How far in advance should we book a private Tokyo tour?
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead, especially during cherry blossom season, autumn and holidays, so we can plan your itinerary and match you with a suitable bilingual local guide. If your visit is sooner, contact us to check guide availability.
Can you customize a private Tokyo tour?
Yes. We plan around your interests, pace, travel style, food preferences and must-see places, with flexibility on the day.
Do you provide English-speaking private guides in Tokyo?
Yes. Our carefully selected bilingual local guides provide English support, cultural insights, local recommendations and help with navigation throughout your tour.
What makes Tokyo Signature Tours different from a standard group tour?
Your tour is private and personalized, without a fixed group route. Your guide can adjust the pace, stops and timing around you.
Which private Tokyo tour length should we choose: 4, 6, or 8 hours?
Choose 4 hours for an introduction, 6 hours for neighborhoods, food and culture, or 8 hours for iconic sights and hidden local areas at a relaxed pace.
Can our itinerary include food, culture, shopping, art, and hidden neighborhoods?
Yes. We can include food, temples, shopping, art, design, family-friendly stops, seasonal places and hidden neighborhoods.
Are private Tokyo tours suitable for families, children, seniors, or a slower pace?
We can discuss family-friendly stops, shorter walking distances, more breaks and transport options before booking. Tell us about mobility limitations, wheelchair or stroller use so we can assess your itinerary. Some routes include stairs, steps and crowds and may not be suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Walking and accessibility details.
What is included in the private tour fee?
Private guiding, itinerary planning, bilingual language support and local navigation are included. Guests pay separately for transportation, meals, drinks and attraction tickets.
Can the tour start at our hotel or another convenient Tokyo location?
Yes, in most cases. We confirm a meeting point at your central Tokyo hotel lobby, a convenient station or a landmark before the tour.
Is the private Tokyo tour only for our group?
Yes. Only your group and your guide participate, with stops, timing and pace adjusted around you.
How do we get around Tokyo during the tour?
Most tours combine walking and public transport, with local taxis when useful. Your guide helps plan the route and navigate stations.
What happens after we send a tour inquiry?
We confirm your date, group size and guide availability, then send a secure payment link when you are ready to book. After confirmation, we introduce your guide to finalize the itinerary together.
Can you plan the tour around reservations or timed tickets we already booked?
Yes. Share your teamLab, SHIBUYA SKY, restaurant, museum or other timed bookings. We can plan around them when the schedule and locations allow.
Do we need to tip our private guide in Tokyo?
No. Tips are optional and never expected, but always appreciated for an exceptional experience.
Do you offer private day trips from Tokyo to Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, or Mt. Fuji?
Private day trips to Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko or Mt. Fuji may be available by request. We discuss timing, transportation, guide availability and a suitable route with you.
