Private Tour Guides In Kobe

Tailoring each experience 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

See all

The best private guides and local insiders in Kobe

If you’re looking for the best private tour guides in Kobe to show you around Japan’s gorgeous scenic gem, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our handpicked network of private tour guides in Kobe are intimately familiar with every inch of their hometown, and they’re eager to share Kobe’s best-kept secrets with travelers like you. There’s no better way to experience the city than with the best private guides in Kobe leading the way. From portside entertainment and neon-lit nightlife to pristine mountain trails and natural hot springs, a private tour in Kobe with us lets you discover the spirit of the city in a way no guidebook ever could.

Meet some of our Kobe private guides

Taiga

Kobe

Lively Kobe host, foodie with a flair for history and a knack for finding Kobe's best eateries, sake spots, and hidden stories.

Michelle

Kobe

Outgoing, talkative, enthusiastic.

Hiromi

Kobe

Ryan

Kobe

Passionate Kobe host, outdoor explorer, and craft beer enthusiast who knows all the secret paths to Kobe's adventure-filled days and vibrant nights!

Silva

Kobe

Kobe's culinary insider and friendly foodie host, with a taste for authentic eats and hidden local delights.

Angelica

Kobe

Lively Kobe host, and connoisseur of hidden gems, capturing the city's charm and quirky corners with a wink and a smile.

Manami

Kobe

Lively Kobe host with a passion for food, craft beer, sake, live music, and hot springs, ready to show you the best of this vibrant city!

Marie

Kobe

"Market maven and hidden gem explorer with an insider’s guide to Kobe’s most vibrant neighborhoods."

Akemi

Kobe

"Mountain lover and Kobe beef enthusiast with an insider's guide to Kobe's natural beauty and hidden dining gems."

Ayako

Kobe

"Scenic explorer and local guide with insider tips on the best cable car routes and breathtaking views over Kobe's Mt. Rokko to Arima hot springs."

More than just the must-sees

Many of the most memorable attractions in Kobe aren’t in your guidebook. It’s easy to spend weeks caught in a seemingly endless tourist trap of must-see sights – but with private tour guides in Kobe, you’ll be able to explore the hidden gems and holes-in-the-wall only locals know about. You won’t be limited to the top sights on our personalized tours in this incredible city. Our private tour guides in Kobe know exactly where to go for the finest Kobe beef, the most exciting entertainment, and the tightly-packed shopping districts down narrow lanes no traveler could find alone.

Experiences created with you in mind

Every one of our private tour guides in Kobe takes time to understand your personality and interests, so they can create the perfect tour tailored specifically to you. Whether you have a full day or just three hours to spend with our private guides in Kobe, simply choose from our range of experiences, and we’ll do the rest. Whether you want to squeeze in top sights on our must-see tour, taste Japanese delicacies on our “Eat like a local in Kobe” experience, or see highlights and hidden gems on a full-day tour, every experience is 100% personalized by our private tour guides in Kobe.

Feel the soul of the city

You won’t be seeing the city like any other traveler, because City Unscripted experiences in Kobe take you wherever you want to go. With private tour guides in Kobe to be your GPS, guidebook, and Google Translate, no experience is off-limits. From tangled public transport to menus without an English word in sight, our Kobe private tour guides will take the lead and help you navigate the city with ease. You won’t be stuck bouncing between the tourist attractions. Instead, you’ll experience the spirit of this amazing city when you see it through the eyes of our private guides in Kobe.

Kobe travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find essential city info, travel tips and the best things to do in Kobe and around the world recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Our guide was great; she took us everywhere we wanted to go and explained everything brilliantly. Thank you very much.

April 2025

Gaby D
Angelina is a great tour guide and her English is excellent.

April 2025

Helen S
Angelica knew exactly how to get us from place to place by train(s) and she

April 2025

Lisa N
Tiago was an excellent guide. very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. Did a good job of showing historic and cultural sites.

April 2025

William E