This private and customizable tour for Nara city (in Nara Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover 4-5 attractions in Nara City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.
Nara Park, famous for its friendly free-roaming deer that you can interact with. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and historical landmarks within the park.
Visit the iconic Tōdai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha statue, one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world. Explore the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its rich history.
Discover the Hōryū-ji Temple, the oldest wooden structure in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing traditional Japanese architecture and cultural treasures.
Visit Kōfuku-ji Temple, known for its striking five-story pagoda and the National Treasure Museum, offering insights into the temple’s historical significance and Buddhist art.
Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Kasuga-taisha, a grand Shinto shrine with over 3,000 lanterns that illuminate the path during special festivals, highlighting its sacred ambiance.
Wander through Naramachi Odori Street, a charming area full of preserved traditional merchant houses, local shops, and cozy cafes that reflect the old-world charm of Nara.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Isui-en Garden, a masterpiece of Japanese landscape design that showcases seasonal flowers, ponds, and traditional tea houses. Complement your visit with a tour of the Neiraku Museum, where you can admire an impressive collection of East Asian art and antiquities, adding a touch of history and culture to your experience.
Explore the serene Yoshikien Garden, which features three distinct garden areas, perfect for those seeking a peaceful and immersive natural experience.
Visit Toshodai-ji Temple, known for its historical significance and beautiful architecture, including the Main Hall, which holds treasured Buddhist statues.
Discover Yakushiji Temple, a remarkable example of classical Buddhist architecture, and learn about its importance as one of the oldest temples in Japan.
We will pick up the guests at their hotel, based on the information they have provided to us through the form answers. In case the hotel is located far from the city center, we may suggest that the guest meets the tour guide at a more convenient location, but only if the hotel is significantly distant from the city center
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Nara Private Customizable Full Day Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $241 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick up the guests at their hotel, based on the information they have provided to us through the form answers. In case the hotel is located far from the city center, we may suggest that the guest meets the tour guide at a more convenient location, but only if the hotel is significantly distant from the city center
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
This tour was fantastic. Worth every cent. We saw all the sites we wanted to see in Nara. Kaz our tour guide was excellent. Very friendly and caring and flexible and a wealth of knowledge. He made our day such a pleasure.
Fabulous time with a packed itinerary, but felt relaxed and comfortable due to the professionalism and planning of tour guide Keiko and our driver Taguchi.
Toshiyuki Terada was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. He and the team did a lot of work to make our trip to Nara special and memorable. He left us a personalized message to our hotel to start our trip, and also got us a photo at the end of the trip. He is super knowledgeable, approachable, and overall really cares about giving a great tour and experience. We got to see the highlights of Nara both from the tourist angle, but he also took us to many places off the beaten path that were more local. Our experience with him has been the highlight of our visit to Osaka. We cannot recommend him enough especially for world travelers as he really knows a lot about the world as well. He is truly passionate about what he does, and we spent hours just talking about travel, architecture, food, education, and many other topics. If able to travel to the area again, we would love to tour with him again. Definitely ask for him if you tour in this area as he will make sure to give you a wonderful experience. Thank you again so much!
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