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.
In our comparison: #3 of 9 in Food & Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Small Group Food TourThe page price | Small Group Food Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Kyoto in a group of 12 people or less! | €130 |
| Private Kyoto Food Tour | Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Kyoto “Karasuma to Gion” for only you and your group | €420 |
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97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 113 of 116
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Our guide will be wearing an orange umbrella will introduce himself and give an intro about the whole Tour.
10 minWe'll stroll around teaching you how to avoid the tourist traps and will end the Nishiki visit by a brief stop at the Tenmagu Shrine
1h 30mWalking through the streets and enjoying the view of Pontocho and the Kamo river before reaching the Gion area
30 minA well deserved rest and hearty and tasty okonomiyaki prepared the Kyoto way in a very quaint restaurant
30 minThe Japanese Capital of tea ceremony, we could not not stop by one of the most renowned matcha venue of Japan there upon the season you will enjoy a hot or cold tea within a selection. The tour finish after the tea tasting a few steps away from the entrance of the Southern Gion District and 5 minutes away from the Sayaka Temple!
20 minKyoto 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 Kyoto there is a time to pray and then there is a time to eat. With Secret Food Tours and your host,we will focus on the second part.
Our local guides will teach you the traditions and social functions of Japanese food and how it is important to the Japanese. They will share with you their knowledge about the local food with some unique flavours and textures. Eating in Kyoto is more than providing substance for the body, it also includes an appreciation for custom and tradition for how the food is sourced, prepared, and enjoyed by the local Japanese people.
By booking our Kyoto Karasuma to Gion Food Tour, our food experts will take you on a journey with delicious and mouth-watering local delicacies. As with all our tours, there is a secret dish, which you will only find out about on the day of the tour.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 9 | €130 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (116) | varies by option |
| Kyoto Foodie Night Tour | €107 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (677) | shared |
| Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho | €93 | 3h 30m | 4.88 (658) | shared |
| Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour | €202 | 3h | 4.91 (32) | shared |
Ranked #3 of 9 in Food & Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €252, median €132; typical length 3h. 2 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Food & Night Tours