Private Tour
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Experience Tokyo like never before with complete freedom to discover the city's most captivating destinations at your own rhythm. Our expertly crafted audio experience unlocks exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even seasoned locals rarely know, transforming every step into an authentic cultural journey. Unlike rigid group tours that rush you through crowded schedules, you choose which attractions captivate you most, spending as much or as little time as you desire at each remarkable location. The professionally narrated content features crystal-clear storytelling delivered through an engaging, warm voice that draws you into Tokyo's fascinating past and vibrant present. Each carefully researched narrative reveals secrets behind iconic landmarks while providing context that deepens your appreciation for Japan's rich heritage, ensuring you'll walk away with profound understanding rather than surface-level sightseeing memories.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.
2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive two important links: one for your audio guides (SoundCloud) and one for your interactive map (Google My Maps). These links will be sent via your booking platform's messaging system, and also via iMessage/WhatsApp if you provided your phone number during booking. Important: While all links are fully functional, the booking platform may not display link previews due to platform restrictions. For the best experience with instant previews and one-click access, we strongly recommend providing your phone number during booking to receive links via WhatsApp or iMessage. This ensures smoother, faster access to your audio guides.
3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.
4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.
5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.
6. Audio Guide Language Selection: Select your preferred audio guide language during booking to guarantee delivery in that language. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your preferred language isn't available during booking, you can mention it in the Special Requirements section when placing your order. However, this request must be made at least 48 hours before your selected travel date and time. We will make our best effort to prepare your requested language, but please note this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. For the best assurance of receiving your preferred language, always select from the available language options during the booking process.
7. Important Notice - Attraction Fees & Your Responsibilities: While many attractions are free to visit, some may charge fees for special sections, additional services, or general admission. It is your responsibility to check opening hours, closing times, holiday schedules, advance booking requirements, and purchase any necessary admission tickets before visiting each attraction. If you need assistance accessing or using the audio guide, please contact our customer support team.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private access links validity up to 6 days
Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 22 attractions with audio guide individually
Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 22 attractions
Entry fees (wherever required)
Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)
Tokyo Central Railway Station
Marvel at Japan's architectural masterpiece where millions of travelers pass daily through a stunning blend of European-inspired design and modern efficiency. Your audio guide reveals the station's incredible survival story through World War II bombings, its meticulous reconstruction using original materials, and hidden imperial chambers once reserved for the Emperor's exclusive use. Discover fascinating details about the intricate ceiling artwork, the symbolic meaning behind architectural elements, and insider stories about the station's role as Tokyo's beating heart. Learn why this isn't just a transportation hub but a living monument to Japanese resilience and craftsmanship, with secrets embedded in every brick and beam.
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
Step into the former seat of samurai power where the mighty Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for over 250 years. Your audio companion unveils the dramatic stories of political intrigue, architectural marvels, and the castle's transformation from fortress to imperial residence. Explore at your leisure while learning about hidden defensive features still visible today, the significance of remaining stone foundations, and why certain areas were designed with specific feng shui principles. Discover tales of secret passages, legendary samurai battles, and the castle's role in shaping modern Tokyo, all while wandering through beautifully maintained gardens that once served as the shogun's private sanctuary.
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
JuanCarlosNieto,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I really recommend the Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour as it truly provides value for the money invested. It has about 12, 20-minute conversations, for each site, between two people who explain the various points of interest in Tokyo in an informative and amenable way. I recommend downloading the Sound Cloud app to easily play the various chapters.
Marco B,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Attention the guide that was associated with me did not speak English and the Italian was absolutely poor, without verbs and syntax. He also did not know the timetable of the Imperial Palace and when we arrived at h9.45 the ticket office was closed it was. We decided to stop the tour and do it ourselves after only 30 minutes from the beginning.
Lisa G,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
The commentary did not always go along with our location. When it did, the information provided was not very helpful. My husband and I have done other self guided tours that were fun, informative and they followed our location and gave information based on where we were located. I would NOT recommend this self guided tour.
efrainrtg,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Super bad experience I was trying to contact tour person never respond to me they just want peoples money terrible experience You can never find anyone on location
Trevor R,
Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
Poorly organised. Waste of time and money. Don’t wish to spend anymore time on this nonsense. Avoid and do something more productive and meaningful.
random shid,
Jun 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I didn't even listen to the Audio Guide. But it is reliable and well organized. After a couple of days (reasonable amount), the access to the audio files is cut.
rbodnicki,
May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Pretty exhaustive list of Tokyo sightseeing locations are covered. However the depth of the audio summaries leaves a lot to desire. I ended up reading more online and at the location versus using this guide. I would not recommend unless you’re seeking a very high-level summary of many different sightseeing spots in Tokyo.
Chuma Q,
Apr 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
All good. Seasonal information would be helpful is that it shows best times to visit. Some places would be best to visit in Soring or Autumn when the leaves changes colour
Srinivas P,
Mar 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
I have booked Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour , while booking it is very confusing without any proper details about transport. I have been kicked back and forth between Viator and local Operator . This is absolutely useless and kind of cheating the customers. Very disappointed with Viator
FORTUNE999,
May 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
One one best place to be visited in Coimbatore. Great collections of cars . One can develop his science knowledge in the science exhibition. But the entrance fee is too high.
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