Private Kobe Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised | 3 hours to 8 hours

57 Reviews | Kobe
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Kobe 3 hours
2 Adults x $144.81
$289.62
Approx Total
$289.62
Duration: 3 hours
Kobe 4 hours
2 Adults x $184.19
$368.38
Approx Total
$368.38
Duration: 4 hours
Kobe 6 hours
2 Adults x $261.68
$523.36
Approx Total
$523.36
Duration: 6 hours
Kobe 8 hours
2 Adults x $339.16
$678.32
Approx Total
$678.32
Duration: 8 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up available on request for central locations (must be organized after booking)
  • 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 the day with one of our hosts discovering the true nature of Kobe - and there is plenty of nature to see, the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all. Explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street and indulge in authentic cuisine in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown. Scale the Kobe Port Tower, where you can see the city's sweeping skyline highlighted by the neon, and discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! Within 24 hours 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. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

Kobe Tourist Information Center
8 Chome-1 Kumoidori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0096, Japan

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(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information 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

  • Ikuta Shrine (Pass By)

    Begin your personalized exploration of Kobe at Ikuta Shrine, delving into the city's history and hidden cultural gems with your local guide.

  • Kobe Harborland (Pass By)

    Stroll through Kobe Harborland, a lively waterfront district where you can enjoy stunning harbor views, chic cafes, and vibrant shopping areas, all narrated by your local guide who brings the area's history and modern development to life.

  • Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (Pass By)

    Wander through Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street, absorbing its vibrant atmosphere and exclusive shops under the guidance of a local expert.

  • Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi (Pass By)

    Explore the vibrant streets of Nankin-machi, Kobe's Chinatown, and discover where to indulge in authentic cuisine with insights from your local guide.

  • Meriken Park (Pass By)

    Explore Meriken Park for its serene waterfront setting, striking modern sculptures, and the Kobe Maritime Museum, all brought to vibrant life through the stories and insights of your local guide

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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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57 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 48 reviews with 5 stars

Our guide was fantastic

Published on Aug, 2024

Angelica made sure we saw the real Kobe. We saw it from an observation deck. We went to Chinatown and sampled the street food. We went to a wonderful secondhand store and shopped until we dropped. We ended the day with a real Kobe beef meal. The day was perfect!

Wonderful Overview of Kobe

Published on Aug, 2024

During a cruise stop in Kobe, we met our guide, Ryan, following a brief taxi ride to the city center. The walking tour offered us a comprehensive overview of the city's center. The tour showcased the city's main attractions effectively, and Ryan made sure it was an unforgettable experience. Notably, Ryan was an American who had resided in Kobe for several years. He was an informed and engaging guide, well-acquainted with the city's landmarks, traditions, and culture.

Among the Best tour guides

Published on Jul, 2024

A + Gold Star - we would defiantly use Taiga again; Taiga was fun from the start of GO! His English was great, he was able to navigate Us through the city with ease! Providing us with both culture & historical facts from each location. He also was able to guide us to a fun lunch spot, giving us the opportunity to taste the cities signature dish.

Excellent tour!

Published on Jul, 2024

Hiromi was so knowledgeable and wonderful to be with! She showed us many things only a local person could! We would highly recommend her to others!

A true and authentic Kobe day for our families

Published on Jul, 2024

City Unscripted set us up with Angelica. She was just lovely. She shared her Kobe with us and it included everything from the Ikuta Shrine to karaoke. We loved our day and will never forget this experience or Kobe. Thank you Angelica—you were wonderful for our families.

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