Private Kyoto-Nara Tour: Explore World Heritage Sites with Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Embark on a private Kyoto-Nara tour and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Japan. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, feed deer at Nara Park, and marvel at iconic landmarks like the Golden Pavilion and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Todai-ji Temple - Todaiji temple, “Eastern Great Temple” is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Tōai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE. The temple has undergone several reconstructions since then, with the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking Fees
  • English Speaking Driver /Host
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Embark on a guided tour throughout Kyoto and Nara for the whole day. Have a visit to Todai-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as one of the ‘Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara’ along with seven other landmarks including temples, shrines and various locations in the Nara city. Enjoy the experience of feeding deer at Nara Park, observe the…

Location
Todai-ji Temple
406-1 Zoushi-cho,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jan_g
Jun 30, 2025
Excellent Kyoto & Nara tour with Ben - My daughter & I had an excellent day tour of Kyoto & Nara with Ben. Ben showed us the best of these areas and made the day special and memorable. His English is very good and we learnt a lot about Japanese life, culture, language and the food (he took us to a fantastic restaurant where we ate Soba noodles amongst local people.). We simply could not have seen and experienced what we did in one day without Ben’s help. It is clear that he loves his job and wants to share his love of Japan with others. Thank you Ben for a wonderful day!
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Fernando_v
Jun 24, 2025
Amazing 1:1 attention and... - Amazing 1:1 attention and opportunity to do as much or little as you want. With the rain and kids this was very needed
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Heather_s
May 31, 2025
Good overview of Kyoto and Nara - This tour covered so much culture in Kyoto. We got to see temples, shrines the bamboo forest and Nara. Bong was our tour guide and he was so knowledgeable and very fun. The van we rode in was super comfortable and we stopped for lunch and had the most delicious soba. Definitely recommend!
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Holly_b
May 18, 2025
Wonderful day trip to Nara and Kyoto - We had Yoshimura as our private tour guide and he was amazing. He picked us up at our hotel and walked us around every spot in Nara and Kyoto for the day. We learned so much at every location we went to. He even took us to a wonderful place for lunch. I highly recommend Yoshi as a tour guide!
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Cynthia_p
Apr 23, 2025
Perfect trip for Kyoto and Nara - Kj was a wonderful driver and tour guide. She worked with us on how much we wanted to see. I travel with a cane and Kj was very accommodating. She found us a great local place for lunch which was fun and good food. Kj was an absolute delight to spend the day with.
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Anonymous
Apr 20, 2025
Our tour guide Ben was... - Our tour guide Ben was terrific! He met us at our hotel and had planned our day! Highlights were Nara Park, the Bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari. The Big Buddha and the Golden Palace. We had a fun lunch and learned so much!
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Huijun_p
Apr 17, 2025
It was a wonderful tour!... - It was a wonderful tour! Our guide was patient, knowledgeable and resourceful. Our family had a great time. Highly recommend it!
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Christopher_m
Mar 29, 2025
Reo was amazing. We were... - Reo was amazing. We were able to see way more than we otherwise would have. He was very flexible and accommodating to preferences.
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Nicole_w
Apr 21, 2025
Basically a taxi service. No explanation of anything - Ok as a taxi service. Guide was kind but had little or no explanation of sights we visited. I may has well caught a train and toured on my own. I would never recommend this to anyone.
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Jeffrey_g
Apr 5, 2025
Poor - Very poor. Tour guidehardly gave any information and Engli sh was very poor Cannot recommend this guide and Viator for tours. NOT RELIABLE A ND OVERSTATED ON WEBSITE. EE EXPECTED A PERSONAL GUIDE WOULD DO MUCH BETTER.
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From $136
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).