Kathmandu Rickshaw Tour: Explore Vibrant Streets

Experience Kathmandu like a local on this guided rickshaw tour through the lively streets of Nepal’s vibrant capital. This tour offers a relaxed way to soak in the myriad of sights, sounds, and smells that define this intriguing city. Your journey begins in the evening at Hotel Marshyangdi, where you’ll meet your driver and guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thamel - Thamel is the starting point of the tour. A vibrant tourist centre, it has everything from hotels to restaurants to shops, spa, clubs, you name it. You will board your rickshaw at Thamel and continue to Asan.
  • Asan - Located in the heart of Kathmandu, Asan is a historic marketplace where you can find virtually anything you want,…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Durbar Square included
  • Rickshaw hire included
  • Friendly local guide and driver
  • Tips on what else to see, do, and eat
  • Explore laneways and backstreets of Kathmandu
  • Visit atmospheric temples and Buddhist Sigal Shrine
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • Local Impact: By joining this tour, you are actively contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage through entrance fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • Local Impact: In Kathmandu, despite the predominance of modern motorbikes and cars,…
Location
Hotel Marshyangdi
Chaksibari Marg
Hotel Marshyangdi, Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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_c6304sv
Mar 3, 2026
good tour - Our guide, Bini, was very kind and we learned a lot of things. Even though I don't speak much English, he explained things to me in an easy-to-understand way using apps. I had a great time taking photos, listening to explanations, and drinking tea. I'd like to thank everyone involved.
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U4204anpennys
Feb 13, 2026
Short walking tour of palace and markets in Kathmandu. - Rata was excellent. Would recommend her to others. Friendly, good pace and she was happy to answer questions.
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Emmamu2405hg
Dec 8, 2025
A great way to see the city by night! - It was a great night time tour with Bini, seeing some of the hidden gems of Themal and beyond. I got to see some great sites and experience the fast pace of a rickshaw.
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38libbye
Nov 28, 2025
Highly Recommend!! - Amazing way to see Kathmandu! I loved the whole experience. Got to try some delicious tea and lassi too. Sheena was a fantastic tour guide and knew so much history. Highly recommend!!
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Alimk1857bd
Nov 16, 2025
A great intro to Kathmandu - I had a great time on this tour. Exploring Kathmandu by night on a rickshaw was a really fun and interesting way to see the city, and it showed me places I probably wouldn’t have found on my own. The atmosphere in the evening was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it was fascinating to see the temples and squares in a totally different light. My guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions – which made the experience even better. Overall, an enjoyable way to discover Kathmandu.
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O2887uutommyp
Nov 16, 2025
Excellent Morning - Great way to get a feel of Kathmandu. Shreejan was incredibly informative and great company. With the visits to Kathmandu Durbar Square and taxi the Monkey Temple included, it certainly felt as if it was more than worth the money. Great experience especially for newcomers to Kathmandu.
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Traceysf9692ts
Nov 15, 2025
Super alternative view of the iconic city locations - Great few hours experienced Old city and Durban square at night time. Our guide was great. Very knowledgeable. Shared some local insights we would not have seen if exploring on our own. Traffic was a bit crazy but our guide adapted the tour to make the most of our experience. Would highly recommend for something a bit different to do here
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Bradleyn52
Nov 2, 2025
Great introduction to Kathmandu and its culture - Yogi provided a great tour, knowledgeable, funny, and engaged in great conversation learning from me as much as i learned from him. Rickshaw pilot was great, navigating the streets with deft precision! thoroughly enjoyed seeing this area of Kathmandu at night
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495nikhata
Jan 13, 2026
Rickshaw tour - Lovely to experience kathmandu in the evening and by rickshaw. Guide was very knowledge and informative. Enjoyed learning the history and seeing old kathmandu as well. Dunbar square was a highlight.
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Suparnak2014
Dec 12, 2025
Wonderful cultural and fun experience - The tour was a great experience and a wonderful way to know Thamel and Durbar Square if you are new to Nepal. The rickshaw ride itself is so safe and the driver is a very jovial and supportive person. The tour guide is wonderful - she is chirpy, talkative and full of wonderful stories about Kathmandu and the culture. She gives you time to roam around personally too, and answers any questions. Durbar square is a beautiful place even at night - lively, cultural, and not very touristy - you get to see a slice of how locals in Kathmandu spend their weekends. Highly recommend.
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From $36
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).