Explore Kyoto Beyond the Tourist Spots
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City Unscripted Original

Kyoto Kyoto trip planning video call

Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

$25 for 30 min

30-90 minutes

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Half day in Magical Kyoto
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Kyoto Half day in Magical Kyoto

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$130 per person

4 hours

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    A wonderful tour of beautiful Kyoto with our guide, Kiyoto! Kiyoto was polite, accommodating, knowledgeable, and helpful - even providing us with a list of his favorite restaurants after the tour. He loves his city and people. It was a lovely day.

    January 2025

    Jennifer K

    Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kyoto with a great guide who read my input and already had a great tour in mind based on my questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time, highly recommend.

    January 2025

    Dave S

    Excellent custom 1:1 half-day walking tour of Kyoto with a great guide (Toga) who read my input and already had an ideal tour in mind based on my questionnaire, but also had options along the way to modify if desired. It was truly unscripted and I got to see everything I was hoping to, along with a couple cool things I would have never found on my own. Great conversation and lots of clear explanations with historical context. Had a great time and I would highly recommend to others.

    January 2025

    Dave S

    We had an amazing time with our guide Alvin. The itinerary he came up with was perfectly timed, and he had so much knowledge about the history and lore/legends. He talked anime and video games with my husband, which was nice. It really felt like we were being shown around by a friend. Also, I am sure he could have walked circles around us but he was very intuitive when it came to setting the pace. I never felt like he was walking too fast or had issues keeping up, and I am not what anyone would call athletic. Also, he took GREAT photos of us.

    January 2025

    Annalyce B

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Private Tours in Kyoto

Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, soak up the spirit of ancient Japan on one of our personalized city tours of Kyoto. Led by a local guide who’s already uncovered every inch of their city, our walking tours in Kyoto are the perfect way to discover the hidden haunts and lesser-known landmarks beyond Kyoto’s world-famous attractions. On a private tour of Kyoto, you’ll get an authentic glimpse into the Japan of centuries ago. From exploring the 1200-year-old Kiyomizu-dera Temple to walking the wood-built streets of fairytale Higashiyama (and taking a moment to marvel at the geishas floating through lantern-lit Gion), our personalized tours of Kyoto beautifully narrate Japan’s fascinating history. But you’ll also have the opportunity to see the city through a local lens. In fact, some of the most memorable things to do in Kyoto are the pastimes of the people who call the city home: grabbing a beer at a cozy izakaya or eating street food while watching the sunset over Kamo River. On a private tour with City Unscripted, you’ll experience the highlights and hidden gems – simply tell us what your dream local tour of Kyoto looks like, and we’ll make it happen.

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