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.
“the tour was amazing! Michael was a passionate tour guide and even gave us some tips and history facts about kyoto! He was fun and funny and overall very informative! definitely recommend!”
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.
“Wonderful tour of the streets of Gion with Hina-san! Learned a lot about Geishas and Maikos.”
Discover Kyoto’s geisha culture with a lively nighttime walking tour through Gion and Pontocho, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.
“We had the evening walking tour of Gion with Adrian. His narrative of the area is as colorful and interesting as it’s purported to be. We learned a lot and had fun, too. Thank you, Adrian, for a great 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.
“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.
“It’s an informative overview of the Gion District and the Geisha culture and business. Though we learned a lot that piqued our interest, the itinerary would benefit from more content.”
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.
“See some great spots on Kyoto. Coy was a great guide, spoke good English and taught us so much about local customs and temples.”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“Great food tour with great guide. Yutaka was as good as a guide can get. He shared a lot about Japanese culture and introduced the group to many new foods. It was a most enjoyable afternoon.”
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.
“Excellent guide! Genki did a fantastic job showing us around the shrine, bamboo forest and temple. Super fluent in English. Very knowledgable on history. Very cool and comfortable atmosphere created by Genki.”
Discover Kyoto’s hidden izakaya bars and local nightlife with this guided walking tour, perfect for foodies, drink lovers, and curious explorers alike.
“Lyou, the guide, was very friendly, attentive and helpful! I feel that the whole group felt very comfortable”
Discover Kyoto’s local sake scene on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, featuring visits to museums, tasting sessions, and insights into traditional brewing.
“We had an excellent time touring the Gekkeikan brewery and learning about the history from our tour guide, Matt! He was very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything we were seeing thoroughly and answering our questions. 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.
“Gus was a fantastic guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of Nijo-jo and the Imperial Palace. We visited both sites and enjoyed the tour that Gus provided very much. We would highly recommend this tour.”
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.
“A wonderful experience not to be missed! Our guide, Mai, was incredibly knowledgeable about Geiko and Meiko culture and the area. She shared many wonderful stories and we were even lucky enough to spot both a Geiko and Maiko in all their beautiful refinery. A…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this small-group half-day walking tour. Explore bamboo groves, historic temples, and enjoy an authentic Kyoto lunch.
“Great way to see the Arashiyama area. There’s so much more to see than the bamboo grove and it’s worth exploring. This tour helps to avoid many of the crowded areas.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.