Book your own private tour guide in Kandy

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

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6 Private Guides in Kandy

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)
Buddhima
The Journey Unraveler
I speak: English • සිංහල
(273 reviews)
Chaminda Roshan
The Expert Tour Guide
I speak: English • සිංහල
(16 reviews)
Umair
Local Foodie | Wanderlust
I speak: English • हिन्दी • සිංහල • தமிழ்
(19 reviews)
Did you knowOur Locals can personalise your experienceContact your favourite local, and tell them your preferences for a private and personalized experience!

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Kandy 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 Kandy

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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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    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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    Deshan

    Hike the Adam's Peak and Catch the Sunrise

    5.0
    32 reviews
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    Deshan

    Hiking Experience - Two Magical Days in Ella

    4.9
    32 reviews
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    Buddhima

    Savor Sri Lanka: Snack Delights Cooking Class

    5.0
    273 reviews
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    Chaminda Roshan

    Authentic Sri Lankan Village Trek including Lunch

    5.0
    16 reviews
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10 tips from our private guides in Kandy

Curated byDeshan, Chandana and 4 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 Kandy!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Gayle
About local Buddhima
8 September 2025
Great communicator and knowledgeable

78vr7sgzpz
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.

Ann
About local Buddhima
12 August 2025
A memorable and belly filling day!

We spent an excellent day with Buddhima exploring the sights and tastes of Kandy. Despite it being the busiest day of the year with it being the final day of the festival, Buddhima navigated us through it to some excellent eating spots trying the best kandy has to offer. She also catered to our two teenagers ensuring they were engaged throughout. A highly recommended day.

Private Guides in Kandy


The locals at Withlocals know all about Sri Lanka. How amazing would it be to explore Kandy under the guidance of a local, or to eat a local family’s home? Imagine sharing stories and meeting new friends while tasting the delightful home-made ingredients of a real beetroot vegetable curry. They can show you the places tourists normally never come. This way, you will get an ultimate experience you will never forget and learn something about the local way of living!

  • Think about meeting a local who can tell you everything there is to know about …
  • The ingredients for an extra twist in your spicy meat curry
  • The local cooking skills in preparing pastry snacks
  • The way to steer a decorated elephant through the festivities of the Esala Peradhera Festival
  • The stories behind the graves to be found at the British Garrison Cemetery

Guides in Kandy