The 11 Best Bhaktapur Tours from Kathmandu

1.Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $20Our pick

Explore Bhaktapur’s temples and pottery lanes, then climb to Nagarkot for Himalayan views on a flexible private day tour from Kathmandu.

“Shanti was very friendly and kind. She gave me so much info reg the places that we went. It was Buddhist new year and we saw so much celebration. The ride up the mountain was incredible. By end of the day we were friends 🙂. I highly recommend her and the tour. Namaste 🙏”

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2.Day Trip to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu

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

Explore Bhaktapur’s medieval squares and Panauti’s quiet temples on a small-group day trip from Kathmandu with local insight.

“I took the day trip tour to Bhaktapur and Panauti from Kathmandu in late December 2024 and it was one of the best tours I’ve been on and I truly believe that Anup, my guide, was the key ingredient. The tour was incredibly informative. BotRead more”

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3.Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

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

Explore Bhaktapur and Patan with a private guide, old courtyards, wood carving, three squares, and Patan’s 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.”

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4.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur UNESCO Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $50

Catch a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, then explore Bhaktapur’s temples, pottery square, Peacock Window, and Thangka art school.

“Este tour es lo que realmente se espera de un tour privado organizado. La empresa se puso en contacto el día anterior para confirma la hora y lugar de recogida y fueron muy puntuales para llevarnos a ver el amanecer en Nagarkot. PersonalRead more”

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5.Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · from $49

Explore Patan and Bhaktapur’s temples, palaces, museums, and courtyards on a private six-hour tour from Kathmandu.

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

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

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

“It was great. Sajina our guide was very helpful. Her knowledge, kindness, and warm personality made the entire experience truly special. From the beautiful sights to the cultural insights, she brought everything to life in such a memorable way. Biren our driver is as extremely knowledgeable and very nice to be around. Highly recommend!”

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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, palace, pottery square, and ancient streets with a private guide.

“We took this tour last week while in Kathmandu. It was a really early pick up 445am and we drove for about an hour up to the hotel to watch the sunrise and have breakfast. Unfortunately for us there was no sunrise as it was a foggy cloudy day but the views were still fab and it was very peaceful. The buffet breakfast was lovely with plenty of options. We then drove back to the city and visited the temples and our guide was very knowledgable with the history of each. We were surprised however that the tour ended at 915 and we were taken back to the hotel. Our…”

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8.Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $70

Review of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur’s private half-day tour, covering Boudhanath, Navatandham, Nagadesh, and Sankhamul Park for $70.

“Sabbatical Explore Nepal gave me an truly unforgettable experience of Nepal.”

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9.Patan and Bhaktapur City Full Day Tour

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

Explore Patan and Bhaktapur with a private guide, visiting UNESCO squares, temples, palace courtyards, and the Golden Temple in six hours.

“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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10.City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

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

Review of a private Kathmandu day trip to Bhaktapur and Patan, with temples, royal squares, museum art, guide, transport, and costs.

“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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11.Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Explore Bhaktapur’s Newari streets and Boudhanath’s Tibetan Buddhist circle on a private, guide-led five-hour tour from Kathmandu.

“Spent a wonderful day in Kathmandu visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa with Enticing Himalayas. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Prakriti made the experience memorable with his kindness and deep knowledge of the sites. Truly grateful for his care and insights. Highly recommend this tour with Prakriti!”

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