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Full-Day Private Guided tour to Kyoto City

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480 minutes
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Come with us to discover Kyoto through a day tour on foot and by public transport!

The Imperial Palace in Kyoto was the residence of emperors until 1868. We start the day by visiting it by immersing ourselves in centuries of imperial history.

Then head to Nijo Castle! We have here the symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the 19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens are there to delight you.

We have lunch at the Nishiki market, Kyoto food pantry. Fresh products, authentic Japanese flavors sweet and savory... Perfect for us!

We end our day in Gion, the traditional neighborhood. To us the historic streets! If we're lucky, we might even meet a graceful geisha on a walk.

This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and flavors. Book now and let Kyoto seduce you. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Options

Kyoto City: Fees not Included

Kyoto City: Fees Included

Kyoto City: Fees not Included

Pickup included

From$363.43Per Person

What's included in Full-Day Private Guided tour to Kyoto City

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Kyoto Imperial Palace

To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, thus the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the Shoguns in Kyoto. With this in mind, Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as the Kyotoite home of the Edo shoguns.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Nishiki Market Shopping District

Gastronomic market where Kyoto citizens go to shop for food or go to restaurants. Let's explore Japanese food! Then we'll have lunch.

Inclusions

  • Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch and Entrance Fees)
  • Around 2,000 JPY/person
  • Public Transport if we take some
  • Nijo Castle Entrance Fees (1,300 JPY/person)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Additional Information

Please give us the name of your hotel or accommodation so that the guide can pick you up at 9am.

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Ticket Redemption

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Operator

Nara Guide