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17 Private Guides in Sri Lanka

Dulshan
The Foodie Explorer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(112 reviews)
Deegoda
Guided by a Couple
I speak: العربية • Deutsch • English • Español • Français • हिन्दी • Italiano • 日本語 • 한국어 • Português • Русский • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(16 reviews)
Anoj
Flexible
I speak: English • සිංහල • English • සිංහල
(39 reviews)
Umair
Local Foodie | Wanderlust
I speak: English • हिन्दी • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(19 reviews)
Chandika Nuwan
Multicultural Expert
I speak: English • සිංහල
(21 reviews)
Nilantha
Nature Lover
I speak: English • සිංහල
(15 reviews)
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Supun Tharaka
"I fulfill your wishes"
I speak: English • සිංහල • English • සිංහල
(8 reviews)
Deshan
The Adventurous Hiker
I speak: العربية • English • हिन्दी • සිංහල
(32 reviews)
Priyantha
A friend
I speak: English • සිංහල
(31 reviews)
Mohamed Faizal
Tour Guide Lecturer
I speak: English • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(1 review)
Sam
The Travel Buddy
I speak: Deutsch • English • हिन्दी • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(12 reviews)
Chaminda Roshan
The Expert Tour Guide
I speak: English • සිංහල
(16 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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    Chandika Nuwan & 6 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Colombo

    4.8
    279 reviews
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    Dulshan & 3 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food

    4.7
    148 reviews
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    Chandana & 3 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kandy: Street Food

    4.9
    245 reviews
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    Chandana & 2 other locals

    The Ultimate Sigiriya Rock Day Trip

    4.9
    490 reviews
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    Deegoda & 4 other locals

    City Discovery: Galle Day Trip

    4.8
    149 reviews
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    Chandika Nuwan & 3 other locals

    City Discovery: Kandy Day Trip

    4.8
    213 reviews
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    Chandana & 3 other locals

    City Escape: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

    4.9
    513 reviews
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    Buddhima & 3 other locals

    City Escape: Kandy Classics Day Trip

    4.9
    432 reviews
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    Buddhima & Mohamed Faizal

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kandy

    5.0
    398 reviews
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    Buddhima

    SriLankan Curry Cooking - fun hands in cooking

    5.0
    269 reviews
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Buddhima
The Journey Unraveler
I speak: English • සිංහල
(269 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)
Khasim
The Gourmet Storyteller
I speak: English • සිංහල
(7 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 byDeshan, Nilantha and 15 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

Lisanne
About local Buddhima
22 July 2025
Delicious foodtour in Landy

Yesterday we did the 10-tastings foodtour with Buddhima in Kandy. We walked around the city and Buddhima could tell us a lot about Kandy and it's history. Meanwhile we ate a lot of great streetfood, it was a lot and it tastes so good! Buddhime really took time for us and we really enjoyed the evening.

Elisabeth
About local Buddhima
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.

Omar
About local Deegoda
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!

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