Private Osaka Tour: Local Highlights and Hidden Gems Tailored for You

Experience the true nature of Osaka on a private tour tailored to your interests. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and explore the vibrant streets of this enigmatic city.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Osaka Castle - One of Osaka’s primary landmarks, built in the 16th century, and the site of significant historical battles. It is a favored spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring (entrance ticket 600¥ NOT included).
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and will be selected…
What's Included
  • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalised walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the…

Location
DAISO
(The host will be waiting in front of the shop) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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255swatib
Oct 16, 2024
A wonderful day trip in Osaka - We had a wonderful experience with this private day tour at Osaka. Walking through the beautiful Osaka castle grounds, learning about Japanese culture, visiting a shrine, spending some quiet time at Chaosuyama, eating at Shinsekai, and walking through Tennoji park, were all unique experiences and also gave us some great pictures. Our guide Taku was exceptional! He was very polite, took a lot of individual care and explained everything very patiently. It was truly a personalised tour as Taku very willingly changed the places as per our schedule and requirements. Would recommend putting on comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking, which is a great way of exploring the city.
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Yannick
Oct 14, 2024
Excellent tour from WeiFan - WeiFan was a great guide - very knowledgeable and approachable, and catered our tour of Osaka to our interests. We spent the last few days of our Japan honeymoon in Osaka, and he took us to interesting parts of the city that we would never have otherwise ventured into. Highly recommend Wei as a guide.
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Andrea_h
Oct 13, 2024
A hidden gem - Our guide gave us a behind the scenes tour of Osaka which we would not have encountered on our own. Of course we hit the Osaka Castle 1st, but then we traveled to neighborhoods that we would never find on our own. We also visited markets and the longest shopping street in Osaka. Our guide, Fumiko, was charming, friendly and open. It was great to see Osaka through her eyes.
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David_r
Oct 9, 2024
Best to arrive ever been on! - Kieran is an exceptional tour guide. I have been on many tours around the world and this was the best one I have been on. There was a mixup on where we were supposed to meet and he made the effort to go out of his way about 25 minutes to find me. We then spent almost 8 hours together, and I learned so much about the history and culture of both Osaka and Japan. Kieran is Canadian so the conversation in English was easy and understandable. He is also a foodie which helped make our day enjoyable. He is really a nice enjoyable guy.
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Serl61
Oct 9, 2024
Private tour of Osaka - 4 hours - Maria Matsumoto was great tour guide. We went to places only the locals know about. Also some tourist places as well. Thank you Maria
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Seattle_geoff
Oct 8, 2024
If you cruise to Osaka and want to go to Kyoto, we have a tour guide recommendation for you - Fumiko was an amazing tour guide! we utilized her services to be picked up at the port of Osaka (cruise ship) and then train to Kyoto. Once in Kyoto she gave us an amazing and informative tour. We had decided to end the tour in Kyoto so we could experience dinner at Lurra (but that's another review!!). She gave us detailed instructions for us return to Osaka via the train after the later that night. She helped us navigate the trains using what's app after the tour was completed. If we are ever in Osaka or Kyoto again we would definitely get on her schedule!! Thank you Fumiko for an amazing day!!
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L3044avmichaelo
Oct 8, 2024
Osaka hidden places - Our guide Taku, was very accommodating and customised our trip based on places we wished to visit and avoiding places we had already been. He spoke and read excellent English and is highly recommended. Best Michael
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Sanyol2018
Oct 7, 2024
We loved our day in Kyoto! - Ceci was fabulous! We loved our day in Kyoto with her. I liked that she connected with me prior to the tour to ensure we were electronically connected. We started the tour on time and she was so accommodating to our requests. There were 5 of us on the tour and we all have great memories!
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Traveleverywhere1717
Oct 7, 2024
Maria was so great! - Maria was so great! She took me all over Osaka, showed me everything I wanted to see and then some! She is very knowledgeable and went over and above on the tour. I highly recommend her for your tour!
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519victorb
Oct 7, 2024
Five Star Guide To Osaka - Maria! - We had a fun-packed full day of sightseeing, shopping, and food sampling with Maria in the heart of Osaka. She was attentive to our interests, recommended stores and treats, and led us to neighborhoods in Nampa and dotonbori, Tennoji, Osaka Castle, and Sumiyoshi Taisha. Maria is very knowledgeable and made each stop a special memory for us. We highly recommend her as your guide to meeting Osaka.
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From $67
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).