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Private Osaka Tour: Personalized Local Experience
4.9
162 Ratings
Osaka
Embark on a private 4-hour tour in Osaka with a local guide. Enjoy a personalized and flexible experience tailored to your interests. Explore the city at your own pace and discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Embark on a private 4-hour tour in Osaka with a local guide. Enjoy a personalized and flexible experience tailored to your interests. Explore the city at your own pace and discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Osaka Castle - The tour will begin with a visit to Osaka Castle, following a pleasant walk through the expansive park that surrounds it. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of its significant history, closely tied to Japan’s past. If desired, the tour can include entry into the castle, which houses a museum dedicated to Hideyoshi…
- Osaka Castle - The tour will begin with a visit to Osaka Castle, following a pleasant walk through the expansive park that surrounds it. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of its significant history, closely tied to Japan’s past. If desired, the tour can include entry into the castle, which houses a museum dedicated to Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a pivotal figure in Japan’s history.
- Dotombori District - Despite its popularity among tourists, the Dotombori district offers much to explore, including the iconic “running man” in the heart of Namba, the entertainment hub. The tour will provide a comprehensive look at this vibrant area, ensuring a memorable experience.
- Kuromon Market - The guide will enthusiastically introduce the unique street food market of Kuromon. From local delicacies to fugu (poisonous fish) and shellfish stalls, this visit promises to be a culinary delight. As this is a customized tour, there is an option to stop for a meal based on the guide’s recommendations, if desired.
- Shinsekai - The Shinsekai district, known for its distinctive working-class history and architecture, will be thoroughly explored. There is an option to sample a local specialty, if desired.
- America-mura - Discover the American district in Osaka, a trendy area favored by local youth. The tour will include a visit to “Triangle Park,” a vibrant gathering spot for all ages. Participants will enjoy a stroll through this eclectic district, where modernity meets hidden sanctuaries.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour (additional transport at own cost)
- Customizable experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Guided walking tour (additional transport at own cost)
- Customizable experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Knowledgeable local guide
What's Not Included
- Osaka castle attraction tickets (¥600)
- Food and drinks
- Transport fee
- Shitennoji Attraction Tickets (¥400)
- Osaka castle attraction tickets (¥600)
- Food and drinks
- Transport fee
- Shitennoji Attraction Tickets (¥400)
Additional Information
We offer you a totally private and personalized visit according to your tastes and desires.
We take care of picking you up directly at your hotel in order to put you in the best conditions.
The visit will be at your own pace, if you particularly like a place, we can stop where you want and when you want!
Are you looking for a particular figurine or…
We offer you a totally private and personalized visit according to your tastes and desires.
We take care of picking you up directly at your hotel in order to put you in the best conditions.
The visit will be at your own pace, if you particularly like a place, we can stop where you want and when you want!
Are you looking for a particular figurine or something to buy? Want to eat like a local? Want to maximize your day and soak up Osaka? Or do you simply want to learn more about Japan by spending the day alongside a local?
Allow us the privilege of guiding you and making your day a moment that will remain in your memory.
Location
Osaka Castle
1-1 Osakajo,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(162 Ratings)
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Mark_c
Jul 22, 2025
khalid is an excellent... - khalid is an excellent tour guide, he knew everything we wanted to know about on our tour his english was great
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Carmenghia05
Jul 17, 2025
Insightful, laidback tour to ease into Osaka (like a local)! - I booked this tour for our 1st day in Osaka, because I wanted to be able to get our bearings in a new city and ask a local guide for help to figure out how to navigate ourselves for the rest of our trip. Hugo was extremely kind and generous with his knowledge and flexibly tailored our tour to meet our needs (I asked in advance if it was possible to seek Hugo’s guidance with some key things), while still touring us through Osaka’s main attractions. Hugo’s thoughtful and laid back approach to his tours, was a great way to ease into Osaka life (like a local!) Thanks for a great day Hugo!
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Fscaron
Jul 5, 2025
Osaka avec Hugo - Hugo is above all very friendly and knows the city very well. He knew how to take us to tourist places and make us discover small pearls hidden everywhere. I repeat: he knows the city very well! Merci Hugo!
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Fernando_a
Jun 28, 2025
Excellent way to get to know Osaka - It is a walking tour, transportation between places to visit can be by taxi or public transportation (cost not included).
Hugo was and incredibly kind and knowlegable guide. We visited the castle and a couple of the most iconic neighborhoods (4 hr tour). We had a very good insight of local life in Osaka. Completely worthy.
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Elvin_a
Jun 11, 2025
The best of Osaka in 4 hours with Hugo - We met our guide, Hugo, in front of the hotel. As it was our first day in Japan, he helped us and explained how the IC card works to travel by train and to pay for other things. We traveled by Metro to visit Osaka Castle and walk the streets of Osaka. We stopped for some kushikatsu at Kushikatsu Daruma, and learned from Hugo the story about the angry mascot outside the restaurant. I wish we had more time to visit more places in Osaka and learn more from Hugo.
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Chris
Jun 8, 2025
Awesome! - Awesome experience! Took us all over and helped us navigate trains. The tour had a great pace and he was very informative. Wish we had more time in the end!
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Caley_c
Jun 7, 2025
Hugo did a great job... - Hugo did a great job tailoring the tour for our mixed group including seniors and kids! We fit a lot into 4 hours but it wasn't frantic. Enjoyed meeting him and seeing more of Osaka!
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Anonymous
May 21, 2025
Incredible tour! - We had an incredible day exploring Osaka with our guide, Hugo! From the moment we met, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun. He brought the rich history of Osaka Castle to life with interesting facts and stories we wouldn’t have known otherwise. Hugo also guided us through the colorful Shinsekai district, pointing out hidden gems and local favorites we would’ve missed on our own. His passion for the city really shines, and he made sure the tour was tailored to our interests. Highly recommend Hugo if you want a memorable and personal experience in Osaka!
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Sebastie
May 18, 2025
A great visit, complete and unusual! - We traveled with family (10 people, with a young child), and Hugo was able to adapt perfectly to our group in terms of organization, it was great! Osaka Castle, small hidden alleys, very good restaurant addresses, karaoke tour but also days outside the city, in Kyoto and Nara in particular... Every day of the visit allowed us to discover the city's must-sees and surroundings, but also the most secret corners, and to know more about history and Japan and the local and unusual anecdotes Hugo has the art of telling!
In short we had an exciting stay and we loved our guide! To do again if we return, without hesitation!
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Road797778
Jul 17, 2025
Specifically according to what you want and above expectations! - Hugo was fantastic! Friendly knowledgeable and went out of his way to make this tour personalized and enjoyable Thank you!
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