Best Private Tours In Tokyo

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

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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 Tokyo private tours & experiences with locals

From neon-lit nightlife and 24-hour entertainment to ancient treasures and a world-renowned food scene, the Japanese capital has an endless supply of things to see and do. In a city with so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with options. What better way to narrow them down than private guided tours of Tokyo? If you’re looking for the best private tours of Tokyo, City Unscripted has got you covered. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our private Tokyo tours led by a local guide let you discover all the highlights and hidden gems we know you’ll love. Just tell us your interests, and we’ll start planning your perfect trip!

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

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Cultural explorer seeking hidden gems, local flavors, and seasonal natural beauty.

Patrick

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Culture lover uncovering Tokyo’s hidden gems, local spots, and authentic stories.

Experience the true Tokyo

From ancient shrines and sumo stadiums to quirky subcultures and a non-stop party scene, there are countless ways to fill up private Tokyo tours. The city may have too many iconic attractions to count, but our tailor-made private day tours of Tokyo let you see the city through a local lens. On our private guided tours of Tokyo, led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll definitely see some of the top attractions – but you’ll also blend in with locals jostling through traditional markets, soaking up the city’s unique underbelly, and slurping ramen at unpretentious restaurants.

Tourists enjoying a private tour of Tokyo with a local guide

Private tours tailored to you

Are you excited about tasting the best of Japanese cuisine on your Tokyo private tours, or do you see yourself exploring areas harking back to the lantern-lit, wood-built Japan of old? Maybe you want a memorable night out, or perhaps you’re content to move between temples, shrines, and traditional gardens. We believe the best private tours of Tokyo are the ones perfectly tailored to suit you and your interests. That’s why every experience with City Unscripted is 100% personalized – whatever you want to see or do, our local guides will make it happen. Your private Tokyo tours; your choice!

Tourists exploring the unique stores in Tokyo with a local guide

Choose among dynamic districts

As the biggest city in the world, Tokyo’s sprawling metropolis is packed with unique neighborhoods. Some are iconic in their own right (glitzy Ginza, electrifying Shibuya), and others are a little off-the-beaten-path (creative Koenji, trendy Sangenjaya). Private guided tours of Tokyo are the easiest way to get to grips with the distinct personalities of each diverse district – and find the areas that suit you best. Whether you travel back in time in historic Kawagoe or get lost among vintage threads in retro Shimokitazawa, we’ll plan your Tokyo private tours in the districts you’ll love.

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Latest reviews from our guests

We were lucky enough to have Mari guide us. She was informative, enthusiastic and delightful. We really enjoyed the time and choices of places to visit. The Meiji Jingu Shrine was beautiful and a special experience and the tour throu Takeshita street a real experience! Mari went out of her way to help us. My reading glasses lost the screw from a side arm, she got it fixed. She got tickets for us and rode the train with us part way back to our hotel and tickets for the mono rail. We never would have tried those on our own. She also spent extra time with us. Energetic and delightful we would highly recommend her.

April 2025

Carolyn R
Kyoko tailored the tour to the things we wanted. It was perfect!

April 2025

Susan G
We were very interested in anime and she showed us all the best spots so now we can go back on our own.

April 2025

Susan G
We had a great day starting in Shibuya and walking up to Harajuki, taking in the sites and shops. We saw cherry blossom in Yoyogi park, ate Sushi in a cool conveyor belt restaurant and went to a Cat cafe. Veronica also helped us get to know how to use the trains. Was great walking around and seeing the City

April 2025

Christian K