History walks in Kyoto
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Prices run from £44 to £69 per person. 1 of 3 is a private or small-group tour (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Temple Tour | 3–4 hours | Up to 15 | £44 | 4.9 (1,284) |
| Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries | 3 hours | Up to 7 | £69 | 4.9 (704) |
| Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour | 3 hours | Up to 15 | – | 4.9 (349) |
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Temple Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Arashiyama's bamboo forest, temple and monkey park. Tour details: Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Temple Tour
Guided in English
From £44Free cancellation
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Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Fushimi's historic sake breweries with tastings. Tour details: Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries
Guided in English, Japanese
From £69Free cancellation
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Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Gion and Higashiyama, from the Tatsumi Bridge and Chion-in to Maruyama Park, Nene-no-Michi and Kiyomizu-dera. Tour details: Kyoto Gion & Higashiyama Historical Walking Tour
Guided in English
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