A guide and a city bus pass you can keep using that day are included; meals and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.8 from 85 reviews at €133 per person for 7h.
In our comparison: #32 of 36 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced rate SoutheastThe page price | Specially reduced rate package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate. | €133 for 2+ people |
| Reduced rate Northwest | Specially reduced rate package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate. | €133 for 2+ people |
| Northwest-bound course | The Northwest-bound course visits the Bamboo Grove, the Rock Garden (Ryoanji Temple), the Golden Pavilion and the Nijo Castle or the Nishiki Market. | €151 for 2+ people |
| Southeast-bound course | The Southeast-bound course visits the Sake Brewery, the Fushimi Inari Taisha, the Sanjusangendo Temple, the Kiyomizudera Temple and the Ninenzaka or Sannenzaka Slope. | €151 for 2+ people |
| Private guide for Northwest | Premium package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers. | €170 for 2+ people |
| Private guide for Southeast | Private guide for Southeast: Premium package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers. | €170 for 2+ people |
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.
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Nicknamed as Golden Pavilion, and one of the most popular temples in Kyoto, which is covered by gold leaves.
50 min · Admission includedThe view of Kyoto City seeing from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is magnificent. The scene is often depicted in post cards.
50 min · Admission includedOnly castle in Kyoto built during the Tokugawa Shogunate period in the beginning of the 17th century. The highlight of this place is touring in the original living quarter of Shogun.
50 min · Admission includedTravelers can enjoy astonishing view of 1001 kannon statues.
50 min · Admission includedGion is known for its Geisha tradition in Japan. The tour concludes at Gion, where you can join our another tour specializing in Gion, which starts at 6PM. The tour is available from TripAdvisor with the tour name, Night-walk in Gion.
50 minThe place is known for its the Togetsukyo bridge, which is the huge wooden bridge located near bamboo forest.
Pass by, no stopHistoric path leading up to the Kiyomizudera temple.
Pass by, no stopYou will have a chance to walk through the world famous Bamboo Forest, the scene of which is often depicted in guide bookes.
30 minOne of the best known zen garden known for its world-famous rock garden represented by 15 stones.
30 min · Admission includedThe most visited Shinto shrine awarded by TripAdvisor known for its thousands of red Torii Gate covering entire mountain.
50 minVisit the brewery museum of one of the oldest sake brand in Japan.
50 min · Admission includedIn order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #32 of 36 | €133 | 7h | 4.8 (85) | shared |
| 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour | €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 |
Ranked #32 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