The 15 Best Food Tours in Kathmandu

1.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $36Our pick

Explore Kathmandu through momos, Newari dishes, lassi, tea, and street food with guide Deepak Kushwaha on a three-hour walking tour.

“This was a terrific food tour. I’d already spent almost three weeks in Nepal when I took the tour, so I didn’t expect to eat foods I hadn’t already tasted. I did, though. Deepak took us to fun spots that I wouldn’t have ventured into on my own. Do come hungry; you’ll eat a lot. Finally, Deepak is knowledgeable about Nepal and can answer any questions you have.”

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2.Food and Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Taste Kathmandu through momos, Newari snacks, sweets, drinks, and local stories on a three-hour walking tour with guide Deepak.

“Deepak is a great guide! He is very knowledgeable and takes to some really nice places on this food tour. Would highly recommend if you are a food!”

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3.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $48

Eat your way through Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a local guide, sampling at least five Nepali dishes while learning the city’s food and culture.

“I had an incredible experience with Raj on his tour. He is a passionate guide, who is very knowledgeable of both food culture, Nepali history and religious philosophy. We tried over 10 dishes, explored Darbar square, and truly had an authentic experience in Kathmandu. I would re-take this tour in a heartbeat! Thank you, Raj!”

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4.Secret Food Tour – Food Bites and Sights Kathmandu 14+ Testings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35

Taste 14+ Nepali foods while walking Kathmandu’s old markets, temples, courtyards, and local eateries with an English-speaking guide.

“I had a great time! Swayam was my tour guide and he was very friendly and knowledgable. I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Taste Newari food, street snacks, and local drinks while exploring Ason Bazar and Kathmandu’s back alleys with an English-speaking guide.

“I had an amazing 5/5 experience on the local food and market tour in Kathmandu! My guide, Santosh, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Nepali food and culture. He explained the history and significance of each dish, making the experience not just about eating, but truly understanding the customs and traditions behind the food. The dishes were not only delicious but safe, and Santosh carefully selected clean, reputable food stalls, which gave me peace of mind. The market tour was equally fascinating, as I wandered through vibrant streets, learning about local traditional clothing and more. It was a perfect blend of great food, cultural insights, and personalized service—I highly...”

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6.Kathmandu Food & Drink and Shopping Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $25

Sample Nepali food, tea, spices, and local markets on a three-hour Kathmandu rickshaw tour led by guide Deepak Kushwaha.

“Deepak was a great guide, so knowledgeable and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting”

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7.Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $36

Explore Kathmandu’s Indrachowk and Durbar Square with local guides, tasting Nepali and Indian snacks at small eateries for $36.

“Our tour guide Dhuksang was really friendly and helpful, and he provided an unforgettable, exciting, and delicious experience! Dhuksang took us to hidden gems that locals frequent, and we tried many different types of cuisine. Even though this is a "snack" tour, it was a significant amount of food so be sure to have an empty stomach beforehand. :)”

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8.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $25

Taste Kathmandu’s street food, from chatamari to laphing, while walking from Thamel to Ason Bazar with a local guide.

“Wow the guide was amazing. His knowledge of the country and the food was so extensive. I was so impressed with the whole tour thank you”

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9.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Taste Newari dishes, momos, laphing, and more while exploring Ason Bazar with an English-speaking guide in two flavorful Kathmandu hours.

“Santosh was a really great guide who not only showed me amazing food spots frequented by locals, but also gave me lots of information about Kathmandu and Nepal. We tried multiple local foods with a great variety. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something new and expand their food horizons.”

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10.Food, Drink and Shopping Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Taste momos, thukpa, sel roti and more on a three-hour Kathmandu rickshaw tour with market shopping, bargaining tips and local drinks.

“Really great guide, very knowledgeable. with excellent English. We tasted the most unusual delicious food. Merci!!”

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11.Kathmandu Food & Drink Walking Tour Taste Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $15

Taste Kathmandu street food with a local guide, from Thamel to Asan, while sampling Newari dishes, local drinks, and market flavors.

“My food tour with Umesh was amazing! At no point did I feel rushed or pressured to try anything that I did not want to try. Umesh was very understanding and patient. He thoroughly explained what everything was and it was great to taste eRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $120

Explore medieval Kirtipur from Kathmandu with private temples, Newari architecture, a traditional lunch, and flexible guide service.

“Rajat was an incredible tour guide. We went to many places that I had not expected to go. The experience was much more than ever I could have imagined.”

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13.Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Taste nine or more Nepali dishes in Kathmandu with guide Deepak, from momo and sel roti to Newari snacks, tea, juice, and local stories.

“What a cool experience! First, be prepared to be stuffed by the end. Literally rolled out of the experience with grind on our faces. So much food and an amazing variety. Deepak is calm, kind and has thoughtfully designed the tour. He has eaten at nearly every place in Kathmandu and then takes you to his favourites. He knows the family stories, the history behind the food, and plans it all in a great progression. Genuinely, great human, delicious tour, and a beautiful time. Would highly recommend. This tour was with my partner and 12 yr old son.”

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14.Taste Nepali Food & Drink- Walking Tour in Thamel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Cheapest here

Taste momo, chatamari, sel roti and Newari snacks on a small-group Kathmandu food walk through Thamel, Ason Bazaar and Indra Chowk.

“Suresh showed us places we would never have visited without him. He was very flexible and adapted quickly to special requests (such as vegetarian Food). He answered many, food- and not-food related questions with patience and passion and we had a great time exploring Kathmandu with him. Suresh was easy to talk to, very friendly and brought us home in time. We highly recommend and would do it again anytime!”

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15.Kathmandu Local Food Hunt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $55

Taste five or more Nepali dishes, explore Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square, and walk Kathmandu with a private local guide.

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