Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

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Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide
Top rated
4.8079095 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8079095 out of 5 stars
1239 reviews

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide. Discover both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

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Duration 4 - 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
Your guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby or train station that you request 10-minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Matthew – United States

We were greeted with Sam who was fantastic and we covered alot of grounds today. Showing us the tourists landmarks along with local secrets. It was well planned, very informative and Sam was knowledgeable in all areas. I would HIGHLY recommend Sam as your native tour guide. Thank you very much, The Tan family

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David – United Kingdom

We visited sites that we would not have found yourselves. We described ourselves, our interests and the places we had already visited and he offered us an itinerary to suit. The beauty and tranquility of a classic garden and the mayhem of a very popular Budist shrine. He was very knowledgeable and explained the differences between our cultures. Overall a great contribution to our visit.

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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo’s top sights in one day
  • Learn about the city from a nationally-licensed and experienced guide
  • Discover fascinating insights about Japan’s history and culture
  • Enjoy a personal experience on a private tour

Full description

Explore the best of Tokyo on this 1-day, fully customizable, and private tour. Select which must-see locations you’d like to visit from the list below and your knowledgeable, licensed guide will customize an itinerary for you based on your preferences.

The most popular, must-see attractions available on this tour: Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Akihabara, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Nezu, and Shinjuku Golden Gai.

On the day of the tour, your guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your full-day tour. Using either public transport or walking to get around, why not start your day with a visit to Asakusa to see the famous Senso-Ji Temple.

Your next stop could be to take a walk through the Outer Garden (Gaien) of the Imperial Palace, followed by lunch in trendy, ‘Kawaii’ Harajuku. Then, maybe, spend your afternoon at the Meiji Jingu Shrine forest, between the busy neighborhoods of Shibuya and Shinjuku.

Includes

  • Licensed local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Free photos
  • Other personal expenses
  • Entrance fee (for yourself)
  • Transportation fee (for yourself)
  • Lunch (for yourself)
  • Private transportation

Important information

Know before you go

  • This tour is not confirmed until your guide contacts you regarding your tour. Most guides will contact you within 7 days
  • In the unfortunate case that a guide is unavailable, the activity provider will contact you
  • If you choose to cancel, no cancellation fees will be applied if you cancel 24 hours before the start of your tour
  • The nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history
  • Tour will be conducted with public transport and cruising taxi. This tour does not include a private vehicle and pickup at the meeting point will be on foot

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1239 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Matthew – United StatesJune 19, 2025 – Verified booking
We were greeted with Sam who was fantastic and we covered alot of grounds today. Showing us the tourists landmarks along with local secrets. It was well planned, very informative and Sam was knowledgeable in all areas. I would HIGHLY recommend Sam as your native tour guide. Thank you very much, The Tan family
D
David – United KingdomJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
We visited sites that we would not have found yourselves. We described ourselves, our interests and the places we had already visited and he offered us an itinerary to suit. The beauty and tranquility of a classic garden and the mayhem of a very popular Budist shrine. He was very knowledgeable and explained the differences between our cultures. Overall a great contribution to our visit.
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Lisa – AustraliaJune 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Koba was fantastic! We got to see so much in 1 day and learnt so much about Tokyo.

Product ID: 393715

Activity provider:JGA Inc.

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