Local Bazaar Walking Tour in Kathmandu with Professional Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Gain a deeper understanding of Nepal's history and culture as you walk the streets of the Old Asan Bazaar with a private guide on this walking tour. Learn about the impressive design of the city's "Chhen" (private mansion), discover the significance of historical sites, admire handmade crafts sold at the market in Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaars. By walking the same paths that the locals do, you will be genuinely immersed in the Old Asan lifestyle.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended
Please bring at least 1 liter of drinking water per person
Not recommended for participants age of 75+
Kindly provide us the name of Hotel inside Kathmandu city ring road for pick up and drop off service. Pick up from hotels located at outside of ring road will charge addition.
What To Expect
Asan
After pickup at your Kathmandu hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, head with your private guide to the Old Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaar, two bazaars in the historic section of Kathmandu. These markets make up one of the busiest marketplaces in the Kathmandu Valley. Follow your guide on a walk along the narrow alleyways of Asan to see how modern life mixes with the ancient architecture of the area. Hear about Old Asan and Indra Chowk's history from your guide as you pass by renowned sites. Indra Chowk is an area lined with residential neighborhoods and bustling local markets selling fruit, vegetables, spices and stunning wares made of brass, bronze and copper.
With your guide, continue exploring the area of Newroad Indrachok, Packed with colorful shops and stalls, Indra Chowk is a centuries-old market area. There’s a wide range of places for produce, aromatic spices, and textiles, plus a specialist market selling beads, bangles, and ornaments for traditional Nepali weddings. Temples include Seto Machhendranath, with its intricate wood carvings, and Aakash Bhairav guarded by lion statues. Street food stands serve up fried momo dumplings. Your tour ends with a private transfer back to your Kathmandu hotel.
Options
Local Bazaar Walking Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Walking Sightseeing
Expert Tour Guide
Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Personal expenses
Insurance
Lunch
Entrance Fees (If required; either most of local area doesn't required the entry fees.)
Tips for Guide and Driver
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great introduction to...
Tania C,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great introduction to Kathmandu. Bharat was a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended to anyone.
A great way to get to know Kathmandu's markets.
Karen S,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
History at its finest
S8970SFmeganp,Apr 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour to get a better idea of the area we are staying in including the sights, culture and history. However, what we got was much more than that. We were greeted at our hotel by our guide Ramesh at our hotel. Ramesh graciously waited while we were a few minutes late, then started us on an amazing tour into the older part, down to the old palace and back to the newer part. Ramesh was friendly and fun with loads of knowledge and the ability to speak many languages. We are very happy we booked this experience and had Ramesh as our guide.
Great morning!
Barb1964bn,Nov 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Krishna, our guide was lovely and was very patient with us stopping to shop every few steps!!! Kathmandu Durbar Square was amazing and Krishna was very informative. a great morning and lunch. Well worth it!!!!
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