Kyoto
The walking tours that pace Kyoto correctly: early-morning temple rounds before the buses arrive, Higashiyama’s preserved lanes and hidden-gem routes with locals who grew up here. The early starts are the trade secret.
Explore Kyoto's historic Gion district with an engaging walking tour, spotting Geisha, discovering hidden gems, and learning about local traditions.
“Michael gave us very helpful information about the sites. Best tour.”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night with this small-group walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides, offering cultural insights and rare glimpses of Geishas—all for just $25.
“It was an excellent tour and we learnt loads from our guide Masami. It was great to be able to see Gion at night without the crowds!”
Discover Kyoto’s geisha culture with a lively nighttime walking tour through Gion and Pontocho, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.
“Namu was an excellent guide. Very friendly. Did not rush us. Knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. A very educational experience. Highly recommended. 😊👌”
Experience Kyoto’s historic Gion district at night on a guided walking tour for only $30. Discover lantern-lit streets, geisha glimpses, and local culture.
“Great tour with Hina. Highly informative and a lot of fun. Would definitely do again and highly recommend”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district on a 2-hour evening walking tour. Experience the elegance of geisha culture, historic sites, and authentic storytelling for just $28.
“Excellent tour, great historical accounts. Tour guide knew a lot of facts and it’s a great option for something that is less than 2 hours.”
Discover Kyoto's highlights early in the morning with a knowledgeable guide, avoiding crowds at iconic sites like Fushimi Inari, Bamboo Grove, and Golden Pavilion.
“It was amazing , Asuka was excellent she was very detail oriented, very thorough, thank you for everything 🙏”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“Fun experience on the tastings ! The lunch was good quality - exceeded my expectations. Our guide Aki works very hard to make sure we had a good experience.”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“Nice way to spend a day with nature. Bamboo forest was peaceful, interesting shrine and temple and the monkeys were lots of fun to watch. Our guide Maricel was excellent and very knowledgeable”
Experience Kyoto’s Geisha culture and historic districts in this 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring Gion’s alleys, shrines, and traditional architecture.
“Very good tour and lovely guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Topped off by actually seeing a Geisha!”
Discover Kyoto's top sights early with this guided walking tour, visiting Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama — beats crowds and adds local insight.
“Ramu was incredible. Such a sweetheart and fun to talk to. She was very informative and we had a blast on our tour. She even gave us some great food recommendations for us in Kyoto and Osaka!”
Discover Kyoto’s hidden izakaya bars and local nightlife with this guided walking tour, perfect for foodies, drink lovers, and curious explorers alike.
“Leo was a great guide and the bars and food were really nice and authentic. Would definitely recommend it”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“Had a great time with Kumi. She was very knowledgeable about the history and methods of providing sake and of the differences. She also answered a lot of questions about Japanese culture and areas of Kyoto. There was an hour wait for Read more”
Discover Kyoto's imperial past with a guided walking tour of Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace. Perfect for a quick, insightful visit in just 3 hours.
“Taku, a native of Uji on the outskirts of Kyoto, was an excellent guide for the tour. He was patient, knowledgeable, and considerate of the needs of everyone on the tour. He has a deep respect for and knowledge of both the national treasure sites.…”
Discover Kyoto’s Gion district at night with a knowledgeable guide, exploring hidden alleys, geisha spots, and cultural stories in a 2-hour walking tour for $21.45.
“Terrific walking tour, learnt a lot about Japanese culture and Geishas/Maiko’s. We even saw quite a few heading to their parties. Our guide spoke excellent English and was very informative, Would highly recommend this tour.”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group half-day walking tour. Explore bamboo groves, historic temples, and enjoy an authentic Kyoto lunch.
“Nice to see bamboo forest trees- so tall; containers of kimonos were colourful and designs are beautiful. Lunch was unusual and excellent Japanese vegetarian.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.