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15 Private Tours of Tokyo with Your Own Guide

190 tours  ·  from $19 a head

A private guide turns the subway map from a puzzle into a route, and walks you into the places with no English sign. The 15 below differ on hours, transport and price per group.

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Asakusa and Sensoji: a useful start in old Tokyo
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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

1.Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,902 reviews · from $155Our pick

Spend about six hours with a government-licensed English-speaking guide, choosing 3 or 4 Tokyo sights to suit your interests. Expect a walking tour linked by public transit, with options from Sensoji and the Imperial Palace grounds to Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Tsukiji. Your guide can also explain local customs and help you get your bearings.

“We had a wonderful tour guide and amazing experience for our first day in Tokyo! Very knowledgeable , fun guide that was in touch with what we wanted to see and modified. We wouldn’t have covered as much ground on our own !”

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Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator) - Lake Kawaguchi gives Fuji room to show itself
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Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

2.Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,910 reviews

Set out from Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, then choose a Fuji and Hakone route or focus on Mt. Fuji’s surroundings. Possible stops include Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, Hakone Shrine and the mountain’s 5th Station. Guides such as Israr, Maz and Bajwa have been praised for their flexibility and photo-stop advice.

“Our guide, Areeb, was very interesting and answered all our numerous questions. Van very comfortable. We could spend more time at some places and less at others. Lunch in a good familial restaurant. Mount Fuji was fully visible that day!! WRead more”

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day) - Markets, crossings, and modern Tokyo
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Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)

3.Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $145

Build a private Tokyo walking tour around your interests, from Senso-ji and Meiji Jingu to Akihabara, Shibuya, and traditional gardens. Guides such as Akari, Lax, and Yosuke have helped visitors shape flexible routes, find suitable food, and learn to use Tokyo’s trains. Tours last about 2 to 8 hours; transport and meals are extra.

“We had a great tour with Kentaro. He was super knowledgeable and personable, and made it fun, easy, and educational. He was very flexible and made all the deviations we desired, making it a super helpful and fun tour for us. Great way to sRead more”

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Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable) - Chureito Pagoda: the postcard view with a climb
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Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

4.Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,470 reviews

Travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle to Lake Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and other Fuji-area sights. You can shape the day around views, village visits, or photography, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver. An early start can help you avoid weekend traffic, but Fuji views depend on the weather.

“We had an amazing day trip to Mt Fuji! Hassan picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and explained to us what we where doing and what places he suggested we visit, always letting us know that we where in charge and we could visit what we wanted. He took us to some beautiful places to take pictures with the mountain and as the day progressed the view of the mountain stoped cooperating with us and we could no longer see it but Hassan tried his best to give us better views, when we decided that it was just not a good day for mt. Fuji pictures…”

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Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day - Hamarikyu Gardens and the Imperial Palace
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Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

5.Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · from $159

Plan a four- or eight-hour private Tokyo tour with an English-speaking guide, choosing sights such as Tsukiji, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, or Yanaka. You can travel by train and subway or select private transport. Guides including Shuhei, Roy, Keiji, and Sabina have helped guests tailor days around food, history, shopping, literature, and different walking needs.

“Yuki could not have been a better guide and friend. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, welcoming and informed. Went above and beyond expectations. Flexible with planning and scheduling. It was a great first day introduction to a completely unknown to us city. Would strongly recommend the tour, and Yuki as your guide”

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Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Choose two or three stops, not a dozen
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Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6.Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,394 reviews · from $109

Spend four hours on a private walking tour with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing two or three Tokyo sights that fit your interests. Your guide can help with public transport and local context, from shrine customs to Shibuya’s famous crossing. Admission, transit fares, food, and a private vehicle are not included.

“The experience was exactly what we wanted in a tour. Our guide new the city layout, History and showed things we would have missed on our own. Katsu-San was very friendly and watched out for travels on subway. Overall a great introduction to Tokyo.”

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day - Sensō-ji and Asakusa: start with old Tokyo
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Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

7.Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · from $145

Explore Tokyo on foot and by metro with a private local guide, choosing two or three stops on a four-hour outing or four to five on an eight-hour day. Possible sights include Tsukiji’s outer market, Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya Crossing. Hotel pickup is offered, and a private vehicle is available for an extra fee.

“I had an incredible experience on the tour, thanks to my guide, Osamu. From beginning to end, he made the day feel easy, meaningful, and tailored to what I wanted to see. We started at Sensoji Temple and the surrounding Asakusa area. Osamu shared the history behind the temple and the neighborhood in a way that brought the traditions to life. I appreciated how he pointed out small cultural details I never would’ve noticed on my own. Next, we headed to Harajuku, offering a complete shift into Tokyo’s modern, creative side. The neighborhood’s trendy shops, bold architecture, and luxury brands created a vibrant contrast to the calm of Sensoji. Osamu…”

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Tokyo, Shaped Around You: A Private Experience with a Local - Kappabashi or the Skytree district
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Tokyo, Shaped Around You: A Private Experience with a Local

8.Tokyo, Shaped Around You: A Private Experience with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $107

Meet a City Unscripted local for a private, 2- to 5-hour walking tour shaped by your interests. You might focus on Asakusa and Yanaka, Shibuya and Harajuku, or markets and local food. Hosts such as Shoko, Tomo, Apy, and Toshi have led these experiences, but your guide and route are assigned after booking. Transit, food, and entry fees cost extra.

