--- title: "The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings" lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 172 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 106 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 9 (Food & Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/the-award-winning-private-food-tour-of-kyoto-the-10-tastings/ --- # The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings **Guidekin's take:** Try gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream between Kyoto city sights on a private tour for your party. Ten food and drink tastings and a guide are included, with vegetarian alternatives; sights are viewed from outside and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.67 from 106 reviews at €172 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #8 of 9 in Food & Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank The… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 10:30 and 15:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €172 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11 start times between 10:30 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.67 from 106 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 97 of 106. - 5 stars: 92 (87%) - 4 stars: 5 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (5%) ## What's included - 10 Food & Drinks Tastings of high quality local products - PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide - Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements - Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp) - PRIVATE tour - only you and your local ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop off - Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside ## Itinerary 1. **Kyoto** (1h) - This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer! 2. **Kennin-ji Temple Garden** (30m) - A food tour in Kyoto would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, Japanese pepper ice cream and gyoza stick, and taste them in their true local flavor! In between food stops visit Kennin-ji Temple - One of... 3. **Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ fav...** (30m) - Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Kyoto picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much! In between food stops visit Nishiki Shrine. Nishiki Market gets it's name from... 4. **Hanamikoji Street** (1h) - This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Kyoto. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu! 5. **Takenobu Inari Shrine** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 6. **Kyoto Sanjo Shopping Street** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 7. **Shinsenen** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 8. **Shinsen Gallery** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 9. **Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 10. **Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 11. **Myogon-in Temple** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. 12. **Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 10:30 and 15:30 - 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. ## Meeting point In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide - Includes city highlights in between food stops - Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €344 | €172 | | 4 | €452 | €113 | | 6 | €558 | €93 | 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 Food & Night Tours start at €93 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 9** | €172 | 3h | 4.67 (106) | private | | [Kyoto Foodie Night Tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-foodie-night-tour/?format=md) | €107 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (677) | shared | | [Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-nightlife-social-dining-hidden-bars-tour-gion-pontocho/?format=md) | €93 | 3h 30m | 4.88 (658) | shared | | [Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-food-tour-of-10-tastings-with-wagyu-mochi-more-secrets/?format=md) | €130 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (116) | shared | Ranked #8 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. 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