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.
“amazing tour! I learned so much. Guide was amazing!!”
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.
“Shino our guide was great. Shino was very informative and even shared soem information about the current festival happenings, along with some great resteraunt chaoices. These extra little things make a really good experience great.”
Discover Kyoto’s geisha culture with a lively nighttime walking tour through Gion and Pontocho, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.
“Yuki guided this tour and has so much knowledge and passion that I was impressed. I now know and respect more the geikoand meiko's of Kyoto. Thank you Yuki for making this such a memorable experience.”
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.
“Our tour guide was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable. Lots of information around the history and more importantly took his time to ensure had the full experience. Outstanding representative of the company. ⭐️👑🌟🏆🏅🥇🤴 Regards Mark”
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.
“Deborah is a great guide with in depth knowledge of the subject and related history. A very enjoyable walk and great pictures for the evening.”
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.
“I had a wonderful time on this tour, our guide Ramu was really kind and helpful. She added nice context to the sites we visited, allowing us to truly appreciate the culture and history behind them. Doing an early morning tour worked really well and…”
Discover Kyoto's flavors with this small-group Nishiki Market brunch tour, featuring expert guides, authentic tastings, and cultural insights.
“Fantastic tour! Very informative and fun. The market was so lively and our guide was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations”
Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama district on this engaging 4-5 hour walking tour, exploring bamboo groves, temples, and macaques with expert guides.
“Great tour through Kyoto! Teri was a very friendly and informative guide who did a great job of navigating this area. She also took amazing pictures, answered all of our questions and gave helpful tips throughout.”
Experience Kyoto’s Geisha culture and historic districts in this 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring Gion’s alleys, shrines, and traditional architecture.
“Wonderful experience! Would highly recommend doing at night after crowds have subsided. Beautiful walk with an informative guide. A+”
Discover Kyoto's top sights early with this guided walking tour, visiting Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama — beats crowds and adds local insight.
“No improvements, Moto was fantastic- first time trying sake and it was an unforgettable experience. Didn’t know anyone before coming and felt extremely comfortable and was a lot of fun”
Discover Kyoto’s hidden izakaya bars and local nightlife with this guided walking tour, perfect for foodies, drink lovers, and curious explorers alike.
“Moto was an amazing tour guide! Took us to a really good izakaya and sake tasting bar. Ending the night in a karaoke. 100% would recommend”
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.
“Our guide Cecilia was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. Felt like this guided tour is the best way to see the imperial palace and nijo castle”
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.
“Totally worth it! Interesting, factual and fascinating. Our guide was amazing and we discovered parts of Kyoto we never would have found by ourselves.”
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 Josh was excellent, friendly and well versed in his sites. Josh was able to share interesting facts about the sites we visited. He was able to share sites which were unique and not on the tourists paths. We visited temple and gardens which…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.