Kathmandu · BHAKTAPUR TOURS
18 reviewed
The best preserved of the three royal cities, all warm brick, woodcarving and potters at the wheel. Below are the best Bhaktapur tours ranked: which pair it with Nagarkot or Patan, how long you get in the squares, private or group, and what each costs.
A private day tour from Kathmandu combining Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO sights with Himalayan viewpoints in Nagarkot, with pickup and A/C.
“Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Tour – Culture, Views & Comfort Combined Our day exploring Bhaktapur and Nagarkot was a perfect blend of history, beauty, and comfort. Bhaktapur’s UNESCO World Heritage sites are incredibly impressive—rich iRead more”
A small-group day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Panauti, with a guided UNESCO heritage walk and a community home-stay visit.
“I enjoyednthis tour. My tour guide Saruti was very knowledgeable and gives time to explore the area. I would recommend this tour”
A guided day tour linking Bhaktapur’s royal squares with Patan’s wood-carving courtyards and the 12th-century Golden Temple.
“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.”
Private Nagarkot sunrise plus Bhaktapur UNESCO culture: early pickup, possible Everest views, and craft stops with a friendly Kathmandu guide.
“Good Sunrise hike and tour of bhtakpur. Guide was very nice and spoke good english. Hike was very easy not very tiring but great view point”
A 6-hour private tour linking Patan and Bhaktapur UNESCO sites with expert English guiding, iconic temples, palaces, and courtyards.
“It was a very interesting and informative tour. The guide was punctual, very friendly and competent. We recommend the tour.”
Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO sights and Nagarkot mountain views, with an electric A/C ride and light lunch from Kathmandu. Private or group.
“We visited Bhaktapur and Nagarkot, different places, clean car, nice people. Very satisfied by it. I enjoyed lot unesco city of bhaktapur and Peace Of Park. Hemraj was a very expert guide, very professional.”
Private Nagarkot sunrise plus Bhaktapur heritage in one efficient day. Early mountain views, great guides, and classic UNESCO sights.
“We were picked up at the appointed time from our hotel and taken to Nagarkot. The ride was comfortable and the guide was quite knowledgeable, providing us with relevant information about the places we visited and also with important tips Read more”
Private 4–5 hour Kathmandu and Bhaktapur tour with pickup, UNESCO Boudhanath, quieter temples, and Sankhamul Park, with fees and tea included.
“Every question I asked was throughly answered. Often, before I could ask a question, the answer was given.”
UNESCO Patan and Bhaktapur in one six-hour day: Durbar Squares, Taumadhi temple, Golden Temple, and royal palace sights with pickup.
“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.”
Private 8-hour tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares with hotel pickup and guide, plus Patan Museum for Newari art.
“I enjoyed this trip very much. Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square are a "must see". I especially liked Bhaktapur with its ancient little streets and beautiful temples. Taumadhi Square is exceptional as well as the Pottery square (for pottery lovers). Our tour guide was excellent”
Private day tour from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Nagarkot, with an English guide, private car, and Himalayan view potential.
“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”
Half-day tour of Bhaktapur’s UNESCO Durbar Square from Kathmandu: hotel pickup, an expert guide, and iconic stops like Nyatapola and 55-Window Palace.
“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.”
Bhaktapur UNESCO courtyards, Himalaya views in Dhulikhel, calm at Namobuddha, historic Panauti, plus Sanga’s Shiva statue from Kathmandu.
“We visited 3 sites by electric car. It was raining hard to visit Panauti. The driver was very careful and the guide attentive. This beautiful day ahead.Auto-translated”
A half-day guided trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO-listed Bhaktapur, focused on Durbar Square temples, Newari culture, and standout architecture.
“This was a great experience! I was slightly nervous due to the low price, but it exceeded my expectations with my guide (Dipendra) having great knowledge and kept me very much engaged answering all of my questions and was very nice and friendly. Definitely worth the money, and I even tipped, which I usually don't do (and would have done more if I had more cash).”
Private Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour plus Nagarkot sunset from the View Tower, with hotel pickup, entry fees, and a weather-dependent Himalaya show.
“Professionell och trevlig guide. Jag var mycket nöjd. Jätte fin stad och vyer. Starkt rekommenderar!”
