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15 Tuk-Tuk Tours in Kandy, Priced and Compared

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Every Sri Lankan itinerary ends up one free day short. These 15 tuk-tuk tours in Kandy are the ones that justify the slot, priced and timed so the argument takes minutes.

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - Start by choosing the right mix of sights
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Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

1.Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,307 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $6Our pick

See Kandy in a private tuk tuk with a local guide such as Dinesh, Dilan, Gayan, Ranjan, or Sanjeewa. You can shape the route around temples, the Botanical Garden, tea, crafts, viewpoints, and local food. Entrance fees to several stops are included, while major attractions such as the Temple of the Tooth and Botanical Garden cost extra.

“Dilan was amazing he was super friendly nothing was too much trouble He was not pushy allowing us to decide what to see and do He was very good at explaining everything to us our questions were answered sometimes before we knew we had a question highly recommend Dilan and the tour 15/10 an absolutely superb day”

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Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour - Tea, gardens, and the quieter side of Kandy
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Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

2.Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $12

Travel from Kandy by tuk tuk or car with an English-speaking guide such as Chintha, Dhanu, Akila, or Malik. The day combines Ambuluwawa Tower, a tea factory, botanical gardens, temples, craft workshops, Kandy viewpoints, cultural dancing, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. You can adjust the schedule, but entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Malik was my guide for the day, there was so many activities to do, temples to see and he did everything he could to make the day memorable, and he succeeded!”

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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk - How the flexible schedule really works
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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

3.Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $3

See Kandy from a tuk-tuk with a local English-speaking guide such as Wasana, Vish, Andrew, or Ashan. The route can include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Gardens, hilltop viewpoints, temples, a tea factory, herbal garden, craft stops, and a traditional dance show. Confirm your preferred stops and timing before you set off.

“Wasema was an excellent and experienced driver who made my time in Kandy truly enjoyable. He took me to all the iconic spots around the city and was incredibly patient while I stayed longer at places to take photos. He even became my personal photographer at times! I really appreciated his kindness, professionalism, and flexibility. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Kandy. I was very satisfied with his service.”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour - The early ride through Matale
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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Start early from Kandy with an English-speaking driver such as Mangala, Sanjeewa, or Ranjan. Ride by tuk-tuk to Matale, Dambulla, and Sigiriya, choosing Lion Rock or Pidurangala, with optional village or wildlife activities. The day is flexible, but entrance fees, meals, safaris, and the Lion Rock guide cost extra.

“Our tuk-ruk driver Manggala was very friendly and trustworthy. He was good in communicating in english and he was very informative in all places. He was very kind and we saw a lot of places during our day trip. Overall experience was excellent!”

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Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk - Starting points and the shape of the day
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Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk

5.Kandy Private Guided City Day Tour by Local Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 1 day · from $2Best value

Spend a flexible day exploring Kandy by private tuk-tuk or car with an English-speaking guide such as Akila or Ramzan. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens, tea and spice stops, temples, craft workshops, Kandy Lake, and hilltop viewpoints. You choose the order and can adjust the plan during the day.

“Saw all the sites by tuktuk, and had a lovely time and really enjoyed the botanical gardens as well visiting the temples. Driver was kind and respectful thank you 😊”

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Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk - Starting with Bahirawakanda Buddha
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Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

6.Kandy City Tour with Ambuluwawa by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews Top rated

See Kandy’s major sights in a private tuk tuk with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a flexible route. Climb Ambuluwawa Tower, visit the Temple of the Tooth, stroll Peradeniya gardens, watch cultural dancing, and stop for tea. Guides such as Dhanu and Chintha are praised for helpful planning and local insight.

“Chintha was a great guide for the day. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He was flexible and helped us decide the places we should go to on our tour.”

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Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk - Kandy Lake and two hilltop Buddhist sites
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Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk

7.Kandy Heritage City Tour by tuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $11

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring Kandy in a private, eco-friendly tuk-tuk with a driver-guide, hotel pickup, WiFi, and bottled water. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Gardens, Big Buddha, spice gardens, Buddhist temples, Kandy Lake, and a gem museum. Admission fees and meals are extra.

“Very enjoyable tuk tuk trip seeing all the great spots around Kandy. It was an amazing experience to have!”

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Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk - Starting at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

8.Kandy City Tour in a TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Join guide Lasantha for a private, full-day tuk-tuk tour around Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, three historic temples, a tea factory, Royal Botanical Gardens, a spice farm, scenic viewpoints, and a cultural dance show. The schedule can be adjusted, making it useful for both a full day and a shorter visit.

