Ready to taste the best food in Kyoto? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Kyoto.
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Kyoto, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Kyoto.
Welcome to Kyoto! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Kyoto to start your city trip on the right foot.
Enjoy the freedom of exploring Kyoto on a bike tour with a local. Cover more ground, take scenic routes, and cycle through main spots like the Philosopher's path and Gion Area. Take in the views as you bike through the city in a safe and fun way, and hear fascinating stories at every stop along the way!
Want to see the best of Kyoto? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Kyoto!
Kickstart an unforgettable journey on a private tour in Kyoto! From glorious temples to fantastic gastronomic experiences, a Withlocals tour in Kyoto will take your breath away. Team up with a friendly local for a day full of wonderful memories! Learn the Meaning of the Temples from a Local Kyoto is filled with dozens of alluring temples and they each have a special place in the hearts of locals! A local tour of Kyoto will give you a one of kind glance at every temple you wish to visit. From the remarkable Kinkakuji Temple to the historic Kiyomizudera Temple, enrich your knowledge of each one’s significance to the locals. A Glimpse into Japanese Culture When you embark on a city tour in Kyoto, it is a closer look into the traditional values of Japanese culture. The lively Higashiyama District has lots of traditional buildings and you can find many locally crafted souvenirs. For a seaside getaway, the lovely Ine no Funaya village is a charming location decorated with houses floating on the water. The Perks of a Private Tour in Kyoto You have a multitude of advantages by joining a local on your city tour of Kyoto. • Customize your tour for all your interests • Meet your private guide at your preferred time • Choose where your experience begins • Discover all the local hotspots • Breeze through the public transport system • Sample the best local cuisine • Find out all the kid friendly attractions • Learn insider tips to escape the crowds A tour in Kyoto will be a journey you will never forget! Simply inform your local host of your interests and they got you covered!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Paula
About local
21 July 2025
Charming knowledgable guide
We had the best time with Yoshihiro who was very communicative before our tour which made is feel very welcome. He was incredibly flexible and gave is three good optional tours on the day which was specifically nice because it was so warm so we adjusted the original plan. We visited SO many spots that we would never have seen, food we never would have tried if it wasnt for Yoshihiro. Hils english is great and he is incredibly helpful with all kinds of other tips for after the tour. Can highly recommend!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Bernie
About local
19 July 2025
Had a Fantastic Tour with Tiro
We met Tiro right on time at the designated spot and hit it off right away. He was fun and really good at and excited to be a guide. He was full of little and big facts and tied in the history of what we were seeing as well as giving great tips about current Kyoto. Tiro kept things moving, we walked and talked a lot but still took time for a break or 2. Felt like an old friend by the time we left for our hotel
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Bill
About local
16 July 2025
Fantastic food tour of Kyoto
Guia started our Kyoto food tour in a small teppanayaki-style restaurant, the kind with a hot griddle in the middle of each table. Among the items she ordered for the four of us to try was yakisoba, a delicious noodle dish that I couldn’t stop eating. Luckily Guia knew exactly how to make it and wrote the recipe for it in my phone. From there we went on to the Nishiki Market where we sampled a lot of food from an unending number of stalls. One of the next best stops was to briefly sit at a counter to be served the famous Wagyu beef. Yum. Guia never rushed us through the market and was so patient as we quizzed her about all the packages of food that were new to us and written in Japanese. Having grown up in the Philippines , she is a native English speaker, always a welcome help.
The 10 Tastings of Kyoto: Street Food
Wu
About local
15 July 2025
A great tour with Ted
We loved spending time touring Gion and Nishiki market with Ted! He is very knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto, and he recommended amazing food for us at Nishiki market! Definitely recommend Ted, he is a fantastic guide and he was very accommodating. Learned a lot about the Culture of Maiko/Geiko, as well as Kabuki history.
Ted even sent us food recommendations for our next destination which was Osaka. Superb!
