Private Tour
Tokyo Private Walking Tour With Fresh Eyes, Local Hearts
Overview
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Tokyo can be overwhelming for first-time visitors with its mix of history, modern culture, and unique experiences. This tour offers a fully private, customizable itinerary tailored to your interests, helping you create the perfect plan and making sightseeing in Tokyo hassle-free. Walk through historical sites like the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine, enjoy serene Japanese gardens, and experience the bustling streets of Harajuku and Shibuya. Public transportation can be used as needed. Ideal for first-time visitors or those seeking a deeper, authentic Tokyo, our young local guides share insider tips and hidden gems.
-Meals and admission fees are not included
-Personalized service based on your interests
-Ideal for first-time visitors seeking an introduction to Tokyo
-Gain in-depth knowledge you can’t get on your own
-Flexible tour durations: choose from 1 to 8 hours
-Discover unique spots and hidden gems with a tailor-made itinerary
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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. After booking, we’ll contact you within two 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
Hiromas Hotel Kotobuki
3-12-1 Kotobuki Taito Japan
Options
6 Hours Tour
Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 6 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
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
3 Hours Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included
8 Hours Tour
Duration: 8 hours: Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5/5 Tour around Tokyo
donlO6568HR,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toko was so nice and a great tour guide. Easy to converse with her about any and everything I wanted to about Japan and its amazing culture. In my $164.38 8-hour tour, we took the train and walked to two Shinto temples, a kabuki theatre, and walked around Roppongi Hills and Akhihabara. We ate delicious udon for lunch in Roppongi Hills because I said I liked udon haha. Great highlight of my trip that I’ll never forget!
Tokyo walking tour
Kerry B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience in Tokyo today with Toko. Leading up to our meeting, she contacted us to learn our interests for the day and came up with an itinerary for us as we are first-time visitors. We visited 3 spots with her today and she was very knowledgeable about the history and culture, which really increased our enjoyment and experience. She helped us to interact with the local vendors and highlighted local treats, which my sons particularly enjoyed! She also provided suggestions for things to do and enjoy after our time with her, which was very helpful. I would highly recommend going on a tour with Toko.
Amazing!!
kazuma1113m,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was open and friendly and the explanation of the history and significance of the shrine and place gardens was simple!!
Thank you Natsumi!
Dreamer49507273160,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great first morning in Tokyo touring with Natsumi. She took us beautiful spots, was patient with all our questions and flexible in adjusting! This was a great way to get acclimated to the city.
Highly recommend
rachelmS9008VV,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding eperience! Natsumi was very kind, knowledgeable, and fun. Great way to see and learn a lot in a short period of time. Highly recommend.
One of the awesome tours in tokyo
Ankita S,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an excellent time with Toko. Value for money!!! She customized the whole trip according to my liking.
Best Tour Ever‼︎
J7764BJmadisonc,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a wonderful half day tour with our guide, Megumi, and absolutely loved it. She didn’t just take us to the popular tourist spots—we told her that we were also interested in hearing more local, cultural, and thought-provoking stories, and she adjusted the tour perfectly to match what we wanted. One of the most interesting parts was our conversation about the Imperial family, why they are so admired in Japan, and how only men can become Emperor. She connected these topics to feminism and broader social issues in Japan, which we truly appreciated. It gave us a much deeper understanding of the culture beyond what you can see on the surface. Thanks to her, the tour became so much more than simply visiting landmarks. We learned things we could never have known without a knowledgeable local guide, and it made our trip meaningful and memorable. Thank you, Megumi!
The best private tour in Tokyo
ankitasinha96,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I toured with Toko and she was the hidden gem in Tokyo. I am so glad to find her !!!! We explored: nezu, meiji, takeshita street, gotokuji and akhiabara. These were my interests and she customized the itinerary. We covered everything in a span of 6 hrs without a rush. Infact she is not friendly with good communication skills, she was so flexible and adjustable. We swapped daily life, local cultures, it was so immersive !!! I got to know so much about Japan. Also, the tour is by far, one the most budget friendly tour i found with such good standards...go for it!!!
Well worth the time, price, and the experience
Jamil K,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toko was engaging, informed, and generally the most pleasant guide to be around. We learned about the transit system and so many other areas of the Tokyo.
Highly recommended tour!
Nadine T,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful private tour with Toko. I enjoyed it so much and Toko is so attentive and knows so many interesting spots. Time just flew by. I know more now about Tokyo as a city, the different atmospheres in the wards, the people and their habits. Thank you Toko, you realy made this into a special day for me. どうもありがとうございます.
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