Private Tour
Kyoto Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
You’ll join one of our Kyoto hosts to taste the city’s most delicious meals and street food. Kyoto is a city rich in cultural heritage, and this has directly influenced its culinary tradition.
Keep things moving with a quick trip to a 100-yen sushi bar and have a draft beer in an intimate izakaya. At this small local bar, you’ll share small plates of local specialties your local Host will be happy to introduce you to.
And for a uniquely Kyoto experience shared with your local insider, enjoy a steaming bowl of Nishin-soba and a cold drink as the sun sets over the Kamo River.
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a local host who will get in touch with the best food recommendations to create a bespoke itinerary to your taste and requests.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
6-8 tastings of various local food specialties, glass of sake, wine, beer or soft drink
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
3 hours with a Host
Additional food and drinks in addition to those included in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Visit centuries-old Nishiki Market for the Kyoto's best street food. IMPORTANT: Nishiki market is open from 9am to 4pm. As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Shijo Dori
Pass by Shijo Dori
Options
EatLikeaLocal-Kyoto-3HRS
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kyoto Food Tour with CiCi
Ken W,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cici was our guide for this Kyoto food tour. She was very accommodating and friendly. Her knowledge of the food Kyoto culture and Kyoto history was great. Her English was very good. We had a great time, ate some great food, and had some fun conversations. Highly recommend this food tour.
Nishiki Market Food Scene
Huey L,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00Michael, our guide was great, full of information and stories. We had many food options, too many: tempura, yakitori, sushi, dessert.
Delicious food tour with Nisa
Paula R,
Nov 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Nisa was an incredible guide! She made the day so fun! Not only did we eat interesting and delicious food, but she took us to places we would never have found on our own. If you are looking for a great food tour, go with Nisa!
Good food tour that ends with an incredible dessert stop.
Lisa T,
Apr 15, 2024
- Viator
4.00The dessert at the Tea shop was both meaningful and memorable. Tour guide introduced us to a few new foods.
Great time with Toga!
Diana H,
Mar 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Toga! He was very warm and friendly. He was on time to the meet up and showed us some great new places. Our family really enjoyed spending time with Toga, even in the cold rain. We definitely recommend him for this tour.
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