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15 Tuk Tuk Tours in Kandy Worth Booking

42 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The 15 best tuk tuk tours in Kandy you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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 to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour - Tea country at New Giragama Tea Factory
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Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

2.Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $12

Spend up to eight hours exploring Kandy by tuk tuk, car, or van with an English-speaking guide such as Chintha, Dhanu, Akila, or Malik. The route can include Ambuluwawa Tower, a tea factory, Peradeniya gardens, temples, craft workshops, a cultural dance show, and the Temple of the Tooth. You choose the pace and stops.

“Wonderful full day with Cintha! Only the best words for this amazing guide and basically a friend during the whole ride. We were brought to every chosen location quickly, safely and with some small talks, explanations along the way. Managed to visit most of the suggested places (from Polonnaruwa tower to Kandy), while remaining completely flexible with the plan, allowing us to finish the day in the best way possible. Strongly recommend :)”

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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

3.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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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour - Key points to know before booking
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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Leave Kandy early with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Mangala, Sanjeewa, or Ranjan. Ride by tuk-tuk to Matale, Dambulla, and Sigiriya, choosing Lion Rock or cheaper Pidurangala. Add a village safari or Minneriya wildlife safari for an extra charge. The day is flexible, but long and active.

“We had a fantastic day from early morning to late evening. Sigiriya and the other stops exceeded our expectations but the highlight of the day was our guide Mangala. He went far and beyond to make our day perfect! Interesting facts, short extra stops and many laughs during a long day in his Tuk Tuk.”

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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 Top rated

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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Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings - Bahirawakanda Buddha statue and a quiet hilltop temple
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Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

10.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend five to six hours exploring Kandy with Samantha, a local tuk tuk driver and guide. Visit the Buddha statue, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, a tea factory, Kandy War Cemetery, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The private ride suits couples or solo visitors who want a flexible day at a very low group price.

“Great Driver, super knowledgeable and helpful! Showed us to all the best viewpoints across Kandy, kindly waited for us outside the botanical gardens and dropped us off to the bus station. All for a very reasonable price, managed to fit loads into a short space of time in Kandy. Thanks very much Samantha!!”

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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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Kandy: City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk - Starting with Bahirawakanda and the Kandy viewpoint
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Kandy: City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk

12.City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $9

See Kandy by tuk tuk with an English-speaking local guide, often Roshan, who can adjust the route to your interests. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Kandy Lake, Bahirawakanda Temple, the market, and viewpoints. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included, while attraction tickets cost extra.

“Roshan was an excellent tour guide, we had an amazing day with him. He’s very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all of the areas we went in and around Kandy which made our day really special. He went above and beyond to customize the tour based on our interests and our needs. It was great to meet him - we loved spending the day with him! Highly recommend his tour”

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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 Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley - Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and the giant hilltop Buddha
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Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley

14.Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Ride through Kandy with Lesley in a private tuk-tuk for roughly five to six hours. Visit hilltop temples, the Royal Botanical Gardens, a tea factory, Kandy View Point, the Sacred Tooth Relic, and less-visited places such as the Highway Museum and Kandy War Cemetery. The route can be adjusted around your interests.

“Great day with Lesley. Took me around and customized the schedule as I had already seen some of the things in Kandy. Highlight was the view of the city of Kandy and trying to find a lunch place that was opened considering today was a national holiday.”

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Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari - Sigiriya Lion Rock: the big climb and the big view
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Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari

15.Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $40

Leave Kandy at 6:30 am with guide Masi for a private day trip toward Sigiriya. Visit Lion Rock, Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil and Dambulla Cave Temple, with the wider plan offering an optional Minneriya elephant safari or village visit. Transport and water are included, but entry fees, lunch and the safari jeep cost extra.

“Amazing tour guide! Masi was impeccable! Would definitely recommend for anyone to come and take a tour from him in Kandy!”

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