--- title: Highlights & Hidden Gems of the Shibuya District Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 49 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-of-the-shibuya-district-private-tour/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Gems of the Shibuya District Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Shibuya's culture and daily life on a private tour for your party, with one local drink or tasting along the way. A local guide is included; hotel pickup and optional attraction tickets are not, and moderate fitness is required. 4.88 from 49 reviews at €118 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #49 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another Tokyo tour; this is a tour of the best of the Shibuya and Kinza district with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to know Tokyo, especially the Shibuya and Kinza district, on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, from culture, history, and local lifestyle - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see the Shibuya and Kinza district at its best thanks to your local guide’s knowledge and stories. Check out main landmarks like Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Crossing and Meiji-Jingu Shrine, and uncover city secrets that will show you the city through a different perspective. As they say, the locals know best! ## Before you book - Meeting point: 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 23 start times: between 08:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 1 local drink/tasting **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.88 from 49 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 49. - 5 stars: 46 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise personalised routes and practical local guidance; negative reports are isolated in the supplied reviews **Praised:** - Routes tailored to shopping interests and personal requests - Local history and cultural explanations that add context to the sights - Practical help using trains, travel cards and navigating Tokyo - Restaurant recommendations and food stops that travellers enjoy - Patient guides and a relaxed pace for exploring the area **Complaints:** - No complaint recurs across the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 49 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2020-01-07 to 2026-09-16); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - CO2 Neutral: carbon emissions are offset - Private Tour - Local Guide - 1 local drink/tasting ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Food and beverages not listed as inclusions - Tickets for attractions not included (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Shibuya** (1h 30m) - This Tokyo tour takes you to explore the Shibuya and Kinza district, where you can see another area of the city. Check out its highlights and hidden gems and its many interesting insights that will show you the Shibuya and Kinza district at its best! 2. **See Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, and other landmarks...** (30m) - See Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Tokyo so unique 3. **Shibuya Crossing** (30m) - Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience 4. **Meiji Jingu Shrine** (30m) - A Shinto shrine dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan - Next to the lottery stand at the Hachikō Statue Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset - Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €236 | €118 | | 4 | €256 | €64 | | 6 | €276 | €46 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sightseeing & City Tours start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #49 of 63** | €118 | 3h | 4.88 (49) | private | | [Tokyo Private Discovery Tour / Unique Insights & Must Sees](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-private-discovery-tour-unique-insights-must-sees/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 5.0 (289) | private | | [Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-tailor-made-akihabara-anime-tour-with-a-local-otaku-guide/?format=md) | €138 | 3h | 5.0 (185) | private | | [Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-customized-private-tour-must-see-places-in-1-day/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 4.95 (2463) | private | Ranked #49 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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