The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings
Overview
Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard
What's Included
- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings of high quality local products
- Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
- PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Meeting Location
Japan
〒600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naginatabokochō, ８ 京都三井ビルディング 1階
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kyoto
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Kennin-ji Temple Garden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hanamikoji Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Takenobu Inari Shrine (pass by)
Kyoto Sanjo Shopping Street (pass by)
Shinsenen (pass by)
Shinsen Gallery (pass by)
Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum (pass by)
JR Nijo Ekimae Parking Lot (pass by)
Myogon-in Temple (pass by)
YADORU KYOTO Kanade No Yado (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings of high quality local products.
- Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements.
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp).
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local.
- PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 10 Food & Drinks Tastings of high quality local products
- Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
- PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
