Osaka

Private Osaka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

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Private and Personalized Experience See Osaka with a Local

From $107.89

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 to 8 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private and personalised walking tour with a passionate local
    • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
    • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
    • Tickets to any attractions
    • Gratuities (optional)

    Meeting And Pickup

    Meeting point

    • DAISO
      2-chōme-2-17 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

      (The host will be waiting in front of the shop) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Osaka Castle (Pass By)

    Nakanoshima Park (Pass By)

    Grand Front Osaka (Pass By)

    Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street (Pass By)

    Namba Yasaka Shrine (Pass By)

    Shitennoji (Pass By)

    America-mura (Pass By)

    Hozenji Yokocho (Pass By)

    Dotombori (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Meeting Point
    • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
    • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Reviews

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    Osaka With Miki
    Justin_H, Mar 2024
    We only had one day in Osaka and we told Miki to take the lead and show us Osaka. She was extremely polite, knowledgeable and fun. She showed us the whole spectrum from tourist spots to back alleys; street food to Michelin Guide restaurants.
    Best day in Osaka with Kalid!
    Cynthia_L, Mar 2024
    We had an amazing day in Osaka with our fabulous guide, Kalid. Kalid was super organized, so we moved through the city with ease and were able to see so many sights. He was so informative with the history and culture of Osaka. We enjoyed seeing Osaka Castle, the stunning views of Abeno Harukas tower, and so much more. Kalid is a great guy and we really enjoyed our time with him in Osaka.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    I'm so happy you had a great time exploring Osaka with Kalid! He's a gem, isn't he? Thanks a million for the recommendation, and we'd love to have you back for more adventures.
    Great guide
    Ailyn_Y, Mar 2024
    Our guide Maria was so friendly and showed us so much. She took us at our own pace and let us spend as long or as short a time as we wanted. Great experience
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Maria and our team are uplifted by your positive feedback. Thank you for brightening our day!
    Maria is an enthusiastic...
    Tim_N, Jan 2024
    Maria is an enthusiastic and generous host. The shrine we went to was out of the way, and she had a very detailed knowledge of it.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    We appreciate your positive review of the private and personalized tour with Maria. Your feedback truly lifts our spirits. When you plan your next trip, keep us in mind, as we have numerous hosts all around the world!
    A fulfilling day in Osaka
    Shari_R, Dec 2023
    We met Fumiko in the hotel lobby. We visited the Osaka castle and then she found us a delicious vegan, gluten free lunch! The afternoon was a whirlwind of Dotonbori, the kitchen ware street and several other locations, including this newly revitalized area now run by hippies and artists. We were exhausted and fulfilled by days end. Fumiko is a warm delightful woman.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Hi Shari, Great to hear you had a good time with Fumiko in Osaka! Thank you for your positive review—it means a lot to us.
    Don't overthink, just book it!
    Alex_Z, Nov 2023
    Osaka was overwhelming to us as we were only taking a day trip from Kyoto. There is so much to see and do. Maria made it easy. She met us in place convenient to us, had recommendations on where to go but also listened to what we were interested in, and had good communication skills. She also knew the transportation systems very well. We were thankful to have her and she was so kind and sweet!
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Grateful for your positive feedback! Maria's expert guidance, tailored recommendations, and excellent communication skills made your Osaka day trip seamless. Her kindness and knowledge of transportation added to the overall enjoyable experience.
    A fun filled day in Osaka!
    David_G, Nov 2023
    11/11/23 - Full day of sightseeing in Osaka! Our guide, Marcelo, met us by the Ferris Wheel as planned as we were arriving by cruise ship. We had communicated prior to our arrival and he customized the tour as we had requested. We were able to see many sights / areas in Osaka which included: the Osaka Castle, Tenjimbashi shopping street, JTTRD Cafe which is famous place for their artistic smoothies and were amazing! After that we went on a tour of the Umenoyado sake brewery which was also alot of fun. Our day continued with a visit to the Namba Yasaka - Dragon Shrine which is very unique. From there Marcelo showed us the Sinsekai and Dotonbori districts which are both very vibrant and crowded areas enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. We were able to enjoy some of the foods that Osaka is famous for such as octopus balls, panko crusted vegetable's on a skewer, and the Osaka pancake. Overall, a great day that was packed with fun filled activities from start to finish! We would definitely recommend this tour!
