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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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4.8 Excellent 49 reviews
4h–8h
#46 of 60

Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

This tour is perfect for seniors, families, or groups of friends. All you need to do is hop into the van and relax as your guide takes you around in a...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 34 reviews
10h
#47 of 60

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
#48 of 60

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
#49 of 60

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
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 71 reviews
3h 30m
#50 of 60

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...

Private tour
4.7 Great 30 reviews
4h–8h
#51 of 60

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/van for 8 hours in Kyoto. Transportation fee -Cash to the driver in tour day: Up to 5 : ¥100,000 ,if m...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 50 reviews
2h–3h
#52 of 60

Kyoto Private Night Tour with a Local – Bars, Bites & Culture

Discover Kyoto after dark in a way that's truly unique. This isn’t a rigid sightseeing tour—it’s a private, personalized exploration designed entirely...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 73 reviews
8h–10h
#53 of 60

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
#54 of 60

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
#55 of 60

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
#56 of 60

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
Private tour
4.7 Great 79 reviews
6h–10h
#57 of 60

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Histori...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 106 reviews
3h
#58 of 60

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 241 reviews
5h–10h
#59 of 60

Kyoto Highlights Private Tour with Local driver

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itine...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 229 reviews
8h
#60 of 60

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

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

Best Private Tours in Kyoto, rated by travelers

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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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