Kyoto Adventures Private English Tour With Hotel Pick Up
Description
Avoid the hassle of crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a smooth and efficient journey between sites, giving you more time to soak in the sights. With no fixed timetable, you can spend as long as you wish at each stop. We adapt to your pace, making your experience truly personalized. Additionally Our vehicles are equipped with comfortable seating and easy accessibility features to accommodate the needs of older travelers, ensuring a smooth and pleasant ride. We design our tour itineraries to include a balanced mix of activities and rest periods, taking into consideration the energy levels and preferences of all family members. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to making your family trip unforgettable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
A beautiful bamboo forest walk and a visit to Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning gardens.
One of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks, the Golden Pavilion is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf. Ticket Price: ¥500
Entrance to the market is free, but you'll want to bring cash to buy food and other items from the vendors. Prices for food vary. This is good place to have your lunch.
This historic temple offers breathtaking views of Kyoto from its wooden stage. Ticket Price: ¥500.
Famous for its thousands of red torii gates, Fushimi Inari Shrine offers picturesque trails up the sacred Mount Inari.
Gion is Kyoto’s geisha district, with hostesses in colorful kimonos often sighted on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge, or amid upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street. Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden and Yasaka Shrine has seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
"Pick-up will be at your specified location, hotel lobby, or another address with in Kyoto only."
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
We were very disappointed as we thought the guide would be a local Japanese but instead it was someone from another country who was not a local. They also were not very informative of the sites we went to and felt the $500AUD we spent was not worth what we saw or the poor quality of guide’s experience or knowledge. The company should have more experienced and actual Japanese guides who are informative of where they go. We realised that we could have just caught a taxi to the 3 sites we went to and gotten a guide there as we learnt more ourselves from listening to guides around us than from the few words told by our guide. We trusted TripAdvisor as we had the same thing happen to us in Tokyo with another company, so we went with what we thought was a reputable company. In the end it was very expensive and very disappointing for our young family as we learnt nothing and did most of the tour ourselves.
Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment with the guide's experience and the overall value of the tour. Our goal is to provide informative and memorable experiences, and we're sorry we fell short on this occasion. Your comments have been shared with our team as we continue to improve our guide training and overall guest experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope we have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Had a great time.Sanka our guide was extremely polite and professional, would highly recommend him as your guide.The tour met our expectations and more
We had an amazing day sightseeing in Kyoto with Sankalpa! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable for my family. The day was filled with fun, beautiful places, and great memories. He made sure everything went smoothly and helped us enjoy Kyoto in a relaxed and memorable way. We truly appreciated his kindness and effort in making our family trip special.
Please do not book this tour the driver never come to pick us up kept wait for an hour no calls were answer finally at the end we cancel the tour it’s not Viator fault it’s the company they contracted with . Our whole day went bad because last minute we could not book anything .
No one contact and come to pick me up. I’ve already sent my pick up location.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We understand how frustrating it must have been not to be contacted or picked up as expected.We kindly ask you to contact us directly with your booking details so we can investigate this matter further. Your pickup location was noted, and we would like to check what went wrong and resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Talha was very obliging and took good care of us. He is knowledgeable and we found him to be a great tour guide for our first time Kyoto visit.
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Talha. It’s wonderful to know that he took good care of you and helped make your first visit to Kyoto enjoyable and memorable.We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Eddie was fantastic! We had a private tour, in English for the day. Eddie is friendly, fun and has a comfortable and clean economy ride. He was flexible with what we wanted to do and made great suggestions for our day. 5 star all the way. I gave a 4-star only because we didn't get much history or information on the spots we visited. The fact we did everything we wanted, plus his fabulous suggestions made it awesome. Thank you for such a memorable day. We all felt like we made a friend.
Thank you, Yash, for your excellent guidance and professionalism while showing us the region’s top attractions, especially during such a busy and crowded time. Your knowledge, patience, and ability to navigate everything smoothly made the experience truly enjoyable and stress-free for us. We had an amazing time throughout the tour, and having a personal guide made a huge difference. Your insider knowledge, thoughtful explanations, and flexibility allowed us to see and experience so much more than we could have on our own. On top of that, your talent as an AAA-level photographer ensured we came away with fantastic memories and beautiful photos from every stop. The comfortable, zippy car and your efficient planning helped us make the most of our day without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a fun, memorable, and incredibly valuable experience, and we truly appreciate the effort you put into making our day special.
Not really a tour but a drive. You are given time at the various places but you are effectively on your own. Our driver was fine, although confusion over pick up point delayed the start by 45 mins. Highly recommend getting a specific as possible pick up point, not just railway/hotel exit as there are many exits. Communication is via a Pakistan link so you need your phone to be aware. Lunch was brilliant.
The activity made wonderful use of the time available, allowing us to experience most of Kyoto’s major attractions in a single day without ever feeling disorganized. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed and carefully tailored to our interests, which made the entire experience feel personal, seamless, and far more meaningful than a standard sightseeing tour. Every stop felt purposeful, and the pacing reflected a genuine consideration for our preferences and comfort. Our guide, Dhanu, was truly exceptional throughout the day. His warm personality, professionalism, and attentive nature made a significant difference to our overall experience. He ensured we felt at ease at every moment, particularly by giving us ample time to soak in the beauty of Arashiyama at a relaxed pace, which we greatly valued. His enthusiasm for Kyoto was infectious, and his ability to share insights and stories about each location brought the city’s history and charm vividly to life. In addition to his guiding skills, Dhanu demonstrated remarkable photography talent. He went out of his way to help us capture stunning photographs at some of the most picturesque spots, thoughtfully suggesting ideal angles and scenic viewpoints to preserve these memories beautifully. His cheerful encouragement and genuine care added warmth and joy to the journey, making even the longest moments feel engaging and rewarding. Overall, his dedication and passion transformed the tour into a truly memorable experience, one that allowed us not only to see Kyoto, but to feel its essence in a deeply enjoyable and enriching way.
