Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup
At a glance
Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup is a 8h private experience in Kyoto, Japan, operated by Venture. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 79 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $177.74 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Transportation fares (if by public transport), drink, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore Kyoto’s top attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and hidden local spots with your own private guide. This fully customizable Kyoto 1-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike.
Discuss with our experienced guide who knows all about Kyoto. Our guide is "YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT" during your stay in Japan !
This is a "FULLY CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR", either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour.
You will experience the best of Kyoto on foot (public transport) or by private vehicle.
Please book a tour for the day after your arrival in Japan considering the time difference with your country.
⭐ 92% recommended
Private tour
Fully customizable
Hotel pickup included
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Your guide will contact you in advance to discuss your own itinerary.
Please let us know YOUR CORRECT CONTACT NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS.
What's included
What's included
- Transportation fares (if by public transport)
- drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city
- Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle)
- Professional English speaking guide
- Lunch (full-day option only)
Not included
- Any additional activity fee
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
** Here are some recommended places to visit.
**You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour.
**Please let us know your interest in advance ! After talking with our experiensed guide who knows all about Kyoto, please feel free to decide the place to visit and enjoy the wonderful journey!!!
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After enjoying the breathtaking Golden pavillion, we take a walk in the garden. -
Stop 2 · 1h
You can walk inside the powerful Shogunate castle with images of samurais in your head.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Walking through many Torii gates, we may be able to get our wish!
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Stop 4 · 1h
World Cultural Heritage Site / You can see one of the most famous strolling type gardens with ponds in Kyoto.
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Stop 5 · 1h
World Cultural Heritage Site / You can feel a peaceful mind in front of the stature of Kannon Bodhisattva on a cliff.
Meeting point
We do not pick up/ drop off at ourside of Kyoto city.
Our guide will meet the guest within Kyoto city.
The guide will meet the guest at the hotel entrance.
Good to know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear a comfortable pair of shoes
- Additional activities, such as a tea ceremony, aikido or calligraphy class, etc, can be included in the itinerary, but will be at your own expense
- Not all admission fees are included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $177.74 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Transportation fares (if by public transport); drink; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city; Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle); Professional English speaking guide; Lunch (full-day option only).
Where does it start?
We do not pick up/ drop off at ourside of Kyoto city. Our guide will meet the guest within Kyoto city. The guide will meet the guest at the hotel entrance.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Japanese, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 79 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kyoto.
