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The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Kathmandu

41 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The good full-day tours fill up in the busy October and spring seasons. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath: hilltop views and a Buddhist landmark
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Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

1.Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $10Our pick

Visit Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in one day. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and a basic lunch box are included. Choose a private or group format, or pay for the all-inclusive option. Guides named in guest feedback include Sumit, Anon, Sajina, Suresh, and Asmita.

“If you have limited time in Kathmandu, this tour is a must. However, it is a very busy day. If you have more time, split it into 2 tours. "Summit" did a great job and was very informative.”

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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Pashupatinath beside the Bagmati River
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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

2.Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $10

Cover four Kathmandu Valley highlights in a private or group tour, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking guide. Expect a hilltop stupa, Newar palace architecture, a major Hindu temple beside the Bagmati River and Boudhanath’s vast Buddhist stupa. The standard package includes a lunch box, while an all-inclusive option covers entrance fees and a meal.

“This is a very busy day getting around all the sites , but well worth it for those with limited time. Our guide Anon was great and kept us moving along to make sure we got through everything”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath: hilltop views and a Buddhist landmark
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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

3.Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · from $5Best value

Visit Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath with a local guide and air-conditioned transport. Guides including Asmita, Sumit, and Sajina have been praised for clear explanations and attentive care. It is a packed day, so bring cash for entry fees unless you choose the all-inclusive option.

“Had a fabulous day with Anon in Kathmandu. Great guide accommodating all requests, very knowledgeable and good companion! I did not do justice to Kathmandu trying to cover all 7 UNESCO sites in one day - probably worth 2-3 days - but Anon was very generous with his time, and we went well into the evening to meaningfully cover the itinerary. Krishna, our driver had been great too, very safe and careful transfer around the city. Has learnt a lot about culture, architecture, people, food, religion. A well balanced trip! Highly recommended.”

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Kathmandu: Full-Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Swayambhunath: hilltop views and a Buddhist landmark
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Kathmandu: Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

4.Full Day 7 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $5

Visit Swayambhu, Patan, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, and Changu Narayan with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Guides named by past participants include Sumit, Suresh, Asmi, and Ram. Expect a full day of temples, palace squares, local history, walking, and extra entrance fees unless you choose the all-inclusive option.

“I had a truly wonderful experience on this full day tour. It was just me, the guide, and the driver. I only had two days to explore the city and this was perfect for cultural sites, learning about Nepalese history and culture, and finding special gifts/souvenirs along the way.”

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Kathmandu: Full Day Private Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Tour W/Lunch. - Patan Durbar Square: two hours among Newar buildings
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Kathmandu: Full Day Private Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Tour W/Lunch.

5.Full Day Private Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Tour W/Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $10

Spend six to seven hours with local guide Ram visiting Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Private, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup keep the day manageable; a box lunch and bottled water are listed, while admission fees depend on the option you book.

“My first trip to Nepal was made perfect with Ram's expert guiding. I could not have asked for a better person to show me the awe and wonder of Kathmandu's historic sites. Highly recommended!”

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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Pashupatinath beside the Bagmati River
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Kathmandu: Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

6.Full Day Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $5

Visit Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in five to six hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a lunch box. Guides on past tours have included Asmi, Suresh, and Razz, but your guide may differ. Choose a private or group option, and check whether your price includes monument entry.

“I booked this trip last minute and had to make a few sudden changes due to an emergency but the entire team, especially our guide Asmi, was very accommodating. I had a very pleasant experience with her; she is well versed in EnglRead more”

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Kathmandu Heritage Tour (Full Day) - A guide who can explain more than the route
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Kathmandu Heritage Tour (Full Day)

7.Kathmandu Heritage Tour (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $38

Spend about six hours visiting Kathmandu Valley heritage sites with guide Sujan or another English- or Spanish-speaking licensed guide. Choose a route covering Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu and Patan, or other combinations featuring Pashupati, Boudha, Bhaktapur and Changunarayan. A private air-conditioned vehicle is included, but entrance fees, lunch and drinks are extra.

“Sujan was an amazing guide! My mother and I did a trip around Nepal and had the good fortune of having Sujan as our guide. Sujan was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the areas we visited and was also very patient with our sRead more”

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Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu - Boudhanath’s prayer wheels and steady rhythm
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Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

8.Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $5

Start at 9:15 am for a guided circuit of Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath. A licensed guide leads the way, with transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and drinking water included. Guide Jaya has been praised for an easy pace, though guides are not guaranteed by name. Allow $20 per person for site entry, beyond the $5 tour price.

