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Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
Badge of ExcellenceKyoto, Japan
From $603.04
per group (up to 2)
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The subway system and local bus network can be very confusing for tourists visiting Kyoto, so save yourself the risk of getting lost and opt for this worry-free private tour instead. Door-to-door hotel transfers are included, and a guide takes you to a selection of key sights, such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or Nishiki Market.
- Avoid busy public transport: Travel around Kyoto in a private vehicle
- Great way to tick off multiple highlights in a day
- Flexible and personalized tour: Choose from a list of places to visit
- Potential stops include Gion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Kinkaku-ji Temple
What's Included
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Private Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
- Food and Drink (for yourself)
- Entrance Fees to attractions where applicable (for yourself)
- Any other personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
This tour departs only from Kyoto. We can not pick you up In Osaka, Kobe or Nara etc. Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Kyoto area or your preferred location around Kyoto Station.
What To Expect
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nijo Castle
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Gion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nishiki Market Shopping District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kyoto Imperial Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Pontocho
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Higashiyama Ward
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ginkakuji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Nanzenji Suirokaku
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tofuku-ji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Toji
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kinkakuji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ninna-ji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kibune River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kurama-dera
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ryoanji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Arashiyama
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kokedera Suzumusidera
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Katsura Imperial Villa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Daikaku-ji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tenryuji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Yoshimine-dera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kennin-ji Temple
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.
- 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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Reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Ryan_G, Apr 2024
Saw the biggest sights and learnt a lot in a day. Wouldn’t have been able to cover so much ground without this tour.
Viren_S, Apr 2024
Shoji was a kind and patient guide. He took us to some great sites around Kyoto while sharing knowledge of the sites.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words . I am happy to hear that you all enjoyed the tour despite the bad weather. I hope you will come back to Kyoto someday and discover more hidden charms of this city. Shoji Ogawa
ivy_q, Apr 2024
Highly recommend! We went to all the major places in Kyoto like the Inari shrine. I learned so much about the history and also was an amazing photographer for our family! Good English and extremely patient with young children. Thank you so much for making our trip memorable first time in Japan!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your many compliments. I appreciate sharing a wonderful time with your family in the best season of Kyoto. I'm especially impressed that your cute and handsome son walked for a long time without any complaints. I was very pleased to see him feeding sliced apples to monkeys pleasantly. I hope your family come back to Kyoto again and go around other destinations.
Akira
sksundaran, Apr 2024
This was one of the best ways to explore a city - Saori, our guide, made our day relaxing and fun. Our daughter really enjoyed her day particularly due to her conversations with Saori. She was fun loving and had an easygoing approach to explaining the history, culture and traditions of Japan as well as modern day life in Kyoto and Osaka.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment. I am so happy to know your daughter enjoyed the tour with us. Indeed it was fun, especially the Monkey Park. Again, thank you for coming and sharing time with us! Saori
Grace_M, Apr 2024
Ken was very knowledgeable around all the places we have visited. Despite the rain and traffic, he tries to fit in all our itinerary for the day. Thank you for a great time Ken san!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for giving me a favorable review.
When you had a hiccup problem with your SUICA cash IC card while you are trying to come out of Kyoto station, I immediately recalled a problem/solution with my earlier guests. The cash IC card system is good and convenient, but not tolerant enough for those unfamiliar. Hope you had no such hiccup during your stay in Japan. Wishing to see you again soon. Ken
Keith_P, Apr 2024
We traveled from our ship in Osaka to Kyoto by shinkansen and met our guide Toshi at the end of the platform, communicating by WhatsApp. With a short time in the city we were very grateful to Toshi for putting together a superb itinerary. Kiyomizu-dera temple is magnificent, and the tori lined path at Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is a highlight. But the Kinkaku-Ji temple is breathtaking and should not be missed! We also stopped briefly at a park to see the magnificent blossom where there was also a classical concert in progress. Toshi's knowledge of Japan's history and his friendly personality helped to make our day very special.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
I really appreciate your positive review, from which I'm pleased to find you had a good tour with me. I'll try my best at all times necessary to help have a great time in Japan, I'm expecting you to visit again and looking forward to it.
With best regards,
Toshi
Stephan_B, Mar 2024
We had a really great trip with our Guide, Ted. He not only showed us e.g. the Rock temple, Imperial palace and Arashiyama but also provided very interesting information about religion, culture and history. In addition we had a very good lunch in a ramen restaurant.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your warm words to me.
I also had a wonderful time with you & your wife.
The person who loves garden holds eustatic sense, and I was very pleased to see your smile.
Many thanks to listen to my presentation.
Hope you keep your memory in Kyoto for good and wish you to come back again.
Regards
Tetsuya(Ted) Morimoto
Mariya_G, Mar 2024
Our tour guide Kaeko was wonderful! Knowledgeable, accommodating and even with rainy, cold weather she powered through. Thank you Kaeko!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind comment.
I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour.
During the tour, we met a downpour at Kinkakuji Temple, but we were brave enough to look around!
I’m also glad that your family enjoyed Kura-Zushi near Kinkakuji Temple for lunch.
Anyway I hope you’ll visit Japan again in the future.
Thank you very much.
Kaeko
RALUCA_G, Mar 2024
Amazing day spent with Ken, really knows his stuff and is a pleasure to talk to! Highly recommend. Knows all the best spots for photos and getting stamps.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks so much for a favorable review. It was my delight as a tour guide being with such a nice warm family. The knowledge you already have regarding relations between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu was deep and truly amazing to me. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Ken
Hyacinth_L, Mar 2024
Kazu was very accommodating to the family's requests and my mom's handicap. Kazu was very informative of Kyoto's district. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi! How have you been after you left Kyoto? Could you go back to Tokyo after the earlier dinner in Kyoto?
I believe you are doing well. By the way, thanks a lot for your excellent review comment.
I was so lucky that I could guide such a nice person like you this time. Your family members are so kind and gentle. Oh, and cute for your daughter.
I was happy that you had a good time at Kiyomizu slope area.
I also had a great experience with you, thank you very much.
Hope to see you soon. Regards ; Kazu
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