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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Rubydoo50
Apr 21, 2025
Holiday highlight! - Our street food tour with Buddhima was wonderful. Buddhima is so lovely, generous and knowledgeable, it was like spending the evening with a good friend, who took great care of us. Buddhima introduced us to lots of different foods, answered all our many questions, and shared so much about life in Sri Lanka. She also gave us some great tips for the rest of our trip. If we return to Kandy we would definitely do the tour again - there is always more food to discover. We have already recommended Buddhima's tour to other travellers.
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Chloem1771
Mar 31, 2025
Brilliant food tour of Kandh - My mother and I were in Kandy for our first night in Sri Lanka so opted for a food tour with Chandana and had a lovely evening. Chandana is very knowledgeable, friendly and kind and his choice of food was perfect. We had the opportunity to try many local Sri Lankan dishes at a variety of restaurants and markets, learned a lot about Sri Lanka, the culture, people and history and enjoyed getting to know Chandana. By the end of the tour, we were full and happy!
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Susan_o
Feb 12, 2025
Kandy food tour - Omir (our guide) was great. We learned about the different foods and the Sri Lanka culture. You definitely need to come hungry!
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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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Adventure15525420720
Feb 24, 2025
Great for foodies - Really enjoyed this tour, great tastings of local foods and a look around the markets. Chandan was a great host and provided a great commentary.
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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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Emman103
Mar 16, 2025
Great food misleading information - The food was great and there was plenty of it but all the locations that’s in the itinerary we did not go to we just walked around the city for 3 hours
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From $60
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).