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Private Customizable Walking Tour in English or Spanish (Español)

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Tokyo, Japan
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Karen_A ·
Mar 2026
Himena was very kind and knowledgeable. We decided to meet at the station, since I felt confident, but got lost she was very quick in finding me and assisting me. She helped me find skin care I wanted to try and offered a lot of knowledge and facts about our stops. I definitely recommend whether you’re traveling alone or in a group. 100% worth the investment ☺️
· Justyna_H ·
Sep 2025
Very helpful guide. Didn't waist any minute. It was difficult to see much in just couple of hours but I recommend this tour as an intro. Guide speaks very good English and has a lot of information to share.

Overview

Skip the stress of planning your Tokyo itinerary and enjoy a seamless, hassle-free private tour. Your guide can meet you at your hotel, so there's no need to worry about navigation. Along the way, customize the experience to match your interests, with potential stops such as Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Meiji Jingu Shrine.
  • Discover Tokyo with ease on a private tour
  • No need to go to a meeting place: The guide comes to your hotel
  • Flexible experience: Pick from a Spanish or an English tour
  • Enjoy a private tour solely for your personal party

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Private transportation
  • Travelers are responsible for covering their own public transportation fees and entrance fees.
  • Airport pickup is not included
  • Entrance fee - Entrance fees (e.g., Skytree, TeamLab) are not included. The guide will wait outside or may join if a ticket is kindly provided by the traveler.
  • Lunch
    Lunch/Dinner and any food or drinks during the tour are at the traveler's own expense.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If located in Tokyo, the local guide will pick you up at your hotel. (Public transportation only; private vehicles unavailable.) For travelers who wish to meet us at a specific location, please let us know where you would like to start the tour. For example, if you're staying in Tokyo only for a few hours during transit, we can start the tour at Shibuya, near the Hachiko statue.

Itinerary

1

Asakusa

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Meiji Jingu Shrine

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Tsukiji Fish Market

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Akihabara

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Shibuya Crossing

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Shinjuku

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Ueno

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tokyo Footsteps Tours – Terms of Use Section 1: Booking Confirmation By booking a walking tour with Tokyo Footsteps Tours (hereinafter referred to as "TFT"), you acknowledge that your booking is confirmed and subject to the terms and conditions outlined herein. Section 2: Responsibility Disclaimer TFT provides walking tours as an intermediary service connecting customers with local guides. While we strive to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, in no event shall TFT’s liability to you for any accidents, injuries, illnesses, loss, damage, or any other liabilities incurred during the tour or while traveling to and from the tour exceed the amount of fees you paid to TFT, even if they are caused by TFT’s negligence. This limitation is not applicable in the case of TFT’s willful conduct or gross negligence. Specifically, only within above limitation shall TFT or the tour guide be responsible for any damage to personal belongings, including but not limited to phones, cameras, bags, or other items, even if the damage occurs while the guide is assisting you (such as taking your photo or holding your belongings). This includes, but is not limited to: ・Accidents while walking ・Pedestrian-related incidents ・Theft or loss of personal belongings ・Health issues or medical emergencies ・Damage to personal items (e.g., dropping a phone or camera) ・Any unforeseen circumstances By booking, you agree to participate at your own risk and assume full responsibility for your belongings. Section 3: Participant Responsibilities Customers are responsible for: ・Ensuring they are physically capable of participating in the walking tour activities. ・Following all safety instructions provided by the tour guide. ・Exercising caution when navigating pedestrian areas and public transportation. ・Managing and safeguarding their own personal belongings throughout the tour. Section 4: Cancellation and Refund Policy For cancellations, refunds, or rescheduling, please refer to Viator's cancellation policy as outlined on their platform. TFT follows Viator’s policies for these matters and encourages customers to review them carefully before making a booking. Section 5: Changes to Itinerary TFT reserves the right to modify walking tour itineraries due to unforeseen circumstances or events beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to notify customers of any significant changes as early as possible. Section 6: Liability Limitation In no event shall TFT, its affiliates, employees, agents, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to: ・Loss of profits ・Loss of data ・Loss of enjoyment ・Loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings ・Any other financial or personal losses arising from participation in our tours Section 7: Agreement Confirmation By booking a walking tour with Tokyo Footsteps Tours, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms of Use. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please feel free to contact us prior to booking. Section 8: Travel Insurance Recommendation TFT strongly recommends that all customers purchase appropriate travel insurance prior to participating in our walking tours. Travel insurance may cover unforeseen circumstances such as: ・Medical emergencies or injuries ・Accidents or health-related issues during the tour ・Loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings ・Trip cancellations or delays Please ensure that your travel insurance is valid and sufficient for the duration of your stay in Japan, and that it includes coverage for walking tours or similar activities. TFT will not be held responsible for any expenses or losses that may have been covered by insurance. Thank you for choosing Tokyo Footsteps Tours! We look forward to guiding you through Tokyo’s unique sights and experiences.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9
based on 95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Himena was very kind and...

