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

Eat your way through Kandy's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like King Coconut and Chicken or Veggie Kotu. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kandy Municipal Central Market, 144 Central Maket, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Fruity Flavors: Find your first tasting on the Kandy market, the perfect place to see the life of the locals and also the best spot to try some delicious local fruits

Open Sesame: What better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than by enjoying some Sri Lankan candy, which is known to be a healthy sweetmeat containing sesame seeds and jaggery

Buffalo Curd: Try some buffalo curd, a thick and smooth snack that’s perfectly complemented with a special sweet syrup and served on a clay cup - it is simply divine!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bogambara Cultural Center, Prison Wall, Ahalepola Kumarihami Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Buddha Statue: Follow your host to this giant statue, rising from a hill and built in 1972. The locals have several stories about the statue, and how it came to be

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bogambara Prison, Bogambara, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka

Prison Break: While making your way to the next delicious tasting, pass by this historical spot of which your local host will tell you the story behind, including the colonial architecture

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Food Project: Enjoy 3 tastings of Hela Bojun from wade (fried dumplings) to cutlets, stuffed with fish and potato, and dosa, a pancake made from rice and black gram, while discovering more about this empowering movement

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka

Amazing Viewpoint: Join your local to this breathtaking viewpoint over the lake, where it’s optional for you to take a ride in one of the Joy Boats!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Colombo Street, Colombo St, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Delicious Chips: Taste some cassava chips, renowned for its ability to survive extreme droughts, and thrive in rainy conditions. It’s a delicious substitute for potatoes and the locals love it

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cross Street, Cross St, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Roti Time: Take a bite out of this signature food, made with chicken or veggies that started out as a street food favored by the locals and is now served in local restaurants


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Balaji Dosai, 03 DS Senanayake Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

King Coconut: This famous drink is the water contained in a variety of bright orange-colored coconuts, and is indigenous to the tropical island of Sri Lanka. It’s refreshing, healthy and delicious!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mlesna Tea Centre, 15 Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Cozy Tea: Take a sip of the famous Ceylon tea, which is the number 1 tea around the world. The tea production of Sri Lanka is one of the main income sources of the country!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Bahirawa Kanda Rd, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka

Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Private tour: only you & your local guide"
"Includes city highlights in between food stops"
"Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Kandy City Centre, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private Tour
• Local Guide
• 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
• Vegetarian alternatives

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Facilities