15 Best Custom Tours in Kyoto

Kyoto takes three days to see properly and most people have one or two, which is why custom tours make sense here. Tell the guide what you’ve already seen and what you’d rather skip, and they’ll build the day around it.

3.Kyoto: Private Customized Walking Tour With a Local Insider

Discover Kyoto like a true insider! Join our private customized walking tour and unlock the secrets of this enchanting city. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure!

★ 4.8

“Loved the stories and tons of interesting facts. My guide even recommended the place to have lunch after the tour and it was exeptional. .”

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4.Kyoto Private Custom Walking & Sightseeing Tour

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto with our personalized walking tour. Uncover the city's secrets and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“Kiyoto our guide for Kyoto …. I really like the name was the best guide ever, Hus English was 10/10 , his knowledge of Kyoto and the history was amazing. And in addition he was so much fun to walk through Kyoto . We very…”

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6.Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide Kyoto

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto with a personalized tour led by a local guide. Uncover the city's secrets and create unforgettable memories. Book your private custom tour now!

★ 4.6

“We had an absolutely wonderful day in Kyoto thanks to our fantastic tour guide, Wajid. He guided us expertly through Fushimi Inari Shrine, sharing fascinating insights as we walked through the iconic torii gates. At Sanjusangendo Temple, his explanation of the 1,001 Buddha statues added…”

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7.KYOTO Custom Tour With Private Car and Driver (Max 9 Pax)

Discover the enchanting city of Kyoto like never before with our exclusive custom tour. Explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks with your own private car and driver. Book now!

★ 4.0

“Unfortunately, we did not get a guide - we got a "companion". While she was perfectly polite and tried to be helpful, she really didn't share the foundational stories and information surrounding the locations we visited.”

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8.Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Walking Food Tour

Discover the flavors of Kyoto's Arashiyama and Sagano districts on a mouthwatering walking food tour. Indulge in local delicacies and immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Japan.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I were very lucky to get Akiko as our guide for a 4 hour walk around the area surrounding the Sagano/Arashiyama Train Station. I guess there is a similar street food walking tour near the Kyoto station but this tour is excellent…”

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9.Private Kyoto Osaka Day Tour With English Speaking Driver

Gain unparalleled insights into the captivating cultural treasures of Kyoto and Osaka with the Private Kyoto Osaka Day Tour, catering to your unique preferences.

★ 4.5

“We only had a few days in Kyoto, so hiring a private vehicle and driver to see the major sites WE wanted to see to optimize our time was a great decision. Shawn was a very safe driver. He also offered opinions and advice that…”

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10.Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day

Experience the wonders of Kyoto in just one day with our exclusive private custom tour. Discover hidden gems, immerse in culture, and create unforgettable memories.

★ 4.5

“The guide was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to spend the time with.it was titime well spent.we will have a lot of memories”

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11.Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide Kyoto

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto with a private custom tour led by a local guide. Uncover the city's secrets and create unforgettable memories. Book your tour today!

★ 4.5

“We booked the 6-hour tour starting at 3:00 PM, and were so glad we did. Alessandro was an absolute pleasure friendly, accommodating, and incredibly knowledgeable. It was clear he genuinely enjoys what he does, which made the experience even more eRead more”

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12.Kyoto: Private Customizable Day Trip

Discover Kyoto your way with a private, customizable day trip by car. Visit top sights comfortably, with flexible timing and expert local guides.

★ 4.9

“Fuji-san did a wonderful job of giving us a lot of great history and getting us to the less crowded areas at the right time. He also helped get us a dinner reservation at a great Sukiyaki restaurant! Highly recommend!”

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13.Kyoto: Personalized Commemorative Photo Shoot Service

Get a one-hour Kyoto photoshoot at the pagoda, Ninenzaka and other historic spots, with posing help and at least 120 images delivered within 24 hours.

★ 5.0

“The experience with our photographer Rin, was extraordinary. She has attention to details to create great photos. Despite the crowds, we managed to get amazing pictures. She was very patient to capture the perfect moments for us. We are truly grateful for this wonderful experience.”

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15.Kyoto One Day Tour With a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto on a personalized and private tour with a local guide. Explore hidden gems and create unforgettable memories. Book now!

★ 4.5

“Excellent and knowledgeable guide who very quickly and perceptively figured out our interests, how much ground we could cover, and what extra experiences we would like.”

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5.0Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur$431.20 4.5Kyoto Private Tour With a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted$163.87 5.0Kyoto City Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Custom Tour with a Local2 hours$40.99 5.0Make Your Own Custom Chopsticks in 100yo Kyoto Building(No Extra Fee45 mins$44.25 4.0Private & Custom KYOTO Walking Tour – Your Travel Companion$265.82 4.2Arashiyama: Bamboo Grove and Temple Tour$299 5.0Kyoto: Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop in Arashiyama$31.60 4.9Kyoto: Private Walking Tour [Customizable]$281 4.5Kyoto Private Food Tours With a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized$245.15 4.8Kyoto: Personalized Guided Private Tour6 hours$459 4.1Kyoto: Japanese Gardens Private Customizable Tour6 hours$151 4.9Ramen Broth Class by Michelin Guide Shop & Custom Chopsticks$79 4.5Kyoto Full Day Private Tour With Local Guide$163.30 3.5Kyoto: Customizable Full-Day Tour with Privarte Transfers10 hours$234 4.9Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Customized Private Tour4 hours$129 5.0Kyoto: Customizable Early-Access Tour with Guide & Car8 hours$355 5.0Private Kyoto Custom One Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle$1,273.75 4.2One Day Private Customized Self-Guided Tour in Kyoto10 hours$509 4.4Kyoto: Full-Day Private Custom Sightseeing Tour with Pickup10 hours$413 4.7Kyoto: Private Custom Tour with English Guide and Vehicle1 day$438 5.0Private Kyoto Customizable Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle$430.00 4.8KYOTO KAWARAMACHI: Custom Fragrance Workshop30 min$51 4.8KYOTO SHINKYOGOKU: Custom Fragrance Workshop30 min$51 4.3Kyoto 1.5h Nishiki Market customizable Food Tour1.5 hours$61