Want to see the best of Colombo? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Colombo!
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Kandy and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Galle and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Ready to taste the best food in Colombo? 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 Colombo.
Experience Colombo in a day with a local host! From starting with bananas in the Pettah market and finishing with a tuk-tuk ride to a local bar, you’ll be wondering where to start with all the incredible things there are to do in Colombo in 24 hours! Below you can see just what to do in Colombo in a day to find the best-kept secrets. Morning: Breakfast and a bike ride Refresh your day with a strong cup of coffee and breakfast in the park! Then hop on a bike or set off on foot to explore the hidden gems of Colombo. See the Golden Buddha or cycle through the scenic mosques. If you’re a history buff, you may like to explore Independence Square or discover the jail cell of the last King of Sri Lanka. There are plenty of beautiful squares and quiet streets to stop for a snack or explore the local shops. Afternoon: Lunch and a street food tour Do as the locals do! Have lunch on the go from the amazing street food carts found throughout the city. Start with the samosas and go on a quest for the best string hoppers in Colombo. Try the pickled fruits and cassava chips, drink milk tea at a tiny street side café or hang out and relax in a beautiful park. Take a nap beneath a shady tree after a picnic of bananas and winter melon candy. Evening: Dinner and drinks Colombo is beautiful at night! With plenty of themed bars and live music to dance the night away, you’ll have an unforgettable evening! After a delicious dinner of kottu or lamprais in a casual street side restaurant, you may like to have a refreshing beer in a quirky local bar or hit the beachfront clubs.
What other travelers love about our local experts
Sue
About local
1 August 2025
Fantastic street food tour
We had such an awesome experience with Deegoda the communication was fantastic from the start with lots of helpful information and confirmation he was on the way to pick us up.
Deegoda arrived right on time picking us up from our hotel in his tuk tuk.
Deegoda is full of energy with a great smile and sense of humour, immediately making us feel welcome, he also has a wealth of knowledge about the local food and culture.
All the foods we tasted were delicious and Deegoda went out of his way to find particular foods he wanted us to experience.
What really stood out to us the most was his interaction with the local people, there was so much laughter and smiles and genuine connection, it is a tour we will remember for a long time.
Please do not hesitate to book this tour with Deegoda he is an awesome person and guide
The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food
Omar
About local
16 July 2025
Excellent food tour with Deegoda
We had an excellent food tour with a very friendly, knowledgeable guide, Deegoda. He made us try food which we would not have known to try otherwise and we enjoyed trying some fruits while getting a tour through the fruit and vegetable market. Would highly recommend booking him, and I would without hesitation book him again on a future trip to Colombo!
The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food
Wendy
About local
14 July 2025
Fun day in Negombo
I had such a fun day exploring Negombo with Deegoda in his tuktuk. Despite it being the end of my trip, where I had already tried a lot of things he managed to find some new foods for me. He is very engaging, a super guide, chatty and very informative. Seeing the back alleys of the more rural areas was fascinating and a very enjoyable end to my time in Sri Lanka.
Negombo Delight: A Cultural, Culinary, and Scenic Day Tour
Wendy
About local
2 July 2025
Interesting morning in Colombo.
My daughter and I thorough enjoyed our Colombo food tour with Muditha. Communication and arrangements were easy. The tour was well paced, interesting information and we tasted a great selection of local dishes. Muditha is a great host.
