Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours

5.0 (139 reviews) 5–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s heritage hub. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, and admire scenic viewpoints overlooking the city. Discover vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and traditional crafts such as gem cutting, batik making, and wood carving. This flexible city tour covers all major attractions in Kandy, but within the 8-hour duration, travelers can select up to eight preferred sites, including temples, gardens, museums, and cultural centers. For those short on time, half-day tour options are also available, offering a personalized experience guided by friendly local experts. Enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and nature in one unforgettable day in Sri Lanka’s hill capital.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Guide Lanka Kandy Tuk Tuk

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Tea Tasting and Tea Factory Visit
Included: Umbrellas
Included: Bottled water
Included: Herbs and Spice Ayuruvedi Center (with a small cooking demostration and Ayurvedic head massage
Included: Wood Carving and Wood Factory Visit
Included: Culturel Dancing Show
Included: Private Tuk or Car with Guide
Included: Temple of Tooth Relic

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Asgiriya Maha Viharaya

30 min

Visit the historic Asgiriya Temple, one of the three Buddhist monasteries of the Siyam Nikaya, known for its spiritual significance.
Stop 2

30 min Admission not included

Climb to the giant white Buddha statue overlooking Kandy for breathtaking panoramic views.
Kandy Gem Centre

45 min

Discover Sri Lanka’s famous gemstones, see cutting and polishing demonstrations, and learn about the island’s rich gem heritage.
Stop 4

30 min

Discover Sri Lanka’s rich craftsmanship at a local wood carving workshop.
Stop 5

30 min

Learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon tea, from plucking to processing, and enjoy a freshly brewed cup.
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

one hour Admission not included

Explore one of Asia’s finest botanical gardens, home to over 4,000 plant species including orchids, palms, and medicinal plants.
Gunatilake Batiks

30 min

Observe skilled artisans creating traditional Sri Lankan batik designs with vibrant colors and patterns.
Stop 8

one hour Admission not included

End your day with a colorful Kandyan cultural show featuring traditional music, costumes, and fire dancing.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

one hour Admission not included

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the holiest Buddhist temples in the world.
Nirwaan Ayurveda Retreat & Spa - Kandy

one hour Admission not included

Experience Sri Lanka’s traditional healing practices with herbal remedies, oils, and demonstrations.
Kandy View Point

10 min

Stop at the iconic viewpoint for stunning photos of Kandy city and lake.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Hotel Ganthera Kandy
River View Home-stay
HillCrest Hotel
Dream Lodge
King's Palace Hotel
Holiday Inn Kandy
ByLake Kandy
Prim Rose Hill Holiday Bungalow
Madala Rest
Bloo Ivy-Peradeniya
Fernleaf Holiday Resort
Natural Inn Kandy

and 420 more pickup points

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.