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Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your 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.
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This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
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Public transportation or local taxis may be 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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t a rigid sightseeing schedule—it’s a flexible, customized experience designed entirely around you.
Stroll historic lanes, visit hidden shops, admire serene temples and gardens, and hear the local stories that bring Kyoto’s culture to life. Your host will craft the route to match your interests, whether you’re drawn to history, food, architecture, tradition, or off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your interests. Your host will then reach out to suggest an authentic, flexible itinerary that feels like ex...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking
Private and personalized 7 or 8-hour walking experience with 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 Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Sanjo-ohashi Bridge
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
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Itinerary
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Kyoto
Get an authentic introduction to Kyoto with your private guide on a fully personalized full-day walking tour. Your route is designed around your interests and pace, offering an insider’s view of the city’s rich history, cultural traditions, and hidden gems. Here are some highlights you might explore:
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Kyoto Station Building
Explore this striking modern landmark with its dramatic architecture, rooftop gardens, and panoramic city views—a perfect gateway to your Kyoto adventure.
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Head north to visit this revered shrine, dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. It’s famous for its plum blossoms in late winter and its lively monthly market. Your guide can also recommend an excellent nearby spot to try Kyoto’s specialty, yuba (tofu skin).
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Kinkaku-ji
Continue to one of Kyoto’s most iconic sights. Originally a shogun’s villa, Kinkaku-ji was transformed into a Zen temple in the 1400s and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its gleaming gold-leaf exterior reflected in the surrounding pond.
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Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Journey south to the atmospheric lanes of Higashiyama. Wander these beautifully preserved, sloping streets lined with wooden townhouses, traditional merchant shops, cafes, and restaurants offering Kyoto specialties. It’s the perfect place to shop for pottery, sweets, crafts, and other local treasures.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Finish your day at one of Japan’s most celebrated temples. Famous for its massive wooden stage with sweeping city views, Kiyomizu-dera is especially beautiful during autumn foliage season. Don’t miss the Otowa Waterfall, whose three streams promise longevity, academic success, or good fortune in love—choose your wish wisely!
Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide
(32) Reviews
113
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Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t a rigid sightseeing schedule—it’s a flexible, customized experience designed entirely around you.
Stroll historic lanes, visit hidden shops, admire serene temples and gardens, and hear the local stories that bring Kyoto’s culture to life. Your host will craft the route to match your interests, whether you’re drawn to history, food, architecture, tradition, or off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your interests. Your host will then reach out to suggest an authentic, flexible itinerary that feels like ex...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking
Private and personalized 7 or 8-hour walking experience with 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 Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Sanjo-ohashi Bridge
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
