Kandy Street Food Tour: Private Tastings Experience with Locals

Embark on a private food tour in Kandy and indulge in 10 mouthwatering local delicacies. Experience the city’s culinary scene while exploring its cultural highlights. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kandy Municipal Central Market - Fruity Flavors: Begin your culinary journey at the Kandy market, an ideal spot to experience local life and savor some delectable local fruits.
    Open Sesame: Indulge your sweet tooth with Sri Lankan candy, a delightful treat made with sesame seeds and jaggery, known for its health benefits.
    Buffalo Curd: Delight in…
What's Included
  • 10 food and drink tastings included
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a private gastronomic tour in Kandy, where you will explore the city’s food culture. Experience a delightful adventure as you taste 10 of the local favorites, a mix of savory, sweet, and authentic beverages, guaranteeing a gratifying experience for any food enthusiast!
Savor foods distinctive to the local palate, all curated by a food-loving…

Location
36 Sri Dalada Veediya
Sri Dalada Veediya
In front of the Bake House café in Kandy City Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(76 Ratings)
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Placeswithfood
Jan 31, 2025
Great food and a thoroughly enjoyable experience - Me and my wife really enjoyed our food tour with Buddhima. We had asked her to take us to places that served food with a spice level the locals eat, and she really delivered. The food was delicious and Buddhimas company and our conversations with her throughout the tour was a highlight of our stay in Sri Lanka. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Kandy.
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41heleno
Jan 27, 2025
So much more than a tour, exceptional! - Fantastic evening with Buddhima, with a wonderful warm welcome to Kandy right from the start. She is so full of knowledge about Kandy and Sri Lanka and we had time for really in depth conversations too, which we loved. And then there was the food! So much and so delicious - the experience at the fruit stall was especially entertaining! We cannot recommend Buddhima highly enough (and this is from 2 off-duty guides on holiday who know what it takes and really respect what a high quality experience we received :) )
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Asias333
Jan 27, 2025
A must do in Kandy - Buddhima gave me and my boyfriend a great food tour of Kandy :) she showed us some amazing food spots but also shared her knowledge about the history of Kandy during the day too. The amount of food you get on this tour is great value for money and we went home with lots of leftovers. Buddhima is so friendly and you won’t regret booking this tour - we had a great day thank you :)
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Susannab995
Dec 28, 2024
Food Walking in Kandy - We thought we knew Sri Lankan food but through our nice and very knowledgeable guide Mr Chandana, we got to try many new dishes and got to see several gems for eateries. We also got an updated picture of everyday life in the country and Kandy's history. We were satisfied to say the least and can warmly recommend this guided tour.
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Ju7707
Dec 22, 2024
Really good fun - Buddimas lovely personality shines through and totally makes this a worthwhile trip. Great insight into the town and country and she is FUN too!
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Carladw3050xc
Dec 6, 2024
The best tour & tour guide in Kandy! - My friend and I booked the 10 Tastings of Kandy tour with Buddhima, and it was perfect from start to finish. Buddhima is absolutely lovely, joyful, and happily answered all of our questions about Kandy & Sri Lanka. The food we tried was amazing - and there was SO MUCH that we ended up taking some away for the next day as we just couldn't eat everything! Do not hesitate to book this tour, or any tour, with Buddhima!
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Brir703
Dec 2, 2024
Fantastic - Filled with… wonderful experiences, great conversations, delicious food, friendly encounters and exotic delicacies. Buddhima gave me a fantastic experience with her open and cordial manner and her great knowledge.
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Q6741plmichaels
Dec 1, 2024
great food tour - Thanks Chandana, this was a fun tour around some eateries in town. Handy to have someone explain what the names of foods were that I hadnt experienced, as well as what was in them. The trip to the market for fruit at the end was a nice way to finish up. Was way more food than I could handle. Very interesting tour.
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G7035qqkimp
Jan 2, 2025
Support Local - Chandana was punctual, patient and kind. We had been in Sri Lanka for over a week so had tasted many foods already and he was able to listen and adjust as needed. We loved visiting the local market! We appreciated Chandana talking to vendors and helping us taste fresh mango. We really enjoyed watching and tasting large crepe-like pancake and dipping sauces at Balaji Dosai - very local experience. We visited a British teahouse: basic black tea and many foreign visitors. Not my favorite stop. We were disappointed not to try any local drinks (besides tea and King coconut) nor any local desserts. We would enjoy having the last stop be a dessert. It was great to walk around the city experiencing all the sights, smells and sounds.
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Mariannestorey
Nov 29, 2024
Super-flexible and attentive - Umair was a great host who was super-flexible about our very specific timing requirements. We were unable to do the whole tour so Umair squeezed in as much as we could in the time we had available. He was charming and fluent in English and we enjoyed our experience despite the torrential rain. The sweet treats and egg hopper were highlights!
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