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Embark on an immersive exploration of Osaka's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From towering views at Umeda Sky Tower to the historic grandeur of Osaka Castle, and the vibrant street life of Dotonbori, this tour promises an unforgettable dive into the heart of Osaka. Discover Osaka in all its multifaceted glory on this comprehensive city walk.

Destination

Osaka, Japan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, עברית, 日本語, Indonesian, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Public Transport
• Entrance to Attractions
• Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Meal

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside the Mazda Brand Space in front of the Umeda Sky Building - Osaka to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Umeda Sky Tower, Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Osaka so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long 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 get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Douglas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Allysa)

10 April 2025

Allysa was a great guide. Her English is native speaker. She was good at adjusting to our custom ideas on what to see and do. Perfect day with Allysa!Allysa is the best.

m.n.k

(About local Jessica)

5 April 2025

Jessica was a very nice guide, who went with us to all the „must see places“ in Osaka, told us a lot about those places and the history behind it and also took us to two very good restaurants, where we ate the best gyozas ever. We can recommend Jessica to all people who want to see beautiful places around Osaka and/or who want to go to the best restaurants, also japanese people would go to. Also she recommended us a very good kobe restaurant, where we ate the best beef in our life. So thanks a lot.very tasty tour

Pam

(About local Hiromi)

25 March 2025

Our time with Hiromi was great; we saw and learned so much! Her warm and inviting demeanor made us feel welcome and her expertise on the local history and culture left us with a rich appreciation of our visit. We would highly recommend touring with Hiromi!Memorable time in Osaka

Unknown

(About local Allysa)

22 March 2025

I had the absolute pleasure of exploring Osaka with Allysa as my tour guide, and I can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we met, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging. She tailored the tour perfectly to my interests, balancing history, culture, and local food experiences seamlessly. Allysa’s deep knowledge of Osaka’s rich history and hidden gems made the city come alive. Whether we were strolling through the bustling streets of Dotonbori, admiring the beauty of Osaka Castle, or savoring some of the best street food I’ve ever had, her insights and recommendations were spot on. What truly set Allysa apart was her enthusiasm and genuine passion for sharing Osaka’s culture. She answered every question with a smile, shared fascinating stories, and even taught me some helpful Japanese phrases. It felt like exploring the city with a friend rather than just a guide. If you’re visiting Osaka and want an unforgettable experience, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Allysa. She’s simply the best! Unforgettable Osaka Experience with Allysa

Deanna

(About local Naoki)

2 March 2025

We had an incredible day with Naoki! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Osaka and gave us some excellent suggestions with detailed recommendations for our remaining time there. He was super flexible and helpful and showed us the highlights of Osaka. He also introduced us to takoyaki and okonomiyaki (delicious!). Do not hesitate-- book with Naoki!Amazing day with Naoki

J.🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jessica)

1 January 2025

Jessica nailed it with us. 100% exactly what we wanted and adapted on the fly to things we asked for or expresses interest. Her knowledge and insights made our tour the most memorable of our trip to Japan! Absolutely perfect

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Allysa)

1 January 2025

Friendly, knowledgeable. Was able to start a little earlier for us as we were in Osaka earlier than planned. Got to see Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori. Made several stops to shop, and sample street vendor and food stall wares. Definitely recommend takoyaki, kobe skewers, dorayaki, among other delicious foods. Great communication via Withlocals and Whatsapp. Highly recommend!Great Osaka intro - a day trip from Kyoto

Rod🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Naoki)

13 December 2024

We had a wonderful 5 hour Osaka tour with Naoki who struck the right balance between being informative and charming. We hit all the high spots in Osaka - literally with the sky tower and castle and also with the fun of local places to eat, particularly many of the delights of the fish market. Naoki was an exceptional guide and clearly a warm and engaging person. You won’t regret asking him to guide you around Osaka. Thank you Naoki - Highly recommended

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

12 November 2024

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide for a day in Osaka. Naoki is a delightful person, and speaks perfect English. And he is a true local. He has a great understanding of history as well as current culture and politics. He was wonderful in answering our questions, and showing us things that were particular to our interests. He showed us so many iconic as well as unusual places, and had so many interesting stories. We highly recommend him!A wonderful day with Naoki

Tisha🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Hiromi)

