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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 132 reviews
3h
#16 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

Our professional instructors will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner. Some dangerous work is involved...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 50 reviews
2h–3h
#7 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture

Discover Kyoto after dark in a way that's truly unique. This isn’t a rigid sightseeing tour—it’s a private, personalized exploration designed entirely...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 85 reviews
7h
#32 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 73 reviews
8h–10h
#12 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan with our exclusive Kyoto and Nara tour. This meticulously crafted experience invites y...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 32 reviews
3h–4h
#33 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Private & Personalized Half-Day Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Kyoto in a way that’s truly personal. This isn’t a rigid sightseeing tour—it’s a private, customized experience designed entirely around you,...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 550 reviews
8h–12h
#15 of 21 · Day Trips from Kyoto

Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka

Make the most of your time in Japan with a hassle-free trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima! Leave all the day trip planning and details to the experts. Ch...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 47 reviews
6h
#9 of 9 · Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours

Arashiyama from Kyoto: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

This private Arashiyama walking tour is a flexible, personalized day trip from Kyoto that offers a unique alternative to standard sightseeing. Instead...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 69 reviews
2h
#17 of 17 · Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

Discover a side of Japan that few travelers experience. This samurai sword experience in Kyoto offers a unique blend of cultural tradition and martial...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 80 reviews
8h
#34 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup

Explore Kyoto’s top attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and hidden local spots with your own private guide. This fully customizable Kyo...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 239 reviews
10h 30m
#13 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto

This guided tour offers an unforgettable adventure through some of Japan’s most renowned cultural and spiritual sites. You'll explore tranquil parks i...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1922 reviews
3h 30m
#5 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)

Experience the true magic of Kyoto at night! This award-winning foodie tour takes you beyond the tourist traps and deep into the historic, lantern-lit...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 79 reviews
6h–10h
#14 of 15 · Nara Day Trips

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Histori...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 106 reviews
3h
#8 of 9 · Food & Night Tours

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the loca...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 241 reviews
5h–10h
#35 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Kyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itine...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 229 reviews
8h
#36 of 36 · Sightseeing & City Tours

Private Kyoto Customizable Day Tour with English Speaking Driver

Explore Kyoto in Comfort and Style! Discover the beauty of Kyoto with a private Kyoto day tour by car with Ashan Global Tours. Enjoy comfortable priv...

Free cancellation

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

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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.