Best Private Tours in Kandy

Best Private Tours in Kandy

Top 5 Tours in Kandy

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    Portrait from local Umair - Local Foodie | Wanderlust
    Portrait from local Buddhima - The Journey Unraveler
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    The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food

    245 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.

    €48.08per person
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    Portrait from local Buddhima - The Journey Unraveler
    Portrait from local Deshan - The Adventurous Hiker
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    City Escape: Kandy Classics Day Trip

    432 reviews
    8 hours | day trips | Kandy

    Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Kandy to explore classic highlights 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!

    €35.59per person
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    Portrait from local Buddhima - The Journey Unraveler
    Portrait from local Chandana - The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
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    The Ultimate Sigiriya Rock Day Trip

    490 reviews
    10 hours | day trips | 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!

    €45.43per person
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    Portrait from local Buddhima - The Journey Unraveler
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kandy

    398 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Kandy

    Want to see the best of Kandy? 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 Kandy!

    €25.74per person
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    Portrait from local Deshan - The Adventurous Hiker
    Portrait from local Chandana - The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
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    City Escape: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

    513 reviews
    10 hours | day trips | Kandy

    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!

    €38.99per person
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Experiences for every interest

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    Treasure Hunts • Arts & Crafts • Cooking...

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    Cultural Heritage • Castles • Myths & Legends...

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    Highlights & Must-sees • Tastings • Local...

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    Boat Rides • Wildlife & Nature • Day Trips...

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    Local Culture • Off-the-beaten-track • Markets...

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    Running • Hiking • Bike Tours • Stadium Tours...

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Learn about their personal stories, and find out how you can explore Kandy together

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    Chandika Nuwan
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    Chaminda Roshan
    The Expert Tour Guide
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    Chandana
    The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
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    Deegoda
    Guided by a Couple
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    Buddhima
    The Journey Unraveler
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    Deshan
    The Adventurous Hiker
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    Mohamed Faizal
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    Umair
    Local Foodie | Wanderlust
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Tours in Kandy

Kandy is a well-connected city given that it’s located in Central Sri Lanka. As such, it has so much to offer to its visitors from day trips to treks through the forests. There are several tours in Kandy that any visitor should not miss. The following are some of our favorites and we are sure you will like them too!

  • Cycling tour of tea plantation

    Kandy is nestled against vast tea plantations and hilly areas. As such, the climate is calm and cooling which calls for a cycling tour in Kandy. Cycle your way up to visit the Hantana tea plantation. There’s no better way to do it as you can enjoy the picturesque views of this hilly country along the way.

    Here, you will learn the history of tea making and be able to watch first-hand how the tea is produced. Finish off the tour with a cup of hot fresh tea available at their very own café. Sip on it as you relax against the views of the beautiful natural landscape.

  • Spice Garden Tour

    Sri Lanka is very well known for its rare collection of herbs and spices. This tour in Kandy is very popular as it gives the visitors the opportunity to explore the processing of these rare herbs that are common only in Sri Lanka.

    By the end of tour, you will not only know the several types of herbs but will have more knowledge about its practical benefits and uses that could help you in your day to day activities. Don’t miss out on the views of the serene environment and the natural landscape of the garden itself. Got more questions? Ask your local guide who will be more than willing to share more information during the tour.

  • Minneriya Safari Tour

    This tour includes a 3-hour drive from Kandy city to the top of Minneriya, home to a national park that features some amazing wildlife spectacles. Though very popular for watching elephants in their natural habitat, the park hosts various other species of birds and other large mammals too.

    You can opt to visit the park in the morning or late evening though the latter is usually recommended. That’s when you can see a larger elephant gathering. This tour in Kandy is a culmination of beautiful natural views, wildlife and a whole load of fun and thrill. Book one of the tours with your private guide to experience the tour like a true local.

  • Scenic aerial tour of Kandy

    Dare to do something totally unique? If you’re an ardent fan of Kandy’s natural landscape, why not book an aerial tour of the city to get a bird’s eye view of the city! Escape the busy city life and traffic by exploring this magical beauty from the air.

    This has got to be one truly unique Kandy tour and an unforgettable one too. The ride over the picturesque scenery of Kandy would definitely be a journey of a lifetime. You will need to book ahead in time, so let your guide know if you’re interested.

  • Highland tour - Horton Plain and Nuwara Eliya

    This Kandy tour takes you to the very popular highlands of Sri Lanka. Approximately, a 110-kilometer drive to the city of Nuwara Eliya, you will come across very scenic natural sites along the way. Take a dip in a waterfall, as you will encounter so many. Your local guide will be able to recommend the best one!

    There are several other activities that you could include to your tour. Just let your guide know of your preferences and they’ll make sure to personalize it accordingly. The city of Nuwara Eliya by itself is worth a visit and it’s called “Little England” for a reason. You’ll see why!

Private Tours in Kandy with a local

Kandy is amazing with a local! From delicious food tours to authentic day trips that discover secrets of the city, there are Withlocals private tours in Kandy that have your name written on them. With a welcoming local host leading the way, you will get to explore Kandy through the eyes of a local! Whether you are looking to sample all the rich flavors of the city or attain the skill to prepare a delicious recipe yourself, there are tours in Kandy that will complete your wish list! From Locals’ Favorite Food Tour: the 10 Tastings to SriLankan Cooking Class while exploring hidden gems, you will taste the best dishes in the city on a private tour of Kandy. Are you an explorer at heart? On a city tour of Kandy, you will discover the hidden secrets behind every turn courtesy of your local host. From the Full Day Charming Kandy Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems to Kandy’s Best Kept Secrets: Highlights & Hidden Gems, you will leave no stone unturned in a city tour of Kandy. Bring your hiking boots? There are tours in Kandy that will give you the opportunity to trek across exotic landscapes that will leave you in awe. From Hike the Adam’s Peak and Catch the Sunrise to the Amazing Waterfalls Day Trip by Tuk Tuk including Lunch, you will have the adventure of a lifetime on a guided tour of Kandy. This exotic wonderland offers plenty of opportunities to find tours of Kandy to give you an enriching experience. A Withlocals private tour is completely customizable and you can ask your local host to adjust the schedule based on your preferences!

What other travelers love about our local experts

Elisabeth
About local
19 July 2025
Attentive & experienced!

Buddhima is a very attentive host. She showed us a very nice foodcourt and took us to the market and the oldest bakery in town. Her english is perfect, so we did not have to refrase a lot , this made it a very comfortabel experience.

The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food
Wendy
About local
5 July 2025
Kandy with Buddhima

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Kandy with Buddhima. She was an outstanding guide. From our initial communications and meeting arrangements to the actual tour, the organization was perfect. She kindly accommodated our requests and patiently answered all our questions. As we had combined two tours we go to spend the whole day with her, we learnt all about the culture and history of the city, saw hidden gems off the beaten track and tasted the most delicious food and explored the local markets. A day to remember!

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kandy
Aleit
About local
Knowledgable and friendly!

Very knowledgeable, took time to show us around and super friendly. We tried things we never had before. Great tour!

The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food
Libby
About local
Holiday Highlight!

Our street food tour with Buddhima was wonderful. Buddhima is so lovely, generous and knowledgeable, it was like spending the evening with a good friend. Buddhima introduced us to lots of different foods, answered all our many questions, and shared so much about life in Sri Lanka. She also gave us some great tips for the rest of our trip. If we return to Kandy we would definitely do the tour again - there is always more food to discover - and we would recommend Buddhima as a guide without hesitation.

The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food

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