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Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours

Guided Kandy city tour including Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, markets, colonial architecture

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 5 hours - 8 hours
Service animals welcome

Experience the cultural heart of Kandy as you visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and wander the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Along the way you’ll admire scenic viewpoints that look over the city, browse vibrant markets and take in colonial architecture. You’ll also have the chance to see traditional crafts in action, including gem cutting, batik making and wood carving, which together paint a broad picture of local art and heritage.

This flexible city tour covers Kandy’s major attractions and may be tailored to your interests — you may select up to eight preferred sites, such as temples, gardens, museums and cultural centres. Half-day options are available if you prefer a shorter visit. Friendly local experts will guide you, offering insights into the history, culture and natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill capital so your visit feels both personal and informative.

Why visit

  • Local expert guide with personalized commentary and local insights

What's included

  • Private tuk or car with guide
  • Tea tasting and tea factory visit
  • Umbrellas
  • Bottled water
  • Herbs and spice ayurvedic cooking demo and massage
  • Wood carving and wood factory visit
  • Cultural dance show
  • Temple of Tooth Relic

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Meals

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transport links nearby
    • Infant seats available

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Pickup is available from hotels within Kandy city limits. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. For travelers staying outside Kandy, pickup can be arranged with prior notice and may incur an additional charge.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Best Guide Lanka Kandy Tuk Tuk

    Location

    Departure point

    Kandy, Kandy

    End point

    Kandy, Kandy

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