Jochen R.
“Tolle Führung mir sympathischem Guide”
Super sympatisch. Erstklassiges deutsch. Pfiffig, humorvoll, flexibel, aufgeschlossen. Bei einer Pause und einem großen Bier (auch für Frau Rie) haben wir uns unterhalten über gesellschaftliche und energiepolitische Themen. Sehr offen und interessiert.
Günter K.
“9 Stunden mit Yuki”
Yuki hat uns vom Hotel abgeholt und wir haben mit ihr 9 informative, interessante, abwechslungsreiche,kurzweilige Stunden verbracht! Nicht nur die japanische Geschichte und Kultur, sondern auch Vieles aus dem Alltagsleben hat sie uns vermittelt! Yuki ist eine ganz besonders nette, kompetente, herzliche, lustige Führerin! Sie hat sich 5 Sterne verdient! DANKE YUKI! ️️️️️️️
Silvia C.
“Wonderful Introduction To Tokyo! ”
We had a great experience with Kody and Rene. On our first day, they took us to the Ghibli Museum and the Open Air Architecture Museum. We loved our lunch that day of tempura and soba noodles -- a restaurant that we would not have gone to without our guides. On our second day, we went to Nikko. We stopped at the water fall and toshogu shrine. We had a very nice lunch that day. Going to Nikko and specifically to Toshogu, was something we really wanted to do. We are very grateful that they were able to take us. On our last day Yoshi joined us as Rene was unable to join. He was a nice addition to the group. We went to the old fish market, where Kody was able to explain the different kinds of fish. After that we decided to change our schedule and make our way to the Shibuya crossing. We really appreciated the flexibility. We then went to have sushi at a very nice spot that we enjoyed. We visited one last shrine and then had coffee before we finished our tour. Overall, they always were punctual and polite. They were able to explain everyday Japanese life. We also thought having a second person in the car was a plus, because, when the driver couldn't find a parking place, we were still able to get out of the car and do what we have to do. We also appreciated that Kody took us to very cute and cozy coffee shops. Good coffee and nice people. Overall we had a very lovely experience. We recognize that we were a group of three with different interests, and some of us would have appreciated more history of Tokyo as this was our first visit, however, we could have also been vocal about that interest and we were not. We will definitely be recommending Kody to everyone else we know who is visiting Tokyo!
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Head towards the overlooked gems of this global wonder with a Tokyoite, and embark on a private guided tour curated and tailored to your interests. Tucked away in the Yanaka district, your tour guide can lead you through layered alleys adorned with traditional houses, as you savor the nostalgic atmosphere and discover hidden temples like Tenno-ji.
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Yes, especially if it's your first time traveling to Tokyo. The capital city is fast-paced, from the crowded streets of Shibuya and Akihabara to the fashion-conscious Harajuku district. Guides help you understand the layers of Japanese and Tokyo culture that you'd otherwise miss out on. They also break the heavy language barrier as our guides are multilingual. Most importantly, guides take away the hassle of planning every detailed step of your tour. Are you ready to get started? These Tokyo Tours are waiting.
Yes, hiring a private personal guide in Tokyo is simple, and you don't need to be in a tour group to enjoy the comfort, convenience, and knowledge that tour guides provide. To get a GoWithGuide Tokyo experience, head to our Tokyo local guides page and start planning your Tokyo takeover.
On average, 3–4 days in Tokyo is perfect, so you can see all the major attractions and still discover the city's many hidden gems and local hotspots. If you're in a time crunch, these Tokyo Day Tours give the best of Tokyo in 8–10 hours.
Yes, you can, but it can become overwhelming quite quickly. To get the most out of your trip, it's best to go on a few guided tours before solo-touring the country. This way, you can familiarize yourself with local customs, practices, culture, transportation, and language.
To weigh the pros and cons, check out this article: Hiring A Guide In Japan: Pros and Cons.
Most Tokyo tours run from 100-600 USD per group, depending on where you're going, what the tour includes (drinks, lunch, tickets) or excludes, and whether private transportation is available. For a rough guide of what a GoWithGuide day tour of Tokyo would cost you, check out the Tokyo Private Tours page. GWG tours are customizable, so you decide what your tour package will look like.
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