“A shortly historical journey in Kathmandu Valley where you can explore many pilgrims, culture and tradition of Nepal. All thanks to Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition.”

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Kathmandu Full Day Tour - Kathmandu and Patan show the royal side
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Kathmandu Full Day Tour

9.Kathmandu Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with a local guide and private transport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; entrance fees and lunch are not. Guides such as Birodh have been praised for clear explanations, but the guide assigned to your tour may vary.

“This tour was very rich in terms of places we visited, cultural and historical information provided. Since I was alone in the tour (it was booked as a group tour), the very knowledgeable guide showed me lots of additional insights in Thamel and Read more”

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Whole Day Massage & Spa With Lunch - Yoga that rounds out the day
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Whole Day Massage & Spa With Lunch

10.Whole Day Massage & Spa With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $101

At Nepal Ayurveda Home in Tarakeshwar, spend about seven hours on Ayurvedic treatments, including massage, herbal steam, and Shirodhara, plus a one-hour yoga class taught in English. Lunch, water, and tea are included. You meet and finish at the same address; transport is not provided.

“What a wonderful place and the team!!! I had an exceptional experience and treatment including yoga, massage (4 hands), sauna and oil drops therapy. I wish I had more time, but my driver was rushing to the airport to pick up other queRead more”

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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip - Bhaktapur’s squares reward a slower pace
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Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

11.Nagarkot Sunrise & Bhaktapur Heritage Tour -Private Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot’s Himalayan viewpoint, then have breakfast and explore Bhaktapur’s squares, temples, and 55 Window Palace with a private guide. The outing includes a car, hotel pickup, bottled water, and breakfast. Guides on past trips have included Jamuna, Prakash, Krishna, Rajan, and Dipu, but your guide may differ.

“Had a wonderful day out, beautiful sunrise first, relaxed breakfast next followed by a wonderful tour through the amazing Bhaktapur, Rajan our tour guide was very helpful and fun to be with”

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Full Day Private Tour of Kathmandu - UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Pashupatinath beside the Bagmati
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Full Day Private Tour of Kathmandu – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

12.Full Day Private Tour of Kathmandu – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $35

Spend about six hours visiting Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and hotel pickup. Guides such as Sumit Kharel and Subu have led the tour, with drivers including Bijay and Ram. Admission and food are extra, so budget for both.

“Had a great trip with Subu my guide and Ram our driver. Subu was very knowledge on each site we visited giving me the historical importance and religious background. Had a great time.”

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Kathmandu World Heritage Full Day Culture Tour - Pashupatinath: a major Hindu pilgrimage site
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Kathmandu World Heritage Full Day Culture Tour

13.Kathmandu World Heritage Full Day Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $105

Spend seven to eight hours visiting Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in a private vehicle with a professional guide. Pickup and drop-off are included inside Kathmandu’s Ring Road. Guides Rabina and Rishi have been praised for personal attention, clear explanations, and help taking photos, though a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“Really great trip, Rabina our tour guide was really good, she was very friendly and knew about everything, was one of the best tour guides we had on any holiday would highly recommend going with this company and would be so lucky if you get her, can not stress how good this tour was.”

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Full Day Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour of UNESCO Heritage Sites - Pashupatinath and Boudhanath complete the circuit
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Full Day Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour of UNESCO Heritage Sites

14.Full Day Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour of UNESCO Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $50

This full-day Kathmandu tour links Swayambhunath, Patan, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and a guide. You’ll get a hilltop view from Swayambhunath and see Patan’s Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple and Taleju Bhawani Temple. Groups are capped at 15; check the start time, lunch plan and entrance fees before you go.

“Last week, I was in Kathmandu for 4 days for a half-business half-leisure visit. I didn't plan much for the trip so I joined a local tour to save me the time to research where to go and how to get there. To be honest, public transport is non-exist fRead more”

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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu - Walking through villages and countryside
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Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

15.Nagarkot Full-Day Hiking Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $95

Leave Kathmandu by private vehicle, visit UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple, then hike through villages and countryside to Nagarkot with an English-speaking guide. The roughly 11-hour private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch and any entrance fees are extra. Guides named by past participants include Deepak and Subash, though your guide may differ.

“I had a really great day hiking to Nagarkot. The walk is not too challenging and through very beautiful countryside. It was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. Deepak was a great guide, very knowledgeable and experienced.”

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