Hi, I’m Kalid
Hi, I’m Kalid
I’ve lived in Osaka for 5 years
I speak English, French, Arabic, Japanese
I am Contractor
Hi, I’m Kalid, your local host in Osaka! What I love most about this city is its fascinating history and world-famous food scene. Osaka is a place where every corner has a story to tell and a delicious dish waiting to be discovered, making it a dream destination for anyone who loves culture and cuisine. I enjoy walking around the city, finding hidden gems and trying out new restaurants. Whether it’s a charming backstreet eatery or a vibrant local favorite, I’m always excited to share the best of Osaka’s food and atmosphere with visitors. With deep knowledge of neighborhoods like Namba, Umeda, and almost all of Osaka, I know the spots tourists love and the secrets they often miss. From bustling markets to quiet temples, there’s always something new and exciting to explore in this vibrant city!
My knowledge & interests
Business management
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Economic history
Cityscape photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
My reviews
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We booked the Osaka Family Day Tour and met Khalid El Barraq at our hotel foyer as our tour guide. WOW Khalid put together a custom itinerary that catered to my love of history and culture and also managed to maintain the attention span of my 11yr old son with his love of food anime and excitement! With Khalid’s knowledge of Osaka and it’s complex mazes of trains and subways we got to see everything and more in Osaka. We ate amazing food learnt some history travelled by boat foot and train did some shopping and saw a view of Osaka from the 2nd tallest building in Japan. Teaching us about Japans culture and customs along the way. Then like a true gentleman walked us to our hotel door. We cannot thank him enough for making our stay in Osaka truly memorable. If you can book Khalid….your in for a great day around Osaka ….
January 2025
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Khalid was friendly, accommodating and pivoted perfectly for us due to bad weather. He was both informative and light, client oriented and gave us space and showed us an off the beaten path few hours in Osaka. Would highly recommend!
January 2025
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Our family had the pleasure of exploring Osaka on a private tour with Kalid. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture and hidden gems were apparent. Our tour was the highlight of our trip and I can’t recommend Kalid enough!
January 2025
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Easy to plan, great tour guide (Khalid was super knowledgeable, generous with insight), and super easy to meet up with. Literally the perfect way to start our time in Osaka.
December 2024