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‘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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Tour of Osaka
847adii,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi was was the best tour guide very friendly and even helped with our kids and pushed our stroller! Cannot recommend highly enough.
Half Day Osaka sights
Dina H,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a private tour of the Osaka Castle and Shiennoji Temple with Yuji-san our guide. He was very knowledgeable and told explained the history and layout in details and kept us interested. Shared some interested facts about Japanese history. GLAD we did the tour privately as we were able to move around at out own pace. We finished ahead of time to he walked us to Tsuyunoten Temple a fund diversion... followed by a meal at an Izakaya in Umeda Osaka where most office worker have lunch.. and tried puffer fish. It was overall a fun experience.
Great introduction to Osaka
marilynhO9804ZX,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a very enjoyable & informative afternoon tour with Noriko. Her knowledge of Osaka, both its history & present day, was very comprehensive & interesting. A great way to begin our visit to this city.
Fantastic guiding Osaka!
Heather K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Noriko! She was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and she took the time to discuss different options with us so we could decide what we most wanted to see. Throughout the time, she shared fascinating insights about the city and its history, making every stop interesting and enjoyable. She also made sure we were having fun along the way, and her recommendations for dinner spots were absolutely fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!
Our guide Masa was fantastic.
lesmil,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with Masa. I was feeling under the weather on the day of our tour but did not want to miss out on seeing Osaka. Masa was kind to make last minute changes to accommodate our needs. She even found a pharmacy and clinic for me. She took our group of 3 to wonderful sites and she was extremely knowledgable about history of each. If we return to Osaka, I would ask for Masa's services again. She gave us advice on other travel plans and was generous with her time and explanations.
Great tour of Osaka with a great guide.
536terryw,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide for the day was Sachiko. She was great and went above and beyond our expectations. We spent the first part of the tour at Osaka Castle where Sachiko gave a good history lesson during our walk around and inside the castle. We then walked through Kuomon Market and then through the Shinsekai area, finishing in Dotonbori. We went down side alleys as well as the busy areas. Sachiko showed us the parts of these areas she thought would interest us and took plenty of photos along the way. There were four of us on the tour and her pace was just right for us and she certainly wasn't concerned about spending more time with us than was specified in the tour. A great day out. Thank you Sachico.
The perfect way to explore Osaka’s cultural history
Colin G,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tanigawa Kaeko-san was a wonderful tour guide! She arrived early to meet us at our hotel, noticed that the view from our hotel lobby likely made going to Umeda Sky redundant, and made quick adjustments to make our walking tour more unique for our experience in Osaka. Having a government-licensed tour guide is absolutely a must if you’re going to the very crowded Osaka Castle, as having a guide allows you to skip the massive line and go directly up to purchase tickets for entry. Tanigawa-san gave us fantastic information about the history of Osaka and was so accommodating and attentive to our interests. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Great guide.
jo4422,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with the best tour guide … Sachiko Agura. She was fabulous and so kind, even helped us find the best place to buy Japanese knives. Thank you Sachiko.
Kuni, our guide was...
jmustian,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kuni, our guide was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and stayed with us past our allotted tour time, making sure we got to our final destination. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, including a lot of steps into and out of the subway system.
Half day in Osaka from Kyoto
Beverly D,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shu was excellent. He provided a plan just as we desired and ended up having to make alternative suggestions due to my last minute injury. He was so very concerned for me.
Related Experiences
Operated by Japan Guide Agency