History walks in Osaka
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £35 to £49 per person. 2 of 3 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Highlights Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Hidden Gems | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £49 | 5.0 (539) |
| Osaka Ghost Tour Castle Night Walk, Dark History, Curses & Dead | 3 hours | Up to 13 | £35 | 5.0 (108) |
| Osaka Highlights: 4-Hour Walking Tour with Castle | 4 hours | Private | £45 | 4.8 (182) |
Osaka Highlights Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Hidden Gems (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walking introduction to Osaka covering the castle, Dotonbori and local neighbourhoods and backstreets. Tour details: Osaka Highlights Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Hidden Gems
Guided in English, Japanese
From £49Free cancellation
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Osaka Ghost Tour Castle Night Walk, Dark History, Curses & Dead (opens Viator in a new tab)
From Osaka Castle to the neon canals of Namba, with ghost stories, curses and dark history. Tour details: Osaka Ghost Tour Castle Night Walk, Dark History, Curses & Dead
Guided in English
From £35Free cancellation
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Osaka Highlights: 4-Hour Walking Tour with Castle (opens Viator in a new tab)
A four-hour walk through Osaka's highlights, including the castle. Tour details: Osaka Highlights: 4-Hour Walking Tour with Castle
Guided in English, French, Spanish
From £45Free cancellation
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