Private Tour
Tokyo Private Customized Walking Tour with a Next-Gen Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Tokyo can be overwhelming with its unique mix of history, modern culture and endless things to see. This fully private walking tour offers a customizable itinerary tailored to your interests, helping you explore the city smoothly and stress-free. Visit historical landmarks, peaceful Japanese gardens, and vibrant neighborhoods across the city. We’ll also travel by train to experience Tokyo like a local. Whether it’s your first time in Tokyo or a return visit, this tour is designed around you. Our young local guides share insider stories, cultural insights, and hidden gems beyond guidebooks, while introducing the real side of Tokyo and modern Japanese life.
-Meals and admission fees are not included
-Flexible tour durations: choose from 1 to 8 hours
-Fully private customized walking tour
-Personalized based on your interests
-Ideal for visitors seeking an introduction to Tokyo or real side of Tokyo
-Local insights you can’t find on your own
-Discover hidden gems and unique local spots
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tokyo Prefecture
Hello! We are “Exploring Tokyo”! All of our guides are born and raised in Tokyo, offering you a fully private and exclusive tour. This is the perfect introduction to Tokyo. Your booking is confirmed once the reservation is completed. However, we will also send a confirmation message within 24 hours to double-check the details. After booking, we’ll contact you within one weeks of your tour to create a customized itinerary based on your interests. With a private guide, you won’t be tied to a fixed route or shuffled around in a big group — instead, you’ll explore efficiently, blend in with locals, and truly experience the city. Your guide will share insights beyond any guidebook, showing you both Tokyo’s rich history and its modern highlights. Popular spots may include Shinjuku Gyoen, the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, and more. We’ll mainly use public transportation, so please have some yen ready.
Imperial Palace
This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace. Entry is limited to certain public areas. The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a vast park surrounded by moats and impressive stone walls in the middle of Tokyo, just a short walk from Tokyo Station. Today, it serves as the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. The scenery is stunning, and it provides a refreshing contrast to the busy city streets nearby. The spacious gardens and wide open spaces create a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Please keep in mind that the park is quite large, with a number of slopes and inclines, so some walking can be a little tiring.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-up
Walking and Public Transportations
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Tour Customization
Transportation Fees
Food and Personal Expenses
Private Transportation
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
6 Hours Tour
Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 6 hours Pickup included Pickup included
4 Hours Tour
Duration: 4 hours: Duration: 4 hours Pickup Included Pickup included
2 Hours Tour
Duration: 2 hours: You can visit 1 place in 2 hours. Perfect for those who want to focus on a single area in a short amount of time. Pickup included
8 Hours Tour
Duration: 8 hours: Duration: 8 hours Pickup included Pickup included
3 Hours Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Duration: 3 hours Pickup included Pickup included
1 Hour Tour
Duration: 1 hour: You can visit 1 place in 1 hour. Perfect for those who want to focus on a single area in a short amount of time. Pickup included
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlights of Tokyo day 1
jamescJ2484IZ,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toko was a perfect guide. Very knowledgeable, and professional, and has a charming personality
Good Look at Tokyo
MSpence5,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Toko and Mayuka. They were fun, very knowledgeable, and gave us a top notch 4 hour tour w numerous stops. Nice easy pace and we really enjoyed it. Highly recommend them and the tour!
Must do tour once arriving in Tokyo
briabc11,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private visite of Tokyo with this amazing guide Yukako was great. She is extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of her country, its history, its culture and day to day living. In our 4 hour tour we got to see so much! Yokako was well organized , proposed many options and was flexible in adjusting to our preferences. We Learnt so much even how to navigate in the metro system. We strongly recommend this tour and this guide! It is a must when visiting Tokyo. Arigato Gozaimasu Brigitte and Ronald
LOVE THE TOUR
Paulina B,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good guide, nice and super friendly
Thank you Mao san!
laurencG4185NC,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great first morning in Tokyo touring with Mao. She took us to beautiful spots, was patient with all our questions and flexible in adjusting the tour for our preferences! This was a great way to get acclimated to the city.
Walking tour Ikebukuro
M3881BBbrads,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumi was a great guide- knowledgable, personable & fun. She made it a very enjoyable experience..
Great tour guide
Snickish,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuki was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. It was a great welcome to Japan day for me. We took the trains everywhere and learned a bit about how to use the system. She was able to change up plans as we went along. Highly recommend
super fun tour with Mao
K4208QDjohnj,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fun and unique tour with Mao! She planned everything around our interests, so it felt really easy and stress-free the whole time. Since she grew up around Shibuya, it was really interesting hearing about her daily life and what it’s like being a teenager in Tokyo. It made the whole experience feel more real and personal.
Great tour
jasonkB3594LE,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our guide Yuki. She was very friendly and super
Highly Recommend!!
nicolasK1945HM,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Mayuka! The tour was well-paced, taking us through temples and finishing with local snacks. She also guided us through the subway with ease.
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