Nara - Private Family Bike Tour





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Duration
3 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese, French
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
This bike tour is based on our most popular tour, Nara Highlights, but without Yoshikien Garden and reserved for families with kids who can ride a bike. No E-bike nor Child seats are available. As it is a private family tour, you can be sure that your guide will take extra care of your group, and adjust and adapt the tour based on your preferences. Pour la demande de guide francophone: Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais. Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire. Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation. Merci pour votre compréhension.
What's Included
Included
Helmet for riders if requested or required
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Use of bicycle
Not included
Extra food and drink
Shopping and souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We are near "TOICHISHOGAKKO" Bus stop, a few minutes off the city center. BY BUS : Weekday: Buses Number 62 : 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17 57 : 09:30 --> 09:33 --> 09:47 Sat/Sun/Holliday : Bus Number 62 - 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17 - 09:20 --> 09:23 --> 09:37 - 09:40 --> 09:43 --> 09:57
End point
We are near "TOICHISHOGAKKO" Bus stop, a few minutes off the city center. BY BUS : Weekday: Buses Number 62 : 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17 57 : 09:30 --> 09:33 --> 09:47 Sat/Sun/Holliday : Bus Number 62 - 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17 - 09:20 --> 09:23 --> 09:37 - 09:40 --> 09:43 --> 09:57
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Ride through Nara Park and Admire the animals living there
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Enter Todaiji Temple and see the biggest Buddha statue of Japan and learn about the history of the city.
Stop 3
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Visit the Kikuichi Knife shop, former Samurai Sword maker and actual cooking knives maker. Learn about Knives and buy some if you wish to. Free engraving can be asked when you visit on our tour.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Visit the Shrine of Kasuga Taisha, Learn about the spirit living there and discover Shinto, the oldest concept of spirituality in the world.
Stop 5
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Walk on the wooden bridge and stop to take one last picture for amazing memories.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
11 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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