Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a fully private and customizable tour with direct pickup and drop-off for a seamless and comfortable day exploring Japan’s capital.
Highlights:
Fully private tour — only your group will participate
Direct pickup and drop-off within Tokyo’s 23 wards
️ Customizable itinerary — visit top spots at your own pace
Optional: Add a scenic boat ride to enjoy Tokyo from the water. Tickets are purchased directly at the pier and cost ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person, depending on the boat type.
iconic sights like Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Sensoji Temple, Tsukiji Market, and more
Perfect for families, couples, or small groups
A smooth mix of Tokyo’s tradition, culture, and modern energy
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
One of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Surrounded by over 100,000 trees donated from across Japan, it offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can witness traditional Shinto wedding processions and write wishes on wooden plaques.
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street (Harajuku) – The heart of Tokyo’s youth culture and street fashion. This narrow street buzzes with quirky boutiques, themed cafés, and colorful crepes — a must-visit for spotting Tokyo’s trendiest styles and vibrant cosplay culture.
Bottled water
Private air-conditioned Vehicle
Fuel/Parking/Toll fees
Private English-speaking-chauffeur
Any admission fees (if you want to visit somewhere)
Walking guide is excluded. Introductory information will be provided by your private driver
Select a pickup point
Airports and Yokohama areas
9 pax Van
Consider luggages : We use a van up to 9 passengers. Please consider the number of travelers and suitcases to ensure a comfortable fit.
Pickup included
Comfort Sedan
Pickup included
Comfort Car/Van
Pickup included
Premium 6 pax Van
Pickup included
Airports and Yokohama areas
6 pax Premium Van
Consider luggages : We use a premium van up to 6 passengers. Please consider the number of travelers and suitcases to ensure a comfortable fit.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Spacious 9 pax
Pickup included
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
roylB5928QK,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I regret that I did not come earlier. We waited until the second half of our trip to book this and realised after the first hour that we should have done it on day one. Our family had already been confused by the subway map and tired from walking, but here everything was organised in a very smooth way from hotel pickup to the last dropoff. We reached all the hot spots like Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Shrine, plus Sensoji and a couple of hidden streets near the fish market. The driver spoke excellent English, shared stories and history in a very simple way and was patient with our kids. We saw more in one day in the car than in several days trying to figure things out alone.
172marinl,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was so good that I am still thinking about it now. We showed up in Tokyo with almost no plan and a lot of anxiety about the train system, so we decided to trust this tour and it completely changed the trip. Our guide was an absolute legend, calm and funny, happy to follow our ideas instead of forcing a fixed route. We moved from the peaceful atmosphere of Meiji Shrine to the chaos of Shibuya Crossing, then over to Sensoji Temple and even a few places we had never heard about. Lunch was at a small ramen spot near the fish market with a simple photo menu on the wall and the food was crazy good and cheap. It didn’t feel like a “tour”, more like being driven around by a friend who loves Tokyo and knows exactly how to avoid wasting time.
H1324IOsoniaj,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I don’t even know where to start. We landed in Tokyo with way too much stress about the subway map, it really did look like a spider had a heart attack on it, so we booked this tour last minute. Our driver was super chill from the first minute, spoke great English and it never felt scripted at all. We just pointed at the map saying “that looks cool” and he said “yeah, we can do that,” then somehow made Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine and even Sensoji Temple fit into one smooth day. The best part for us was the tiny ramen shop near the fish market with a menu that was basically just a picture on the wall – cheap, simple and honestly the best bowl of ramen of the trip. It felt more like exploring with a friend who knew all the hidden gems instead of trying to fight with the trains by ourselves.
Trek45141989864,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We showed up in Tokyo with pretty much no plan and way too much stress about the train system, so we booked this tour last minute. Honestly, best choice we made the whole trip. Our driver was super chill from the moment he picked us up, and it never felt like a scripted tour. We just pointed at a few spots on the map and he was like, “yeah, we can do that,” and somehow he made everything flow perfectly. We hit the big places everyone talks about, of course. Shibuya Crossing was exactly as chaotic as it looks online, and Meiji Shrine felt like stepping into another world with how quiet it was. But the parts I’ll remember most were the random in-between stops. He took us to this tiny ramen shop near the fish market where the “menu” was basically a photo taped to the wall, and it ended up being the best bowl of ramen I’ve ever had. Cheap, simple, perfect. What I liked most was that it didn’t feel like we were being rushed or herded around. It was more like exploring the city with someone who actually knows it inside out. We saw so much in one day, way more than we ever could’ve managed on our own, and we didn’t have to argue once about which train line to take. If you’re unsure about booking, just do it. It saves you so much stress and you actually get to enjoy Tokyo instead of fighting with the subway map. Worth every cent.
