Kyoto

Private Tour Guide Kyoto with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized

Kyoto, Japan
Kickstart Your Trip to Kyoto with a Local Private and Personalized
  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Kyoto on a customized half-day tour with your own private guide who shares the best of the city. You can visit famous destinations like Golden Pavilion or Fushimi Inari Shrine, or explore districts like Gion or Higashiyama. After booking your tour, you’ll receive a short questionnaire that allows you to be matched with a like-minded guide for your visit to Kyoto.
  • Private half-day walking tour of Kyoto
  • Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private guide
  • Create an itinerary that is tailored to your interests
  • Hotel pickup available from central locations

What's Included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Sanjo-ohashi Bridge
    Japan, 604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimachō, １１３ 近江屋ビル 1F

    (The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Sanjo Bridge (Pass By)

Gion (Pass By)

Higashiyama Ward (Pass By)

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will 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

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Terrible and deceptive communication
Patricia_A, Apr 2024
I made reservations for a private tour in Kyoto and asked about pickup at our ships pier. They asked my reservation number and keep emailing me. They charged the tour while I continued to ask about transportation to meet the guide. I did not realize that we were a two hour drive from our pier to Kyoto. They finally said the day before the tour I had to make it on our own to Kyoto. They knew it was too far for weeks ahead and left it to us to figure out. After we told them we couldn’t get there on our own they refused a refund. I had told them we were 80 years old. Obviously we would have cancelled earlier if we realized they would not help arrange transportation. They continually gave the impression they would be able to help us arrange transportation. I’m shocked they would not refund our $233.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Patricia, I completely understand your frustration at missing out on the tour. We had discussed 1 week before that the host could meet guests within a 5 km radius, and you had kindly informed us that you'd arrange to reach the meeting point via taxi. However, circumstances changed at the last minute on your end. While we always aim to accommodate last-minute changes, we also need to consider our hosts and third-party suppliers. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're dedicated to learning from this experience to ensure smoother arrangements in the future. Warm regards, Ruslan and the City Unscripted Team.
Our guide Axel gave us a great intro to Kyoto!
Rosemary_B, Jun 2023
In early May 2023, we had a really great tour with our guide Axel. He was great about tailoring the tour to our interests, and even suggested some off-the-beaten path locations that were exactly what we were looking for! Highly recommended!
Awesome
RobertDaniel_W, Jun 2023
The guide has a liking personality We like very much the company. It made our first trip to Kyoto unforgettable.
We saw and learned a lot!
Simone_F, May 2023
We had a great tour with Alex, who is very well prepared, committed and knowledgeable. He had interesting stories to tell for all age groups, from children to grandparents. Additionally, he was able to give us background information to every question we asked. Furthermore, he extended the tour well beyond the booked time. We saw and learned a lot!
A great very personal experience
Billy_H, Nov 2022
My guide was extremely friendly and personable. Lime making a new friend. "Nihon-ga Tomodachi". He was very knowledgeable with the history of the various Temples and Shrines. Besides the "formal" tourist sights, he introduced me to some of the local culture. We used a one day bus pass to visit numerous locations of interest. Whi.le I was aware that the "Official" Tour was of three hours duration, he insisted time was of no concern, rather my getting the most of this opportunity. Highly, highly recommended.

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Price varies by group size

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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