Top Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy the one-on-one experience of seeing Tokyo exactly the way you want to experience it with these highly recommended private tours:

• Tokyo Private Custom Highlight Tour with Licensed Guide (4/8h)
• Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
• Private Tokyo Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests
• Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day
• Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Yes, they are. Tokyo is an immense city filled with activity, and the best way to navigate to your desired sights is by booking your own Tokyo tour guide. The experience is more reasonably priced than you might think and will save you a lot of time in the long run over group tours.

Generally, you can book a private guided tour for about US$100 to US$200 in Tokyo, depending on how long you would like to go (3–8 hours is typical) and how big your group is.

You can book a private tour for a single attraction or area (such as Shinjuku, for example) for a brief 1- to 2-hour tour. Or if you’d prefer to spend the whole day touring with a Tokyo tour guide, that is also an option. These tours can run as long as eight hours.

Pretty much whatever you want—you can let your tour guide know your interests, and they will customize your tour based on your preferences. Many private Tokyo tours include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and many hidden gem neighborhoods.

Your tour will include pickup and dropoff service at your hotel or other meeting point and the services of a professional, knowledgeable Tokyo tour guide who will take you around the city. Meals, admission, and, in some cases, transportation will not be included in the price of your tour. Check all details before booking.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Tokyo aside from private sightseeing tours. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Bus Tours

• Private Drivers

• Day Trips

• Layover Tours

• Cooking Classes

Tokyo private sightseeing tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• 1-Hour Private Photoshoot in Tokyo

• Shibuya: Pachinko Gaming Experience

• Cultural Private Walking Tour of Shinjuku From Shinjuku

• Tokyo Walking Tour With Licensed Guide Shinjuku

• Licensed Guide Walking Tour Featuring Club Warp Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a very big and densely populated city, and although the public transportation system and the roads are very efficient, finding your way can take up a lot of sightseeing time. Private guided sightseeing tours that focus on exploring one area or attraction on foot are a good way to see more in less time. Don’t limit your exploration to the daytime hours, either. Tokyo stays awake well after dark, year-round. Take an efficient private sightseeing tour in the evening to experience the best dining and nightlife areas.

Many private sightseeing tours in Tokyo don’t include admission or public transportation fees. Make sure you budget for these extra costs. However, some attractions—such as temples and shrines—have free entry. Dress appropriately for the season: Tokyo gets very hot and humid in summer and is very cold in winter. In colder weather, wear layers you can put on and take off as you enter and exit heated indoor spaces.

The best times of year to visit Tokyo and to take private tours are spring (March–May) and fall (October–November). The weather is mostly warm and dry in these seasons, and you can enjoy seasonal cherry blossoms and fall leaves. These are popular times to travel, so book private tours in advance. If you take a private tour to the mountains—such as Mt. Fuji or Nikko—note that the altitude is higher than at sea-level Tokyo. The weather in these places can be more pleasant in summer but very cold in winter.