Walking Tours

Best 30 Walking Tours in Kyoto , Kyoto Prefecture


Featured Kyoto Attractions
Kyoto

Gion Corner

570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama

★★★★☆4.9 (22,482)
Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi

★★★★☆4.9 (37,029)
Kyoto

Arashiyama Park

Saganakanoshimacho, Ukyo

★★★★☆4.9 (28,755)

Featured Kyoto Tours
1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto Free Cancellation
Kyoto

1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

Watch a real Maiko perform up close—an extremely rare chance, as only about 40 remain in Kyoto today. The show includes two short dances (about 10 minutes total), followed by a Q&A, photo session, and a traditional Japan…

★★★★☆4.9 (1,167)
Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (1,505)
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular destinations, so sightseeing can be very crowded during the day. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. ⬇︎ PLEASE …

★★★★☆4.9 (1,771)
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

[Highlights] ・Chance to Spot a Geisha ・Visit a 1,000-Year-Old Shrine ・See Edo-Period Townhouses ・Explore quiet lanes and hidden gems ・Get Local Tips & Recommendations We begin at Gion Shirakawa, a scenic riverside lined…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (2,149)
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating a day that feels both reassuring and personal.…

★★★★☆4.9 (1,610)
Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Step into the heart of Kyoto’s old-world charm with this guided food tour. As the sun sets, your local guide will lead you through atmospheric lantern-lit alleys and past teahouses where geisha still entertain. Along the…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (703)
Kyoto Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from a…

★★★★☆4.9 (394)
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour

Discover the timeless charm of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district on this immersive walking tour. Begin with a peaceful visit to the historic Tenryu-ji Temple and its stunning Zen gardens, followed by a stroll through the encha…

★★★★☆4.9 (938)
Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens Save 14% Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Ultimate Kyoto Arashiyama Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys & Hidden Gardens

Escape Kyoto’s tourist crowds and experience a more thoughtful side of Arashiyama on our award-winning small-group tour through bamboo forests, hidden gardens, scenic paths, and monkey-filled mountain views. Fushimi Ina…

★★★★☆5.0 (1,570)
Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

Early morning is the key to avoid the crowds during peak tourist seasons! Hit three of the top historical attractions, Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple with our English speaking tour guide! ⚠️ Pr…

★★★★☆5.0 (240)
Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (688)
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Experience the Kyoto You Are Dreaming About. Let me take you through the hidden world of Gion and the “real Kyoto” locals want to keep to themselves, where lantern-lit alleys, quiet shrines, and preserved streets reveal…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (204)
Kyoto

3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actuall…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (980)
Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings) Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticit…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (1,834)
Kyoto

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market). - 3 drinks as we tast…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (497)
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective about Geisha culture. At the s…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (502)
Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour

Explore the wonderfully atmospheric Gion district at night Gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture and traditions from a friendly and knowledgeable guide Wander around traditional backstreets, visit offbeat temple…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (972)
Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery

Experience the timeless charm of Arashiyama on this immersive journey through nature, culture, and tradition. BAMBOO GROVE Walk beneath the soaring bamboo of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit the sacred Nonomiya Shrine…

🕐 5 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (245)
Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour Save 15% Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

Avoid the crowds and the heats! Join us an unforgettable evening walking tour of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites away from the daytime crowds immerse yourselves in the beautiful lantern light u…

★★★★☆5.0 (358)
Private Dinner with a Geisha Private Tour
Kyoto

Private Dinner with a Geisha

Geisha traditions are traced to the spiritual center of Kyoto, where they were specified as geiko and maiko. Such a lovely tradition can hardly ever be enjoyed privately. From centuries ago, geiko and maiko parties have …

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (68)
Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Meet the Geisha Maiko with Gion Walking Tour

Step into the heart of Kyoto’s most exclusive district—a world normally closed to the public.Begin with a guided walk through Gion’s atmospheric streets. Your expert guide will unveil the hidden history and traditions of…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (471)
Kyoto Magical Night English Tour: Gion & Fushimi Inari Shrine Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Magical Night English Tour: Gion & Fushimi Inari Shrine

Walk beneath the glowing torii gates of Fushimi Inari and explore the timeless streets of Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district, under the soft evening lights. Discover the world of geisha and maiko as your local guide sh…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (147)
Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hours Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hours

Discover two of Kyoto's amazing attractions with a warm and knowledgeable local guide by your side. Step into the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's imperial family, and learn about its history. Explore Nijo C…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (137)
Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour

