Private Tour
Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
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Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic city.
Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
For a private vehicle, please book Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons) or or Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Bus (Max 15 Pax)
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
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
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
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Asakusa
Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
Imperial Palace
**This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
3,776 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Tokyo!
Marshall S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam took great care of us. She planned some amazing experiences and we felt like true friends by the end of the day. She even helped us work through some challenges with Suica cards on our iPhones. Sam is the best.
Fun and informative tour of the history and culture of Tokyo. I especially enjoyed his help with train knowledge.
Freedom146646,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun adventure in Tokyo seeing sites and shopping. Very knowledgeable tour guide, also very patient waiting for my teen while shopping
First time visiting Japan
mark c,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was my wife and I first time to Japan so we did not know what to expect or how to get around. Our guide, Takeshi, was wonderful. He helped understand the train system, provided great insight to Japensee culture, and we experienced a great time visiting various landmarks. Takeshi was patient and understanding.
Great Tokyo Culture Tour
lindyreech,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atsushi was a wonderful, informative guide. He showed us many amazing places and shared meaningful insight with regard to Japanese culture.
Private tour
179tonyi,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! The tour was well-organized, on time, and full of great information. We learned a lot and had an amazing time. Highly recommend!!
Wonderful private tour with Ted!
Heather Z,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day with Ted in Tokyo! He showed us the highlights with educational commentary and time to enjoy the sights. Thanks for the great time!
Full day tour of many sites
dswinnick,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day…we saw many sites…travelled by Metro…guide breezed through the stations…without him we would have been lost! He walks very fast…if you aren't a good walker, he’s not for you…my daughter also walks fast…she was thrilled…i am older, but i kept up.he took us to a good sushi restaurant for lunch…in the basement, somewhere…who knows?
Mixed experience
prunesoraya,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We paid CHF 240.- (about 47,000 YEN) for 6 hours of tours in Tokyo. The guide was friendly, but did not show us around the electric Tokyo we had requested before our trip. We visited quiet places that we could have done ourselves. There was also a lack of explanations about the places visited, English was not very good either. As it was our first day, we would have appreciated receiving at least a map of the Tokyo Metro from our guide, or some information for the rest of our stay. Finally, the lunch break was not on the program, and we had to ask to be able to buy food somewhere. We ended up with sandwiches. CHF 240.- is too expensive, knowing that other visits are organized for less than CHF 100.-.
Great time seeing the highlights of Tokyo
rbursten,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day exploring Tokyo with Seizo Kaminto. He was informative and gave us a lot of information we would not have known or seen without his guidance. I feel like we got to see so much of the city and even had a wonderful sit down sushi lunch at a place we never would have found on our own.
Excellent guide with knowledge , English speaking and helpful in every way. Strongly recommend.
C3763VZbrians,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yusuke was a fabulous guide. He communicated effectively before and during the tour. He recommended areas to go to and sites. We planned the itinerary together with his recommendations being excellent. We used subway a few times, he made sure we had the Suica app on our Apple wallet. He explained the history and of the areas we visited and took us through the key periods of Japanese history and Tokyo history.
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