15 Walking Tours in Kathmandu to Build a Day Around

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.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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5.Kathmandu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $26

Explore Kathmandu on a private two-hour walk through Ason Bazaar, temples, markets, and local neighborhoods with an English-speaking guide.

“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”

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6.Old Kathmandu Walking Tour, Historic World Heritage Durbar Square

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $28

Explore old Kathmandu on a private walking tour through Newar courtyards, Asan Market, Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, and Buddhist shrines.

“This was an excellent tour. I was able to learn and experience so much, including meeting a Hindu priest at a small beautiful temple and interacting with him and getting to see the living child goddess. Modo was a great guide.”

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7.Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $28

Explore Kathmandu’s Asan markets, bead bazaar, and old lanes with a local guide on this lively, practical 2.5-hour walking tour.

“The trip was very good and the guy have is a good information. He took as to the local place and we tried the delicious tea. I really recommend this trip.”

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8.Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Walk through Kathmandu’s Garden of Dreams, markets, Durbar Square, Newari neighborhoods, and Monkey Temple with a local guide.

“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”

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9.Kathmandu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Walk Kathmandu’s Ason market, Durbar Square, Freak Street, and Swayambhunath with a local guide on a four-hour small-group tour.

“Excellent - enjoyed the tour and very knowledgeable guide.”

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10.Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Explore Ason market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the 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.. 🙏”

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11.Oldest Local Market Walking Tour with Living Goddess Kumari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Explore Kathmandu’s Ason Market, Durbar Square, and Kumari Chowk with an English-speaking guide on this focused two-hour walk.

“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.”

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12.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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13.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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14.Kathmandu Heritage Walk | Heritage Walk of Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $40

Explore Kathmandu beyond UNESCO sites on a private 3.5-hour walk through temples, markets, shrines, and old city lanes with a certified guide.

“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!”

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15.Walking Street Food Tour and 2 UNESCO Sightseeing in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

See Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, then taste momos, bara, yomari, lassi, and more on a private six-hour tour.

“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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