Kandy City Tuk Tuk guide Tour full Day
Description
Kandy is most beautiful place in the Sri Lanka and it also world heritage city as well .The visitors who come to Kandy can get amazing city tour experience with local tuk tuk Driver /Guide who help you very well including most highlighted place around the Kandy.
Tour Options
Itinerary
During the tour you can visit follow places by order, You will first visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) to start your Kandy city tour. This is a very important place for Buddhists because the left canine tooth of the Lord Buddha is enshrined here. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is also a UNESCO-designated world heritage site in Sri Lanka.
Next, you will visit Kandy Lake, which you can see near the Tooth Relic Temple. Locals called this lake “Kiri Muhuda.” This is a superb spot for a leisurely walk and getting relaxed for a few minutes. It is believed that the lake was built by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1807.
After Kandy Lake, you will next visit Kandy View Point. This is a nice spot from which you can observe Kandy City. It is a few meters away from the lake. Kandy View Point should be included in any Kandy Tour itinerary.
Kandy Local Market is your next stop after the viewpoint. It is situated in the center of the city and contains two floors with an inner courtyard. Here, you can see how local vendors do their selling activities.
Your next destination is Bahirawakanda Temple. The giant Buddha statue in this temple will definitely draw people to this place. Someone also calls this “Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya’. Its massive statue stands 25 meters tall and can be climbed to the top. This is another great vantage point to observe Kandy.
The National Gem and Gemological Museum is the next stop on your tour itinerary. Here you can learn everything there is to know about Sri Lankan archeology and how they convert dates back from 4.6 billion years. You will also be lucky to see some rare minerals in this museum. The place is a superb spot for those who love to learn new things.
According to the Kandy City Tour Itinerary, you will next visit to see a tea factory. So you’re no longer in the city. Here you will learn the entire process of producing the famous Ceylon tea from start to finish. Tea is a major economic crop in Sri Lanka and makes a huge contribution to the country’s economy.
Following your visit to the tea factory, your next stop should be at the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. It is the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, with an area of 147 hectares. Here you can observe nearly 4000 plant species. As well as its flower garden, it also attracts visitors. Peradeniya Botanical Garden has situated 6 km from the city, and it is a nice place to stay relaxed.
In the evening, you will watch the Kandy Cultural Dance Show. It is organized by the Kandy Lake Club, where you can see many traditional dances. These dances can also be seen at the Kandy Esala Perahera festival. You will be lucky to see some of those dances outside the festival.
After the cultural dance show, based on the time left, your final destination will be the City Shopping Complex. Here, you will participate in a shopping experience. You can also purchase souvenirs to take with you. After the shopping complex visit, We will safely drop you off at the hotel so you can finish the Kandy City Tour with us!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all guests at any location in Kandy and kandy railway station
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Tamal was excellent, I recommend it 100%! A very dedicated guide and eager for customers to enjoy the tour.
We had booked to go on this tour a few days ago. Within the checkout there is an option to choose your hotel as a pickup location, which is part of the overall price. During checkout I found my hotel from the drop down list and believed I would be alright. The company messaged me saying they wouldn't be able to pick me up from my hotel now ("it is too far"). Which I found odd, as they have added the hotel to their drop down list of pick up locations. I questioned this, explaining how within the price was the pick up from the hotel, which was available as an option. I only got back "it's too far" repeatedly without explanation as to why the offer of hotel pick up was now too far. I suggested that they send us a TukTuk to collect us, offering to wake up earlier to facilitate this. The company said they would only organise it if we gave them an extra 20$ (this is doubling the overall cost of the tour). Furthermore, having taken many TukTuks to and from the centre of town the cost is usually about 3-4$ each way. So I am unsure why they would have charged us 20$ when the maximum cost would have been 8$. Someone who is new to Kandy/Sri Lanka may think 20$ is the going rate, when in fact it is extortionate. Then, without notice, they cancelled the booking without asking if I wanted to- blaming me for the reason they had to cancel the tour (I don't believe I was being unreasonable, as I was trying to get the service which I had paid for which included a pick up from our hotel). Overall I would be extremely wary about booking with this company. They were unwilling to resolve the issue with me, and cancelled the booking without asking. I am extremely disappointed they were looking to take a 12$ commission on organising a Tuk Tuk to and from the hotel- this feels like they were trying to fleece tourists.
