Category Kathmandu Durbar Square & Kumari Tours

Kathmandu Durbar Square rewards context, from carved courtyards to the living Kumari tradition. Check whether a tour stays in the old city or combines several valley squares.

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The 15 Best Kathmandu Durbar Square & Kumari Tours, Compared

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Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours - Getting picked up, traveling in A/C, and a guide who handles questions

1.Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

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

Explore Bhaktapur’s Dattatraya, Taumadhi, and Durbar Squares plus Patan’s carvings and courtyards, ending at 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.”

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Kathmandu Sunset Tour by Rickshaw Including Durbar Square Visit

Kathmandu Sunset Tour by Rickshaw Including Durbar Square Visit - Thamel to Asan: spices, shopfronts, and an easy first warm-up

Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square - Stop 1: Bikramshila Mahavihar (Thambahil), where Thamel’s name comes from

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

Old Kathmandu walking tour with Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, lesser-known temples, and tea in Thamel. Pickup, private guide, $28.

“Really wonderful morning exploring the Kathmandu Durbar Square and Asan Bazaar. The guide was very knowledgeable, and showed us a lot of details we would have missed on our own. Seeing the living goddess Kumari was a highlight. Would recommend to others.”

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City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square - Patan Museum in 15 Minutes: The Short Stop That Makes the Temples Click

4.City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

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

Private day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares, with Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, Nyatapola and 55-Window Palace.

“Wonderful day with Shanti, who was a knowledgeable, interesting, charming guide. Took me through the entire area, allowing me to start and stop as I chose. She was terrific and the two sites are stunning.”

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Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour

Bhaktapur Old City and Durbar Square Half-Day Tour - How the pickup and short drive change the whole experience

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $65

Half day in Bhaktapur with private pickup and guide Rabina: pottery square, Nyatapola Temple, and Durbar Square’s 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.”

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Kathmandu Durbar Square – Private/Small Group

Kathmandu Durbar Square - Private/Small Group - Wasya Dyaa (Toothache Tree): the odd belief that feels oddly real

6.Kathmandu Durbar Square – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $15

Small-group walk from Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square with a guide, temples, and the Kumari living goddess window.

“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

Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO Heritage Tour - Bhaktapur Durbar Square UNESCO: what to look for beyond the postcard

Kathmandu and Patan Heritage and Living Goddess Experience Tour

Kathmandu and Patan Heritage and Living Goddess Experience Tour - Shree Gha to the market, a useful pause before the temples

8.Kathmandu and Patan Heritage and Living Goddess Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $50

Walk Kathmandu’s Durbar Square with a Living Goddess moment, plus Shree Gha and a local market stop, led by guides like Badri and Sovit.

“Sovit was really kind and his knowledge about the subject was on point : ) It felt like I was exploring the city with a local friend. We even grabbed momos and chai during the tour; which I really appreciated”

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Private Half-Day Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple

Private Half-Day Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple - Swayambhunath Temple: The Monkey Temple and Valley Views

9.Private Half-Day Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $47

Private half-day in Kathmandu covering UNESCO Durbar Square and Swayambhunath with hotel pickup, tickets, and an insightful local guide.

“This is a tour for people who really want to learn about history, hidden gems/ places/statues/buildings of interest that are not so much visited by tourists because they just don't know the places exist. Professional, knowledgeble, fun and eRead more”

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

Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour with Lunch – Private/Group - The half-day schedule and your free afternoon time

Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu

Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu - Kathmandu Durbar Square: Palaces, Kumari Ghar, and Royal Layouts

11.Three Durbar Square Private Day Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $65

Private 6-hour Kathmandu Valley trip covering three Durbar Squares with guide, pickup, water, and extra entry fees for UNESCO sites.

“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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Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu

Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu - Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Where Craft and Devotion Live Side by Side

12.Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $130

Private Nagarkot sunrise plus UNESCO Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares tour with hotel pickup, guide, and a clear-sky Everest view.

“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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Oldest Local Market Walking Tour with Living Goddess Kumari

Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari - Starting at Chhaya Center in Thamel, then walking into the action

Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari

Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari - Starting at Chhaya Center in Thamel, then walking into the action

Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa - Pickup, car comfort, and how the day actually starts

15.Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa

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

Half-day Kathmandu tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa, with private guide, hotel pickup, and a kora around the stupa.

“Instagramable! Guide knew the best spots for pics and took great group photos for us! We saw famous squares and streets with only locals. We went through workshops for pottery, woodworking and paper making. We also saw a private home full of incredible antiques. Bijay bought us yogurt treats and knew the best shops. Knowledge, friendly and really invested in us having a great time. We did!”

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