Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with English Guide & Hotel Pickup
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Kyoto, Japan
- 8 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Parking Fee
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Over weight limitNo extra charges
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will contact the travellers before the tour through whatsapp or imessage.
Itinerary
1
Bamboo Forest Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Tenryu-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kinkakuji Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Nishiki Market Shopping District
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
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
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
4.9
based on 33 reviews
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Sandra_V, Aug 2026
Manna was an excellent guide. He went out of his way to help us customize our tour and helped us avoid the crowded times at the sites we wanted to see. He had an excellent grasp on Japanese culture and clearly a deep respect for it as well. I am a very curious person and he answered all of my questions and is also an excellent conversationalist. He took us to a great restaurant that our 7 year old thoroughly enjoyed. We had the perfect balance of a guided tour and time to freely explore. He even took great photos of us for our memories. We really had a wonderful time and would totally hope to have him on another tour when we visit again. We had a beautiful and memorable day.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
rajeshwari_r, Aug 2026
Anjana is a very good tour guide and he customized the tour according to our needs. He even found us a very good lunch place and stopped at 7-11 for currency exchange: overall very pleasant experience..:
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Luis_A, Jul 2026
It was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and courteous. I had a great time touring.Kioto with him. The vehicle is very comfortable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Anthony_T, Jul 2026
Sha was an excellent guide. Instructions for the pickup at Kyoto Station were simple and clear. He was very accommodating in adjusting the itinerary to the preferred spots we wanted to go and see. He gave very comprehensive and knowledgeable introductions to all the places we visited, as well as overall life living in Kyoto for the past 20+ years. Highly recommended to anyone wishing to have a smooth and well organized day trip to the city or emits surrounding areas.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
hank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
JULIE_N, Jun 2026
My family of 5 had a wonderful tour with Akii yesterday! He was knowledgeable, provided us with options and accommodated us at the end of the tour when my crew started to fizzle. He took us to a few off the beaten path spots, away from the crowds and field trips, and recommended a great spot for lunch. 5 stars!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Chi_P, Jun 2026
Yash was personal and patient to my family and I. Curated our stops to where we maximize the most of your day with visits to beautiful castles, shrines, and temples. He also took beautiful pictures for us and always carried a smile on his face. I would absolutely recommend his services to everyone!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Dory_S, Jun 2026
Shani was a lovely tour guide. Having a driver is key in Kyoto in order to take in all the sights. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable
Claudia_S, Jun 2026
We visited top spots in Kyoto. The van was clean, spacious and comfortable. Anjana our guide was kind and shared his knowledge of the area. He took great family pictures too! Anjana even recommended an excellent Indian restaurant. We recommend the tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable
Tim_H, May 2026
Absolutely ticked off all the must see sights and experiences of Kyoto. Included them all in the one day, Mana absolutely delivered!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable
Andrew_E, May 2026
Private tour is full of history and sights delivered by a great guide. Funny, knowledge and flexible - didn’t waste time at places that were just too full when arriving at location with multiple buses showing up at the same time. Great recommendation by Sha! Would do again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable
Tammy_M, May 2026
Sha was incredibly knowledgeable about Japan and Kyoto. I would highly recommend using him as a tour guide. He honestly made our trip the best. Thank you as we are truly grateful for the memorable experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Cristi_B, Apr 2026
Great day with Yosh visiting the top sites in Kyoto. Having a private guide and transportation allowed us to relax, enjoy and see more. Yosh is a fun guide and we enjoyed getting to know him.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
maria_G, Apr 2026
Had a nice experience. We were able to see the things we like to see in Kyoto. Our driver was knowledgeable and takes good photos. Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Japan.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Beckie_F, Apr 2026
The driver was pleasant but gave little background on the sites we were seeing unless specifically asked a question.
Response from Host, May 2026
We will provide you a apartial refund as you were not satisfied with the service you experienced.
Ron_B, Apr 2026
Was able to fit so many activities/sights into a single day. The experience was enlightening, the guide was friendly and patient with my group. He recommended a great place for lunch as well. Definitely worth the money for my group!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Han_N, Mar 2026
Yash is an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure we get the best experiences with our tour. From the perfect instagram pictures, recommended restaurants, hidden spots, to portable charger in case your phone ran out of battery from taking endless pictures/videos, he take care of them all. He make sure we get to experience kimono, even though that is not on our itinerary. The end of the tour was late in the evening, he even help taking us to Yamato to pick up our luggages. Thank you for making our visit to Kyoto an easy, fun, and memorial one.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
WilliamTatum, Mar 2026
Nisal was a great guide who fit our engagement style. He was knowledgeable, charismatic, and considerate. He helped us identify the best spots for views and the best places to take our couple photos. He had great communication and planning. He was very flexible and let us take our time to explore while keeping us on schedule...allowing us to prioritize our time where we wanted. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed
your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the
itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Javed_J, Dec 2025
Shahbaz was an amazing tour guide with deep understanding of Japanese culture and tradition. His tour was detailed, thorough, and efficient.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
Ed_v, Jul 2026
The driver/guide knew good other places to visit outside the regular sights.
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Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kyoto and that the tour met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary, organization, and guidance helped make your experience memorable.
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