Kyoto · KYOTO PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
18 bookable options
Kyoto days work best when nearby stops stay together. These choices show where each route goes, how long it keeps you there and what the ticket includes.
Private Kyoto walking tour with a local guide. Flexible, customized route covering iconic temples, Pontocho, Gion, and Fushimi Inari.
“Great private tour. Our guide, Alex, was a phenomenal host. We saw multiple sites and our guide was very knowledgeable.”
Kyoto 6-hour private tour by train and on foot with a government-licensed English guide. Choose 3-4 highlights from shrines to Arashiyama.
“Our tour guide was wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a tour of the town before taking a day or two to explore on their own. It was very helpful to get a good bearing of the city and its amazing history.”
Private one-day Kyoto tour hitting Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion with an English guide for up to 7.
“Great tour! We got to see a lot of what Kyoto has to offer. We saw some amazing shrines and beautiful locations like the bamboo forests. We were even able to see some locations that we were not aware of before and were not as crowded by tourists. A 5 star tour. On top of all that, we had an amazing guide. Yoshi is such a sweet, knowledgeable and funny guide. He honestly felt like your friend showing you around, suggesting good restaurants, movies and places to avoid. He really got to know us and tailored the tour to our interests to make sure we got the best experience possible.…”
Private 4-hour Kyoto tour with a nationally licensed guide. Choose 2-3 sites, get hotel pickup on foot, and ride local trains or taxis.
“Kyoto has so many amazing sites but seeing them with a guide really helps bring them to life. My partner and I had a fantastic time exploring the eastern part of Kyoto with Nabet. We started at the Fushimi Inari shrine early on our tour and then slipped away from the crowds to some quieter spots. We really enjoyed our time with Nabet and highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto.”
A private Kyoto walking tour with a licensed guide. Pick 4, 6, or 8 hours, customize stops, and see Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Gion.
“Yuka was an excellent guide for our group of 6. She was extremely knowledgeable, warm & sensitive to our needs. Throughout the tour, she was energetic, kept a smile on her face & provided great information about the places we visited. Highly recommend!”
Private Kyoto tour with licensed English guide and car, pick 3 to 4 sights, avoid transit confusion, with door-to-door pickup.
“Both the guide and driver were amazing (Haru and Hari). Guide was very informative and offered much more than just walking us around. He was funny and helpful and very flexible. Would definitely recommend booking this tour again as you get to see just about everything you could want in Kyoto.”
A customizable Kyoto private day with hotel pickup, top sights like Kinkakuji and Fushimi Inari, and a guide who explains what you see.
“Kiyoto was super helpful, friendly, and fun. He picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. He even helped me buy a bunch of souvenirs and took my partner to a salon to get a haircut (and explained what he wanted in Japanese). Would definitely recommend to others and friends!”
Private Kyoto and Nara day tour with a flexible route, hotel pickup, and expert guidance, hitting Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Todaiji.
“Our guide Usama was excellent. He helped up plan and execute our day trip with precision. No time wasted but we didn’t feel rushed. I would thoroughly recommend”
Choose 3-4 Nara sights on a 6-hour private tour with a government-licensed English guide. Meet at Nara Station, see deer, temples.
“Junichi is the best! Our group of 5 joined him on a 6 hour private Nara tour and we are so glad to have booked. Our group typically likes to see things at our own pace and on our own time, but we wanted to learn more about the area anRead more”
Private Kyoto car tour with an English driver, pickup, and flexible stops. See Arashiyama, Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu, and Fushimi Inari.
“We had a wonderful time with our guide Victor/Yamazaki. He was able to pick us up from the train station and assist us in re-working our planned itinerary due to the heavy rain. The driver and guide provided us with umbrellas to use during the day, which was much appreciated. All of us agreed that Victor's day of itinerary was absolutely perfect and we are so glad he led us on this tour. We got to see so much more than we initially thought and had so much fun.”
Private custom Kyoto walking tour with a local guide. Pick sights like Fushimi Inari and Gion, plus local tips. 2 to 8h.
“The experience was great! Omar, our guide, asked us some days before our meeting what we wanted to visit in order to personalize our tour. During the tour he told us the stories of the site we were visiting and gave us some little news about the place. I would suggest him.”
A 3-hour private Kyoto walk with a local guide, Kiyomizu-dera ticket, and side-street culture from shrines to Gion.
“We the had the best time in Kyoto with Shohei. We learned things, ate things, and saw gems we would have definitely missed otherwise. Shohei is, by far, the best tour guide I've had on any international trip. Three hours for the experience we had felt like one heck of a value!”
Private Nara day trip from Kyoto with a licensed English guide, deer park fun, major temples, and Edo-era streets. Pick 3 to 4 stops.
“Our guide Kazuo Sumi, ensured a wonderful trip of Nara. With him, we visited Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Isuien Garden, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Machi. The Deer Park was the highlight for the day and we did have a great time. We thank, Kazuo for all his efforts of finding a vehicle at NARA station. He took extra effort to locate a vegetarian restaurant for us in Nara and also, ensured a great tour of Nara. A value for money tour, travelers should not miss.”
A 4-hour private walking tour through Kyoto’s Arashiyama and Sagano, with flexible stops, top temple gardens, and iconic views.
“Kazu is the best! Great food and we got some great pictures. A must do”
Kyoto highlights in 7 hours with an English guide, Kyoto City pickup, Gion streets, Kennin-ji Zen temple, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi Inari.
“We were lucky to meet Aki, our tour guide. There were only us on that tour. Aki was accommodating and helpful when we asked questions along the way. She understood when we requested halal/vegetarian food only and put effort into thRead more”