15 October 2024

My friends and I had a great time with Hiromi. We booked the 5-hour Essential Osaka Tour, and it was a great introduction to Osaka's many faces. We started out with a 360 degree view of the city at Umeda Sky Building; commuted like locals on the train; learned about history at the Osaka Castle grounds; visited a couple of temples and shrines; took photos of the oldest company in the world; ventured to the touristy spots in Tennoji; and ate delicious local snacks. Hiromi is a good communicator, very knowledgeable about Osaka and Japanese culture, and there was never a dull moment with her. We chatted and laughed like old friends. I highly recommend her as your tour guide!Osaka Adventure

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

8 September 2024

Naoki was such a great tour guide! He is very personable, speaks good English, very accommodating, and informative of the areas we toured. His tour that he did with us was fun because he mixed in the culture of Osaka and the local food. I highly recommend Naoki for your tour of Osaka.Great Osaka Tour

Nate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

6 April 2024

My family of seven had an amazing time with Naoki. We had three kids ages 10 to 16, and four adults. Naoki spoke perfect English and was extremely accommodating. He took care of all details and knew facts about everything. We would highly recommend Naoki for anybody, including families with kids, if you you’re traveling in the Kansai area and want an English speaking tour guide. He was awesome!Naoki is GREAT!

mjones0023🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

25 February 2024

We have used tour guides in many cities all over the world and Naoki is quite simply the best! In addition to being knowledgeable he has a great personality, and fun to spend the day with. Additionally, after we booked the tour, we e-mailed him with a request to include two additional sites along the way. He easily and thoughtfully managed to accommodate our request. We will remember the day we spent with him for the rest of our lives. Had we known in advance, we would have engaged him for as many tours in Osaka as possible. The Best Tour Guide Ever!

Rachel

(About local Naoki)

7 January 2024

Naoki was an incredible guide. He showed us Osaka for the day and we had an absolutely wonderful time. He helped us navigate the subway, explained all the interesting landmarks and gave us great insight into being from Osaka. A brilliant guide and day had by our family of 4! Osaka tour with Naoki

Unknown

(About local Hiromi)

17 April 2025

We had the BEST time with Hiromi as our food tour guide in Osaka! From the moment we met her, she was warm, funny, and full of energy. She took us to all the coolest local food spots—places we never would have found on our own—and every single bite was a hit. One of the highlights was when she introduced us to plum wine, which was absolutely incredible. We loved it so much we ended up buying a couple of bottles to take home! Hiromi's passion for food and her deep knowledge of the Osaka food scene really made this tour special. If you're looking for an amazing, fun, and knowledgeable guide, Hiromi is the one. We can't recommend her enough!What an amazing tour!

Jo🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Allysa)

17 April 2025

Alyssa was a fantastic tour host. She was friendly and knowledgeable. She put together a lovely tour suitable for our family and we all enjoyed it immensely. A lovely afternoon in Osaka

Unknown

(About local Sebastian)

14 April 2025

We loved our biking tour with Sebastian! He was easy to talk to and full of information! He obviously has a passion for history and Japan. We loved all of the temples and shrines and other landmarks that he pulled over to to tell us a story about. We would highly recommend him to anyone!Favorite tour guide yet!

Marie-Françoise🇫🇷 France

(About local Max)

14 April 2025

Great experience; architectural tour with a very pleasant and highly professional guide. I highly recommend Max to all of you.Great experience

Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Maria)

14 April 2025

Wir hatten eine tolle Führung mit Maria. Sie hat sich völlig auf unsere Bedürfnisse angepasst und ist auf alle Wünsche eingegangen. Wir waren gemeinsam auch in einem echten Local Restaurant Mittagessen. Das wäre ohne sie nicht gegangen. Sehr zu empfehlen. Herzlich & einfühlsam

Shirin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricky)

13 April 2025

We loved our tour with Ricky - he tailored the tour to our needs and took us to great spots we would not have found on our own! He was very flexible He even made great suggestions for spots for us to try on our own after the tour. Great food tour!

Aidan

(About local Hiromi)

13 April 2025

Hiromi was really great the whole time. Went to some really great food places highlights include sashimi and udon. Would book again and taking my friends to some places she took us.Outstanding Start to Finish

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

12 April 2025

We had a blast with Sabastian. He has a great sense of humor, knows his stuff and some great off the beaten path adventures. Can’t go wrong with The way to see Kyoto.

