Private Tour

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

Mobile ticket

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

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

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections

After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted 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 maybe 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‘s Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.

Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book

Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!

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 City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you will receive a short online 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:

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

4 hour walking tour of Kyoto

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

2 hour walking tour of Kyoto

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

5 hour walking tour of Kyoto

Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

3 hour walking tour of Kyoto

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.85

1,500 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1394

10 Out of 10 Experience
abigailfT3259NL,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Milo was a great guide who kept a tranquil pace. They were extremely knowledgeable about the city and each of us took somethings away from the tour. To put a cherry on top Milo tailored the tour to our interests and provided us with recommendations that fit our needs.
A deeper exploration of Kyoto.
luckygirl 2011,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Milo customized our walking tour and had a wealth of historical and contextual background that brought the area to life. We were able to get deeper understanding of the city.
Great day in Kyoto!
Denise R,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the best day with Hiro in Kyoto. It was such a treat to explore the city with him. He is a low-key guy who showed us a lot of wonderful things but it wasn’t too busy or over scheduled. He was truly a pleasure to be with and we learned so much! We had such a good time.
Very easy going and thorough guide!
Connie C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A FIFA was excellent , young and very friendly. She accommodated to our needs and even sent some recommendations after our tour. We loved her and we loved Tokyo
Excellent tour
Amir I,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kokoro is a very experienced and knowledgeable guide. He also masters multiple languages, which made the tour a lot of fun.
Walking tour of Kyoto
John Z,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Try to visit some of the lesser known sites. Beautiful and less crowded. Appreciated the knowledge of Alex of Japan and Kyoto. We had a great time.
Private Kyoto tour with Mia- Gion corner and Niki castle
jareds469,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mia was such a great guide! It felt like a good friend showing us around town. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything and had so many random fun facts. She tailored our your specifically to meet our request and was very responsive leading up to meeting.
Off the Beaten Path in Kyoto
Freedom811977,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We toured Kyoto with Milo. Almost immediately after booking, we received a questionnaire about our interests. Based on that, Milo contacted us with an itinerary for our approval. I shared my concerns over being shoulder to shoulder the entire day and he assured me that the itinerary would allow us to get the maximum experience with limited crowds. I was skeptical but that is exactly what we got. We enjoyed some quiet walks out in nature, say the Silver Temple, walked through the Geisha areas and went through the Tori gates. We also had lunch in a little tucked away spot run by an older couple that offer delicious food at reasonable prices. Then he said goodbye to us at a rooftop bar near our hotel to watch the sunset. Before we even got back yo our hotel, he had sent us links to other places to try and the most efficient way to group them. It was the perfect introduction to Kyoto.
Great tour
HungryHoolia,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eiko was a wonderful guide. She was attentive to our wishes and needs, and was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. She was also helpful in recommending additional sites to visit, and in getting an Uber. Her English was also very good.
Don’t miss out a private customized tour
Douglas S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hiro was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and accommodating guide. We appreciated his thoughtfulness in providing us with a customized tour and felt we got to see interesting places that we would not have found on our own. We really enjoyed visiting the Shogun wife’s house for Matcha tea and exploring the art gallery. We highly recommend a tour with Hiro!