Private Tour

Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Kickstart your day or night Osaka walking adventure with this tour featured on Channel 5 British TV on the hugely popular series "Jane McDonald In Japan", chosen for its "genuine, quirky & unfiltered snapshot of Osaka".

Your local insider guide will pair every location with personal stories & historical info with quirky facts and a great dose of enthusiasm & humour:)

You get to choose from private totally customized tours OR a group tour.

Slip through Namba: hole in the wall bars/eateries, as well as Kuromon seafood market. (If you want lunch/dinner after the tour, we'll recommend delicious local restaurants too)

The retro district will share its charm with wacky game palors & friendly vendors while the Dotonbori will provide a sensory overload, billboards galore!

Osaka Castle will also showcase it's immense role in Japan's unification (only 5hr or 7hr tours)

After, explore hidden cobblestone alleys uncovering a centuries old collection of stores crafting their unique designs.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hozenji Yokocho

These hard to find winding, cobblestone alleys steeped with character & tradition is remarkable . We'll also find walls painted with Osaka's history etched into it.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Dotonbori Tsuribori

Visiting Osaka's Dotonbori River is a must.....one of our highlights. Along side this picturesque scene is a treasure trove full of more than a variety of stores to entertain you.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Flexible tour duration: 3, 4, 5, or 7 hours

Walking tour with optional train or taxi use if requested

1 drink and 1 small side dish (usually 1 takoyaki ball)

Private personalized tour or group tour

Entry fees to attractions

Transport costs (if not included in requested route)

Food and drinks beyond the small included snack

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private 4hr Discovery Tour

Pickup included

Group Tour Option (3hrs)

Private 5hr Exploration Tour

Pickup included

Private 3hr Kickstart Tour

Pickup included

Private 7hr Expedition Tour

Snack: Small serving of Takoyaki (Osaka's most famous food)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

1,317 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1227

Taka was great
ANDOUD,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Taka was great, friendly, and communicative about Osaka! He made the experience amazing. We really enjoyed it and at the same time we learned so many things about the culture
Awesome Tour
632rubye,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour from Josh ! Perfect length and a great way to see the main parts of south Osaka. Josh had some great little stories as well (things you wouldn’t find out normally!!)). Also good food recommendations at the end.
Bosse and Paul were...
gary t,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bosse and Paul were fantastic guides giving us entertaining insights into the history of the area. The 3 hours disappeared so quickly we were surprised. Also their recommendations for food options were spot on! We did this with our adult children and all of us really enjoyed the experience.
Wonderful Intro to Osaka
Josh a,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great intro to Osaka! Our tour guide, Paul, was knowledgeable about the popular spots and gave us a taste for what we could expect during our time there.
Rutti was fantastic
Polly D,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Rutti was fantastic and gave us real insights into Osaka and Japanese life as we strolled around. He adjusted the tour to our pace and showed us things we would never have found on our own. Thank you Rutti!
Bring good walking shoes!
Jessica P,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Three hours definitely means three hours, but with so much to see near Dotonbori, it almost didn't feel like enough. Rudy was a great guide, providing tidbits of trivia and history along the way. Definitely a great kick off to our time in Osaka.
Great tour!
Carlos V,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My wife enjoyed the tour very much. The host was knowledgeable about the city and its history. He took us to several locations that would have been hard to find without him. I highly recommend this tour if you are new to the city!
My daughter and I did the...
SarahM,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My daughter and I did the 5 hour private tour with Rahat on our first day in Osaka. He was amazing and gave us a great overview of Osaka that will help guide us the rest of our stay. I would highly recommend the private tour. It allows for some customization and overall a more personable experience and I cannot recommend Rahat enough!!
Worth it
780c sarl,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect quick start to introduce you the main points of Osaka. You will get know some hidden secrets and peculiar tails about Osaka.
A walk with Bryan.
kristianl838,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3hr tour of Osaka with Bryan. His commentary and knowledge of both the social and historical facts of the area where thorough and we left feeling well educated. A quick MUST DO if in Osaka.