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hiromi)

11 April 2025

Our family had a wonderful food tour with Hiromi. We really enjoyed walking around Osaka and eating with her -- she is a kind and interesting person and we really enjoyed our time with her. She shared some interesting Osaka history and interesting facts about Kanji and Japanese language and history. And the food was so delicious. Shr took my son's love of beef and fried chicken into account and we had some really really good beef tempura, sushi, karaage, udon, takoyaki and okonomiyaki. I'm really glad we decided to do this food tour experience. I had looked at some bigger food tour companies and was really happy we decided on this smaller experience instead where we could really get to know Hiromi and eat at her favorite spots!Wonderful food tour with Hiromi

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Max)

10 April 2025

Whether you are in Osaka for just a day like us for for several days, I highly recommend this walking tour with Max as a great way to get introduced to the city! Max completely catered our itinerary so that my family (including a teenager) could see the main highlights of the city by foot. He kept my son engaged and even helped us navigate a fun gaming arcade, past all the claw machines on the first few floors and introduced us to some fun and popular Japanese games like the drumming game which my son liked so much he sought it out at another arcade in Tokyo the next day. Max shared some history and cultural insight and took fabulous pictures at all the right spots along the way. He also provided some food and restaurant recommendations which were a big hit. Max has a very cool and laid back personality, was raised in England so his English is perfect and was a pleasure to spend three hours with. Highly recommend!Great way to get to know the city!

Susanne

(About local Hiromi)

9 April 2025

We enjoyed a fun evening with Hiromi. She introduced us to many local street foods and shared her knowledge of local culture. Thanks Hiromi!Thanks Hiromi

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sebastian)

8 April 2025

We absolutely loved our tour with Sebastian! He was super friendly and engaging and his English is very good. He showed us so many little hidden gems and we learned so much from his tour. Would definitely hire him again! JessicaAbsolutely loved our tour with Sebastian!

Thierry

(About local Hiromi)

6 April 2025

We took Hiromi’s food tour and we had a blast. She was so kind, friendly, fun, and informative. She took us to delicious little gem restaurants not visited by tourists. One of the highlights of our time in Osaka. HIGHLY recommended.Amazing food tour with Hiromi

Emma🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hiromi)

6 April 2025

We had a wonderful time with Hiromi! We explored a variety of interesting places together and Hiromi answered all our questions. It was our proper first day in Japan after a huge amount of travel and jet lag and having Hiromi take care of us was exactly what we needed. Many thanks to Hiromi for everything :-)Wonderful time!

Pablo

(About local Maria)

5 April 2025

Maria took us through great places and we tasted fantastic food. She was very flexible and friendly., and taught us about Japan’s cuisine and culture. Amazing

Cynthia

(About local Maria)

5 April 2025

Loved the food tour with Maria - she was great, delicious food and good explanations of what we were eating and why and great info on the local area. Highly recommend ❤️Fantastic Food Tour

Rahul🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Maria)

4 April 2025

Maria was exceptionally patient and flexible to accomodate our requests. We walked around Dotonburi and then Shinsekai and she stopped and took us to places which the locals frequented ( less tourists and more locals) . She was punctual and proved great company for the evening. The evening rounded up with a great Okonomiyaki treat and left us wanting for moreGreat Evening with a great host

Susan

(About local Maria)

2 April 2025

Thankyou Maria, we had such an amazing time..the tour was so much fun and completely bespoke. We tried the loval food specialities we had read about plus the restaurants recommended by Maria..she was so knowledgeable and informed about Osaka and the local areas. Highly recommended. Exceptional tour

Mark

(About local Maria)

1 April 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Maria on our first day in Japan. It was a fantastic introduction to some of Japan’s different specialities, and we visited local eateries that we either wouldn’t have known existed or wouldn’t have been brave enough to visit alone. In addition to introducing us to many different foods, Maria was a mine of useful information about local traditions, how the train ticket system worked, and suggested different places we might want to visit. All in all the tour was well worthwhile - we were so full by the end we couldn’t visit our last eatery!Osaka Food Tour

Anneke

(About local Maria)

31 March 2025

Maria is a warm, thoughtful and dedicated guide. Our family was so fortunate to have her as our guide for our Osaka adventure. We enjoyed. Her storytelling, her flexibility and her good spirits. Amazing host!

John

(About local Ricky)

31 March 2025

Our tour in Osaka with Ricky was good though we felt that the portions were maybe a bit too much and that maybe the Dotombori area would have been better to get a mix of smaller street food bites.Osaka food tour

Sue

(About local Jessica)

30 March 2025

We had such an enjoyable tour with Jessica. She was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to spend time with someone with local knowledge on the first day of our stay in Osaka. Osaka food and shrine tour

Loretta🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Maria)

29 March 2025

Maria was a wonderful guide, full of knowledge about food and Osaka. She took us to very interesting places to eat and through the backside of more popular streets. Then she even accompanied us to the subway station to make sure we were on the right track back to the the hotel! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide in Osaka!Excellent food and great guide!

