Kyoto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

3.67

3.7(3 reviews)

Private Tour

Japanese, English, French

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

French

Mobile ticket

Discover Kyoto in a whole new way with a passionate local guide who brings the city to life beyond the typical tourist experience. From world-famous temples like the Golden Pavilion or Fushimi-Inari Taisha, and historic districts, like Gion, to hidden gems known mostly to locals, every tour is fully tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style. Learn about Kyoto’s rich history, traditions, and daily life through engaging stories and personal insights. Enjoy authentic encounters, uncover lesser-known corners of the city, and experience Kyoto in a more meaningful and memorable way, as if exploring with a knowledgeable local friend.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Gion

Gion is a traditional district of Kyoto where you can often meet geisha. We'll walk there hoping to meet some!

Admission Not Applicable

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-Dera Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan. Its 13-metre stilted terrace overlooks the valley and the view of Kyoto is beautiful.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

4 hours

Duration: 4 hours Pickup included

3 hours

Duration: 3 hours Pickup included

2 hours

Duration: 2 hours Pickup included

8 hours

Duration: 8 hours Pickup included

6 hours

Duration: 6 hours Pickup included

What‘s Included

Guide Fees (their Lunch, Transport, and Entrance Fees if applicable)

around 2,000 JPY/person

Entrance fees to monuments (chosen together on the day, if desired)

The tour is a walking experience; public transport can be used as an additional option.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.67

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We really appreciated...
Anna S,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really appreciated Yoshi’s hospitality and knowledge of these historical landmarks.. The Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera cannot be missed if traveling to Kyoto!
Buyers beware of scams on Viator!!!
Don V,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
This tour should having the the headline “walking tour”. It says “we’ll pick you up” which to me implies a car was involved. At $142 per person and there were 5 of us….i understood a car would be involved. The morning of body I found out it was walking all day for 8 hours. We had one person in our group with mobility problems…and older gentleman in his seventies. I asked to cancel for a full refund. My refund was denied. We did not go on this “Walking” tour for 8 hours and lost all of our money. Needless to say I will NEVER book with Viator again. The “what to expect” section also never said this is a walking tour.
Excellent Day in Kyoto With Mouloud
Carol Z,May 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
MOULOUD was a great guide. He was kind, patient, knowledgeable, professional, thorough and engaging. He enriched my day with stories, history, art and architecture. He even added another site with the bit of time we had leftover.