Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Description
Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite secrets! Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit in a light, interesting and fun way. Cycle on high quality 'Trek' and 'Giant' hybrid bikes, sample an authentic and delicious lunch and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Japan's ancient capital. * Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
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Itinerary
Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this shrine's fascinating past and enjoy the tranquil mood.
Discover one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Japan at the world famous Golden Pavilion. Enjoy an interesting commentary, grab an ice cream and relax!
Ride through the grounds of the former seat of Japan's imperial family, learn about its past and enjoy!
Stop off in Kyoto's famous geisha district, discover the secrets of this hidden world and maybe even catch a glimpse of one these entertainers hidden away!
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Riders must be at least 13 years old and be comfortable riding a bike
- Dietary requirements need to be known ahead of time. Please let us know
Reviews(1,106)
On arrival our bikes were already ready. After a brief briefing on the route and the traffic rules, we set off. The trip took us through nice, traffic-free streets along the main shrines and neighborhoods of this part of Kyoto. Along the way we made enough stops so Julian could give interesting explanations about the sights, history and daily life in Kyoto. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the trip extra fun. For lunch we stopped at Kura Sushi, which was a fun and typically Japanese experience. All in all, it was a varied, sporty and informative day. The route was fine to do and suitable for anyone with a normal (bike) condition. A very nice way to discover this part of Kyoto. Definitely recommended!
Great activity to do the family. Tour guide (Julian)was very accommodating to our needs as we were traveling with a 7 year old. Found a great lunch spot and the bike ride was great! Would definitely recommend when visiting Kyoto
It was great experience riding around the lane way away from traffic. Our day was raining and we didnt mind. Our tour guide was lovely and told us great stories. We saw things that was not on our group tour.Highly recommended
We did the Secret Kyoto tour via eBikes, which gave us a great tour of so much of the northern part of the city. Our guide really knew his way around and was able to bring us to wonderful places completely devoid of other tourists. We also stopped by the 1000+ year old sweets shop for some tea and refreshment. Terrific experience, definitely recommended!
Paul was a really great tour guide, very friendly and knowledgable. Made all the history really fun and interesting. Navigated us really well though the busier parts of Kyoto. Make sure you have cash to tip your guide!
I very relaxed, informal and informative tour. I did the same your ten years ago in Kyoto and was excited to bed ok it again on my return. It's simply the best way to experience the narrow streets and unique charm of Kyoto. Paul was a welcoming and knowledgeable guide, and excellent company for the day.
A brilliant half day activity for our family. We saw so much (much more than we would have done by foot) and our guide was really knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend doing this bike tour!
We had a great experience. This is the best way to see Tokyo. Sean was amazing - thoughtful, knowledgeable and fun. He was great with our kids and they loved the experience.
This was a fantastic way to see the city and gave us an understanding what we were seeing as well. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made sure we saw the best of Kyoto!
Quinn was a terrific guide and extremely knowledgeable about the Japanese culture. Even though the tour lasted more than 8 hours, it was the best way to explore the different corners of Kyoto as long as tourist highlight. I would highly recommend Quinn for any tours in Kyoto or any place in Japan :). Quinn is a very top tier tour guide in my experience traveling the world.
