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
354 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect way to explore Osaka’s cultural history
Colin G,
Oct 25, 2025
- 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!
Kuni, our guide was...
jmustian,
Oct 15, 2025
- 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
- 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.
Yuki was the best tour...
Aiden R,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yuki was the best tour guide me and my mom could’ve asked for. She was very knowledgeable and courteous, we learned a lot and had so much fun!
Option to ship tour.
john w,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour with Machiao in very hot conditions.Caught a train from Kobe to meet with our guide in Osaka.Machiao is lovely and knows all the sights of Osaka.I would highly recommend her as a guide.
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