Karen_A, Mar 2026
Himena was very kind and knowledgeable. We decided to meet at the station, since I felt confident, but got lost she was very quick in finding me and assisting me. She helped me find skin care I wanted to try and offered a lot of knowledge and facts about our stops. I definitely recommend whether you’re traveling alone or in a group. 100% worth the investment ☺️

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that our guide was able to assist you smoothly, even when navigating the station. We hope you now feel more confident using the train system during your stay in Japan. We also hope you enjoy the skincare products you discovered during the tour🙌 Thank you again for choosing Tokyo Footsteps Tours. We wish you a wonderful rest of your time in Japan with your family!

Tokyo Footsteps and Pablo Guada were wonderful! Pablo spoke Spanish, English, and Japanese. Great Experience!

Andres_M, Feb 2026
Pablo Guada was prompt and courteous. He showed me around the Asakusa area and took me to a great Ramen place to eat. I would highly recommend Tokyo Footsteps and Pablo to anyone visiting Tokyo.

Great introduction to Tokyo

Peter_G, Nov 2025
This was our first time in Japan and we booked this tour to on our first day to give us an overview of Tokyo plus some insights into how to get the most from being here (getting around, do’s and don’ts etc). Taisei spoke great English, was knowledgable and prepared to flex his program to meet our needs. He is also a charming and interesting young man. Highly recommend.

Fun day exploring

Paul_S, Oct 2025
This was a great way to experience the Meiji shrine and Tokyo subway system and Shibuya shopping district.

The tour was excellent,...

Karen_O, Sep 2025
The tour was excellent, very well organized, and the guide chisato was super friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend it.

Very helpful guide....

Justyna_H, Sep 2025
Very helpful guide. Didn't waist any minute. It was difficult to see much in just couple of hours but I recommend this tour as an intro. Guide speaks very good English and has a lot of information to share.

Best way to start our honeymoon in Japan!

Jessica_P, Jul 2025
We had an amazing tour with Himena! She brought us to all the neighborhoods we wanted to see, we got a little taste of everything (pun intended). On top of her expansive knowledge of the Japanese history and culture, she was also extremely nice and personable. Highly recommend taking this tour, especially if it’s your first visit to Tokyo.

Five Star Experience

Conor_F, Jun 2025
Awesome experience, a wonderful curated adventure hosted by Himena who is so knowledgeable. Himena is flexible to make sure the experience focuses on the priorities of the group, giving you the best possible value for your time. We enjoyed her company so much, we invited her to join us for a fun sushi lunch. Highly recommend.

Himena was a fantastic...

Greta_H, Jun 2025
Himena was a fantastic tour guide! She contacted us ahead of time and met us at our hotel lobby. She gave lots of interesting details about everything we visited, was great with our kids, and flexible to our interests. Can’t recommend this tour highly enough!

Thanks so much to Himena....

Olivia_H, Jun 2025
Thanks so much to Himena. Everyone was very communicative and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend this company to others.

Excellent start to our Tokyo stay! Highly recommend!

Devon_V, May 2025
Himena communicated with me prior to our arrival in order to plan a walking tour that would appeal to my family of 4 (including 2 teenaged daughters). Our tour was scheduled to kickstart our short stay in Tokyo and our arrival took longer than I originally planned, and then the address I gave Himena wasn’t correct. She still picked us up with a lovely smile and led us through Harajuku and Shinjuku, showing us so many points of interest we would have walked right by on our own. She explained cultural differences and showed us how to visit shrines and use the subway. It was a wonderful introduction to Tokyo, and we are thrilled to have met such a kind guide in Himena! Go Gators 🐊

A Fun, Personalized Tokyo Experience

Paula_M, Apr 2025
Taisei and Himena were super helpful right from the start, making sure the tour was personalized to exactly what I wanted to see. Himena was an amazing tour guide, so sweet, friendly, and full of knowledge about the history and culture of every place we went. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and made the whole experience fun and meaningful. If you’re looking for a tour in Tokyo, definitely go with this one. You won’t regret it!

Super well organized and enjoyable day!

Tatiana_Z, Apr 2025
Himena is a wonderful guide who goes out of her way to make your day what you want it to be. She reached out in advance and asked what we would like to do, and then created an itinerary that somehow united my 12 y/o want for shopping and Manga/Nintendo visits and my desire to see Zen gardens and the best tea spots! She is super easy going and is there to make your day pleasant so you don’t have Thank you, Himena.

Tai is the best

DAVID_R, Mar 2025
Great personal guide - created our own itinerary and we were taken to each of the locations - made navigating the metro seem easy. Tai is the best.

Thank you Himena For a Wonderful Tour!!

