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15 City Tours in Kandy to Build a Day Around

40 tours  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours in Kandy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - Start with the route, not the checklist
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Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

1.Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,307 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $6Our pick

Explore Kandy by private tuk-tuk with guides such as Dinesh, Gayan, Dilan, Ranjan, or Sanjeewa. Shape the route around temples, viewpoints, tea, gardens, crafts, and herbal medicine. Hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, and several free-entry stops are included, while major sights such as the Temple of the Tooth and Botanical Garden cost extra.

“I had a great day with Dilan. He is knowledgeable and friendly. We visited lots of tourist attractions around Kandy and he explained Buddhist traditions to me.”

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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk - What the flexible schedule really means
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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

2.Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $3

See Kandy with a local English-speaking driver-guide in a tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup, a small group of up to three, and a flexible route. Stops can include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Gardens, hilltop temples, tea and craft centers, herbal gardens, and a traditional dance show. Ask for guides such as Wasana, Vish, Andrew, or Ashan when booking.

“I did the tour with mister Wasana, he was amazing!!!! We visisted so many nice places and he know so much about the history. He was telling me everything and we even tried a street food. Thank you so much Mister Wasana!!”

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Kandy City Tour With Ambuluwawa Tower - Kandy’s smaller cultural stops add local texture
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Kandy City Tour With Ambuluwawa Tower

3.Kandy City Tour With Ambuluwawa Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 8 hours · from $15

Spend about eight hours exploring Kandy and the hills beyond by tuk-tuk. Ride up Ambuluwawa Mountain, climb its narrow spiral tower, visit a tea factory, wood-carving workshop, viewpoints and temples, then add the botanical garden, Kandyan dance, Big Buddha, or Temple of the Tooth for an extra fee. Guides such as Channa, Rasi, Terrence, and Danushka are known for flexible routing and careful driving.

“We had a fantastic full-day tuktuk tour with Rasi! He was genuinely friendly, professional, and attentive, ensuring our comfort was his top priority. His diverse itinerary balanced cultural sights, shopping, and stunning views perfectly. We visited the historical Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena and Dodamwala Bridge, followed by the panoramic Ambuluwawa Tower. He ensured we stopped for impressive city views at both Arthur's Seat View Point and Kandy Viewpoint. He expertly navigated us to local spots like Thilona Crafts Kandy, Kandy Herbal Point, and Gamini Gems & Jewellers. The day flowed seamlessly thanks to his punctuality. Our trip included a delicious lunch at Marinate, and we concluded with ...”

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Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka - Starting at Asgiriya Maha Viharaya
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Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

4.Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $7Top rated

Explore Kandy with a private driver-guide, often including Laxman or another Lux Tours Lanka driver. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, botanical gardens, forest reserve, viewpoints, and local craft workshops. The flexible five-to-ten-hour plan can include hotel transfers and airport pickup, though several entrance fees cost extra.

“The experience with Lux Tours Lanka was phenomenal. Our driver, Laxman, has been very nice to us. He brought us to the tea factory and tea fields and showed us around in the meanwhile, sharing many historical and nature facts about Kandy.”

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Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk - Asgiri Maha Vihara and the first Buddhist stop
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Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk

5.Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 1 day · from $2Best value

See Kandy by private tuk-tuk or car with an English-speaking guide such as Akila or Ramzan. Shape the day around temples, tea, gardens, crafts, and views. Hotel pickup, water, several factory visits, and selected Ayurvedic treatments are included, while major entrance fees, lunch, and some shopping stops cost extra.

“My guide Sura was excellent. The tour was very informative and interesting, especially the botanical garden. If you need a tuk tuk tour, I would highly recommend booking this one!”

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Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk - Starting above Kandy at Bahirawakanda
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Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

6.Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews

You’ll explore Kandy by private tuk tuk with a local guide, stopping at Ambuluwawa Tower, the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Gardens, hilltop viewpoints, a gem museum, cultural dance, and a tea factory. Guides such as Dhanu and Chintha have earned praise for flexible planning. Hotel pickup, drop-off, fuel, parking, and water are included.

“What a wonderful day! My tuk tuk driver Dhanu provided excellent guidance and organised the itinerary brilliantly. Dhanu was very helpful and provided very good information about the sites we visited. Great choice of a local restaurant for traditional Sri Lankan food too. Thanks again Dmitri D. Australia”

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Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk - Kandy Lake and the city center
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Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk

7.Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $11

Ride through Kandy in a private tuk-tuk with a driver-guide, hotel pickup, WiFi, and bottled water. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Gardens, hilltop viewpoints, Buddhist temples, a spice garden, and a gem museum. The five to eight-hour route gives you a broad look at Kandy, though entry fees are extra.

“A very fun and interesting tour, a great way to see a lot of what Kandy has to offer in just one day!”