“Our guide, Shoko, was AWESOME!!! She was highly communicative before our tour in order to prepare a tour around exactly what we wanted to see. We got to see lots of places off the beaten path!! Even after the tour was over she put tRead more”

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Mt Fuji Private Tour with English speaking driver - Starting in Asakusa, returning to the same spot
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Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

9.Mt Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Mt. Fuji area by private air-conditioned vehicle from Tokyo. Stops may include Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, and shrines, with room to adjust the route. The ropeway costs extra, lunch is not included, and drivers such as Vohra, Shaz, and Abdul have helped visitors find photo spots.

“My family and I had a great tour of Mt Fuji with Abdul! Abdul is a very knowledgeable guide and took us to great spots where we could see Mt. Fuji and he also took the best pictures for us. It was super easy to communicate with him before and during the tour. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a private tour experience!”

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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver - Lakes and villages offer a slower Fuji day
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

10.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 824 reviews

Travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then shape your day around Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Possible stops include Lake Yamanaka, Owakudani, the Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine. Ask about the optional 5th Station and prioritize your must-sees before setting out.

“It was amazing trip around Fuji. The driver was very flexible (but also realistic in terms of traffic). We have booked a car for 5 pax, it was pleasant and elegant. We saw all places we wanted, but also some more places recommended by our driver and guide.”

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Tokyo Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo! - Takeshita Street and Omotesando: Two Sides of Fashion Tokyo
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Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

11.Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · from $99

Spend about seven hours crossing Tokyo with a private English-speaking guide, from Meiji Shrine and Harajuku’s fashion streets to Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Senso-ji in Asakusa. Public transport links the stops, and the route can be customized if you contact the guide two weeks ahead. Lunch, transport, and some entrance fees cost extra.

“Meg, our guide, was very helpful in navigating Tokyo and the public transportation system, including getting us back to our hotel after the tour. She showed us a shrine, and a temple and told us about each religion. She also took us to trendy parts of Tokyo and showed us people, streets and stores we would not have seen without her. She picked out a lunch place and helped us order and took us to a pop up Team Lab installation. We concluded the day at the Tokyo Tower. It was a delightful long day.”

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Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van - Tokyo Skytree: budget for the view
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Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van

12.Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews

See Tokyo’s headline sights in a private car or van for up to five, with pickup and drop-off in the city’s 23 wards. You can adjust the day to your interests, from Senso-ji and Tsukiji to Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing. Your English-speaking driver offers travel advice, but guided commentary is not guaranteed unless you book the guide upgrade.

“Our driver today was amazing. He was so friendly and gave us great ride in Tokyo. We really enjoyed the tour. Thanks for the wonderfull expirience!”

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Tokyo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide - Choose the Tokyo you want to meet
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Tokyo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

13.Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 533 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53Best value

Set your own pace on a private Tokyo walking tour lasting two to eight hours. Your guide contacts you beforehand to plan around your interests, then helps you explore on foot and by public transport. Routes can include places such as Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Akihabara, with practical help on trains, local customs, and what to see next.

“Cristiano was a very accommodating guide and ensured that we got to see everything that we had on our list. He navigated us through the subway system and made it easier for my husband, who has medical issues, to get around. I would certainly recommend Cristiano for a guide around Tokyo.”

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Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur - Tokyo Skytree: big views, separate ticket
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Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur

14.Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Tokyo in a private vehicle for up to four people. Your English-speaking chauffeur shares context between stops and can adapt the route to your interests. Expect classics such as Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, and Shibuya, with Skytree entry and meals at your own expense.

“Wonderful Private Tour. Our chauffeur was punctual, professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about Tokyo. The car was spotless and comfortable, and we were able to see all the main highlights at our own pace. Perfect way to explore the city in comfort and style. Highly Recommended.”

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Tokyo: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Walking and transit are part of the day
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Tokyo: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

15.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 469 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

This private Tokyo tour pairs you with an English-speaking local guide such as Miwa, Momo, or Rika. Choose a two- to eight-hour outing, then plan together around temples, markets, major sights, or quieter neighborhoods. You’ll travel on foot and by public transport, with hotel pickup in central Tokyo or a meeting point you arrange.

“My host, Momo, was exceptional in every respect. We went to some wonderful places including the Shinto Shrine and Buddha temple, the markets and lots of interesting little alley ways and along the way she explained in detail so much about life in Japan. She was warm, funny, informed and an absolute pleasure to be with. I had a lovely morning.”

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