15 Best Private Tours in Tokyo

Tokyo is too big to see in a day, so a private guide’s real job is choosing for you. Many of these come with a government-licensed guide in four- to eight-hour blocks; tell them what you like and how much walking you’re up for.

2.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.

★ 5.0

“Lax was a pleasure to have as a tour guide. Very genuine and fun. This tour was an insight into Japanese modern culture combined with the shrine visit, offering a glimpse at the old world charm. It was a great way to start our stay…”

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3.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

“Atsushi gave us a really great day. He met us at our hotel in Daiba, and then explained how to use our phones for quick and easy access to the trains. He took us on a fantastic tour of the imperial palace gardens, with the…”

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4.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

“This was a great tour to orient oneself to Tokyo. We had requested some customized activities and Roy, our tour guide, ensured we got the most out of our 4 hours. He even went over our allotted time to make sure we received all the…”

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5.Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour With Government-Licensed Guide

Discover the best of Tokyo with a licensed guide in just half a day! Explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks on this private tour. Don't miss out!

★ 5.0

“Had a fabulous guide Yusuke who took us to the Imperial palace, Meiji Jingu and explained about what to do at a shrine and the history of Shinto and Buddhism all very interesting. We went to the Shibuya crossing and Hachiko statue. Yuskuke assisted us…”

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6.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

“We had a wonderful time exploring Tokyo with Keiko! She did a great job engaging with both my mother-in-law as well as our daughter to make them both feel an important part of the day. We hought she was very kind to take our video…”

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7.Private Tokyo Tour With a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests

Discover Tokyo like a local! Get a tailored tour with a private guide. Uncover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Justine was so sweet! She had a lot of information about Tokyo and its history. She made me feel very comfortable as someone who has never been here before and explained everything very thoroughly. Honestly, it felt like I was just chattiRead more”

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8.Private Tour – All Must-Sees! Enjoy Your First-Time Visit Tokyo

Hurry, uncover Tokyo's iconic sights with insider tips and surprises, making your first visit an unforgettable adventure!

“Our guide, Shinobu, gave us a wonderful experience for our first tour of Tokyo. He removed all stress on us, from meeting us right in out hotel lobby, to escorting us all the way back there on our return. His mastery of the English language…”

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12.Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour – English Speaking Driver

Explore Tokyo in style with a private chauffeur driving sightseeing tour. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks with an English speaking driver. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“Our experience started a little worrisome. They were 1 hour late to our tour. Some mix up on their system. But our guide was AMAZING! He more than made up for the error ( came in on his day off) and extended the tour to…”

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13.Tokyo: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Tokyo with a private guide, exploring iconic landmarks and hidden gems at your pace. Perfect for personalized, authentic city experiences.

★ 4.9

“We had our private guided tour of Tokyo with Miwa, got the 6 hours variation, covered a lot of ground. The whole experience felt like a dear friend greating you and showing you hospitality in their native town. Had a terrific time. Couldn’t recommend more.…”

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15.Akihabara Anime & Gaming Adventure Walking Tour

Discover the ultimate anime and gaming experience in Akihabara! Join our walking tour for an adventure like no other. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 5.0

“Not a huge fan of gaming or Anime, but our son is and he had a blast on this tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the area and its history. Went to a few stores and had drinks at a maid cafe. Definitely a…”

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5.0Private Craft Your Own Ring Handmade Experience in Tokyo$21.89 4.5Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer to Central Tokyo$166.49 4.5Tokyo: Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off1 day$461 4.5Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide Tokyo$52.19 4.5Private Arrival Transfer From Haneda Airport(Hnd) to Central Tokyo City$119.38 4.9Tokyo Private City Exploration Tour: One Day Highlights7 hours$142.09 4.8Tokyo: Top 10 Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour3 - 8 hours$95 5.04 Hours Private Walking Tour in Tokyo$82.90 4.8Private Toyosu & Tsukiji Market Adventure with Tuna Auction3 hours$153 5.0Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple With Monk$56.16 5.0Private Home Cooking in Yanaka Local Flavors in a Warm Setting$122.23 5.0Private and Customisable Tokyo Tour with English Driver-guide$270.00 4.7Private Room Micro Pig Cafe with Pig Treat Experience (Tokyo)1 hour$31.59 4.8Akihabara: Private Anime and Pop Culture Tour3 hours$95 5.0Tokyo by Night Photography Tour$105.71 5.0Private Handmade Ring Workshop Activity$21.80 5.0New: Discover Tokyo, Private Customized Tour With Expert Guides$99.10 4.7Shibuya & Harajuku: Hidden Gems & Highlights Private Tour2 - 6 hours$64 4.7Tokyo: 1-Day Private Customizable Tour by Car10 hours$377 5.0Tokyo: Private Customized 1 day Tour with Local Guides1 - 8 hours$30 5.0Unique Private Cooking Class With a Tokyo Local Emi$99.00 4.5Freely Set up Plans Guided Private Tours in Tokyo$132.14 4.5Tokyo: Customizable Private Guided Walking Tour4 hours$87 4.5Private Arrival Transfer From Narita Airport(Nrt) to Central Tokyo City$92.50