Tokyo Layover Tours

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

Top 10 layover tours & experiences around the world

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 private layover tours & experiences with locals

Do you have an hours-long layover in the Japanese capital? Waiting it out would be a drag, especially when the most iconic city on earth is right at your doorstep. Don’t sit around eating sad airport snacks – instead, join a Tokyoite on a whirlwind experience of the city in whatever time you have! On City Unscripted Tokyo layover tours with a local, you’ll have this spectacular city at your fingertips. Believe it or not, just a few hours is more than enough to get a feel for the true Tokyo, from ancient temples and shrines to futuristic entertainment. It’s all waiting for you on Tokyo airport layover tours – now doesn’t that beat sitting around at an airport?

Meet some of our local hosts around the world

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!

See Tokyo on your layover

Your layover is just a few hours and Tokyo happens to be the biggest city in the world – we understand if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Luckily, when you’re exploring the city with a local on our Tokyo airport layover tours, you’re guaranteed to get the full picture of this sprawling metropolis – both its highlights and hidden gems. Don’t regret not grabbing the opportunity to explore Japan’s exhilarating capital! Who says a layover has to be waited out at the airport? Leave that stuffy lounge and get taken into the heart of Tokyo on unforgettable Tokyo layover tours with City Unscripted.

Get taken through Tokyo

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of leaving the airport? That’s understandable – you have a flight to catch, and exploring an unfamiliar city isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But on Tokyo layover tours with us, you don’t have to worry about a thing, because we’ll send a local to meet you right at the airport (and get you back on time!). There’s no better GPS and guidebook than someone who knows the city inside and out, and you won’t be navigating unfamiliar streets and tangled transport lines alone. We’ll make sure your Tokyo airport layover tours are totally stress-free.

Tokyo tailored to you

Tokyo has so many different sides that one person’s dream tour would be very different from another’s. History, culture, food, shopping, high-octane entertainment and neon-lit nightlife all congregate in one sprawling cityscape – and we know some of these attractions appeal to you more than others. That’s why we tailor our Tokyo airport layover tours to each person that travels with us. Your local host will first learn a little about your interests and personality, then craft a custom tour especially for you. You can be sure that Tokyo layover tours with us make every minute count.

Tokyo travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the best things to do, places to eat, must eat foods and lots of travel tips in Tokyo recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

We had a 6 hours tour of all the main attractions in Tokyo. Lauren added significant value and background. My wife and i had an excellent time.

April 2024

Jacob E
We went to Asakusa to take in the culture, buy souvenirs etc, then headed to Shibuya for the crossing, hedgehog cafe and shopping. My 9yo son had the best time ever! Our tour guide Mami Oki was excellent!

April 2024

Molly S
Alberto was wonderful. He spent plenty of time with us, had great insight into Tokyo and took us to a wide variety of locations. We got a great sense of the city for first time visitors.

April 2024

James B
Ayaka was a delight, she catered the day to not only meet but exceed our expectations. I had my 72yo mother with me, so Ayaka made sure to take frequent breaks and choose entry and exit points at the stations and venues like Asakusa & Uena that were accessible by elevator. She introduced us to the vibrant side of Tokyo with off the beaten path coffee spots, amazing souvenirs stalls at the Ameyoko Street market, and little known food delights at Tsukiji Fish Market. Brilliant private tour! Highly recommend

April 2024

Aisha S