Sunshine15865924318,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We landed in Tokyo with basically a prayer and a whole lot of anxiety about the subway map. That thing looks like a spider had a heart attack on it. We booked this tour last minute, and holy crap, best decision ever. Our guy was an absolute legend, just super chill. We literally just pointed at a map and were like, "Uhh, that looks cool," and he was just like, "Bet. Let's do it." We hit all the big spots, of course. Shibuya Crossing is just as beautifully chaotic as it looks on TV, and Meiji Shrine is so peaceful it feels like the city just... stops. But the real magic was the in-between stuff. He took us to this tiny little spot for lunch near the fish market. I'm 99% sure the menu was just a laminated photo on the wall, but it was hands down the best bowl of ramen I've had in my entire life. So good, and so cheap. It didn't even feel like a tour. It felt like we'd just made a new friend who happened to have a car and knew every single secret spot in the city. We saw more in 9 hours than we could have seen in 3 days on our own, and without a single argument about which train line to take. Seriously, if you're on the fence, just do it. It's 100% worth it just to skip the headache of the trains. Best money we spent on the whole trip.
Maps06082032951,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Honestly, I'm not even sure how to write this review because it was that good. We were so stressed about the trains and just trying to figure out Tokyo, but this tour saved our trip. Our guide was an absolute legend – his English was perfect, and you could just tell he loved the city. He wasn't just spitting out facts; he was telling stories. We saw all the big stuff, of course. Shibuya Crossing is just as wild as it looks on TV, and Meiji Shrine is so peaceful it feels like a different world. But the best part was the stuff in between. He took us to this tiny ramen shop near the fish market – I swear there was just a picture for a menu – and it was the best meal I've had in Japan. It was so good and so cheap. It seriously felt less like a tour and more like we were just hanging out with a friend who happened to have a car and knew every secret spot in the city. We saw more in one day than we could have managed in three on our own, and without a single argument over which train to take. If you're on the fence, just book it. It's 100% worth it just to skip the headache of the trains. Best money we spent the whole time.
Fearless51821307325,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
So, my partner and I landed in Tokyo with zero plan and a whole lot of anxiety about the train system. We booked this last minute and holy crap, it was the best decision. The guy who picked us up (I think his name was Mike? Or Max? Anyway, a legend) was super chill. We basically just pointed at a map and said "that looks cool," and he was like, "bet." We did the big stuff, obviously – Shibuya Crossing is just as chaotic as you imagine, and Meiji Shrine is beautiful and peaceful. But the real magic was the in-between stuff. He took us to this little spot for lunch near the fish market. I'm pretty sure the menu was just a picture on the wall, but it was the best bowl of ramen I've had in my life. So good, and so cheap. It didn't feel like a tour at all. Felt like we'd made a friend who happened to have a car and knew all the city's secrets. We saw more in 9 hours than we could have seen in 3 days on our own, and without a single argument over which train line to take. Seriously, if you're on the fence, just do it. It's 100% worth it just to not have to deal with the train stress. Best money we spent all trip.
bahodurb2025,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very smooth organized and the driver guide was kind and informative. i advice to have ramen. it was so delicious. also, i visit takeshita street if you are keen of animals
quyenn950,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I would give a 10/10 if I could because I loved every part of the tour. The insights and history about places were very nice to hear from someone who has lived here long time. In addition to be an excellent English speaker, our driver also was a perfect guide.
linhhoang1195,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We came from vietnam with my family. We explored Tokyo with english speaking driver. My family did not speak english but I was the translator to them which they said they loved the experience and all the history our driver told us about. The duration of the tour was quite enough to see all the major spots in Tokyo
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