City Tours in Tokyo: Choosing Between 5

1.Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106Our pick

Build your Tokyo day around places such as Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Shinjuku, and Akihabara. Your English- or Japanese-speaking guide meets you at your hotel, leads you by foot and public transport, and adjusts the pace to your interests. Guides such as Fumiko, Kenji, Atsushi, and Yumi have helped visitors understand both Tokyo’s famous sights and daily life.

“We had a great tour with Michi who was really friendly and gave us lots of interesting information along the way. We were able to specify exactly where we wanted to go and he also made some recommendations that were great. He was happy to wait while we browsed in some shops along the way. He goes at a good steady walking pace and 4 hours was a great length of time. This was a fantastic way to spend our first morning in Tokyo and navigating the Metro with our guide to help. We would definitely recommend Michi and this tour.”

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2.3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 435 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

See Tokyo from the saddle on a three-hour ride from Shiba Park to Shibuya. English-speaking guides such as Naoki, KJ, Atsu, and Rinto lead small groups past Zojo-ji Temple, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Akasaka Palace, Cat Street, and Shibuya Crossing. Choose a Bianchi or Fuji cross bike, or an e-bike if hills and distance concern you.

“Great tour by Rikuu who safely guided us through the streets of Tokyo. He answered all of our questions well and was overall very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see the most of Tokyo in a short morning.”

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3.Day Private City Tour of Tokyo with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Tokyo in a private air-conditioned car for up to three people. Your English-speaking driver can adjust the day around sights such as Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street, and Tokyo Skytree. Drivers including Vohra, Mazz, Faris, and Miae have received strong praise for friendly service, photos, and flexible routing.

“Got to see many sites in Tokyo. Vohra was our tour guide. He took amazing photos of us, always on the lookout for the perfect spots. Would recommend to anyone who is pressed for time and wants to see the highlights of Tokyo. Would recommend doing the tour 7-3pm to escape the crowds.”

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4.Tokyo City Tour by Private Car & English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, Odaiba, and Shibuya Crossing, then choose Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower. Guides such as Hadi, Zubi, Ali, and Mohid tailor the day to your group.

“Sath is a wonderful guide! If you have a limited time to get to know Tokyo, this is the tour for you. You get to know the most important places in the city. We had a incredible experience.”

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5.Private City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours

This private eight-hour tour takes up to five people around Tokyo by vehicle, with hotel pickup and a flexible route. Guide Ahmad, also listed as Ahmed, can adjust the day to your interests and walking needs. Expect major sights including Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Harajuku.

“The tour was good the guide had great knowledge of the area and was attentive to our needs. He adjusted the tour as we went and always listened to what we wanted to see”

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