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

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Pontocho District

Experience Kyoto through the eyes of a passionate local who will bring the city’s hidden gems to life. Your host isn’t just a guide—they’re a passionate local who loves sharing their city with friends and will tailor your itinerary for you. You'll receive a pre-tour questionnaire to help customize your experience but here are some highlights and hidden gems to consider. 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

8 hours

Duration: 8 hours

5 hours

Duration: 5 hours

7 hours

Duration: 7 hours

3 hours

Duration: 3 hours

2 hours

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.85

1,438 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1336

2 Hour Kyoto Tour
Kevin G,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Emi was a knowledgeable, friendly and effective tour leader. We appreciated her knowledge about Kyoto and her willingness to customize the tour to our interests. We really enjoyed our tour!
Fantastic tour, with Alex!
heatherterreri,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Alex was an amazing guide! Showed us around all the sites, including those off the normal touristy routes. The tour was excellent!
Fully recommended!
TATIANA M,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an excellent city tour in Kyoto!! Our guide Ai was a great person, attentive, friendly, with a great attitude DE service and DE show us everything we should know despite the hot weather, always showed patience and understanding attitude. We had several alternatives and options tailored DE our needs and the passage of children. It is a tour that we highly recommend to introduce you to the city and its special places. Thank you!!
Mai took us to the Takao...
mary c,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mai took us to the Takao area to see some beautiful shrines. The area was in the mountains and was very peaceful. We also enjoyed lunch at a riverside cafe that was lovely. It was a wonderful escape from the city. Highly recommend the area. There were a lot of steps so that is something to keep in mind.
Great tour
Maria d,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Alexis was amazing!!! Fun and knowledgable, we had an amazing time. She connected with my young adult girls and my 80 year old mother.

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