Nepal · WALKING TOURS IN KATHMANDU
Nobody has enough days in Nepal. These 15 walking tours in Kathmandu earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest.
Taste Nepal through Kathmandu’s street food, markets, tea, momo, Newari dishes, and local stories on a three-hour walking tour.
“It was a great way to sample a variety of local food while learning some history. Deepak was friendly, knowledgeable, and a joy to chat with.”
Taste nine or more Nepali dishes in Kathmandu with local guide Deepak, from momos and chhatamari to tea, sweets, and street snacks.
“Deepak is a great guide with amazing knowledge about the local cuisine and the best spots of authentic Newari food. All the food we had was very tasty!”
Review of Kathmandu’s street food walk: local dishes, Asan Market, Durbar Square, guide quality, value, tips, and booking advice.
“Raj is an amazing guide. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about Nepalese food and culture. He took me to eat all these special, interesting, and staple local foods at different local restaurants and food stands that tourists wouldn't be able to find on their own. He took me to walk around Thamel, Asan and Durbar Square and told me lots of stories and personal takes about these areas as well as Nepal in general. The visits, walking, and eating were paced and organized really well. The whole tour felt like hanging out with a friend. If you are looking for something cultural, this is it! History, culture, and yummy local…”
Taste Kathmandu’s best local snacks on a small-group walk through Indrachowk and Durbar Square, guided by locals who know the city’s food scene.
“This was one of the first things we did in Kathmandu, and one of the things we think most highly of. It was a fun and interesting way to see the city and try the local food. On the tour we visited a number of hidden gems with fantastic fooRead more”
Review of Kathmandu’s private walking tour, with Ason Bazaar, local guide, Thamel pickup, price, itinerary, value, and practical tips.
“I was accommodated last minute and Bipan was punctual and patient enough to wait for me finishing breakfast (hotel was a little slow), and walked slowly due to a sprained ankle. Luckily I was the only one on the tour! Bipan was pleasant aRead more”
Explore Old Kathmandu’s temples, markets, courtyards, Durbar Square, and Kumari shrine on a private 4 to 5 hour walking tour.
“It was a wonderful experience and the guide, Mr. Mahesh Shreshtha was very experienced. I walked around the city with him and enjoyed the tour.”
Explore Kathmandu’s local markets, bead bazaar, and old lanes on a guided 2.5-hour walking tour for $28 per person.
“Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see where the locals shop. Sunil is an excellent guide and provided a lot of information”
Explore Kathmandu on foot from the Garden of Dreams to Durbar Square and Monkey Temple, with local insight, temples, markets, and 365 steps.
“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”
Review of Kathmandu’s four-hour walking tour, from Ason and Durbar Square to Swayambhunath, with practical tips on price, pace, and value.
“Excellent - enjoyed the tour and very knowledgeable guide.”
Explore Ason market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Kumari with an English-speaking guide on this focused two-hour cultural walk.
“Great tour with Santos.. excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable and all round great day.. 🙏”
Explore Ason Bazaar, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Kumari on a guided two-hour walking tour for $40.
“Seeing the Kumari is a really special experience, expert guide through the market and Kathmandu Durbar Square, an ideal tour to begin to orientate yourself in the city.”
Taste Kathmandu street food on a three-hour walk from Thamel to Asan, with local drinks, market visits, cultural stories, and a friendly guide.
“A good tour. We went to a number of authentic food stalls and tried a some interesting local food and drink.Umesh was very good and helped introduce us to new things.”
Taste momo, Newari dishes, street snacks, and local drinks on a small-group Kathmandu food walk through Thamel and nearby markets.
“Great evening with Mr suresh, walking through the busy streets of Kathmandu. Tried some of the street foods and local drinks. Got to taste 5/6 types of foods; i found momo and chhoila the most delicious. Lassi at the end was good too.”
Explore Kathmandu beyond UNESCO sites on a private 3.5-hour walk through temples, markets, Thamel, Indrachowk, and local neighborhoods.
“Being a private tour for the two of us we were able to select destinations that we had not seen before. Martin was very knowledgeable about all the historical and religious sites. Martin set a pace that got covered a loyalty of ground but was not too strenuous for seniors. We really enjoyed Martin as a guide and recommend him highly!”
Explore Kathmandu in six hours with Swayambhunath, Asan street food, and Durbar Square, plus private transport, lunch, and local guidance.
“This tour was a great combination of local food delights and two cultural sites - though really, Durbar Square was many sites in one! Shova was a great guide and we enjoyed our time with her!”
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