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Walking & Hiking Tours in Kyoto

53 tours · €90–€463 per person · ★ 4.9

Lace up your boots and discover hidden trails, scenic routes, and local neighborhoods with an expert guide by your side. Walking tours are the best way to experience a destination at your own pace -- from easy strolls through historic streets to challenging mountain hikes with panoramic views.

Walking tours in Kyoto: 53 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

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5.0 Excellent 597 reviews
4h 30m
#1 of 53

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professio...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2124 reviews
5h–6h
#2 of 53

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide

Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular destinations, so sightseeing can be very crowded during the day. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 677 reviews
3h 30m
#3 of 53

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time...

5.0 Excellent 491 reviews
5h
#4 of 53

5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 244 reviews
3h 30m
#5 of 53

Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack

Experience the Kyoto You Are Dreaming About. Let me take you through the hidden world of Gion and the “real Kyoto” locals want to keep to themselves,...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 132 reviews
3h 30m
#6 of 53

Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deepe...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 299 reviews
6h
#7 of 53

The right way to know Kyoto

We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best th...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 393 reviews
5h 15m
#8 of 53

Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over the ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 85 reviews
8h
#9 of 53

Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

Step into the spiritual side of Kyoto with a guided hike through Mount Kurama a peaceful retreat where tradition and nature meet. Birthplace of reiki ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 236 reviews
3h 30m
#10 of 53

Kyoto Geisha & Maiko Dinner: Intimate Cultural Experience in Gion

Go beyond the standard "1-hour viewing Maiko how"! While many tourists hope to spot a Geisha on the streets of Gion, experiencing a dinner with a Mai...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 149 reviews
1h–2h
#11 of 53

The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour

Join the tour to explore the Gion district and witness a captivating Geisha show performed by a Maiko, Geisha Apprentice. You will have the time to as...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
7h
#12 of 53

Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems

You can step into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, where centuries of tradition live on in every street, shrine, and temple. With its serene atmosphere...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 88 reviews
4h–8h
#13 of 53

Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautifu...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1737 reviews
4h–8h
#14 of 53

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautifu...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 153 reviews
3h
#15 of 53

Kyoto: Geisha Dinner & Gion Cultural Walk

Discover Kyoto's geisha culture with our immersive dinner tour. Enjoy a sumptuous meal while being entertained by a skilled geisha or maiko, who will ...

Tours and prices on this page last updated November 8, 2026

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Top rated
5.0 Excellent 132 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deepe...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 597 reviews
4h 30m

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professio...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 244 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack

Experience the Kyoto You Are Dreaming About. Let me take you through the hidden world of Gion and the “real Kyoto” locals want to keep to themselves,...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
7h

Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems

You can step into Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, where centuries of tradition live on in every street, shrine, and temple. With its serene atmosphere...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 677 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time...

5.0 Excellent 491 reviews
5h

5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 299 reviews
6h

The right way to know Kyoto

We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best th...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 149 reviews
1h–2h

The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour

Join the tour to explore the Gion district and witness a captivating Geisha show performed by a Maiko, Geisha Apprentice. You will have the time to as...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2124 reviews
5h–6h

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide

Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular destinations, so sightseeing can be very crowded during the day. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 393 reviews
5h 15m

Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over the ...

Free cancellation
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