Tokyo Private Tour: Explore Modern and Historic

Discover Tokyo’s charm with a private 4-hour tour in English or Spanish. Customize your itinerary and explore modern and historical sites with expert guides.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Asakusa - Asakusa Sensoji Temple, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Also known as Senso-ji, this ancient Buddhist temple is the oldest and most revered in Tokyo, drawing millions of visitors each year with its historical significance and vibrant atmosphere.
  • **Meiji Jingu…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup
  • English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Bicycle use
  • Private transportation
  • Travelers are responsible for covering their own public transportation fees and entrance fees.
  • Airport pickup is not included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Hello! With our team having personally led over 400 tours, we offer a hands-on approach to every journey, ensuring travelers have an unforgettable experience. Join our private tours to discover both the modern and historical aspects of Tokyo. Our aim is for you to leave with a deeper understanding of Tokyo’s unique character and culture by the end of…

Location
Asakusa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Peter_g
Nov 2, 2025
Great introduction to Tokyo - 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.
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Sofiamk6222mr
Oct 29, 2025
Amazing private tour of Tokyo! - This private tour was perfect for our first time in Tokyo! It was very flexible, and our guide adjusted the schedule based on our pace and interests. The guide spoke Spanish, English, and Japanese, which made everything so easy and enjoyable for us. We were able to visit all the places we wanted to see, and the guide was extremely helpful throughout the day, even though we were traveling with our 6-year-old child. Taking the subway was also a great experience, as it gave us a real feeling of how people move around Tokyo. We had a wonderful day and learned so much about the city. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tokyo for the first time!
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412anastasiay
Oct 26, 2025
Book with Taisei for a 5-Star Tokyo Tour! - We had a whirlwind day in Tokyo before boarding a cruise and wanted to see as much of the city as possible. Taisei made it happen! He arrived right on time and immediately asked whether we wanted to focus on the historic or modern parts of the city. We said both, and off we went! In one unforgettable day, he guided us through Omoide Yokocho, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, Akihabara, Ueno, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and Golden Gai. Taisei is fully bilingual (he lived in the U.S. during elementary and middle school) and shared fascinating insights about each stop along the way. His mastery of Tokyo’s incredibly complex subway system (nearly 700 stations!) was a total lifesaver. We were able to cover so much ground without wasting time trying to navigate by ourselves. He has good dining recommendations too; the restaurant he told us to try for udon noodles was absolutely delicious. If you’re short on time but want to experience the traditional AND modern sides of Tokyo, definitely book a tour with Taisei. A true 5-star experience!
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T9030ysmirak
Oct 26, 2025
Loved exploring Tokyo with a knowledgeable guide! - I was on a business trip to Tokyo and only had one full day to go sightseeing. I wanted to make the most of my limited time, so I booked a tour with Tokyo Footsteps Tours. My tour guide was completely bilingual and had excellent knowledge of Japan. It was fascinating to learn about the culture and history while exploring the city. There’s so much to see in Tokyo, and I hope to come back next year during the cherry blossom season to spend more time sightseeing. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore Tokyo but doesn’t know where to start!
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T200fmbenjamint
Oct 26, 2025
Made Our First Trip to Tokyo Unforgettable! - We joined this tour in Tokyo as a family, and it was our first time visiting the city. Our tour guide spoke fluent English and helped us navigate the subway, which made everything so easy! We definitely wouldn’t have been able to explore on our own without his help. He showed us not only the famous spots but also the local side of Tokyo, which we really appreciated. We booked the 4-hour tour, but time flew by so quickly! Next time, we’ll definitely book the 6-hour tour. Thank you again for making our Tokyo trip so memorable!
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Heleno925
Oct 16, 2025
Delightful first taste of Tokyo. - Himena is an excellent guide. Her English is faultless. She is delightful and engaging. Her knowledge of Tokyo is exemplary. She contacted us before hand to confirm our tour and made plans to meet our requests. We had a great experience in the city on our first morning. We would thoroughly recommend this activity.
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Angie_s
Oct 13, 2025
I absolutely recommend this tour - First of all I must say that as a Latina it is beautiful to be able to find this type of tour in your language. Patty was our guide and the truth is that not only was she kind, friendly and providing information, but she is an excellent human being who always strived to provide us with the best experiences, she took beautiful photos and I must say that although my mother is a lady of 80 years, Patty had all the patience and attention. Thank you! I highly recommend taking the tour which is also customizable... rating? 10 out of 10✨
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Saraalonso2
Oct 7, 2025
A must do tour on your first trip day in Tokio - Going through Tokio was so easy with this tour. We spent between 3-4 hours. I thought I was not able to do much because Tokio is so big. I highly recommend it at the beginning of the trip to do this tour because not only we visited 3-4 different areas by metro was fast and close to each other but also we got the recommendations to what we could do ourselves.
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Paul_s
Oct 4, 2025
Fun day exploring - This was a great way to experience the Meiji shrine and Tokyo subway system and Shibuya shopping district.
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Brizgz
Oct 26, 2025
Disappointing experience - We hired a private tour waiting for a personalized visit and cultural or historical explanations of the agreed places, but it was not. During the four hours the guide offered hardly any information and simply accompanied us from one point to another without explaining anything about the market or the palace. Even in the market there was no description about the food or its history. Overall, it was an unprofessional experience and not recommended.
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From $42
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).