15 Walking Tours in Nepal Worth Booking

1.Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour

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

Join Deepak Kushwaha for a three-hour walking tour through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha and Chhetrapati. Expect generous portions of Nepali food, street snacks, tea, lassi and other drinks, with local stories at each stop. The route uses narrow lanes and busy streets, so arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Deepak was a great guide explaining each food and drink on the tour. But more than that, he’s an intelligent and interesting young man, with whom to spend 3 hrs in conversations munching over food.”

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2.Food and Drink Walking Tour

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

Meet Deepak near Kaiser Library for a three-hour walking food tour through Kathmandu, with stops for momos, chhatamari, noodles, panipuri, sweets, tea, and more. You’ll visit carefully chosen local eateries, hear the stories behind each dish, and eat enough tastings to replace a full meal.

“This food tour is very nice! Deepak is friendly and explains a lot about the origin of the dishes, and food is absolutely great, things that you won't find by yourself, definitely recommeded!”

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3.Walking Street Food Tour in Kathmandu

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

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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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 Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $26

Start at 8:15 am with a private English-speaking guide, often identified as Bipin, and walk from Thamel into Kathmandu’s old market area. You’ll visit Ason Bazaar, hear stories about local culture and heritage, and return to the meeting point after about two hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off apply within Thamel.

“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

Start at 9 a.m. from Thamel or arrange pickup, then walk through old Kathmandu with a private local guide. Visit Newar Buddhist courtyards, Asan market, Seto Machhindranath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, and Kathesimbu before ending with tea or coffee at Cafe Mitra. Mahesh Shreshtha and Modo are among the guides associated with the experience.

“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.”

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7.Smells of Kathmandu Walking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $28

Walk through old Kathmandu with a guide such as Sunil or Rajendra, exploring Asan’s spice and produce stalls, the bead bazaar, Indrachowk, Bangemudha, and Nardevi. This small-group tour begins at 2:45 pm, lasts about 2.5 hours, and returns to its starting point. Hotel pickup can be arranged.

“Thanks, to the company that they give me a german guide, Rajendra. He spoke perfect German and explained everything, absolutely everything, to me during our walk. Thank you so much for the magnificent impressions of Kathmandu.”

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8.Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Start at the Garden of Dreams and walk through Kathmandu’s old streets, markets, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Newari neighborhoods, and ritual sites before climbing to the Monkey Temple. Guide Shiva is praised for patient answers and local insight. Expect a full walking day with 365 steps, no hotel pickup, and a return to Thamel.

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

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9.Full-Day Safari Canoeing and Jungle Walk and Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours · from $86

Spend about 10 hours exploring Chitwan National Park by Rapti River canoe, three-hour jungle walk, and jeep safari. Guides such as Mohan, Ramu, Shiva, and Suraj organize the day and help spot rhinos, crocodiles, birds, and deer. The small group is limited to six people, with lunch and park entry included.

“Lovely day of exploring Chitwan NP in three different ways. Loved the canoe ride on the river with all the bird life, the walk part was my favorite as I am a hiker. We lucked out with a rhino sighting within the first 30 minutes of walking. The jeep ride was not super comfortable, but we did see a nice variety of wildlife. The crocodile park is well worth the very nominal fee.”

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10.Kathmandu Walking Tour

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

Start from your Thamel hotel and walk through Ason market, old streets, temples, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Freak Street. Finish at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, for broad views over the Kathmandu Valley. An English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 10. Shankar Bhattarai and Madan Sakota are among the guides associated with the experience.

“Super competent and friendly guide, I enjoyed the tour, learning a lot of new facts about Kathmandu, the religions in Nepal and the daily life. Pick up on time and he also dropped me off at the hotel. Highly recommend”

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11.Jeep Safari,Canoeing,Forest walk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Spend six hours exploring Chitwan National Park by shared jeep, traditional canoe, and on foot. You will have an English, Nepali, or Hindi-speaking guide, a three-hour safari, 45 minutes on the Rapti River, and a short forest walk. Rhinos, deer, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and even a tiger are possible sightings.

“It was lovely seeing the animals the guide was informative I was picked up on time It was a good day”

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12.Suspension Bridge Private Tour- 30 Min Village Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Take a private two-hour trip from Lakeside to Pokhara’s suspension bridges, with an English-speaking driver and a short village walk. Cross high bridges above rivers and canyons, stop for Himalayan views and photos, and return by private car. Guides including Pujan and Ranjit have earned praise for attentive support, though the village route can be steep.

“Amazing experiencie in Phokara with the Best driver/guide Ranjit”

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13.Oldest Local Market Walking Tour With Living Goddess Kumari

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Chhaya Devi Complex in Thamel and walk through Ason’s old market to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You’ll learn about Hindu and Buddhist traditions and visit the Kumari’s residence, with guide Santos among the named guides praised for clear explanations. The tour lasts two hours and costs $39, excluding the NPR 1,000 square entry fee.

“Her gaze is impressive!! I’m so happy and honored to have visited the living goddess Kumari”

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

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

Walk through Thamel and nearby Kathmandu streets with Suresh or another English or Hindi speaking guide. Taste 9 or more Nepali foods and drinks, including momo, chatamari, sel roti, lassi, bara, choila, pani puri, and jalebi. Small groups of up to six make it easier to ask questions and request vegetarian choices.

“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 Heritage Walk | Heritage Walk of Kathmandu

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

Start in Thamel with an English-speaking government-certified guide, then walk through Tahiti, Shanti Bihar Stupa, Indrachowk, Gold Souq, Sankata, Bhotahiti, and Annapurna Temple. Guides Madan and Martin are noted for clear explanations and a steady pace. This private tour focuses on everyday Kathmandu, not UNESCO sites.

“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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