Private Tour

Kyoto Private 7-Hour Hidden Gems Tour with a Local – Unscripted

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn’t your typical Kyoto walking tour. With a host who shapes the day around your curiosity, you’ll explore both the city’s iconic landmarks and its tucked-away corners — from lantern-lit alleys and sacred temples to foodie markets and riverside hideaways. Whether you’re drawn to spiritual stories, seasonal flavors, or artisan crafts, your route flows entirely at your pace.

After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with the ideal host. They’ll then create a flexible, fully personalized itinerary designed just for you.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.

This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kyoto

With your local host, explore a curated route through the city shaped around your interests. Here's a sample of what your day could include:

Admission Not Applicable

A historic crossing over the Kamo River and a symbolic entryway to Kyoto’s cultural east side. Your host may introduce the bridge’s role in Edo-period travel and its connection to the old Tokaido Road.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking

Hotel pickup can be arranged from any centrally located hotel

Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)

Gratuities (optional)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Kyoto Walking Tour - 7 hours

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Arashiyama area walking tour including monkeys, gardens and temples
Peter A,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Easy 6 hour walking tour of Arashiyama area led by Eiko including the monkey park, world heritage Tenryu-ji (Zen) temple, the bamboo grove, Okouchi Sanso Villa and gardens, the quiet Hokyo-in temple of a former samurai, a local restaurant for lunch, the profound silent Gio-ji temple and the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple with its 1000 Buddha helpers.
Amazing Kyoto
Traveler60865995326,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour experience with Kiyoto in Kyoto was amazing. I’d highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a unique and personalised experience in this amazing city.
Kyoto
D8864ALlizm,,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved my Guide. I got to do exactly what I wanted to do and see the things I wanted to see very efficiently. She was very sensitive to my personal interest. And was incredibly knowledgeable of the history of the city.
An Exceptional Five-Star Tour Experience with Masaya
Cindy,,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour with Masaya deserves a five-star rating for several reasons. His personalized approach made the 7- hour tour truly special. He demonstrated extensive knowledge about the places we visited and communicated fluently in perfect English, enhancing our overall experience.
Thanks
kathryn m,,Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day in Kyoto. Thank you. Our guide Masaya was terrific with advice, tailoring our event and set up a lovely day for us.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera & Gion
Tess10suzu,,Dec 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a really good time visiting the three places in Kyoto. Eko Heru was friendly and knowledgeable, and he brought us to places only the locals would know. And the timing was impeccable as we were able to catch the sunset view at Kiyomizu-dera, and had less tourists around. Overall, it was good company and we would surely recommend Eko to anyone who needs a private tour of Kyoto.