Kyoto Walking Tour: Explore Culture & History

During the Kyoto day walking tour, you will experience the beauty of Kyoto; its nature, religion, history, and culture. This tour covers everything you’ll need to know when you visit Kyoto. ​If you are looking for a real local experience and perspective, why don’t you stroll this quiet and beautiful neighborhood with our local guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tatsumi Bridge - We will walk through the Gion shibashi, one of the most beautiful place in Kyoto.
  • Chion-in Temple Sammon - Chionin Sanmon is a majestic Buddhist temple gate in Kyoto, Japan. It’s one of the largest wooden gates in the country, standing as a symbol of the temple’s grandeur and spiritual significance. As you approach, its…
What's Included
  • Walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity to local guide
  • Admission Fee
Location
Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo
In front of Ben's Cookies Kyoto Shijo. Guide is holding a sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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679air
Jun 2, 2025
Great tour - Had a great time and learned so much from ayumi. She was funny and gently guided us on how to be respectful of geiko culture . Would recommend!
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Voyager35349531396
May 31, 2025
100% recommended do this first - Excellent introductory tour to Japanese culture, with history and current references as well. In the end Mike gives you recommendations also for places to eat and shop.
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Wannatravelok
May 30, 2025
Fun and fascinating tour with AYUMI - AYUMI, our guide, gave a really fun and informative tour. She was energetic and kept us all interested and entertained. We learned a lot of historical and cultural background that helped us understand why and how events took place that shaped the development of Japan.
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D7ztmdjjzp
May 29, 2025
Fun and enjoyable tour with Ayumi - We had a great time with Ayumi. Love her energy and enthusiasm about this area. She has a lot of knowledge and very engaging and made our tour enjoyable and fun. Highly recommend Ayumi.
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Sanjakomarcevic
May 29, 2025
Great walking tour - We had a tour with Ayumi..Loved her energy!!.She was trying to cover the basics of history,religion and give us some free time to expore,which i think is very difficult in just 3 hours..and she did a great job! I would recommend this tour for someone who is visiting Kyoto for the first time to get a glimpse of how fascinating Kyoto really is.
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Andrewlr8970rj
May 29, 2025
Fun sightseeing in Gion with lots of history - Ayumi was a very energetic, comedic, and knowledgeable guide that led our group to many popular streets and temples and shrines in the Gion neighborhood of Kyoto. I enjoyed learning about Japan’s quirky history, how to say “thank you” like a local, and how to navigate the city well. She gave us an extensive list of recommendations of things to do in and around Kyoto including some less-crowded areas to visit. It was a fun way to start my time here.
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Stephanie_a
May 26, 2025
Tommy was an excellent... - Tommy was an excellent guide! he was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.
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Rebecca_h
May 26, 2025
Great walking tour in Kyoto! - It is a decent amount of walking. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was one of our favorite experiences during our visit to Kyoto.
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Daisyk343
May 26, 2025
Highly recommend! LOVE tour guide Ayumi! - I highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves a bit of history and wants to see the iconic historical sites of Kyoto. This tour is such a great and easy way to not only see but hear about each site in detail with the help of a local, very informed tour guide. I learned so much and didn't have to plan too much, as I was able to see everything that I wanted to see in Kyoto. My tour guide was AYUMI and she was absolutely amazing!! She was so friendly, funny, and informative. She kept a good pace and gave us ample breaks/time for photos. Afterwards, she took a photo and also added us to a group chat where she sent even more personalized recommendations and answered questions for people looking for specific recommendations.
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Matthieu_c
May 21, 2025
Our guide, Jay, was... - Our guide, Jay, was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience fun and entertaining while providing a wealth of knowledge about the sights and city.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).