6 Temple of the Tooth Tours in Sri Lanka, Priced and Compared

1.Private Kandy City Tour: Temple of the Tooth & Lake Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $6Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring Kandy by private tuk-tuk or van with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a local driver-guide. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Nelligala, Bahirawakanda, Kandy Lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and a cultural show. Guides named Tony and Rohan have been praised for safe driving, flexibility, and friendly local advice.

“We are amazed to have our excellent guide his name is tony very humble and professional person we every meet we are really happy”

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2.Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic Entrance Ticket with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $30

Meet at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy for a roughly one-hour visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Your English-speaking guide helps explain the temple, its Buddhist importance, and the best timing for the morning puja. Admission is included, but transport, food, and gratuities are not.

“Visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic was one of the most special moments of our trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what to see and the best timing to experience the morning puja, which made a huge dRead more”

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3.Kandy Day Trip with Tooth Relic Temple & Unique Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $160

Start at 5:00 am for a private drive from Bentota or nearby west-coast beach towns to Kandy. Your driver-guide handles the long road journey, while a licensed temple guide explains the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The day also includes Kadugannawa Tea Factory, Royal Botanical Gardens, lunch, water, entrance fees, and return drop-off.

“The Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is a mesmerizing blend of spirituality, history, and architecture. The serene ambiance of the temple complex coupled with the reverence of devotees creates an atmosphere of profound tranquility. The intricRead more”

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4.City Tour with Temple of the Tooth & Tea Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $3Best value

Spend about 5.5 hours exploring Kandy by tuk tuk with Harsha, an English-speaking guide who brings Buddhist tradition, local food, royal sites, tea, river scenery, and city life together. You visit the Temple of the Tooth, Royal Palace, botanical garden, university, tea garden, and cultural dance show in a small group of no more than three people.

“What a fantastic day! Harsha being the highlight! I was solo travelling, but immediately made me feel relaxed and safe. Such a great welcoming to Sri Lanka, the day felt personal and very tailored to me. Took me to some great places you probably won’t find online. I couldn’t recommend him enough!! My best friend comes out here soon and I have said he is a must use!!! Thank you so much.”

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5.Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Temple of the Tooth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $6

Take a private tuk-tuk around Kandy with guides such as Thara or Fernando, visiting the Temple of the Tooth, Asgiriya Temple, Royal Botanic Garden, viewpoints, tea and spice stops, and a cultural show. The four-hour plan can become a longer outing, but entrance fees and meals are extra.

“o guia Fernando é excepcional. conhecedor da história e culturas da cidade, excelente condutor de tuk tuk, boa vibe, sereno e muito educado. Recomendo 100%.”

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6.From west coast: Kandy, Tooth temple, Botanical & Tea garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Travel by private vehicle from more than 400 west-coast hotels to Kandy, with an English- or German-speaking guide. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, a Matale spice garden, and a tea estate or factory. The $84 price includes transport and guiding, but not entrance fees or food.

“A friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful guide. I recommend this tour.”

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