Kyoto Free Walking Tour - Main Tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Registered on February 24, 2020

The official Kyoto Free Walking Tour. Professional English-speaking guide. History, fun facts, culture, recommendations, what are you waiting for!?

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The original Kyoto Free Walking Tour through Gion & Higashiyama district! During the tour, you will visit some of Kyoto’s beautiful Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, experience the famous geisha quarters of Gion, and walk through the beautifully preserved Higashiyama district. You will get to know the real Kyoto, with a lot of information from our knowledgeable guides about Kyoto’s ancient culture, religious life, and local foods, as well as learning fun facts and stories that you won’t find in a guide-book! After the tour is finished, your guide will answer questions and advise you on what to do and what to see during the rest of your stay in this marvelous city. **MAKE SURE TO DIRECT MESSAGE US HERE TO FIND OUT WHEN THE LATEST TOURS FOR THE WEEK ARE SCHEDULED! THANK YOU! **

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    192 Kawabatach Higashiyamaku Kyoto K...
    192 Kawabatach Higashiyamaku Kyoto Kyoto 6050076 Japan
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    The guide will hold a "Kyoto Free Walking Tour" sign in front of "Izumo No Okuni Statue" outside Gion-shijo station (Keihan)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Minamiza Theater
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Hanamikoji Street
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Kennin-ji Temple
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hōkan-ji Temple
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Ninenzaka
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Nene-no-michi
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Maruyama Park
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Yasaka Shrine

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

116 ratings
4.8
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Professionalism
4.74
Fun
4.68
Expression
4.72
Quality
4.63
Route
4.74
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Leah 06 Dec 2023
Cardiff

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Informative and interesting. Really recommend
Michelle 27 Nov 2023
London

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
This was a great tour. Maria is so knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour
Oliver 21 Nov 2023
Walsall

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
The walk was great, local guide was friendly and added nice touches with personal information on the various traditions in Japan. Would 100% recommend.
ISMAIL 13 Nov 2023
Dubai

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
It was a wonderful experience to get the free tour in Kyoto with Mana. She is not only a very cheerful and happy person but also very informative about Kyoto, definitely recommended, great time with her guaranteed 😊
Sonay 12 Nov 2023
London

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Sena was amazingly informative and fun. I recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you Sena.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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