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Kyoto 2-Day Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Kyoto, Japan
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
    • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from List 1 & 2 for 2 consecutive days
    • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kyoto
    • Accomodation, Meals, Transportation fees, Entrance fees, and Other personal expenses
    • Private vehicle
    • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
    • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please book our Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons).

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Choose 3 to 4 spots from the list below (6 hr walking tour)

    18 Stops

    1

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Nijo Castle

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Gion

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Kyoto Imperial Palace

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Pontocho District

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Higashiyama Ward

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Ginkakuji Temple

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Nanzen-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    11

    Tofuku-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    12

    Toji

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Kinkakuji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    14

    Ninna-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    15

    Shugakuin Imperial Villa

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Kibune River (Pass By)

    16

    Kurama-dera

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    17

    Ryoan-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Choose 3 to 4 spots from the list below (6 hr walking tour)

    18 Stops

    1

    Arashiyama

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Katsura Imperial Villa

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Daikokuji Temple

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Tenryu-ji Temple

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Yoshimine-dera

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Togetsukyo Bridge

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bamboo Forest Street (Pass By)

    7

    Okochi Sanso Garden

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    8

    Jojakkoji Temple

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    9

    Nisonin

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Gio-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    11

    Adashino Nembetsu-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    12

    Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    13

    Daitoku-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    14

    Myoshinji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    15

    Eikando Zenrinji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    16

    Sanjusangendo Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    17

    Kennin-ji Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The booking will be made two consecutive days.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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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    Great 2-day Kyoto tour

    Debra_J, Apr 2026
    Kazz was a wonderful guide. We gave him our interests and he crafted an energetic tour of temples and gardens. Great historian and very pleasant to be with. Recommend him highly!

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