Explore Kandy's Buddhist heritage and royal history through guided tours of sacred temples, traditional crafts, and colonial architecture. Most tours include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and traditional dance performances. Best for: first-time visitors, culture enthusiasts, photographers.
What to Expect
Difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. Group sizes are typically max 15.
Our Top Picks
5 hand-picked activities for this trip
Buddhist Temple Circuit
Best for temple enthusiasts and architecture lovers
- Five temples spanning 600 years of architectural history
- Embekke's intricate wooden pillars and carvings
Colonial Kandy Architecture Tour
Best for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs
- Interior access to colonial administrative buildings
- Expert architectural analysis of adaptation techniques
Kandy Evening Cultural Experience
Best for visitors wanting evening entertainment with cultural depth
- Evening temple visit during active worship
- Authentic Kandyan dance with fire-walking finale
Royal Kandy Walking Tour
Best for travellers interested in traditional crafts and royal history
- Hands-on traditional craft workshops
- Walk through historic royal artisan quarter
Sacred City Heritage Walk
Best for visitors wanting comprehensive Buddhist temple experience
- Private access to restricted temple areas
- Participation in authentic evening prayer ceremony
Booking Advice
More on Kandy
For sights rather than tours, see the things to do in Kandy. The Kandy guide covers where to stay and how to get around.
We arrange all of these for our guests. Tell us which one and when you are in Kandy.