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The 15 Best Durbar Square Tours in Kathmandu

18 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Three squares, three kingdoms, and three hundred years of rival building. These 15 tours cover Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur in various combinations, with entry tickets, walking distance and guide fees separated out.

Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours - What makes Bhaktapur worth your time
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Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

1.Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

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

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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Kathmandu Sunset Tour by Rickshaw Including Durbar Square Visit - Asan market: spices, shrines, and tight lanes
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Kathmandu Sunset Tour by Rickshaw Including Durbar Square Visit

Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square - Bikramshila Mahavihar and the story behind Thamel
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Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

3.Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

Explore old Kathmandu on a private walking tour through Newar courtyards, Asan Market, Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, and Buddhist shrines.

“This was an excellent tour. I was able to learn and experience so much, including meeting a Hindu priest at a small beautiful temple and interacting with him and getting to see the living child goddess. Modo was a great guide.”

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City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square - Krishna Mandir and the heart of Patan
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City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

4.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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Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour - Siddha Pokhari, a Quiet Change of Pace
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Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $65

Review of Bhaktapur’s four-hour private tour, with royal squares, pottery workshops, temples, hotel pickup, pricing, and practical 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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Kathmandu Durbar Square - Private/Small Group - Starting in Thamel and heading toward old Kathmandu
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Kathmandu Durbar Square – Private/Small Group

6.Kathmandu Durbar Square – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $15

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square with a small-group guide, sacred temples, Newar art, Hanuman Dhoka, and a chance to see Kumari.

“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”

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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour - Bhaktapur Durbar Square brings the history into focus
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour

7.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, pottery, palace, and traditional Thanka art.

“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!”

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Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour with Lunch – Private/Group - Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a medieval city in daily use
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Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

8.Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $5

Explore Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares from Kathmandu with a private guide, transport, lunch box, and Newari art and temples.

“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”

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Private Half-Day Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple - Kathmandu Durbar Square: palaces, courtyards, and Newar detail
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Private Half-Day Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple

Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu - From Himalayan sunrise to Bhaktapur’s old city
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Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu

Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu - Kathmandu Durbar Square: palace rooms and the Kumari Ghar
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Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu

11.Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $65

Visit Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares with a private guide, transport, and six hours of Nepalese art, temples, and history.

“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!!!”

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa - Starting from Kathmandu in a private car
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

12.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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Nagarkot sunrise with trip to Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square - The 4:30 am drive to Nagarkot
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Nagarkot sunrise with trip to Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square

13.Nagarkot sunrise with trip to Changu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $142

Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot, visit Changu Narayan, and explore Bhaktapur on a private half-day tour from Kathmandu.

“The weather was great for the sunrise view, although the hazy air pollution meant the view was not very clear, thus not really able to see Everest. The guide was knowledgeable and a decent driver. The sites were nice to see. The tour was about 4.5 hrs, 5am-9:30am, so not necessary for a lunch stop as noted.”

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From Kathmandu: 3 Major Durbar Square Guided Tour - Bhaktapur’s Nyatapola Temple and Old-World Streets
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From Kathmandu: 3 Major Durbar Square Guided Tour

14.3 Major Durbar Square Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Visit Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares in five hours with a private guide, transport, royal courtyards, temples, and Newari art.

“Had a wonderful tour of Durbar Square! Our guide, Pranav, was truly exceptional—fluent, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and architecture of the place. He explained everything so clearly and made the whole experience memorable. Thank you for the excellent guidance! Highly recommended.”

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Kathmandu Durbar Square | Holi Festival Celebration 2 March - Walking from Paknajol to the old royal square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square | Holi Festival Celebration 2 March

15.Kathmandu Durbar Square | Holi Festival Celebration 2 March

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Celebrate Holi in Kathmandu’s Basantapur Durbar Square with music, colors, temples, a bonfire, lunch, and a local guide.

“This trip was absolutely amazing!!! As 3 young females traveling alone we were mildly worried about safety while experiencing Holi - however this family ensures that not only did we feel safe safe the entire time, but also that we had THE BEST possible experience. This was a bucket list experience that could not have been executed any more perfectly. This is a family business and it is clear that they put their genuine care for you first and want you to have the best time. Additionally, they also let us schedule a last minute hike with them on Saturday morning which was amazing. These are the best of people…”

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