Book your own private tour guide in Sri Lanka

Whatever your passion, there’s a private guide who’s perfect for you. Our Sri Lanka tour guides can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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19 Private Guides in Sri Lanka

Anoj
Flexible
I speak: English • Sinhala
(37 review)
Nilantha
Nature Lover
I speak: Sinhala • English
(15 review)
Umair
Local Foodie | Wanderlust
I speak: English • Hindi • Sinhala • Tamil
(19 review)
Deshan
The Adventurous Hiker
I speak: English • Sinhala • العربية • Hindi
(31 review)
Sam
The Travel Buddy
I speak: Deutsch • English • Hindi • Sinhala • Tamil
(12 review)
Dilshan
Hospitality friendly 😁
I speak: English • Sinhala
(11 review)
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Chaminda Roshan
The Expert Tour Guide
I speak: English • Sinhala
(16 review)
Chandana
The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
I speak: English • Sinhala
(12 review)
Dulshan
The Foodie Explorer
I speak: English • Sinhala • Tamil
(108 review)
Priyantha
A friend
I speak: English • Sinhala
(28 review)
Charith
Fun Nature Loving Adventure Tourism Pro
I speak: English • Sinhala
(8 review)
Mohamed Faizal
Tour Guide Lecturer
I speak: English • Tamil • Sinhala
(1 review)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Sri Lanka like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

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Buddhima
The Journey Unraveler
I speak: English • Sinhala
(259 review)
Supun Tharaka
"I fulfill your wishes"
I speak: English • Sinhala
(8 review)
Chandika Nuwan
Multicultural Expert
I speak: English • Sinhala
(21 review)
Muditha
The Foodie Photographer
I speak: English • Sinhala
(53 review)
Khasim
The Gourmet Storyteller
I speak: English • Sinhala
(7 review)
Deegoda
Guided by a Couple
I speak: العربية • English • Sinhala • Français • Deutsch • Español • Italiano • Português • 日本語 • Hindi • Tamil • Korean • Русский
(5 review)

10 tips from our private guides in Sri Lanka

Curated byDeegoda, Anoj and 17 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Sri Lanka!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

eric
About local Deegoda
19 February 2025
Exciting tour

Very nice tour lead by Degoda. It was a food tour but he mixt it with some cultural things . He is always full of energy and seems to know everybody in the street and market,then you are welcome everywhere by warm smiles.

Laurel
About local Priyantha
3 February 2025
Fantastic Local Tour

This food market tour with Priyantha was excellent and exactly what I was looking for. We walked through the Pettah neighborhood and market and stopped along the way to try something or look at a cultural site. Priyantha was a great guide and would definitely recommend for others!

Martin
About local Buddhima
31 January 2025
Great food and thoroughly enjoyable

Me and my wife really enjoyed our food tour with Buddhima. We had asked her to take us to places that served food with a spice level the locals eat, and she really delivered. The food was delicious and Buddhimas company and our conversations with her throughout the tour was a highlight of our stay in Sri Lanka. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Kandy.

Guides in Sri Lanka

Enjoy the company of a local private guide who has spent most of its life living in Sri Lanka. No one knows the place quite like your guide! They will give you the best insights and tips to explore the hidden gems that this unique island has to offer. Discover the various attractions, activities and sights that no other mainstream travel journals include. Being with a local guide, you are bound to have a truly local experience, which you will never forget!

Sri Lanka, as a country, is truly diverse in terms of what it has to offer. From traditions, to cultures, to cuisines and to its scenic views, visitors are always in a for a treat! But you should know what and where to look for, and this is where your Sri Lanka private guides can help you. They will know the exact spots to get the best views and the right places to savor the best local delicacies. They will also share their knowledge on each attraction that’s sure to leave you awestruck! Who knows, they might even have a personal story to share that relates to certain attractions.

And let your private guides in Sri Lanka know of your preferences. Accordingly, they will be able to put together a personalized tour that will ensure you have the best vacation in the island anyone could possibly have! Your private guide is very flexible and can accommodate to almost all your requests. They will ensure everything is taken care of and all you will need to worry about is having fun.

Your private guides in Sri Lanka can also suggest the best tours that you could be part of. They will make sure you are well prepared and make arrangements for transport too. This will allow you to have a hassle-free vacation leaving you to not worry about anything at all. There’s no better way to experience a country like a true local!

Guides in Sri Lanka