3 Market Tours in Kathmandu to Build a Day Around

1.Kathmandu Secret Food Crawl & Local Market Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Chhaya Devi Complex for a two-hour walk through Ason Bazar and nearby lanes. Expect at least five foods and drinks, including Newari dishes and local street snacks. Guides such as Santosh explain the food, customs, religion, and daily life along the way.

“It was great! A funny & friendly guide who tells you interesting things about the market, the people and of corse the delicious food - 5 Stars plus 👍👍👍 also for the momos and samosas 😋😋😋”

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2.Kathmandu Food Crawl & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $25Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Chhaya Center in Thamel for a two-hour food walk toward Ason Bazar. Expect at least five local foods and drinks, tucked-away eateries, market scenes, and cultural background. Guides may include Santosh, Manoj, or Namaste.

“What a fab way to start myNepal visit with a walk through the streets of Kathmandu and enjoy some ‘most delicious’ food. We found places that only a local would know about and tried a wide selection of savory and sweet treats. All were very tasty! Can highly recommend this tour. Information and most delicious!”

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3.Best Nepali Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $30

Join a small Nepali cooking class in Thamel with a local market visit, hands-on preparation, snacks, and a full meal. Ingredients are included, and vegetarian or vegan menus can be requested. The class lasts about three hours and accepts up to eight people.

“We were four persons this day. Not room for any more in the small kitchen. A nice morning although it was a bit stressful and more like putting ingredients togheter, than a schooling.”

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