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.
“Our tour guide Michael had a wealth of knowledge and was very informative. We went at 3:00 and probably wouldn't do a later tour time due to sun light. Overall was a great experience especially for the price. the history and facts we learnt along…”
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.
“Highly recommend this tour! It was amazing, every minute of it. Hina was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable and her English was wonderful. She was really friendly and did a great job guiding us everywhere. We learned so much about the Maiko and Geisha culture…”
Discover Kyoto’s geisha culture with a lively nighttime walking tour through Gion and Pontocho, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.
“Really enjoyed this walking tour with Yuki. He's a great guide and I learned a lot about the world of the geisha and maiko. Yuki was enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions and I would recommend this tour.”
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.
“We loved wandering through the Gion in the quiet of the night with our guide, Kevin. Kevin provided a wealth of information but did not overwhelm us with too much information. He was easy and comfortable to be with.”
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.
“Nami is a fantastic guide. We learned a lot anoth the history of entertainment in Japan and enjoyed our tour very much! Thank you Nami!”
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.
“Arisa is an amazing tour guide. Her English is fantastic and she kept the tour efficient, knowledgeable and memorable. Highly recommend!”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“Lovely tour guide . Good insights Into area and food.great selection of food tastes and lovely lunch . Small group so personalised”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“A lovely long walk thru the bamboo forest and an amazing walk round a Japanese garden in The hills followed by a temple/ shrine and finally a steep walk up the hill top to see over 100 moneys running wild. Our guide Mari was very…”
Experience Kyoto’s Geisha culture and historic districts in this 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring Gion’s alleys, shrines, and traditional architecture.
“Amazing walking tour through the streets of Kyoto. As you are walking through the streets of Kyoto, our guide Naoya is giving the history and discussing the traditions and all the work that goes into being a Geisha . The history comes alive. The walking…”
Discover Kyoto's top sights early with this guided walking tour, visiting Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama — beats crowds and adds local insight.
“Truly great day learned a lot with Karin and took the best pictures in the sighting before everyone else”
Discover Kyoto’s hidden izakaya bars and local nightlife with this guided walking tour, perfect for foodies, drink lovers, and curious explorers alike.
“The tour was interesting and offered a good variety across the three stops. It was overall an enjoyable experience and worth trying for anyone curious”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“Wonderful tour. We learned so much from our guide, Linda, who was also a sake sommelier. That in particular was very special treat, as she has a unique perspective on and deep experience with sake. She was able to answer all of our difficRead 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.
“Vincent was an excellent guide with great knowledge of the castle and palace. He was also able to answer any questions put to him.”
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.
“Our guide was the most experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to Gion and Geiko Maiko and their life and history which is amazing. Mia was very sweet and seemed to know what she is talking about. I was so mesmerized by her stories I…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group half-day walking tour. Explore bamboo groves, historic temples, and enjoy an authentic Kyoto lunch.
“Our guide Masa was awesome. Very knowledgeable. The lunch was amazing and the location was so serene.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.