---
title: Food Tours in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
tours: 20
price_from_eur: 93
reviews_total: 8024
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/food-tours/
---

# Food 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.

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.

## All 20 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-zen-meditation-garden-tour-at-a-zen-temple-with-lunch/?format=md) | Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences | €99 per person | 4.98 (597) | 4h 30m | daily 09:30–10:30 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/award-winning-authentic-ramen-making-experience-in-kyoto/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €115 per person | 4.97 (2810) | 1h 30m | daily 11:00–19:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 3 | [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, Private Tours | €104 per person | 5.0 (191) | 1h | daily exc Sun 11:00–17:00 | private · up to 30 · instant · en/it |
| 4 | [Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-samurai-armor-experience-matcha-calligraphy-photoshoot/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences | €96 per person | 4.97 (542) | 1h 30m | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 11 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 5 | [Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/near-fushimiinari-kyoto-home-cooking-class-supermarket-tour/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €110 per person | 5.0 (114) | 4h | daily 09:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 6 | [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 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-tea-ceremony-with-tea-master-at-home/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Private Tours | €93 per person | 5.0 (65) | 1h | Mon Tue Thu Fri Sun 09:30–16:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 9 | [Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-kyoto-cooking-class-tea-ceremony-in-emika-s-home/?format=md) | Cooking Classes, Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Private Tours | €100 per person | 4.98 (88) | 3h | daily 11:30–17:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 10 | [Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-tour-one-day-highlights-and-cultural-gems/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Private Tours | €151 per person | 4.97 (115) | 7h | daily 08:00–10:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 11 | [Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/matcha-grinding-experience-and-walking-tour-in-uji-kyoto/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Day Trips from Kyoto | €115 per person | 5.0 (34) | 4h | daily exc Mon 09:30 | up to 6 per booking · en |
| 12 | [Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/stunning-private-tea-ceremony-camellia-garden-teahouse/?format=md) | Tea Ceremony & Matcha, Private Tours | €104 per person | 5.0 (31) | 1h | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 13 | [Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-geisha-maiko-dinner-intimate-cultural-experience-in-gion/?format=md) | Geisha & Gion Tours | €263 per person | 4.95 (236) | 3h 30m | daily 18:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 14 | [Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-casual-evening-pontocho-food-tour/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours | €202 per person | 4.91 (32) | 3h | daily 16:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Kyoto: Private E-Bike Adventure: Highlights? or Serenity?](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-e-bike-adventure-highlights-or-serenity/?format=md) | Bike & E-Bike Tours, Private Tours | €238 per person | 4.92 (85) | 4h–8h | daily 09:00–15:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 16 | [Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-food-tour-of-10-tastings-with-wagyu-mochi-more-secrets/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours | €130 per person | 4.92 (116) | 3h 30m | daily 10:45–16:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 17 | [Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-family-kitchen-home-cooking-class/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €101 per person | 4.89 (84) | 2h 30m | daily | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 18 | [Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-evening-gion-food-tour-including-kaiseki-dinner/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours | €252 per person | 4.79 (63) | 3h | daily 17:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 19 | [The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/the-award-winning-private-food-tour-of-kyoto-the-10-tastings/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours, Private Tours | €172 per person | 4.67 (106) | 3h | daily 10:30–15:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 20 | [Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-premium-night-foodie-tour-in-gion-9-dishes-sake-tastings/?format=md) | Food & Night Tours | €143 per person | 4.83 (1922) | 3h 30m | daily 17:00–18:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch** — Combine a Zen garden visit with zazen meditation and a traditional Shojin meal. Venue entry, lunch, guiding and photos are included; meditation is seated on tatami or a backless chair, and leaning on walls or pillars is not permitted. 4.98 from 597 reviews at €99 per person for 4h 30m.
- **Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto** — Make ramen with vegan, gluten-free or halal ingredient swaps available at no extra charge. Ingredients, equipment, a meal and a bandana to keep are included; ask before booking if you need strict ingredient avoidance. 4.97 from 2810 reviews at €115 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House** — A private tour for your party pairs a tea ceremony and sake tasting with sole use of a samurai house. Organic matcha from Uji is included; the experience is not recommended for guests weighing one hundred and twenty kilograms or more. 5 from 191 reviews at €104 per person for 1h.
- **Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot** — Make a calligraphy war fan and wear samurai armor for a march and photoshoot at Sanjo Riverbank. Armor fitting, matcha and sweets are included, and you keep the fan and tabi socks; there is no storage for large suitcases. 4.97 from 542 reviews at €96 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Near Fushimiinari: Kyoto Home Cooking Class & Supermarket tour** — Learn Japanese home cooking near Fushimiinari with a small shared group of up to six, then tour a local supermarket after lunch. Ingredients, seasonings and lunch are included; drinks and hotel pickup are excluded. 5 from 114 reviews at €110 per person for 4h.
