Get a detailed PDF brochure for this tour and start trip planning offline.
By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Travel within your own bubble.
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Our travel experts are ready to help.Earn USD 21+ in travel credits.
Best price guaranteed.
No credit card or booking fees.
100% financial protection.
Carbon neutral tours.
25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Visit sacred temples and monasteries
Learn more about fascinating Tibetan arts and culture
Explore the iconic Potala Palace, the centerpiece of Tibet's capital city
Take a guided tour of Drepung Monastery, the biggest Tibetan monastery
This 4-Day Lhasa City Essential Tour is the perfect introduction to the capital of Tibet. Ideal for travelers with limited time who still want a high-quality experience, the tour covers all the major highlights of Lhasa, including the famed Potala Palace, the mystical Jokhang Temple, the sprawling Drepung Monastery, and the Dalai Lama's royal garden, Norbulingka.
Led by a local English-speaking guide, you will not only visit the popular sites around Lhasa but also gain an in-depth understanding of the history and significance of each location. This short tour is also a great way to become acquainted with Tibetan arts, culture, and the local way of life.
I really enjoyed my time in Tibet and I appreciate all of your hard work which made everything go smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised that only one other person was on my tour which made it so much easier to travel around the monasteries and the Potala Palace. I particularly enjoyed meeting our tour guide and I'm so glad that your company employs local Tibetans to share their knowledge. The hotel was in the perfect location and the breakfasts there every morning were so delicious. The airport transfers were so helpful, too and the driver did a great job keeping us safe. My only wish is that we could have squeezed in one small sightseeing trip the last morning before heading to the airport around noon, but I understand that would be complicated with larger groups where people fly out at different times of the day.Thanks again!