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Tours/Kandy/Kandy City Tour

Kandy City Tour

5.0(3)Kandy6–8 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)
Kandy City Tour
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Kandy City Tour
Kandy City Tour

At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Price from
$16 / person
Location
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lanka Tuk-Tuk Trails

Description

Kandy is the most picturesque city in Sri Lanka and a world heritage site. Visitors to Kandy can have an excellent city tour experience with a local Tuk-tuk driver/guide who can help you very well including the most highlighted places around Kandy. See and visit the most iconic attractions during your visit in Kandy with more personalized experience!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 12–69)
$16
Child (ages 5–11)
$10

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $30.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Tuk-Tuk City Tour

Bajaj Tuk Tuk Pickup included

Itinerary

Royal Botanical Gardens
Admission not included120 min

This is the first site you will see once your specialized driver / guide picks you up from the pickup location. Peradeniya Botanic Gardens is located in the city of Peradeniya. After getting tickets from the counter, you can visit and explore this garden. During your exploration, you can see the flower arch garden, which includes a variety of flower pants. On the way you can visit Herbal Garden that you can get the experience of local Herbal plants. There are many green botanical trees that are home to bats and birds. Main while you can see the Ocid flower and plant and side of Mahaweli river that is shaded by bumbu trees. While walking around the garden, if you need to rest, you can sit on the seat facing the river and taking images for your personal mementos. When you step out of the garden You can purchase flower plants and herbal goods from this garden if you decide on.

Kandy War Cemetery
30 min

When we leave the garden, this is the second site we'll see, located halfway between Kandy and Paradaniya. You can visit this site without purchasing a gate ticket and observe the Soldier Cemetery, which was built to honor the soldiers who passed away during World War I. Mainly, you can get the images for your personal mementos and wish them rest in peace.

Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Admission not included60 min

After leaving the Cemetery, we continue to the next destination on our tour itinerary. Bahiravokanda vihara Buddha statue is 88 feet tall and placed on the Bahiravokanda mountain, which is 20 minutes away from War Cemetery. We will travel halfway by Tuk Tuk and have to climb few stairs to the temple. After getting tickets from the counter, you can enter the temple. After entering the temple and witnessing the bodhi tree surrounded by the mountain, you will feel quiet and tranquil in your thoughts. Generally, you can take the photographs for personal souvenirs and, if desired, you can meditate for relaxation.

Kandy Market Hall
60 min

After leaving the temple, we must travel to Kandy's downtown area to see the public municipal market. The public municipal market is where the local community goes to buy vegetables, fruits, and other necessities. When you go there, you are able to discover about the local veggies and fruits, spices and condiments and herbal product and how they are stored, how the seller tries to sell them, and the purchasing habits of the buyers. In general, you can take photos as personal souvenirs. You can buy anything from them if you need it.

Kandy View Point
30 min

After leaving Kandy Market Hall, we must take a Tuk- Tuk up the hill to reach the Kandy viewpoint. When you arrive, you will be rewarded with an unrivaled perspective of the city including Kandy Lake, Temple of the Tooth Relic, all the buildings with route maps, and the Kandy plateau that surrounded by mountain. In general, you can take photos as personal souvenirs.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Admission not included120 min

Kandy's main attraction is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is a famous location for worshiping the Buddha Tooth Relic and obtaining Blass from it. This was the former palace of Kandy's final monarch, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. After getting tickets from the counter, you can enter the palace and explore it. In main while you can know about the history of the palace and the story of the Tooth Relic. The shine room is opened three times a day so that the audience may see the casket and receive the blessing. Meanwhile, blessing ceromancy is beginning to bless everyone, including drumming, singing and dancing. You can participate and capture images as personal souvenirs. You may also get more experience by visiting the Raja Elephant Museum, the Dalada Museum, and seeing the status and murals. You may participate in worship by lighting the oil lamp and offering flowers to the tooth relic.

Kandy Lake
60 min

After we've enjoyed our enough at Kandy View Point, we'll come down to visit Kandy Lake. Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. A little island in the middle of the lake can be reached by boat. Mainly, you can walk around the lake and sit on a bench to experience the wind that comes from the lake and take photos as personal souvenirs. You can also book a boat tour around the lake if necessary.

What's included

Included
Tuk-Tuk Trasport with Rider
Not included
Sightseeing entrance ticket

Pickup Locations & Times

Please contact me prior travel date to coordinate your hotel pick up in the City.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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3 reviews
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How it compares in Kandy

  • Starting price $16 is 73% below the typical $59 for tours of similar length in Kandy

Excurgo comparison of 729 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Kandy City Tour take?

Kandy City Tour lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does Kandy City Tour cost?

Prices start at $16 per person for this Kandy experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $30. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Kandy City Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does Kandy City Tour cost for children?

Children aged 5–11 pay from $10, adults from $16.

Can I cancel Kandy City Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Please contact me prior travel date to coordinate your hotel pick up in the City. Pickup points include Highest View, Vendol Sky Resort.

What languages is Kandy City Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(3)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$16/ person
5.0(3)
Duration6–8 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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