Japan · LICENSED GUIDE TOURS IN KYOTO

The 4 Best Licensed Guide Tours in Kyoto

4 tours  ·  from $106 a head

Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 4 licensed guide tours in Kyoto justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Fushimi Inari and southern Kyoto
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

1.Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $155Our pick

Review of Kyoto’s flexible six-hour private tour, with licensed guides, public transport, major temples, shrines, and practical booking advice.

“Kazuo was a superb guide in every way. A few weeks prior to our tour day he recommended a rough itinerary for our review and we communicated via WhatsApp and agreed on the itinerary. The itinerary included the Imperial Palace, a uniRead more”

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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - The classic starting point: Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide - Picking between four, six, and eight hours
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Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide

3.Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 463 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106Best value

Explore Kyoto with a licensed local guide, choosing famous temples, shrines, markets, and quiet corners across a flexible 4 to 8 hour tour.

“Interesting, informative, fun! Akira was an excellent guide. Communicating with him in advance of our tour was helpful to provide some ideas of places we wanted to see. He was well prepared and made the transition between sights quickly and effectively. He provided very good information at each of our sites, and share his insights of modern Japanese culture. this was a perfect way to visit the key sites in Kyoto.”

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Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons) - Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace
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Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

4.Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews

See Kyoto’s top sights by private vehicle with a licensed guide, flexible routing, hotel pickup, and six hours to explore temples, markets, and old districts.

“The guide and driver were amazing. They tailored the tour to take in sights we had not seen. They were punctual and very professional and courteous. The guide, Harumi, explained in great detail about the history of the tour sights. She was very friendly and gracious. She was curious about differences between Japan and where we lived. Her English was excellent.”

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