A guide is included; fares and temple entry cost extra, and the itinerary, lunch venue and starting point cannot be changed. 4.98 from 1,441 reviews at €168 per person for 8h.
In our comparison: #1 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €168 per adult.
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You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.
40 min · Admission not includedYou will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.
20 minTenryu-ji Templet has an outstanding pond garden which was made by one of the greatest gardeners in Japan.It is also the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
30 min · Admission not includedTogetsu Bridge is a representative scene of the Arashiyama area. Please take a photo of it !!
10 minKinomo forest is one of the most popular Instagram spots because of its' picturesque 600poles of 36 designs of Japanese kimonos.
10 minFushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. It was selected as No1 place In Japan 5 times by TripAdvisor. You can go through the One thousand Torii gates. It will become a precious experience for you. The gods of business are enshrined here
1hKiyomizu-dera Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is famous for its vast balcony. Enjoy the panoramic view from there!
1h · Admission not includedNinenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings. They are souvenir shops. Please enjoy finding out the presents to your friends!!
1h5 story pagoda is the landmark of Kyoto. Don't forget to take pictures here. We just look at it from outside.
5 minGion Geisha district has many party- places with Maiko and Geiko. You can go through the beautiful traditional alley.
20 minIf 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 shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know.
We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis.
Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on.
If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!!
Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 36 | €168 | 8h | 4.98 (1441) | private |
| Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide | €91 | 5h | 4.95 (2124) | shared |
| Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4) | €261 per group | 7h | 5.0 (147) | private |
| Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation | €229 | 8h | 4.95 (476) | private |
Ranked #1 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €463, median €139; typical length 5h 38m. 31 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 36 Sightseeing & City Tours