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7 Licensed Guide Tours in Kyoto, With What Each Costs to Join

7 tours  ·  from $106 a head

The 7 licensed guide tours in Kyoto below are the ones that survive a close look at the price, the timing and what you actually get to see. Start at the top and work down.

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Fushimi Inari and Kyoto’s southern temples
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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

1.Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $156Our pick

Explore Kyoto with a private licensed guide, custom six-hour route, public transport, famous temples, shrines, markets, and old districts.

“We are extremely happy with our experience. Mishi-san was in early and complete communication with us prior to our arrival in Kyoto. Mishi-san was waiting for us in our lobby and we set off on a whirl wind tour that we had designed with hRead more”

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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Fushimi Inari and the meaning behind the torii gates
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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide - Fushimi Inari and the famous red gates
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Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide

3.Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 463 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106Best value

Review of Kyoto’s private licensed guide tour, with custom routes, famous temples, local tips, costs, transport advice, and booking guidance.

“Naoki was an excellent guide! We covered more than I expected in the time. He was very knowledgeable and interesting. Would highly recommend.”

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Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons) - Fushimi Inari and Kyoto’s Southern Temples
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Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

4.Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews

Review of Kyoto’s private six-hour tour with a licensed guide, private vehicle, hotel pickup, flexible stops, costs, and practical booking advice.

“Kazu was amazing! So knowledgable and friendly. He made our day in Kyoto! Our driver made it super convenient and allowed us to see much more in the time available. Kazu arranged our itinerary based on our list of requests and it turned out perfect. I would highly recommend.”

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Nara 8hr Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide - Tōdaiji and the giant Buddha
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Nara 8hr Private Tour – Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

5.Nara 8hr Private Tour – Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $202

Review of a private Nara day tour from Kyoto with a licensed guide, flexible sights, deer, temples, gardens, walking, and practical value advice.

“Junichi met us at the Kasuga Hotel, we discussed the day plan and headed out. It turned out that we had some common friends that he knew in WA State when he had visited a few years back. Small world. We walked Nara, making our way through a crowded, hot day, full of deer, shrines and temples. We saw all of the sights, and had excellent commentary from Junichi. Very professional.”

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Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Starting at Fushimi Inari and Tofuku-ji
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Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6.Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $201

Plan a private Kyoto day with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing four to six temples, shrines, markets, and historic districts.

“Having both local currency and transportation cards beforehand, allowed our group to commence our journey immediately. Our guide, Karkoo Tanigawa was so helpful and accommodating to our party of 6 adults. Our journey was pRead more”

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Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - The six-hour route needs careful planning
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Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

7.Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $158

Review of Kyoto’s private Arashiyama and Sagano tour, with bamboo, temples, local tips, pricing, walking demands, and booking advice.

“The weather was fr from perfect, but we headed to the bamboo forest anyway and it did not disappoint, even in the rain! The walk to the various temples was amazing, loved the authentic neighborhoods. Our guide, Shoji, was knowledgeable and delightful. Great local lunch before heading back to city center.”

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