Best Gion walking tour (early-morning to avoid crowds?)

I’ll be in Kyoto soon and want to do Gion / Higashiyama, most likely early in the morning (around 7–8am) to avoid crowds and experience the area quietly (potentially open to evening tours as well if also fewer tourists.)

I’m deciding between booking a guided early-morning walking tour or doing a self-guided route. I’m especially interested in knowledgeable guides (history + cultural context.)

Is there a tour you'd recommend? Maybe early morning to avoid tourist crowds? If so I’d love to hear which guide or company you used / what you'd do differently.

Thanks!