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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Nated3690
Oct 4, 2024
Enjoyable tour - I joined a tuk-tuk tour with a guide in Colombo, and it was one of the best days of my trip! We visited key tourist spots and tasted delicious street food. The guide was knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable and informative!
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Htbast
Sep 30, 2024
This is the tour to do. - Great tour. We were taken to a spice trader, a coffee house, a pickle store on the side of the street, a tea trader and a great curry lunch. Also saw quite .few of the Colombo sites. Highly recommend.
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Inspire48459121128
Sep 20, 2024
So much fun - Our guide, Marley, was not only super friendly but also had great energy and made the tour so much fun. He drove us around in a bright tuk-tuk, which added to the excitement of exploring the streets of Colombo like a local. 🛺
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Mobile49881960704
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour - We started by exploring the busy streets of Colombo, tasting different types of street food. I tried hoppers, a famous Sri Lankan dish, and they were delicious! 😋 Then we had some spicy koththu Rotti, which was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. We had a joyful time!
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Hieu
Sep 20, 2024
Most Authentic Experience One Could Ask For - This city tour was a truly Sri Lankan Experience. Bob is an amazing guide who managed to make this day very enjoyable. He took us to all important spots of Colombo and delivered accurate information about each of them. It's also crucial to note that our tour was about to start at 1pm but Bob was waiting in front of the Hotel one hour prior - we started the tour half an hour earlier due to his great flexibility. In the evening we went to one of the best street food spots where one could really deep dive in Sri Lankan local life. We had local food in one of the busiest streets in town. The traffic was total mayhem, there were zero tourists - exactly what we came to experience. He delivered what was paid for and even more due to his truly customer friendly attitude. If one is looking to experience the authentic Colombo then this is definitely the right tour.
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Voyage55388876978
Sep 17, 2024
Fun experience - Marley made the tour super fun with his jokes and stories. By the end, we were stuffed with amazing food, and I felt like I had truly experienced the real Colombo. It’s a must-do if you want to taste the heart of Sri Lanka! 😎
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Companion08944715901
Sep 16, 2024
A Fun tour - What a fun tour! 🛺🍜 The Tuk Tuk took us around Colombo to try street food like never before. 🍡🍲 We had samosas, spicy rolls, and even some sweet treats. Everything was included in the price, and the guide was great!
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Venture50183482877
Sep 16, 2024
An awesome tour - This tour was awesome! 🛺🍴 We rode in a Tuk Tuk and stopped at different places to try local street food. 🌶️🍢 The guide was friendly and told us all about the food. It was so yummy and all part of the price! 😍
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Charlotte
Sep 6, 2024
Great intro to the city with wonderful guides - We enjoyed our tuk-tuk tour of Colombo with Bob Marley. There were four of us, so it needed two tuk-tuks and Bob and his friend collected us straight from the hotel. The tour was a really great way to get an idea of the city at the start of our few days in Colombo. We visited Buddhist and Hindu temples, a mosque, busy shopping streets, a spice market, coffee and tea traders, the beach, the port and a maritime museum. Dinner was included and we were taken to a couple of local places for food. All great fun and very informative - we would recommend a tour with Bob
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Shannon_p
Sep 18, 2024
Great afternoon street food tour - The tour operator affectionately named "Bob Marley" was on time and offered a cool coconut water refreshment on arriving. Start of a good food adventurer. Even though the tour primarily focused on street food experience, he was more than willing to stop and visit key sites like the Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim temples. Also stopped at a local family owned tea house where you get to sample as well as optionally purchased loose tea. When it comes to street food, you get a wide variety to taste so make sure and go on an empty stomach! Doing the tour via tuk tuk is a nice touch to experience getting around like a local. Note - The tuk tuk had an unfortunate mechanical failure. However, he made ever effort to get back on track, apologetic and coordinated with other drivers to make the evening end on a good, full eating note.
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