Private Tokyo Tour: Personalized Adventure with a Knowledgeable Local Guide

Embark on a personalized adventure in Tokyo with a knowledgeable local guide. Uncover hidden gems, explore iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this dynamic city.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tokyo - Discover Tokyo through the perspective of a local, revealing its hidden treasures, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate guide by your side. This is more than just a tour—it’s a personalized journey filled with genuine moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, your host will send a brief…
What's Included
  • Private & personalized walking experience with a passionate local
  • Hotel meet-up for central locations
  • Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (as this is a walking tour, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

This is more than a tour—it’s a personalized, immersive Tokyo adventure crafted just for you. Your local host animates the city with expert insights, personal anecdotes, and unexpected discoveries. Beyond mere sightseeing, this is about experiencing Tokyo through the perspective of someone who truly knows and cherishes it.

  • Customization at its Heart –…
Location
NewDays Harajuku
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Normanhz198gk
Jul 19, 2025
- Excellent tour with Luis Ospina!! Seven of us did a Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Luis Ospina while visiting Medellin, Colombia. Luis speaks perfect English, which was a plus for us. He is extremely knowledgeable about the life and history of Pablo Escobar and lived through much of Pablo’s reign of terror while growing up in Medellin. He took us to the memorial which was vey moving and he explained all the good, bad and ugly things that went on in Medellin during the years that Pablo was alive. He then took us to the cemetery where Pablo and others are buried. He also took us to the neighborhood that Pablo built for the downtrodden and homeless. We walked around the neighborhood to see what everyday life was like. We ended up at the house where they captured and killed Pablo. It was a very interesting and historic tour. Luis did a fabulous job and we would highly recommend him for all of his tours!!
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Erin_h
Jul 18, 2025
Great way to explore Tokyo! - Great first day in Tokyo! Amir took us to Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, Takeshita, Shibuya Scramble, the statue of Hachiko, and so many other places. This was a great way to get our bearings and feel comfortable exploring this vast city on our own. Amir is so kind and full of energy!
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Keith_s
Jul 18, 2025
Great tour with one of the best guides! - Nobu was an incredible tour guide! He took us around on our first full day in Tokyo and showed us the shrines and imperial palace. He was so full of information, and such an easy, great personality. The kids loved him and my 11 year old who is sometimes a bit shy was talking Nobu's ear off. Highly recommend him and the tour, which he tailored to exactly what we wanted. And an added bonus, after the tour he showed us his Rubik's cube skills!
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Irene_s
Jul 17, 2025
Great day in tokyo - We had a great day with Nobu. It was a private tour so he contacted me in advance to discuss my family’s preferences and was very easy going when we tweaked our itinerary along the way. He is knowledgeable and easy going and felt more like a friend we were traveling with than with a tour guide. Thanks again!
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Megan_m
Jul 17, 2025
Fun Day - Mari was so much fun to spend the day with. I wanted to do something a bit unusual for our walking tour, and she didn't disappoint. She definitely knows the city and all the best places. We had fun together. Thanks, Mari!
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Jennifer_b
Jul 14, 2025
Edo Era Tokyo - We enjoyed seeing some sights and eating food of Edo era Tokyo that we would have not seen otherwise.
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Denniswl9010is
Jul 14, 2025
Tomo is a top guide to see hidden parts of Tokyo. - Tomo was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and willing to help us get the most from our time together. She had great suggestions and used her expertise and experience to make it a wonderful experience.
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Dennis_w
Jul 13, 2025
Tomo was wonderful. Very... - Tomo was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, flexible, and willing to help. The trip went extremely well and we enjoyed every minute.
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K5140zxrobertg
Jul 12, 2025
Fantastic Tokyo tour with Toshi!! - Me, my wife and our 14 year old son did a private tour of Tokyo with Toshi. It was our first time in Japan. We were interested in its history, culture and in how and why Tokyo became such a huge and modern global city. Toshi did not disappoint!!! He tailored the tour and his presentation to our interests and made the city's past and present come alive for us. He gave us an expert and nuanced understanding about work, religion and culture in Tokyo and Japan. I think his personal background - having lived both in Japan and outside the country - gives him a unique perspective on Japanese culture. He seemed to be able to explain things both as a native and an outsider: a perspective that really helped him convey concepts, history and ideas in way that we could understand as first time visitors from the US. He had lunch with us after the tour and gave us great restaurant and shopping recommendations. Our time with Toshi was a highlight of our first trip to Japan! We hope to get back to Tokyo and book another tour with Toshi!!
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James_s
Jul 11, 2025
Noah was an excellent... - Noah was an excellent guide. It was our first day in Tokyo so we were walked through the subway system, visited multiple attractions, and were able to get all our questions answered.
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From $58
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).