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18 Private Guides in Sri Lanka

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)
Nilantha
Nature Lover
I speak: English • සිංහල
(15 reviews)
Chaminda Roshan
The Expert Tour Guide
I speak: English • සිංහල
(16 reviews)
Deshan
The Adventurous Hiker
I speak: العربية • English • हिन्दी • සිංහල
(32 reviews)
Priyantha
A friend
I speak: English • සිංහල
(31 reviews)
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Dulshan
The Foodie Explorer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(115 reviews)
Mohamed Faizal
Tour Guide Lecturer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(2 reviews)
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)

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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    Chandana & 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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    Deshan & 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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Chandika Nuwan
Multicultural Expert
I speak: English • සිංහල
(21 reviews)
Chandana
The History Buff, addicted to authentic Sri Lankan food and interested in gems
I speak: English • සිංහල
(14 reviews)
Muditha
The Foodie Photographer
I speak: English • සිංහල
(54 reviews)
Siva
I'm a Nature Lover
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(11 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)

10 tips from our private guides in Sri Lanka

Curated byDilshan, Deegoda and 16 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

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.

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