Discover Nara at your own pace with a private, customisable Nara tour designed around your interests, travel style, and schedule. Explore historic temples, sacred shrines, peaceful parks, traditional areas, and cultural landmarks with a professional private tour guide in Nara.

Choose a flexible tour duration from 3 to 8 hours and create an itinerary based on your preferred destinations. Your guide can provide local recommendations, historical insights, cultural explanations, and practical tips throughout the experience.

Popular places to include are Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Naramachi Traditional Town. Experience the famous Nara deer, explore centuries-old temples and shrines, and discover the cultural heritage of this historic Japanese city.

This private Nara tour includes an English-speaking guide. Other language guides are also available, including Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and more. Please select the Other Language Guide Add-on when booking if required.

For other language guides or private car and van upgrades, please book at least 24 hours in advance. Groups of more than 8 guests can also arrange private vans, larger vehicles, or buses with advance booking.

This is a fully private and customisable Nara experience. Your itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests, walking pace, available time, and preferred travel style.

Suggested Nara Tour Duration

3 hours: Approximately 2 locations
4–5 hours: Approximately 3 locations
6–7 hours: Approximately 3–4 locations
8 hours: Approximately 4–5 locations

These are approximate and may vary depending on walking speed, time at each attraction, and transport.

Most central Nara attractions can be explored on foot and by public transport. A private vehicle upgrade is available for greater comfort and convenience.

Private Car & Van Upgrade

*Private car: Up to 4 guests
Private van: Up to 8 guests
Larger vehicles and buses: Available for bigger groups

The upgrade includes up to 10 hours of private driver service, regardless of the guide hours selected. Pickup time may differ from the guide meeting time, and the 10-hour service begins at your selected pickup time.

Hotel pickup is available according to the selected service and vehicle option.

Whether this is your first visit to Nara or you want to explore beyond the usual attractions, this private Nara tour offers a flexible and personalised way to experience the city's history, culture, and landmarks.