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Private Tours in Kyoto

60 tours · €93–€463 per person · ★ 4.9

Private Tours in Kyoto: 60 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 201 reviews
4h–8h
#16 of 60

Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Experience the best of Kyoto on a fully customizable full-day private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit Kyoto's most iconic attractions, in...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 57 reviews
1h 30m
#17 of 60

Private Kyoto Photography and Dress up Adventure (ALL PLAN)

With over 50 years of experience in the wedding industry, we helps over 40,000 couples each year create unforgettable moments. Inspired by the beauty...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 92 reviews
6h 30m–7h 30m
#18 of 60

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
5.0 Excellent 113 reviews
1h–1h 30m
#19 of 60

Your Private Vacation Photography Session In Kyoto

This is your private vacation photography session in Kyoto. Kyoto is one of the most popular destination of the vacation trip. The unique culture, del...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 505 reviews
6h
#20 of 60

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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 44 reviews
3h
#21 of 60

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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 54 reviews
5h 30m
#22 of 60

Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)

Journey into the "Otherworldly" landscapes of Kyoto’s hidden tea country. This private tour takes you to Wazuka, the magical village supplying the fin...

Free cancellation
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4.9 Excellent 370 reviews
8h
#23 of 60

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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 61 reviews
4h
#24 of 60

Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour

This tour is best for first-time visitors to Kyoto. You will visit popular must-see tourist attractions such as Golden Pavilion, bamboo groves, and Te...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 39 reviews
9h
#25 of 60

Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site Private Tour with a Premium Van

Discover Kyoto’s UNESCO Treasures with Ease! Explore Kyoto’s UNESCO sites stress-free on this private one-day tour! With a personal driver and guide, ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 33 reviews
2h 30m
#26 of 60

Private Pewter Sake Cup Experience with a Kyoto Artisan

This workshop is led by the owner of Craft Gallery SALUK, a skilled pewtersmith, who will guide you as you create your own pewter sake cup. Pewter ha...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 32 reviews
3h
#27 of 60

Gion & Higashiyama with a private Tour Guide in German or English

Come with me on a captivating journey through the cultural heart of Kyoto as we explore the timeless Gion and Higashiyama districts. Wander down ancie...

Free cancellation
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5.0 Excellent 32 reviews
5h
#28 of 60

Private Kyoto Morning Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama & Monkey

Start your morning with two of Kyoto’s most iconic sights — the peaceful torii gates of Fushimi Inari and the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. By begi...

Free cancellation
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5.0 Excellent 31 reviews
1h
#29 of 60

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
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 51 reviews
8h 10m
#30 of 60

Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup

The tour is designed to give travelers more than just sightseeing — We offer a true local experience that is personal, cultural, and unforgettable. In...

Free cancellation

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

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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 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
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 100 reviews
1h 30m

Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】

You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience. It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in Englis...

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
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
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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 113 reviews
1h–1h 30m

Your Private Vacation Photography Session In Kyoto

This is your private vacation photography session in Kyoto. Kyoto is one of the most popular destination of the vacation trip. The unique culture, del...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 201 reviews
4h–8h

Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Experience the best of Kyoto on a fully customizable full-day private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit Kyoto's most iconic attractions, in...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1737 reviews
4h–8h

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
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