Kathmandu · FOOD
26 reviewed
Good food tours book out early in Nepal, and the best go first. Ranked below are the 15 finest, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the season fills.
3-hour Kathmandu food walking tour from Thamel with 9+ Nepali dishes and drinks, guided by Deepak, for $34.
“Great tour. Fantastic food, informative and helpful guide, nice people doing the walking tour with us. We had a lovely afternoon!”
Sample Kathmandu street food and drinks on a guided 3-hour walk through Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, and Chhetrapati, with multiple meals included.
“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.”
Kathmandu 3-hour walking food tour with Deepak: 9+ tastings, momo and noodles, tea/coffee, and stories that connect you to local life.
“A food tour run by a foodie! Deepak is an amazing guide and is so knowledgeable about the food that he is sharing with me. We tried over 7 different dishes and I walked away stuffed! Don’t miss out on this delicious experience!”
Walk Asan and Durbar Square with hotel pickup to taste Nepalese street food, lassi, tea, and more on a 3–4 hour tour.
“Deepah was a great host. All the food was delicious. We ate more things than I could count while he provided information on the areas we walked through and was very knowledgeable about Nepali history and religion. Highly recommend.”
Kathmandu’s Secret Food Tour mixes Indra Chowk market sights, old alley temples, and 14+ tastings in a 3-hour small group for $35.
“Namata was soo sweet and the tour was so fun! We walked around and tried food at 6 places. Momos and jerrys were my favorite, would recommend!”
A 2-hour guided Kathmandu food crawl through Ason Bazar, with Newari classics, street snacks, and culture from Chhaya Devi Complex.
“Great tour with lots of different food and a great chat. Would do this again!”
Kathmandu 3-hour rickshaw street-food tour with Deepak: Thamel, Asan, Jyatha, Chhetrapati shopping, meals, tea, and local bites.
“Great guide, just the right amount of food. Guide was very helpful and also helped with other bookings and plans. Highly recommended!”
2-hour walking food tour in Kathmandu through Indra Chowk and Kathmandu Durbar Square. All snacks included with a small group guide.
“Should definitely try this tour if you’re a foodie to get a local knowledge of what and where the locals eat! The places are ofc not the most cleanest of environments but the food is great and it’s been 2 days since and none of us have had an upset stomach or anything. Dakhsung (if I’m spelling his name correctly) was a wonderful guide and took us to places that weren’t even on gmaps. Some places are literally like walking into a narnia closet, you wouldn’t know there’s a world inside a door in a small alley! We were vegetarians and there was 0 issue in getting vegetarian food!”
Kathmandu street-food crawl with an English guide, at least 5 tastings and drinks, plus a market walk through Thamel and Ason Bazar.
“The tour started off excellently, with the guide arriving well ahead of time and being very friendly. From the beginning of the walk, there was plenty of explanation given about the city and its diverse cultures, making the experience both informative and engaging. During the walk, we visited places that would otherwise be difficult for tourists to find. These hidden spots offered a unique perspective on the city and added deeper meaning to the tour. One of the highlights of the tour was tasting various local dishes. The diversity of the dishes was remarkable, and each dish had its own character that beautifully reflected the local flavors. The food was…”
Rickshaw and walking food tour in Kathmandu’s Thamel: taste momo, pani puri, masala chai, shop local markets with guide Deepak.
“Our food tour guide, Deepak, was very kind and always willing to answer our questions. His explanations of the local dishes were clear and informative. After the tour, he even sent us the names of all the foods we had tasted, which helped us remember and better understand what we had experienced during the journey. It was a thoughtful touch that made the tour even more meaningful.”
Join a 2-hour Kathmandu food crawl to Ason Bazar with Santosh. Try Newari classics like yomari and samay baji for $28.
“Santosh was a really great guide who not only showed me amazing food spots frequented by locals, but also gave me lots of information about Kathmandu and Nepal. We tried multiple local foods with a great variety. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try something new and expand their food horizons.”
Kathmandu’s Thamel on a rickshaw food-and-shopping loop: guided tastings, tea and coffee breaks, fair-trade souvenirs, and bargaining help for $28.
“The foodie walking tour weaves through lively alleys around Thamel, stopping off for various treats like steaming momos, spicy samosas, fresh cane juice and the delicate Panipuri. Deepak was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing the rich history of typical Nepalese cuisine. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes. As a title though, it is a bit confusing as it is not ‘all’ part of the tour, though it can be arranged. Deepak showed some shops separate to the rest of the group who left after we finished the food. Come with an idea of what you want to buy.”
A 3-hour Kathmandu street food walking tour from Thamel to Asan and beyond, with a local guide, tastings, coffee, and bottled water for $15.
“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”
Private half-day Kirtipur tour from Kathmandu with temple stops, Newari lunch, and included entrance fees plus pickup and drop-off.
“I really liked this half-day trip to Kirtipur. You can admire Newari architecture and enjoy the traditional Newari-style lunch. The ancient Buddhist stupa is exceptional. Our tour guide was great.”
Taste Kathmandu street food in Thamel with guide Suresh: momo, Newari dishes, lassi, panipuri, and warm jalebi in 2 hours.
“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!”
