Top 7 Thamel Tours in Kathmandu

1.Wood Carving Workshop with Local Artisan (Thamel)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

Hands-on Kathmandu wood carving in Thamel. Learn chiseling techniques with artisan Hera, create a take-home piece in 3 hours.

“I booked this in the off season so ended up getting a one on one class. It was so fun and the teacher was very kind and encouraging. I would definitely recommend giving this a go. Its a fun new skill to try and you get to take home a beautiful and personal souvenir at the end!”

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2.Wood Carving Workshop with Local Artisan (Thamel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $45Top rated

Learn Nepali wood carving in Thamel with a local artisan, practice chiseling and detailing, and take home your own artwork in 3 hours.

“I did this with my two children (aged 15 and 13) and it was fantastic. For the 3 of us there were 2 people showing us what to do. Kind, patient and fun. Set in the hub of activity and we all created a great memory too. Thanks.”

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3.Half Day Cooking Class in Thamel with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Thamel cooking class with a local market stop. Shop spices, cook 4 Nepalese and Newari dishes including momos, then eat fresh.

“We had so much fun learning about Nepalese culture and food! It was very interactive and the girls were so kinds and nice!! I would definitely recommend going here :))”

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4.Guided Food/ Drink Tasting walking Tour in Thamel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $28

Guided Thamel food walk in Kathmandu with Newari bites like momo, chatamari, sel roti, lassi, street snacks, and jalebi. $28.

“Great evening with Mr suresh, walking through the busy streets of Kathmandu. Tried some of the street foods and local drinks. Got to taste 5/6 types of foods; i found momo and chhoila the most delicious. Lassi at the end was good too.”

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5.About 3-hour Cooking Class Experience near Thamel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

A 3-hour cooking class near Thamel in Kathmandu, where you pick 3 Nepali dishes, cook with local chefs, and eat what you make.

“Esperienza molto bella! Mi sono divertito tanto, la cucina nepalese é ottima.”

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6.About 3-hour Cooking Class Experience near Thamel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $32

3-hour Nepali cooking class near Thamel. Choose any three dishes like dal bhat, momos, chatamari, and more, then eat together.

“Esperienza molto bella! Mi sono divertito tanto, la cucina nepalese é ottima.”

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7.Thamel Rickshaw tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $14Best value

A 4-hour private Thamel rickshaw tour through Ason Market, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Shree Gha Stupa, plus an optional $5 street food challenge.

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