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Tours and Excursions in Kyoto

123 tours in Kyoto, from €90 to €463 per person, average rating 4.9 based on 53930 reviews.

Viator lists 1,702 tours for Kyoto. We screened all of them and kept 123: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only.

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5.0 Excellent 1441 reviews
8h
#1 of 60 · Private Tours

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide s...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2810 reviews
1h 30m
#2 of 4 · Cooking Classes

Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto

Vegan, gluten-free and halal guests join the same class at the same price, with ingredients swapped rather than left out. Each class opens with a ram...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 597 reviews
4h 30m
#4 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professio...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 590 reviews
7h–8h
#1 of 11 · Bike & E-Bike Tours

Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)

Experience the Grand Loop. See more of Kyoto. The Kyoto Grand Loop is a 44 km cycling adventure linking five iconic sights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest,...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 251 reviews
2h
#1 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

Two hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English. Ninja...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2149 reviews
3h 45m
#2 of 11 · Bike & E-Bike Tours

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1498 reviews
1h 45m
#13 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Kyoto Samurai Experience

What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai. S...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 542 reviews
1h 30m
#1 of 7 · Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences

Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

This program offers a unique opportunity to wear authentic armor and march through Kyoto like a legendary warlord. This all-in-one experience includes...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 191 reviews
1h
#1 of 11 · Tea Ceremony & Matcha

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves...

5.0 Excellent 677 reviews
3h 30m
#1 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time...

Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2124 reviews
5h–6h
#2 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide

Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular destinations, so sightseeing can be very crowded during the day. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 244 reviews
3h 30m
#1 of 11 · Geisha & Gion Tours

Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack

Experience the Kyoto You Are Dreaming About. Let me take you through the hidden world of Gion and the “real Kyoto” locals want to keep to themselves,...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 323 reviews
1h 45m
#9 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

Why Choose Our Experience: ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with smal...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 491 reviews
5h
#1 of 9 · Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours

5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 147 reviews
7h
#3 of 60 · Private Tours

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

Hi I'm Kosuke Let me show you around my home town. Feel free to contact me and let me know dates and places of your interest. Please book me two da...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated November 8, 2026

Best tours in Kyoto, rated by travelers

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Top rated
5.0 Excellent 251 reviews
2h

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

Two hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English. Ninja...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 191 reviews
1h

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves...

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 147 reviews
7h

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

Hi I'm Kosuke Let me show you around my home town. Feel free to contact me and let me know dates and places of your interest. Please book me two da...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 144 reviews
1h 10m

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

Myokaku-ji Temple, a historic main temple of the Nichiren sect once visited by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, provides the majestic setting where...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 132 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deepe...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 114 reviews
4h

Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour

Join us for an authentic Kyoto cooking experience and local market tour that feels like visiting a friend's home. Small & Cozy: Maximum 6 participant...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 100 reviews
1h 30m

Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】

You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience. It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in Englis...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1441 reviews
8h

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide s...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 597 reviews
4h 30m

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professio...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 590 reviews
7h–8h

Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)

Experience the Grand Loop. See more of Kyoto. The Kyoto Grand Loop is a 44 km cycling adventure linking five iconic sights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest,...

Free cancellation
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Frequently Asked Questions

123 tours are available for booking in Kyoto on Guidekin. The top-rated is 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour with 4.98/5 from 1,441 reviews.

Prices range from €90 to €463 per person. The most affordable option is Explore Hidden Alleyway with a Local Expert (Morning tour) at €90. The premium choice is Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site Private Tour with a Premium Van at €463.

Based on 53930 traveler reviews across 123 tours, 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (1,441 reviews).

Duration ranges from 50 min to 13h 20m. The shortest is Kyoto Photo Shoot by Professional Photographer (77K Followers) at 50 min. The longest is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto at 13h 20m.

Browse 123 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most tours in Kyoto offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.