Kandy:Tuk Tuk, Street food & Shopping Experience Local guide
ID: GYG1189625-1824843
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País: Sri Lanka
Duração:
06:00 horas
Descrição
Discover the best of Kandy shopping with a local guide. Visit markets, craft and batik studios, gem and textile shops, and modern malls while learning how to shop authentic Sri Lankan products.
This guided shopping experience in Kandy is designed for travelers who want to shop smart, shop local, and avoid tourist traps while discovering the city’s best products with the help of a knowledgeable local guide.
Rather than being taken to fixed commercial stops, this experience is flexible and personalized, allowing you to explore a carefully selected mix of traditional markets, artisan shops, modern shopping centers, and specialty stores based on your interests.
Your guide helps you understand authenticity, quality, local pricing, and cultural value, making this a relaxed and informative experience — not a sales-driven tour.
Textile & Clothing Shops
Begin with visits to some of Kandy’s best textile and clothing stores. Discover cotton wear, handloom fabrics, silk items, sarongs, and locally made garments. Learn how to identify quality fabrics and traditional designs.
️ Kandy City Center (Modern Shopping Stop)
Enjoy time at Kandy City Center, the city’s modern shopping complex. Browse international and local brands, enjoy cafés, or simply take a break with city views — a contrast to traditional shopping spots.
️ Kandy Local Market
Walk through Kandy’s bustling local market with your guide. Experience daily Sri Lankan life while exploring spices, fruits, souvenirs, and everyday goods. This stop offers insight into local culture beyond tourist areas.
Arts, Crafts & Handicrafts
Visit selected handicraft and art shops featuring traditional Sri Lankan crafts such as masks, carvings, ornaments, and handmade souvenirs. Learn the meaning behind designs and materials used by local artisans.
️ Batik & Textile Art Studio
See authentic Sri Lankan batik art and textiles. Your guide explains the traditional wax-dye technique and how to recognize handmade batik versus mass-produced items.
Wood Carving & Antique Shops
Explore traditional wood carving shops and, if interested, antique stores. Learn about Kandyan-style craftsmanship, materials, and cultural symbolism used in carvings and décor.
Gem & Jewelry Shop
Visit a reputable gem shop to learn about Sri Lanka’s gemstones, including sapphires and semi-precious stones. Your guide explains quality, certification, and ethical buying — with no obligation to purchase.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want freedom, guidance, authenticity, and variety, all in one relaxed day in Kandy.
Destaques
- Shop with confidence using local knowledge and guidance
- Explore both traditional markets and modern shopping centers
- Learn how to identify authentic Sri Lankan crafts and gems
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your shopping interests
- No-pressure experience with time to browse at your own pace
INCLUÍDO
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Kandy
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled water
- Assistance with authentic shopping & local prices
- Kandy view point (Enter Free)
- Tea Factory visits (Enter Free)
- Gem & Museum visit (Enter Free)
- Batik & Silk ( Hand Painted ) visit (Enter Free)
- Wood Carving Exhibition visit (Enter Free)
- Herbal & Ayurveda Garden visit (Enter Free)
- Mahaweli River Showing with bridge (Enter Free)
- Flexible optional shopping stops
- Local Market Tour with Street Food
- King Coconuts, Local Banana, Sri Lankan Hoppers or Samosa and Pancakes) Free of Charge
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- Personal shopping expenses
- Food & drinks
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.