---
title: Bus Tours in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
tours: 44
price_from_eur: 90
reviews_total: 31983
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/bus-tours/
---

# Bus Tours in Kyoto

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026.

Bus Tours in Kyoto: 44 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 44 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-early-morning-tour-with-english-speaking-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €91 per person | 4.95 (2124) | 5h–6h | daily 06:45–08:15 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Kyoto Foodie Night Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-foodie-night-tour/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours | €107 per person | 4.96 (677) | 3h 30m | daily 17:00 | up to 8 per booking · instant · en/ja |
| 3 | [Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/full-day-tour-of-kyoto-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €229 per person | 4.95 (476) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-in-kyoto-up-to-4/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €261 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (147) | 7h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 5 | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €113 per person | 4.93 (2933) | 8h 30m | daily 07:50 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +2 |
| 6 | [Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-early-bird-walking-tour/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €92 per person | 4.95 (393) | 5h 15m | daily 06:45–08:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 7 | [PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/perfect-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €113 per person | 4.92 (17853) | 8h–9h | daily 07:50 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/de/it +2 |
| 8 | [Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-private-tour-in-1-day-with-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €96 per person | 4.92 (1737) | 4h–8h | daily 07:00–15:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 9 | [Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transportation/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €229 per person | 4.98 (116) | 6h–9h | daily 08:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/cmn |
| 10 | [Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-in-kyoto-up-to-9/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €348 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (86) | 7h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 11 | [Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Japanese Guide – 3 Options](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-with-local-japanese-guide-3-options/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €169 per person | 5.0 (78) | 6h–8h | daily 07:00–11:30 | private · up to 5 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 12 | [Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-private-tour-by-car-with-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €298 per person | 4.92 (505) | 6h | daily 08:30–12:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 13 | [Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/maiko-dance-and-tea-ceremony-on-a-noh-stage-in-kyoto/?format=md) | Geisha & Gion Tours, Tea Ceremony & Matcha | €127 per person | 4.99 (79) | 1h 30m | daily 10:30–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 14 | [Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-full-day-private-tour-with-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €96 per person | 4.98 (88) | 4h–8h | daily 07:00–15:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 15 | [Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-customizable-day-trip-with-english-chauffeur/?format=md) | Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €351 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (91) | 8h–10h | daily | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 16 | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €145 per person | 4.92 (370) | 8h | daily 09:00–15:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 17 | [Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/osaka-nara-in-1-day-by-private-van-with-local-expert-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €264 per group/vehicle | 4.96 (92) | 6h 30m–7h 30m | daily 13:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 18 | [Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/scenic-green-tea-fields-of-hidden-kyoto-local-tea-exp-private/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Private Tours | €226 per group/vehicle | 4.98 (54) | 5h 30m | daily 11:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 19 | [Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site Private Tour with a Premium Van](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-unesco-world-heritage-site-private-tour-with-a-premium-van/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €463 per person | 5.0 (39) | 9h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 20 | [Kyoto Private Customizable Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-customizable-tour-with-english-guide-hotel-pickup/?format=md) | Private Tours | €319 per group/vehicle | 4.91 (127) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 21 | [Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-day-trip-from-kyoto-customized-tour-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €168 per person | 4.91 (119) | 8h | daily 07:00–10:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 22 | [Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-highlights-tour-with-english-guide-hotel-pickup/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €348 per group/vehicle | 4.94 (51) | 8h 10m | daily | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 23 | [Enjoy Kyoto in Style with a Minivan & Guide!](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/enjoy-kyoto-in-style-with-a-minivan-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €232 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 24 | [Kyoto Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-private-tour-see-top-attractions-in-1-day/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €116 per person | 4.89 (461) | 4h–8h | daily 07:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 25 | [Kyoto and Nara Private Tour With English Guide and Hotel pickup](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-private-tour-with-english-guide-and-hotel-pickup/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €348 per group/vehicle | 4.92 (60) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 26 | [Kyoto Luxury Private Car Tour with Local Guide-Nara&Osaka Options](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-luxury-private-car-tour-with-local-guide-nara-osaka-options/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €192 per person | 4.88 (159) | 6h–8h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 27 | [Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-tour-full-day-with-local-guide-nara-option-2/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €463 per group/vehicle | 4.89 (38) | 8h | daily 09:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 28 | [Kyoto and Nara Customizable Private Tour (Local Licensed Guide)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-customizable-private-tour-local-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €358 per group/vehicle | 4.88 (69) | 6h–8h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 13 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 29 | [Kyoto Private Car Charter with English Driver Flexible Itinerary](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-car-charter-with-english-driver-flexible-itinerary/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €481 per group/vehicle | 4.85 (78) | 10h | daily | private · up to 15 · pickup · en/ja |
