Tokyo Tour: Explore Iconic and Hidden Gems

Experience historic downtown Tokyo with local experts on a full-day private guided tour. Discover famous and off-the-beaten-track spots, enjoy delicious food, and capture beautiful memories.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kokyo Gaien National Garden - Discover the tranquil Imperial Palace area, where Tokyo’s rich history and modern skyline harmoniously coexist. Wander along the iconic stone walls and serene gardens while uncovering the history of Japan’s former imperial residence. This destination provides a refreshing contrast to the city’s bustling districts and…
What's Included
  • Custom itinerary tailored to your interests
  • Local Expert Guide
  • Advice on affordable transportation - one-day subway passes
  • Recommendations for great local lunch places
What's Not Included
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Thank you for visiting our page! We are excited to guide you through Tokyo, showcasing everything from its iconic landmarks to the charming hidden gems in the historic downtown area.
The route highlighted on our page includes some of our top recommendations, ideal for both first-time and returning visitors. However, this tour is entirely customizable,…

Location
Kokyo Gaien National Garden
Kokyo Gaien,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jaye588
Oct 27, 2025
Engaging, informative and great start to our 5 days in Tokyo. Memorable - A fantastic day with Ari, who reached out prior to our arrival to see what we were interested in. We saw the Imperial Palace, Temples, the city in general, Temples and 5 story pagoda. Our hotel was near a building with a roof garden, and we didn't know if we could go up the top - and he took us up, wonderful views and we had lunch at restaurant there, he helped us choose from the menu, as we'd only been in Japan a few days. Ended our day with the serene gardens, at the Meiji Shrine, went on the quieter paths. Gave us tips about getting around Tokyo, really helped us orientate for rest of our stay there. We had great chats about cultural differences, he explained the Shinto/Buddhist connections. He was a wonderful, engaging and thoughtful guide. One of our most memorable days in Japan. Thank you Ari.
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Erin_h
Oct 21, 2025
A really enjoyable day... - A really enjoyable day that was rather flexible and provided a good overview of Tokyo. We saw some places I don’t know we would have checked out on our own, on our first trip. Recommend doing this your first day or two in the city, as it’s also a good introduction to the subway and train system.
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Jeannette_b
Jun 18, 2025
Tour guide met us at the... - Tour guide met us at the hotel and got the tickets we needed. Mary gave us some interesting history along the way. We went to Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, and Harajuku. Weather was crazy hot and humid but the sights were so neat. Thankful for the a/c in the trains.
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Robert
May 15, 2025
Very educational and varied - Very good guide, lots of knowledge and he showed us a versatile view of Tokyo. Very educational and varied. Metro was doable, but you miss the coherence in the city
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Jessicalf2682mj
Mar 18, 2025
Well custom sized to our needs! Family with 2 kids - Very well done tour. Our tour guide Aki reached out prior to the trip to understand what we were looking for, our group size and ages and physical abilities. We have 2 kids on their first big international trip ages 10 and 13. He customized the trip perfectly with just the right amount of culture, history and shopping. Explained the significance and history and was extremely helpful with tips and guidance for the rest of our trip. He worked hard the full day! The kids had a blast. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, highly recommend!
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Missy_b
Dec 28, 2024
We chose not to visit the... - We chose not to visit the typical historical sites we might visit in another city. Instead the tour focused on the daily experience and culture of life in Tokyo. We saw active neighborhoods, markets and shopping districts. We gained a lot of perspective into Japanese attitudes and life. It was very informative and fascinating. Our tour guide was a Westerner who has lived here over twenty years, providing him with terrific insights.
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Nia
Nov 3, 2024
High light tokyo - Aki was really good and knowledgeable of the area, it was fun to go on this tour he helped us a lot and even gave recommendations of what else to do in Tokyo.
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Motybest
Oct 21, 2024
Great privet tour - We had an amazing day filled with history culture and tasteful dining. Saiji so knowledgeable, his English is amazing what made it very helpful for us. We’ve learned so much we highly recommend him !!!
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Helente9060gq
Oct 20, 2024
Great personality with knowledge and experience. - Seiji is a great tour guide with a wonderful personality. He made this tour truly memorable and we would have no hesitation in recommending him for your tours in Tokyo. His knowledge and experience was tremendous. What a wonderful experience.
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Dream472031
Oct 15, 2024
One full day in tokyo - This is was the perfect setup for spending one day in tokyo Hayato was like a friend i knew from before and was casually showing me around the best places and eating at local spots He had such a flexible schedule to changes It made us cover so many things in one day Didnt expect i could do so much in one day and not waste time trying to figure out my next step Kodus for hayato and the team for being able to customize this nicely
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From $329 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).