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Kyoto: Private Tour with City Licensed Guide

By Kyoto Guide
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €75 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • You will see and learn many things that will be useful for the rest of your trip
  • For a better understanding, I use an iPad with explanations created by myself
  • I'm a Kyoto City Certified Tourist Guide
  • I'd be happy to provide recommendations on places to visit in the upcoming days
  • Learn about the Edo Period, the Shogun and the samurais

Activity location

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 烏丸通塩小路下ル Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | In front of the door of 7-Eleven. JR Kyoto Station Bldg. 1F Please use the Kyoto Tower side Exit I will hold in my hand an iPad.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Private Tour with City Licensed Guide

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private Group. English OR Spanish
Just you and your group

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€75.43 x 2 Adults€150.86
Total
Price is €150.86
Until Thu, 4 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kyoto City's official certified Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    It is not necessary to pay for the guide's entrance fees and transport.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanation with images on iPad for better comprehension
  • What's includedWhat's included
    I can take as many pictures of you as you wish.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Nijo Castle. 1,300 yen (aprox. US$ 8.15)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No entrance fee for Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Baby buggies, Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with low level of fitness, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Our Itinerary:

◼︎ FUSHIMI INARI
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Shrine, a prominent Shinto shrine famous for its countless vermilion torii gates. Take a mesmerising walk along the path of 1,000 vermilion torii gates, letting this magical trail guide you through an extraordinary adventure.
◼︎ NIJO CASTLE
In addition to exploring Kinkaku-ji, this tour also includes a visit to Nijo Castle, another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, known for its historical significance. In this place I will clearly show you the history of the struggles between the samurai, the feudal lords and the control of the Shogun, the powerful military dictator. The end of the samurai era and the beginnings of Japan's modernization.
The castle showcases stunning Edo period architecture with beautiful woodwork and intricate designs.
Experience the unique “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked upon, an ingenious early security system.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it provides valuable insights into Japan's cultural and historical heritage.
Nijo Castle offers a blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty, making it a rewarding experience for any visitor to Kyoto.
◼︎ KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE
Discover the beauty and history of the Kyoto Imperial Palace! Join us for a guided tour and explore the stunning gardens, traditional architecture, and rich cultural heritage of this iconic landmark. Don’t miss this unique chance to step into Japan’s imperial past.
◼︎ NISHIKI MARKET
Nishiki Market, also known as “Kyoto's Kitchen,” is a vibrant retail market located on a narrow, five-block long shopping street. With over one hundred shops and restaurants, this bustling marketplace offers an extensive selection of food-related items such as fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware.
The atmosphere at Nishiki Market strikes a pleasant balance between lively and hectic - making it an ideal spot to immerse yourself in Kyoto's culinary wonders.

●Finish: 15:00
The tours finish at Kyoto Station.

Location

Activity location

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    • Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 烏丸通塩小路下ル Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | In front of the door of 7-Eleven. JR Kyoto Station Bldg. 1F Please use the Kyoto Tower side Exit I will hold in my hand an iPad.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan