Sri Lankan Food Tours: 5 Walks Worth Turning Up Hungry For

1.Colombo Local Food Tour by Tuk Tuk – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 261 reviews · 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Ride through Colombo with an English-speaking guide such as Asmi, Faizar, Bobby or Fasmin, stopping for hoppers, kothu roti, crab with pittu, street snacks, tea, king coconut and curd with treacle. The private tuk-tuk visits local food spots and sights including Galle Face Green, Pettah and Lotus Tower. Come very hungry.

“Fair is a brilliant tour guide , very friendly and knowledgeable, really made the tour the best he could. We tried so many dishes , all superb, which we not of tried without his guidance. He also took us on a guided tour of Columbo and showed us the best places. We would highly recommend this tour … a must do when in Columbo”

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2.Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $35Top rated

Ride through Colombo in a private tuk-tuk with guides such as Ricky, Romesh, Faizal, or Ramesh, stopping for nine or more Sri Lankan tastings. Expect hoppers, kottu roti, pittu, tea, fruit, curry, and snacks, plus a local market visit. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the pace and food stops can vary.

“An amazing experience. Our guide Faizal was really friendly and attentive. He took us to some great street style restaurants where we tasted traditional Sri Lanka food and even introduced us to the owners of the restaurant where they discussed their food. Highly recommend.”

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3.Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Explore Colombo in a private tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Ranjith, Ahilan, Rilwan, or Sajad. You will visit Galle Face Green, temples, mosques, the Lotus Tower, and Colombo’s old quarter while tasting wade, hoppers, kottu, tea, fruit, and Sri Lankan sweets. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We truly enjoyed our trip with our driver Ranjith, who gave us so much information about the country and the current affairs and everything in between! He was kind enough to show us where to buy what at a good price as well ! He also helped us get a lot of good pictures, which he seemed to be a pro at! Overall a great experience and highly recommend!”

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4.The 10 Tastings of Kandy With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $86

Spend about three hours tasting Kandy with a private local host. You’ll visit the Municipal Central Market, try fruits, sweets, tea, juices, and street food, then pass Bogambara Prison and Kandy Lake. Guides such as Omir, Chandana, Umair, Buddhima, and Rasheed have led this experience, though the exact route and food selection can vary.

“Thanks for a great tour. Showed some great Sri Lanka specialties and food markets. I would recommend this to my friends.”

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5.The 10 Tastings of Colombo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $97

Spend about three hours tasting Colombo with a private Withlocals host. The route links Fort, Pettah, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and local markets with eight food tastings and two non-alcoholic drinks, including king coconut, milk tea, pickled fruit, cassava chips, samosas, lamprais or kottu, bananas and winter melon candy. Hosts such as Priyantha, Muditha and Deegoda have earned strong praise for care and flexibility.

“Our guide, Muditha, was knowledgeable and interesting. With him as a guide, we tried foods I would not have had the courage to try on my own. Would recommend him and this experience to others.”

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