A magical day with a top-tier guide - I unknowingly booked a private tour and was surprised but I could not have imagined spending it with a better person. The private tour was perfect, allowed me to explore at my own pace, and have a natural pace to the day, which is sometimes difficult when you have a strict schedule in group tours. Virgil is knowledgable and thoughtful, curious about the world and people which added so much personalization to this tour. Kamakura is such a beautiful little city with a rich history, and Virgil brought that to life.

Full of history and symbolism - Virgil was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and very sweet he made sure we arrive in time because I got lost.

Great day with Virgil - Virgil went above and beyond for us. I was very frustrated with the transportation system and he gave us great recommendations and instructions. He is very knowledgeable and patient. Loved the tour and my husband and myself learned a lot. Barbara

A great guide for the sights in Kamakura - Virgil was a fantastic guide giving interesting details of the various places we visited, while offering flexibility to visit other sights on our own to maximize time. Thank you Virgil.

Great tour, outstanding guide - This tour was exactly what I was looking for. Tours that I previously took at different locations were big group tours that were enjoyable, but limited in information provided due to group size. This was one on one with just my husband and I. Virgil is very knowledgeable about the history of the locations that we visited. He also told us about little known details that we wouldn’t have known from any brochures. We visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, the great Buddha, and Hasedera temple. He also suggested a small soba restaurant for lunch where they make their own soba noodles. Delicious and worth a visit on its own. If you are unsure whether you want to book this tour, book it. You won’t be disappointed.

Great day! - I can see why Virgil gets only 5-star ratings - he is the best! Super guide, fascinating personal story, flexible in handling our slow walking, great lunch - a perfect day!

Fun and fascinating! - My young adult son and I did indeed have a fun and also fascinating afternoon with Virgil in Kamakura. We were also blessed with sunshine and although the town was packed as it was a Sunday and during a long weekend, Virgil expertly navigated us to the main attractions and shared his expert knowledge. He was professional, personable and kind.

Kamakura Magic - This tour was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Incredibly informative history and background on Kamakura, and we hit all the highlights. Virgil is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met and has become a close friend. You should not miss this tour as this is a hidden gem!

A fun and informative day exploring Kamakura - We had an amazing day exploring Kamakura with Virgil. He is very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and informative not only for us but for our boys (ages 12 and 10) as well. They said it was the best tour they have ever had. We would highly recommend this tour.

Great immersion into Kamakura history and lore - I could not rave more highly about the tour with Virgil. Virgil has immersed himself in the history of the temples and shrines found in Kamakura and knows some hidden gems (where most tourists don’t go). You may need to book him for 2 days, if you want to have the time to explore all he has to offer. He is able to reveal some of the stories of rivalry and bloodshed that were part of ongoing struggles for power through the eras of Japanese history and shed light on the transitions that led to modern Japan. He’s a lovely human on top of it all. Virgil was also a godsend in helping us navigate other aspects of our Japan journey to Kamakura - so he helped keep my stress low. 5 stars. We had trouble booking through the TripAdvisor site. Nothing to do with Virgil. So if you have issues getting payment methods accepted by TripAdvisor, I recommend persevering by calling them, and, if necessary, having them give you Virgil’s direct email contact.