Kandy City guide Tour and day trip private luxury car and van

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Itinerary

1. 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.

   1 h

2. 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.

   10 minAdmission included

3. 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.

   10 minAdmission included

4. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

5. 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.

   30 minAdmission included

6. 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.

   45 minAdmission included

7. 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,

   30 min

8. 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.

   1 h

9. 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!

   2 hAdmission included

10. 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.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 69 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Absolutely Amazing Day Trip!

  We had a wonderful time exploring Kandy with this private tour. The service was top-notch from start to finish. Our driver was very professional, polite, and knew all the best spots to take great photos around the city. The luxury van was spacious and perfect for our journey. We loved how flexible the itinerary was, allowing us to enjoy each beautiful location at our own pace. If you want a smooth, stress-free, and premium travel experience in Sri Lanka, definitely book this tour!

  trentb793July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fun tour around kandy!

  ​Booking this private luxury car tour was the best decision we made for our trip to Kandy. The vehicle was extremely clean, comfortable, and well air-conditioned, which made the travel so relaxing. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, showing us all the beautiful historical sites while explaining the culture so well. As foreigners, we felt completely safe and taken care of throughout the whole day trip. It was worth every single penny. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!

  I1389SYjacobpJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent Private Luxury Kandy City Tour Experience

  We had an excellent experience with the Kandy City Guide Tour and day trip in a private luxury car and van. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The driver was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable about local attractions. Highly recommended for a smooth and enjoyable sightseeing experience in Kandy.

  386rayancJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Nice time in kandy

  We saw important places in kandy. Have a great trip to herbal and spices farm. Enjoyed our trip.

  VishaalandyJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Kandy tour

  It was the best trip we had. The tourist guide Dinesh was really helpful and polite. We enjoyed all places the temple tea factory botanical garden herbal garden tour everything was really nice.

  faizana651July 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Fun tour around Kandy

  We had a wonderful time and did so many fun things. I loved the dancing show at the end and the amazing views from the restaurant

  christeenf2020March 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Kandy

• Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 276 day trips we list in Kandy.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 276.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kandy

Kandy is the hill-country city of Sri Lanka, home to the Temple of the Tooth, a tree-fringed lake and a botanical garden among tea-covered hills.

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings until the British took it in 1815. It stands around an artificial lake, about 500 metres above sea level, in the Central Highlands. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site, holds a relic said to be a tooth of the Buddha, and pilgrims bring lotus flowers each day. Drummers and dancers perform at the shrine's rituals.

Top-ranked sights in Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Alagalla Mountain Range.

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