Free Walking Tours in Kyoto

We did our tour with Saurabh who was great, told us a lot of things we didn’t know and showed us around. We really enjoyed our time with him and would recommend taking his tour.

Saurabh was a very good guide. He took us to places where there were no other tour guides existed. He was very knowledged and gave good context / insights about the maiko and geikos and their life’s. Our 10 year old was the one who enjoyed the tour most asking all the questions ( normally she is shy). At the end he gave very good itenary about sightseeing and restaurant recommendations. His English was very good too ( not like half of the tour guides we came across in Japan). We highly recommend and thank to Saurabh and Japans for the tour!!!

Had a great tour with Hannah today! She was very knowledgeable.

Ono was amazing ! We have done many tours in multiple countries and Ono’s tour is right there in the top tier. He was courteous, fun and knowledgeable. The pace was perfect and he encouraged lots of questions and answered them. He shared a curated list of recommendations and went above and beyond. I would highly recommend !

Very interesting way to start to know the city, the guide was very kind, thank you!

Ben was an outstanding tour guide! We went to places without crowds and learnt interesting histories about Arashiyama. Even though it was winter and chilly, Ben’s warm and friendly nature made the morning all the better. Couldn’t recommend this tour more!

Maina was enthusiastic and professional in sharing Japanese culture and history. with a sense of humor too. Fun tour and totally recommended 👌🏾

Was an amazing tour

Excellent introduction to Kyoto. Interesting details about the city and culture. Answered all questions. Engaged with the group. Outstanding tour guide

The only reason to visit all the tourist places is with this guide. She made me understand what's behind things and not just come for a picture. Thank you very much, it was very interesting!

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for Ono, who was an outstanding tour guide. Thanks to him, we experienced and learned an exceptional amount during the tour. He was, without doubt, the best guide we had throughout our entire visit, and we recommend him most highly. Ono consistently went above and beyond his role. His attention to detail and his remarkable ability to explain complex historical topics in a clear, engaging, and memorable way made the experience both educational and enjoyable for everyone. His explanations were accessible without ever losing depth, which is a rare and valuable skill. In addition, Ono was kind, polite, and extremely knowledgeable, and his professionalism greatly enhanced our experience. He was an absolute star, and his passion for sharing history truly stood out. We would not hesitate to recommend Ono to anyone seeking an exceptional and enriching guided experience.

Alex was so sweet and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend!

Saurabh was great - informative and funny! We did the tour as soon as we got to Kyoto and it was worth it! Recommend.

Ayumi was a great guide. She was super funny, had a lot of knowledge and was really interested in giving many and especially authentic insides. Her Englisch was very good and we really enjoyed the tour. She used many pictures that gave the tour more depth and showed us some great locations during the tour. At the end she gave us also some insides for Kyoto. Definitely 10/10 and a big recommendation!

We were a group of 8 and our tour guide was Alex. Alex was an extremely knowledgeable, charismatic and fun tour guide. He had very interesting stories and knowledgeable answers to all our questions. He also gave us some amazing recommendations around Kyoto. High recommend!

It was an excellent tour from start to finish- the information shared, the way it was presented, the places we visited, and especially the humor. Our guide, Saurabh, was simply outstanding: he held nothing back, gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and answered everything with professionalism, patience, curiosity, and a great sense of humor

We had an incredible tour of Kyoto with Ayumi, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. From wandering through the historic streets of Gion to learning the deeper meaning behind shrines and temples we might have otherwise rushed past, Ayumi brought every stop to life with fascinating stories and cultural insight. She shared so much about local traditions, daily life in Kyoto, and even small details we never would have noticed on our own. Her energy and charisma made the tour feel relaxed, fun, and very personal, and she was always happy to answer questions or tailor the experience to our interests. By the end of the tour, we didn’t just feel like we had seen Kyoto, we genuinely fell in love with the city. I couldn’t recommend Ayumi highly enough.

Enjoyed the tour and especially how Saurabh emphasized respect and decent tourism etiquette when it comes to the geikos and maikos.

It was lovely to get to know Kyoto from this side. Nao was a great guide who provides a lot of information and connects historic sides to their meaning for today's citylife making it a real entertaining tour.

It was a really great tour with a lot of information and context to all the sites we were visiting. Ayumi was also a great guide - with a wonderful sense of humor and open for all questions.

Absolutely loved the tour with Clare. We started our Kyoto journey with this walk, and thankfully so. Great passion and detailed explanation of history, shrines, local culture and customs. It was raining during our walk, but it didn't deter Clare from missing out, or shortening anything. All the places shown by her became our favorites thanks to her passion. Will definitely reccomend.

Ayumi was a wonderful guide, bringing up curious facts and amusing jokes. Though is was cold and grey, I will always remember this amazing tour in Kyoto.

Ben is professional, knowledgable and personable. Super enjoyable tour. Ben will give you all of the tips for Kyoto and ensure you enjoy your holiday! Cheers Ben

Benjamin was a fantastic guide. We were pleasantly suprised by how much we loved this tour.

Saurabh provides very detailed information about the historic background of Kyoto. He provided some time to explore the shrines and surrounding areas, and gave a lot of recommendations on what we can do in Kyoto for places to visit and eat. Highly recommend!