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Kyoto welcome tour

4.8 · 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Hero Tour Japan Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Plan your own Kyoto route and meal stops on a private tour for your party, with guiding time agreed in advance.

Guiding is included, but snacks and an air-conditioned vehicle are not; the tour is priced per group. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €321 per group/vehicle for 3h–8h.

In our comparison: #27 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €321 per group.

Included and not included

  • guide fee
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
35 ratings
Tripadvisor 30 · Viator 5

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 35

Star breakdown of all 35 ratings

5 stars
31 · 89%
4 stars
3 · 9%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
There is a Keihan line or bus which can come around Gion-shijo station.
Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Hero Tour Japan; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

You can request own tour to me. So please text me first. We can decide which sightseeing spots, what kind of meals, how long for guiding, etc. Price is 50 USD per hour per group.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #27 of 36€321 per group3h–8h4.8 (35)private
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour€1688h4.98 (1441)private
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide€915h4.95 (2124)shared
Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)€261 per group7h5.0 (147)private

Ranked #27 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

From €321 per group