Book your own English speaking tour guide in Kyoto

Whatever your passion, there’s a English speaking tour guide who’s perfect for you. Our private tour guides in Kyoto can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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11 Private guides

Konnichiwa I am
Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: العربية • English
(21 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(67 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: English • 中文
(22 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
RYUKI
Your Kyoto born guide RYÜKI
I speak: English • 日本語
(32 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Yoshihiro
The Japanese Local
I speak: English • 日本語
(257 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Eiji
a Gentle Music Producer
I speak: English • 日本語
(180 reviews)
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Tiro
The City Explorer
I speak: English • 日本語
(9 reviews)
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David
Your Friendly Storyteller & Magician
I speak: English • Bahasa Indonesia
(35 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Shohei
"Play by Ear" Traveler
I speak: English
(149 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Maha
Authenticity Radar
I speak: العربية • English • Français
(14 reviews)
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Yuko
Local Kyoto cat
I speak: English • 日本語
(1 review)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Kyoto like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Kyoto

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    Yoshihiro & 9 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kyoto: Street Food

    4.9
    124 reviews
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    Naoki & 8 other locals

    City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto

    4.9
    120 reviews
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    RYUKI & 9 other locals

    Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    972 reviews
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    Eiji & Sebastian

    The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour

    4.9
    261 reviews
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    Naoki & 11 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9
    241 reviews
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    Maha & 4 other locals

    Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas and Traditions Tour

    4.9
    698 reviews
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    Jessica & 5 other locals

    City Explorer: Nara Day Trip

    4.9
    795 reviews
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    Maha & 9 other locals

    City Escape: Day Trip Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove

    4.9
    741 reviews
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    Guia & 6 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    633 reviews
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    Yuko & 3 other locals

    A Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour

    5.0
    100 reviews
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10 tips from our local guides in Kyoto

Curated byCHI HO, Shohei and 9 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Dana
About local Eiji
24 July 2025
Eiji is a great guide!

We had a great bicycle tour with Eiji! Eiji is a very kind, relaxed and happy guide. Hé told us many stories about Japanse culture and answered all of our questions. When we come back we will definitely contact Eiji again.

Sergiu
About local RYUKI
24 July 2025
Unfofetable, Amazing experience!

Amazing experience! We had a fantastic time with Ryuki as our tour guide! He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire tour. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and truly enjoyed every moment. Thank you, Ryuki, for making our trip so special – you’re the best! 🙏🌟

Anna
About local Yoshihiro
19 July 2025
Great Experience

We had a fantastic tour with Ted in the center of Kyoto! It was engaging and full of interesting information. Ted patiently answered all of our questions and even recommended a great restaurant and other places based on our interests. We definitely recommend taking a walk with Ted!

Guides in Kyoto