Osaka Half Day Tours by Locals: Private, See the City Unscripted
4.9
11 Ratings
Osaka
Explore the vibrant city of Osaka with a local guide on a customized half-day tour. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the local culture and discover the city's unique charm.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - One of the main landmarks of Osaka, it was constructed in the 16th century and was the battleground of major wars throughout Japanese history. It is a popular cherry blossom-viewing spot during spring (entrance ticket 600¥ NOT included)

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

What's Included
  • 4-hour engagement with a dedicated host
  • Private and personalized tour experience
  • Hotel meet-up for central locations (upon request)
  • Guided walking tour (alternative transport available for an extra charge)
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Join a local host in Osaka for a thrilling half-day immersion in their city. Experience the city’s distinct appeal and cultural uniqueness through local cuisine and must-visit landmarks like the Osaka Castle. Your tour will be customized to your preferences, with visits to vibrant neighborhoods like the neon-drenched Dōtonbori, lunches at stylish markets and exploration of renowned temples, historic sites, and bustling storefronts. You will receive a brief questionnaire about your character and interests within 24 hours of your booking. Based on your answers, a host with similar tastes will be allocated to you. They will reach out to you directly to propose an itinerary that showcases the city’s singularity. You’ll also agree on when and where to meet. Remember, your itinerary remains flexible, so feel free to change your plans during the tour.

Location
Starbucks Coffee - Tsutaya Ebisubashi
(The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Rhondarbm
Nov 15, 2023
Fabulous day in Osaka - Maria was an outstanding guide. She made our day in Osaka very special. We would never have been able to do what we did on our own. Maria guided us in using the subway to get around and we included lots of interesting places. We had a delicious lunch in a quiet little place and we’re introduced to okonomiyaki. A fabulous end to our holiday in Japan.
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Barbara_r
Jul 20, 2023
So glad we did it - So happy we did it got to see bits of Osaka and get a bit of history as well as some tasty food . Our guide Taiga was so friendly and full of knowledge . Thankyou
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Rossallen_m
May 7, 2023
adapted well to our mobolity problems and we enjoyed the tour. - WE dont have great mobility but managed to see the sites we wanted and had a lot of information. would recommend.
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Peggyann_m
Apr 24, 2023
A great day in Osaka - Aljic spent extra time with us and made sure to show us all Osaka’s major sites. He took us to a restaurant where my granddaughter caught the fish we ate for lunch.
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Garypd7903xl
Jan 28, 2020
Fantastic Experience - All my expectations were met or exceeded. I visited may many interesting sites across the city including a special request I had. Haruhi my guide was awesome. She was very friendly, cheerful with a wealth of knowledge of her city. My experience with here made the tour special.
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277dimitarg
Nov 26, 2019
Excellent experience - We are so happy with our guide Taka, it was a lovely experience and I do recommend this option to every serious tourist in the city.
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Casperfelix
Nov 26, 2019
Absolutely Perfect - We are well season travelers who are generally very comfortable in a new foreign city. This was our first trip to Japan and we thought it would be good to hire a local guide in each city to get us pointed in the right direction. This was our first experience with CityUnscripted and our host Akira. I am beyond pleased with the value of the tour and the experience we had. Akira met us at our hotel and asked a few questions to narrow in to exactly what we wanted to do and how to customize the trip for us. We were starving after flying for almost 15 hours to get to Osaka. Akira took us to the local shopping district and ordered the local favorite foods. These are foods that I absolutely would not have ordered on my own. However, I had faith in Akira and he absolutely delivered. Every dish he introduced us to was absolutely delicious. Our half day experience with Akira was short but it gave us everything we needed to jump start our trip. We were able to navigate the local area, shop, and order excellent food. While these sound like rather simple tasks, they can be quite intimidating in Japan If you don’t speak the language or know the local customs. We asked hundreds of questions to Akira about our itinerary and Japan in general. Akira was able to give us incredible advice that allowed us to ensure we had our trip planned to maximize our experience. In summary, our experience with Akira and CityUnscripted was superb and I can’t recommend them enough. Osaka is an incredible city (Kyoto too), but I strongly recommend getting a local guide to ensure you are making the most of your time.
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Jean0143
Nov 19, 2019
Hidden Osaka - Our guide for 4hrs was Brice. A french guy who's been living in Osaka for 8 years and knows a lot about it. Whether the various hidden places or the restaurants . He cames with interesting facts and could answers all our questions and more. It was fun for my daughter and myself being french (but living thanks god in London for many years ) to have the view from a foreigner living there. We did the same in Tokyo for 6 hours and this time had a Japanese guide who was great as well providing the same package of discovery. I would really advise 'CityUnscriped' as a company togo for among so many on the market . They are tailor made on what YOU want to god and see. The price are reasonable and everything is adaptable . The cherry on the cake being that they are very nice and cool people.
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Pedrolx2016
Sep 29, 2019
Amazing experience - It was a great experience with Haruhi. She makes you feel at home. She was able to catch our goal with this visiting. We wouldn’t go those places (less crowded, less tourists) in Osaka without Haruhi. We met amazing people , amazing stores and art galleries, ...) . You won’t find these at Namba ... We felt really good with her. The whole experience with city unscripted was easy So , when visiting Osaka (or other places in japan) try city unscripted.
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Christina_b
Apr 8, 2023
Osaka Castle - Osaka Castle was beautiful, as were the gardens. We enjoyed our day; the walking pace was good for us.
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