Private Tour
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nara
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup included
185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ricardo M,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
Toshi was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. The deer are everywhere and friendly. The Buddha in Todai ji temple is impressive, a must see. Be prepared to do a lot of walking.
Ying X,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
Junichi is such a fantastic guide, our family( parents and a high schooler boy ) had an unforgettable tour in Nara! Even long before the tour, Junichi reached out to us to try to understand our interests and expectations. As this is the first time for us to visit Japan, he provided us tons of great information about how to prepare the trip in Japan, like SUICA card, taxi apps, cash exchange and so on, which turned out to be lifesaving for us during the stay. As he grows up in Nara, he is highly knowledgeable, and passionate too, shared a wealth of historical facts of the area, which enriched our experience tremendously! He also took us to some fun places, like mochi store (even though we missed the famous mochi pounding scene but the freshly pounded mochi is so delicious! ), Katana collection and a historical house of Merchant….. Highly recommended for history and culture enthusiasts!
Patrick L,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
Our guide, Ken, was amazing. Great english. Deep knowledge of the Japanese history and of the sites visited. Gave us very valuable insights on the Japanese culture. Answered all of our questions. So friendly and helpful. He made our day an amazing one. Nara and its park and shrines/temple was great
Kris J,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
We highly recommend Toshi as a guide!! He lived in the USA for 8 years, so his English is perfect!! He was very easy to understand and very knowledgeable of the area and the history of Nara. We covered a lot of ground on our walking tour. We loved the deer and Toshi recommended a yummy place for lunch. Highly recommend this tour!
Anu S,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
Loved our tour and in particular our tour guide Junichi. As a former English professor and teacher his English was fantastic. And he had such an energy about him. Super knowledgeable about history and culture, took me to a small sale tasting bar and my son to a sword museum where he got to meet a master and hold one.. overall awesome. Request Junichi!
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