Tokyo - Shinjuku's Most Underrated Eats (3 stops, 3 drinks)

About this tour

Navigate Shinjuku's backstreet food scene with a witty local guide across three neighbourhood gems, sampling dishes most visitors miss. This 3-hour ramble through Tokyo's most frenetic district includes proper meals and three drinks, revealing why locals eat where they do rather than where guidebooks point. Spanish-language tours run Wednesdays.

Highlights

• Three off-the-radar eating spots in Shinjuku's maze-like streets
• Three drinks paired with each stop
• Meals and snacks included throughout
• Guided by someone who knows the neighbourhood's food culture
• Suitable for all fitness levels and families with prams

What to expect

Expect a casual, conversational tour with plenty of back-and-forth banter. Your guide will steer you through Shinjuku's controlled chaos to spots where locals actually dine—think standing bars, cramped noodle counters, and hidden izakayas. You'll eat proper meals at each location, not token tastings, and drinks come with each stop. The pace is walkable but involves navigating crowded pavements and tight alleyways. Bring appetite and comfort with close quarters.

Good to know

Alcoholic drinks available only for those 20 and over; under-20s receive non-alcoholic alternatives. Tours unsuitable for coeliac or vegan travellers. Prams welcome. Public transport is nearby if needed. Guide tips optional.