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hiromi)

28 March 2025

Hiromi was an excellent host who was adaptable and informative. She took things at our pace and we never felt rushed. We would thoroughly recommend her.An excellent host

John

(About local Hiromi)

26 March 2025

We met Hiromi in Tennoji for a wonderful introduction to Japanese (and Osaka) food. Hiromi made sure that for two octogenarians the distances between venues were relatively short although we did find ourselves slowing down as we took on board more food and drink! We would never have found on our own the restaurants she took us to. The highlight though for us was Hiromi herself. The opportunity to chat with a local about all sorts of things was for us the highlight of the tour.A memorable evening with Hiromi

John

(About local Hiroki)

26 March 2025

The joy of our time with Hiroki was he was totally flexible. We met him on our first evening in Osaka and we wanted to get oriented in this large city. He was able to help us use an ATM, show us how to buy train tickets ,shop for groceries, point out the sort of shops that would interest us and he took us for a meal in a busy part of the city Along the way he was able to answer lots of questions about Japanese life, especially for a young person. Hiroki is a thoroughly pleasant young guy who we would absolutely recommend.Total flexibilty

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria)

22 March 2025

María was a fantastic guide. We had a wonderful experience walking through different areas of Osaka. She introduced us to food we probably would not have tried on our own. She’s very knowledgeable and knows her way around taking us through the non touristy areas. We were a family of six traveling with a toddler and she was very accommodating. We would definitely recommend Maria. You won’t be disappointed. Awesome experience

Lindi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Allysa)

22 March 2025

Allysa by far is now my favorite person ever! Not only did she really know her stuff for the tour, but the Overall vibe really just felt like a friend showing around her home! She was super accommodating, we had the unfortunate displeasure of having a major delay in our last flight to get to Osaka, and she was able to easily change our time where we would at least get a little bit asleep before! The Sweetest

Richard🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Hiromi)

21 March 2025

My family and I had a great food tour with Hiromi. We stopped at a bunch of locations enjoying the best that Osaka had to offer. Hiromi provided some quick info and highlights of Osaka along the way. We hit up some of the less touristy locations to avoid the heavy food traffic by Dotonburi. It was great fun and well worth it! Food fun in Osaka

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

21 March 2025

Naoki was an incredible guide. So friendly and knowledgeable. Not only did he accommodate some dietary restrictions, he went above and beyond by altering the tour last minute when we made a request to visit Osaka Castle. He was a wealth of information and a pleasure to be with. I would recommend him to anyone visiting OsakaBest part of our time in Osaka

Michael

(About local Hiromi)

20 March 2025

Our family of 4 had a wonderful evening food tour with Hiromi. She was able to adjust the food tour based on our evolving cravings. She is very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and food. In addition to the focus on food she was able to highlight the history of the areas we were touring. After the tour she provided suggestions for other areas to potentially explore. Hiromi is a gracious host. Would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a food tour in Osaka. Amazing food tour

Lynette Berg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naoki)

20 March 2025

We spent a pleasant and informative day with Naoki! He came to pick us up in Kyoto and then helped us negotiate train to Osaka and then tour Osaka. He was always engaging, patient and very knowledgeable. He took us to major sights like the Sky Tower and Osaka Castle. I had a special interest in Koreans in Japan, and he took us to the historical Korea town and showed us around there, including an old temple where the emperor came to learn about the Koreans. All in all, Naoki was top-notch! I highly recommend him if you need a guide in Osaka. Naoki is an excellent guide!

Bridget

(About local Ricky)

20 March 2025

Ricky was a great guide! He communicated very proactively and was easy to meet up with. He showed us three very different restaurants with three different cuisines. Then he gave us great tips for the rest of our trip. Thanks Ricky!Enthusiastic guide with excellent English

Peter

(About local Jessica)

19 March 2025

Our family of 5 had a fantastic tour with Jessica visiting all the hot spots in Osaka and learning about the customs and traditions of the city. Highly recommend!Great tour of Osaka with Jessica

hans🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Hiromi)

16 March 2025

Thank you so much Hiromi for showing me around local food areas giving me a taste of Osaka’s wonderful food. I had a great time, easy flowing and interesting conversation, and picked up some Japanese language along the way. 100 pct recommend going with Hiromi on the food tour!Fantastic local food experience

Maureen

(About local Ricky)

16 March 2025

Ricky was very accomodating to our changing travel plans. He was fun and led us to many local spots. We had a great time with him.Fun few hours with Ricky