Walking Tours In Nagasaki

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Nagasaki

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

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you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in Nagasaki

Looking for the best walking tours in Nagasaki to help you uncover the many sides of this dynamic destination? Nagasaki is a familiar face in history for the devastating events of WWII, but our local insiders are here to show you that there’s a whole lot more to their hometown than its past. On walking tours in Nagasaki with us, you’ll see this gem for what it truly is: a vibrant city loved for its intricate architecture, pristine nature, and fantastic food. Whether you stick to the tourist trail and visit the city's must-sees, like the Tateyama Bomb Shelter and Nagasaki Peace Park, or head far off the beaten track, our Nagasaki walking tours make every step count.

Meet some of our Nagasaki private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Let a local be your guide

On walking tours of Nagasaki, most visitors seek out the sights that are symbols of the city’s tragedy, like Nagasaki Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum. But Nagasaki isn’t defined by its past, and the city is full of hidden gems and local haunts that can only be uncovered on Nagasaki walking tours with a knowledgeable local. Whether you jostle through the inner-city shopping streets of Siebold-dori and Naka-dori, revel in neon-lit nightlife, or admire ancient attractions like 400-year-old Shōfuku-ji temple, the best Nagasaki walking tours show you the local lifestyle.

Take the road less traveled

On Nagasaki walking tours, anyone with Google and a guidebook can explore the city center, a crowded hub of tourists and locals where many of the top attractions congregate – but sightseeing shouldn’t stick to the main streets. Walking tours in Nagasaki with City Unscripted show you a mix of the must-sees and hidden gems. Whether you explore old western residences from the 1800s, see a coming-together of eastern and western cultures in snapshots of the city’s past, or take in sweeping city views from Kazagashira platform, there’s so much to see on the best Nagasaki walking tours with us.

Get a taste of the local lifestyle

To truly experience the internationalized history in Nagasaki is to taste it. On our Nagasaki walking tours, you’ll have more than enough opportunity to indulge in some of the city’s most fascinating foods, from Champon Chinese noodles to Castella, a fluffy sponge cake introduced by the Portuguese several centuries ago. Fuel your food experiences with steaming bao buns, sushi, and deep-fried twisted cookies. And why not end your Nagasaki walking food tours at a historic sweet shop or a charming café? It’s bound to be fantastic because the coffee culture here dates back centuries!

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Latest reviews from our guests

Booking a whole day tour of Nagasaki was a last minute decision and I am so happy I did! I can assure you it was worth every penny. Senyo is a great and knowledgeable guide and I’ve seen many places I wouldn’t have been able to get to on my own without a lot of effort — I’m a good traveler but his perfect knowledge of Nagasaki allowed me to relax and enjoy the day to the fullest. Senyo is also a cheerful, interesting and thoughtful person and spending a day with him was like spending a day with a friend. A wonderful experience

May 2024

Camille P
Many cultures, many things to see. Wish we had more time. All of what we saw was within walking distance of the cruise ship.

April 2024

Chris R
Exceptionally well-organized full-day walking tour of Nagasaki with guide, Armand van den Hamer. This was for a group of six cruise ship passengers, all in our 70’s. Armand and I had ample opportunity to plan the sites we visited , and he took special care to lay out a route that minimized stairs and uphill walking. That said, we probably covered close to 7 km during the day, so my advice would be to be well-aware of the fitness level of your group. In between the major sites we visited, Armand took care to point out interesting small details - the kind of things large group tours and most walking tours miss. His narrative at the major stops was fact-filled and with just the right amount of detail. Even lunch along the way was a real treat. A multicourse set meal at a local restaurant with excellent service and a nice variety of offerings. Noticing some fatigue late in the day, we made some adjustments and added a scenic stop high above the city that we were able to reach by elevator on the way back to the ship. All in all absolutely terrific day.

April 2024

Howard G
Walking around town with Tod made it worry free. Got to embrace the local culture and see not just tourist attractions but how the locals live.

April 2024

William C