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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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4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
3h 45m
#46 of 74

Discover Kyoto at Night by Bike

Imagine exploring the historic streets of Kyoto under the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, with the gentle sound of your bicycle wheels accompanyi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 120 reviews
4h
#47 of 74

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
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 32 reviews
3h
#48 of 74

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
4.9 Excellent 80 reviews
7h 30m
#49 of 74

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
#50 of 74

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
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 69 reviews
6h–8h
#51 of 74

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 123 reviews
3h
#52 of 74

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
4.9 Excellent 658 reviews
3h 30m
#53 of 74

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
#54 of 74

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 Excellent 58 reviews
6h
#55 of 74

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
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 78 reviews
10h
#56 of 74

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 Great 37 reviews
6h
#57 of 74

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 Great 34 reviews
10h
#58 of 74

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 32 reviews
7h–8h
#59 of 74

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
#60 of 74

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

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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