Kobe private tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Kobe

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best Kobe private tours & experiences with locals

With forested mountains framing its festive port and a buzzing big-city downtown area not far away, Kobe has all the attractions of contemporary city life flanked by astounding natural beauty. On unforgettable private tours of Kobe with our passionate local guides, you’ll experience both sides of the coin. If Japan’s most underrated city happens to be on your bucket list, you’re in for a major treat. Private Kobe tours reveal everything from neon-lit nightlife and high-octane entertainment to peaceful mountain trails and natural hot springs. Set aside your guidebook and explore Kobe like a local on private tours in Kobe that are 100% tailored to you.

Meet some of our Kobe local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Experience Kobe like a local

Anyone with a guidebook can uncover Kobe’s must-see sights – but there’s a lot more to the city than Harborland and the iconic Port Tower. On our private tours of Kobe with local guides, you’ll get to experience the holes-in-the-wall and hidden gems only locals know about. With your local host leading your Kobe private tours, nothing is off-limits. Step off the tourist trail to discover incredible sights like Mt. Maya Kikusaidai (one of Japan’s “Three Great Night Views”), underground streets lined with restaurants, and cozy izakaya serving perfectly marbled Kobe beef and local sake.

Kobe private tours tailored to you

At City Unscripted, we understand that no two travelers are the same – and that’s why none of our Kobe private tours are, either! Before planning your personalized private tours in Kobe, our hosts take the time to get to know more about your personality and interests. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast who could spend a day in the iconic Rokko mountain range, a fanatic foodie who’s eager to try local specialties, or a history buff who wants to explore ancient temples and shrines, private tours in Kobe with our local insiders have action-packed itineraries crafted especially for you.

A range of tours to choose from

Private tours in Kobe with City Unscripted take many different forms, and no two are alike. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours to spend with us, we have the best Kobe private tours to suit your interests and satisfy your curiosity. Our full-day experiences offer an easy mix of the must-sees and hidden gems, while a must-see tour squeezes in as many of the city’s iconic sights as possible. Book our “Eat like a local in Kobe” food tour to taste the very best cuisine Kobe has to offer, or opt for our kickstart experience to get an introduction to the city.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Our guide was lovely and chill and helped us to do the itinerary that was right for us. Thankyou :)

April 2024

Rebbeca O
Hiroki met us at our dock and decided, based on our timeline, that rather than taking the train, we should go by car. This allowed us a lot more flexibility in the trip and we saw more sites and we would’ve been able to see otherwise. We saw two temples inside the city, a couple different marketplaces and one temple outside the city. Hiroki was kind enough to drive us to the bullet train station, show us how to get tickets, and write a note that we could give to the taxi driver to make sure that we got back to our ship.

April 2024

Bill T
Deep insight & understanding of a smaller but still vibrant town. Our guide, Silva was extremely knowledgeable of the area & will take you behind the scenes of many interesting places with an explanation that is effectively understood & allows you an appreciation from a local perspective.

April 2024

Luci B
We spent a day with Ryan, who was an excellent low-key guy focused on helping us do and see whatever we wanted in Kyoto. Our group of four had varying interests and physical limits and Ryan accommodated everyone. His knowledge of the area and its history was very helpful and kept us engaged and wanting to know more.

April 2024

Alison J