Private Tour
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
Overview
Available languages
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:
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
5 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
4 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
2 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
3 hour walking tour of Kyoto
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
1,505 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide! Fantastic food and very informational. I had a blast. Great experience and perfectly planned
Richard H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Afifa was amazing. Customized our tour for exactly what we wanted and showed us some great sights. She was extremely knowledgeable
Great tour with Amy
Mariagrazia M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Amy was very knowledgeable, sharing the history of the famous sites we visited. She is very friendly and enthusiastic and helped make our experience a good one.
A great tour customized to you!
jazminegelfand,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Milo. He did a great job balancing interesting cultural sites and shrines with fun local shopping and areas of interest. We loved walking through the Silver Pavilion and its beautiful gardens, then taking the Philosophers Path down to the city. Milo had great knowledge of the city and its history, and was a great host! We appreciated his ability to take our priorities for the day and blend them with his favorite places to visit. He also had the best photo ops planned out! Highly recommend!
Fantastic day in beautiful Kyoto
kccrzr,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day with Miki in Kyoto. She touched base with me before the tour to find out what we were interested in seeing/doing. We were able to do everything we wanted plus have time for an amazing lunch experience. Miki is personable, smart and speaks excellent English. We learned so much on our first day in Kyoto and gave us a good grounding for future days there. I highly recommend this tour - and ask for Miki, you won’t regret it.
10 Out of 10 Experience
abigailfT3259NL,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Milo 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
5.00Milo 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
5.00We 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
5.00A 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
5.00Kokoro 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
5.00Try 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.
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