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Kyoto&Nara Day Tour | English Guide & Private Vehicle

Osaka, Japan
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Fuel surcharge
    • Parking Fees
    • 8 to 10 hours tour
    • Comfortable vehicle
    • English speaking guide
    • Lunch
    • Entrance fees

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    A guide will contact you a day before of tour and discuss details about tour

    Operating hours
    .8:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Todai-ji Temple

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Nara Park

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Kinkakuji Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Arashiyu Arashiyama Honten

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Easy for all
    • 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 9 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Day tour

    Raul_A, Mar 2026
    We had a wonderful time Sam was very accommodating to us throughout the entire day. I highly recommend taking this tour.

    Sam picked us up on time...

    Mark_R, Mar 2026
    Sam picked us up on time and guided an extensive all day tour of Kyoto and Nara. He knew how to expedite getting to the key points and was knowledgeable. And he was friendly and accomadating.

    A total must when visiting Japan!

    jacqhilt, Feb 2026
    Sam was the best driver/tour guide and we had an absolute fabulous day! Sam took us to all the must see sights but also was accommodating when we wanted to do extra shopping at try different foods. Having a private car and guide was perfect and this tour is such an amazing value. If you’re lucky enough to get Sam, you’re in for a treat. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!! Highly recommend!

    Just car and driver. Not...

    James_W, Feb 2026
    Just car and driver. Not much commentary, but would answer questions when asked. Driver took us to very interesting sites, allowing us as much time as we needed. We using WhatsAp to arrange pickup points and driver was very prompt. Good English language skills and was a good driver.

    Ali was great, safe...

    Ashley_J, Dec 2025
    Ali was great, safe driving and took us everywhere we wanted to go. Ali was flexible and willing to accommodate our preferences. He was extremely kind and friendly. I would definitely recommend Ali to a friend. We had a great time on our day outing!

    English day tour in Kyoto

    ZhiHao_Q, Oct 2025
    Haider, our guide, was great! He accommodated my mum's walking needs (she couldn't go up too many stairs). He also picked us from Osaka, which was greatly appreciated. The Ginkaku-ji was stunning and there were many interesting souvenir shops in Gion. The Bamboo Forest was also scenic, although it was overcast when we went so it could have been better. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Kyoto tour with Haider. He’ll be glad to know his efforts made your trip more comfortable and memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Japan for another wonderful experience

    Spectacular day in Kyoto

    Carmella_T, Sep 2025
    Our guide Malik was excellent, courteous kind and informative. We were able to customize the tour to maximize the time in spot that we selected. Malik help us enhanced our experience by adding a stop to make our day perfect.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our tour. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Malik and that the tour could be customized to make the most of your time. Malik will be very happy to know his efforts helped make your day special. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan!

    Great Kyoto day tour with Sam!

    Meg_S, Aug 2025
    Book a tour with Sam if you want a great guide/driver in the Osaka, Kyoto area. We spent a wonderful day with Sam as he safely drove us to Kyoto. He really knows his history and informed us throughout the day about the history of each special place we visited. It was a very hot August day. Sam did his best to organize the day for the lightest crowds and the coolest time of day. We are traveling the world for the next 3.5 years. We have visited many countries and met many people. Sam will be a young man we will always remember. Sam is an excellent guide, smart, speaks several languages, has great communication skills, and took great care of us the entire day! He even made sure he took us to the right station to get to the Expo after our tour with him ended. We Highly Recommend Sam!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day with Sam and that his knowledge, care, and planning helped make your experience in Osaka and Kyoto comfortable—especially during a hot summer day. Sam will be very happy to know that his efforts, communication, and attention to detail left such a lasting impression. It means a great deal to us to be part of your journey as you travel the world, and we sincerely appreciate your high recommendation. We wish you safe travels and many more wonderful experiences ahead, and we hope to welcome you again in Japan someday.

    From $500.00

    per group (up to 6)

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

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 78 days in advance.

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