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Top 5 tours in Kandy
Make your stay in Kandy complete with these things to do
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The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food
233 reviews
3 hours | food tours | Kandy
Ready to taste the best food in Kandy? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Kandy.
Embark on a Sigiriya Rock day trip outside of Kandy where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective. Give yourself the gift of a Sigiriya Rock day trip with a local - it’s a must-do!
Sri Lanka is all about nature and hiking the sacred summit of Adam's Peak encloses some of the best natural sights, including a one of a kind sunrise that you can catch from the top! Join me for a 2 day private adventure full of thrilling outdoor activities with a visit to a tea plantation included.
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Kandy to explore Nuwara Eliya with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Ella is known as a MUST visit mountain village in Sri Lanka. Embark on a two day journey that includes breathtaking views and fantastic walks through tea plantations to temples and waterfalls. And as a grand finale, enjoy a one of a kind view from the top of the Ella Rock!
"Fantastic evening with Buddhima, with a wonderful warm welcome to Kandy right from the start. She is so full of knowledge about Kandy and Sri Lanka and we had time for really in depth conversations too, which we loved. And then there was the food! So much and so delicious - the experience at the fruit stall was especially entertaining! We cannot recommend Buddhima highly enough (and this is from 2 off-duty guides on holiday who know what it takes and really respect what a high quality experience we received :) )"
"Buddimas lovely personality shines through and totally makes this a worthwhile trip. Great insight into the town and country and she is FUN too! "
JulianAbout local BuddhimaKandy, December 22, 2024
5.0
The best tour & tour guide in Kandy!
"My friend and I booked the 10 Tastings of Kandy tour with Buddhima, and it was perfect from start to finish. Buddhima is absolutely lovely, joyful, and happily answered all of our questions about Kandy & Sri Lanka. The food we tried was amazing - and there was SO MUCH that we ended up taking some away for the next day as we just couldn't eat everything! Do not hesitate to book this tour, or any tour, with Buddhima!"
"Buddhima is a fun and enthusiastic guide who enjoys sharing her love for her country and the food it has to offer. The tour focused on 4 different food stops, and we tried multiple food items at each. Buddhima was able to cater the tour easily to my dietary requirements - I certainly didn’t leave hungry! She was happy to answer all the questions we had about her country, and was very easy to chat with. We felt like we’d made a friend in Sri Lanka! Also she has the most infectious wonderful laugh! She’s a fantastic guide, don’t hesitate to book. "
"Buddhima provided a fascinating into Kandy, showing not only the tourist highlights but sharing an insight into aspects of the city we would not have discovered. Buddhima was an excellent guide, who was keen to tailor the day to our needs. The day was informative but also fun. We very much enjoyed Buddhima's company. Highly recommended."
"What an absolute delight Buddhima is. she was so helpful and accommodating and could not do enough for us. We were Introduced to some of the best food in Kandy and ended up having such a fun night with nightcaps at a Local bar. She also gave us all the local secrets we needed to discover the city the next day. Wish she could come to Ella with us. "
TraceyAbout local BuddhimaKandy, February 25, 2024
5.0
A must do in Kandy
"Buddhima was amazing. The tour was so much fun and we got to try so many foods we would not have thought to try and visit so many places that we would have just walked past. We learnt so much about Sri Lanka and Kandy and just had a great time overall. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone visiting Kandy."
"We loved our food tour with Buddhima! Buddhima was a wonderful guide, lovely to chat to her and experience Kandy with all her insight and knowledge. We went to places we would never have tried by ourselves. Highlights were the ladies street food market, the fruit and veg market and the prison! We were just sad we couldn’t manage to eat everything, start hungry! Thank you Buddhima, we loved meeting you!"
"We loved this tour. Buddhima is a very informed guide and it's certainly true that she loves to laugh! We did this tour towards the end of our Sri Lankan holiday as we felt that we had experienced too much 'tourist' food and not enough of the true local specialities. Our appetites were more than satisfied with visits to a food court run by a local collective, the fruit & vegetable market and various local restaurants/food stalls. I totally recommend this tour for anyone who likes food, authenticity and good humour."
Private & Personalized Tours in Kandy with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Kandy, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Kandy spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Kandy.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Kandy, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Kandy awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Kandy, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Kandy. Get ready to explore like a local!
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