This page introduces recommended tours in Osaka. Prices and service details are easy to understand.
We also introduce things you should prepare for when going on a tour.
Introducing Recommend Tours in Osaka
Tour around Osaka’s symbol “Osaka Castle”
| Price | $78.25～ |
| Duration | 4 h |
| Live guide | English |
What’s included
- Private tour
- Tour guide
- Costs required for the guide during the tour
Itinerary
4-chōme-1-32 Ōtemae, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Stop:60 minutes
Stop:10 minutes
Stop:10 minutes
Stop:15 minutes
Stop:70 minutes
Stop:10 minutes
1 Chome-2 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Review
Reviewed: Apr 2024
Hiroko Ohashi was a great guide. He taught us a lot of knowledge. She is very passionate about Osaka and it was great to interact with her. She truly felt like a friend. Throughout the museum tour, she recommended other activities to us. After the tour, we went to see a Bunraku show! It was a really nice experience and well worth the money.
Reviewed: Mar 2024
From the time of confirmation to meeting our tour guide Rhe, we were told where to meet and what to do. We were informed in detail, including what to expect.
Reviewed: Jun 2023
Akiko was a great tour guide and spoke good English. We learned a lot about the history of Osaka and the tour of Osaka Castle was also amazing. She was kind enough to take pictures of us and knew where to get good pictures. Highly recommend this tour.
Reviewed: Apr 2023
Our guide met us at the Osaka Museum of History and told us about the background of the castle and the role it played in the history of Japan’s Shogunate. After that we went to the castle. The castle was large and very impressive. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions as expected. The guide took us to the Dotonbori area and let us experience delicious cutlet dishes. He gave it to me.
Private half-day walking tour of unusual places in Osaka city
| Price | $81.72～ |
| Duration | 4 h |
| Live guide | English French Spanish |
What’s included
- Fluent English (or language of your choice) guide (private if selected)
Itinerary
3-chōme-2-17 Tanimachi
This meeting place is from where you get off the train. It takes about 10 minutes to find it.
Stop:60 minutes
Stop:30 minutes
Stop:30 minutes
Stop:30 minutes
Stop:30 minutes
1 Chome-9 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Review
Reviewed: Apr 2024
Great tour with knowledgeable tour guide! I looked forward to every moment! Highly recommended for travelers who want to get a taste of Osaka’s atmosphere and major tourist spots.
Reviewed: Apr 2024
I was able to see more sights than I expected. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, humorous and professional. One of the best small tours we have ever traveled and hired a guide for. Kevin was awesome!!!
Reviewed: Apr 2024
We enjoyed a great walking tour with an English speaking guide. They gave us historical information while showing us around interesting places. This is a big city, so it would have been difficult for them to manage it on their own. The guide was awesome!!!!!
Reviewed: Apr 2024
It was a great experience. Since we had limited time, we were able to see a lot of the places we wanted to see. Damien was great and very knowledgeable.
Private Osaka Tour with Government Licensed Guide and Vehicle
| Price | $774.13～ |
| Duration | 6 h |
| Live guide | Japanese English |
What’s included
- Government approved guide
- Vehicle with air conditioner
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- fuel surcharge
- Parking Fee
Itinerary
Stop: 90 minutes
Stop: 60 minutes
Stop: 60 minutes
Stop: 60 minutes
Review
Reviewed: Oct 2023
This Osaka private tour was the last of our Japan trip. After traveling around Japan for 2 weeks, our guide had to be very creative to impress us with something special. Our lovely guide, Yuko-san, did just that, politely and brilliantly. She picked out the best things about Osaka, its people, and its customs. She was very interactive with us and adjusted the time and location to suit our needs. The best guide in Osaka is Yuko Kishihara. I applaud her.
Reviewed: May 2023
Mr. Yama was the best. He had a great sense of humor, was very informative, and was very accommodating to our wants and needs. By walking for half a day, I was able to experience not only the history and landmarks, but also the sights, sounds, smells, and people of Osaka. In short, I got to experience the good, the bad, and the ugly. Mr. Yama, you did a great job!
Reviewed: Apr 2023
We took a private tour with our guide Hiro. It was very educational and accommodating to our needs. It was fun meeting Hiro and the tour was great. It involves a lot of walking, so if you have a physical disability or find it difficult to walk a lot, you may want to reconsider.
6-hour private gourmet tour from Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market
| Price | $158.34～ |
| Duration | 6 h |
| Live guide | English |
What’s included
- Fresh and impressive tuna sashimi from a tuna specialty store
- Takoyaki that won Michelin award for 3 years in a row!
- One bite of Wagyu beef
- 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Additional food/drinks (available for purchase)
Itinerary
Exit 3b 10am
Stop: 120 minutes
Stop: 90 minutes
Stop: 30 minutes
Stop: 20 minutes
Stop: 20 minutes
Stop: 20 minutes
1-chōme-10-3 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Review
Reviewed: Apr 2024
The tour was great! We went everywhere we wanted to go and ate a lot of food! Hiromi was a great guide (very kind and gentle person). I really recommend it. thank you! It was a great day!
Reviewed: Apr 2024
Kumiko was the best tour guide! Full of positive energy and knows every nook and cranny of the city. It was really great to be able to share Osaka’s best sights and gourmet food with knowledgeable locals. Kumiko was the best on our entire trip! thank you!
Reviewed: Mar 2024
I had a great time walking around Osaka with Hiromi. She speaks fluent English and knows Osaka very well and knows nice places to go and good restaurants. We tried different foods at the market and saw so many amazing things we would never have found on our own. Thank you, Hiromi!
Reviewed: Mar 2024
Our guide is very kind. I highly recommend taking this tour. You’ll save a lot of time and have a stress-free vacation.
Recommended Areas in Osaka
Dotonbori
The neon sign streetscape along the river truly symbolizes the power and vibrancy of Osaka. Also, the huge Glico signboard is a famous photo spot for visitors.
USJ
This is a theme park where you can experience the world of movies in real life. A cityscape that looks like a movie set, encounters with characters appearing in movies, and thrilling attractions await.
Kaiyukan
Kaiyukan, known as one of the world’s largest aquariums, continues to fascinate visitors with its magnificent scale and mysterious world filled with a wide variety of marine life.
Recommended Areas in Osaka
Tour Voucher
Tour vouchers may be sent to you by email, so you may not need to print them out, but it’s a good idea to print them out and have them with you just in case.
Meeting Point Map
There are many commercial facilities around Osaka, so it’s easy to get lost. Therefore, we recommend that you have a map with you to the meeting point.
Japanese Money
Some tours may require cash payment. Some stores do not accept cashless payments, so you should also bring Japanese currency with you.
Pocket WiFi
An Internet environment is essential when you get lost or want to research something. Rent a pocket WiFi in advance as it is easy to carry.
Summary
The most recommended Tour in Osaka.
Tour around Osaka’s symbol “Osaka Castle”
Advantages of using
- With a guide, you can enjoy the castle without getting lost.
- A must-see for history buffs as you can learn about Japanese history from the guide.
- Osaka Castle takes 70 minutes. You can enjoy the castle to your heart’s content. The view from the castle tower is a must-see.
Recommended services in Osaka
Pocket WiFi Rental Service
Advantages of using
- When you get lost, you can quickly find your way.
- You can quickly find out what you don’t understand.
- You can rent or return it at Osaka Station.
Below we introduce the pocket WiFi rental service in Osaka.
