Walking reveals the courtyards, shrines and market lanes that disappear from a vehicle. Compare the neighbourhood focus, group size and how much street crossing the route requires.
Kathmandu · KATHMANDU WALKING TOURS
7 current options
The right option depends on distance, timing and how much guidance you want. Start with the choices below.
A private 2-hour Kathmandu walking tour with pickup in Thamel, Ason Bazaar, an English-speaking guide, water, and a city map.
“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”
Old Kathmandu walking tour with Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, lesser-known temples, and tea in Thamel. Pickup, private guide, $28.
“Really wonderful morning exploring the Kathmandu Durbar Square and Asan Bazaar. The guide was very knowledgeable, and showed us a lot of details we would have missed on our own. Seeing the living goddess Kumari was a highlight. Would recommend to others.”
Walk Kathmandu’s Asan markets and nearby bead bazaar and Indrachowk with a local guide, small group, about 2.5 hours, $28.
“Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see where the locals shop. Sunil is an excellent guide and provided a lot of information”
Walk Kathmandu from Ason market to two UNESCO sites, Durbar Square and Swayambhunath, with a small-group guide and valley views in 4 hours.
“Excellent - enjoyed the tour and very knowledgeable guide.”
Kathmandu walking tour with local licensed guides, UNESCO sites, markets, pickup from Thamel, and mineral water for $30 per person.
“Madan was again my tour guide. We walked in the Kathmandu Durbar Square and downtown. We dropped by Indrachowk and I tried Yomari, a traditional Newari food. Again I have learned much from Madan, the Nepalese history, thRead more”
Private Kathmandu bazaar walk with a pro guide, hotel pickup, Asan and Indra Chowk markets, plus Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka.
“A great way to epxlore the lively action filled streets of Kathamandu. It was helpful to be picked up and dropped back at our hotel. Our guide was knowledgeable very patient with us as we stopped to take photos and do shopping along the way.”
A 3.5-hour private Kathmandu walk from Thamel to Shanti Bihar Stupa, temples, Gold Souq, and markets with a guide.
“A wonderful tour with an equally wonderful tour guide - Madan. He was professional, knowledgeable, good personality and time efficient!! I would highly recommend him! Thanks Julie”
