--- title: Tokyo Family-Friendly Customized Tour with Licensed Guide lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 52 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-family-friendly-customized-tour-with-licensed-guide/ --- # Tokyo Family-Friendly Customized Tour with Licensed Guide **Guidekin's take:** Build a family itinerary around three or four Tokyo sights on a private tour for your party. A licensed guide meets you on foot within a designated area; transport, admission and lunch cost extra. 4.85 from 41 reviews at €127 per person for 6h. In our comparison: #52 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Traveling with your family is so rewarding and fun! Your government-licensed and experienced English speaking guide supports your challenges of making sure everyone in your group has a great time in Tokyo. Tokyo is a city that provides a valuable opportunity for learning, fun, fascinating and stimulating that excites the senses. Here are some edutainment activities guaranteed to experience history, culture, museums and unique shopping. Play, learn and discover in this one-day family-friendly trip across Tokyo. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 08:00 and 13:00 - Food not included: Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch,… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Guide Agency - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11 start times between 08:00 and 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.85 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 41. - 5 stars: 38 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient guides and plans tailored to children; some find the historical commentary lacking. **Praised:** - Patient guides who allow breaks and keep children involved - Routes planned around family interests and adjusted along the way - Help using the subway that builds confidence for later outings - Useful explanations of Tokyo's history and Japanese culture **Complaints:** - Some praise the explanations, while others report little historical or cultural insight - Train journeys can leave less time for sightseeing Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2022-08-17 to 2026-10-26); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Customizable Private tour of 3 - 4 places of your choice - Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo - Licensed Local English Speaking Guide ## Not included - Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses - Private Vehicle - You cannot combine multiple tour groups. - Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list. ## Itinerary 1. **Senso-ji Temple** (30m) - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida... 2. **Asakusa** (pass by, no stop) - This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want. 3. **Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)** (30m) - Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa, which is lined with several dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators, with the exception of fresh food. 4. **Ameyoko Shopping Street** (30m) - Ameyoko (アメ横) is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name "Ameyoko" is a short form for "Ameya Yokocho" (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Alternatively, "Ame" also stands for "America",... 5. **Tsukiji Fish Market** (30m) - Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場, Tsukiji Jōgai Shijō) is a district adjacent to the site of the former Tsukiji Wholesale Market. It consists of a few blocks of wholseale and retail shops, as well as restaurants crowded along narrow lanes. Here you can find fresh and processed... 6. **Edo-Tokyo Museum** (30m) - The Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館, Edo Tōkyō Hakubutsukan) is housed in a unique looking building in the Ryogoku district. The museum's permanent exhibition vividly illustrates the past of Tokyo (known as Edo until 1869) through its exhibits and covers many features of the... 7. **Ueno Park** (10m) - About half a dozen museums, a zoo, a Toshogu Shrine and the Shinobazu Pond are just some of Ueno Park's attractions. Ueno Park is also Tokyo's most notorious cherry blossom party spot. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 08:00 and 13:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €254 | €127 | | 4 | €256 | €64 | | 6 | €306 | €51 | 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 · #52 of 63** | €127 | 6h | 4.85 (41) | 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 #52 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €7240, median €122; typical length 4h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-family-friendly-customized-tour-with-licensed-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md