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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
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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
Departure Point
Japan, 〒600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naginatabokochō, 8 京都三井ビルディング 1階
In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank
The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street
Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)
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Japan, 〒600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Naginatabokochō, 8 京都三井ビルディング 1階
In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank
The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street
Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)
Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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!
60 minutes
Kennin-ji Temple Garden, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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. 30 minutes
537 Nakanochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan 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! 30 minutes
Hanamikoji Street, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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!
60 minutes
Takenomu Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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.
Nishinokyo Okuracho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8414, Japan 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, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 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.
66-1 Mibubōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8804, Japan 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.
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lee_V
16 Apr 2023
Our guide was awesome. He showed us foods we would have skipped, and it was delicious. And explained everything in-between. Great tour!
Gabriel_R
13 Apr 2023
Eiji-San did a great job showing us around Nishiki market, and we were able to try so many different foods. At the end he even showed us how to pray at the shrine properly!
36bri
11 Apr 2023
The tour is great however I would recommend going as a bigger group as your ordering set meals not so much “tastings”. I booked for 2 people which cost me $367.88. I needed to change the booking to 1 person and couldn’t do this so contacted my guide who said he’d give me cash on the day. I checked to see how much it was to book for 1 person and it’s $294.49. I received a refund of $28.11 so was shorted $45.28. I contacted your locals and they said they couldn’t do anything as it was up to the guide. I was better off cancelling the tour and then rebooking. It is quite expensive but I had a good time however you could do this tour on your own (go to 10 stalls and purchase something) and probably save yourself a lot of money
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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