--- title: Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 36 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-custom-tour-with-local-expert-guide-hotel-pickup/ --- # Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup **Guidekin's take:** Build a route around Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji or your own choices on a private tour for your party. A guide, Kyoto hotel pickup and your chosen transport are included; lunch is for full-day bookings only, and some entry fees cost extra. 4.71 from 80 reviews at €159 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #34 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Kyoto’s top attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and hidden local spots with your own private guide. This fully customizable Kyoto 1-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike. Discuss with our experienced guide who knows all about Kyoto. Our guide is "YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT" during your stay in Japan ! This is a "FULLY CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR", either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour. You will experience the best of Kyoto on foot (public transport) or by private vehicle. Please book a tour for the day after your arrival in Japan considering the time difference with your country. ⭐ 92% recommended Private tour Fully customizable Hotel pickup included ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Your guide will contact you in advance to discuss your own itinerary. Please let us know YOUR CORRECT CONTACT NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Food included: drink, Lunch (full-day option only) **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person for the Half-Day + Public Transfer(4h) option; other options up to €655 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Venture - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.71 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 74 of 80. - 5 stars: 69 (86%) - 4 stars: 5 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Half-Day + Public Transfer(4h) | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | Half-Day+Public Transportation: Custom half-day tour of Kyoto with public transfer - approx. 4 hours Pickup included | | Full-Day + Public Transfer(8h) | €295 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | Full-Day+Public Transportation: Custom full-day tour of Kyoto with public transfer - Approx. 8 hours Pickup included | | Half-Day + Private Vehicle(4h) | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | Half-Day Tour+Private Vehicle: Custom half-day tour of Kyoto with Private Vehicle - approx. 4 hours Pickup included | | Full-Day + Private Vehicle(8h) | €655 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | Full-Day Tour+Private Vehicle : Custom full-day tour of Kyoto with private transfer - approx. 8 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - Transportation fares (if by public transport) - drink - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city - Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle) - Professional English speaking guide - Lunch (full-day option only) ## Not included - Any additional activity fee ## Itinerary 1. **Kinkakuji Temple** (1h) - ** Here are some recommended places to visit. **You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour. **Please let us know your interest in advance ! After talking with our experiensed guide who knows all about Kyoto, please feel free to... 2. **Nijo Castle** (1h) - You can walk inside the powerful Shogunate castle with images of samurais in your head. 3. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (1h) - Walking through many Torii gates, we may be able to get our wish! 4. **Tenryu-ji Temple** (1h) - World Cultural Heritage Site / You can see one of the most famous strolling type gardens with ponds in Kyoto. 5. **World Cultural Heritage Site / You can feel a peaceful mind in front of the s...** (1h) - World Cultural Heritage Site / You can feel a peaceful mind in front of the stature of Kannon Bodhisattva on a cliff. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear a comfortable pair of shoes - Additional activities, such as a tea ceremony, aikido or calligraphy class, etc, can be included in the itinerary, but will be at your own expense - Not all admission fees are included. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €318 | €159 | | 4 | €384 | €96 | | 6 | €480 | €80 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sightseeing & City Tours start at €91 per person. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 36** | €159 | 8h | 4.71 (80) | private | | [10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/10-must-see-spots-in-kyoto-one-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €168 | 8h | 4.98 (1441) | private | | [Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-early-morning-tour-with-english-speaking-guide/?format=md) | €91 | 5h | 4.95 (2124) | shared | | [Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-car-tour-in-kyoto-up-to-4/?format=md) | €261 per group | 7h | 5.0 (147) | private | Ranked #34 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. 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