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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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4.9 Excellent 82 reviews
2h
#31 of 53

Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets

Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture....

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 80 reviews
7h 30m
#32 of 53

Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, vi...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 32 reviews
3h
#33 of 53

Kyoto Casual Evening Pontocho Food Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Kyoto on this walking tour through Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa, two of the city’s most picturesque and historic dist...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 461 reviews
4h–8h
#34 of 53

Kyoto Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 72 reviews
1h 30m
#35 of 53

Kyoto: Private Gion District Photoshoot Experience

Experience the timeless atmosphere of Gion and Higashiyama through a private photoshoot with a professional Kyoto photographer who captures more than ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 123 reviews
3h
#36 of 53

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect o...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 658 reviews
3h 30m
#37 of 53

Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho

Immerse yourself in Kyoto's authentic culinary nightlife through a warm, social dining experience! Explore Pontocho and Gion without feeling like an o...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 772 reviews
4h–8h
#38 of 53

Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local 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
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 58 reviews
6h
#39 of 53

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide

Accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide, explore the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, where aristocrats once unwound in ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 37 reviews
6h
#40 of 53

Private Day Tour - Kyoto Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Perfect Tour!

Saga/Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto City, is home to many attractive spots that transport visitors back a thousand years ago, such a...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 59 reviews
1h 45m
#41 of 53

Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 32 reviews
7h–8h
#42 of 53

Kyoto Private & Personalized Full-Day Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t a rigid sight...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 71 reviews
3h 30m
#43 of 53

Private Dinner with a Geisha

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever b...

In high demand
4.8 Great 63 reviews
3h
#44 of 53

Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour Including Kaiseki Dinner

Step into the enchanting world of old Kyoto and immerse yourself in the magic of Gion and Shirakawa on this unforgettable evening walking tour. As twi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 30 reviews
4h–8h
#45 of 53

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/van for 8 hours in Kyoto. Transportation fee -Cash to the driver in tour day: Up to 5 : ¥100,000 ,if m...

Free cancellation

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

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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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