Colombo Local Food Tour
Price per person:
Adult: $40.00
Child: $20.00
- Experience the best of Sri Lankan cuisine on a unique food tour
Tour Starting Time
4:00 PM onwards
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Meals
Food and beverages mentioned in the itinerary
Journey Overview
- Hotel Lobby: Meet your driver/guide at the lobby of your hotel.
- Cruise Ship Passengers: Meet your driver/guide at the Lighthouse (350 meters from Port Gate No. 1 and Gate No. A1).
- Other Locations: We can pick you up from anywhere in Colombo.
- Taste a variety of Sri Lankan delicacies: From crispy hoppers to flavorful kottu roti and delicious seafood curries, our tour will introduce you to the best of Sri Lankan cuisine.
- Learn about Sri Lankan food culture: Gain insights into the history and traditions behind Sri Lankan food.
- Explore local markets and food stalls: Discover hidden gems and interact with friendly food vendors.
- Tailored to your preferences: Our tour can be customized to suit your dietary restrictions and preferences.
Embark on a gastronomic journey through Colombo’s vibrant food scene. Our local food tour offers a unique opportunity to savor the authentic flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine and discover hidden culinary gems.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of delicious dishes:
- King Coconut (Welcome Drink): Start your tour with a refreshing sip of this iconic Sri Lankan beverage, known for its sweet and slightly nutty flavor.
- Hoppers with Lunu Miris: Indulge in these crispy coconut pancakes served with a spicy chili flake condiment, a classic Sri Lankan breakfast dish.
- Kottu Rotti: Savor the deliciousness of kottu roti, a popular street food made with shredded roti, vegetables, and your choice of meat or egg.
- Pittu with Crab Curry or Babath Curry: Experience the unique flavors of Sri Lankan pittu, a steamed rice and coconut flour dish, paired with either a savory crab curry or a tangy babath curry.
- Curd with Treacle or Gulabjamun: Treat yourself to a sweet and creamy dessert of curd (yogurt) topped with treacle or gulabjamun, a deep-fried dough ball soaked in sugar syrup.
- Pure Ceylon Tea: Enjoy a cup of world-renowned Sri Lankan tea, known for its rich flavor and aroma.
- Isso Wade: Taste this traditional Sri Lankan fish curry, a flavorful and aromatic dish that showcases the country’s seafood cuisine.
Join us on this culinary adventure and discover the diverse flavors of Colombo!
- Private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver
- Water Bottle
- Welcome Drinks
- Food and Beverages mentioned in the itinerary
- All taxes
- Parking Charges
- Extra Foods and Beverages
You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours (1 day) prior to your scheduled tour for a full refund. If you need to cancel within 24 hours, please contact us as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Please note that cancellations made less than 24 hours before your tour may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Alex H2024-11-19 Colombo half city tour with alex The guide Mohamed was good and knew the places very informative and was a very goof helpful guide who was concerned with doing his job correctly Annie2024-09-26 Best tour in Colombo, an unforgettable experience! Excellent service, we really enjoyed the tour provided by Mohamed. He is very attentive, punctual, and easy to communicate. On top of this, an awesome photographer. Highly recommend the tour. Thank you Mohamed for the best day ever in Colombo! Amany R2024-09-23 Best city tour Mr Irfan was our Tuk Tuk pilot. He is so polite, courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. He showed us everywhere around, explained all spots we saw and gave us valuable tips. I will definitely keep his number for upcoming visits and I highly recommend him for the most enjoyable Tuk Tuk trios in Colombo. رويدا ا2024-09-12 A wonderful, enjoyable and safe trip. The driver is respectful, well-mannered and honest. I advise everyone to ride with him. Rowaida Al-Moussawi from Iraq. Mobile416408514202024-09-03 Personal Tuk-tuk pilot! First-timer to Colombo.. Thank you to Mr. Irfan, Tuk-Tuk Pilot who make himself available... breakfast to dinner, moving around every corner of Colombo, eating, shopping and sight seeing! Mobile416408514202024-09-03 Tuk-tuk is best way to move around !! The best way to tour and move around Colombo.. by Tuktuk.Really appreciate my Tuk-Tuk Pilot Mr. Irfan time.. always available from morning to night, go to every corners of Colombo city! Raiyan S2024-09-02 Great Exprerience My colleague and I traveled to Colombo for an official conference. We visited Galle Face Beach during our free time and met Mr. Irfan with his Tuk Tuk. Over the next three days, he guided us to various tourist attractions in Colombo, including the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Red Mosque, Lotus Tower, and Independence Square. He also introduced us to a local street food shop where we enjoyed delicious Mandy Biriyani. We found Mr. Irfan very modest and helpful, and his services were reasonably priced. We will seek his assistance again if we visit Colombo. We highly recommend the services of Zoom Tours. Abdullah S2024-08-26 Best tour guide Came to Sri Lanka for my summer break with my family, was enjoying with vacation with zoom tours Highly recommended and irfan was so helpful Cj2024-08-22 Amazing Friendly TUK TUK cum Guide We found Mohammad in the busy market and booked a day tour with him. It was reasonably priced. He gave a brief about the places we will visit and also asked our preference. We saw most of the main attractions in Colombo. He was also very knowledgeable and gave us a brief about all the places we visited. It was a very relaxed tour with no rush. Highly recommend Arafath D2024-08-22 Arafath Dawood When it comes to tour guides, finding the right one can truly make or break your travel experience. A top-notch guide should not only be knowledgeable about the destinations but also be engaging and passionate about sharing their insights. From my personal experience, the great tour guide Mr Irfan is like a storyteller who brings history and culture to life, making the journey not just informative but also incredibly enjoyable. His ability to connect with the group, adapt to different interests, and provide a seamless experience can truly elevate anyone’s trip. If you're in for a fantastic adventure, zoom tours is best pick!Load more
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