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We enjoyed the tour very much. It would not have been as informative had we done it by ourselves. Just wish we had little bit more time at each site for more pictures.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, August 2008
Well done!
Reviewed by: Francis W, United States, April 2008
The tour guide was just excellent. She pointed out many interesting bits of information that we'd never have found in tour books, both at the locations of the tour and along the way as we rode in the bus. This was the first group tour in which everyone could hear the guide without straining.
Reviewed by: Kathleen E, United States, January 2008
This tour was well organized and much more affordable than trying to see the city on my own.
Reviewed by: Andrea P, United States, September 2007
I really enjoyed the trip. They delivered everything they promised. Quick paced. Even though we were in the back of the bus, if you hustled, there was no problem...we didn't miss a thing.
Reviewed by: Stacey C, United States, June 2007
It is a great tour. The service was very friendly and well organized.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, July 2006
The trip was well organized and without unnecessary delays. The only disadvantage was no drop-off service. The trip ended in the middle of nowhere and we had to organize our trip back to the hotel ourselves. The "handcraft center" is a simple shop.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Poland, May 2008
Splendid!
Reviewed by: Caroline L, France, September 2007
This was a very good beginning tour. The guide was very funny and helpful.
Reviewed by: Scott S, United States, September 2007
The guide was very informative. It would have been nice to stay a little longer at each destination. The stop at Imperial Palace was disappointing as far to short, and didn't really see anything.
Reviewed by: Ann-Maree F, Australia, August 2007
This tour turned out even better than I thought it would be. The guide was very eloquent and had a great sense of humor and I felt that I learned a lot about Japan and the places I was seeing that I would have never known about otherwise, considering I don't speak Japanese. It really helped me appreciate what I was seeing and feel fortunate to be in such an amazing country. Totally worth it! I will always book tours with Viator every time I travel from now on.
Reviewed by: Daniela A, United States, June 2007
Nijo Castle was the highlight. While the grounds of the Imperial Palace were interesting, and probably difficult to do except with a tour group, the level of regimentation necessary to gain access to the palace was excessive.
Reviewed by: Monica P, Australia, June 2007
Great way to get in some of the highlights of Kyoto especially when you first arrive. Efficient and knowledgeable guide who did a good job of hustling the large group through. Be aware that the Imperial Palace is from the outside only. Not for the tourist who wants to leisurely savor each and every site.
Reviewed by: Sharon B, United States, March 2007
Your tour guide was excellent and I can't say enough nice things about her. She was friendly and knowledgeable and that knowledge added a great deal to the tour. Th Nijo Castle and Golden Pavillion part of the tour was nice. The Imperial Palace was underwhelming since you can't go inside. I think you could leave that off the list and spend more time at Nijo or at least tell people that all you do is walk around the outside of the palace.
Reviewed by: Kirk W, United States, November 2006
