Osaka Food Tours

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

Top 10 food tours & experiences around Osaka

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 food tours & experiences with locals

It makes sense that the most iconic Japanese cuisine has been perfected in Osaka, where locals are known across the country for their wicked sense of humor and obsession with food. What better way to experience everything the city’s food scene has to offer than on an Osaka food tour with a local host who happens to be a self-described culinary connoisseur? Whether you explore lantern-lit mazes of izakaya bars, sit down for a formal fine-dining experience, sip a classy drink at a sleek cocktail lounge or end up at a 100-yen sushi joint after singing your heart out at an LED-lit karaoke bar, an Osaka food tour with us can be whatever you want it to be!

Meet some of our food-loving 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!

Taste dishes loved by locals

Struggling to choose among the best restaurants in Osaka? The city is jam-packed with eateries, from the humble to the high-end, but you don’t want to end up at a place that hasn’t been vetted by a local. That’s why our Osaka food tours help you seek out the spots loved by in-the-know insiders. An Osaka local has insider knowledge of where the true stars of the food scene are found, and it’s not where you’d think! Explore hidden alleys where ramshackle izakayas serve some of the best snacks in the city, or get lost at a traditional market and try a little bite of everything!

Explore the “Nation’s Kitchen”

Spend a few minutes chatting to one of Osaka’s famously friendly locals, and you’ll likely hear the city's unofficial slogan: Kuidaore. It roughly translates to “Eat until you drop”. That’s the motto in the city, and it’s the unwritten rule you’ll live by on an Osaka food tour with a local host. Known as the “Nation’s Kitchen,” Osaka’s renowned culinary culture attracts hungry visitors from across the country. Whether found at cafés, restaurants, bars, or traditional markets, the food is beyond delicious. No matter what your taste, there’s something in the city for every palate and pocket.

Osaka food tours to suit your taste

What’s your food style? Are you all about a quick fix at a street food stall or 6-seater ramen joint followed by a drink at a no-frills standing bar? Or do you see yourself at an upmarket eatery, where Michelin-starred meals have been celebrated globally? On food tours in Osaka, the choice is yours. From our “Street food heaven in Japan’s food capital” tour to our “Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba” experience, we have an unforgettable food tour to give you what you want. And if it’s a feast for the eyes you’re after? We even have an “Instagrammable food experience” Osaka food tour!

Osaka 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 Osaka and around the world recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Hugo is a wonderful tour guide! His energy is contagious and he was able to fully customize my trip with what I wanted to see. We ran the historical gamut from Osaka Castle to Shinsekai all while Hugo selected key textbook facts and also added anecdotal stories of his own. I had the best time hanging out with Hugo and he was kind enough to even send me off with some additional recommendations that we couldn't fit into the time slot. I highly recommend booking with Hugo if you are looking for a one of kind guidance in the vibrant city of Osaka!

October 2023

Mark Z
We had a fantastic time with Maria in Osaka. Hands down some of the best tasting food on our trip to Japan in the three hours. I also love that the tour was customizable. We were free to skip certain things and try others instead. She gave us quite a bit of history of the area so it was great to have a local show us around. The price is higher than you’ll find on some other sites and Airbnb, but you are getting a private guided tour. Maria was a real standout, but based on her performance I would try City Unscripted again.

September 2023

Chad C
We had an amazing tour of Osaka with Khalid. We visited all the essentials for first time visitors, had a great lunch in an authentic yakitori restaurant. Khalid was very personable and we had absolutely no issue communicating. We even forgot the souvenirs we bought in his bag and he brought it for us to our hotel the next day.

October 2023

Milad G
María was super nice and showed us everything there is to see in Osaka, she took into consideration our food allergies and other special requests making our trip fantastic. We really do recommend touring with Maria

October 2023

Tatiana C