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KYOTO Highlights with English Speaking Driver Max 6 pax
Kyoto, Japan
- 8 to 10 hours
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- Pick-up and Drop-off to Hotel
- English-Speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Any Special Ride or Cruise not Included in this Package
- Lunch
- Entry tickets
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your hotel or place of stay. Pick-up time: 8 a.m. Due to traffic, we can be late by 30 Minutes. pick up and drop off outside of Kyoto, please contact us. The total itinerary is 8 to 10 hours.
What To Expect
Arashiyama
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Kinkakuji Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Gion
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sanjusangendo Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ginkakuji Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Kyoto Imperial Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.0
16 reviews
MelindaMeyer_M, Apr 2024
Worse tour we have ever taken. The puck up was a stressful disaster! We also paid $630.00 fir a cab driver! I do not recommend this tour to anyone!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Can you please share your experience to us?
Rutton_P, Apr 2024
When we booked this tour, the description clearly mentioned "private driver-guide". The day before the tour, I messaged the company via viator to confirm the time and I got a reply saying that it only provides a driver not a Tour guide. I wrote back saying if thats the case I wanted a refund. After a lot of back and forth, he finally wrote to me saying he will provide an "English speaking driver cum guide."
The ‘guide’ got in touch with us urging us to leave as early as possible the next morning. Although I understood his point we have two kids who didnt want to get up so early. After lecturing me the night before about going early he arrived 30 mins late !! His car was disgusting ( dirty) and smelt to which he replies that its not his- its his friends !?! Very unprofessional.
In all fairness, 'the guide' was very kind and congenial and he took the best photos of us with our iPhones. He was flexible and polite. However, he is not a guide and just knew the absolute basics of the description of the location. I knew more information on the tourist sights than him just by visiting the websites! His English was not fluent. He didn't even bother to make up stories about the sights like the other guides.
What bothers me is that after very specifically informing the company that I was indeed looking for a guide (as per their description) they still sent me a driver !
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your review as per our product description we clearly mentioned we are providing English speaking drivers only as before start the tour I informed you as well. Our drivers are giving best quality services.
Jince_P, Apr 2024
The English-speaking driver was very friendly and the car was in great condition. Made the trip incredibly memorable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
Margarita_K, Apr 2024
Our driver was punctual for our pickup. He was polite, very enthusiastic and shared history and information about each site. We were able to see more sites, without being rushed since our driver could take us at our pace…unlike a tour bus. Highly recommend this option.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
Nony_L, Apr 2024
Hussain was our driver , he was very pleasant and was flexible , picked us up wherever we were , responsive ! We knew ahead of time that this is not a guided tour , but we hit all the highlights of Kyoto and took our time exploring the areas : arashiyama , golden temple , Kyoto imperial palace, Nishiki market , Fushimi Inari . We are seniors , perfect for us !! Thank you Hussain , great attitude and smiles !!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
MeltonR_W, Apr 2024
Driver was very nice and flexible, very accommodating to our desires. We were able to adjust the agenda for weather and crowd conditions.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
Graciela_S, Apr 2024
The entire tour was fun and very entertaining, we were not stressed and the personal attention was great. He made sure we were comfortable and was very attentive if we were tired or needed a break. Totally recommend this tour
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
Hung_T, Mar 2024
The tour guide could not care less about us. Talking on the phone- loudly all the time while driving, not mentioned a world about any place of interest. Feared for our safety but did not say things in case this would make the driver unhappy and drive even more dangerously. Car is smelly and dirty. Overall never had such a bad trip like this. Wasted a lovely day. Booked through viator before (not bad) and did not expect this bad service for this money. Terrible.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Sorry for everything we will investigate and take action thank you for your review to make better our services.
Tiffany_M, Mar 2024
Noamie was excellent driver and guide. He took care of us like family. Tha k you so much for a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
Chan_K, Mar 2024
First time I have been to Kyoto. Beautiful city. Love it. No I is a wonderful tour guide and also he is great photographer
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are delighted with your excellent review. Your review is very valuable for us. Our Driver/Guide work hard to provide you best quality Tour Services. Your positive feedback is motivates to our Driver/Guide to make them work Harder. Please keep encouraging them we will love to see you again with warm welcoming.
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