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Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$429.39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 exploring Kyoto with a knowledgeable friend eager to share the city’s secrets.
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 exploring Kyoto with a knowledgeable friend eager to share the city’s secrets.
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Kyoto Full-Day Walking Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Flexible start times - choose your preferred time when booking
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Private and personalized 8-hour walking experience with a passionate local
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Meeting point
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Return details
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
- 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: (pass by)
- Explore this striking modern landmark with its dramatic architecture, rooftop gardens, and panoramic city views—a perfect gateway to your Kyoto adventure. (pass by)
- 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). (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- 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! (pass by)
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Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$429.39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!