Rustic Food Tour Colombo
Overview
Colombo has long been a culinary capital & the most culturally diverse city in Sri Lanka. From Plant foodies to meat eaters have a wealth of options in the City—including gourmet eats, street foods, traditional Sri Lankan foods, Sri Lankan immigrant foods, short eats and vegan & vegetarian foods. With Colombo food tour, you will experience Colombo`s food options that are as diverse as Colombo itself,
Our Colombo food tour is designed like a crash course for you to learn Sri Lankan cuisine, culture & history. We let you discover how Colombo has been built layer upon layer of cultural interactions in the history of 1500 years and how it enjoyed its diverse trade network from east to west in the economic belt of the silk route while having mouth-watering eats. Walk along the Local Markets and taste the various food types and open up your taste buds for some local street foods !
Our Colombo food tour is designed like a crash course for you to learn Sri Lankan cuisine, culture & history. We let you discover how Colombo has been built layer upon layer of cultural interactions in the history of 1500 years and how it enjoyed its diverse trade network from east to west in the economic belt of the silk route while having mouth-watering eats. Walk along the Local Markets and taste the various food types and open up your taste buds for some local street foods !
Inclusions
- Private Air Conditioned Transport
- Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
- All Local Taxes & Charges
- Port Pickup & Dropoff
- Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
- Lunch - Sri Lankan Traditional Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea - Ceylon Tea Tasting
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages - 1 Local Beer Per Person
- Entrance Fees
What to expect
Meet & Greet your Professional Guide from Colombo Port or your Hotel and start the Tour visiting the Cinnamon Garden,
Vibrant metropolitan atmosphere. You will always find something to do here whether you prefer outdoor recreation.
Visit the Pettah Local Bazaar,
Old English building with elegant architecture. You can take a walk around and see the architecture and the building prior to Colombo food tour. We will start walking down the main street which is well renowned for its immigrant foods. Yes, obviously, we will stop at several hidden places down the main street to taste those food and sweets.
From the capital city you head towards where the Colonial upper-middle-class dwellers settled, Cinnamon Garden, now predominantly occupied by government officials. Ideologically, what Colombo is for its occupants is defined by the culture of this area.
Stop At:
• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100 Sri Lanka
• Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
• Pettah Floating Market, Bastian Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka
• Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Colombo District Hindu Temple No.11/15, Kovil Street, Captain's Garden, Maradana, Colombo-10, Colombo 01000 Sri Lanka
Sample Menu
• Sri Lankan King Coconut
• Spicy Pickles
• Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch
• Sweet Eats & Short Eats
Vibrant metropolitan atmosphere. You will always find something to do here whether you prefer outdoor recreation.
Visit the Pettah Local Bazaar,
Old English building with elegant architecture. You can take a walk around and see the architecture and the building prior to Colombo food tour. We will start walking down the main street which is well renowned for its immigrant foods. Yes, obviously, we will stop at several hidden places down the main street to taste those food and sweets.
From the capital city you head towards where the Colonial upper-middle-class dwellers settled, Cinnamon Garden, now predominantly occupied by government officials. Ideologically, what Colombo is for its occupants is defined by the culture of this area.
Stop At:
• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100 Sri Lanka
• Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
• Pettah Floating Market, Bastian Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka
• Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Colombo District Hindu Temple No.11/15, Kovil Street, Captain's Garden, Maradana, Colombo-10, Colombo 01000 Sri Lanka
Sample Menu
• Sri Lankan King Coconut
• Spicy Pickles
• Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch
• Sweet Eats & Short Eats
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.