KATHMANDU · NEPAL
Nepal’s standout trips.
The 15 most popular patan & durbar square tours in Nepal. The ones worth building a trip around, with prices, timings and who runs them.
See Bhaktapur’s main squares, then Patan’s Durbar Square courtyards and wood carvings, finishing at the 12th-century Golden Temple.
Most Popular“We have visited tei cities. Patan and bhaktapur.”
Kathmandu at dusk by rickshaw: Thamel and Asan markets, then Durbar Square on foot with UNESCO sights and included entry.
“This tour was a great way for me to get a feel for Kathmandu while I waited for my group to arrive. Our guide Nikita was knowledgeable and our rickshaw driver skilled at navigating uneven and busy streets. There was a great combination of moving through the hustle and bustle from the rickshaw and then…”
Private 6-hour Kathmandu tour linking Patan and Bhaktapur UNESCO squares, temples, palaces, and museums with hotel pickup and a live guide.
“Excellent. Dishee was a knowledgable friendly guide who gave me all the history on the temples, palaces and religions which was a lot! amazing architecture restored after the earthquake were inspiring to see such craftsmanship and tradition.”
6-hour guided tour of UNESCO Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares: Golden Temple, palace courtyards, and Newari craft. Hotel pickup included.
Old Kathmandu walk with rare Buddhist sites, Asan market, Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, then coffee in Thamel for a full, easy morning.
“It was a wonderful experience and the guide, Mr. Mahesh Shreshtha was very experienced. I walked around the city with him and enjoyed the tour.”
A private 8-hour day trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares, plus Patan Museum and key temples.
“Thoroughly recommend this tour. My guide Kabita was super knowledgable in explaining everything we saw. Definitely recommend!”
Half-day Bhaktapur Old City tour from Kathmandu with private pickup, Durbar Square temples, pottery and pond stops. Entry fees extra.
“Rabina was a welcoming and knowledgeable guide. She clearly explained all aspects of the history and culture that shaped Bhaktapur. She accommodated my needs as a solo traveler and was always friendly and fun to be with.”
Small-group walk through Patan’s sacred sites, Malla royal squares, and Newar Buddhism stories, with a few entry fees to plan for.
“Great tour with lots of information. Guide took us through the streets and passages we would have never found on our own. He also adjusted the level of detail based on what we found interesting, and the duration depended entirely on how much we wanted to see and learn.”
A small-group walk through Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, temples, and the Kumari tradition, led by a local guide in about 3 hours.
“Santosh from Amazing Kathmandu was a very punctual guide, with lots of local knowledge on religion, local customs and local stories. We had an amazing tour for 3 days. Even though I have been to Kathmandu several times, Santosh shoRead more”
Walk Kathmandu’s Durbar Square with the Living Goddess Kumari and Shree Gha shrine, guided by a certified team with UNESCO fees included.
“We had a great time with Badri. After doing a trek, we had some time to explore Kathmandu and decided it was easiest to find a local guide. Badri was really knowledgeable and kind. We went all over Kathmandu including Durbar Square as well as the ‘Money Temple’. Highly recommend Badri and the team for…”
Sunrise from Nagarkot, then Bhaktapur UNESCO with temples, pottery and Thanka art. Private transport, English guide, from $55.
“We had great trip in Kathmandu ad Mustang with this agency. We had great conversation through WhatsApp then booked this thip. They privide good transportation and prifessional gude. We had life-time memorable trip with agency. So highly recommend to all for your any kind of trip to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Namaste!”
Half-day Kathmandu tour of Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares with an English guide, scenic transfers, and a lunch box included.
“Der halbtägige Ausflug nach Bhaktapur war einer Höhepunkte. Zu der grossen Anlage mit all ihren schönen Gebäuden muss ich gar nichts sagen. Ein MUSS bei einem Besuch Nepals. Der Ausflug war perfekt organisiert mit meinen örtlichen Read more”
A private half-day in Kathmandu pairing UNESCO Durbar Square with hilltop Swayambhunath, including guide, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“It was a good tour, we liked that it was private and could change the tour to what we wanted. Our tour guide was very informative.”
Private 6-hour Kathmandu Valley tour of UNESCO Durbar Squares in Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, with guide, bottled water, and pickup.
“This was a great tour. My guide, Umesh was really knowledgeable and I learned a lot about the sites we saw. I never felt rushed in exploring. He also gave me ample time to look at shops or take photos. Lunch was great and had a nice view. Best tour guide!!!”
Sunrise at Nagarkot, then UNESCO Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares with a guide and hotel transfers on one smooth day.
“This tour is an absolute must to see Bhaktapur and Patan square and many of the surrounding temples throughout Kathmandu. My family and I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it, especially for those on a short holiday in NeRead more”
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