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The 15 Best Tours in Kandy

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that stand above the rest around Kandy right now: what each costs, how long it takes, and why it earned its place, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - Pick your priorities before you roll (and ask lots of questions)

1.Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,307 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $6Our pick

See UNESCO Kandy by tuk-tuk in about 4.5–5 hours, with temples, viewpoints, tea, crafts, and optional add-ons. Customize with your guide.

“My guide was Dinesh Perera. He was fantastic, turned up on time at my hotel, was very knowledgeable about the places on the visit and asked me which ones I wanted to do. My favourite was the tea factory. His driving was very safe and after he took me back to my hotel he waited until I collected my luggage and dropped me off in Kandy town. This is a great tour, an amazing experience and excellent value for money. If you’re lucky you might get Dinesh as your guide.”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure

From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure - Sigiriya vs Pidurangala: Pick One Rock for Real, Not Regret

2.Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

Private tuk-tuk trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla: crafts, rock fortresses, cave paintings, and optional safaris for $29.

“I had an amazing day visiting Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Cave Temple. My driver, Lali, was great. He was an excellent driver, polite, helpful, and very knowledgeable. He was happy to customise the tour and let me skip parts I wasn’t interested in, such as the gem factory and safari, since I had already booked those for another day. I never felt rushed at any stop, and he kindly took photos for me along the way. I was also very lucky to end up with a private tour even though I had booked a group tour, which made the experience even more special.”

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Kandy Village Cooking Class

Kandy Village Cooking Class - What you’ll actually cook: curry dishes, coconut milk, and the sweet finish

3.Kandy Village Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $25Top rated

Learn Sri Lankan curry basics in Kandy, start with a market ingredient hunt, cook with a host family, and eat what you make for about $25.

“We had a wonderful time cooking authentic Sri Lankan curry dishes. The hosts were friendly, knowledgeable and made us very welcome in their kitchen. This experience is one of the best we have had whilst in Kandy.”

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Kandy to Ella Train Tickets – Reserved Seats

Kandy to Ella Train Tickets - Reserved Seats - Where You Start in Kandy and How the Day Flows

From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour

From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour - Tuk-tuk style transport and how you’ll feel on the roads

5.Pinnawala Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 331 reviews · 8 hours · from $15

Kandy to Pinnawala by tuk-tuk for a packed day of elephants, viewpoints, tea, temples, and optional cultural shows with flexible guides.

“A wonderful experience. My driver Wicki took me to see the best places, very courteous and informative. I had a great afternoon. Highly recommended.”

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Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour - Pickup Points, Tuk Tuk vs Car, and How the Day Stays on Track

6.Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $12

Kandy in one guided day: Ambuluwawa Tower sunrise views, tea tasting, Peradeniya gardens, craft stops, temples, and Kandyan dancing.

“Our trip was fantastic!!! Ramzan was early to collect and made us feel comfortable straight away. He kindly had bought us juice and a samosa to try which was delicious. There were a few things we wanted to change to our itinerary and was no problem. Ramzan explained a lot to us while we were travelling around to each destination and with his great personality kept us laughing through out. I would like to Thank you Razman if we return to kandy we shall ask for you.”

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Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Water Gardens, Lion Fortress Views, and the Climb

7.Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $25

Private day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with scenic stops, bottled water, flexible timing, and UNESCO sights plus optional add-ons.

“Very good guide, safe trip, beautiful views, perfect weather, nice tea factory and a food lunch in a local restaurant”

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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle - Ranweli Spice Garden: plants, practical stories, and sometimes a massage

8.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $42

Private A/C day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with Matale temple and spice garden stops. Early start, big sights, extras.

“Great day out. Silu our driver/guide was excellent. Above all, we felt safe with his driving despite the chaotic holiday traffic and he took us exactly where we wanted to go. No fuss, we were in total control with no additional "shopping" stops. Would highly recommend Silu.”

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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk - The tuk-tuk route through Kandy: how the stops fit together

9.Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $3Best value

Private tuk-tuk tour of Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, gardens, tea factory, hill views, and a cultural dance show.

“Dimuthu was an absolutely brilliant guide in Kandy. He drove me everywhere and came up with loads of great ideas on what to see, from beautiful temples to a tea factory. To top it all off, he made sure I had a front-row seat at a traditional dance performance at the end of the day. Above all, he’s incredibly kind, patient and great fun. All the ingredients for a great tour — would book again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!”

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Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip - Asgiriya Stupa and a Wood-Carving Family Workshop

10.Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 10 hours · from $27

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in 10 hours with tea factory views, Ramboda Falls, and Little England stops in cool hill air.

“I had a great trip with Wicky, very friendly and we had a smooth ride! Wicky was very attentive and considered all my wishes on what to visit. Explore the beautiful way to Nuwara Eliya with tuktuk, it's really special!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours - The long drive reality: when to start thinking timing

Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka

Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka - Pickup, transport, and bottled water: small comforts, big payoff

12.Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $55

Private customized 1-day tour in Kandy with pickup, bottled water, and a guide who handles transport and tickets. Clear, flexible, great value.

“We highly recommend breath Sri Lanka tours. Praboda from their team arranged several transfers between different locations and a safari for us – everything was smooth, punctual, and very reliable.”

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Kandy City Explore Tour Morning/Evenening Private Tour

Kandy City Explore Tour Morning/Evenening Private Tour - Starting at Kandy Temple and the Palace of the Sacred Tooth Relic

13.Kandy City Explore Tour Morning/Evenening Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 5 hours · from $7

Kandy by tuk tuk in 5 hours: Tooth Relic, Bahirawakanda views, Peradeniya gardens, tea and spices, plus a Kandyan dance show.

“Danushka was our driver for the second day. After a successful first day of sightseeing around Sigiriya, we decided to book a tour of the most important sights in Kandy. Danushka was on time, we exchanged information about our priorities, and we adjusted our itinerary. He also told us about the religion and history of Buddhism. We highly recommend Danushka's tours. I hope we can return to Sri Lanka someday and visit more places together. Thank you!”

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From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip - Colombo Pickup at 6:00 and the Ambepussa Breakfast Stop

14.From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $50

A long but great Kandy day trip from Colombo: Tooth Temple, Pinnawala elephants, botanic gardens, viewpoints, a gem stop, and tea tasting.

“The tour was very organised. Put tour guide was very informative and very lovely. I would recommend the tour. The elephants topped it all up. It was a good experience”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour - Matale Hindu Temple and the spice-and-cinnamon garden setup

15.Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Kandy to Sigiriya by tuk-tuk with UNESCO caves, a Hindu temple, spice stops, and a choice of Lion Rock or Pidurangala. Small group.

“All in all a great tour. Our driver Ranjan was super friendly and helpful!”

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