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42 tours in Kyoto, Japan, in English and other languages

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Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle: Guided Walking Tour

9.9 (2)

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3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 1:00 PM

From €47.67

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Gion Kyoto: 3-Hr Small Group Guided Walking Tour

9.9 (1)

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3 hours

5:00 PM, 5:20 PM +1 More +1 More

3 hours

5:00 PM, 5:20 PM +1 More +1 More

From €41.60

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Kyoto Kimono Bamboo Photo Walking Tour & Tea Ceremony

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Immerse yourself in Kyoto's beauty on a unique Arashiyama tour! Enjoy professional kimono dressing, traditional matcha making, and a guided walk through the bamboo forest, with memorable photos captured along the way.

Provided by Benjamin Tang

1h 30min

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

1h 30min

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

€120.00

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Experience Kyoto & Nara: Where Tradition Meets Wonder

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Kyoto and Nara in one day! Discover the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, feed the friendly deer in Nara Park, and walk through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari. Explore ancient history and geisha culture with a local expert!

Provided by Ahmadzai Muhammad karim

4 hours

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

4 hours

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

From €70.00

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Kyoto: Full Day Private Tour with a Local Guide from Hotel Pickup

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Discover the best of Kyoto in one day! This tour takes you from Arashiyama’s bamboo paths to the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari’s gates. End with stunning views at Kiyomizu-dera and a stroll through Gion.

Provided by WAJID AMIN

7 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +4 More +4 More

7 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +4 More +4 More

From €145.00

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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Guided Food Tour

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2 hours

From €41.60

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Kyoto: 10 Must-See Sights Guided tour

Provided by Beautifuldaytours

9h 30min

From €81.60

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Fushimi Inari Shrine Private Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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Enjoy a stress-free private tour of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari. With hotel pick-up included, we’ll walk the iconic red torii gates and find hidden gems. Relax and discover Japanese culture on this easy 2-hour morning or afternoon stroll.

Provided by WAJID AMIN

2 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +9 More +9 More

2 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +9 More +9 More

From €60.00

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Kyoto: Golden Pavilion Temple Private Tour with Hotel Meet-Up

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Enjoy a private Kyoto tour to the famous Golden Pavilion with convenient hotel pick-up. Visit the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple, stroll through peaceful gardens, and discover local stories and culture with a friendly guide in just 2 hours.

Provided by WAJID AMIN

2 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +5 More +5 More

2 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +5 More +5 More

From €59.00

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo & Adashino Temple Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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Ditch the crowds on a private Arashiyama tour with cozy hotel pick-up. Wander the iconic Bamboo Forest and find serene peace at the hidden Adashino Temple, famous for its thousands of stone statues. Your quiet Kyoto escape awaits!

Provided by WAJID AMIN

4 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +6 More +6 More

4 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM +6 More +6 More

From €119.00

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456 Reviews in Kyoto

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

by Liat Breit

(1 review)

"Goin tour"

A lovely and informative tour of Gion! The historical atmosphere is amazing, and learning about the rich culture and tradition of the district made it a highlight of our time in Kyoto

Reviewed on Jul 09, 2026

by Tjeerd Boonman

(7 reviews)

"Nice, relaxed stroll around temples and Gian"

Xavi was a very nice guy. It felt as if we were going around the city with a friend that has lived there for a while. He explains the history well and has a genuine interest and love for Japan’s...

Reviewed on Jul 08, 2026

by diana gosphel

(1 review)

"great time spent. highly recommend this activity"

The guide was kind, funny and had a lot to say about Kyoto. i highly recommend this tour to everyone

Reviewed on Jul 05, 2026

by LIAT EISNER

(1 review)

"Wow!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience in Kyoto thanks to our wonderful guide, Wajid! From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. His explanations were...

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

by Carla Ximena Anaya

(1 review)

"Great Tour"

The tour with Wajid Amin was great he showed us the geisha district explaining details that without them we would have never understand. He knew so much about Japanese culture and ways. This tour...

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

by Peggy Zee

(1 review)

"A highlight of our first visit to Kyoto"

We are very pleased with our tour led by Kazu. He led us through the Gion area, the shrine, Maruyama park, the important temple, Higashiyama area, and back to Gion, covering a little over two...

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

by Gabriel Collins

(15 reviews)

"Gion Tour"

This tour was really interesting, we learn so much about geisha ! Also you have explinations about shrines ! Wajid was the guide !

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

by jillian balodis

(3 reviews)

"A delightful guide."

Ben was engaging and informative. We learned so much from his tour. Great communication before the tour. I would recommend this experience run by Ben.

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

by Ido Cooperstein

(1 review)

"Go to this tour!"

Great tour with great explanation about the geisha culture. A must do tour! Thank you Wajid!

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

by Mack filler

(2 reviews)

"Wajid is the best"

He is very knowledegable

Reviewed on May 08, 2026

by Laura Hohmann

(3 reviews)

"Great Tour with Kazu"

Had a great tour with Kazu seeing a lot of nice places and he gave us a lot of interesting facts about them. And he was happy to answer any questions

Reviewed on May 02, 2026

by Mari Biko

(2 reviews)

"Excellent tour"

The guide was very knowledgeable and provided very insightful information. Much appreciated.

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