Half day in Magical Kyoto Half day
4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!
$138.6 per person
4 hours
(438)
Hi, I’m Alex
Hi, I’m Alex
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 12 years
I speak English, Spanish, Japanese
I am Tour Guide
Hi there! I’m Alex Before ending up in Japan, many years back, I had a nomad life across several Asian countries for many years as well. I spent most of that time in India, where among other activities I had my first experiences as a tour guide. There I also met my wife, and when the relationship got more serious we decided to settle down and have a more stable life, we chose Japan where she is from. Since then I had many personal experiences in this country in different fields such as human relations, jobs in different sectors, trips, bizarre situations, etc, experiences that I always like to share, together with some knowledge about aspects of the culture that I studied for years, just for the sake of getting knowledge without thinking that I would do this activity later on. By the way, I appreciate a lot the human factor, and besides having a responsibility I enjoy a lot just meeting and being with new people. In other words; I love this job, I love the culture I show, and I love human communication in itself. Let’s meet and spend time together so I can show you the best of this city, the cultural capital of Japan
My knowledge & interests
Food
Arts
Nature / outdoors
History
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Experiences I love to host
City Unscripted Original
Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local Seasonal
Join a local for an authentic cherry blossom experience. Discover secret sakura spots, enjoy a traditional picnic, and immerse in the beauty of hanami
$190.48 per person
4 hours
(18)
My reviews
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His insight was invaluable to making our day exactly what we wanted it to be: Fun, informative, and personal. Alex had the perfect route to see major highlights in Gion and around the Nishiki market while also including side streets with shrines, shops and gardens that were perfect for photos or a nice brief drop for a snack or souvenir. Outside of his incredible knowledge of Kyoto and tailoring this experience for us, Alex was such a delight to talk to about travel and culture and showed a genuine interest in us as people and travelers. We are so grateful for the experience and would recommend him to anyone looking to learn about and experience all of the incredible things there are to see and do in Kyoto.
July 2024
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Alex was a fantastic guide through Kyoto!! He taught us a lot about the history of the city. He was fantastic with our entire group and made it a very interesting experience!! I highly recommend him for any trips to Kyoto or Osaka!!
June 2024
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Alex was great guide , informative and gave a good insight into Kyoto culture. We had a great time .
June 2024
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Alex was awesome! We enjoyed the tour very much! We highly recommend him! He gave lots of information about the city!
May 2024