15 Nagasaki Tours Worth Booking

1.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $82Our pick

A private Nagasaki walking tour shaped around your interests, from atomic bomb sites and Dejima to local food, shops, and quiet corners.

“Yuki was great. She had the day well planned and was flexible around things that we wanted to do. She showed us her favourite parts of Nagasaki as well as the historical places we had asked to see. She was respectful and friendly and shared her stories as well as listening to ours. Her English was very good. She communicated well prior to the tour so we all had an idea of what to expect for the day. I would recommend her to anyone. A talented lady who speaks many languages. Thanks Yuki.”

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2.Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $155Top rated

Review of Nagasaki’s private six-hour walking tour, with a licensed guide, flexible sights, public transport, and practical value advice.

“Hiro was a wonderful guide. He introduced Nagasaki culture, history, and food to us in one memorable day! Riding around in the buses and trams among the locals was especially fun!”

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3.Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $122

Review of Nagasaki’s private half-day tour, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, peace sites, temples, museums, and public transport tips.

“We visited two sights in the city based on the recommendation our our guide Yoko. We learned much about the history as well as culture and experiences in modern day Japan. Well worth it.”

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4.Visit Gunkanjima Island (Battleship Island) in Nagasaki

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · from $71

Cruise from Nagasaki to abandoned Gunkanjima Island, explore its coal-mining ruins, and visit the excellent Digital Museum before or after landing.

“We attended this tour with a group of 14. We were all treated courteously by the well informed guides.”

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5.Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

See Nagasaki your way with a private vehicle and licensed guide, choosing four key sights from atomic history, temples, churches, and city views.

“Yoshi was our guide, and we had a wonderful time exploring Nagasaki. The tour with our own driver was perfect. She explained the history of the region and of course that fateful day. She even taught our ladies the art of oregami. I would rate as an excellent tour..”

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6.Taste Local Life: Nagasaki’s Historical Street Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $105

Explore Nagasaki’s Chinese temples, old shopping streets, local snacks, and Spectacles Bridge on a three-and-a-half-hour guided walk.

“Very interesting tour with very friendly and knowledgeable local guide, interesting to see the different style of the Chinese temples.”

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7.Nagasaki Street Food Adventure: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $228

Taste Nagasaki with a private local guide, sampling six to eight dishes across Chinatown, Hamanomachi, Maruyama, and a retro market.

“This was our favorite tour so far! Not only did Yuri take us to the best food spots (I’m still dreaming of the gyoza) but she also shared a lot about the history of Nagasaki. We learned a lot, ate at places we’d never have found on our own, and even got to do a little shopping. I highly recommend a tour with Yuri!”

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8.Nagasaki Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $64

See Nagasaki through a local host, from Peace Park and Shōfuku-ji to Chinatown, temple streets, markets, and flexible private touring.

“Many cultures,many things to see. Wish we had more time. All of what we saw was within walking distance of the cruise ship.”

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9.Nagasaki WW2 History and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Explore Nagasaki’s WWII sites, Peace Park, ceramics, sake, and night views on a private full-day tour with Shannon.

“Shannon is an incredible tour guide. But more importantly, he put together an amazing tour. We took two locals from Nagasaki and they both said they had never heard, nor been to, many of the things we visited. Shannon is a pro and he iRead more”

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10.Private Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $109

Explore Nagasaki with a private local guide, from Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum to Chinatown, Oura Church, and Glover Garden.

“This was amazing. Nagasaki was our first stop/port in Japan with our Norwegian Spirit Cruise. It was an emmersive experience. The Atomic Bomb museum is a must for the NEVER AGAIN goal. There i smore to Nagazaki and our guide very patiently took us through the full experience.”

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11.Semi Private Guided Tour of Nagasaki.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $125

See Nagasaki’s Atomic Bomb Museum, Mt. Inasa, Dejima, Oura Church, and more with an adaptable English-speaking local guide.

“Pene provided a lovely and comprehensive tour of Nagasaki. He was very informative and attentive to all of the group's needs. The tour was well planned and ended near the cruise ship so that it was within walking distance. We used taxis tRead more”

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12.Nagasaki Private Customizable Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $203

Build your ideal Nagasaki half-day with a private guide, city transport, peace sites, churches, Chinatown, and flexible 2 to 3 stop planning.

“it was very informative, and we were very comfortable in our own bus. the tour guide was knowledgable about his area,”

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13.Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $52

Dress in a kimono at historic Dejima in Nagasaki, choose from 100-plus styles, enjoy simple hairstyling, and take photos indoors or outdoors.

“During my friend’s visit from afar, we tried the kimono experience at Dejima Hoppén. It was such a special moment to walk around in traditional attire, feeling the atmosphere of old Japan. It’s an experience I would love to recommend to anyone visiting Nagasaki.”

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14.Nagasaki Like a Local: Private & Custom Experience (2-3 hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

Explore Nagasaki with a private local host, from Chinatown and Meganebashi Bridge to Oura Cathedral and Dutch Slope.

“Our guide Yuki could not have been nicer and did her best to make sure that we had a good tour, but her English was not proficient enough for this tour. She didn’t know enough history or couldn’t communicate it to us, leaving us to read aRead more”

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15.Private Ring Craft Experience in Nagasaki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $21Best value

Shape a Japanese Tankin ring in Nagasaki with English support, real metal, custom textures, and a finished souvenir to take home.

“This is a great activity for all ages. Even a 2-3 year old can create this piece and have a lasting token of the trip. The metals are real and a good quality. It’s a quick and fun activity that will create a memento. The staff was friendly and spoke English well. Instructions were easy to follow. Lots of options to customize.”

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