“We really enjoyed our time with Lasantha! We had limited time in Kandy so wanted to get an insider’s perspective of Kandy and Lasantha gave us an exceptional experience! He was always smiling, friendly and engaging! We visited many Read more”

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Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour - Peradeniya gardens: a calm first stop outside the city
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Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour

9.Explore Kandy Full Day Tuk Tuk City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $10

See Kandy with Sura Lanka Tours in a private tuk tuk, stopping at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya gardens, the market, tea museum, war cemetery, and Kandy View Point. You can add a cooking class or cultural show, though entrance fees are extra and the advertised full day usually runs 3 to 5 hours.

“We had a great trip. Sura was on time and a very good guide! He showed us some nice places, and it was nice seeing Kandy this way. We recommend!!”

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Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings - Kandy View Point starts the day with the big picture
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Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

10.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of Kandy City & Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Explore Kandy in a private tuk-tuk with Samantha, or possibly Amila, at the wheel. This five-to-six-hour outing links hilltop views, the Bahiravokanda Buddha, Peradeniya’s vast gardens, a tea factory, Kandy War Cemetery, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. Entry fees are separate, and pickup is offered.

“Great Driver, super knowledgeable and helpful! Showed us to all the best viewpoints across Kandy, kindly waited for us outside the botanical gardens and dropped us off to the bus station. All for a very reasonable price, managed to fit loads into a short space of time in Kandy. Thanks very much Samantha!!”

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Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana - Starting at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana

11.Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk with sana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Spend six to seven hours exploring Kandy by private tuk tuk with Sana, an English-speaking guide. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, hilltop viewpoints, Buddhist sites, the Tea Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, a crafts center, and a cultural dance show. Pickup is available from Kandy, and the price covers up to three people.

“We had very nice ride with Sana. We had long and beatiful day with him. His really nice person. He took very good care of us. Organized tickets to the dance show in best places. We are very greatfull and allways remember our trip in Kandy with Sana. Ladies from Estonia.”

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Kandy: City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk - Starting at your Kandy hotel
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Kandy: City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk

12.City Explore with Local Guide By Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $9

Explore Kandy by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide, usually Roshan, who can adjust the route to your interests. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Bahirawakanda Temple, the city market, and hilltop viewpoints. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included. Entrance fees cost extra.

“Roshan was an excellent tour guide, we had an amazing day with him. He’s very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all of the areas we went in and around Kandy which made our day really special. He went above and beyond to customize the tour based on our interests and our needs. It was great to meet him - we loved spending the day with him! Highly recommend his tour”

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Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour - Entering the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour

13.Kandy City Sightseeing and Ambuluwawa Tower by Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $20

Spend about seven hours with a private tuk-tuk and local driver, traveling from Kandy to Ambuluwawa Tower and back through the city’s key sights. You’ll visit the Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda’s giant Buddha, and a spice and herbal garden, with hotel pickup, water, king coconut, and rain cover included. Guides such as Rohan and Thiwanka are named in past bookings.

“We had a great tour with a wonderful tour guide! He took his time to explain everything to us, made sure we were always comfortable and happy. He catered the tour to what we wanted to see and do. He took awesome pictures for us througRead more”

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Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley - A short pause at Dodamwala Bridge
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Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley

14.Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with Lesley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Lesley takes your private group of up to three around Kandy by tuk-tuk for about five to six hours. Expect Buddhist temples, the Royal Botanical Gardens, a tea factory, city viewpoints, a cultural dance show, and the Sacred Tooth Relic. The schedule can be adjusted around your interests.

“Great day with Lesley. Took me around and customized the schedule as I had already seen some of the things in Kandy. Highlight was the view of the city of Kandy and trying to find a lunch place that was opened considering today was a national holiday.”

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Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari - Sigiriya Lion Rock and the climb to an old kingdom
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Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari

15.Kandy, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock Tuk Tuk Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $40

Start at 6:30 am with Masi from Travel with Masi for a private day from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Matale. See the ruins atop Lion Rock, visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, then choose a Minneriya elephant safari or village tour. Transport and water are included, but entrance fees, lunch, and the safari jeep cost extra.

“Amazing tour guide! Masi was impeccable! Would definitely recommend for anyone to come and take a tour from him in Kandy!”

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