Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Kyoto Private Tour
Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Kyoto at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gion Area, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City 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.
What's Included
- Tickets for Kiyomizu Temple included
- Private Tour
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Local Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
Meeting Location
198 Nakanochō
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0075, Japan
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 Municipal Zoo
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yasaka Shrine
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kongoji Temple
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yasaka Shrine
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kamogawa River
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nishiki Market Shopping District
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
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Activity code: C-24380P968
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