Kathmandu Heritage Tour

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  • Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Monkey Temple on a guided half-day heritage walking tour.
  • Walk through Kathmandu's local neighbourhoods and discover temples, shrines and everyday cultural life.
  • Climb the traditional staircase to Swayambhunath Stupa and enjoy panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley, weather permitting.
  • Discover the former royal courtyards of Hanuman Dhoka and learn about traditional Newar art, architecture and history.
  • Visit the Natural History Museum when open and explore Kathmandu's cultural and natural heritage with a knowledgeable guide.
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Discover Kathmandu's living heritage on a guided half-day walking tour through local neighbourhoods, temples and historic squares. Meet your guide in Thamel and walk to Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey Temple, a hilltop Buddhist site with views across Kathmandu Valley. Climb its traditional staircase and learn about local stories, religious traditions and daily life. Visit the nearby Natural History Museum when open, then explore Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), known for historic royal courtyards, pagoda-style temples and intricate Newar craftsmanship. Both Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square are monument zones within the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Valley World Heritage property. This cultural walking tour is ideal for travellers who want to discover Kathmandu on foot.

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Kathmandu Heritage Tour
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Kathmandu Heritage Tour
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4.4 / 5
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4.8
Itinerary
4.6
Quality of transfer
4.6
Value for money
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The driver and guide were excellent. The guide explained the history of the place in an interesting way and showed us around the various points of the place. I recommend this tour for visiting the various UNESCO sites in Kathmandu.

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The feeling that you go back in time. It was a nice experience and I really appreciate the history of Nepal. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating

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Very good! The tour guide Mr. Kari is professional and humorous. Although some attractions were closed due to the distance of the hotel and it was Saturday, being able to visit the Royal Palace Square and Monkey Temple was the biggest gain.

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A good walking of 10km! Visited the Dabur square, museum and Monkey Temple. It is worth doing this tour as it also passes through local areas, enabling one to see the local lifestyle and culture. A good calorie burning tour!

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Tour was okay, guide was rather nice and took me around to see lots of places. However, on the pricier side for Kathmandu, may want to consider finding a local licensed guide.

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I realized that Nepal is an underrated country. You can find a lot of beautiful heritage sites like ancient temples and architecture. I really enjoyed exploring Kathmandu. Kuddos to my guide, Pabi.

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It was my first time to come to Kathmandu. I visited different temples and markets in Kathmandu and finally had an Indian meal. The tour guide was very attentive and it was worth participating!

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Azan was a perfect guide. I thought I was gonna be with a group but it was an exclusive trip for me. It was perfect for my birthday bonanza. He could explain all my questions about history in English and even small talks about Nepal and other things. I felt good traveling with him. I could feel the positive energy. I was very satisfied thanks Azan. He was also good at taking photos. Complete package. I highly recommend his service. 10/10

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Excellent customer service - there was some initial miscommunication but their customer service recovery team was fast and efficient - highly recommended tour

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Review for: Walking Tour in Kathmandu

Guide Shree was a great guy first and foremost, he took me to have nice pomegranate juice and also at the end of the trip we went to a local dal baht place for lunch. On the flip side, no one joined the tour so it was not fun just by myself, guide was constantly on the phone as he was supposedly dealing with an airport crises of another tour. I ended up self walking half the time. The two locations were great to visit but having to pay for the entrances ourselves again (which I have already known) makes the tour a bit over valued. If I had known all these in advanced I would probably not have joined.

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  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, as this Kathmandu heritage tour includes local streets, uneven paths and stairs leading to Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. Bring drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses and cash in Nepalese rupees for entrance fees and personal expenses. Dress modestly when visiting religious sites and follow your guide's advice on local customs. Avoid feeding the monkeys. Bring a camera for Kathmandu Valley views and historic architecture. Museum visits are subject to opening hours, public holidays and unexpected closures. Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early.

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