Private Tour Guides In Tokyo

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

Top private tours in Tokyo

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 private guides and local insiders in Tokyo

Looking for the best private tour guides in Tokyo to show you around one of the world’s most iconic cities? With our team of passionate private guides in Tokyo leading a range of incredible tours in the heart of the city (and further afield), City Unscripted has got you covered. No matter what tour you choose, our private guides in Tokyo will tailor your tour to strike the perfect balance between the city’s unmissable attractions and its lesser-known landmarks that are loved by locals but mostly overlooked by visitors. What are you waiting for? Book a personalized tour with one of our private tour guides in Tokyo today and see this world-famous city through a local lens.

Meet some of our Tokyo private guides

Kenji

Tokyo

Funny and friendly guy with a love for night hikes and deep conversations

Patrick

Tokyo

Hidden gem seeker and culture enthusiast with a talent for uncovering Tokyo’s authentic experiences and rich stories.

Tokyoites tailoring your tours

No two travelers in a city this diverse are the same – and luckily, neither are our private tour guides in Tokyo! Our local hosts, like our guests, come from many different backgrounds and unique perspectives. The one thing they have in common is their deep love for Tokyo and their desire to share it with travelers like you. On private tours in Tokyo with City Unscripted, you’ll be able to experience this ultramodern metropolis with someone who knows it best. You won’t get overwhelmed by the neon lights and maze of hidden alleys, because we’ll pair you with a private tour guide in Tokyo who knows the city intimately.

A range of exciting experiences

From food tours and night tours to day trips and neighborhood discoveries, our private tour guides in Tokyo offer a wide range of diverse experiences. Simply pick your type of tour, and trust our private guides in Tokyo with the task of personalizing the experience especially for you! You might want to cram in the top sights on a must-see experience or take a day trip to coastal Kamakura. You could opt for a mouthwatering food experience, or spend a full day with a private tour guide in Tokyo exploring a mix of iconic sights and secret gems you wouldn’t find in your guidebook.

Make your dream day come true

Everyone’s dream day in the Japanese capital looks a little different, and our private tour guides in Tokyo will make yours a reality. Our local insiders act as your personal GPS, Google Translate, and guidebook, so you can rest assured that no experience you’re seeking will be off-limits. Our private guides in Tokyo will get familiar with your personality and interests to plan the perfect experience that’s 100% tailored to suit your travel style. Whether you want to uncover Japan’s colorful past or bask in its futuristic present, trust City Unscripted to plan a day you’ll never forget.

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Latest reviews from our guests

I really like Mari. Very enthusiastic, adapting and tentative to what I really want to experience -that is, a bit of culture, how ordinary down-to-earth people go about their lives earning a living, the flora and nature, unique local foods. Loved the little bits of cookies, nuts. and one of my main requests, sushi, howevetr, didn’t get to try ramen - I was so stuffed with the goodies Mari let me taste. It was hard walking up and down very high steps , but I love it. Hard on my hips, but good tiredness. Uvcould spend the whole day around that region taking in the foods , sthe old architecture of the old houses, shingles of the temples , and Mari knows I am so taken by the various shapes of the eaves troughs hangings. I was ready to buy them or, if I could without being arrested , cut off a good-size length! All in all very happy.. Thank you, Mari. Job well done. I would recommend you any time:,

February 2025

Annie C
This tour was a great introduction to Tokyo, making it feel much more approachable. I loved the fact that we went everywhere by public transportation, and walked around each area, as it gave me a chance to really get a feel for things. My guide, Api, was wonderful, and I felt as though I was being shown around the city by a friend.

February 2025

Bea L
Martina was unbelievable! We discussed a customized tour agenda prior to arrival and she absolutely hit a home run with the customized tour. We couldn't have asked for a better day, guide or tour.

January 2025

Courtlend L
Nobu was absolutely amazing! He took us to see more than we ever thought possible. His ability to get us to the next location using the train system was amazing. Also, the process with Viator and City Unscripted was simple and efficient. If you have a layover at Narita, this is the trip for you. Asked for Nobu!

November 2024

Jeff W