Private Kyoto Food Tour: Savour the Top 10 Local Dishes

Embark on a private food tour in Kyoto and indulge in the top 10 local dishes. Experience the city’s culinary scene while exploring cultural highlights. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyoto - 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!
  • Kennin-ji Temple Garden - A food tour in Kyoto would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Embark on a private culinary expedition across Kyoto’s food culture. Venture on a gastronomical adventure as you sample 10 of the highly cherished local food items ranging from savory delights to sweet treats and authentic beverages - this tour is designed to gratify all food enthusiasts!
Treat your taste buds with distinctive local fare, carefully…

Location
SMBC Shintaku Bank
In front of Sumitomo Mitsui bank The cross point of Karasuma street and Sijo street Karasuma Station (Subway Karasuma station)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_n
Feb 20, 2025
Great for families - Excellent guide- very knowledgeable,, friendly and flexible. The food choices work for everyone- we had seafood lovers, meat eaters and vegetarians
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Jane_s
Feb 16, 2025
Fun with Ted!!!! - Ted was an absolute gentleman and amazing historian. Ted knew the details of the markets we visited and share unforgettable food samplings. Ted helped us miscellaneous shopping items that was very beneficial. Ted continued to be gracious of Bill’s old knees and provided places where we could rest comfortably in a crowded, festive atmosphere.
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Eva_k
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent and Fun, definitely would not have tried some of these foods if by ourselves. Very pleased we did with Ted. - Great Fun, very interesting. A great variety of foods to try, probably would not have had any of them if we hadn't been on this tour.
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Jessychambers
Jan 20, 2025
Loved learning about and tasting local cuisine! - Guia is so warm and friendly and has immense knowledge of food history and culture. We had a great time walking the market stalls with her and talking about life in the different places we’ve lived. She took some great photos of us as well enjoying the food, and seemed to know all the vendors personally! We got pretty fantastic bites to try that was catered to each of my family members tastes and preferences. Overall, I’ve been on food tours on nearly every continent, and this one ranks as one of the best because of its diverse foods, cultural beauty, excellent conversations with our guide, and opportunity to buy a few extra things with her expertise. Book this, you won’t regret it.
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Jason_k
Jan 12, 2025
Amazing private tour - Had some amazing food and a great history lesson into the food market. My guide Ted was extremely knowledgeable and fun to hang out with for the afternoon. I left the food tour full and happy.
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David_c
Jan 12, 2025
Market delectables - Our guide Guia was personable and knowledgeable. Thank you for the treats. Delicious ✌️ Would recommend 🙂
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Jill
Jan 5, 2025
A must do in Kyoto - We had an amazing experience with Ted as our guide exploring the unique street food scene in Kyoto. His knowledge of the local cuisine and culture added so much depth to the tour. Ted was not only interesting and engaging but also incredibly patient, ensuring everyone in our group felt included and comfortable. His passion for Kyoto’s food and history truly shone through, making this a memorable experience. Highly recommend Ted for anyone looking to explore Kyoto in a fun, flavourful, and informative way! He has also been soo great at helping us find restaurants while we are here in the city.
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Serenet144
Jan 2, 2025
Best Local Food Experience - My family of ten with wide ranging tastes and age group had a great time learning about the best local food in Kyoto. We would not have been able to find and enjoy the experience without Eiji's guidance. He was extremely patient and kind with our requests. We had a great time and experience tasting all the interesting and delicious 'best of Kyoto' food! Highly recommended.
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I6121bxannieb
Dec 15, 2024
Great food tour in Kyoto - We had a fantastic time with Eiji. The food on the tour was delicious. We went back to some of the places he showed us several times while in Kyoto. The food was so good. We will be recommending this tour to all of our friends!
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John
Feb 15, 2025
Not good - The guide didn’t even show up! They were uncountable and left us waiting for an hour and didn’t respond to any messages. AVOID
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