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Kyoto:Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Kyoto, Japan
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Parking Fees
    • Excess Baggage
      Excess baggage
    • Bottled water
    • Meals
    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien--500yen
    • Kinkakuji Temple--500yen
    • Sanjusangendo Temple--600 yen
    • Monkey Park Iwatayama--800 yen

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup Locations: Any hotel, ryokan, or Airbnb within Kyoto city limits. Will send the car license plate number and driver will call after reaching to meeting point

    Itinerary

    1

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Arashiyama Kimono Forest

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Monkey Park Iwatayama

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Kinkakuji Temple

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Hokan-ji Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Sanjusangendo Temple

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    10

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 12 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Yash the assigned guide...

    candy_m, Feb 2026
    Yash the assigned guide communicates very good in English. He's well versed, patient and personable. Organize and well timed itinerary. Succesfully completed visits to 5 tourist spots without stress or being rushed.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    We are truly happy to hear that you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with Our guide. It’s wonderful to know that his English communication, knowledge, patience, and personable approach made your tour comfortable and engaging. We also appreciate your feedback about the well-organized and well-timed itinerary. Successfully visiting five tourist spots without feeling rushed or stressed is exactly the kind of balanced experience we aim to provide. Your positive words mean a lot to us and to Yash. We sincerely thank you for choosing our service and hope to welcome you again on your next visit.

    From $370.85

    per group (up to 6)

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

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.

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