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Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto

Kyoto · Short tour

Is there a private guide in Kyoto for just 1 or 2 hours?

Yes: Tony, a Spanish guide who lives in Osaka, runs 2-hour private tours in Kyoto for ¥25,000 per group (up to 6 people), in English, Spanish or Arabic. He meets you in your hotel lobby or at a Kyoto station; if you want more, there is a half day (4 h, ¥38,000) or a full day (8 h, ¥58,000).

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What fits in 2 hours

  • Gion and Hanamikoji at dusk, with the wooden streets and tea houses lit up.
  • Fushimi Inari early in the morning, before the crowds, walking up through the torii.
  • Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka at an easy pace.
  • The Arashiyama bamboo grove early in the day.
  • Getting oriented on day one: IC card, buses, where to eat (halal and vegetarian too) and how to get around on your own.

2 hours, 4 hours or 8 hours

LengthPrice per groupBest for
2 hours¥25,000One district or temple, or a first walk when you arrive
4 hours (half day)¥38,000Two or three of Kyoto’s main sights
8 hours (full day)¥58,000All of Kyoto, or Kyoto and Nara in one day

Prices per group of up to 6 people. Trains, tickets and meals are extra.

How to book

Message me on WhatsApp with the date, time, number of people and your hotel. I answer myself, not an agency.

Pay in cash on the day or in advance by PayPal or Wise. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before.

The 2-hour tour is ¥25,000; if you want more time:

Just your group, at your pace. Hotel pick-up in Kyoto or Osaka.

  • If you pay in advance, do it only once we have confirmed your date on WhatsApp.
  • Short tour: 2 hours, ¥25,000 per group.
  • Trains, tickets and meals are not included.
  • Free cancellation up to 72 hours before.

FAQ

Can I hire a private guide in Kyoto for 1 or 2 hours?

Yes. Tony offers 2-hour private tours in Kyoto for ¥25,000 per group of up to 6.

Is the price per person?

No, per group: the same for 1 or 6 people.

Which languages?

English, Spanish or Arabic.

Where do we meet?

In your hotel lobby in Kyoto or at a Kyoto station that suits you.

Can we make it longer?

Yes: a half day (4 h) is ¥38,000 and a full day (8 h) is ¥58,000.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free up to 72 hours before.

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A couple of hours in Kyoto?

Tell me the date and time and I will tell you if I am free.

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    Tony Hanma, a Spanish guide who lives in Osaka, runs private tours in Spanish (native), English and Arabic in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Himeji.

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