Skip to main content

Top Kyoto landmarks

Beyond Kyoto

Kyoto trip ideas

Top Kyoto Wine Tasting Tours

13 results

Best Seller

Choose your own sake cup – Kyoto sake tasting experience

• Small-group Kyoto night food tour led by a local guide (not a big bus group) • Walk through the lantern-lit backstreets of Gion and Pontocho where locals actually eat and drink • Enter real izakaya, standing bars, and tiny family-run restaurants most visitors never find or feel shy to enter alone • Enjoy a full dinner of 12+ dishes: Kyoto-style obanzai (seasonal home-style plates), fresh sashimi, tempura, grilled items, and other local favorites • Taste three different kinds of regional sake and learn how Kyoto people really drink and toast • Pick up real Japanese izakaya etiquette and cultural context while you eat, not in a classroom • Hear stories about Kyoto’s nightlife history and local food traditions from your guide • Get personal bar and restaurant recommendations for the rest of your stay in Kyoto • Intentionally small group so you can ask questions, talk, meet other travelers, and feel comfortable in “locals only” spots

Kyoto Night Food Tour in Pontocho – 13 Dishes & 3 Drinks

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Ume Liqueur Experience with CHOYA – Make Your Own Souvenir

1 hourFree Cancellation

Sake—traditional rice wine—is Japan’s most famous drink, and Kyoto’s Fushimi District is renowned for its sake production, home to over 30 breweries. During this small-group experience, discover the wide varieties of sake and learn how to identify your preferences, led by a sake sommelier. Sample several different sakes, accompanied by tasty Japanese snacks, and leave with a cheat sheet to help you order your favorite sakes while in Japan.

1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actually made, why flavors differ, and how to identify your own preferences with confidence. Visit the historic Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, then enjoy a guided tasting of multiple styles of sake paired with traditional snacks — with clear, practical explanations you can use anywhere in Japan. By the end of the tour, you will know which type of sake you truly like and how to select it without hesitation - enjoy sake not just during your travels, but as part of your life.

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

Start your day right on a fun small-group breakfast walking tour of Kyoto’s Nishiki Market. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local Japanese food while seeing some sights that you might otherwise miss. Start with a stroll through historic Gion before tucking into the delicacies on offer in the 400-year-old market that’s known as the “kitchen of Kyoto”. The walking tour lasts around 3 hours.

Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Classic backstreets.

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto: Kawaramachi Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Get a deeper experience of Kyoto food culture than would be possible on your own by joining this guided food tour. Stroll through the districts of Gion and Pontocho, stopping into small bars and restaurants to sample traditional drinks and food that have been carefully chosen to make up a full meal. The experience also includes the opportunity to try three different types of local sake too.

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Small-group Japanese whisky tasting designed for people who want to slow down and understand what they’re drinking. A certified whisky expert will guide you through a tasting of five Japanese single malt whiskies, with time to talk about what “Japanese whisky” really means, which styles and brands are worth seeking out, and how to enjoy Japanese whisky more confidently. Friendly, relaxed, and interactive, with plenty of conversation and great whisky throughout.

Kyoto: Curated Japanese Whisky Tasting

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Rooftop bar!

As a passionate foodie fluent in Japanese, I love dining out and can guide you around the most local bars in downtown Kyoto, as well as explain the cultural background of the drinks. Japanese food can be intimidating. As a chef, I love talking about food and making it easy to understand for visitors. Note, reservations cannot be made at standing bars, so venues may change depending on availability.

Kyoto Standing Bar Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

This experience combines two sides of umeshu that are rarely explored together: crafting and nightlife. Rather than simply tasting “Japanese plum wine,” you begin by creating your own personalized umeshu at CHOYA UME STUDIO Kyoto Sanjo, guided by one of Japan’s most established umeshu producers. You’ll explore the differences between ume and Western plums, sample various ingredients, and design a blend that will mature at home. Then, instead of ending at the workshop, you step into Kyoto’s evening culture. In the lively Kiyamachi area, you’ll experience how umeshu is actually enjoyed by locals—served in different styles, paired with savory dishes, and shared in the relaxed atmosphere of an izakaya. This tour is not just a tasting session or a bar crawl. It connects tradition with modern enjoyment, offering both a handcrafted bottle for the future and a flavorful night out in Kyoto’s vibrant dining scene.

Kyoto: Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) Craft & Evening Izakaya Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Join this guided food tour to dive deeper into Kyoto’s culinary culture—an experience you simply couldn't find on your own. Wander through the historic districts of Gion area, stopping at hidden bars and restaurants to savor traditional drinks and dishes carefully curated to leave you feeling fully satisfied. You will also have the chance to sample three varieties of local craft sake. - Discover Kyoto’s authentic food scene and hidden backstreets. - Learn about local culture and history from your expert guide. - Small group sizes ensure a personalized and intimate experience. - Sip & Sightsee: Enjoy a seamless blend of temple visits and local drink tastings. - Hidden Gems: Explore secret local bars and breweries tucked away from the tourist crowds. - Diverse Selection: Taste a wide variety of authentic Kyoto-made beers, spirits, and more. - The Insider’s Kyoto: Learn the history of the city and its drinks from local experts.

Kyoto Cityscapes & Bar Hopping

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sip sake near the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto during this afternoon tasting tour. You’ll learn about the different grades of sake, visit breweries and liquor stores, and discover why the area around the shrine is known for its production of high quality, sweet-tasting sake. More more than 30 types of sake are available for you to try, so you’ll be sure to leave the tour with a favorite in mind.

Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Top Attractions in Kyoto

1 / 2

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

Attractions

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Attractions

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Attractions

Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Attractions

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

en

6179d85e-0fc1-4f47-aed8-c1a863ae95d5

things_to_do_category

Banner for Geo Experiences

Not seeing something you are looking for?

More Tours in Kyoto

Attractions in Kyoto, Japan

Things to do near Kyoto

Popular on Viator

Day Trips from Kyoto

Kyoto Best Experiences

Cooking Classes Martial Arts Classes Sake Tasting Full-day Tours E-Bike Tours Beer & Brewery Tours Classes & Workshops Bike Tours Historical Tours Bus Tours Car Tours Shore Excursions