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    David, your detailed and enthusiastic feedback is truly appreciated; we're thrilled to hear that Marcelo's expert guidance and customized tour made your full day of sightseeing in Osaka packed with enjoyable activities, and we sincerely thank you for recommending the tour!
    Wonderful, hidden gems
    Forewing_L, Nov 2023
    A wonderful time with Hugo! We saw parts of Osaka that were off the beaten path, and we greatly appreciated the insight into these back alleys with great food and interesting people. Don't worry, we still saw the Osaka castle, but it was these hidden gems that really made this tour a great time.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    We're so happy that you got to see both the well-known sites like Osaka Castle and the unique local spots. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
    Great Experience
    Maree_P, Nov 2023
    Fumico was a delight to deal with she was very knowledgeable, gracious and very informative she took us to places out of the touristy areas which was great, she even went out of her way to source several items that we were wanting to purchase with great success I would highly recommend her as a private guide.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Hi Maree, Fumico and our Team at City Unscripted are touched by your positive review. Your encouragement is priceless! Think of us next time you travel, we have hosts worldwide!
    Delicious food experience with Anna
    Robyn_N, Oct 2023
    Anna was a great guide and took us to some amazing restaurants cafes and bars during the tour. She made sure that everyone was happy with the food experience.
    Short but an exciting discovery
    Ye_L, Oct 2023
    Guide Maria started to contact us right after the booking and asked us about of interests to customize the trip; also arranged the wheel chair for my son after an incident happened before trip. We got to see a glimpse of Osaka within the 3hrs of short tour which made us determined to return to discover more.
    Highly reccomend
    Robyn_H, Oct 2023
    Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, a great day. We saw parts of Osake we would never have found on our own.
    Osaka experience
    Jorge_G, Sep 2023
    We did this tour with Hugo. So if you want to go around the city with an ecclectic as he has been living in there for a long time. We did Osaka Castle, Commercial district. Very nice walk around the city.
    Great visit in Osaka
    MICHAEL_O, Sep 2023
    We had a great time visiting the city of Osaka. We learned about the different neighborhoods and how the city has changed over time. Our guide was very good at explaining and showing us around.
    Very neat walking tour of Osaka!
    William_P, Sep 2023
    Hugo was an absolute exceptional guide for our Osaka trip. He shared the beautiful history of Osaka with us (both past and recent history). He tailored the tour to our specific interests and shared stories that seemed to benign the rich history to life. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to see Osaka through the eyes of a local.
    The best guide
    neli_a, Aug 2023
    Our tour guide provided fed us with the opportunity to visit new areas of Osaka Lunch was super delicious and fun Our guide was very knowledgeable and lively We had a great time going through some back streets and visited beautiful dites
    Could of been better
    Brooke_G, Aug 2023
    We really enjoyed seeing Osaka castle and Dotonbori but that’s it. Our tour guide took us to a really good ramen place but it was lacking the history, temples, and local food that we were really wanting.
    Response from Host, Aug 2023
    Hello Brooke, I can imagine how the tour not meeting your expectations left you feeling disappointed and we’re sorry our host didn’t hit the brief. Nevertheless, it's wonderful to hear that you had a positive experience at Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. Your feedback is great, as it drives our commitment to enhancing our experiences. We've taken the initiative to contact you about your experience, and we hope you'll give us another chance. Best regards, Ruslan and the City Unscripted Team.
    Had a good time seeing kamakura with a lovely intelligent guide
    Rochelle_L, Aug 2023
    It was a lovely day seeing all the sites and I enjoyed meeting the nice guide I loved the history of the temples and seeing Buddha who was hundreds of years old
    Super friendly
    Myah_T, Jul 2023
    Aljic was super personable and friendly. As a solo traveller it's always nice to meet new people, especially locals, and have someone to laugh with. Aljic was super flexible and accommodating and really knows his food!
    Disappointed
    Meghan_D, Jul 2023
    Our guide did not reach out with the exact meeting point until we were on the way. He was late and announced in front of our kids it was because he was hungover. There was very little offered in this tour we could not have done on our own and at the end he asked for a tip. I would not recommend Marcelo as a guide to anyone.
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