Tokyo Private Tours: Authentic Experiences with Local Experts
Private tours unlike any you've experienced before. Our local experts share the stories that only locals know as they dive into history, architecture, food, religion and more. When you leave a Tokyo private tour with Context, you'll feel deeply connected to the city and its culture.
Experience the Context difference with our multifaceted approach to discovering cities: through walking tours, audio guides, and online lectures. All of our Tokyo experiences cater to travelers with a thirst for knowledge.
Our private tours provide an intimate exploration of the city’s streets, unveiling stories and sites often missed. Complementing this, our audio guides offer a rich narrative journey, perfect for independent exploration at your own pace. For a deeper dive, our engaging pre-trip talks bring to life the history, culture, and hidden secrets of each destination, all from the comfort of your home. Together, these elements create a comprehensive and enriching travel experience, unique to Context.
On private tours, our guides take you beyond the standard tourist paths, unveiling Tokyo's intriguing history, awe-inspiring landmarks, and bustling neighborhoods with a depth and insight unmatched by ordinary tours. Imagine exploring the Tokyo National Museum's stunning collections with a historian on your very own private tour, delving into the intricate world of Japanese aesthetics and design with an architect, or embarking on a day trip to witness the majestic Great Buddha of Kamakura. Learn about the history of Anime and pop culture of the city, or taste your way through the famous markets and bustling neighborhoods. Each Tokyo private tour offers you more than just a visit to a bucket-list destination; it's an immersive journey into the deeper context of the city's history.
Need help planning the your trip to Tokyo and which private tours, audio guides, and lectures are best for you? Read our guide on Discovering Asakusa, Tokyo's Historic Neighborhood or if you're traveling with kids, our guide on Things to do in Tokyo with Kids are great places to start.
What Context Tokyo Travelers Say
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We got lucky! Our guide, Tetsu met us at our hotel to guide us through a very fascinating day touring 3 older and very different Tokyo neighborhoods. He was very easy to understand as he had lived in the US for several years and spoke excellent English as well as Japanese. This is an important consideration for an 8-hour tour. He brought keen insight into the history of these neighborhoods along with how they are currently changing and the tensions they are experiencing. We stopped for a delicious lunch together and Tetsu helped us with our travel logistics for the rest of our journey within Japan. At the end of the day Tetsu returned us to our hotel lobby, something many other guides did not do. Our learning that day helped us notice things in Tokyo we would not have realized otherwise. Thank you Tetsu.
Diane
Oct. 6, 2024
We had a very fun and filling morning with Susan at this famous market. We started with a brief history of the area and then proceeded to the crowded market streets. Susan knew the market and the vendors well and gave us good explanations of what we were seeing. She was always sensitive to our comfort and timed when to stop and sit or eat. She pointed out trusted vendors for snacks and other delicacies in case we wanted to purchase for our travels. Finally, we shared a delicious sushi lunch at a “merry-go-round” sushi cafe in the market. Thank you Susan!
Diane
Oct. 6, 2024
When we met Olesia we indicated we had already been to Meiji Jingu and, since Omotesando would not open until later in the morning, we asked to substitute the nearby Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Olesia was completely amenable to our request and we set off for the garden. Little did we know that in addition to being a knowledgable guide for the shrine and architecture tour she would also be informed and passionate about the gardens. We had a beautiful morning together strolling through the greenhouses and the Japanese gardens. She was able to explain some of the plants to us and how they grow both in Japan and her home country. Thank you Olesia.
Diane
Oct. 6, 2024