Half-day Tours in Kathmandu

Ideally suited for travelers short on time, this enriching tour of Patan and Bhaktapur covers all the top highlights of both centuries-old former kingdoms. Discover the pinnacle of Newari architecture with a peek at traditional stone carvings and ancient Malla temples in two distinct, well-preserved city centers. Tours include a private guide, free time to shop for local handicrafts and comfortable, and round-trip transportation from your Kathmandu hotel.

Enjoy a private half-day sightseeing tour of old Kathmandu and visit Swayambhunath stupa. A private vehicle whisks you away to the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square while your own knowledgeable guide provides personalized commentary on landmarks like the 12th-century Kasthamandap, the Tribhuvan Museum and Kumari Bahal, known as the Temple of the Living Goddess. Finish at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), another World Heritage site, located on a hilltop with sweeping views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas.

Enjoy a private, personalized sightseeing tour to Pokhara's World Peace Pagoda, also known as the Shanti Stupa. Don't worry about making the tiring hike up the hill, as you will be transported in comfort. From there you can see panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalaya and look down on Pokhara city and Fewa Lake below. Your informative guide will tell you all about the stupa and Buddhism in Nepal.

Discover ancient sites around Kathmandu on a 4-hour tour with your own private guide and driver. Learn about Nepal's history, and Hindu and Buddhist religions as you visit Swayambhunath Temple and Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was damaged during the earthquakes that hit Nepal in 2015.

Travel with a knowledgeable guide on a half-day tour to Bhaktapur, an intriguing medieval city in the Kathmandu Valley. Once belonging to the Newar kingdom, the former capital of Nepal features ancient temples, palaces and artworks. Stroll the narrow pedestrian streets to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in front of the royal palace. Explore the city's 24 traditional neighborhoods, and visit Dattatreya Square and Nyatpole Temple Square, with round-trip transport from Kathmandu.

Rather than search for transport in the middle of the night, plan ahead to appreciate perhaps Nepal's most beautiful sunrise. Photographers and Instagrammers will thrill to the serene beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas as seen from the hill-top village of Nagarkot - on a clear day, you can even see the tip of Everest.