The 7 Best Ulaanbaatar City Tours

1.Private Jeep City tour with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Ulaanbaatar in a private Jeep with an English-speaking driver, often Byambaa or Byambasuren. The flexible route covers Gandan Monastery, Chinggis Khaan National Museum, Bogd Khaan Palace, Zaisan Hill, Narantuul Market, and a traditional concert. Pickup and bottled water are included.

“This was a very enjoyable experience! This was definitely a highlight of my trip. He is knowledgeable of the history of Mongolia and very fluent in English. The tour was overall 5/5!”

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2.Ulaanbaatar: Guided City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $115

Spend a full day with Manduul of Point Mongolia Private Tour, visiting Ulaanbaatar’s National Museum, Bogd Khan Winter Palace, Zaisan Memorial, Sukhbaatar Square, Gandantegchinlen Monastery, and the State Department Store. Hotel pickup, private transport, entry fees, and bottled water are included for groups of up to four.

“This was a very enjoyable and enlightening private tour! O was really impressed with the quality of knowledge and experience as a whole! You could tell that the guide was truly caring not only about Mongolian culture and history but also wanted to make sure you learned and enjoyed the entire experience! Definitely one of the better experiences so far in my experience here in Ulaanbaatar!”

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3.City tour all included, traditional music and dance concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $85Best value

Spend seven hours exploring Ulaanbaatar with an English- or Korean-speaking guide. Visit Chinggis Square, Gandan Monastery, the National Museum, State Department Store, and Narantuul Bazaar, with hotel pickup, lunch, and an optional Tsagaan Lavai folk concert.

“Tom was one of the best guides I've ever had. I went on the tour by myself and he immediately put me at easy and was very knowledgeable. Day was well planned and an excellent way to see UB. Would recommend”

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4.Ulaanbaatar City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $115

Spend five to eight hours with a private certified guide, often Manduul, exploring Ulaanbaatar’s main sights. Visit Sukhbaatar Square, the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, Gandantegchenling Monastery, and the National Museum, with admission and select pickup included.

“Manduul is excellent guide knowing Mongolian history in depth and many interesting but not well known facts. I had a great time in this city tour. Highly recommended.”

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5.2D,1N Gobi desert and Old city Kharkhorum stay with Nomadic family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $500

Join guide Nymtemuulen Khaltar, or guides such as Usu and Nymka, for a private two-day journey from Ulaanbaatar to the Semi Gobi and Kharkhorin. Expect long drives, camel riding, a ger stay with a nomadic family, included meals, and Erdenezuu Monastery.

“This tour fulfilled and even exceeded my entire expectations for traveling to Mongolia. It has everything -- an adventure to Bayangobi or the mini desert, a camel ride, exploring the ancient city of Kharkhorin and more. My guide and driver UsuRead more”

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6.Private and Guided City Tour in Mongolia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $250

Spend a flexible private day in Ulaanbaatar with pickup, transport, lunch, and admissions included. Visit the National History Museum, Bogd Khaan Palace, Zaisan Memorial, Gandantegchenling Monastery, and a Tumen Ekh folk performance. Confirm the exact start time before booking.

“Very well organised trip. Car met me at the airport. Two days later we went south and spent the night at a camel herders yurt, then to the Camel festival in Dalanzadgad. Guide and driver took care of my every need. This festival is a must see!”

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7.Private – Ulaanbaatar City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $198

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Ulaanbaatar’s National Museum, Chinggis Square, Gandan Monastery, Zaisan Memorial, and Tumen Ekh Ensemble. Lunch, private transport, and admission to the museum and monastery are included. Confirm pickup details before you go.

“I waited for an hour for the tour guide to arrive and they did not respond to my communications. Had to contact Viator directly to achieve communication. The tour guide said there was a mix up so they were late. Then, they told me all the attRead more”

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