Your perfect Kyoto day, tailored to you. Explore icons, hidden gems & culture with a local host shaping a flexible experience around your interests.
Your Kyoto, thoughtfully planned yet flexible. Wander serene temples, artisan streets, and hidden gems with a local host who curates every stop to match your pace, interests, and desire for discovery.
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, Exit 7
Begin with calm and beauty at Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park.
See MoreWander Kyoto’s atmospheric cobblestone alley untouched by time.
See MoreExplore Kyoto’s iconic slopes, uncovering quiet detours along the way.
See MoreImmerse yourself in the peace of Kodaiji Temple’s Zen gardens.
See MoreWalk a serene canal path, with hidden treasures along the way.
See MoreExplore Nanzenji’s Zen gardens and its hidden aqueduct.
See MoreExperience Yasaka Pagoda’s serene beauty illuminated at night.
See MoreTrusted and recommended by travelers worldwide, including 99% on Google and TripAdvisor.
Ada is the best guide. She tailored the experience to my interests and had a wonderful mix of eastern and western knowledge that enabled us to have in-depth discussions about culture, history and art. I will be recommending her to friends and colleagues.
Show moreExcelente recorrido súper personalizado a nuestro gusto. Ai nos recomendó excelentes sitios históricos , muchos de ellos conocidos solamente por locales. Excelentes recomendaciones de comida ya que le pedimos enfocar nuestro tiempo en eso. Súper amable y muy atenta a respondernos todas nuestras dudas. Mucho conocimiento en el transporte público, muy puntual y espero a que nos subiéramos al camión . Ir con ropa y zapatos cómodos ya que en 8 horas si se caminará bastante aunque se puede descansar cuando uno lo decida. 100% recomendable. An excellent tour, super personalized to our liking. Ai recommended excellent historical sites, many of them known only to locals. She also made excellent food recommendations, as we asked her to focus our time on those. She was super friendly and very attentive in answering all our questions. She was very knowledgeable about public transportation, very punctual, and waited for us to get on the bus. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as there will be quite a bit of walking in 8 hours, although you can rest whenever you want. 100% recommended.
Show moreHiro was an incredible guide. He took is to experiences that were beyond looking at historical/religious/cultural sites. Anything we said we has an interest in he was able to find and guide us through. Such as my husband's glasses broke on our trip, and he was able to help us get them repaired and new ones quickly on our tour. We were able to eat and some really great local spots. We had our 17 month daughter and Hiro was so kind to her and accommodated our sometimes slower pace. We weren't sure what this tour would be but it is 100% tailored to you. 10/10 I recommend highly.
Show moreRyuki was wonderful! Highly recommend requesting him. He tailored our tour to what we enjoy, was friendly, informative and planned a great touring day! It was definitely worth doing a private tour.
Show moreRyuki is an incredible tour guide! He is friendly, informative and tailored our experience to what we enjoy! We had such a wonderful day with him and it’s a tour we won’t forget! Kyoto is wonderful, filled with so many gems, and we’re grateful to have had his experience of the city to navigate us around!
Show moreRyuki is a wonderful guide! He was friendly, tailored the trip to our likes and provided us with great information at every stop. It was a wonderful day!
Show moreNo. Our experiences are unscripted and designed around you. Instead of following a rigid itinerary, your host will plan a personalized journey that feels natural, immersive, and unique.
After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your interests and travel style. We’ll match you with the best host who will tailor the experience to you. You'll have the opportunity to chat with them before the experience and agree on a plan.
Both! Your host will take you to iconic sights if you want to see them, but they’ll also introduce you to places and stories most travelers miss.
That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.
You can request a host, but since most hosts have other commitments, we can't guarantee they'll be available. However, we carefully match you with a host based on your interests and preferences, making it feel like exploring with a friend rather than a stranger.
Absolutely! Whether you want a blend of food, history, local culture, or nightlife, your host will seamlessly weave them together into one immersive experience.
Yes! After booking, you will receive a questionnaire where you can highlight must-visit spots and anything else you’d like to include, and your host will craft your experience around them.
Yes, you will have the opportunity to chat with your host directly and agree on a plan for the day. However, there’s always room for spontaneity and local surprises!
Of course! Your experience is flexible, so you can explore at your own pace and make changes along the way.
Unless stated otherwise, food and drinks are not included. Your host will take you to great spots where you can order what you like and pay as you go.
This depends on the experience, but your host can adjust the pace to suit your comfort level.