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

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7 Private Guides in Kyoto

Konnichiwa I am
Shohei
"Play by Ear" Traveler
I speak: English
(120 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Yoshihiro
The Japanese Local
I speak: 日本語 • English
(206 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Maha
Authenticity Radar
I speak: العربية • English • Français
(12 review)
Konnichiwa I am
CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: 中文 • English
(22 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: English • العربية
(15 review)
Konnichiwa I am
Eiji
a Gentle Music Producer
I speak: English • 日本語
(138 review)
Did you knowOur Locals can personalise your experienceContact your favourite local, and tell them your preferences for a private and personalized experience!
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Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(40 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 private guides in Kyoto

Curated byShohei, Yoshihiro and 5 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

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!

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