Fred_B, Mar 2025
We were very fortunate to get Himena as our tour guide. She was phenomenal!!! She was very knowledgeable, very responsive to customizing our tour to our interests. Himena gave us suggestions for additional s’places to visit after the tour The time spent with Himena was like spending time with a special friend.

A look around Tokyo

Michael_M, Mar 2025
Terrific knowledge from Taisei who showed us around Tokyo easily using public transport network. His messaging in the lead up to tour was outstanding and prepared an itinerary to suit us.

A Lovely and Thoughtful Guide

Patricia_B, Mar 2025
I cannot express how happy we were to spend our afternoon with Taisei Sano. We were jetlagged and tired. Taisei had already come up with some interesting spots and was a lovely and thoughtful guide. I should add that he speaks with native-level English. We never felt rushed and he was conscious of our energy levels. My wife and I were taken to some fascinating and unique spots, carefully shepherded through the necessary metro and train stations to arrive at our destinations. It could not have been easier. Did I mention that it was raining hard most of the afternoon? And he took some lovely photos of us that he sent along later. You will not be disappointed by Tokyo Footsteps and Taisei.

Best tour we’ve ever taken

Nona_L, Nov 2024
Chisato was amazing!! Can’t say enough how great she was. We let her know we walk slow and she never rushed us or hurried us along. She was informative, and loved how easily she maneuvered the subway, way new experience for us! Chisato showed us what we had told her we were interested in. 12 out of 10 stars!

A great way to explore Tokyo

Sarah_L, Nov 2024
I had a wonderful tour with Taisei that was customised to see the sites I was most interested in seeing! We were able to cover so many places during the tour and I felt I had a great introduction to Tokyo and Japanese customs on my visit ever visit! Communication was very easy upfront to ensure a customised experience!

Explore Tokyo like a native.

Teresa_p, Nov 2024
We had a great day with our guide Chi!! She helped us navigate Tokyo, and learn about the trains, the temples and fish market. We learned so much and had the best day!! The Kiyosumi Gardens the most, a perfect oasis in the city.

Best tour in Tokyo!

JoeyHiti, Oct 2024
We learned so much about the beautiful city of Tokyo, thanks to our amazing guide Tai! We saw so many great sites in a short time! I highly recommend this tour with Tai!

Fun and would do it again in the future.

michelle_e, Oct 2024
Our guide was amazing. Took us to the places my daughter wanted to see and felt he was great at engaging communication with my daughter who can be difficult.

Awesome overview of Tokyo

Jimmie_J, Sep 2024
We so enjoyed seeing the city and experiencing some out of the way places. Our guide covered a lot of territory in a small amount of time and helped us learn how to navigate the city.

Tokyo walking tour

Merete_N, Aug 2024
Our tour guide Taisei was amazing. He made our Tokyo tour a great experience! We covered so many places in our 4 hour tour allotment!

Recommend!

RaeLin_M, Jul 2024
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and flexible with our group to tailor it for us. The tour was in English. Highly recommend!

Amazing Tour Guide

LiChen_C, Jun 2024
Our tour guide Junsei from Tokyo Footsteps Tour was awesome. He communicated with me before we arrived in Tokyo, and recommended sites for us to visit accordingly. He met us at the hotel. He arrived a bit early and was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. His English was impeccable. We really liked how he organized the tour. He also made suggestions of other places to visit. I would most highly recommend Junsei to anyone who is interested in touring Tokyo.

5 star plus rating!

Cathy_G, Apr 2024
I’m extremely satisfied with this half day tour. If you are a first time visitor to Tokyo it is a must do! My guide, Taisei, was fantastic, kind and patient, and I especially appreciate that he reached out several times prior to the tour so he could develop the best itinerary for my needs. In addition to touring, he also provided invaluable insights and showed me how to navigate the complex subway system.

Definitely worth it!

joenjan168, Apr 2024
It was so nice to have Himena as our tour guide! She spoke fluent English and Japanese! She knows Tokyo very well as well cool spots to take us. She assessed and figured out what interested us. We were fortunate to have her as a tour guide for our first visit to Tokyo. It took out the stress of navigating through Tokyo!

Fantastic Half Day Tour

Abby_F, Apr 2024
Marie is AMAZING. I was nervous about Kyoto because I knew things were very spread out but she managed to take us to a part of the city and walk us from there. I was the BEST tour we’ve had from our two weeks in Asia. Highly recommend!!

Great first day in Tokyo

Patricia_G, Mar 2024
Our first day in Tokyo was a huge success thanks to our guide Junsei. First, his English is excellent since he spent time studying in the US. As we travelled around the city on the Metro he would show us on the map where we were and where we were going. We had sent a list of places we wanted to see ahead of time and we got to hit all but one. He spent time sharing the background of the shrine and temples on our itinerary. In addition we learned about the neighborhoods in Tokyo and saw the sights of anime. Very professional and friendly.

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