Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

Amazing tour with the amazing Valeria

We had our tour with Valeria! It was our 4th time in Kyoto and this tour made us see Gion in a completely new light with so much new information!!! Valeria is a very sweet person who is so generous with her information and very knowledgeable about Kyoto. What makes it even more special is seeing ...

Don’t miss this tour!

This was an excellent tour and I’m very glad I went. There are so many little things that I would have missed otherwise. Lara shared a wealth of knowledge about the different places we visited and was very attentive to our questions. She was very personable and friendly with great advice. We also...

An Unforgettable, Magical Evening in Gion with Edo!

We had an absolutely awesome tour of Kyoto with our guide, Edo! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Japan's history, culture, traditions, and local facts. Even though we were part of a larger group of 15 people, Edo was so attentive, personable, and energetic that it never felt like a big group...

Gion magic with a lucky geisha sighting!

Ukyo made this tour an absolute highlight of our Kyoto trip! His knowledge of Gion’s history and culture is exceptional he walked us through his favorite hidden corners of the district and brought the Edo-period townhouses to life in a way no guidebook ever could. We also got incredibly lucky and...

Big props to Gabbie!! Big walk but worth it.

Gabby was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and has a fantastic attitude that makes the 2 hours engaging the whole time. She’s a little bundle of joy and was a pleasure to be lead around by her. There was a good amount of stops and though long, it wasn’t strenuous after a full day wa...

Amazing Tour Guide!

Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of Kyoto. What stood out most was how patient and helpful he was when explaining the traditions and rituals at the temples and shrines. As a visitor, it can be easy to fee...

A Memorable Evening Exploring Kyoto's Hidden Gems

We had a wonderful evening on the Kyoto Hidden Gems tour with Oliver. The tour covered several beautiful locations around Kyoto, many of which we would have simply walked past without understanding their history and significance. Oliver shared fascinating stories, local anecdotes, and historical ...

Fun Time

We did the 2 hour Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture walking tour in July of 2026. The tour exceeded my expectations. The pace was easy and tour was enjoyable. Was fun and informative. We were a small group of 9. Our guide Valerie was excellent! Very knowledgeable, personable and able to answer ou...

Tobi/Tobias guide of Gion

Tobi was extremely enthusiastic and friendly, very knowledgeable and was interactive throughout the whole tour - cracking jokes and asking if we had any questions. He had lots of fun facts and anecdotes and made the two and a half hours whizz by. The route led us by many amazing sites including t...