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Food Tours in Kyoto

20 tours · €93–€263 per person · ★ 4.9

Eat like a local. Food tours take you beyond tourist restaurants to the markets, bakeries, and neighborhood spots where the real flavors live. Taste regional specialties, learn about local food traditions, and leave with a list of places to come back to.

Food tours in Kyoto: 20 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 597 reviews
4h 30m
#1 of 20

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
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2810 reviews
1h 30m
#2 of 20

Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto

Vegan, gluten-free and halal guests join the same class at the same price, with ingredients swapped rather than left out. Each class opens with a ram...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 191 reviews
1h
#3 of 20

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...

5.0 Excellent 542 reviews
1h 30m
#4 of 20

Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

This program offers a unique opportunity to wear authentic armor and march through Kyoto like a legendary warlord. This all-in-one experience includes...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 114 reviews
4h
#5 of 20

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
5.0 Excellent 677 reviews
3h 30m
#6 of 20

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...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 116 reviews
6h–9h
#7 of 20

Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation

Discover the best of Osaka and Nara in just one epic day with your Osaka and Nara Day Tour Starter Pack! Perfect for travelers who want to experience ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
1h
#8 of 20

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

Enjoy a private Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional home, guided by an experienced tea master. Learn the meaning behind each movement in a calm, authe...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 88 reviews
3h
#9 of 20

Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home

During this experience you will learn to make sushi of your choice or traditional Obanzai style dishes such as cooked and marinated mushrooms, pickled...

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

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
5.0 Excellent 34 reviews
4h
#11 of 20

Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto

Step into the Matcha capital, Uji, and experience the heart of Japan's finest green tea. Walking through the famous Byodo-in temple, known for its app...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 31 reviews
1h
#12 of 20

Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse

Camellia Garden’s striking surroundings make ours one of the most beautiful locations to experience tea ceremony in Kyoto. The traditional Japanese ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 236 reviews
3h 30m
#13 of 20

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
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 32 reviews
3h
#14 of 20

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
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 85 reviews
4h–8h
#15 of 20

Kyoto: Private E-Bike Adventure: Highlights? or Serenity?

#The Kyoto Privilege: Glide with a Young Local Friend Founded by Kiyoto—a local with 40 years of roots—our hand-picked, energetic team brings a fresh ...

Free cancellation

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

Best Food tours in Kyoto, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

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 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
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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 116 reviews
6h–9h

Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation

Discover the best of Osaka and Nara in just one epic day with your Osaka and Nara Day Tour Starter Pack! Perfect for travelers who want to experience ...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2810 reviews
1h 30m

Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto

Vegan, gluten-free and halal guests join the same class at the same price, with ingredients swapped rather than left out. Each class opens with a ram...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 542 reviews
1h 30m

Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

This program offers a unique opportunity to wear authentic armor and march through Kyoto like a legendary warlord. This all-in-one experience includes...

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
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 236 reviews
3h 30m

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
4.9 Excellent 116 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets

Kyoto is known to have about 2000 temples and shrines but did you know that Kyoto has about 12000 restaurants among which 110 are Michelin Stars. In K...

Free cancellation
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