Food tours are strongest when they connect Newari dishes, market lanes and the people preparing them. Compare neighbourhood depth and tasting pace rather than the raw number of stops.
Kathmandu · KATHMANDU FOOD & MARKET TOURS
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Choose a food walk by neighbourhood depth, tasting pace and how clearly the guide connects dishes with the people preparing them.
Taste Kathmandu on a 3-hour food and drink walk with Deepak Kushwaha, sampling meals, street snacks, and local stories in Thamel and beyond.
“Deepak's walking tour was absolutely great. He took me to some off-the-beaten track establishments that I would never have found on my own. And introduced me to some local foods I hadn't seen before. It was a wonderful tour and I enjoyed it very much.”
3-hour Kathmandu food walk with Deepak, 9+ tastings of momos, noodles, sweets and tea in clean spots around Thamel.
“Deepak was an amazing tour guide and the food was absolutely delicious. We went to many hidden gems that we wouldn't have found otherwise. I definitely recommend this tour!”
Kathmandu street food and temple stroll with hotel pickup. Taste at least 5 dishes, plus Asan and Durbar Square in 3-4 hours.
“Such an amazing experience. My guide Kabita was awesome. She really took the time to explain all the places we visited and the history of the good. She also made sure I was okay with tasting certain dishes and making sure I was comfortable the whole time. I would recommend this tour to everyone to try. Such great and a wide option of foods and city tour & history lessons all in one.”
Kathmandu food tour with 14+ tastings, Indra Chowk spices, temple lanes, and Thamel bites, plus tea or coffee for $35.
“Had a great tour and guide.Kept will informed on what’s app before start of tour.Tried a lot of different foods at places some you would not of known about from the outside. Very nice tour with happy guide.Enjoyed it a lot”
A 2-hour Kathmandu secret food crawl through Ason Bazar, sampling Newari classics and street snacks with an English guide for $28.
“Santosh was a fount of knowledge for all things Nepali. Easy to chat to, friendly and courteous. Whilst we were not particularly enamoured with food it was a good selection of Newari cuisine we wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Well recommended.”
A 3-hour Kathmandu rickshaw-and-food tour with Deepak Kushwaha, plus tea and spice shopping in Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, and Chhetrapati.
“The rickshaw ride experience was so fun. Then I met other people who joined the group for the walking food tour. We went to 5-6 places and sampled different Nepali foods. Our guide Deepak gave us the name and descriptions of all the fRead more”
Walk Indrachowk and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a local guide to sample street snacks and Nepalese and Indian flavors 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. :)”
2-hour Kathmandu street food crawl to Ason Bazar with at least 5 tastings, drinks, an English-speaking guide, and a mobile ticket.
“THIS IS AN AMAZING FOOD TOUR! 10 out of 10! Highly recommended. First time in Nepal, from America and seriously so good!”
