Kyoto Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized
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Kyoto, Japan
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Save time researching the best local eateries in Kyoto, and get expert advice from a local foodie guide instead. As you explore the city together, learn more about Japanese culinary traditions—such as what a “kaiseki” meal is—and get top tips on delicious street food and coffee spots. To ensure a hassle-free experience, 6–8 tastings are included along the way.
- Discover the places in Kyoto where locals like to eat
- Taste your way around the city: Enjoy 6–8 food samples
- The tour is personalized based on your food preferences
- Have the guide’s undivided attention on this private tour
What's Included
- Private and personalized experience
- 3 hours with a Host
- 6-8 tastings of various local food specialties, glass of sake, wine, beer or soft drink
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Additional food and drinks in addition to those included in the experience
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Matsumoto Kiyoshi Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi103-2 Hashimotochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8011, Japan
(The host will be waiting in front of the shop, under the roof covered area) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Nishiki Market Shopping District (Pass By)
Shijo Dori (Pass By)
Gion (Pass By)
Kawaramachidori (Pass By)
Pontocho District (Pass By)
Kamo River (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 19 reviews
Ken_W, Jun 2025
Cici was our guide for this Kyoto food tour. She was very accommodating and friendly. Her knowledge of the food Kyoto culture and Kyoto history was great. Her English was very good. We had a great time, ate some great food, and had some fun conversations. Highly recommend this food tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time exploring Kyoto’s food scene with Cici. Her passion for local culture and history truly shines through, and we're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food and great conversations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, we hope to welcome you on another experience soon!
Huey_L, Dec 2024
Michael, our guide was great, full of information and stories. We had many food options, too many: tempura, yakitori, sushi, dessert.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
It sounds like you had quite the culinary adventure with all those delicious options—tempura, yakitori, sushi, and dessert! We hope your taste buds are still smiling!
Paula_R, Nov 2024
Nisa was an incredible guide! She made the day so fun! Not only did we eat interesting and delicious food, but she took us to places we would never have found on our own. If you are looking for a great food tour, go with Nisa!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had a fun and memorable day with Nisa. It's great that she introduced you to delicious food and hidden gems. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Lisa_T, Apr 2024
The dessert at the Tea shop was both meaningful and memorable. Tour guide introduced us to a few new foods.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you on another tasty adventure soon!
Diana_H, Mar 2024
We had a great time with Toga! He was very warm and friendly. He was on time to the meet up and showed us some great new places. Our family really enjoyed spending time with Toga, even in the cold rain. We definitely recommend him for this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we're delighted that Toga's tour met your expectations. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
Peter_G, Mar 2024
Alex gave us a quick but thorough tour of Kyoto. He was very knowledgeable and informative. We got a good idea of the history of Kyoto. Very interesting and fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We highly value your positive review, which means a lot to both us and Alex. Thank you sincerely!
Patricia_W, Nov 2023
We really enjoyed talking with our guide. We had great ramen and tried different sakes.He also gave a ramen restaurant referral for Osaka.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Patricia, we're delighted that your host's guidance enriched your tour in Kyoto with delicious moments.
Maria_B, Aug 2023
So much fun! Michael was an incredible host and made us feel so welcome. He picked great restaurants and customized the trip to fit everyones taste. I traveled with my two teenagers and we all agree that this was the best part of our trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
A big thank you from Michael and our team at City Unscripted for your uplifting review. ありがとう
steven_c, Jul 2023
We really enjoyed our food tour with Alex through the streets of Kyoto. Alex was super friendly and informative throughout the experience where we sampled many different foods. The tour exceeded our expectations! Alex also recommended several restaurants around our hotel which were also great!
Sarah_C, Jun 2023
Our tour guide Anna was fabulous. We all really enjoyed our night in fabulous Kyoto. Would highly recommend to do this.
Steve_H, May 2023
Our guide was very nice. Toured us around and showed us the sights. But not a food tour at all. We expected a hidden gem restaurant. Knowledge of a chef or cook. Something special. Behind the scenes. But all we did was stop by two street vendor restaurants that were picked on the spot. This should be a walking tour only and not advertised as a foodie tour at all. So call it a nice walking tour and you would be happy. But not food related at all.
Roberta_R, Apr 2023
After being on a tour during the day, Justin really made my stay in Kyoto very special with the evening food tour. I would have missed a lot in Kyoto if I didn’t sign up for his tour.
If you take this tour, make sure you take it with Justin.
Jon_N, Dec 2022
An excellent time with a knowledgeable guide, great food and a way to really feel the hustle and bustle of the food market. Would do again!
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