Kyoto · WALKING TOURS
These are the 15 walking tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Walk Kyoto’s Gion with an English-speaking guide, learn Geiko traditions, find quiet photo spots, and get practical food and sightseeing tips for $25.
“Yuri gave us a fantastic tour, totally recommend it”
Explore Gion and Pontocho by night, hear true geisha stories, and learn Kyoto customs on this friendly two-hour walking tour.
“Our tour guide Akari was fantastic. She was friendly and very knowledgeable on the local history and culture. We were lucky enough to see a Maikoya.”
Walk nighttime Gion with an English-speaking guide, learn geiko and maiko customs, and explore Kyoto’s most atmospheric streets for $21.
“Mai was really good guide and funny. Kept the humour going through out the tour. Both my kids were not sure about the tour at the start but they thoroughly enjoyed the tour and all the information.”
Explore Kyoto’s Gion after dark on a two-hour small-group walk covering geisha culture, lantern-lit streets, theaters, shrines, and local history.
“Ben was very informative, interesting and engaging. We learnt alot on Geisha history through to present day practices. A v interesting evening.”
Explore Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with seven tastings, brunch, Gion sights, and a small-group guide for a practical three-hour food tour.
“Great walking tour. Knowledgeable guide and nice lunch. Visited interesting sights and tried some different food.”
See Gion by lantern light, learn geisha customs, visit shrines, and enjoy a small-group Kyoto walk with photography for $34.
“I learned so much and we got to see a Miko (geisha in training) the experience was amazing. Our guide was phenomenal and very interactive.”
Walk Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, temples, gardens, bridge, and monkey park with a bilingual guide on this active 5 to 6 hour tour.
“The glory of nature in the green bamboo forest and in the almost- autumn leaves of trees in the gardens! Our guide, Aron, had surprise stops for us, to sake tasting and the kimono park. We walked through alternative, less crowded routes and covered more sites without feeling rushed. A great guide, a great tour!”
Walk Kyoto’s Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi with a local guide, tasting sake, food, and bar culture in small international groups.
“Great fun Taiga was very welcoming and gave us great insight”
Explore Gion after dark on a small-group Kyoto walk with Hanamikoji Street, Yasaka Shrine, local stories, and possible geisha sightings.
“My tour guide blew it out of the park. I'm a huge fan of japanese history and of course of samurai history. And Naoki-san was the teacher I didn't knew I needed. From taking me to the remnants of a battle of the shinsengumi to taking me to the best places to eat. Definitely got lucky... Don't miss out this experience, shinsengumi seal guaranteed.”
Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district, visit the Gekkeikan museum, and taste 18 Kyoto sakes with a small-group guide.
“Amazing tour! We had so much fun and learned a lot from Ayu. You also get so much sake on this tour - 21 tasters!”
