Tokyo History Tour with a Local Guide, Private & Tailored to Your Interests★★★★★

Summary

What You'll Do Join a Local host who is a fellow history lover and discover a culturally rich and diverse Tokyo, seeing how the city fuses the most cutting edge, modern styles with its traditional heritage. Immerse yourself in Tokyo's culture and history through exploring famous sites as well as unique, less well-known venues whose history is known by the locals. Stroll through neighbourhoods famed for their ancient roots and learn about the different Japanese imperial eras, and then experience bustling Tokyo as it stands today. Your Local Host will personalise the experience to suit your needs and preferences, and will be able to offer local insights into the area too! Spend time getting to know your local and learn about other historically significant and interesting things to see and do in the city as well as discovering some secret local spots and hidden gems! What To Expect * Discover Tokyo with a Local Host who is passionate about history  * Explore historic neighbourhoods and famous sites * Get to know more about the periods in Japanese history that most fascinate you  * Discover hidden historic spots and hear local stories that you wouldn't find in a guidebook * See how traditional heritage still plays an important part in modern culture  * Get tips and tricks for other historic area to visit during your stay 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Unlock Tokyo’s rich history and cultural heritage and get a taste of contemporary life in the capital at the same time on this personalised experience. With a Local Host by your side, who is as passionate about history as you are, discover the secrets of Tokyo’s past as you explore together and see how the city’s history has helped shape it into the vibrant and modern metropolis it is today. Discover iconic historic attractions as well as getting a little off the beaten path, and see how the fusion of traditional and contemporary has helped to create the city's unique culture.

What’s included?

  • Private and personalised experience

  • 3 hours with a Local Host

  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

  • What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Tickets to any attractions

  • Transportation costs

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

City Unscripted Tokyo

About operator:

Some people live in a city, some people live for the city. They are curious about where they live, and never want to stop exploring, and discovering the hidden gems that - to the uncurious mind - remain hidden. City Unscripted believes you should see the city with these people, and so we connect curious travellers with equally curious hosts. We exist to give travellers truly personal connections to cities, offering an alternative to the old, predictable world of tour guides. With a network of 1400+ hosts in 40 cities across the world, City Unscripted personally matches each guest to the right host, who creates an experience personalised just for them. This way, no two experiences are the same. The hosts are here to be the guests’ open-minded, passionate and knowledgable friend who can’t wait to show off their home. The service is trustworthy, safe and secure as each host is individually verified, who always check in with their guest before each experience to understand their needs.

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