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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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4.9 Excellent 32 reviews
3h
#4 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic dist...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 120 reviews
4h
#6 of 9 · Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Scenery Customized Private Tour

Explore the cultural highlights and beautiful landscapes in two historically important districts in Kyoto on a walking tour of Arashiyama and Sagano. ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 82 reviews
2h
#10 of 11 · Geisha & Gion Tours

Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets

Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture....

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 80 reviews
7h 30m
#22 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, vi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 38 reviews
8h
#10 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option

Planning a trip to Kyoto can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Which places are truly worth visiting? How do you get around? And how do you choose t...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 44 reviews
2h
#9 of 11 · Geisha & Gion Tours

Kyoto:Exclusive Geisha(Maiko) Show with Dinner, Games & Open Bar

How This Experience Differs from Ordinary “Maiko Shows” •Not a staged tourist performance This is not a simplified show created for large crowds. It ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 84 reviews
2h 30m
#4 of 4 · Cooking Classes

Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class

You found the best experience in Kyoto for families! Come visit our home and let's have an every day home-cooked meal together. When you arrive, take ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 69 reviews
6h–8h
#9 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Kyoto and Nara Customizable Private Tour (Local Licensed Guide)

Limited to **2 Groups per Day** We only provide **Local English-Speaking Guides** We have experience guiding Hollywood actors, including **Lance Gross...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 72 reviews
1h 30m
#5 of 7 · Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences

Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

Experience the timeless atmosphere of Gion and Higashiyama through a private photoshoot with a professional Kyoto photographer who captures more than ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 461 reviews
4h–8h
#23 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 76 reviews
2h 30m
#15 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Authentic Ninja Weapon Forging Experience in Kyoto

Highlights of This Exclusive Ninja Experience •Forge a real ninja weapon—only available here. Heat, hammer, and shape glowing steel under the guidanc...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 159 reviews
6h–8h
#8 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Kyoto Luxury Private Car Tour with Local Guide-Nara&Osaka Options

This private tours are all for yours! Discover the best of Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara with an ultimate VIP service with inclusion of hotel pickup and dro...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 123 reviews
3h
#24 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect o...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 51 reviews
2h 30m
#11 of 11 · Bike & E-Bike Tours

The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike: Private Tour

Ready for a bike ride like no other? Hop in; you are about to discover Kyoto on a bike tour with a local guide. On this Kyoto bike tour, cycle throu...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 58 reviews
6h
#7 of 9 · Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide

Accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide, explore the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, where aristocrats once unwound in ...

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.