Nara: City Highlights Shared Group or Private Bike Tour Private Bike Tour
ID: GYG387094-O-700905
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the incredible architecture and fascinating history of Nara on a shared group or private guided bike tour.
Embark on a guided cycling tour around the city of Nara. Discover some of its significant landmarks including Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Tōdai-ji, and the Oshikien Garden.
Meet your guide in Nara and after a short introduction and safety briefing, you will be ready to set off. Put your helmet on, jump on your bike and head off to discover the beauty of the city.
Admire the beautiful scenery of Nara Park as you ride along at a relaxed pace. See the friendly deer who roam freely within the park and take in the views of the beautifully maintained surroundings.
Stop at the Todai-ji Temple and learn more about Buddhism and Shinto culture with your guide. Stroll through its grounds and gaze in awe at the 15-meter-tall giant Buddha statue.
Next, head to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine to see its thousand lanterns. Then, continue to the Kikuichi store, a high-end Japanese cooking knife retailer, before heading back to the starting point.
Highlights
- Explore the highlights of the city of Nara on a guided bike tour
- Admire the beautiful surroundings of Nara Park
- Visit the Todai-ji Temple and admire its famous Buddha statue
- See the thousand lanterns of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Learn about Japanese history, Buddhism and Shinto with your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour may be canceled if the day’s weather forecast (Japan Meteorological Agency) says the chance of rain is more than 60% You will be informed in the evening the day before, so be sure to check your mail the night before the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide at the local partner’s office at Nara Cycle Tours. The meeting point is located 2 minutes walk southeast of the JR Nara Station. Look for the metal shed next to the food truck base.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
