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The 15 Best Bhaktapur Tours from Kathmandu

40 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Fourteen kilometres east, no cars in the core, and the best-kept of the three durbar squares. These 15 compare half days against full ones, the Nagarkot pairing and the pottery-square stops, with the entry ticket priced separately.

Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu - Nyatapola Temple and Taumadhi Tole
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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu - Panauti: a slower afternoon beyond the main sights
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Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

2.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $34

Explore Bhaktapur’s medieval temples and Panauti’s quiet Newari streets, with expert guiding, local food, and community connections from Kathmandu.

“The trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti is a must when visiting Kathmandu and my favorite excursion so far. My guide Puspa was charming, friendly and very kind. I had the most delicious lunch with a local family in Panauti. I highly recommend Royal Mountain Travel and would do again!”

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Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours - Bhaktapur’s Dattatraya Square and the feel of old local life
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Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

3.Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $50

Explore Bhaktapur’s three royal squares and Patan’s carved courtyards with a private guide, vehicle, and flexible six to eight-hour tour.

“We have visited tei cities. Patan and bhaktapur. Our guide, Rajendra Manandhar, was kind, patient and very aknowledges. He told us a lot about the history and also took pictures of us. I can truly reccomend. Thank you for this great experience.”

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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour - Bhaktapur’s Dattatreya Temple and carved details
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

4.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $50

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, pottery square, and Thangka art school with a private guide.

“Awesome experience. The weather was perfect and the sky was clear. We were able to see all the mountain ranges. Prakash was our guide and he was great! On time, professional, and friendly. I highly recommend him to anyone!”

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Kathmandu: Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour - Patan Durbar Square and the craft of the Malla kings
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Kathmandu: Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour

5.Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · from $49

Explore Patan and Bhaktapur on a six-hour private tour of Nepalese palaces, temples, museums, and UNESCO-listed squares with an English guide.

“Very historical and cultural tour. Shankar Bhattarai is a great guide, very friendly and polite. He provided us all the historical information from the different visited sites. He also adapted the tour according to our preferences.”

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Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Hotel pickup and the electric ride from Kathmandu
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Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

6.Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $5

Review of the Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day tour, with temples, Himalayan viewpoints, electric transport, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“Our trip was excellent. Our guide Asmita shared so much knowledge with us and she was incredibly enthusiastic and friendly. Our driver was great too, especially navigating the hairpin bends!”

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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: the strongest sightseeing stop
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

7.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples and palaces on a private Kathmandu day tour.

“Cloud cover obscured any view (luck of the draw). The guide at Bhaktapur was good but the visit felt rushed. The tour is advertised as a full day tour and I was back at my hotel in Kathmandu by 10.15 am”

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Patan and Bhaktapur City Full Day Tour - Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the feel of a medieval town
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Patan and Bhaktapur City Full Day Tour

9.Patan and Bhaktapur City Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $50

Explore Patan and Bhaktapur with a private guide, UNESCO squares, temples, Newari art, hotel pickup, and six hours of flexible sightseeing.

“Full six hours of exploring and learning the history of two gorgeous sights. Guide was very knowledgeable and proud of his country and sharing his wisdom.”

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City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square - Starting at Patan Durbar Square
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City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

10.City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $110

Tour Bhaktapur and Patan from Kathmandu with a private guide, UNESCO squares, Newari temples, Patan Museum, and hotel pickup.

“This was a spectacular tour of two magical ancient sacred sites! it is mind boggling to imagine these places still exist and I feel very lucky to have been able to do so. Shanti Karki is an excellent guide with a wealth of information about everRead more”

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Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour - Starting at Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour

11.Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $65

Review of Bhaktapur’s private half-day tour, with temples, pottery, hotel transfers, guide support, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“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.”

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Nagarkot & Bhaktapur Private Tour - Three hours among Bhaktapur’s courtyards and temples
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Nagarkot & Bhaktapur Private Tour

12.Nagarkot & Bhaktapur Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $58

Review of a private Kathmandu tour pairing Bhaktapur’s temples with Nagarkot mountain views, practical costs, timing, and weather advice.

“La excursión a Bhaktapur estuvo bien. La visita a Nagarkot no valió la pena, ya que tras muchas curvas y una carretera llena de baches cuando llegas a los miradores no se ve nada ya que las nubes y el ambiente lo impiden incluso en un díRead more”

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Bhaktapur Sightseeing & Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour - Bhaktapur Durbar Square gives you the grand opening
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Bhaktapur Sightseeing & Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Panauti Tour

Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour - Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the 55-Window Palace
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour

15.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $55

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, palace, pottery, and traditional Thanka art.

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience.guided with care and in-depth knowledge of this unique country.Every day was a complete joy. I highly recommend Prakash Aryal and his company to anyone travelling to Nepal”

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