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Day Trips & Tours from Kyoto

74 tours · €90–€463 per person · ★ 4.9

Make the most of your time with a guided day tour. Whether it is a full-day adventure covering multiple stops or a focused half-day excursion, day tours handle the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Most include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Day tours in Kyoto: 74 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.

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5.0 Excellent 85 reviews
8h
#16 of 74

Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

Step into the spiritual side of Kyoto with a guided hike through Mount Kurama a peaceful retreat where tradition and nature meet. Birthplace of reiki ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 236 reviews
3h 30m
#17 of 74

Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion

Go beyond the standard "1-hour viewing Maiko how"! While many tourists hope to spot a Geisha on the streets of Gion, experiencing a dinner with a Mai...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 78 reviews
6h–8h
#18 of 74

Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Japanese Guide – 3 Options

No rush. No public transport. No other groups. Explore with a local Japanese guide born and raised in Kyoto. I’ll accompany you inside the temples an...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 202 reviews
4h
#19 of 74

Kyoto E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems Backstreets and Temples

During the Kyoto Bike Tour, explore some of the best sights in Kyoto on comfortable E-bikes. This unique cycle tour of Kyoto takes you to must-see loc...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
7h
#20 of 74

Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems

You can step into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, where centuries of tradition live on in every street, shrine, and temple. With its serene atmosphere...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 17853 reviews
8h–9h
#21 of 74

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

【All-inclusive】 ・All admission fees and a Japanese buffet lunch are included. ・Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages in one day eff...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 62 reviews
4h–6h
#22 of 74

Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)

Discover the best of Nara on our PRIVATE morning tour, before the popular spots get crowded! Meet the friendly deer, admire Japan’s largest Great Budd...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1737 reviews
4h–8h
#23 of 74

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed 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
5.0 Excellent 153 reviews
3h
#24 of 74

Kyoto: Geisha Dinner & Gion Cultural Walk

Discover Kyoto's geisha culture with our immersive dinner tour. Enjoy a sumptuous meal while being entertained by a skilled geisha or maiko, who will ...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 91 reviews
8h–10h
#25 of 74

Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur

These tours go beyond sightseeing—they’re immersive experiences filled with history, culture, and hidden gems. I bring stories to life, making every d...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1129 reviews
5h–6h
#26 of 74

Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite secr...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 92 reviews
6h 30m–7h 30m
#27 of 74

Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficie...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 505 reviews
6h
#28 of 74

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 215 reviews
4h 15m
#29 of 74

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

This is an incredible 25km E-bike tour that focuses on exploring the celebrated Arashiyama Bamboo Grove district, but also takes time to explore stunn...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 44 reviews
3h
#30 of 74

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Hidden Hike (Private)

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Kyoto’s most visited landmarks, and most visitors follow the crowded paths of the main shrine. On this private hike, yo...

Free cancellation

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

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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 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
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 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
5.0 Excellent 244 reviews
3h 30m

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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
7h

Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems

You can step into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, where centuries of tradition live on in every street, shrine, and temple. With its serene atmosphere...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2149 reviews
3h 45m

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
5.0 Excellent 677 reviews
3h 30m

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...

5.0 Excellent 491 reviews
5h

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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 299 reviews
6h

The right way to know Kyoto

We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best th...

Free cancellation
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