Private Tour

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

3,312 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3163

Great tour
Shane W,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour with Hideki! He took us around to various sites that we wanted to see and provided interesting and thoughtful information. He was a great conversationalist and made the experience very memorable. Highly recommend!
Excellent guide
Denise S,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mura, our guide was very pleasant. Spoke excellent English, tailored our tour around what we had already seen and what we wanted to see, and was full of great information about what we saw in Tokyo. If we were staying longer I would have used him for a second day! Highly recommend him!
Totally Tokyo
Valerie H,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Margaret the Marvelous! Words cannot describe how much I loved my tour with Margaret. She created such an incredible experience for us and took my very detailed emails and translated it into the most incredible itinerary. We had such a fabulous time with her. I loved how she was able to do some of the traditional things, but also showing us things that were off the Beaten path. The second half the day was actually my favorite and I learned that I really love modern Tokyo. We had a fabulous lunch of beef 🥩 bowls and even got to experience skincare shopping, which was a big to do for myself and my sister. She took photos, had the best personality and was so sweet. I could not recommend this tour and this guide more.
A great introduction to Tokyo
Jack K,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went on a six-hour walking tour with Koba as our guide, and we had a great time. It was well worth it, and I would recommend this tour for any new visitor to Tokyo. Upon booking, I was quickly contacted to inform me of who our guide would be along with his contact information. We were presented with a variety of options for places in the greater Tokyo area to visit, and we chose a mix of old and new sites. Koba is a lifelong Tokyo resident and was very well-informed of the history and culture of the city, and we enjoyed learning from him. It was very hot in Tokyo for the day of our tour, but we are from a hot climate, and we made the best of it with frequent water breaks and transport on Tokyo’s excellent Metro system. Our tour was an excellent introduction to Tokyo and its people.
Great personalized tour
maria w,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Personalized to our requests and made suggestions accordingly. Used trains giving a local flavor. Have to keep up in order not to get lost in crowds