Colombo Food Tour: Authentic Street Flavors

Embark on a half-day street food tour in Colombo and indulge in the exotic flavors of Sri Lanka. Try authentic dishes like hopper, spicy symbols, string hoppers, and more. Don’t miss the chance to explore the bustling Pettah Market and savor the deliciousness of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Sri Lanka’s Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated in the bustling Pettah district, one of the oldest parts of the city of Colombo, its tall minarets are seen from almost every street, towering over the hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood streets.
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What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • On-board WiFi
  • Tea and coffee
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day culinary adventure through Colombo, experiencing a variety of authentic street foods seldom sampled by tourists. Explore Pettah Market while savoring the renowned king coconut drink! Uncover why the Sri Lankan hopper is globally-acclaimed.
Indulge in the intense fiery taste of spicy symbols, along with the enjoyable flavors of red…

Location
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Second Cross Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Chikug2024
Nov 23, 2024
A memorable experience. - A very good tour of some main monuments with a flexible approach meeting the customers needs and few hours schedule as a first time visitor to the city. The guide was very hospitable!
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Caitbtravels2022
Nov 17, 2024
Authentic Food Experience - Our guide was great, we asked if we could have an authentic food focused experience and he made sure that happened and taught us about the local food culture. It was pouring rain which meant a lot of markets shut but he found alternatives and showed us the attractions on the way - would 100% recommend our guide he made sure the experience was catered to us personally and showed us traditional meals for each sitting
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582arunas
Oct 30, 2024
Lovely city tour - Its wonderfull city tour, we enjoyed, Differance places,differance culture,lovely peples all ways smiles,beautifull.its realy lovely trip ever had.
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Ryder4589
Oct 14, 2024
The best choice - Our guide was fantastic, taking us through the lively streets and hidden spots of the city. We stopped at a local market to taste some fresh fruits and even visited a peaceful temple. The guide made sure everything was easy to understand, and the whole experience was fun and relaxing.
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Sam3583
Oct 14, 2024
Great experience - Our guide was super friendly and took us on a journey through the heart of the city. We explored historical sites and local neighborhoods, learning interesting facts along the way. We even got to try some local snacks, which were amazing! It was the perfect way to experience Colombo in a fun and comfortable way.
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Christopher15586
Oct 14, 2024
Unforgettable ride through Colombo - This tuk-tuk tour with a guide was a fantastic way to see the city. We zoomed through busy streets and quiet areas, stopping at key landmarks. The guide was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about Colombo's history and culture. Plus, the food we tasted was delicious – a highlight of the day!
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Sean6588
Oct 10, 2024
Colombo's charm through a tuk-tuk tour! - The tuk-tuk tour around Colombo with our guide was amazing. We zoomed through the lively streets, visited temples, and even stopped at a local food spot for some hoppers! The guide was so engaging, telling us stories about the city’s culture and history. It’s the best way to get a real feel of Colombo.
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Explorer14668608266
Oct 26, 2024
An enjoyable tour and friendly tour guide. Misleading title. Credible company. - Our tour started at 2pm (arriving with fresh coconut, nice touch) and included a fun tuk tuk ride around different temples, landmarks, and areas of Colombo. Our guide explained the history and culture. We stopped off to taste coffee, tea, and spices from local businesses which offered a really nice experience. Whilst this was great, we were confused as to why this city tour did not include any food.. We drove past all the casava chip stands, indian sweet shops, roti shops, curries, and pastries, pausing only to sample some pickled fruits which are an acquired taste. At the end of the tour (6.30pm) we arrived at a local restaurant serving hoppers, kottu, curries. This was not a street food tour. This was a city tour with food at the end. For that, I give this a 3* review. However, credit where credits due, we accidentally paid twice for the tour (cash at the end AND Viator automatically transferred the same amount out of my account). Our driver returned the next morning with our cash refund which I was very grateful for, and shows that behind the tour is an honest credible company. To the tour guides, please include food on at least half the stops in this tour. We came to eat! This has potential to be a 5* tour if you include the best food Colombo has to offer.
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Cruiser49718371952
Oct 25, 2024
Not a street food tour - A disappointing food tour with not much food! The driver thought it was a city tour (which I did yesterday) First I was taken to a gem shop (another activity I had done and did not want to buy anything) then offered a massage! I said no but was taken to a place at the tour end anyway. I was given a coconut, two snacks, one paratha and one candy. I paid for my own lunch. No coffee (I asked), no samosa, no cassava chips, no cashews (unless I bought from a tea shop), no water cooler, no wifi, no market. The driver was nice but totally unprepared for a food tour. Please do not tell me I am posting a review for the wrong company like another person who had the same experience as me. The driver said this is an afternoon /evening tour but I could book for 10am? (I had a flight to catch). Please review your information.
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Annfm5533ts
Oct 10, 2024
Not What l Expected. - While my guide was so friendly, l did not do some things advertised. No walking in the markets, did not have tea with samosa, no cashews, no hoppers, no rotti, no chip stall. I was taken to a small shop for rice, meat and 4 sides. Was this trying the chutneys? A huge disappointment as l was looking forward to trying different things. Didn't need to go to a gem shop where they tried to sell me something l wasn't interested in.
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