
Private City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto
Private City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto
Receive a warm welcome to Kyoto on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Kyoto to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Kenninji temple and Yasaka Shrine, and how to explore them away from the crowds.
And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.Private City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey






Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Shijo Bridge
Get to see the lovely views of the Kamogawa river both north and south.
10 minutesYasaka Shrine
Visit one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, founded over 1350 years ago
15 minutesMaruyama Park
Maruyama Park was built in 1886 as the first city park in Kyoto and tt is also designated as a national scenic spot due to its exceptional size.
15 minutesNene-no-Michi
Nene no Michi retains the look of a Kyoto that for the most part no longer exists.
15 minutesRyozen Kannon
Get to see this war memorial commemorating the War dead of the Pacific War
10 minutesKennin-ji Temple
It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five most important Zen temples of Kyoto"
15 minutesKashiwayacho
Walk along the river, up to Sanjo Street
10 minutesIncluded
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- Local Tips and Tricks
- City Orientation
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.