Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
Spend time with one of our hosts exploring Kyoto. Half a day is not nearly enough time to see the whole city, but with a host by your side you will get a feel for its energy. Explore one of Kyoto's traditional neighborhoods, and see Kyoto as you would if you were coming to visit a friend who lived here.
Within 24 hours after booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
What's included in Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sanjo BridgePass-by Only
Sanjo area is full of old, family-run establishments, specialist shops and local life. You can also enjoy a stroll on Kamogawa river, while your local host shares with you stories about Kyoto’s history and traditional culture. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
GionPass-by Only
Kyoto’s most famous Geisha’s district (however, if you spot them, please act respectfully). Make sure to pay a visit to Hanami-koji street and then cross Tatsumi Bridge to reach Shimbashi, the most picturesque part Gion, with elegant traditional wooden houses of Kyoto housing high-class restaurants, cafes, and tea-houses. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Yasaka ShrinePass-by Only
Founded over 1350 years ago, Yasaka is the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district in Kyoto. It is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri (July), arguably the most famous festival in the whole country. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
Inclusions
- 4 hours with a host
- Private and personalised experience
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- (The host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.