Top things to do in Kyoto in Summer (Updated October 2026)
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. Explore...
$39
Experience the magic of Kyoto at night like a true local! While Pontocho and Gion are famous for their beautiful lantern-lit streets, finding welcoming, authentic...
$42
Winner of City Helicopter Tours's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence...
$48
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour...
$54
Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating...
$58
Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and...
$65
Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour
Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over...
$67
Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the...
$61
Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of City Helicopter Tours’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your...
$73
**Must be 13+ to participate as a rider** Join Cycle Kyoto for a morning bike tour around south Kyoto's most beautiful locations. Stay safe riding...
$78
Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and...
$78
This tour covers every part of the bamboo forest. By rickshaw and on foot! The first stop after cruising through the bustling main street is...
$85
Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known...
$87
Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers...
$92
Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t...
$94
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...
$95
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Helicopter Tours Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified...
$97
Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite...
$103
Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to...
$113
For those short on time and high on energy, join us for a one day all-you-can-Kyoto bike tour! Experience the tranquility of one of world's...
$116
Kyoto Samurai Experience
What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai....
$116
