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Private Go As You Please Walking Tour of Tokyo
Joined 2019
If you are a first time visitor, it might be hard for you to decide what to do in Tokyo. This one-day plan is filled with the perfect places to visit in Tokyo; classic tourist attractions, historical monuments and the latest trendy spots. You can experience both traditional and modern culture of Tokyo. Let's dive right in!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel (if your hotel is out of Tokyo, this option might not be possible)
Your hotel or meeting point
Asakusa Area & Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji temple is the oldest in Tokyo. You can find traditional goods, foods, games, and fashion, you can learn about Japanese Buddhism and how to pray at temple)
Meiji-Jingu shrine
It is one of the most popular Shinto shrines in Japan where you will feel a special sacred atmosphere in a forest. This is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
A busy area for shopping, food, cat cafe, owl cafe, and hedgehog cafe. The heart of youth, diversity, technology, and culture of present Tokyo.
Omotesando & Cat Street
Omotesando's tree-lined streets are filled with beautiful shops, funky cafes and great restaurants.
Shibuya
Tokyo's Times Square. Famous Shibuya crossing and Hachiko Statue.
Shibuya or at your hotel (if your hotel is out of Tokyo, this option might not be possible)
Ending Point
Shibuya or your hotel (if your hotel is out of Tokyo, this option might not be possible)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up fee, transportation fees for guide
-Transportation fees for yourself
-Lunch/Dinner for guide and for yourself
-Snacks, drinks, souvenirs
-Admission Tickets for guide and for yourself
-Transportation cost of the guide outside of Tokyo (if you stay outside of Tokyo, such as Disneyland)
Tour Important Information
-This tour is based on public transportation, so it will involve some walking.
-Please, send a direct message to the tour guide for confirming the availability before booking
-Meiji-Jingu Shrine would be an hour walk at least, if you don't want to, please let me know in advance.
-The sightseeing spots are scattered around the big City of Tokyo, e.g. from Asakusa to Meiji Shrine would take approximately forty-five minutes. But it is also fun to be a local with me for one day.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Gulay G.
Konnichiwa!
I am Gulay, I have been working as a professional guide since 2008, and have received my training at the Department of Tourism Guidance for 4 years. I moved to Spain for one year (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) and worked as a volunteer and mentor in EVS organizations (European Voluntary Service) But then my interest in Japanese culture led me to my current carrier in Kyoto for 3 years. Guiding is my passion, I believe guiding for guests that you never met before from totally different countries is great chance to know people better to improve your skills. As your guide, I will be pleased to share my experience of guiding with you and will do my best to make your holiday a memorable one.
I am here to explain the local culture and traditions and give guests other local insights.
Reviews
“Shopping Tokyo Style”
What a fabulous time; Gulay kindly shared a history of the evolution of Tokyo, visited a beautiful Shinto shrine & had the opportunity to pray & make a wish. Then we wandered through the Main Street in Ginza before exploring the small streets with the chance to stop and appreciate the huge variety of architectural styles so perfectly integrated together. We sat & drank matcha & ate cookies whilst watching the local people enjoying their weekend away from work; waiting in lines for treats clothes, tasty snacks or at restaurants, wandering the streets in their gorgeous garb or chatting on corners with friends. We looked in on the clothes shops from vintage, to quirky & cute to luxury. Yes, I was tempted; there are things you can only see & buy in Tokyo & the design is so cool. We headed back & Gulay was so kind in helping me plan my evening & book a visit to teamlab planets & suggested I try out a ramen restaurant. It was the perfect day.
“Vintage European Drsigners. Unique Japanese Designers. This tour has it all!”
We had very little time in Tokyo and were overwhelmed by where to go. We had already taken tours of the historical parts of the city and its numerous shrines. We wanted to see modern day, high fashion Tokyo and Gulay gave us exactly that. We hit high end vintage designer stores, cool edgy Japanese designer stores, got to enjoy people watching and the fun styles on the street and the modern cool unique architecture of these fashionable neighborhoods. A great overview to counter balance our days learning about samurai, wars, etc. Gulay was lovely, helpful and flexible based on our requests. Thank you, Gulay!
“Amazing Day with Gulay !”
I requested a private tour of West Tokyo and Gulay did not disappoint. She picked me up from my hotel and took me to all my requested places and more. Do not hesitate to book with Gulay. She is very kind and personable. Our day was even better than I anticipated.
$273/ per group
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