Dear Guest, We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to respond to your feedback, as clear communication and professional service are at the core of what we do. Our commitment is to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable, well-organised experience from start to finish. For all bookings, our complimentary Kandy city pick-up service applies only to hotels located within approximately 4–6 km of the city center. This policy is in place to ensure punctuality and service quality for all travelers. Your accommodation, however, was located nearly 20 km away on a hillside. In such cases, a small additional cost is required to cover the driver’s extra travel distance, fuel, and time. We presented you with two clear, reasonable alternatives: Free pick-up from Kandy Railway Station. Direct hotel pick-up with a small additional, pre-quoted fee. As neither of these options was acceptable to you, we unfortunately could not proceed with the booking under the confirmed arrangements. Since the agreed service could not be provided without adjustments and you declined all proposed solutions, we were therefore entitled and able to cancel the booking from our side in accordance with our service policies and platform guidelines. This ensures fairness, avoids operational issues, and maintains the quality of service promised to all our guests. After the booking was cancelled, we contacted the Viator/TripAdvisor team to explain the matter in full. We submitted screenshots and detailed conversation records showing exactly what was communicated before the cancellation. This was done to ensure transparency, maintain service integrity, and have an accurate record on file. It is also important to clarify that the hotel list displayed during Viator’s booking process is generated by Viator’s system, not manually by us. When a property falls outside our free pick-up zone, we always recommend guests check directly with Viator’s support for confirmation. The tuk-tuk fare we quoted was not simply a transport charge, it also covered the driver’s time, fuel, and readiness to provide a safe and punctual journey. We have proudly served travelers for many years, building our reputation on honesty, clarity, and respect for every guest. While we regret that this particular booking could not move forward, we trust this explanation demonstrates that our decision was fair, reasonable, and in line with our service policies. We wish you an enjoyable and memorable journey through Sri Lanka. Warm regards,
Great experience. Tik tuk driver took us to some nice places, knowing the surroundings very well was very friendly and his English language skills were good. Also safe driving which we believe is important looking at the traffic in Sri Lanka !
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that you had a safe and enjoyable experience on our Kandy City Tuk Tuk Tour. It’s great to know that your driver made you feel comfortable with his local knowledge, friendly attitude, and safe driving—especially in the lively Sri Lankan traffic! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for more adventures around this beautiful island. Warm regards, Lanka Safe Tours Team
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.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great day exploring Kandy with Thara. His dedication to making the experience enjoyable and flexible is truly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back for more wonderful adventures in Sri Lanka! Best regards, Lanka Safe Tours Team
Flexible with pick up time to accommodate our schedule and itinerary since we had already visited some attractions. Enjoyable tour around Kandy.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your tuk-tuk tour around Kandy and that our team was able to accommodate your schedule and preferences. Flexibility is key to ensuring a great experience, and we’re happy that you had a memorable time exploring the city with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Best regards, Lanka Safe Tours Team
Impressive tour Lunch not to be advised Timing not always clear Good to see all Highlights within one day
Dear Traveler, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Kandy City Tuk Tuk Tour. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour impressive and appreciated the opportunity to explore all the highlights of Kandy in a single day. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lunch arrangements and the timing not being entirely clear. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to improve our communication and ensure a seamless experience for future guests. Thank you for choosing Lanka Safe Tours, and we hope to welcome you again for another adventure in Sri Lanka! Best regards, The Lanka Safe Tours Team
Dsnu was fabulous and very speedy in a TukTuk! He took me to the usual tourist places and, at my request, to see some less popular and not usually visited ones. Great to meet the police horses! He even accompanied me to the botanical gardens - surviving a grilling from the tourist police - and told me about the history of Kandy, and something about the people, geography and economics, as well as the gardens. And as we are both rugby fans we had an immediate connection. Many thanks, Dsnu!
Dear Traveler, Thank you for sharing your delightful experience with our Kandy City Tuk Tuk Tour! We’re thrilled to hear that Dsnu made your tour such a memorable and personalized adventure. It’s fantastic that he tailored the itinerary to include both popular attractions and hidden gems, including the unique visit to meet the police horses! Accompanying you to the botanical gardens and sharing insights about Kandy’s history, culture, and even rugby, clearly added a special touch to your day. Your kind words will mean a lot to Dsnu, and we’ll be sure to pass along your gratitude. Thank you for choosing Lanka Safe Tours, and we hope to see you again for more tailored explorations of Sri Lanka! Warm regards, The Lanka Safe Tours Team
We only had one day in Kandy, so decided to take a day tour. Tharanga (Thara), our guide, was super flexible with our preferred start time, and expertly tailored our tour from the start (including a very useful stop at the train station where he helped us exchange our train tickets for the next day - highly appreciated as he managed to fit this in!). We saw so many interesting things - the dance show at the end was wonderful! Thara gave us detailed information at each stop, and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Would highly recommend!
Dear guest, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a memorable day exploring Kandy with Tharanga. It’s great that he could tailor the tour to your preferences and assist with your train tickets—our guides always strive to make each journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We’re also thrilled that you enjoyed the cultural dance show and all the fascinating sights along the way. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Sri Lanka! Best regards, Lanka Safe Tours Team
Really enjoyed our tuktuk Kandy city tour! What an amazing price and the tour guide was really great! He answered all our questions, was pleasent and really went the extra mile to make sure we saw everything and was so flexible if we wanted to make stops on the way, and how long we took. He was also very attentive and made sure the children were safe in the tuktuk. We even asked Lanka safe tours for transport the next day to our next destination in Bentota, and the driver provided was the same: pleasant, knowledgeable and made sure we enjoyed the trip.
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Dinesh was amazing. Very nice, he explained everything thoroughly. All the places he took us were wonderful. We loved the experience.
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 so much for taking olyour time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ewnsure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. Hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka Lanka Safe Tours
