The 15 Best Patan Tours in the Kathmandu Valley

1.Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Square Day Tours

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

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Bhaktapur and Patan in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. See Dattatraya, Taumadhi, and Durbar Squares, then explore Patan’s carved courtyards and 12th-century Golden Temple. Guide Rajendra Manandhar is known for patient explanations, historical context, and helping with photos.

“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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2.Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · from $49

Visit Patan and Bhaktapur with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle, starting with hotel pickup in Kathmandu. See Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur’s Nyathapole Temple, Golden Gate, 55 Window Palace, museums, shrines, and courtyards. Guides such as Shankar Bhattarai and Dishee tailor the pace and explain the art, temples, and Malla-era history.

“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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3.Patan and Bhaktapur City Full Day Tour

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

Spend six hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Bhaktapur and Patan from Kathmandu. See Nyatapola Temple, Dattatraya Square, Patan Durbar Square, and the 12th-century Golden Temple, with time for questions, photos, side streets, lunch, and local crafts. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“This was a fascinating tour of World Heritage Sites in Bahktapur and Patan. My guide, Rajendra, was extremely informative. He led me not just to the tourist sites but also to side streets to view daily life in these communities. He pointed out specific ethnic costumes still being worn on a daily basis. He spoke to the signature craft skills of the two different regions--wood carving in Bahktapur and metal work in Patan. He was warm, informed, and extremely open to questions. In one day, I learned so much about the history of Nepal and its manifestation in contemporary life. My only minor quibble is that lunch was as a…”

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4.City tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square

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

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Patan and Bhaktapur, including Krishna Mandir, the Patan Museum, Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya Temple, and the 55-Window Palace. Hotel pickup inside Kathmandu’s Ring Road is included. Guides such as Shanti Karki and Kabita are praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“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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5.Patan Heritage Tour – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $5Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Patan Dhoka for a three-hour walk through Newar Buddhist courtyards, the Golden Temple, Patan Durbar Square, and Patan Museum. Guides such as Santosh, Baje, Santos, and Shreya Karki tailor the pace and detail to your interests. Groups are capped at five.

“Great tour with lots of information. Guide took us through the streets and passages we would have never found on our own. He also adjusted the level of detail based on what we found interesting, and the duration depended entirely on how much we wanted to see and learn.”

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6.Kathmandu and Patan Heritage and Living Goddess Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $50

Explore Kathmandu and Patan’s cultural heart on foot with a certified guide, passing Shree Gha, Ason’s market, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You’ll see Malla and Shah-era buildings, Kalvairabh, a local museum, and Kumari’s residence. Pickup is offered, and guides such as Badri and Sovit have led similar walks.

“Sovit was pretty cool and knowledgeable. Looking forward to booking another your with him.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $5

Travel from Kathmandu to Patan and Bhaktapur in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a packed lunch. You’ll see Krishna Mandir, the Golden Temple, the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, and Pottery Square. Guides such as Sajini, Dipendra, and Surdash have been praised for clear explanations and careful driving.

“I had a lovely day visiting Patan and Bhaktapur and the drives are scenic going through various parts of Kathmandu and was honoured to share the traditions and culture experiences with my guide Sajini and the local Nepalese people seeing Read more”

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

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

Leave your Kathmandu hotel at 4 a.m. for Nagarkot’s sunrise, then visit Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares with a private vehicle and guide. You’ll see Nyatapola Temple, the 55 Window Palace, Patan Museum, the Golden Temple, and Krishna Mandir. Pickup and drop-off are included inside Kathmandu’s Ring Road. Entry fees and meals cost extra.

“The sunrise tour was incredible! I don't know how our driver managed that mountain! My guide was so personable and gave me time to view everything. I would love to do it again.”

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9.Bhaktapur darbar, Patan Darbar square & Changu Narayan in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $50

Travel by private car from your Kathmandu hotel to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Changu Narayan Temple. Guide Prakash is available on some departures and is praised for explaining history, local life, and architecture clearly. The 5 to 8 hour tour includes transport, driver, guide, and hotel return, but not entrance fees or lunch.

“Exception guide, Prakash, he was so informative it created a wonderful way of exploring and learning the history and daily life of Bhaktapur and Patan for us. Chanygu Narayan temple was beautiful to visit and not many people so it was peaceful.”

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10.Kathmandu Bhaktapur Patan Authentic Local Tour +7 UNESCO WH Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $385

Spend three private days with native guide Nirajan or another certified local expert exploring Bhaktapur, Patan, and Kathmandu. You’ll make Juju Dhau, watch pottery and idol carving, sample Newari food, visit temples and UNESCO sites, and browse Asan market. Transport, entry fees, and daily water are included.

“We really enjoyed being at the heart and rare corners of those ancient towns. Bhaktapur and Patan won our heart as the locals tried to keep these places intact despite huge modernization pressure in the region. Our local expert Mr. Nirajan toRead more”

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11.Private Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Visit Patan and Bhaktapur with a private vehicle, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide. See Krishna Temple, the Golden Temple, Patan Museum, Bhaktapur’s 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola area, and Pottery Square. The guide can adjust the pace, while you cover entrance fees and lunch separately.

“Tour meraviglioso! Patan e Bhaktapur sono città affascinanti, ricche di storia e cultura. La guida è stata eccezionale, molto preparata e attenta ai dettagli. Organizzazione perfetta e atmosfera autentica. Un’esperienza che consiglierei a chiunque visiti Kathmandu!”

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12.Private Day Tour: Patan and Bhaktapur from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $105

Travel by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Patan and Bhaktapur for a seven-hour cultural tour. Walk through royal squares, see Newari temples and palace courtyards, watch carpet weaving at a Tibetan handicraft center, and learn how the 2015 earthquake affected the Kathmandu Valley. Hotel pickup, entry fees, bottled water, and WiFi are included.

“Great private tour which covered all the highlights of the two cities with a very informative tour guide.”

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13.Private Bhaktapur and Patan Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $45

Visit Patan and Bhaktapur by private air-conditioned car or van, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide. See Krishna Mandir, the Golden Gate, 55 Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, and Pottery Square. Guides such as Nilakantha and Sharmila have led this tour, though your assigned guide may differ. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Thé best thing I did in Kathmandu, dom’t waste your time with Durbar Square, these two places are far better.”

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14.Folklore and Everyday Life in Ancient Patan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $65

Walk old Patan with Sandip, and possibly Pinhua, through Pimbahal, Nyakhachowk, Nag Bahal, and Swotha Square. Expect local folklore, Newar Buddhist and Tantric Hindu traditions, traditional courtyards, shrines, and architecture. Patan Durbar Square is not included, but it is nearby for a separate visit.

“This tour was the best way to see Patan - Sandip is a very knowledgeable tour guide, and will show you all the hidden spots, off the beaten track! Definitely recommend”

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15.Patan Tour – Half Day Sightseeing in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Travel by private vehicle from Kathmandu’s Ring Road area to Patan with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Durbar Square, Patan Museum, the Golden Temple, Krishna Mandir, and Bhimsen Temple. Guides Shanti and Som are named in past feedback, though your assigned guide may differ. Entry fees are extra.

“Very good tour. We enjoyed ourselves. Shanti did a great job. We would highly recommend her to anyone who would like to know more about Kathmandu and Nepal.”

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