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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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4.8 Excellent 71 reviews
3h 30m
#61 of 74

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
#62 of 74

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
4.8 Excellent 85 reviews
7h
#63 of 74

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
#64 of 74

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
#65 of 74

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
Private tour
4.7 Great 47 reviews
6h
#66 of 74

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
Private tour
4.7 Great 80 reviews
8h
#67 of 74

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
#68 of 74

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
#69 of 74

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 106 reviews
3h
#70 of 74

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 229 reviews
8h
#71 of 74

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
In high demand
4.5 Great 150 reviews
13h 20m
#72 of 74

Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Kyoto

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukush...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 478 reviews
3h
#73 of 74

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

You and no more than five others will explore the local foods and entertainment districts of Kyoto on a not-so-standard, all-inclusive walking and eat...

Free cancellation
4.5 Great 597 reviews
5h–7h
#74 of 74

Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park

Available from Kyoto or Osaka, make the most of your afternoon with this guided tour to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Accompanied by a Nation...

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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