This tour is typically conducted in a small group of up to about 10 people. Why don’t we accept many guests? Because we believe that if there are too many participants, the guide won’t be able to give everyone proper att…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (154)
1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings Free Cancellation
Kyoto

1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings

This is not just a sake tasting. In just 90 minutes, this experience will teach you how to understand and choose sake with confidence in Japan. Led by a certified Sake Sommelier, you will learn how to identify your pers…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (335)
Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticit…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (662)
Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle Free Cancellation
Osaka

Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Himeji Castle

Join us for a private half-day guided tour of Himeji Castle, exploring its rich history on foot and by Shinkansen bullet train! We'll meet at Shin-Osaka or Kyoto Station and then travel by train to Himeji. Along the way…

🕐 4 hours ★★★☆☆3.8 (6)
Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto! Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!

This is a one-day tour of Kyoto's must-see sights, very popular in any season and safe for first-time travelers to Kyoto. You will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji Temple, al…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (124)
Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur Save 25% Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur

These tours go beyond sightseeing—they’re immersive experiences filled with history, culture, and hidden gems. I bring stories to life, making every destination more meaningful and engaging. Safety and comfort are my to…

★★★★★5.0 (38)
Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto

Contact for the time & locations of your choice. snapkyoto (ig) A professional photographer captures your Kyoto memories and the next day you will receive 50-200 edited pictures to share with family/friends. Free guide …

★★★★★5.0 (46)
Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night

MOST UNIQUE GHOST TOUR. After visiting Fushimi Inari and wandering through Gion, most travelers think they’ve seen Kyoto. But when night falls, the city feels different. This Ghost Tour takes you into the Bamboo Forest…

★★★★☆5.0 (1,032)
Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

Discover the beauty of Kyoto and Join me on this E-bike cycle tour through Kyoto’s enchanting back streets to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Discover hidden gems and explore stunning temples along the way. Immerse your…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (247)
Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

[Highlights] ・Small group of up to 10 people ・Admission included ・Shogun vs. Emperor rivalry ・Photogenic gardens with colorful koi carp swimming through the castle’s moats ・Guided walk marking the end of the Shogunate T…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (293)
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available) Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of Fushimi Inari. This 3-hour hidden hiking tour takes you off the beaten path to explo…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (1,845)
Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour

Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over the world, so it’s hard to enjoy Kyoto's natural beauty quietly and in dep…

🕐 5 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (381)
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support. This temple …

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (38)
Kyoto Gion Private Tour with a Local Guide – Geisha District Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Gion Private Tour with a Local Guide – Geisha District

Gion is one of Kyoto’s most culturally significant districts, shaped by long-standing traditions, preserved architecture, and a distinct sense of place. With a local host, you will gain a clearer understanding of the cus…

★★★★☆4.3 (47)
Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park Free Cancellation
Nara

Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park

Embark on a half-day tour of Nara’s rich heritage. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and interact with the sacred wild deer of Nara Park, believed to be divine messengers for…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (14)
Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (58)
Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch) Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your day with a peaceful stroll through Kyoto’s historic Gion district, …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (1,437)
Dinner with Maiko in a Traditional Kyoto Style Restaurant Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Dinner with Maiko in a Traditional Kyoto Style Restaurant Tour

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticit…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (199)
The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings Free Cancellation
Kyoto

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (103)
Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour

Discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto on this immersive walking tour through the historic districts of Gion and Higashiyama. Led by an expert local guide, explore atmospheric lanes lined with traditional wooden machiya h…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (232)
Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van

Ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara. Walk the path of Fushimi Inari Shrine with 1,000 Torii gates lining the path to the top of the mountain. Walk in the old town of Gion. See the deers in Nara Park. Visit the great Buddha …

★★★★☆4.9 (521)
Kyoto Private Highlights Tour (Customizable) Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Private Highlights Tour (Customizable)

A fully custom private tour designed around your time, interests, and pace. Explore Kyoto’s top highlights comfortably with an English-speaking local guide. Your guide handles the route, timing, and transportation. We m…

★★★★★5.0 (1)
Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto Nighttime All-Inclusive Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

You and no more than five others will explore the local foods and entertainment districts of Kyoto on a not-so-standard, all-inclusive walking and eating nighttime tour! You'll mingle with locals, eat regional specialtie…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (473)
Nara 8hr Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Nara 8hr Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and a…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (116)
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings Free Cancellation
Kyoto

Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Nishiki Market, Kyoto's historic culinary hub. Known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto," this bustling marketplace has been a cornerstone of the city's food culture for centuries. Star…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (37)