City Insider recommendations).
The Topdeck crew. Say hi to our friendly crew, including the in-the-know Trip Leaders who’ll be guiding you on your next adventure.
More information about The Topdeck crew. Say hi to our friendly crew, including the in-the-know Trip Leaders who’ll be guiding you on your next adventure.