Top Experiences in Pontocho Alley
Pinpoint Traveler, Inc
Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
USD 119
Our tours are very small group (6 or less), which means much more attention and quality for you. Local insight, great food, and good times await.
For those interested in trying some Kobe beef, be sure to choose the option which includes 100g (about 3.5 oz.) of prime Kobe area beef. It's reasonably priced, too!
Japan Wonder Travel
Kyoto Private Custom Highlight Tour with Licensed Guide (4/8h)
USD 150
Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of two hours or a full day trip consisting of seven hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress- free experience.
Opatrip.com Japan
Private Guided Food Tour in Kyoto
USD 235.02
Konnichiwa-japan
Private Guided Historical Sightseeing Tour in Kyoto
USD 85
From strolling through historic districts like Gion and Pontocho, where geisha culture thrives, to exploring majestic temples like Kiyomizu-dera and serene shrines like Fushimi Inari Taisha, every step will be filled with awe-inspiring moments.
Indulge in Kyoto's exquisite cuisine at bustling markets or traditional restaurants, participate in traditional tea ceremonies, and witness the changing seasons transform the landscape with cherry blossoms or vibrant autumn foliage.
Minimum attendance 6 people
Pictrip
Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer in KYOTO, JAPAN
USD 270.41
Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
USD 743.38
Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Discovering around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our private car tour with Government Licensed Guide. Meet your guide at your hotel in Osaka, then head to Kyoto!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
City Unscripted
Kyoto Geisha Tour, Gion With A Local: 100% Personalized & Private 3 Hours
USD 88.85
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host who will personalize the itinerary to your requests and interests.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
USD 141.66
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Amazing Kyoto Experience
Private FOOD walking tour in Kyoto city highlight exploration
USD 87.69
In the city center of Kyoto, Gion, we will enjoy night walk around Yasaka shrine, nice traditional districts, Hanami Kohji. Learning some histories and culture on your way.
Then we will swiftly moving to the restaurant since we are hungry :)
Restaurant will serve you delicious local cusine and sake. Talk to our guides.
food & city walking combined
Avoid wasting time to check highlights and access to a nice restaurant
Japan Guide Agency
Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour from Osaka
USD 188.88
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto Full Day Tour from Kobe with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
USD 1091.47
Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Discovering around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book this tour!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
USD 94.44
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
City Unscripted
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
USD 121.04
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
City Unscripted
Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
USD 153.23
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
AgenziaItaliana
Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple, Pagodas, Gion Maiko Area, ITALIAN GUIDE
USD 67.46
Walking tour of the ancient pilgrimage routes leading to the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple, in the area developed since the 8th century. until today, streets lined with countless souvenir and sweet shops and bars etc. to provide entertainment and enjoyment to visitors of all ages, from all over Japan and the world.
The native guide from Kyoto, the thousand-year-old capital of Japan, illustrates the historical, cultural and religious details, secret but unmissable along the way, and answers all your questions in Italian.
Any assistance necessary for participants during the tour.
Flexible itineraries and times on request as far as possible.
City Unscripted
Kyoto Private Night Tour: From Gion District To Old Pontocho, 100% Personalized
USD 154.52
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Guydeez
Treasures of Kyoto : Gion & historical Private Tour
USD 99.3
MagicalTrip Inc.
Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour
USD 115.76
To start this All-in-one bar hopping walking tour that Drinks & Foods are all included, our local guide will take you to an izakaya bar (a local tavern) on Pontocho street, one of the most well known night streets, full of local izakayas. We will be taking you to places only the locals know and recommend, making for a one and only experience!
◼︎Various drink and izakaya food tastings◼︎
We'll continue bar hopping walking around in the backstreets of Kyoto. You can try some authentic izakayas that serve yakitori or sashimi with crisp, cold draft beer. If you're a sake-lover, we will help you navigate through a sake standing bar that serves Kyoto-made sake. You can enjoy the night like a local!
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Ninja Food Tours
Kyoto: Small-Group Food Tour
USD 104.22
- 3 drinks as we taste local style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
- Explore Kyoto, visiting popular spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy the unique scenes of Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi.
*please let us know if there is any food restrictions about a week before the tour date. Vegetarian & vegan options are limited for this tour.
Withlocals
Kyoto by Bike Private Tour
USD 136.82
On this Kyoto bike tour, cycle through picturesque streets and scenic roads as you check out the main spots around town. Pass by the Philosopher's path, and Gion Area, and make stops along the way to hear fascinating stories about Kyoto.
Your local guide is a bike pro and will make this private tour an easy-going ride for you. So, if you are looking for a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to move around Kyoto, this bike tour ticks all the boxes!
Withlocals City Bike Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Kyoto Japan Tours
Kyoto Night Tour: Explore Gion, Nishiki, Yasaka Shrine & Secrets
USD 44.97
This tour involves a lot of walking, please wear comfortable shoes.
Tour Kyoto
2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group
USD 33.73
Admire the beauty of the local community.
Experience the sights and sounds of the local area and explore the local community and see how the local traditional people. still live.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
USD 188.88
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto 8 hr Tour from Osaka: English speaking Driver, No Guide
USD 918.77
Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Discovering around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book this tour!
Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
・Note: This tour is for independent travelers that need private transportation only. This tour does not come with a guide and you will not be able to ask for recommendations from your driver or Japan Guide Agency.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto Early Morning Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
USD 94.44
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Next Japan Travel
Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Kyoto
USD 91.07
The guests will find many unique shops and cafes which they might just walk pass by if they are not with guides. Hear many interesting stories of each place and useful travel tips from knowledgeable guide as they walk past the central area of Kyoto.
Opatrip.com Japan
Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto
USD 225.08
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto: Food and Culture Private Full-Day Tour
USD 141.66
Kyoto’s dishes have little flashes of flavor that will surprise you from Tofu skin hot pots to eel rice bowls, and buckwheat noodles with a huge fish.
Street food fans must visit Nishiki Market. This 400 year old market is rich in history and food. See some too-cute-to-eat Japanese ‘wagashi’ sweets or the eccentric tako-tamago, a skewered octopus stuffed with a quail egg. Or you can enjoy looking at the pickled foods that locals love! If you are a tea fan, have some rich and warm green tea (matcha), or a green tea parfait to cool down.
Once your reservation is made, please chose 3-4 spots from the tour details and let your guide know your food interests when planning. We hope to guide you soon!
MagicalTrip Inc.
Kyoto: Gion and Pontocho Night Food Tour
USD 159.54
We'll walk around the Gion where many old Kyoto-style buildings can be seen. Our local guide will provide insight into how locals enjoy their nights. We will enjoy simple, seasoned Kyoto appetizers in a traditional atmosphere!
Moreover, you can try 3 different kinds of Sake produced in Kyoto, so you can enjoy authentic Kyoto sake with Kyoto foods!
Vegetalian course is available. You can also book both courses at a time.
◼︎Enjoy more Kyoto food◼︎
We'll walk to the cafe where you can enjoy Japanese local dessert with coffee or alcohol drink!
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
※Please inform us when booking if you need vegetarian course meal because we need to arrange it with the restaurant.
Japan Exploration Tours JIN-仁
Kyoto: Hidden Gems Bike Tour and Gion Night Walk
USD 74.2
We are a team of local Japanese guides based in Kyoto who have a deep love for this city and take great delight in showcasing its stunning views and attractions to foreign guests.
We ride a bike on every single street in Kyoto Since we have been living or commuting in Kyoto for years. Bike touring is our lifework.
20 Mar - 10 Apr: the BEST for Sakura.
Apr-Jun is a nice season with the weather and fresh green.
Kyoto is a very flat city and not big.
We'll take you to many beautiful spots, temples, shrines, riverside roads, universities, hidden local gems, etc in Kyoto's northeast cultural area through an uncrowded scenic route.
The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.
After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto Kimono Experience 6 hrs Tour with Licensed Guide
USD 178.76
It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around the old capitol, Kyoto.
The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city waring a Kimono can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries.
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests.
ONE KYOTO TOURS
Gion District & Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Kyoto
USD 53.97
Starting off in the bustling Sanjo area of Kyoto, you will meander through the ancient, narrow, cobbled streets of Gion, Kyoto's centuries-old entertainment area. See the area come alive in the ambient atmosphere of the evening.
Learn about Gion's past and present, and get the chance to spot geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) as they move between different engagements in the heart of Kyoto's geisha district.
Along the way, pass through several historic ancient temples and shrines, including some designated national treasures, and get plenty of photo opportunities.
As you come to the end of the walk, you'll have gained a more detailed understanding of the history, architecture, customs, and traditions of Kyoto, the Geisha, the Gion District, and Japan.
Beauty of Japan
Private Local Food Tour with Expert Guide in Downtown Kyoto
USD 124.8
City Unscripted
Kyoto Private and Personalized Food Tour
USD 198.3
Keep things moving with a quick trip to a 100-yen sushi bar and have a draft beer in an intimate izakaya. At this small local bar, you’ll share small plates of local specialties your local Host will be happy to introduce you to.
And for a uniquely Kyoto experience shared with your local insider, enjoy a steaming bowl of Nishin-soba and a cold drink as the sun sets over the Kamo River.
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a local host who will get in touch with the best food recommendations to create a bespoke itinerary to your taste and requests.
Japan Guide Agency
Kyoto Private Tour With Transportation
USD 625.33
Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan. There is much in this city that you don’t want to miss!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Maximum 7 participants per tour.
MagicalTrip Inc.
Small-Group Breakfast Walking Tour with Food, Nishiki Market
USD 47.22
Start out the tour by enjoying morning air while walking through Gion. A local tour guide will take you around the serene and quaint morning town of Kyoto.
-Experience Kyoto's "one-of-a-kind" brunch at Nishiki Market known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto."
Nishiki market has over 400 years worth of history which has been loved and recognized by locals as the "Kitchen of Kyoto" for a long time. According to the name, "Kitchen of Kyoto," it implies that Nishiki Market is rich with famous gourmet cuisine of Kyoto.
-A passionate guide will teach you fun facts about Kyoto
A local and knowledgeable guide will provide you with valuable information that you cannot gain from an ordinary sightseeing tour.
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!