Lhasa City Essence Private Day Tour: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street

This private day tour covers the essential highlights of Lhasa in one comfortable day. With your own guide and vehicle, you'll visit the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple at a relaxed pace, then join the local pilgrims on the Barkhor Street circuit. It's an ideal introduction to Tibetan culture, history, and daily life.

Sample itinerary

• 08:00 Hotel pickup in Lhasa city area
• 08:30 Visit Potala Palace (approx. 2.5 hours, timed entry)
• 11:30 Drive to Jokhang Temple area
• 12:00 Lunch at a local Tibetan restaurant (own expense)
• 13:30 Guided visit to Jokhang Temple
• 15:00 Walk the Barkhor Street pilgrimage circuit
• 17:30 Return to hotel

Good to know

Potala Palace entry is strictly timed and requires your passport; tickets are usually booked 7 days in advance. A moderate amount of walking and stairs is involved, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please note that filming inside the palace and temple is not permitted.

Highlights

• Guided visit to the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Tibet
• Explore the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred shrine in Tibetan Buddhism
• Walk the Barkhor Street pilgrimage circuit with your guide
• Private English-speaking guide and vehicle for a flexible, unhurried pace

What’s included

• English-speaking Tibetan guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Entrance tickets to Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
• Bottled water
• Travel accident insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Lhasa city area, around 8:00 am.