10 Kirtipur Tours That Earn a Whole Day

1.Kirtipur & Swayambhu Trip from Kathmandu: Local Eats and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $80Our pick

Explore Swayambhunath and Kirtipur from Kathmandu with private transport, Newari food, Himalayan beer, local liquor, and cultural insight.

“We were picked up on time at our hotel by Bijay the driver and Ananta the guide. Both were friendly, informative and helpful. We visited a beautiful statue/temple and a Hindu blessing place then off to Kirtipur which was beautiful ,nterestinRead more”

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2.Private half day Medieval Kirtipur town with Newari food tasting trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $120

Explore medieval Kirtipur, visit temples and Chilancho Stupa, and enjoy a private Newari lunch with hotel pickup from Kathmandu.

“Didn't speak English understood nothing. We ended the tour early . Horrible refund expected. Make sure you know your guides can speak the language requestsd”

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3.Escorted Full Day Pharping, Dakshinkali and Kirtipur Day Trip with Newari Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $120

Review of a private Kathmandu day trip to Pharping, Dakshinkali, and Kirtipur, with temple visits, a Newari lunch, and hotel pickup.

“It was a nice trip out of the city to see the sites. The guide was very informative. The tour was shorter than expected, less than 5 hours, although I did not feel rushed, as we visited all the sites as noted. The lunch was good, just a bit spicey to me.”

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4.Private Half Day Kirtipur Trip With Newari Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Review of Kirtipur’s private half-day tour, with ancient temples, valley views, Newari lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.

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5.Kirtipur: Kritipur Tour, tasting local Cuisines and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Review of the private Kirtipur tour near Kathmandu, with Newari food, local drinks, temples, and a choice of Swayambhunath, Dakshinkali, or Chandragiri.

“Our Guide, Umesh Khanal, demonstrated the utmost professionalism and customer care, accompanying us on a tour in adverse weather conditions, making it an enriching immersive experience in Newari culture and history. He shared his knowledge on a wide range of topics, patiently and comprehensively answering our constant questions. In addition to being attentive to us, providing us with directions to safely complete our tour, he provided useful information for planning other excursions in the following days, ensuring we didn't miss out on meaningful experiences in Nepal's stunning landscapes. Kudos also to the skilled driver, who made sure we could navigate safe the chaotic city traffic at our ...”

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6.Discovering Kirtipur’s Hidden Treasures City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours · from $93

Explore Kirtipur’s ancient gates, temples, workshops, valley views, and local tea on a flexible five-hour walk from Kathmandu.

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7.Private Tour of Kirtipur, Chobhar and Dakchhinkali Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $55

Review of a private Kathmandu tour covering Chobhar Caves, Dakshinkali Temple, and Pharping, with a guide, driver, views, and practical tips.

“Mr Bishnu Bhattarai was very responsible and informative. He provided detailed information about each tourist attraction. His rich information allows me to have a better understanding of Nepalese culture. The tour company, Pigeon Travel And Tours, is also very organized. The staff sent me all the necessary information one day before the tour.”

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8.Ancient City Kirtipur & Pharping Monastery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Explore Kirtipur temples and Pharping caves on a private five-hour Kathmandu tour with hotel pickup, guide, and air-conditioned transport.

“The tour was great. I was picked up right at the hotel and given a bottle of water. The tour lasted about five and a half hours. We visited many temples and monasteries, and my guide, Shankar Bhattarai, told me a lot about the history and religions of Nepal. Our driver, Sujan, navigated us confidently through the traffic. I can 100% recommend this tour.”

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9.Discover Kathmandu: Dakshinkali, Kirtipur & Taudaha Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · 7 hours · from $33Best value

Visit Dakshinkali Temple, explore Newari Kirtipur, enjoy local lunch, and relax beside sacred Taudaha Lake on a seven-hour tour.

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10.Exploring Kirtipur City of Glory & Bungamati, Khokana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $60

Explore Kirtipur, Bungamati, and Khokana from Kathmandu with a local guide, temple visits, Newari culture, valley views, transfers, and practical tips.

“It was a very pleasant day tour to some temples that are quite far away from the city center in Kathmandu and therefore are not visited by tourists (I did not see a single tourist on the whole day). In contrast to some other tour guides in Nepal, tRead more”

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