Private Kyoto Food Tour: Savour the Top 10 Local Dishes
4.7
62 Ratings
Kyoto
Embark on a private food tour in Kyoto and indulge in the top 10 local dishes. Experience the city's culinary scene while exploring cultural highlights. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kyoto - 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!

  • Kennin-ji Temple Garden - 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.

  • Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine - 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!

  • Hanamikoji Street - 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!

  • Takenomu Inari Shrine - 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.

  • Kyoto Sanjo Shopping Street - 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.

  • Shinsenen - 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.

  • Shinsen Gallery - 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.

  • Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum - 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.

  • JR Nijo Ekimae Parking Lot - 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.

  • Myogon-in Temple - 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.

  • YADORU KYOTO Kanade No Yado - 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.

What's Included
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Embark on a private culinary expedition across Kyoto’s food culture. Venture on a gastronomical adventure as you sample 10 of the highly cherished local food items ranging from savory delights to sweet treats and authentic beverages - this tour is designed to gratify all food enthusiasts!

Treat your taste buds with distinctive local fare, carefully picked by a neighborhood guide who has an immense love for food, like Gyozas and Japanese pepper ice cream. But there’s more! This exploration is not just about food, it’s also about immersing in the local culture! As you hop from one food joint to the next, you’ll also come across notable city sights making this experience a comprehensive tour that will fulfill every food lover.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is a flagship offering of Withlocals and is available in leading cities globally. We partner with enthusiastic local guides who receive a fair stipend. We bolster local economies by endorsing local commodities and prevent excessive tourism by maintaining small non-disruptive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and diverge from the typical.

  • PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
Location
SMBC Shintaku Bank
In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(62 Ratings)
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Dmje
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour for the food AND local knowledge - We arranged this tour with Guia for our family of four and were we ever glad we did! Guia knows her stuff - not just about the local food scene but also the color and history behind several local attractions she recommended for our stay in Kyoto. Communication (in English for us) was a breeze with Guia. She was able to easily handle some dietary restrictions we had and let us have input when we wanted. Not that we strayed far from her recommendations, though, as they were all excellent. My wife and I, and our kids, all had a great time thanks to Guia. We loved Kyoto.
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Megan_b
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing - We had the best experience with Guia. She was so knowledgeable and gave us the most fantastic experience. 10/10 would highly recommend!
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Martyn_i
May 5, 2024
Brilliant tour of the food market - Ted took us on an amazing journey through Kyoto’s street foods which was fun and very tasty! All tailored to what we like with so many options throughout the market It was great to try food we’d never have eaten on our own, including Puffer fish!
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Young_c
Apr 19, 2024
Eiji was a very good... - Eiji was a very good guide and tried to stick with the long established food vendors in Nishiki rather than the more recent businesses that have less history with the market. He made the tour very comfortable and was very fluent in English. He had planned to take us to Gion for the last 90 minutes of the tour but when he learned we had already walked through Gion he made alternative plans that were very fun.
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Marta_v
Apr 14, 2024
Delicious and Tailored experience - Eiji was a wonderful guide. He helped us prioritize local delicacies at the market such as hamo tempura or the sansyo pepper ice cream, and shared context and history as we went. So much deliciousness packed into just a few hours. Learning about my kid’s love of Nintendo he helped us detour from the itinerary to visit a couple other of local gems that made my kid’s day!
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Alexander_c
Mar 27, 2024
Fantastic food and information - Wonderful tour and a great mix of food and sites. Eiji was a great guide. Very informative. My son and I enjoyed trying new foods and visiting temples in Gion. Highly recommended.
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C1074hachristianb
Mar 24, 2024
A taste of Kyoto - Yoshiro-san took the four of us on a fantastic tasting tour through Kyoto's Nishiki market. We tasted many different dishes and was easly able to accomodate any changes that we wanted a long the way! I would strongly reccomend anyone to go on this trip and taste Japanese food!
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Warren_r
Mar 14, 2024
Tasty street food - Excellent experience. Tried a variety of unique local food. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He was flexible and accommodated our schedule.
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Kerrie_p
Feb 29, 2024
Terrific! - We love Ted! He was an exceptional guide. We thoroughly enjoyed his company & ge was a wealth of knowledge. We commend him.
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Jfo65
Jan 25, 2024
Great food and guide in Kyoto - Ted was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and history of the market street we went to. He spoke very good English and answered lots of questions and provided suggestions on places to visit given our short time in Kyoto. I would highly recommend Ted and will definitely look him up if we return to Kyoto. Thanks for the great time Ted. Cheers!
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