Private Half Day Tokyo Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems- Custom | 4 hours

42 Reviews | Tokyo
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HalfDayTokyo-4HRS
2 Adults x $215.95
$431.90
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$431.90

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • 4 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

You’ll spend time with one of our hosts, uncovering Tokyo’s marvels as you explore the city together. Every neighborhood in Tokyo has its own distinct flavor, so maybe try to zoom in on one of these microcosms and absorb its unique sights and sounds. Maybe you’d like to discover the highlights of the neighborhood you’re staying in, or simply stroll through the lantern-lined lanes of Tokyo’s older districts. After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host who will create a personalized itinerary to your interests and wishes. Ready to make the most out of your half day in Tokyo?

Meeting points

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
2-chōme-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan

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(The host will be waiting inside on the first floor of the Tourist Center) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Senso-ji Temple (Pass By)

    Start off your day at Sensō-ji, the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo.

  • Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) (Pass By)

    Find the perfect souvenir while browsing around the shops of the oldest shopping street in Japan, in the Asakusa district.

  • Sumida Park (Pass By)

    Take a walk in this hidden gem right next to Sensoji temple for a beautiful view on Tokyo's shita-machi (the old city). Hidden gem not to be missed during cherry blossom season. Important: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum) (Pass By)

    Ready to discover more about Japanese craftsmanship and all the hidden techniques behind its century-long tradition? IMPORTANT: depending on the period of the year, it may not be possible to visit this venue.

  • Shibuya Crossing (Pass By)

    Ready to experience first hand the hustle and bustle of one of the most crowded districts in the world?

  • Shinjuku Golden Gai (Pass By)

    This narrow alley is cramped with countless bars and small locals. Many of the buildings are made of wood, and date back to the Showa Era. It's a dim, flamboyant place filled with unique tachinomiya (standing bars) and the smallest ramen stalls you’d ever see. Important: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Hanazono Shrine (Pass By)

    In the very heart of Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku ward, Hanazono is considered the most important shrine of Shinjuku, guarding its inhabitants, merchants, craftsmen and artists.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 39 reviews with 5 stars

5/5 STARS! Highly Recommend

Published on Jun, 2024

5 stars! I had a fantastic time touring Tokyo with Maruf who was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and informative as he took me to all the must sees in Tokyo. Maruf shared with me the history of each spot we went to and took me to some of his favorite secret spots in the city. Could not recommend more, thank you Maruf!!

Great private tour

Published on May, 2024

Great local guide. Marc was fantastic and personalised the walking tour to my interests and desire to see as much of the city as possible in 3-4 hours. He showed me some off the beaten path spots and was friendly, personable and professional at all times.

See much of Tokyo and get a sense of how to get around in just a few hours.

Published on May, 2024

Marc is an excellent guide! He showed me all over, we covered much of the city, and he was very thoughtful and descriptive of how to get around and use the train system. In each area we did a walking loop and he described where the train station was in relation to the places to see there. I got a very good feel for how to get around. Marc also gave some great information on Japanese culture and how to be a good visitor here. Would highly recommend to anyone not familiar with Tokyo.

Culture and fun with my 9yo son

Published on Apr, 2024

We went to Asakusa to take in the culture, buy souvenirs etc, then headed to Shibuya for the crossing, hedgehog cafe and shopping. My 9yo son had the best time ever! Our tour guide Mami Oki was excellent!

Build Your Tokyo Tour With Nobu

Published on Nov, 2023

My group of 4 was guided by Nobu of "Tokyo Travel Tips" and we thoroughly enjoyed our tours. Native Nobu is a cetified English guide for 10 years which we shared our interests and he organized our itineraries for 2 day tours around Tokyo and Osaka. Nobu picked and drove us on our 1st tour of Yokohama, Asakusa, and we got our Costco fix! Our 2nd tour was more active with visiting the Himeji Castle, walked the Dotonbori Street and Hozenji Temple. We strolled gardens, ate, shopped, experienced a tea ceremony--all a great, fantastic time with Nobu's kind, consideration, and knowledge; nobu-tokyo.com.

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