15 Best City Highlights Tours in Tokyo

The standard highlights day strings together Meiji Jingu, Asakusa and Shibuya, sometimes with Skytree or Odaiba tacked on. It’s a lot for one day, so it suits a short stay; on a longer trip I’d give each of those its own half day.

1.Experience Tokyo Like a Local: Full Day Personalized Tour

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's local life with a personalized full-day tour filled with hidden treasures and cultural gems, offering a unique perspective on the city.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with Kentaro. He was super knowledgeable and personable, and made it fun, easy, and educational. He was very flexible and made all the deviations we desired, making it a super helpful and fun tour for us. Great way to sRead…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

2.Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

Discover Tokyo's highlights comfortably on a private, customizable tour with a licensed guide. Experience top sights, local insights, and cultural gems.

★ 4.8

“We had a wonderful private tour in Tokyo with Kei! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. Kei suggested a great itinerary for our 6-hour tour, and we were able to visit highlights like Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Dori Street, the Imperial Palace East Gardens,…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

3.Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

Experience the best of Tokyo in just one day with our private custom tour. Discover hidden gems, immerse in local culture, and make unforgettable memories. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Shuhei was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. We communicated in detail about a week before we traveled discussing all the things we wanted to see and his recommendations. He was completely flexible and knowledgeable. ARead more”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

4.Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour With Local Friendly Guide

Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo with a friendly local guide! Experience a personalized walking tour that captures the essence of Japan's vibrant capital city.

★ 5.0

“Amigo was so knowledgeable and friendly. Also tailored for our kids and had all the best food and sightseeing tips for the whole family with Japanese culture and history insights. So good to do.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

6.Tokyo 3-Hour Guided E-bike Cycling Tour of the Citys Hidden Gems

Keen to explore Tokyo's hidden gems on an exhilarating e-bike tour? Discover iconic landmarks, local treasures, and stunning views with expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“Even on a very hot day the bikes were easy to use and the tour was lovely. Sho our guide clearly knows and loves Tokyo and he really gave us great information in a friendly way. The gardens were beautiful and the temple was really…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

9.Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant heart of Tokyo on our Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour. Immerse yourself in the bustling energy and iconic sights of this iconic district.

★ 4.8

“Enjoyed learning more about the culture, history and hidden gems. The tour guide, Rick, informed us of areas where it was inappropriate to take pictures. I would not have known this without being guided by a local.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

12.Secret Food Tours Tokyo W/ Private Tour Option

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Tokyo with Secret Food Tours! Indulge in private tastings and explore the city's vibrant food scene. Book your unforgettable gastronomic adventure now!

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent tour with Natsumi. She was very knowledgeable, upbeat and readily shared tips and recommendations for places to visit and other restaurants to try. We had an amazing time! Delicious food, drink and dessert!”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

13.Tokyo Top Highlights 3h Guided E-bike Tour

Discover Tokyo’s highlights and hidden gems on a 3-hour guided e-bike tour. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and authentic local experiences.

★ 4.8

“My husband and I loved our bike tour with FK! He was very kind and attentive to our group, making sure everyone was doing fine while riding around the city. We went to a few areas we would have never known about if it wasn’t…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

14.Shibuya: Central Tokyo Modern Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the architectural marvels that define Shibuya's dynamic landscape, where modern design and cultural heritage converge in a captivating showcase.

★ 5.0

“Lovely tour. Very informative within a short period of time. You see a ton of the area and get a good sense of the layout, along with learning a bit of History. Id recommend it to a friend.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

3.8Tokyo: Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide1.2 hours$11 4.9Tokyo Yakatabune Cruise: Sukiyaki Cuisine, Show Performance, and Tokyo Tower Sightseeing Plan1 hour$99.79 4.9Tokyo Private City Exploration Tour: One Day Highlights7 hours$142.09 5.0Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour & Secret View Spot$17.70 5.0Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the Citys Highlights$63.01 5.0Food Crawl Tour in Asakusa$76.27 4.9Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets1.5 hours$23 4.9Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw30 - 190 minutes$35 4.7Shibuya & Harajuku: Hidden Gems & Highlights Private Tour2 - 6 hours$64 4.0Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo$94.84 5.0Classic Tsukiji Food Tour$231.00 4.4The BEST Tokyo Bus & Minivan Tours3.5 hours$90 5.0Tokyo Bar Crawl in Shinjuku$80.00 5.0Tokyo’s Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Tour$101.74 5.0Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class$167.81 5.0Tokyo Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Optional Shibuya Sky$178.38 4.9Tokyo: Classic Tsukiji Food Tour3 hours$181 4.8Tokyo Panoramic Full Day Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and SKYTREE9.5 hours$82.09 4.8Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day4 - 8 hours$141 5.0Tokyo Private Tour: Temples, Culture & Modern City Highlights$99.08 5.0Private Half Day Tokyo Tour With a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems- Custom$143.14 4.7Tokyo : Must-see attractions private tour2 - 8 hours$53 5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Tokyo Private Tour$142.70 4.0Tokyo: 60MIN Panoramic Open Top Bus Tour With Audio Guide1 hour$14