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Cultural · Full day
Kandy City Tour
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Peradeniya botanical gardens, the market and a Kandyan dance show in one full day.
Full day 1–12 travellers Starts Kandy or Colombo hotel pick-up Private tour
About this day tour
The Kandy City Tour offers an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, surrounded by lush mountains and scenic landscapes. Kandy is one of the island’s most important heritage cities and is home to the world-famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic , one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. Your journey begins with a relaxing city tour through Kandy, where you can enjoy the beauty of Kandy Lake , colonial-era buildings, and vibrant local streets. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya , known for its orchids, giant bamboo trees, palm avenues, and tropical plants. The tour also includes visits to local markets, handicraft shops, and gem museums where you can experience Sri Lankan culture and traditions. Stop at the popular Kandy View Point for panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills. In the evening, enjoy a colorful Kandyan cultural dance performance featuring traditional drumming, fire dancing, and Sri Lankan cultural performances. This tour perfectly combines culture, history, nature, and local experiences, making it one of the most popular city tours in Sri Lanka.
Highlights
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Kandy View Point
- Local markets & shopping
- Traditional cultural dance show
What the day looks like
This is our recommended route. Everything on it can be swapped, dropped or extended — just say the word when you enquire.
Kandy City Tour — full day
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Peradeniya botanical gardens, the market and a Kandyan dance show in one full day.
Included today- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Explore Royal Botanical Gardens
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Visit Kandy View Point
- Shopping & local market experience
- Gem museum & handicraft visits
- Kandyan cultural dance show
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls, parking and driver expenses
- Bottled water
Not included
- Entrance tickets and safari jeep fees
- Meals and refreshments
- Tips and personal expenses
Well suited to
Culture loversFamilies & couplesHistory enthusiastsNature loversPhotographers
Gallery
Plan this trip
Tell us what you want from Kandy City Tour
Every itinerary we run is private and rearranged around the people travelling. Send us a rough idea and we will come back with a day-by-day plan and a firm price.
- A reply within 24 hoursUsually the same working day.
- One fixed priceVehicle, driver, fuel and hotels in a single figure.
- Change anythingRevise it as many times as you like before committing.
- Nothing to pay nowNo card details, no deposit to get a plan.
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