Nagoya Private Tours

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Top private tours in Nagoya

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

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The best Nagoya private tours & experiences with locals

At City Unscripted, we’ve perfected the recipe for the best private tours in Nagoya, a city that effortlessly melds tradition and modernity. Our Nagoya private tours pair curious travelers with passionate local guides who have already uncovered every inch of their hometown – and in a city as dynamic as Nagoya, you’ll need someone who knows their way around! From a well-documented history of ninjas to a famous otaku scene, Nagoya represents Japanese culture in all its forms, and our local guides invite you to experience the very best of it with them. What are you waiting for? Book private tours of Nagoya with us and discover the true spirit of the city.

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Saki

Nagoya

Passionate foodie and social connector with an uncanny ability to discover hidden culinary gems and a knack for selecting the best spots to gather with friends.

See the city like a local

On Nagoya private tours led by a local, you’ll see the city is so much more than the birthplace of Toyota! You’ll get to explore the locations that truly define Nagoya beyond its reputation as Japan’s automotive hub, and there’s certainly a lot to see in so-called Geidokoro, as the city is known – a cultural center of Japan. Our private tours of Nagoya highlight the places loved by locals – the street food stalls selling tasty Tenmusu rice balls, significant shrines that are several centuries old, and even a secret underpass lined with some of the best restaurants in the city.

Get off the beaten track

Nagoya has no lack of historic must-see attractions, from the iconic Nagoya Castle to 1900-year-old Atsuta Shrine – but step off the tourist trail with a local by your side on Nagoya private tours, and you’ll discover an entirely different world bubbling below the surface. Maybe you’ll flip through manga in Osu, a district that plays host to the annual World Cosplay Summit, jostle your way through the busiest port in Japan, or get lost among the downtown area’s neon-lit high-rises. Wherever your private tours of Nagoya take you, you’ll get a taste of the modern local lifestyle.

Private tours tailored to you

No two travelers are the same. Perhaps you enjoy seeking out a city’s most famous attractions, or maybe you like to keep things more low-key at holes-in-the-wall and local haunts. Whatever your style, the itinerary for your private tours in Nagoya will be crafted especially for you. From full-day experiences to food tours, we offer a wide range of experiences that cater to every type of traveler. Whether you choose to spend the bulk of your private Nagoya tours at markets and eateries, maritime museums, or historic hubs, our number one priority is giving you a day to remember.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Anna was a sweet & kind host with much local knowledge & cared for us well! I would not hesitate to recommend this tour with Anna.

April 2025

Julie P
Stephen was a very accommodating tour guide. Due to the weather we wanted something indoors, instead of local sights. He suggested two different museums, we chose the Toyota museum and spent most of our time there. When we said we wanted to get a few more trinkets for gifts, he suggested a covered shopping district that he knew has a couple of souvenir shops. We thoroughly enjoyed the rainy day.

April 2025

Karen S
Shochan was amazing and I had a great time !! Thank you Shochan

April 2025

Mittu G
Stephen was a long time local of Nagoya and as a native English speaker, really helped bridge the gap between my group and the locals. We ended the food tour in a hole in the wall place with extreme local flair. The history and characters at the place were fantastic and I wish I would have had more time to hang out and enjoy that scene. Stephen was extremely nice and we enjoyed the Sakura festival scene as well as the Osu district. We would do it again!

April 2025

Thomas H