Kandy: Guided Food Tour with Market Visit
ID: GYG986675-1530917
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Kandy on a guided food tour. Visit the local market, taste exotic fruits, and enjoy 5 food stops with local favorites like kottu, hoppers, and spicy sambols.
Begin your Kandy food adventure with a guided walk through the lively local market. Taste exotic fruits and learn about the spices that give Sri Lankan cuisine its bold flavors.
Then, enjoy 5 delicious food stops, sampling a variety of local favorites like kottu, hoppers, dosas, and spicy sambols. Each stop offers a new taste and a deeper connection to the island’s rich culture.
Discover how Kandy’s culinary heritage was shaped by the ancient spice trade, Sri Lanka’s role along the Maritime Silk Road, and the colonial influences of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. The unique fusion of flavors creates a culinary landscape unlike any other.
Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and leave full of unforgettable flavors, fun stories, and warm memories of Kandy’s vibrant food culture.
Highlights
- Savor the bold flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine on a guided food tour
- Explore the vibrant local market and taste exotic fruits and spices
- Enjoy 5 food stops, sampling local favorites like kottu and hoppers
- Learn about Kandy’s culinary heritage and the ancient spice trade
- Discover the fusion of flavors shaped by colonial influences
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Come hungry
Vegetarian options available at every stop
Please meet at the entrance of the Kandy Municipal Central Market at the designated time.
INCLUDED
- Guided walk through the local market
- Tasting of exotic fruits
- 5 food stops and tasting of local dishes like kottu, hoppers, dosas, and sambols
- Vegetarian options at every stop
- Cultural insights into Sri Lankan cuisine, including spice trade and colonial influences
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks not included
- Transport between food stops by tuk tuk not included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
