Free walking tours in Kathmandu

We very much enjoyed the food places Manoj showed us!

Best tour to discover ancient kathmandu. Best guide who is letting us to understand the foundation of the ancient kathmandu. Convincing thoughts, evidence and knowledge. It's not easy to become such a knowledgeable person. Fascinating history of kathmandu is still waiting for rediscovered. Yadab is Gem. Our heartfelt thanks to his knowledge. Our respect goes to the Ajima of kathmandu, Matriarchal footprints of ancient kathmandu. Highly recommend.

very informative trip about funeral customs that are very different to western practice

Santosh was very kind and patient. Waited for us and explained lots of details. It was a good experience overall

Yadab was incredibly knowledgeable about his topic. This was one of the best tour I have done in my life. Extremely entertaining, informative. His understanding and style of story telling massive impressive. First class experience. Highly recommend.

Manoj was an amazing tour guide. He had so much knowledge to share about many aspects of Nepal, and could answer all my questions. The food was delicious, I'm quickly falling in love with Nepal, the food, the people, the culture. Thank you for sharing with me.

We had a wonderful walking tour with Yadab. We had just arrived to Kathmandu, so Yadab gave us our very first cultural introduction to the city, its people, their beliefs and deities. We found the matriarchal/patriarchal duality extremely interesting, Yadab has a great knowledge and he is very kind to share it. We particularly enjoyed that this was a walking tour different from the regular touristy ones, and it helped a lot in our understanding of the many temples spread around the city, as we later walked on our own, looking for the many details Yadab taught us. We highly recommend it!

I don't have enough words to praise Yadab's knowledge. Encyclopedia of Culture, history and tradition. Highly recommended.

Knowledgeable and professional guide. Highly recommended

I can't judge Yadab's knowledge in right way. Masterclass. Highly academic. Super friendly. Super wise. Best way to discover the soul of ancient Kathmandu with it's matriarch footprints. Highly recommend.

Loved the tour and all the information Manoj gave! Not only was it a food tour but he also provided a list with tips and to do’s in Kathmandu.

Had a great time on the tour with Manoj he is a very nice guy and easy to talk to, answers all the questions he can and teaches you a lot about Nepali food and lifestyle. And being taken to food spots you wouldn’t find unless you knew they were there is a massive bonus, on top of how good the food is! Definitely recommend!

Great guide, kind, takes good pictures but his english is hard to understand

SUJAN es un gran guía y una bellísima persona, siempre sonriente y a la escucha de todas las dudas. El templo de Pashupatinath es uno de los lugares más increíbles que he visitado en mi vida y con la guía y las explicaciones de Sujan es aún mejor. Explica todo de forma clara y didáctica. Quedé encantado con la compañía de Sujan, su sapiencia y el lugar os va a encantar. Os recomiendo encarecidamente esta actividad con Sujan. Gracias por todo Sujan. Sé que la vida hará que nos veamos pronto... NAMASTE

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A very informative and immersive tour! I'm grateful to have been guided by someone with lots of knowledge and experience with what we were seeing. Sure, you can go tour yourself but I would've been completely lost and confused without Kapil's guidance. Great experience!

Manoj is great tour guide, lots of knowledge and a gentleman

L'endroit est vraiment génial, ça vaut vraiment le détour. La visite avec Kapil permet de comprendre mieux ce qui se passe, c'est très intéressant. Et il est aux petits soins

Wonderful tour. Yadab is a PhD in the making and he knows a lot. The vibe was good, the stories were good. Definately stands out amongst other tours as it gives so deep understanding about tantric culture and the religion around it. Highly recommended!

A very calm and knowledgeable guide. This tour was truly special. I went on three tours, and this one became my favorite. It felt so unusual in the best way, definitely a unique experience. The guide knew all the small details of the ceremony and chose great spots so everything was clearly visible, which made a big difference.

Yadab is a very knowledgeable and professional guide with a deep understanding of the country’s history and traditions. Being a university professor really adds depth to the experience. I especially loved the part about tantric matriarchal traditions. It was fascinating and I truly felt immersed in the culture and religion. Yadab was flexible, showed us some extra spots, and happily answered all our questions. His great sense of humor made the tour very engaging. The ending with tea and a small reflection was such a warm and meaningful touch. Highly recommend!

Best thing we have done in Kathmandu. Go for it!

Nettter und sehr Informativer Guide. Er kennt sich sehr gut mit der Geschichte und den Religionen aus. Die Tempel die wir besucht haben waren alle top

The heritage walk with Mr. Yadab, and it was one of the most fascinating experiences I had in Kathmandu. I already have some knowledge about Tantra, but there are always deeper layers and questions to understand—and Mr. Yadab was excellent at explaining them with clarity, depth, and respect. He went far beyond the common misunderstandings of Tantra and gave real historical, symbolic, and spiritual context. He answered all of our questions in a very thoughtful way, especially about the temple carvings, their hidden meanings, the symbolism of Kal Bhairav, and the carvings often connected to the Kama Sutra. He explained how these images were never just decorative, but carried teachings about life, energy, protection, fertility, and the sacred feminine. From the many goddesses to the tantric symbols throughout the city, it made me realize how little most of us truly know about ancient traditions and how much depth has been lost over time. One of the most impressive parts of the walk was visiting the place connected to historical human sacrifice rituals, and hearing the context behind it rather than just sensational stories. Mr. Yadab explained these darker parts of history in a balanced and educational way, helping us understand the beliefs and social realities of those times. He also connected everything beautifully with the wider histories of Hinduism and Buddhism in Kathmandu, making the walk much more than sightseeing. If you want a guide who can answer deep questions and reveal the hidden meanings behind Kathmandu’s temples, symbols, and stories, Mr. Yadab is outstanding. Highly recommended.

The walk with Yadab was one of the best I've done thus far - he's deeply knowledgable and passionate about the topic, his English is impeccable, has has a lovely sense of humour and is full of anecdotes. Highly recommended!