Private Tour
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Kyoto at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gion Area, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tickets for Kiyomizu Temple included
Private Tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
What To Expect
Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Garden
Pass by the Zoo and get to see this neighborhood, which preserves the look and feel of feudal-era Japan in a wood-built historic quarter of narrow lanes lined with traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals.
Yasaka Shrine
Hokanji temple was built in the Asuka period (538 - 710)
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Best of Kyoto Private Tour
Short Description: Kickstart your Kyoto visit with your local private guide, get unique insights and tips and make the most out of your trip!
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrific Tour of Kyoto with our amazing guide Guia
Wesley B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our tour in Kyoto with our guide, Guia. She was incredibly kind and attentive to my children, making the day enjoyable and engaging for the whole family. Guia shared so many fascinating facts and stories about Kyoto’s history, culture, and hidden gem…it truly brought the city to life for us. Her warmth and enthusiasm made the tour feel personal and memorable. I could not recommend this tour more highly. A perfect way to experience
Tiro: great tour guide
Lan B,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour includes very good sites. The tour guide Tiro is excellent - knowledgeable, pleasant and very thorough in his description and explanation…
Geishas!
Paula R,
Nov 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Ted was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. The geisha are was beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed our day.
Not a locals tour
Lawrence H,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
2.00Disappointed, very expensive for an untrained guide, who is not from Japan and does not speak Japanese.
Perfect amount of time for Kyoto experience!
Alice L,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00Guia was awesome! She took us through temples and accommodated our needs. She was well-versed in the Japanese culture and we had a wonderful day as a family..
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