Free Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
8 hours
2 Adults x $432.36
$864.72
Approx Total
$864.72
Duration: 8 hours
7 hours
2 Adults x $383.72
$767.44
Approx Total
$767.44
Duration: 7 hours
2 hours
2 Adults x $136.46
$272.92
Approx Total
$272.92
Duration: 2 hours
5 hours
2 Adults x $285.08
$570.16
Approx Total
$570.16
Duration: 5 hours
3 hours
2 Adults x $186.45
$372.90
Approx Total
$372.90
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Overview
Experience Kyoto like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. This is more than just a tour—this is an intimate, immersive Kyoto experience crafted around you. Explore iconic spots like Kyoto Tower, Togetsu-kyō Bridge, and Ginkaku-ji Temple, along with hidden gems tailored to your interests.
Your guide will craft an itinerary based on your passions, offering insider tips and uncovering the city's top attractions and cultural secrets. Discover sacred sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha, explore the cultural richness of Gion, or venture into historic neighborhoods off the beaten path. Let your guide reveal Kyoto's true essence and charm.
Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
1253
4 stars
47
3 stars
18
2 stars
13
1 star
22
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Wonderful private tour in Kyoto
Published on May, 2025
Ryuki was wonderful! Highly recommend requesting him. He tailored our tour to what we enjoy, was friendly, informative and planned a great touring day! It was definitely worth doing a private tour.
Kyoto with Kiyoto!
Published on May, 2025
We had an amazing time exploring Kyoto with Kiyoto! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and made the tour feel very personal and fun. We learned a lot and saw places we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Thank you again, Kiyoto!
Pam was a GREAT private tour guide who likes “The Makenai” Netflix series as much as I do!!!
Published on May, 2025
Pam was my excellent tour guide for a private two hour curated tour of Kyoto. She and I worked out where we would go and we bonded over our shared appreciation of “The Makenai” Netflix series about modern day Maiko in Kyoto! She took me to the Tatsuya Jinga Shrine and Bridge and suggested my going to the Gion Corner show to see an authentic Maiko performance. We also went to beautiful shrines and temples and she explained many nuances of Kyoto I would never have learned without her. Pam is a fun and enthusiastic tour guide who I throughly enjoyed spending time with. I HIGHLY recommend her for a private, well-curated tour!
Wonderful private tour, highly recommended!
Published on May, 2025
Ryuki is an incredible tour guide! He is friendly, informative and tailored our experience to what we enjoy! We had such a wonderful day with him and it’s a tour we won’t forget! Kyoto is wonderful, filled with so many gems, and we’re grateful to have had his experience of the city to navigate us around!
Kyoto with Mia
Published on May, 2025
Mia was an amazing guide that catered an agenda to what we wanted to see! Wish we had more time to explore with her!
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