- **Kyoto Foodie Night Tour** — Taste Kyoto-style dishes at local restaurants while exploring Nishiki Market, Pontocho and Kiyamachi. Dinner and three drinks are included; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices are limited, and dietary requests need at least a week's notice. 4.96 from 677 reviews at €107 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation** — Combine Osaka with Nara Deer Park and Todaiji Temple on a private tour for your party. A guide, private transport, Todaiji Temple admission and hotel return are included; lunch costs extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 116 reviews at €229 per person for 6h–9h.
- **Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home** — Prepare Uji matcha with a tea master in a traditional Kyoto home during a private session for your party. Two bowls of matcha, seasonal wagashi and a tea booklet are included; guests must be fourteen or older and wear socks. 5 from 65 reviews at €93 per person for 1h.
- **Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home** — A private cooking class for your party covers sushi or Obanzai dishes and homemade miso soup in a Kyoto home. The meal, tea ceremony and beer or sake are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.98 from 88 reviews at €100 per person for 3h.
- **Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems** — Explore Gion and Kyoto temple grounds on a private tour for your party, with some flexibility to adjust the itinerary. A guide, public transport, photos and Kyoto City hotel pickup and drop-off are included; food, drinks and taxis are excluded. 4.97 from 115 reviews at €151 per person for 7h.
- **Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto** — Grind tea leaves into matcha and drink what you make on a walking tour of Uji with a visit to Byodo-in Temple. The class, temple admission and Japanese snacks or ice cream are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 5 from 34 reviews at €115 per person for 4h.
- **Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse** — Make your own bowl of Matcha in a traditional Japanese house set among gardens, with a private tea ceremony for your party. Tea bowls, scoops and whisks are provided; kimono rental is unavailable here. 5 from 31 reviews at €104 per person for 1h.
- **Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion** — In Gion, sit down to a Kyoto style course meal paired with a maiko performance. Dinner, unlimited drinks, guiding and tour photos are included; participants must be at least fifteen. 4.95 from 236 reviews at €263 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour** — Combine an evening walk through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa with four food stops. Two drinks and guided sightseeing are included; hotel pickup and transport cost extra, and moderate fitness is required. 4.91 from 32 reviews at €202 per person for 3h.
- **Kyoto: Private E-Bike Adventure: Highlights? or Serenity?** — Ride through Kyoto's backstreets by e-bike on a private tour for your party. Bike rental and a guide are included; cycling ability and moderate fitness are required, and temple entry fees are extra. 4.92 from 85 reviews at €238 per person for 4h–8h.
- **Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets** — Taste Kyoto through wagyu sushi, yuba tofu, katsudon, okonomiyaki and fruit-filled daifuku mochi. Beer, sake tastings and tea are included; the menu can change and dietary needs must be shared in advance. 4.92 from 116 reviews at €130 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class** — A private cooking class for your party brings you into a Kyoto home to prepare an everyday meal. Ingredients, the meal, tea or coffee and transport to Kokusaikaikan subway station are included; alcoholic drinks are excluded. 4.89 from 84 reviews at €101 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner** — Pair an evening walk through Gion and Shirakawa with a kaiseki dinner. A guide, a ten-course dinner, green tea, dessert and one drink are included; the walk requires a high level of fitness. 4.79 from 63 reviews at €252 per person for 3h.
- **The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings** — Try gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream between Kyoto city sights on a private tour for your party. Ten food and drink tastings and a guide are included, with vegetarian alternatives; sights are viewed from outside and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.67 from 106 reviews at €172 per person for 3h.
- **Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)** — This evening route through Gion and Pontocho starts with seasonal Kyoto dishes in a Machiya townhouse. A full dinner with dessert, three sake tastings and two drinks is included; vegan and gluten-free menus are unavailable. 4.83 from 1922 reviews at €143 per person for 3h 30m.

## 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 food tours in Kyoto are available on Guidekin?**

20 food tours are available for booking in Kyoto on Guidekin. The top-rated is Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch with 4.98/5 from 597 reviews.

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

Prices range from €93 to €263 per person. The most affordable option is Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home at €93. The premium choice is Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion at €263.

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

Based on 8024 traveler reviews across 20 tours, Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (597 reviews).

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

Duration ranges from 1h to 7h. The shortest is Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home at 1h. The longest is Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems at 7h.

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

Browse 20 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 food 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

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a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/food-tours/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
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| 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) |

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- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/food-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

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