Private Tour
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
Overview
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Experience Kyoto like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. This is more than just a tour—this is an intimate, immersive Kyoto experience crafted around you. Explore iconic spots like Kyoto Tower, Togetsu-kyō Bridge, and Ginkaku-ji Temple, along with hidden gems tailored to your interests.
Your guide will craft an itinerary based on your passions, offering insider tips and uncovering the city's top attractions and cultural secrets. Discover sacred sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha, explore the cultural richness of Gion, or venture into historic neighborhoods off the beaten path. Let your guide reveal Kyoto's true essence and charm.
Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences.
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
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kyoto
See Kyoto through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you will receive a short questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring world-famous landmarks, savoring local flavors, or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity.
Pontocho District
Pontocho Alley—a stunning hidden gem often hailed as Kyoto's most picturesque street. With its car-free, timeless charm, traditional wooden shops, and intimate restaurants, it offers a glimpse into authentic Kyoto.
Options
7 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
3 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
2 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
8 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
5 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
1,473 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Mariko!
Tami L,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mariko was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day walking the city and visited temples, geisha district, food market, shops and more. Highly recommend Mariko!
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Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Austen was very informative and willing to cater our tour to what we wanted to see and do. We came into Kyoto by train and he met us there. He also made sure that we were able to make our return train
Amazing half day trip with Pam, the best guide we could choose
Lior S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent half day trip in Kyoto. A very nice and knowledgeable guide. Pam offered us two possible routes by e-mail and helped us choose prior to our visit. The trip was well planned. Pam was flexible, but also helped us make the best out of our time. We enjoyed her thorough knowledge and also enjoyed just talking with her and getting to know her. Everything was perfectly timed - we got to see so many things, and yet we didn’t feel we were rushing at all. We really felt that we got to know Kyoto better thanks to this trip.
Walking Tour of Kyoto
Laura M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful walking tour with Emi today. You can tell she truly loves Kyoto. She showed us the local area including Ponto Cho Alley, Gion, Kenninji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Hokaniji Pagoda. It was our introduction to Kyoto!
Tour was completely...
Sam G,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was completely tailored to our young family's needs. Jose was very flexible accomodating the kids many questions and responding to their interests. We thoroughly enjoyed wondering the sights of Kyoto with Jose.
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