Private Tour
Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 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 3 to 4 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 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 points
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Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phenomenal Osaka Private Tour with Kaeko Tanigawa!
Z4815HAstephanieb,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking this private tour with Kaeko Tanigawa on our first day in Japan was the single best decision we made for our entire trip. We were immediately immersed and acclimated to the city, thanks entirely to Kaeko's expertise and professionalism. The tour lasted six hours, and Kaeko packed every minute with valuable insights and amazing experiences. She is profoundly knowledgeable about Osaka's history, culture, and cuisine, and she answered all of our questions with incredible detail. Kaeko didn't just show us sights; she helped us settle in. She was thoughtful and proactive, pointing out the best spots for photos and local food that we never would have found on our own. For travelers newly arrived in Japan, her guidance was invaluable. Beyond the tour itself, Kaeko went above and beyond by providing us with a list of personalized recommendations—restaurants to try and places to visit—for the remainder of our time in the country. This personalized planning elevated our entire vacation. Given everything we were able to do, see, and learn, the tour was incredibly reasonably priced and offered outstanding value. We can confidently say this private tour with Kaeko was the true highlight of our trip. If you are visiting Osaka, doing a tour with Kaeko is a must!
6 hr private tour with Sachiko
lgibbie,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic private tour in Osaka with Sachiko! She was so friendly, easy to talk to, and made sure we saw everything on our wish list. Together, we planned an itinerary that included the Tsutenkaku area, Osaka Castle and its gardens, Kuromon Market, Umeda Sky Building, Namba Yasaka Shrine, and lively Dotonbori. Sachiko was very thoughtful about helping us capture great photos along the way and made sure everyone in our group enjoyed the experience. Her local knowledge and cheerful personality made the day truly memorable!
Highlight tour of Osaka
lynnbI9458PD,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sachiko was an excellent and informative guide. She took the time to find out about our interests and crafted a great tour of Osaka for us. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. The logistics were well planned and very doable for us. Highly recommend!
Excellent comprehensive tour of Osaka
Mel L,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sachiko is an excellent guide who really tailored the tour to meet our needs. She is knowledgeable and knows the city so well.
Great guide, great experience.
James W,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fast paced, but allowed us to see a lot. Saw several shrines, temples, Osaka Castle, and shopping/local areas. The Guide, Yama, explained everything we encountered and experienced very thoroughly. He spoke very good English and added a bit of humor that made it educational and fun!
Interesting and entertaining Osaka tour
steverK4157SY,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of 3 thoroughly enjoyed our experience on our tour of Osaka. Our guide, Yama-san , knew a lot about the sites that we selected. We visited Osaka Castle, Shinten-noji Temple, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Kuromon Ichiba Market, and Dotombori Street. Yama-san had great information about the history but also had funny stories from his tours and lots of jokes. At the Market and Dotombori Street, he introduced us to Tacoyaki and helped us find good seafood and real Kobe beef. 5 stars, a great tour
Great enjoyable Osaka Tour
PIERRE S,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, knowledgeable and friendly guide who gave us a tour around Osaka We very much enjoyed the wonderful day in Osaka where we saw most of the highlights and ended with a great omikase dinner with a wonderful Sushi Chef
A great day in Osaka
Edward F,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Miyuki Ogawa was terrific. She took us to shrines and temples as well as the shopping area and of course the foodie area. A great experience!
Excellent tour and tour guide
Alison P,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I very much enjoyed this tour with Haru our tour guide. He met us on time at our hotel and guided us to the four sites that we had pre-arranged with him to see. His knowledge of Japanese history and culture is excellent and he came prepared with additional visual guides to show us as he carefully explained the significance of each site. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour and Haru.
Awesome tour of old & new Osaka
michallotz,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wonderful guide, Sachiko Ogura,did an amazing job of introducing us to the "old & new" Osaka. She was timely, knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful. Truly made an effort to customize our day and provide an immersive experience. We learned a lot and enjoyed it tremendously. Highly recommend.
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