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See & Eat Like a Nepalese
Trip Info
Duration
1 Days
Trek Region
Kathmandu
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
1,400m
Group Size
1 - 10
Grade
Easy trekking involves gentle, well-marked trails with minimal climbs, perfect for beginners or those seeking a relaxed adventure in nature.
Activity Per Day
4 - 5
Meals
Lunch and Dinner
Activity
Food Tour
Accomodation
Hotels in Nepal range from budget-friendly to luxury, offering modern amenities like Wi-Fi, hot water, and comfortable rooms.
Transportation
Scooter Ride
See & Eat Like a Nepalese-Kathmandu Food Tour is designed for culinary travelers who want to taste real Nepali food. Not only will this tour introduce you to the mouthwatering flavors of Nepal’s typical meals, but it will also lead you through the narrow alleys of Kathmandu, where culture and tradition still live. From spicy street snacks to rich vegan dishes, we have created a tour sampling only authentic local foods that represent the true identity of Nepal.
Youthful, knowledgeable local guides will take you to secret food spots in Kathmandu and family-run hole-in-the-wall restaurants that epitomize authenticity and are not typically featured in guidebooks or found on TripAdvisor. Our team was raised in these eateries, so they know the best places better than anyone else. During your walk with us, they will tell you stories about the history of our city as well as its traditional cuisine.
The See & Eat Like a Nepalese tour is available any time from 9 AM – 7 PM, so you can easily schedule it around the rest of your plans. In just a couple of hours, you’ll get to try some of Kathmandu’s boldest and most flavorful foods—maybe dumplings or super local flavored curries—and sample snacks that aren’t served in restaurants. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions, don’t worry. Foods in Kathmandu offer many more options.
Whether foodie, adventurer, or family, this is your perfect tour if you want to step off that thin line and be enveloped by Kathmandu the way locals do. Unique and well away from any tourist hotspots, you will get to dine in vibrant markets and picture-postcard city courtyards on sustainable leaf plates, just as locals have done for centuries.
Highlights of the See & Eat Like a Nepalese
- Visit 4 to 5 top local food spots loved by Kathmandu residents.
- Taste 10 of Nepal’s most representative foods, including street foods and traditional meals.
- Pass by some of the city’s historic local temples tucked away in Kathmandu’s markets.
- Choose any start time between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm to meet your guide, making it easy to fit this tour into your schedule.
What you can expect on this tour - See & Eat Like a Nepalese?
A Day of Local Flavors & Culture in Kathmandu
Experience Kathmandu’s vibrant food scene the authentic way, on a scooter, sampling local bites and hearing stories from a local. This privately guided culinary day tour sets off by pedaling (or scooting) through the narrow streets of Kathmandu. It can take some time to get accustomed to riding in traffic, but within a few blocks, you’ll realize it’s not as insane as you think.
Discover Kathmandu’s Hidden Food Gems
Your guide will take you to some secret street side shop stops that cook up their specialties in old traditional ways–and have often been doing so for generations. You’ll meet these locals as well and hear their stories while eating your way through juicy momos and spicy sekuwa.
Tailored to Your Tastes
One of the best parts of this tour is how flexible it is. Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or love spicy food. Your guide can cater the experience to what you like. If you Feel like trying something new, they’ll take you somewhere you’ve never been. With this tour, our guides will make sure every bite is exactly what you were hoping for.
Connect with the City—and Your Guide
In between food stops, your guide will share fascinating stories about Kathmandu’s culture, history and cuisine, giving you a richer connection to the city. Most guests say it feels like they’re exploring with a local friend, experiencing how people live, work and eat at a relaxed pace & getting insider tips that you can only get from someone who’s from here.
Hidden Coffee & Sweet Endings
En route, take a time out for a coffee in the hidden local café, a favorite among the residents of Kathmandu. Finish it with some sweet Nepali dessert that will make your day/events memorable with flavor and warmth for the rest of your life. If you really want something out of the tourist books – this tour is it.
See & Eat Like a Nepalese
Itinerary & Experience
Have a look at the itinerary below to learn what you will do with your local host during this immersive scooter ride in Kathmandu. You can adjust the itinerary to suit your interests and choose your start time from 9 am to 7 pm.
Meeting point
Between 9 am and 7 pm, Your English-speaking tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotel or any location of your choice.
Safety First
Before you get going, don’t worry as your guide will give a quick and informative tutorial on how to ride a scooter, as well as some practice time so you become familiar with your wheels before starting the tour.
Explore Kathmandu Like a Local
Ride on the back of your guide’s scooter and see Kathmandu from the most exhilarating vantage point, right behind your local leader. We’ll ride through hidden backstreets and lively main streets that few visitors ever make it to.
Authentic Street Food Stops
After 10-15 minutes of riding, we’ll pull into our first stop, a street food vendor known and favored by Nepali themselves. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the uniquely Nepali dishes that don’t typically make it onto the radar of most tourists. Momo, Nepali-style Chow-mein and Sekuwa, a traditional barbecue, are included, and you can learn how to eat like a local. Each bite is served with stories and insights into the local culture from your guide.
Coffee in a Hidden Gem
Afterward, when you have tasted the food, we will head to one of Kathmandu’s hidden coffee shops, which serves unforgettable coffee where you can relax and sip on some of the best brews in town.
Sweet Ending
To finish it off, we will have a traditional Nepalese dessert, a sweet that is so well known amongst the people here and has never failed to leave a memory in their taste buds. And with that, you should get a complete take on what Nepali is.
End of Tour & Return
After having an amazing day full of flavors and experiences, your guide will drop you at your hotel with a final goodbye, hopefully with lots of memories and a good experience. Best wishes for the rest of the adventure in Nepal.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and -off.
- Tasting 10 different local dishes.
- Price of tour includes all the food and drinks during the tour.
- An English speaking guide.
- Private transfer.
What's Excluded
- Monuments entry fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Tips and gratitude provided to staff.
Top Reasons To Book This One Day Experience Tour
10 Local Flavors: Experience 10 Authentic Nepalese meals like momo, Chaumin, Pani Puri, Lassi, Newari items, and many more hand-picked foods from us for a real taste of Kathmandu.
Personalized Experience: The itinerary can be tailored to your interests and dietary requirements.
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: We provide hotel-to-hotel service so you can start your Kathmandu tour and finish your Kathmandu biking or scootering experience in the comfort of your hotel lobby.
Explore Like a Local: Discover Kathmandu’s vibrant streets and narrow back alleys as we ride around town on our bikes or scooters.
Hidden Spots & Vendors: Find hidden places and small food stalls that you wouldn’t spot on your own without walking by them with a local. Those are the places where locals really eat.
Storytelling Guide: Hear great stories about the city, its history, and its culture from passionate local guides.
Coffee at a Secret Spot: Coffee in Kathmandu and an experience that’s most authentic to the place. Stop by at a café much loved by locals.
Sweet Finale: Desserts you won’t forget easily. Sweet, syrupy Nepali desserts to end your walk on a sugar high.
Join our Fixed Departure Group Trips
Our fixed group tours are thoughtfully scheduled and offer specific departure dates, providing a fantastic opportunity for both solo traveler and groups to come together. Join other guests on a memorable journey and share in the adventure of a lifetime!
Ready to create your perfect adventure? Use our trip planner to customize your itinerary and schedule according to your preferences. We’re here to help you tailor every detail to fit your unique needs.
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