KYOTO · WALKING TOURS
Kyoto is a flat grid with hills at both ends, and the good tours know which hill to take when. These 15 cover the eastern slopes, the flower towns, the downtown lanes and the night routes, with distances, gradients and what each costs.
Kyoto’s Gion geisha walk with an English guide. Spot geiko and maiko, visit temples, hidden corners, and get local food tips in 2 hours.
“this tour was excellent! our guide certainly knew his stuff and told us loads of interesting things about the city and its history. lots of walking but we saw all the things we hoped to”
Gion at night with a small group for geisha trivia, lantern-lit streets, an illuminated pagoda, and shrine stops with photo help.
“Sho gave us an amazing tour of the gion area, showing us all there is to see in the district, geisha history, Shinto shrines and the pagoda was the highlight of the tour, highly recommend if you have not crawled everywhere around Gion already.”
Night walking tour of Gion and Pontocho with a live guide, geisha stories, shrine stops, and a kabuki origin landmark.
“Really enjoyed this walking tour with Yuki. He's a great guide and I learned a lot about the world of the geisha and maiko. Yuki was enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions and I would recommend this tour.”
Night walk in Kyoto's Gion with a licensed English guide, geisha etiquette tips, and a chance to spot geiko and maiko. 100 min.
“Really great experience! Toko was very informative and knowledgable. We learned a lot of things history and current situation.”
After-dark Gion walk with a small group, geisha stories, and classic stops like Hanamikoji Street and Yasaka Shrine.
“Manny was incredibly clear and detailed. I walked away knowing a lot more about the evolution of Geisha, Geiko, Maiko, than I had previously known. Thank you for an incredible tour.”
Kyoto Nishiki Market brunch walking tour with 7 tastings and a sit-down meal, plus Gion and Pontocho sights. Small group, mobile ticket.
“Great walking tour. Knowledgeable guide and nice lunch. Visited interesting sights and tried some different food.”
Walk Kyoto's Arashiyama bamboo, shrines, and gardens with a small group, then hike to Monkey Park for close-up macaques.
“Such a fun bamboo forest tour with Marie! 🎋🎍☺️ Her energy and knowledge made the whole day fly by. She also took awesome photos and knew all the best spots. We saw beautiful shrines, a Japanese garden, and had amazing tempura fRead more”
A two-hour Gion walk with a local guide, geisha culture talk, photo stops, and a chance to spot a geisha in Kyoto.
“Alex was SO accommodating of people from all over the world. He showed us “secret” neighborhoods, quiet special zones, beguiled us with stories of the journey of Meiko to Geisha. All the time he kept us engaged, assembled and happy. A gifted guide everyone would be lucky to meet”
Kyoto izakaya bar hopping with an English guide. Walk Kawaramachi to Kiyamachi, hit hidden spots, and enjoy sake tastings.
“Taiga is such a fun guide! That was a great night in Kyoto”
Small-group Gion night walk in Kyoto with an English guide, lantern-lit lanes, Hanamikoji Street, and Yasaka Shrine for $18.
“The guide had a lot of little pieces of cultural and historical information of the gion district. It was not very comprehensive. Con: We did not finish the walk at Kyoto station as per Viator so we had to work our way out of Kyoto :(”
Kyoto Sake Brewery and Tasting Walking Tour blends the Gekkeikan Okura Museum, Fushimi brewery streets, and 18 sake samples in 3 hours.
“Our afternoon spent during the sake tour was rich in history who would know that the Gekkeinan brewery existed since the 1600’s. Our guide was knowledgeable regarding the brewing process and stepped us through the tasting process. We had a wonderful time being sociable and tasting 17 types of sake. Our tour finished with our guide giving us advice on how to get to other areas more efficiently and hailing a taxi for us. I would thoroughly recommend our guide and the sake tour. It was a wonderful experience!”
Stroll Kyoto’s Gion with a small group, meet a Maiko, watch a traditional dance, and choose lunch, tea, or dinner.
“Our guide Kenta was very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to deal with! We had a great time.”
Gion cultural walk and apprentice geisha dance show with Q&A, tea, and stops at temples and shrines in Kyoto.
“Amazing Geisha district walking tour and dinner with an apprentice Geisha! Totally over exceeded my expectations. Kenta, our guide, was super knowledgeable and so respectful of the traditions and customs.”
3-hour guided walk in Kyoto, Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle with entrance fees, small group, English guide, flexible start times.
“We took the guided walking tour of Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace with Jasmine Lau - and we loved it! Jasmine is super friendly, engaging and expressive and explains everything in a clear and very interesting way. She made the experience even more special with her passion and attention to detail. We highly recommend this visit!”
Nighttime Gion walking tour with an English guide, hidden alleys, Shirakawa River sights, and clear explanations of Geiko and Maiko.
“A great night well worth it. Great value, fantastic guide and informative content. Wear comfortable shoes!”
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