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The 15 Best Private Tours in Kathmandu

108 tours  ·  from $5 a head

These are the 15 private tours that earn a place in a Nepal itinerary, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Start at number one.

Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites - Swayambhunath: a hilltop Buddhist landmark
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Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

1.Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 756 reviews · from $17Our pick

Visit Kathmandu Valley’s major Hindu and Buddhist landmarks in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Choose two, four, or seven UNESCO sites, from Boudhanath and Pashupatinath to Patan and Bhaktapur. Guides such as Dipesh and Bidhya have been praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Our guide (Kabin) proved to be superfriendly and very knowledgable of the whole Nepalise history and culture, including share of inspiring philosophical thoughts. Had really fun and all the sites included in tour are spectacular. Had a very shortwhiled time. We were safely driven in clean car.”

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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

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

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

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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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu - Nagarkot’s panorama depends on the sky
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Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

3.Private Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Day Tour From Kathmandu

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

Take a private, air-conditioned ride from your Kathmandu hotel to Bhaktapur and Nagarkot, with an English-speaking guide and time to explore temples, palace courtyards, and Pottery Square. Guides such as Deepak, Vidya, Shanti, and Razz have led tours. Nagarkot’s mountain views depend on clear weather, and monument fees cost extra.

“Pradeep is an excellent tour guide pointing out significant historic details. Even though we did not see the Himalayas, the drive to Naragut was definitely a highlight. Ravi managed switchbacks like a pro, stopping for photo ops of terraced farmiRead more”

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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

4.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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · from $5

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: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour) - Swayambhunath: begin above the city
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Kathmandu: 7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

6.7 UNESCO Sites Tour in 1 Day (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 4 - 8.5 hours · from $4Best value

See Swayambhunath, three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Guides such as Pooja, Pranav, Rustam, and Razz have led tours here. Expect temple stories, Hindu rituals by the Bagmati River, and a long day with plenty of driving between stops.

“It was an amazing day. We saw the best side of Kathmandu. Our guide Pranov met all our expectations. He was very friendly, professional and flexible. We recommend this tour and guide!”

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Kathmandu: Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch - Private/Group - Patan Durbar Square: look up at the woodwork
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Kathmandu: Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

7.Top 4 UNESCO Tour with Lunch – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $5

Visit four Kathmandu Valley heritage sites by air-conditioned car, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, water, and a snack box. Guides such as Sajina, Sumit, and Punam have led tours, but assignments can vary. Choose a private or small-group outing, and check whether your booking includes entry fees and a full lunch.

“An excellent trip. Our guide Suresh was informative and friendly, spoke excellent English, and made the whole morning very special. Thank you Suresh!”

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Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour - Boudhanath: a stupa at the heart of Tibetan Buddhist life
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Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour

8.Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours visiting Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath by private car, with hotel pickup and an English-, Hindi- or Nepali-speaking guide. The day can be adjusted to your interests. Guides have included Kapil and Saru, but your assigned guide may differ. Budget extra for monument tickets and lunch.

“This was a good tour. I felt like I saw a lot of the city. My guide, Kapil was also very knowledgeable. Lunch was also fantastic.”

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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - The cable car ride and the view from Chandragiri
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

9.Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $45

Ride a cable car to Chandragiri Hill at 2,520 meters, where clear skies can reveal Kathmandu Valley and the Himalaya. This private 4-to-5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, round-trip tickets, a guide, and Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. Guides such as Ananta, Shanti, and Sarita are praised for sharing local context and helping you make the most of the summit.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed our tour on the cable car. Although unfortunate that the weather didn’t allow visibility of the mountains, our tour guide Tej was so knowledgeable, entertaining and a great photographer - capturing our every mRead more”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group - At the viewpoint: take the view, then keep expectations flexible
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

10.Nagarkot Sunrise & Hike with Lunch -Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $5

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot’s Himalayan viewpoint, then choose a sunrise-only visit or a guided downhill hike to UNESCO-listed Changu Narayan Temple. Expect a countryside drive, village paths and, on some routes, a suspension bridge. Guides such as Pradip and Nissan have led past trips, though your guide may differ. Check whether lunch is included in your chosen option.

“An amazing trip with our tour guide Nissan. Unfortunately the day was foggy but even though we had a good time”

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Kathmandu Private Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Pashupatinath and Guhyeshwari
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Kathmandu Private Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

11.Kathmandu Private Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $35

Spend eight to ten hours exploring Kathmandu Valley with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car. Choose a shorter route or try all seven UNESCO sites, from Durbar Square and Swayambhunath to Bhaktapur. Guides Manoj and Santos have led tours, but you cannot request either by name from the information provided. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Kathmandu is a wonderful place, full of historic and spiritual sites. We opted for a 4 site tour to not rush through and we are glad we did. Santos was a fantastic guide for us, providing many interesting details and patiently answering all our quRead more”

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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

12.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: 1-Hour Mount Everest Flight with Private Transfer - A window seat and a view of 20 peaks
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Kathmandu: 1-Hour Mount Everest Flight with Private Transfer

13.1-Hour Mount Everest Flight with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $189

From your hotel in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur, an English-speaking driver takes you to the airport for a 50- to 60-minute mountain flight. You have a guaranteed window seat and may see around 20 peaks, including Langtang Lirung, Gauri Shankar, Everest and Chamlang. The crew points out summits, and you return by car to your hotel.

“Guide and driver were amazing. Communication was 10/10. Flight was canceled due to fog and I was easily rebooked.”

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Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places - Pashupatinath: sacred rituals by the river
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Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places

14.Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $44

Explore Kathmandu’s major cultural sights in a private air-conditioned car with a guide and hotel pickup. The route includes Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, with Kathmandu Durbar Square named among the highlights. Guides such as Paras, Prakash and Buddhi have led past tours, but your guide is not guaranteed. Allow five to seven hours, plus local entry fees.

“Buddhi, our guide was fantastic! Very profesionnal and kind. He made sure we were confortable the entire day and did not rush us. We saw some amazing temples and palaces. The day could not have been better. The day before we had another tour plan to see the local market but the other guide never showed up. We were very sad to have missed that so Buddhi offered to take us there. It was such an amazing experience to walk through the old market with somebody who really knows the way. The old buildings from the 12th century to the smell of the spicies. Really unforgettable!”

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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.

15.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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