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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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7 Private guides

Konnichiwa I am
Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: English • العربية
(15 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Yoshihiro
The Japanese Local
I speak: 日本語 • English
(206 review)
Konnichiwa I am
CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: 中文 • English
(22 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Maha
Authenticity Radar
I speak: العربية • English • Français
(12 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Shohei
"Play by Ear" Traveler
I speak: English
(120 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(40 review)
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Konnichiwa I am
Eiji
a Gentle Music Producer
I speak: English • 日本語
(138 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.

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10 tips from our local guides in Kyoto

Curated byAhmed, Yoshihiro and 5 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

Alex
About local Yoshihiro
6 March 2025
Great inside tour of Kyoto

Ted was great in showing us (family with two boys of 11 and 14) around in Kyoto.

Bonnie
About local Eiji
28 February 2025
A pleasant and knowledgeable tour guide

Eiji came highly recommended and we were very pleased. He gave interesting information without overwhelming us.

Paula
About local Shohei
26 February 2025
One of the best tours!

Sho was an amazing tour guide. He was good at communicating and was flexible when we were running late. The 3 hours flew by and we learned so much about Kyoto. Sho was very knowledgeable but also honest about if he didn’t know an answer to a question. We highly recommend taking a tour with Sho and wouldn’t hesitate to do another one with him!

Guides in Kyoto