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Private Kyoto Back Street Cycling Tour w. ENG-Speaking Guide

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$170.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is the most popular and easiest tour to enjoy by bicycle. The tour starts and ends at Kyoto Station, is short in distance, and is reasonably priced. The mostly flat roads make cycling comfortable for everyone from children to the elderly.

In addition to spots such as "Gion" and "Kyoto Gyoen" where you can enjoy Kyoto's unique atmosphere, you can also stop at high-impact temples and shrines such as "Higashi Honganji" and "Heian Jingu" depending on time and your preference. If you are lucky, you may even meet a maiko!

Feel the breeze and aroma of Kyoto along the river as you tour the back alleys of the city, which you will not find in any guidebooks. You will surely discover a new Kyoto. 

The tour includes
1) Guide fee (With English speaking guide / 1 guide for 1 group)
2) guide for 1 group)
3) Admission fees
4) Rental bike
5) Accident insurance
Private Kyoto Back Street Cycling Tour w. ENG-Speaking Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Use of bicycle
  • If you request the tour conclude away from Kyoto Station, there is a 500 yen bike collection fee

Meeting point
KCTP Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal: 2 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Nishinotoin Exit (inside Bic Camera), 3 minutes walk from Central Exit (north side) Baggage will be checked free of charge during the tour. Please note that valuables, fragile items, and perishable foods are not accepted.
Return details
KCTP Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal: 2 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Nishinotoin Exit (inside Bic Camera), 3 minutes walk from Central Exit (north side) Baggage will be checked free of charge during the tour. Please note that valuables, fragile items, and perishable foods are not accepted.

  • Meet up KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal @Dep. 9:30 / 13:30 for departure! (pass by)
  • Gion
    This is Kyoto! The Kyoto cityscape spreads out before you. You may run into Maiko on the street.
  • Along the Shirakawa river, cycling on the path beside a clear stream will make you refreshed. (pass by)
  • You will ride on the road around the Kyoto imperial palace and Kamo River(鴨川), the river is familiar to local people. (pass by)
  • Coming back, you can ride it continually for 500yen each/ 500yen per bicycle after the tour. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Kyoto Back Street Cycling Tour w. ENG-Speaking Guide

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $170.38
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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