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Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk - Three historic temples beyond the city center
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Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

8.Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kandy with guide Lasantha in a private tuk-tuk for up to two people. Visit major temples, a tea factory, Royal Botanical Gardens, a spice farm, hilltop viewpoints, and a cultural dance show. Pickup is offered, while entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Lasantha was a fantastic host and made our Kandy trip special. We started our tour late at 130pm as we just arrived to Kandy. He was very understanding and adjusted our schedule accordinglyby bringing us to key places to visit: a tea factRead more”

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Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour - Royal Botanical Gardens: a calm opening outside the city
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Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour

9.Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $10

See Kandy with Sura Lanka Tours in a private tuk tuk, stopping at Peradeniya’s botanical gardens, the Temple of the Tooth, the market, war cemetery, tea museum, and Kandy View Point. You can add a cultural dance show or cooking class, and the flexible route suits visitors who want local guidance without a large group.

“It was incredible to watch so many places in one day. Tuk tuk guid was perfect - told us o lot of interesting things about Sri Lanka and Kandy. Five stars for him.”

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Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours - Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and Kandy’s Buddhist setting
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Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours

10.Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $9

Spend about eight hours exploring Kandy with a private guide from Best Guide Lanka Tours. You can choose up to eight stops, including the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple, Peradeniya gardens, hilltop Buddha views, tea and craft workshops, and a cultural show. Athula is named as a friendly guide and careful tuk-tuk driver in the supplied feedback.

“I absolutely loved my day with Athula! He was incredibly kind and showed me all the best spots in Kandy. He’s extremely knowledgeable and had an answer to every single question I asked. I felt super safe on the tuk-tuk, which I know many pRead more”

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Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana - Kandy View Point: a quick look over the city
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Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana

11.Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Kandy by private tuk tuk with Sana, a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy View Point, tea and gem museums, Royal Botanical Gardens, craft workshops, and a cultural dance show. Pickup is available from a Kandy location.

“We had great 2 weeks sightseeing tour all over Sri Lanka. Our guide was friendly, funny, and spoke excellent English, making the trip very enjoyable. It’s a fantastic way to explore the island.”

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Private Kandy City Tour: Temple of the Tooth & Lake Highlights - Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and Kandy’s Buddhist heart
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Private Kandy City Tour: Temple of the Tooth & Lake Highlights

12.Private Kandy City Tour: Temple of the Tooth & Lake Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $6

Spend about eight hours touring Kandy with a private driver-guide in a tuk-tuk or van. Visit Asgiriya, Nelligala, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Bahirawakanda, Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth, and a cultural show. Tony and Rohan are named among the guides associated with this experience, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We randomly got in touch with Tony, he is a wonderful guy, he made sure that every site in kandy gets covered. He is a funny loving guys and we enjoyed the site seen a lot”

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Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour - Temple of the Tooth, Kandy’s central sacred site
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Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour

13.Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $20

Spend about seven hours with a private tuk-tuk and local driver, visiting Ambuluwawa Tower, the Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda, and a spice garden. Drivers such as Rohan and Thiwanka are associated with the experience. Hotel pickup, water, king coconut, umbrellas, and parking are included, while attraction tickets cost extra.

“We had an incredible experience exploring Kandy with Laka Tours! The Tuk Tuk ride made the whole journey fun, relaxed, and perfect for seeing the real beauty of the city. Our driver was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe throughout the tour.”

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Kandy City Day Tour - Peradeniya gardens bring a calm start
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Kandy City Day Tour

14.Kandy City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews

This private 5 to 6-hour tuk-tuk tour takes you around Kandy with guides such as Akila, Ramzan, Malik, and Danu. You will visit temples, the Royal Botanical Gardens, a tea factory, a gem museum, Kandy Lake, a cultural dance show, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included.

“Amazing trip! Ramzan was very kind and helpful, and he speaks English very well :) Definitely worth to go for a day trip with him, he knows the city and explains eveyrthing in very interesting way. 5*!”

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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour 8 Day 7 Nights ( All Inclusive ) - Day two: Sigiriya’s stairs and an evening cultural show
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Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour 8 Day 7 Nights ( All Inclusive )

15.Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour 8 Day 7 Nights ( All Inclusive )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $900

You’ll travel privately with chauffeur-guide Nuwan from Kandy through Sri Lanka’s cultural sites, tea country, wildlife parks, beaches, and cities. The eight-day route includes Sigiriya, Pidurangala, Kandy, Ella’s famous train ride, Yala, Galle, Colombo, and Negombo. Transport, seven hotel nights, breakfast, selected entrance fees, Wi-Fi, and airport transfers are included.

“We had an unforgettable eight-day guided tour of Sri Lanka. From the moment we arrived, everything was well-coordinated and professional. Our English-speaking chauffeur-guide Nuwan was outstanding—knowledgeable, helpful, aRead more”

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