Kyoto Private Tour: Explore Cultural Landmarks

Explore Kyoto’s rich culture with a private guided tour. Customize your itinerary and enjoy a stress-free, memorable experience tailored just for you.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kinkakuji Temple - Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, the top two floors are adorned with gold leaf, creating a stunning reflection in the surrounding pond. Originally constructed in the 14th century as a retreat for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later transformed into a…
What's Included
  • Parking, Gasoline, and Expressway Fares
  • English-Speaking Guides
  • Air-Conditioned Transportation
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission to attractions
  • Kiyomizudera around 10 dollars
  • Kinkakuji around 10 dollars
Additional Information

Kyoto is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and well-preserved traditional Japanese culture. Our tours are crafted to help visitors explore and appreciate Kyoto’s beauty while ensuring a fun and memorable experience.
As Kyoto’s renowned landmarks are spread out—often requiring extensive walking, navigating hills, and finding hidden spots—a…

Location
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Faraway44358292130
Jul 24, 2025
- Excellent tour! Beautiful sites in Nara and Kyoto. Ryu was a great guide. He was patient with us. The tour was flexible and customizable.
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H8759mjcristinar
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent guide!! Excellent option to guide your visit 👌 - It went to great pains to make our walk beautiful, was very attentive and recommended the best for shopping and food , if I return DE your guide
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162obedf
Jul 22, 2025
- The views were amazing!! The guide was very nice and kind would recommend. Was very impressed with how he was able to explain everything in a way we could understand.
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Journey08351901611
Jul 15, 2025
Trip was very great . Short drive from Kyoto . Our guide, Ryu was nice and friendly. Excellent trip, recommended for fam - Was good , amazing places . Short drive from Kyoto. Our guide, Ryu , was very friendly 😉, excellent tour !!!!! Recommended
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Rozanagbariah
Jul 13, 2025
Perfect Kyoto tour - Our tour in Kyoto was absolutely amazing, and that’s all thanks to our incredible guide, Shunsuke. From start to finish, he was warm, professional, and full of knowledge. His deep love for Kyoto truly shone through in every explanation, story, and recommendation. Shunsuke made the history and culture of each site come alive in such a personal and engaging way. He was incredibly attentive, always checking in with the group and making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. What I appreciated most was his kindness, sense of humor, and the thoughtful little details he added throughout the day. He didn’t just show us Kyoto — he helped us feel connected to it. If you’re visiting Kyoto, I can’t recommend Shunsuke enough. He turned a great tour into an unforgettable memory!
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Nichole_k
Jul 12, 2025
Do yourself a favour and book this tour! - I’m so glad we booked this tour!!!! We had an amazing day in Kyoto with our guide, Riku. He picked us up from our hotel and was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel totally comfortable from the start. Riku took us to all the spots we wanted to see in a day - It would’ve taken us days on our own - and he shared so much interesting info along the way. He took us to a delicious local sushi place for lunch that we never would’ve found ourselves. Our 3 kids loved it! It really felt more like exploring with a local mate than a tour guide. Highly recommend!
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E9513jtjuant
Jul 12, 2025
Kyoto tour - Ritual was amazing. Very knowledgeable about all the locations he took us to kyoto. He even helped my family carry the stroller when there were alot of steps in the golden temple. I would highly recommend him as a guide for future families!
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984saundraa
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing day in Kyoto - Our Kyoto temple and shrine guide was absolutely wonderful! He had incredible knowledge of the history and spiritual significance of each site we visited, while being respectful of the sacred atmosphere. What really impressed us was how he taught us proper etiquette at each location - from purification rituals to appropriate bowing - making us feel confident and respectful throughout the experience. His English was very good and he was patient with all our questions, and knew exactly when to provide insight and when to let us simply absorb the peaceful beauty of these ancient places. This tour truly gave us a deeper appreciation for Kyoto's heritage. Highly recommended!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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_raymond_ayala
Jul 11, 2025
Highly recommended! - Riku was an outstanding guide—professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He made every stop more meaningful with his insights and was flexible and easy to work with when customizing our tour. He paced everything perfectly to match our interests. Highly recommended!
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O8742vjtiffanyt
Jul 1, 2025
Wonderful day and excellent guide! - So much fun! Air conditioned car made a huge difference. Roku is so polite and kind. We were able to visit lots of temples in one day as well as the infamous bamboo forest. He goes at your speed which makes a difference too. I highly recommend as a tour guide in Kyoto! Five stars 🌟
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From $180
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).