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Kyoto: Private Customized Walking Tour with a Local Insider

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Private tour
Kyoto: Private Customized Walking Tour with a Local Insider
4.7  / 5326 reviews

Explore Kyoto with a local on a private tour. Discover iconic sights and hidden gems. After booking, complete a questionnaire to personalize your experience and find your perfect host.

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Duration 2 - 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover Kyoto’s iconic sights with insider knowledge from a local guide.
  • Enjoy a private tour uncovering hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path treasures.
  • Experience a seamless journey with a personalized itinerary crafted just for you

Full description

Experience Kyoto like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. Explore iconic spots like Kyoto Tower, Togetsu-kyō Bridge, and Ginkaku-ji Temple, along with hidden gems tailored to your personal interests. Your guide will craft an itinerary based on your passions, offering insider tips on what to see and do and uncovering the city's top attractions and cultural secrets. Discover sacred sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji Temple, explore the cultural richness of Gion, or venture off the beaten path into historic neighborhoods. Stroll through the perfectly preserved streets of Higashiyama for stunning city views from Yasaka Pagoda, or wander to Gion, Kyoto’s famous lantern-lit geisha district. Discover the best local foods to try, from street food at Nishiki Market to traditional confections on Sanjo-dori Shopping Street. Let your guide lead you to the heart of Kyoto, revealing its true essence and local charm.

Includes

  • Private and personalized walking tour
  • Local guide
  • 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8-hour-tour (depending on option booked)
  • Hotel pickup for central locations (upon request through the questionnaire after booking)
  • Food, drinks, and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however, public transport may be used)
  • Tips (optional)

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Meeting point

Your host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point in your questionnaire to fit your preferences and our Experience Planners will be in touch to confirm.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • After booking, our Experience Planners will email you a questionnaire which will help us match you with the best host who will personalize your experience just for you.
  • This experience is private and will take place rain or shine.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 326 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Candice – United StatesSeptember 28, 2024  – Verified booking
our guide was Mia. she was SO enthusiastic and friendly. she cheered up our grumpy kid so the other four of us could have a good time. she told us a lot of local tidbits about Kyoto that we would not have learned otherwise. we were so happy with this tour!
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Daniel – United StatesSeptember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Kenya was absolutely amazing - completely immersed me in the experience, customized it to my needs and desires, and was absolutely phenomenal 11/10!
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Cecilia – ItalySeptember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Walking all around Kyoto. Many informations we went to see different things not crowded the guide went above and beyond to show as around staying till late. Thank you Kokoro!
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Product ID: 125120

Activity provider:City Unscripted

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