Private tour

Welcome to Kyoto: Private Walking Tour with a Local

4.5  / 5116 reviews
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Private tour
Welcome to Kyoto: Private Walking Tour with a Local
4.5  / 5116 reviews

Get a welcome to Kyoto from a friendly and passionate local and discover the city like a resident. Learn the secrets about where to buy groceries, how to get around and much more.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 2 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up possible from the lobby of your hotel or outside your Airbnb accommodation if located in the city-center.
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Lisa

Kokoro was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. We covered a lot of ground.

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Lisa
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Lana – United Kingdom

Nicolo was so helpful and friendly. We had a good laugh Highly recommend him.

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Lana – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Get to know Kyoto through the eyes of passionate locals
  • Make travel about friendly people and not just places
  • Learn about the city's many tips, tricks and best-kept secrets

Full description

Transform the way you travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Get a welcome to Kyoto from a local host eager to share all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your stay. Meet at your hotel or accommodation and get familiar with your local neighborhood. Learn about the best places to eat, buy groceries and the easiest ways to get around. Alternatively, arrange to meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Hear about the top things to do, customized to your interests. By the end of the tour, you will feel more comfortable navigating the city on your own with all the information you need.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Customized private walking tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Meals and drinks
  • Transportation around the city

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Important information

Know before you go

  •  Children under 3 years old can join free of charge. Children between 3 and 12 years old get a 50% discount
  •  If you would like to include a visit to an attraction, you will need to cover the cost of entrance for the local guide
  • You can request a specific time for this tour
  •  This is a walking tour. Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • During the walking tour you will have the option of taking public transportation or a taxi to get around the city at your own expense. Please advise if you would like a private car included on the tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 116 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Lisa January 11, 2020  – Verified booking
Kokoro was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. We covered a lot of ground.
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Lana – United KingdomApril 6, 2023  – Verified booking
Nicolo was so helpful and friendly. We had a good laugh Highly recommend him.
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Diogo – United StatesApril 14, 2024  – Verified booking
Nicolo was very nice, helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable. I had a great time and would 100% recommend and come back another time.
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Product ID: 94548

Activity provider:Lokafy

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