Private Tour
Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the vibrant city of Osaka on a full-day walking tour with our government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guides! From the beautiful Osaka castle, to Dotonbori District’s legendary Takoyaki, and the retro vibes of Shinsekai District with its famous giant blowfish lantern, Osaka’s many dynamic and vibrant sights will enthrall you. Hungry after all that exploring? The kitchen of Japan, Osaka, is more than happy to tempt you with its many savory local dishes. Book a tour with us in Osaka to find the best places to eat okonomiyaki!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests.
We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture of Osaka with us! Or as they say in the Osaka dialect, “Maido”!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dotombori District
Walk through Dotonbori street with its huge billboards, hundreds of restaurants and food stalls selling local foods including the famous Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
A 150 meter long shopping street lined with specialty stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. This arcade with its variety of appliances, tableware and cooking accessories provides an interesting counterpoint to the nearby fresh food market at Kuromon Ichiba and can also be a good spot for picking up some unique souvenirs.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Osaka
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Reviews
359 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Walking Tour
Kris T,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My father and I had a great time on this half-day walking tour of Osaka. Yuri was a fantastic guide — friendly, easy to talk to, and really knowledgeable. She did a great job explaining the history of Osaka Castle in a way that was interesting without being too heavy. We also really enjoyed walking through Kuromon Market and Dotonbori. Yuri pointed out a lot of things we definitely would have missed on our own and gave us helpful context about the food and the different areas. The tour was well organized and moved at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a really enjoyable and efficient way to see a lot of Osaka in a short time. I’d definitely recommend this tour, especially if you can get Yuri as your guide.
Great guide
Morgan B,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuma was great and very informative. Tailored our tour to what we wanted. And took us to all the right places
Best guide in Japan! Seriously!
Heather G,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a travel agent, and world traveler, I cannot rate Yuji high enough! He has such a delightful demeanor and huge smile at all times. His English is fantastic, and his knowledge and explanations are thorough. I will recommend him to all my clients. What a wonderful tour!
Tour with Yoshii
kelsey k,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a walking tour with Yoshii and it was fabulous. He is so knowledgeable about Japan’s history and it was very informative. This was the highlight of our trip because of Yoshii.
Awesome tour with Yuki as my tour guide
807denaa,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the walking tour with Yuki and it was wonderful. She showed me around Osaka and all the beautiful natural nature with touring the castle as well. It was an amazing tour. She was thorough and knowledgeable and very very kind. It was the kind of Tours I wanted to get a taste of Osaka and see the beauty it had to offer. Yuki was amazing patient and extremely sweet. I would recommend her tour to anybody who wants to see Osaka.
Great tour with Sachiko!
KH1018,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour of Osaka with our amazing guide, Sachiko. She was incredibly informative and helpful throughout the day, sharing local insights and answering all of our questions with warmth and enthusiasm. She even took many wonderful photos of us, which made the experience feel extra special. The tour was the perfect length, well-paced, and we genuinely enjoyed every stop along the way. We also appreciated the thoughtful recommendations she gave us for the rest of our stay. Thank you for a fantastic tour, Sachiko—we highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Osaka!
Great tour with Sachiko!
kelliehansell,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour of Osaka with our amazing guide, Sachiko. She was incredibly informative and helpful throughout the day, sharing local insights and answering all of our questions with warmth and enthusiasm. She even took many wonderful photos of us, which made the experience feel extra special. The tour was the perfect length, well-paced, and we genuinely enjoyed every stop along the way. We also appreciated the thoughtful recommendations she gave us for the rest of our stay. Thank you for a fantastic tour, Sachiko—we highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Osaka!
Well paced tour of the highlights of Osaka.
kimberlylR6878WG,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge and lovely Miyuki, showing us and teaching us about Osaka, new and old. She was gracious, polite, and very patient.
4 hour tour of Osaka
MaggieMLM,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yama-San was a charming guide - full of fun and stories, as well as useful history and facts about Osaka. We very much enjoyed our tour and would thoroughly recommend him.
Fun and fabulous tour of Osaka with our guide Yama
Jlhstilletta,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with our guide Yama. He met us right on time at our hotel and led us on an informative walk through the city to the train station and we arrived soon at Sumiyoshi Tanisha Shrine. He explained the proper etiquette as we were approaching the entrance and pointed out good vantage points for beautiful pictures to be taken. He had a great sense of humor and took us to some wonderful market places including a fish market with incredible seafood vendors. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had during our tour. I would definitely recommend this tour and Yama made this tour a wonderful experience while we were visiting in Osaka.
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