Sightseeing Tours in Kyoto

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Sightseeing Tours in Kyoto

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  • Aisha M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rei was amazing! She provided great historical context to all of the sights we visited. A lot of people visit places and take pictures without understanding their meaning. Rei filled in all the gaps! Rei also takes the best pictures! 10/10 we would take another tour with Rei!
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • Daniel W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nomi was reliable, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great day out with him and he was super accommodating.

    Highly recommend
    Written 1 February 2025
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  • Tilly M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ghost tour was super immersive and spooky. I didn’t really know what to expect going into the tour but I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend!
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • Briana B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience in Kyoto, look no further than a tour with Ryuki! We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Gion with him, and it was hands down one of the highlights of our trip.

    Ryuki is not only incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto’s rich history, but he also has a gift for storytelling that brings the past to life. As we wandered through the charming streets of Gion, he shared fascinating insights about the area’s geisha culture, historical landmarks, and hidden gems that we never would have found on our own.

    Beyond his expertise, Ryuki is a joy to be around—warm, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made us feel welcome and ensured that every moment was enjoyable. Whether you’re a history buff or just want a deeper appreciation of Kyoto, Ryuki is the guide you need.

    This tour was worth every moment, and we can’t recommend Ryuki highly enough. If you’re visiting Kyoto, make sure to book with him—you won’t regret it!
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Kate M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such an epic way to see Kyoto! Rob was great tour guide, he had a so many stories and wealth of knowledge throughout the tour.
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • ainslie f
    Newcastle, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So lovely wandering around the lanes of Gion in the evening. Raphael was a knowledgeable, friendly guide and kept the interest of three teen/tween boys!
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Tony
    Hasstle14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Miss Maya,
    Was very knowledgeable and has very good English, she adapted the tour to our liking, we had a great day in Kyoto and I would recommend her service.
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • Chris D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Akira-san was well prepared for the day's tour! It was well thought out and planned. We went to a nice izakaya for lunch too. Would definitely recommend Akira-san as your tour guide in the future. The taxi driver was great as well. Both were punctual.
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • Andrew H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rob was awesome! He was such an informative tour guide. His background in linguistics was really interesting to learn way more than we thought we would about the culture and languages within Japan. We felt like we had the best possible experience and felt really lucky to have gotten the opportunity. Would highly recommended the morning tour, we are from Seattle so the bit of hills and mornings temps in January didn’t bother us at all, and shouldn’t be a problem for you either. It was a really great time and one of the highlights of our trip!
    Written 24 January 2025
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  • Stefan K
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My colleague and I had a day in Kyoto with our tour guide named Taka. He was very polite, very knowledgeable, and very patient.
    We visited all the places advertised and he made it quite easy to enjoy. We learned a ton!
    Thank you!
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • Cat044
    Perth10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent alternative to sightseeing on foot! And a fun and exciting introduction to Japanese history and culture! Our guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed his insightful tour through the streets of north west Kyoto. We would thoroughly recommend this activity to families with young teens
    Written 18 January 2025
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  • paul t
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I were very happy with the experience. We originally were planning for 15 min, but extended it to 30 min because Koji, the driver, was so good. He was nice, cheerful, informative, and overall amazing. They take you to a private area of the bamboo forest, so it doesn't have anyone there. It was a great place for pictures. We also went to a samurai's house and saw a statue of Ryoma who we had just been introduced to from the drama, Jin, a week before coming to Japan. You should definitely do this one. Koji is great.
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • GrandTour742998
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great tour of food and culture with Eric, our wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and patient, lots of fun
    Written 28 January 2025
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  • Jonathan L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Manna was a really informative guide. She introduced us to a range of different dishes and drinks which were all delicious and I would never have got the opportunity to try otherwise. She is also really knowledgeable about Kyoto and Japanese culture. I highly recommend this tour!
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • Alex T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic tour with the very knowledgable Tom. Lots of historical and interesting facts learnt by our group and a must recommendation if you are travelling to Kyoto and have 5/6 hours to spare - well worth it indeed!
    Written 20 January 2025
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