Experience
Free Tour Kathmandu is the first of its kind in the Kathmandu Valley. While other walking tours exist, this is the only one that provides a free glimpse of the highlights of Kathmandu, led and narrated by a dedicated tour guide with decades of experience. Winding through the heart of the old centre, the tour encompasses iconic temples, stupas, monasteries, palaces and local Newar architecture.
Departing from just outside the Garden of Dreams at 9:00 and 14:00 daily, the tour passes through southern Thamel via Kathesimbhu Stupa and Buddhist monasteries, then enters local streets towards Indra Chowk market. From there, the tour passes around Durbar Square and through a sleepy Newar neighbourhood towards the local cremation centre near the sacred Vishnumati River.
Crossing the river, the tour passes through Swoyambhunath suburb and finishes at the top of picturesque Monkey Temple. Your guide will either walk you back to Thamel or direct you to a bus or taxi.
Trip Highlights
Stops along the way
Reviews
Out of over 350+ reviews on TripAdvisor, 97% rate the Free Walking Tour as ‘Excellent’ or (86% ‘Very Good’).
“Previous visitors have come from a wide range of countries and have included both ‘first timers’ and seasoned travellers to Nepal.”
Note & Practical
Please confirm prior to joining: The Free Walking Tour is tips‑based — you award the guide for their time and experience. Please show up at the Garden of Dreams 5‑10 minutes before start.
Monkey Temple entrance: NPR 200 per person (not included, payable on the spot). Bring small cash for refreshments like lassi or souvenirs.
Namaste 🙏
Glances of the route
