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Kyoto Private Walking Tour

Discover the capital of Japan for over 1000 years with this Kyoto private walking tour. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks. Tour Options. Welcome to Kyoto! After meeting in central Kyoto at the indicated time, we'll start this private walking...

  • 8 hours
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Discover the capital of Japan for over 1000 years with this Kyoto private walking tour. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks.

Tour Options

Welcome to Kyoto! After meeting in central Kyoto at the indicated time, we'll start this private walking tour of Kyoto. Our guide will assist in exploring the city authentically, potentially using public transport.

You can choose from 5 different durations ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours. Depending on the duration, you'll visit up to 9 of the city's must-see spots:

2-hour tour: 3 attractions3-hour tour: 4 attractions4-hour tour: 5 attractions6-hour tour: 7 attractions8-hour tour: 9 attractions

You can decide which attractions to visit; if unsure, the guide will suggest a route to suit your interests.

Kyoto Walking Tour

Options include the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, and the nearby Tofukuji Temple, a Zen temple known for its bridges and gardens. You can visit Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 statues of Kannon, or the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO site with city views.

Stroll through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Streets to see traditional shops and teahouses, and consider visiting the Yasaka Shrine, noted for its lanterns, and Maruyama Park for cherry blossoms and ponds.

Another option is Chion-in Temple, which houses a large temple bell. Additionally, you can explore the Gion District, Kyoto’s geisha quarter, where you might see a geisha or maiko.

Additional Info

If using public transport during the tour, you must purchase tickets for yourself and the guide. The tour can start from your preferred location, and you are responsible for any entrance fees to museums and monuments.

Advantages of a Private Tour

Booking a private tour allows you to customize your itinerary, travel at your own pace, and potentially save money when traveling with a larger group.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Private and exclusive tour, there will be no other people in the group

Not included

  • Public transport tickets
  • Transfers
  • Admission fees
  • Food and drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

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