Nara, Osaka & Katsuo-ji Private Tour with English Guide & Vehicle

Osaka, Japan

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5+ bookings last month.

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Fuel surcharge
Parking fees
English guide
Luxury car

Entry fees
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our guide will contact you a day before and discuss details with you.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Nara Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Todai-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Osaka Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Umeda Sky Building

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dotonbori Street

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shinsekai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Katsuo-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Easy for all
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Excellent Tour

Felicity_O, Mar 2026

We had an excellent experience with our driver Sam and would highly recommend the tour. It was incredibly convenient and well-organized, allowing us to see a wide variety of sights without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Sam our guide was knowledgeable and shared great insights about each location, along with fantastic local recommendations for places to eat that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. What really stood out was how accommodating and helpful the tour was for families. Traveling with kids can sometimes be challenging, but our guide was patient, flexible, and made sure everyone was comfortable and engaged throughout the day. It made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free for both adults and children. Overall, it was a perfect way to explore the area efficiently while also getting a more personal, local perspective. A truly worthwhile experience!

Osaka, Nara and Katsuo-ji tour

David_W, Mar 2026

The day was great and the driver was friendly and responsive. All of the destinations were interesting and fun. Lunch in TenMa was excellent and the deer in Nara were novel, but the highlight was Katsuo-ji. The one piece of advice when booking is that even though the description states guide, often the driver is less guide and more driver. In our case it was fine, but other groups should be aware.

Best Osaka and Nara Guide

Marjorie_A, Dec 2025

Hassan has been an outstanding driver and tour guide during our time in Osaka. His car is spotless, comfortable, and always perfectly prepared for the day. He’s incredibly accommodating, patient, and attentive to every detail, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Hassan also shared helpful local insights and recommendations along the way, which added so much value to our trip. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

It truly means a lot to hear that you felt comfortable, well taken care of, and enjoyed the experience from start to finish. I’m glad the vehicle, service, and local insights helped make your time smooth and memorable. It was a real pleasure hosting you, and I sincerely appreciate your recommendation. I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in Japan in the future.