The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Kyoto: The 10 Tastings

4.7 (106 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Eat your way through Kyoto's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard

What's included

  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings of high quality local products
  • PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside

What to expect

  1. Kyoto
    1h
    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
  2. Kennin-ji Temple Garden
    30m
    A food tour in Kyoto would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, Japanese pepper ice cream and gyoza stick, and taste them in their true local flavor!
    In between food stops visit Kennin-ji Temple - One of the oldest Zen temples in Japan.
  3. 30m
    Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Kyoto picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!
    In between food stops visit Nishiki Shrine. Nishiki Market gets it's name from Nishiki tenmangu shrine that has over 100 years of history behind it to discover!
  4. Hanamikoji Street
    1h
    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Kyoto. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
  5. Takenobu Inari Shrine
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  6. Kyoto Sanjo Shopping Street
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  7. Shinsenen
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  8. Shinsen Gallery
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  9. Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  10. Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  11. Myogon-in Temple
    Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.
  12. Pass by
    Depending on your private host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. If you prefer to see it on your way in between food tastings, please communicate it to your host at the meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank
The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street
Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)

End point

In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank
The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street
Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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