Private Tour
Patan Tour - Half Day Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Overview
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Nestled just south of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu is the city of Patan. Known as the city of art, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an incredible jewel. Once an independent kingdom, it features its own Durbar Square, ancient temples and the famed Patan Museum which features some of the finest examples of art in all of Nepal.
The Patan half-day tour arrives Patan Durbar Square in a private car. The small group tours feature a highly professional guide who can explain the unique culture, religion, and heritage of the city. Patan is also home to a large Buddhist community and there are many incredible stupas mixed in with Hindu art. It is about a 4-hours tour including both ways of transport time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Inside Ring Road including Bouddha area)
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entry Fee (~USD 10 PP)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Patan Gate
Your journey into Nepal's royal history begins at this very spot. This isn't just an entry gate; it's the historic portal to the magnificent Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the vibrant heart of the city's ancient Newari kingdom. As you step across this threshold with your expert guide, you are instantly immersed in a living museum. This is where your guided exploration of "typical Newari culture" truly comes alive. Prepare to be surrounded by stunning pagoda temples, intricately carved wooden windows, and bustling courtyards where traditions have thrived for centuries. Your adventure into Nepal's artistic and cultural soul starts right here!
Durbar (Central) Square
Among the three Durbar Square in Kathmandu valley, Patan Durbar Square is also the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We can visit many beautiful temples like Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, and Newar Architecture.
Options
Patan Tour - Half Day Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
phil9742015,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patan is definitely worth visiting with the monuments of the superb Durbar Square and the Golden Temple. the museum is also very beautiful located in a part of the palace with one of the most important collection in Asia. Our Shanti guide is a wealth of information about Nepalese culture. It also allowed us to better understand Buddhism and Hinduism. She met our expectations and we were also able to see the Kumari which was not foreseen in the program. Thank you very much for his availability and kindness.
Wonderful Tour
Companion793033,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very 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.
One of the most beautiful excursions in the Kathmandu Valley
sportcultura,
Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patan is probably the best preserved and best restored of the three Malla imperial cities of the Kathmandu Valley. The monuments around the Durbar square, the Museum and the Golden Temple are simply astonishing. Immediately after my booking I have received a whatsapp message from one of the managers of the Agency. Our communication was perfect. The driver was more than punctual, the tour guide (Shanti) was extremely cultivated, polite and professional. Being an expert of Nepali culture it was beautiful to listen at her information. We felt priviledged. Her English is good and she does not really look at time if you prolong the visit of a monument. I particulalry liked the Durbar sq and the Golden Buddha in the museum. The Golden Temple accross the street was nforgettable. Shanti chose the right moment when a group of devotees from Kirtipur were chanting. I really wish to go back to Kathmandu. By the way we went in monsoon time and did not rain much, the temperature was pleasant and the vegetation lush and beautiful.
Great tour of Patan and learned lots of Nepal's history and religions
US09051,
Jun 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour of Patan with a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide, Som. We would never have known how to walk through all of the various buildings/temples without his expert guidance. We also learned a lot of the history of Patan as one of the three durbar squares and the religious aspects related to the beautiful temples and statues. A must-do tour while visiting Nepal.
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