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Kyoto Private & Customizable Tour with English-Speaking Driver

Kyoto, Japan
  • 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
      Private and fully air-conditioned luxury vehicle (car or van depending on group size)
    • English-speaking driver with basic assistance (route guidance, and local tips)
    • Extended Area Pick-Up/Drop-Off (Osaka, Nara, Kobe Port) — Offered as an additional paid service.
    • Parking fees and tolls
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Admission Fee - Admission fee
    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee
    • Government Fees
    • Meals
      Unless pre-arranged

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We offer flexible pickup options from airports, hotels, train stations, and popular landmarks in Kyoto. Please provide your exact location and preferred pickup time when booking. Extended Area Pick-Up/Drop-Off (Osaka, Nara, Kobe Port) — Offered as an additional paid service. ✅ Free waiting time (up to 60 minutes at airports) ✅ 24/7 availability, including late-night pickups ✅ Luggage assistance included

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 04/07/2025 - 05/02/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    Arashiyama

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Kinkakuji Temple

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Nishiki Market Shopping District

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • 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.

    Reviews

    4.4
    based on 5 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Terrible guide

    Susan_L, Feb 2026
    Non-native guide, poor English with heavy accent very hard to understand, skipped key itinerary sites, wrong information about culture and sites (a security guard at one of the itinerary sites was actually correcting the mid-information provided by the guide), no entry fees included in site visits. Guide cut tour short by full hour. Not recommended.

    Kyoto Private Tour

    Stephen_B, Nov 2025
    Great private tour with an excellent guide in Ravi. Very knowledgeable, helpful and adapted the tour to suit our needs.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that Ravi was able to make your experience memorable. Your kind words about his knowledge, helpfulness, and flexibility truly mean a lot to us. It was our pleasure to customize the tour to suit your needs, and we’re very happy to know you had a great time in Kyoto. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!

    The Texans

    Hazel_M, Aug 2025
    Yasith is the G. O. A. T. ( greatest of all time ). Kyoto is a must see and I would use this tour and guide. Yasith went above and beyond and made our experience a memorable one.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    "Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Kyoto and had a memorable experience with our tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another adventure in Japan!"

    Kyoto tour

    Emily_C, May 2025
    Touring around Kyoto, in some of it's majestic temples and gardens, and well known Gion St. Weather did not cooperate with our 1 day tour, however, we made do with a few adjustments to our trip.

    Response from Host, May 2025

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring Kyoto’s beautiful temples, gardens, and Gion Street—even though the weather was not fully on our side that day. Your flexibility and positive attitude made all the difference, and it was a pleasure touring with you. We hope you left with great memories and would love to welcome you back in the future — hopefully under sunnier skies! Warmest regards, Kyosaka Tours Team

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    per group (up to 4)

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

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    On average, this is booked 30 days in advance.

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