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10 Private Guides in Kyoto

Konnichiwa I am
Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: العربية • English
(21 reviews)
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Eiji
a Gentle Music Producer
I speak: English • 日本語
(189 reviews)
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CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: English • 中文
(22 reviews)
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RYUKI
Your Kyoto born guide RYÜKI
I speak: English • 日本語
(41 reviews)
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David
The Magician
I speak: English • Indonesia
(36 reviews)
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Tiro
The City Explorer
I speak: English • 日本語
(11 reviews)
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Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(72 reviews)
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Yoshihiro
The Japanese Local
I speak: English • 日本語
(267 reviews)
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Maha
Authenticity Radar
I speak: العربية • English • Français
(15 reviews)
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Shohei
"Play by Ear" Traveler
I speak: English
(153 reviews)

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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    Simone & 8 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kyoto: Street Food

    4.9
    127 reviews
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    Eiji & 8 other locals

    City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto

    4.9
    129 reviews
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    Maha & 9 other locals

    Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    1023 reviews
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    Eiji & Sebastian

    The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour

    4.9
    271 reviews
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    Maha & 10 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9
    256 reviews
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    Ahmed & 4 other locals

    Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas and Traditions Tour

    4.9
    729 reviews
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    Tiro & 5 other locals

    City Explorer: Nara Day Trip

    4.9
    837 reviews
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    Maha & 8 other locals

    City Escape: Day Trip Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove

    4.9
    786 reviews
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    Guia & 7 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    697 reviews
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    Tiro & 2 other locals

    A Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour

    5.0
    105 reviews
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10 tips from our private guides in Kyoto

Curated byTiro, Eiji and 8 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Kyoto!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Megan
About local Eiji
13 September 2025
Great experience!

Eiji was knowledgeable and took us on a very carefully thought out tour. The bike riding was easy and even though it was a hot day most of the ride was shady and the riding meant there was a good breeze. It was a lot of fun riding down tiny streets and discovering new areas. Eiji is an excellent guide.

Megan
About local RYUKI
13 September 2025
Food tasting with friendly guide

Ryuki took us on a great tour of Kyoto’s eating places. We really enjoyed chatting to him and were shown lots of unique places and things to eat. Thank you Ryuki

Wes
About local Yoshihiro
13 September 2025
Time with Ted

Ted was an absolute gentleman. Helpful, insightful, interesting. A highlight was that he took us to the out of the way spots, not just the tourist areas we could have found ourselves. That's what makes touring with Ted special, that's his point of difference!

Have an Adventure with a Kyoto Private Guide

An enthusiastic Kyoto tour guide is your ticket to a world of enchanting discoveries! The magical city of Kyoto is better when explored with a local who knows it inside and out. With a friendly Kyoto local guide leading the way, you will have the trip of a lifetime!

Ultimate Flexibility
A private guide in Kyoto will adjust your itinerary based on all your interests and your preferred length of time. Whether you only have time for a quick stroll or a full-day adventure, your Kyoto local guide will make the best recommendations for you.

Need to Reschedule?
If your plans suddenly change, then your private tour guide in Kyoto will adjust your trip to fit your new schedule. Just give your local host a heads up of the day you wish to hit the town and they will make it happen.

Start Your Adventure Where You Want
When it is time to begin your city escape, let your Kyoto tour guide know the location you are craving to see first. Whether you wish to start at the most popular highlights, a hidden gem, or from the comfort of your hotel, your private guide in Kyoto will meet you there.

Get the Local Kyoto Experience
Gain incredible insight into Japanese culture when you trek to all the local hotspots in Kyoto. You will start thinking like a local the more time you spend learning the traditions and customs of Kyoto with your incredible host. You will quickly learn that a private tour guide in Kyoto is the most authentic way to see the town like a local!

Guides in Kyoto