The 9 Best Kathmandu Food Tours

1.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

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

Walk through Asan and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a private local guide such as Kabita, Deepak, Raj, or Anoj. Taste at least five Nepali dishes and drinks, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Hotel pickup is offered, and the tour runs about three to four hours for travelers aged 18 and older.

“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…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35

Join I. Experience Nepal for a three-hour walk through Kathmandu’s Indra Chowk, old market lanes, temples, courtyards, and Thamel. You’ll try 14+ tastings, including local snacks, momos, jerrys, drinks, and more. Guides such as Swoyam, Jivraj, and Namrata lead small groups of up to 15, with generous portions and plenty of walking.

“Great tour! Food was delicious. Make sure you come with an empty stomach because there's a lot to eat :)”

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3.Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide, often Santosh, for a two-hour walk from Chhaya Devi Complex through Ason Bazar and local lanes. Taste at least five foods and drinks, including possible Newari dishes, momos, laphing, pani puri, lassi, and chatamari, while learning about Kathmandu’s customs and daily life.

“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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4.Walking Food Tour in Hidden Local Eateries of Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $36

Walk from Akash Bhairab Temple through Indra Chowk and Kathmandu Durbar Square, stopping at local eateries for Nepalese and Indian snacks. Guides such as Fahid, Shazia, and Dhuksang explain the food and customs. The two-hour tour costs $36, feeds you well, and ends where it begins.

“This is a do-not-miss tour if you love to discover local food and hidden gems. Fahid our guide was terrific! The food we tried was delicious (arrive hungry!) and we would have never found these places without Fahid. This was one of my favorite things we did while in Nepal...highly recommended.”

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5.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $25

Start at Chhaya Devi Complex in Thamel and walk toward Ason Bazar with an English-speaking guide. In about two hours, you’ll stop at local food stalls for at least five foods and drinks, with guides such as Santosh or Manoj offering context on Kathmandu’s food, customs, and neighborhoods.

“A very good good tour around the back streets of Kathmandu My guide was Namaste who was very friendly ( it was only me on this tour !) Namaste took me to around 6 different places to eat ( which I wouldn’t have found on my own Tried soRead more”

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6.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

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

Meet Santosh Pandey at Chhaya Devi Complex for a two-hour walk through Kathmandu’s old market streets. You’ll sample at least five local foods and drinks, learn about Newari customs, and visit Ason Bazar. Expect generous portions, narrow lanes, local stalls, and plenty of conversation about Nepalese food, religion, and daily life.

“Such a fun way to sample some of the local delicacies off the beaten path. I loved all the dishes we sampled and the portions were huge! Combined, the samples were almost 2 full meals. The tour of the market was also very informative and our guide provided us with some great history along the way. Would highly recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Spend six hours with a private guide exploring Swayambhunath, Asan Market, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You’ll see valley views, taste momo, bara, yomari, lassi, and samosa, and learn about Nepal’s religions and royal past. The tour can adjust for vegan, vegetarian, and allergen needs. Shova is one named guide.

“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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8.Guided Delicious Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $5Best value

Join guide Bibek or another English-speaking foodie guide for 2.5 hours of Nepali tasting in Kathmandu. In a private group of up to six, visit four or five local food spots for momos, chatamari, bara, sel roti, juju dhau, lassi, pickles, and more. Meet in front of Hotel Marshyangdi in Thamel, then finish back at the starting point.

“Beans, buff, beaten rice, bara & barfi -they were all tasty and fun to try. Bibek patiently explained them all and went out of his way as a guide. It was a great experience! -beth”

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9.Local Food Tour | Authentic Street Food & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours walking Kathmandu’s Asan and Indrachowk markets, tasting five Nepali and Newari foods, sipping tea, and meeting vendors. The guide speaks English, and Shreeram has received special praise for friendly food introductions. Bring comfortable shoes, cash, and an appetite.

“Nice to see some local food places and get some insider tips, but the guide should be concentrated on the customers, mine was constantly on the phone with different people or alternatively walking about 20-40m in front of me, explaining little without being explicitly asked. Not recommended.”

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