The 15 Best City Tours in Kandy

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - What You Get for $6 per Person (and why it feels like a bargain)

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

Tuk-tuk through UNESCO Kandy with a flexible private guide, free temple and tea stops, and hilltop views, starting from $6.

“My guide was Dinesh Perera. He was fantastic, turned up on time at my hotel, was very knowledgeable about the places on the visit and asked me which ones I wanted to do. My favourite was the tea factory. His driving was very safe and after he took me back to my hotel he waited until I collected my luggage and dropped me off in Kandy town. This is a great tour, an amazing experience and excellent value for money. If you’re lucky you might get Dinesh as your guide.”

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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

Tuk tuk and car day tour that strings together Ambuluwawa Tower, tea, gardens, temples, crafts, and Kandy culture with a flexible guide.

“Our driver Raji was such a good driver who took good care of us. He also drove us to a tea factory which we can also highly recommend to tourists who likes tea. We can definitely recommend Raji as tuk tuk driver if you like to smile 🙏😁”

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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

Tuk tuk your way through Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, viewpoints, gardens, tea, herbs, and a cultural dance show.

“YOU MUST BOOK THIS TOUR WHEN YOU COME TO KANDY!!! I was blessed to spend the time with Andrew, what a blessing. The tour was more than 5 hours and accommodated a stop for me to collect some things b4 the place closed. I love temples and Andrew went out of his way to take me to a quiet white temple. Just amazing where I received a blessing. Lunch tip was really good and I had a more than satisfying meal! I fancied a samosa and Andrew found an amazing street clean place for me! The end of the tour at the Kandy dance (good seat pre reserved! 🥰🥰😍) and…”

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Kandy City Explore Tour – Private Tour With Local Guide

4.Kandy City Explore Tour – Private Tour With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · from $7

Private tuk-tuk Kandy tour with temples, tea and spice stops, Peradeniya gardens, crafts, and an optional Kandyan dance show.

“Lovely day tour with Lali, we visited 3 temples, the herbal gardens, a tea factory, a wood carving workshop and the gem factory..so many different things to learn about Sri Lankan culture and history. Also managed to fit in a visit to the Royal Botanical gardens.. a must see in Kandy, and he gave us advice about visiting the Gooth Relic temple later in the day for the ceremony. Highly recommended in you're in Kandy”

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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

A private Kandy day tour by tuk-tuk and car, mixing temples, gardens, tea, crafts, and views, with flexible stops and an English guide.

“This was an excellent day tour. Our tour guide Samith was amazing, thank you so much Samith! He was very punctual and made contact with us prior to the tour. He was a very safe driver and he was happy to amend our itinerary to suit our interests. We really enjoyed the spice garden and the tea factory. We were given plenty of time to explore each amenity. Overall, it was a great experience. I would highly recommend!”

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Kandy City guide Tour and day trip private luxury car and van

6.Kandy City guide Tour and day trip private luxury car and van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $22Top rated

Private 8-hour Kandy highlights day with Temple of the Tooth, lake views, tea and gems, botanical gardens, and a cultural dance show option.

“Private tour with a driver/guide. Very flexible on what we wanted to see. Excellent lunch stop. Safe driving in hectic traffic. Would recommend.”

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Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

7.Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $30

Tuk tuk day in Kandy with Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, Tooth Relic Temple, Peradeniya Gardens, gems, and cultural dance.

“Chintha was a great guide for the day. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He was flexible and helped us decide the places we should go to on our tour.”

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Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

8.Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $10

A private tuk-tuk day through Kandy with major temples, tea and spice stops, big Buddha views, and a cultural dance show.

“Lasantha was a great guide enhancing my experience by providing insightful knowledge, engaging storytelling, and seamless organization. I can’t thank you enough for helping create a memorable time in Sri Lanka with your passion for the country, professionalism, and attentiveness.”

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Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

9.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $12

Private Kandy tuk tuk tour with hill views, Bahiravokanda Buddha, Peradeniya gardens, tea factory, war cemetery, and Sacred Tooth Museum.

“We just booked an Uber to go to the Buddha statue and then he and his friend kept taking us all around town and showing us cool things.”

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Kandy City Explore Full Day Tour , Like a Local

10.Kandy City Explore Full Day Tour , Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $7

Kandy by tuk-tuk with temples, tea, gardens, craft stops, and Kandyan dance, plus flexible add-ons for a super-value day.

“Amazing tour. Tony, my guide, was fantastic. He showed me around everywhere. Kandy is so beautiful. Thank you Tony for your hard work.”

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Kandy: Local Guided City Explore by Tuk Tuk

11.Local Guided City Explore by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $8

A private 4.5-hour Kandy tuk tuk tour to Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda, and Peradeniya, with customizable stops and local guidance.

“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 Day Tour

12.Kandy City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $10

Tuk tuk through Kandy’s temples, Peradeniya gardens, tea, gems, a cultural dance show, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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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Best Private Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with Local Guide

13.Best Private Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $4

A small-group tuk-tuk tour in Kandy with a local guide, temples, city views, tea and culture stops, plus the Sacred Tooth Relic.

“Un’esperienza indimenticabile alla scoperta di Kandy a bordo di un tuk-tuk! Sanjeewa, l’autista e guida, è stato eccezionale: professionale, cordiale e sempre disponibile. Mi ha accompagnato nei luoghi più affascinanti della città, raccontandomi storie e curiosità locali che hanno reso il tour ancora più interessante. L’esperienza è personalizzabile e Sanjeewa ha saputo adattarla perfettamente ai miei interessi, rendendo la giornata piacevole e autentica dall’inizio alla fine. Consigliatissima a chi vuole scoprire Kandy in modo originale e coinvolgente. An unforgettable tuk-tuk tour exploring Kandy! Sanjeewa, the driver and guide, was outstanding—professional, friendly, and always attentive....”

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Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

14.Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $24

Half day Kandy tuk tuk tour with gardens, war cemetery, Buddha statue, lake views, cultural dance, and the Sacred Tooth Relic.

“Had a good experience. Communication was excellent using WhatsApp. Irfan was kind and patient. Don't expect a lot of information about the places. Botanical garden was beautiful and well maintained and a must visit place.”

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Kandy City Tuk Tuk guide Tour full Day

15.Kandy City Tuk Tuk guide Tour full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $5

Full-day Kandy tuk tuk tour with Tooth Relic, lake views, tea and gems stops, Peradeniya gardens, and a cultural dance show.

“Had a great day out with Thara and his tuk tuk yesterday. Pretty much covered Kandy. Very good driver, considerate and happy to do whatever you want. I would recommend Thara as he is a good person.”

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