Japan · FOOD TOURS IN OSAKA
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Eat 13 to 15 Osaka specialties at five Shinsekai eateries, with local guides, two drinks, and a three-hour walk through old arcades.
“It's the first tour I've ever taken like this. So I thought it was very nice. Lots of good info given by the guide and she was extremely friendly, willing to answer questions about anything.”
Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, local stories, and a small-group walk through neighborhood food spots.
“A fantastic way to experience some of the Japanese food and culture. Mario was a fabulous tour guide. Highly recommend.”
Explore Shinsekai through 15 Osaka food tastings, three drinks, local eateries, and lively stories in a small three-hour walking tour.
“Fantastic tour with a very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and affable guide. Adam was the perfect guide for the trip and I would do another tour with him in an instant.”
Explore Shinsekai and Dotonbori through kushikatsu, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, temples, alleys, and local stories on a small-group Osaka walk.
“Amazing experience. Totally enjoyed the tour, history, and the food locations. The guide was lovely and knowledgeable.”
Taste 15 Osaka dishes, visit five Shinsekai food stops, and enjoy local drinks with a friendly English-speaking guide.
“Andy was a wonderful host, he really brought the tour to life and was brilliant with our son and at keeping everyone engaged. The food was delicious throughout, everything was relaxed and well explained. A great introduction to Osaka. Our son has a fish/seafood allergy and Andy was able to arrange suitable alternatives where necessary 10/10”
Taste 12 Osaka dishes at four local eateries, from takoyaki to fresh fish, with a guide, sake bars, and practical food tips.
“Ken was delightful! Amazing tour - really pleasant company. Great restaurant choices with great variety. I cannot imagine understand Osaka without this experience.”
Taste takoyaki, kushikatsu, and Osaka favorites while exploring Dotonbori, hidden lanes, and a quiet shrine with a local guide.
“Really enjoyed this tour. Highly recommended. Our guide took us to a few restaurants and allowed us to try foods that we wouldn't have tried if we were alone.”
Explore Osaka after dark through Tenma and Kyobashi, with local dishes, drinks, culture, and a small group limited to six.
“This was a wonderful group experience. Kevin our tour guide was very social and informative. Would recommend for newbies and those returning to the city. Thanks you Kevin for such an amazing experience, Marge & Max.”
Cycle through South Osaka, Shitennoji, Tsuruhashi Market, and local eateries on a small-group Osaka food tour.
“What a great way to see Osaka and try some of the food from the area. It was a great tour because we went to some cool local spots that we wouldn’t have found without the tour. Our guide was great and got to meet a lot of cool people. Would definitely recommend!”
Taste Osaka classics, explore Dotonbori and Namba, visit Hozenji Temple, and learn local food customs with an English-speaking guide.
“the tour was such an amazing experience.. time. flew by and we would have wished, that we could have more time to talk about the culture and the food. it was worth every penny, highly recommended”
Taste Osaka classics, explore Shinsekai and Dotonbori, and learn local food customs on a three-hour small-group tour.
“The guide ‘Yuma’ was great.Not sure I’ve spelt or heard his name correctly. My hearing and recall of names is terrible. He was Knowledgeable. Informative. We were lucky that our family of four were the only ones on the tour that night. The local food was great. We enjoyed the Kushikatsu. And of course the local Osaka Okonomiyaki. The Takoyaki was enjoyable. We were surprised at how filling the dishes were as one of our party can eat a lot on his day. It was also an opportunity to see these areas after dark with a guide who knew where he was going.”
Taste 12 Japanese dishes at four local Osaka stops, with two drinks, a friendly English guide, and an easy Dotonbori walking route.
“It was an amazing tour! Mao was a very nice guide that loves her job and is taking care of everyone in the group! Would recommend!”
Taste Osaka classics with a private local foodie, from takoyaki to kushikatsu, across Dotonbori and Namba in three flexible hours.
“Amazing evening- great food, great company and we learnt loads!”
Taste Osaka classics, hear Dotonbori stories, and find tucked-away food stops on this small-group evening tour with four tastings.
“Our guide Matt O. was lovely - smart, informative, attuned, kind, & took us to a bunch of places that we would never have found on our own! Osaka was spectacular - a riot of sights, sounds, & amazing flavors! This tour overdelivered in the best ways!”
Explore Osaka’s local food scene with a small-group guide, custom stops, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, gyoza, sushi, and useful local tips.
“The tour was great once we finally made it, with amazing food and some true gems of local places to eat. The Gyoza place we were taken to was stunning and the Sushi Place was amazing. There was also a typical street food place, of which I forgot the name of, but was on skewers and deep fried which is typical of Osaka and that to was just (chef’s kiss). The only downside I would say is getting to the meeting point. It is in an extremely busy area, on the Namba Walk which is underground and has two walkways so really difficult to find which meant we ended up…”
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