The 24 most popular tours in Kyoto
Kyoto tours and activities ranked by how many reviews they have on Viator, from Viator data on 28 Oct 2026. “From” prices in this list run from US$6.48 to US$187.93 per person; 24 of 24 have free cancellation.
Ranked by number of reviews on Viator as of 28 Oct 2026
Viator listed 1,699 products for Kyoto. The API has no “most reviews” sort, so this site fetched 270 distinct products (the first 100 in Viator's default order plus the first 50 in each price band and traveler-type filter linked below) and ranked them by review count. A product outside those results is not in the list.
“Popular” on this page means the number of reviews Viator shows for the product (Viator's combined count of reviews left on Viator and Tripadvisor); when two products have the same count, the higher rating comes first. It is not a recommendation by Japan Trip Math. Prices are Viator's lowest “from” price in US dollars on the fetch date; the price for your date, group size and option can be higher. Check the current price and the cancellation terms on viator.com before you pay.
Top 24 in Kyoto by number of reviews
#1
PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
from US$126.29 per person
- 8 h to 9 h
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 17,716 reviews
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#2
Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop with Engraving Option in Gion
from US$6.48 per person
- 1 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 4,591 reviews
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#3
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
from US$19.44 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 4,490 reviews
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#4
Kyoto Ring Making Workshop: Craft a Vintage Japanese Coin Ring
from US$12.96 per person
- 1 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 3,177 reviews
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#5
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
from US$126.29 per person
- 8 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 2,858 reviews
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#6
Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto
from US$128.31 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 2,773 reviews
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#7
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
from US$24 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 2,304 reviews
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#8
Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
from US$113.34 per person
- 3 h 45 min
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 2,138 reviews
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#9
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English Speaking Guide
from US$101.74 per person
- 5 h to 6 h
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 2,112 reviews
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#10
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art
from US$18 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 2,083 reviews
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#11
Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
from US$48.60 per person
- 3 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 1,984 reviews
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#12
Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option
from US$6.48 per person
- 1 h
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 1,945 reviews
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#13
Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)
from US$159.74 per person
- 3 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.8 / 5 · 1,915 reviews
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#14
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets
from US$61.56 per person
- 5 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 1,895 reviews
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#15
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion with Gold Repair Art
from US$18.15 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 1,724 reviews
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#16
Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
from US$106.93 per person
- 4 h to 8 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
4.9 / 5 · 1,723 reviews
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#17
Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
from US$43.16 per person
- 2 h 10 min to 2 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 1,681 reviews
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#18
Private Kyoto Tour: Temples, Hidden Alleys & Local Stories
from US$98.95 per person
- 2 h to 7 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
4.9 / 5 · 1,673 reviews
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#19
Kyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
from US$32.21 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 1,602 reviews
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#20
Kyoto Samurai Experience
from US$116.65 per person
- 1 h 45 min
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 1,495 reviews
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#21
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
from US$187.93 per person
- 8 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 1,427 reviews
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#22
1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto
from US$84.25 per person
- 1 h to 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 1,383 reviews
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#23
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park & Temple Tour
from US$58.32 per person
- 3 h to 4 h
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 1,280 reviews
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#24
Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
from US$68.04 per person
- 4 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
4.9 / 5 · 1,232 reviews
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