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Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide: 3, 6 or 8 Hours

Kyoto, Japan
  • 3 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Private local guide for the selected duration
    • Customized itinerary planning based on your interests
    • Pre-tour planning and communication through Viator
    • Hotel pickup from central Kyoto upon request
    • Public transportation
      Typically JPY 1,000-2,000 per person. Guests also cover the guide's fare. Actual costs vary by itinerary and must be paid onsite.
    • Entrance fee - Typically JPY 500-1,000 per attraction, depending on the customized itinerary. Admission fees must be paid onsite.
    • Private transportation
      Private vehicles, taxis, and chartered transportation are not included. If requested, costs vary and must be paid onsite.
    • Personal expenses
    • Meals
      Typically JPY 1,000-3,000 per person, depending on the restaurant selected. Food and drinks must be paid onsite.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Hotel pickup is available from hotels within central Kyoto. Please provide your hotel name after booking. Your guide will meet you in the lobby at the scheduled start time.

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    Meeting point

    • Japan, 604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimachō, 三条大橋近江屋

      Your private guide will meet you at the designated meeting point at the scheduled start time. The guide will contact you through Viator before the tour and will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the tour starts.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Kyoto

    1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Gion

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Kinkakuji Temple

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Arashiyama

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • 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.
    Member Pricing
    From

    $122.54

    per group (up to 5)
    Was $128.98(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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