Exclusive Kyoto: Geisha Mystique & Hidden Traditions Tour
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To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto 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 products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Colleen_O, 7/3/2025 1:34:03 AM
Lovely, informative tour though the neighborhood and key points of interest. Very enjoyable, personable guide.
Kelly_H, 5/21/2025 5:53:02 PM
Guia was such a great guide. Her ability to show and teach us about the history and culture of the geisha and religious customs was amazing! I was impressed with the many things to see all within a very short walking distance.
Chelsea_C, 3/18/2025 3:32:07 AM
It was great learning about the Geisha district and the traditions! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun!
Anu_O, 1/4/2025 3:28:33 AM
Looked at the main sights in and near Gion. We had good discussions about Japanese culture and traditions with Ahmed. The tour was nice!
965darcyt, 12/30/2024 9:38:35 PM
Our tour guide was very nice but not great at engaging the group. We were advised to change the schedule to tour later in the day to appreciate night life but we didn’t really talk about night life. It was just cold and dark. Also, the guide thought it was a 2 hour tour when in fact we paid for 2.5 hours. So, while it was fine, it didn’t match the 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor.
Passport562692, 10/29/2024 8:09:59 AM
Excellent experienced guide with terrific local knowledge. Saw many unique sites, not just one mentioned in every tour book and instagram post!
julianlG1597QD, 10/10/2024 3:46:16 AM
We had a grate time in down town Kyoto. Our tour guide was amazing! He showed us all the highlights in the goin area. We leaned a lot
Kathryn_T, 7/20/2024 7:03:28 PM
We learned so much from Ted on this fascinating private tour of the Geisha district. We also really enjoyed Ted’s company. So grateful for how much he educated us about the history and culture and respect in this very unique place. We will be back to tour with him again. Highly recommend!
LindaK_R, 6/1/2024 7:42:16 PM
Had a lovely, intelligent, knowledgeable guide with whom we walked around the area where there were geisha houses, saw some women dressed in geisha outfits. Learned a good deal about the life and education of the women and the history of geishas. Recommend the tour. A fun excursion into an area that we would not have known about without Viator.
902stanr, 5/11/2024 4:22:06 AM
Yoshihiro is very knowledgeable and has taught us a great deal about Japanese history and traditions. Very interesting tour, highly recommend!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Departure point
The host will meet you in front of the statue of Izumo no Okuni.Return details
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto 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 products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.No redemption information available
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