| 30 | [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-sagano-tour-with-licensed-guide/?format=md) | Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours | €127 per person | 4.84 (58) | 6h | daily 08:30–13:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 31 | [Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-miyajima-1-day-tour-from-osaka-kyoto-or-hiroshima/?format=md) | Day Trips from Kyoto | €98 per person | 4.86 (284) | 8h–12h | daily 07:40–09:45 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 32 | [Kyoto Customized Private Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-customized-private-car-tour-english-driver-no-guide/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €185 per person | 4.83 (94) | 6h | daily 08:00–13:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 33 | [Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-let-s-uncover-secrets-of-majestic-kyoto-history/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €159 per person | 4.8 (49) | 4h–8h | daily 08:00–13:00 | private · up to 9 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja/ko |
| 34 | [Kyoto and Nara Day Tour \| English Guide and Private Vehicle](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-and-nara-day-tour-english-guide-and-private-vehicle/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €548 per group/vehicle | 4.76 (34) | 10h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 9 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 35 | [Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-miyajima-tour-from-hiroshima-osaka-kyoto-fukuoka/?format=md) | Day Trips from Kyoto | €104 per person | 4.85 (550) | 8h–12h | daily 07:40–09:45 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +15 |
| 36 | [Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-highlights-of-kyoto-tour/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €133 per person | 4.8 (85) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 37 | [Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-nara-private-tour-from-osaka-kyoto-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €261 per person | 4.78 (73) | 8h–10h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/cmn |
| 38 | [Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-park-osaka-and-kobe-full-day-tour-from-kyoto/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €118 per person | 4.79 (239) | 10h 30m | Tue Fri Sat 07:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 39 | [Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-custom-tour-with-local-expert-guide-hotel-pickup/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €159 per person | 4.71 (80) | 8h | daily 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 40 | [Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tour-kyoto-nara-w-hotel-pick-up-drop-off-from-kyoto/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto, Private Tours | €290 per person | 4.67 (79) | 6h–10h | daily 08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/fil |
| 41 | [Kyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-highlights-private-tour-with-local-driver/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €440 per group/vehicle | 4.74 (241) | 5h–10h | daily 08:00–09:00 | private · up to 22 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 42 | [Private Kyoto Customizable Day Tour with English Speaking Driver](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-kyoto-customizable-day-tour-with-english-speaking-driver/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €356 per group/vehicle | 4.69 (229) | 8h | daily 08:30–09:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 43 | [Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/hiroshima-and-miyajima-full-day-tour-by-bullet-train-from-kyoto/?format=md) | Day Trips from Kyoto | €350 per person | 4.51 (150) | 13h 20m | daily 07:30 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 44 | [Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/nara-afternoon-tour-from-kyoto-or-osaka-todai-ji-nara-park/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €90 per person | 4.51 (597) | 5h–7h | daily 12:00–13:20 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · en |

## Other collections in Kyoto

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/private-tours-kyoto/?format=md) — 60 tours
- [Sightseeing & City Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-sightseeing-tours/?format=md) — 36 tours
- [Day Trips from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-samurai-culture/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Nara Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/nara-day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Geisha & Gion Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-geisha-gion-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Tea Ceremony & Matcha](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-tea-ceremony/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-bike-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Food & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-food-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-photoshoots/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-cooking-classes/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**How many bus tours in Kyoto are available on Guidekin?**

44 bus tours are available for booking in Kyoto on Guidekin. The top-rated is Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide with 4.95/5 from 2,124 reviews.

**How much do bus tours in Kyoto cost?**

Prices range from €90 to €463 per person. The most affordable option is Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park at €90. The premium choice is Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site Private Tour with a Premium Van at €463.

**What are the best bus tours in Kyoto?**

Based on 31983 traveler reviews across 44 tours, Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.95/5 (2,124 reviews).

**How long do bus tours in Kyoto last?**

Duration ranges from 1h 30m to 13h 20m. The shortest is Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto at 1h 30m. The longest is Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto at 13h 20m.

**How do I book bus tours in Kyoto on Guidekin?**

Browse 44 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.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most bus tours 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.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/bus-tours/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/bus-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/bus-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/bus-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/filters/

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