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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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4.8 Excellent 78 reviews
10h
#26 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Private Car Charter with English Driver Flexible Itinerary

Explore Kyoto comfortably with a private vehicle and English-speaking support driver. Skip crowded buses and trains while enjoying a flexible itinerar...

Private tour
4.8 Excellent 35 reviews
3h–8h
#27 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto welcome tour

You can request own tour to me. So please text me first. We can decide which sightseeing spots, what kind of meals, how long for guiding, etc. Price i...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 658 reviews
3h 30m
#2 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho

Immerse yourself in Kyoto's authentic culinary nightlife through a warm, social dining experience! Explore Pontocho and Gion without feeling like an o...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 772 reviews
4h–8h
#25 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautifu...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 37 reviews
6h
#8 of 9 · Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours

Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour!

Saga/Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto City, is home to many attractive spots that transport visitors back a thousand years ago, such a...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 49 reviews
4h–8h
#28 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

This tour is perfect for seniors, families, or groups of friends. All you need to do is hop into the van and relax as your guide takes you around in a...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 34 reviews
10h
#11 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour | English Guide and Private Vehicle

Welcome to Kyoto and Nara Guided Tours! We are a Kyoto- and Nara-based tour company specializing in private guided tours that offer an authentic and p...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 34 reviews
50 min
#6 of 7 · Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences

Kyoto Photo Shoot by Professional Photographer (77K Followers)

Check my IG! : Kyotoric (80K followers) I am very much looking forward to getting know you and take the best shots! You can check my availability, wo...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 59 reviews
1h 45m
#7 of 7 · Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences

Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 32 reviews
7h–8h
#29 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t a rigid sight...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 94 reviews
6h
#30 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Customized Private Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide

The ideal pick for time-tight travelers that want to enjoy Kyoto. Avoid the potential confusion of Kyoto’s subway and bus systems; travel comfortably ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 284 reviews
8h–12h
#14 of 21 · Day Trips from Kyoto

Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima

・Lunch is not included, allowing you the flexibility to enjoy your favorite local dishes at your own expense. ・This tour is conducted by an English-sp...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 30 reviews
4h–8h
#31 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/van for 8 hours in Kyoto. Transportation fee -Cash to the driver in tour day: Up to 5 : ¥100,000 ,if m...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 71 reviews
3h 30m
#11 of 11 · Geisha & Gion Tours

Private Dinner with a Geisha

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever b...

In high demand
4.8 Great 63 reviews
3h
#6 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner

Step into the enchanting world of old Kyoto and immerse yourself in the magic of Gion and Shirakawa on this unforgettable evening walking tour. As twi...

Free cancellation

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

Best tours in Kyoto, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

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.