Private Tour

4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This is your tour if you demand a private tour with both the big sights as well as a walk on the local side. Plus, since Osaka is "Japan's Kitchen", food will be ever-present, both delightfully downmarket and astoundingly upmarket at times.

In the "top sights" - no trip to Osaka is complete with a stop at Osaka Castle, but, we also dig deeper into the neighborhoods. We finish off with the famous Dotonbori, but don't leave too much time there, as we assume you will browse about the area on your own.

Guide will be a native or near-native English speaker, who also speaks Japanese. We're happy to make modifications based on your specific interests (subject to additional expense)

First child free!

Sashiko workshop bundled extra:

After morning exploration of Osaka, enjoy a self-guided break for lunch and transit the workshop. Then, you'll immerse yourself in a Sashiko Workshop. Here you’ll learn the intricate art of traditional Japanese stitching and create you own piece to take home.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Solo travelers welcome!

We suggest you buy a subway day pass, and use it to get to our meeting spot.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fluent English (or selected language) guide (private, if selected).

Transportation to/from attractions (plan on about 800 yen while on tour)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for 3,000 yen within central Osaka)

What To Expect

Osaka Castle

We think the park Osaka Castle is in, and the exterior of the castle are splendid and rewarding to visit. The tired, poorly designed non-castle interior: Not so much. So we don't go in. Trust us, you're not missing anything.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Osaka Tsuruhashi Ichiba

Explore this fabulous time-warp of a market, where fashion, food, and culture noisily collide and birth something wonderful. There's not much pre-war Osaka left to explore, but this is a champion of a local sight. It also highlights the Korean influence on the city.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Small Group

Private Tour

Bundled Day and Night Tour

Our day and night tours bundled at a discount! Our night tour includes 15 dishes and 3 drinks, and starts in Tenma at 6pm.

Spanish Language Tour

Bundled Day and Sashiko Tour

Sashiko Workshop activity

French Language Tour

Reviews

4.80

133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

118

Vince was extremely...
Joel C,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Vince was extremely knowledgeable about the the city, culture and history of not only Osaka and Japan, but nearby countries as well. The tour spanned a large portion of the city, taking us off the beaten path to see things we'd not otherwise know to check out. Vince was also very accommodating in making sure everyone got the photos they wanted at each landmark we passed. Thanks Vince!
Awesome afternoon
Chris B,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Definitely do this tour… It was amazing and our guide Kevin was beyond knowledgeable And he made the day.
Get To Know Osaka
Robert A,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A familiarity of the history and key locations of Osaka are learned on this tour. Our tour guide, Lito, is extremely knowledgeable and connected well with us. We appreciate him for taking the time to answer our questions regarding money exhange and areas interest to us. The approach with a dose of humor is much appreciated. Thank you, Lito!
Wonderful Osaka. I would do it again!
Isaac R,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Oh Osaka! Where should I start. The 4 hour walking tour, our tour guide, Oisin, knew his way around. He took us to places that most tourists would miss. The hidden gems Osaka has to offer. From the never ending food markets to the high rises that give a view from above the city. At night we continued to the food tour. What a blast! The food was awesome as well as the places. Needless to say Oisin revealed to us many of the secrets Osaka keeps. Highly recommended!!!
Loved it.
James D,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Interesting. Guide was great. Enjoyable and helped me appreciate the city and the Japanese culture. Highly recommend it.

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4.80

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Private Tour

4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Guide will be a native or near-native English speaker, who also speaks Japanese. We're happy to make modifications based on your specific interests (subject to additional expense)

First child free!

Sashiko workshop bundled extra:

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Solo travelers welcome!

We suggest you buy a subway day pass, and use it to get to our meeting spot.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fluent English (or selected language) guide (private, if selected).

Transportation to/from attractions (plan on about 800 yen while on tour)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for 3,000 yen within central Osaka)

What To Expect

Osaka Castle

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Osaka Tsuruhashi Ichiba

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable