Book your own English speaking tour guide in Sri Lanka

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

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18 Private guides

Deegoda
Guided by a Couple
I speak: العربية • Deutsch • English • Español • Français • हिन्दी • Italiano • 日本語 • 한국어 • Português • Русский • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(19 reviews)
Anoj
Flexible
I speak: English • සිංහල • English • සිංහල
(41 reviews)
Chandika Nuwan
Multicultural Expert
I speak: English • සිංහල
(21 reviews)
Deshan
The Adventurous Hiker
I speak: العربية • English • हिन्दी • සිංහල
(32 reviews)
Mohamed Faizal
Tour Guide Lecturer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(2 reviews)
Chandana
The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
I speak: English • සිංහල
(14 reviews)
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Buddhima
The Journey Unraveler
I speak: English • සිංහල
(273 reviews)
Sam
The Travel Buddy
I speak: Deutsch • English • हिन्दी • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(13 reviews)
Supun Tharaka
"I fulfill your wishes"
I speak: English • සිංහල • English • සිංහල
(8 reviews)
Dilshan
Hospitality friendly 😁
I speak: English • සිංහල
(11 reviews)
Priyantha
A friend
I speak: English • සිංහල
(31 reviews)
Muditha
The Foodie Photographer
I speak: English • සිංහල
(54 reviews)
Nilantha
Nature Lover
I speak: English • සිංහල
(15 reviews)
Chaminda Roshan
The Expert Tour Guide
I speak: English • සිංහල
(16 reviews)
Siva
I'm a Nature Lover
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(11 reviews)
Dulshan
The Foodie Explorer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(115 reviews)
Umair
Local Foodie | Wanderlust
I speak: English • हिन्दी • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(19 reviews)
Hashan
Cultural Nomad, Nature Lover, and Tea Devotee
I speak: English • සිංහල
(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.

Check these unique experiences in Sri Lanka

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    Deegoda & 5 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Colombo

    4.8
    287 reviews
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    Dulshan & 4 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food

    4.7
    151 reviews
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    Umair & 3 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food

    4.9
    247 reviews
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    Mohamed Faizal & Chandana

    The Ultimate Sigiriya Rock Day Trip

    4.9
    495 reviews
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    Dulshan & 4 other locals

    City Discovery: Galle Day Trip

    4.8
    156 reviews
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    Chandika Nuwan & 3 other locals

    City Discovery: Kandy Day Trip

    4.8
    219 reviews
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    Deshan & 3 other locals

    City Escape: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

    4.9
    518 reviews
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    Chandana & 3 other locals

    City Escape: Kandy Classics Day Trip

    4.9
    437 reviews
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    Buddhima & Mohamed Faizal

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kandy

    5.0
    403 reviews
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    Buddhima

    SriLankan Curry Cooking - fun hands in cooking

    5.0
    273 reviews
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10 tips from our local guides in Sri Lanka

Curated byMuditha, Deegoda and 16 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Gayle
About local Buddhima
8 September 2025
Great communicator and knowledgeable

Geraldine
About local Sam
28 August 2025
Great day Galle Fort & Manu River Safari

We had a fabulous day out with Sam. The tour was interesting. He showed us many aspects of Sri Lanka - historical, cultural, religious and the natural world. His English was impeccable. Having a driver meant that Sam’s focus was on ensuring that we had a great day. Sam was responsive to our needs & wishes. Thank you

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About local Mohamed Faizal
18 August 2025
Great Sigiria experience!

Rasheed was a lovely host - he picked us up directly from our accommodation with a clean and comfortable car, and was very personable. Rasheed was incredibly knowledgeable about the sites we visited, and very proud that he could enrich our experience with these incredibly rich stories of Sri Lankan history.

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