Private Tour

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

From GBP 69

4.84

1,263 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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)

Options

3 hours

Duration: 3 hours

7 hours

Duration: 7 hours

2 hours

Duration: 2 hours

5 hours

Duration: 5 hours

8 hours

Duration: 8 hours

Operated by City Unscripted

Reviews

4.84

1,263 reviews

1168

Hide was very...
Havila B,
Mar 9, 2025
5.00
Hide was very knowledgeable, patient and fun to be with! We all really enjoyed learning and being with him!
Excellent way to experience the deep history of Kyoto.
David J,
Mar 9, 2025
5.00
Excellent introduction to so many elements of this city's history. We learned about the emperors and shoguns who lived and ruled from Kyoto during the time it was the capital of the region and nation. The walking tour enabled us to see close up historic structures, visit inside temples and contemplate shrines. Our guide was excellent at sharing the area's history, pacing our advance to unique places and answering questions. By the end of the walking tour we had visited three very separate regions of the city, connecting by taxi and by foot. So glad we signed up for this.
Knowledgable Great Guide
Deshante F,
Mar 5, 2025
5.00
Ryuki was amazing information and patient! The tour was a beautiful sight of some of the temples and shrines and Gion area in Kyoto.
Day trip to Kyoto
Subramanian R,
Mar 4, 2025
5.00
We had a wonderful experience at Kyoto. Though it was a rainy and cold day, we really enjoyed the places we visited. Our trip host, Ada has shared lot of details about the city and its heritage. She was very accommodative and ensured that we could see all important places within the available team. Overall, it was a fantastic trip.
Perfect Day in Kyoto
Isabel D,
Mar 4, 2025
5.00
Ai was a wonderful tour guide to me and my college age daughter. She asked for our bucket list and made sure we got to see everything we wanted to see while also adding in a couple other gems based on our interests that came up in conversation. We used a combination of public transport and taxis. The use of taxis was our choice to see more. She was friendly, knowledgeable and took us to a wonderful lunch at a local, authentic restaurant. We were very happy with the experience and found Kyoto to be a beautiful city.