Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour
Overview
Available languages
In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Public Transportation
One-day city bus pass (can be used continuously after the tour)
Professional English speaking guide
Food and drinks
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Southeast-bound course
The Southeast-bound course visits the Sake Brewery, the Fushimi Inari Taisha, the Sanjusangendo Temple, the Kiyomizudera Temple and the Ninenzaka or Sannenzaka Slope.
Reduced rate Southeast
Specially reduced rate package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.
Private guide for Northwest
Premium package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.
Reduced rate Northwest
Specially reduced rate package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.
Northwest-bound course
The Northwest-bound course visits the Bamboo Grove, the Rock Garden (Ryoanji Temple), the Golden Pavilion and the Nijo Castle or the Nishiki Market.
Private guide for Southeast
Private guide for Southeast: Premium package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.
Operated by WaRaiDo Guide Networks
Reviews
81 reviews
Best tour ever
Carl R,
Dec 28, 2024
5.0We were met by Mie and found out we were the only ones in the tour. She was fantastic and we had the most marvelous time. We visited all the sites that we expected to and while there Mie gave us great information about each one. On the way, she her culture, the Japanese customs, everyday life. She was also very interested and loved to hear our stories as we traveled from place to place; ate lunch. She is a fabulous tour guide!
Kyoto Summer 2024 adventure
Charlie C,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0We loved our tour guide . Perfect way to see Kyoto for the first time. Our guide told us facts and historical facts about each place we visited . Would recommend this experience.
Justified our day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo
Jedrix A,
Aug 4, 2024
5.0Our tour guide, Mie, was well-prepared and very friendly from the moment we met her. She clearly communicated the agenda to ensure it met our personal expectations. Mie took the time to know us and was an excellent conversationalist. She cared about us getting the most out of our one day in Kyoto and customized the agenda based on what caught our interests. It was absolutely worth having Mie as a private tour guide, and if you have the opportunity to request her, do it.
Amazing friendly guide with beautiful scenes
Christina C,
Jul 10, 2024
5.0Chako-san was an amazing guide, her deep understanding of all of the cultural sites really helped us appreciate the various temples and enjoy all of the respective characteristics unique to each site. Despite the on/off rain, intense crowds at each site, and thousands of steps walked, her bubbly energy was very contagious and helped us power through! Highly recommend. She also arrived early and was very courteous and answered so many questions throughout with immense patience.
Worth it!
Addie Y,
Jul 4, 2024
5.0We loved this tour, our guide was amazing and gave us history of each place we visited. There is lots of walking but it was all manageable. We went on a rainier day and it was still amazing, especially the bamboo forest.
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