The 10 Tastings of Colombo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
Description
Eat your way through Colombo's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Cassave Chips and Masala peanuts Vegetarian Rotti. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Itinerary
Meet your host at Fort Railway Station, at the inquiries desk
Kickstart your day nearby with a tasty King Coconut that will give you energy!
Have a fresh (milk) tea on the street, and enjoy the vibe of the market
Go on a spicy adventure and try out various pickled fruit, nearby the Red Masjid. A bit further, taste the best chips you can get: cassava chips! Freshly made in front of you
Go for some delicious samosas!
Surprise your senses with some exotic fruit at the local market, near the old town hall
Enjoy the famous Lamprais or Kottu in a secret restaurant nearby
Discover many types of bananas and try out 3 different varieties at a place close by
End with a sweet delight: winter melon candy, at a place near the Church
An open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.[1][2]
Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
Reviews(72)
Great tour taking you into all different aspects of street food and Sri Lankan cuisine - our guide Dulshan was a knowledgeable and generous host! Couldn’t recommend this guide or tour more highly!
Deegoda was an excellent guide for what was supposed to be a food-focussed walk but ended up as something completely different. We had 3 mobility-challenged parents with us and Deegoda was very accommodating of their needs, the endless delays to the schedule and also helped us book tuk tuks and vans to move around. He completely changed the schedule to make it easier for our group while entertaining us with stories and anecdotes. He was also very clear with his communication beforehand and throughout. Highly recommended.
Normally I wouldn’t use Viator as they ripped us off in Mallorca but I couldn’t find with locals in Sri Lanka! Turn out Viator used with locals Priyantha. If you can get him it’s a must! So knowledgeable kind and went above and beyond! Visitor doesn’t do that only with locals!
We were waiting outside the pickup point for an hours the tour operator Priyantha did not respond to us and he did not answer his phone
Hi Babar, We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the lack of communication from our tour operator. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we are taking this feedback seriously to address the issue with Priyantha directly. We are reviewing the situation to ensure it does not happen again and truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Best wishes, Withlocals Team
Our lovely guide waited more than half an hour for us to find the right location (there are 2 YMA's in Colombo - stay close to Fort!). Then we roamed the streets and markets and learned about all the types of street food, which set us up for the rest of our 2 wk stay in Sri Lanka. Helpful foodie insights shared! :)
This food market tour with Priyantha was excellent and exactly what I was looking for. We walked through the Pettah neighborhood and market and stopped along the way to try something or look at a cultural site. Priyantha was a great guide and would definitely recommend for others!
Very disappointing food tour in Colombo. It was only 1 and a half hours instead of 3 hours. We had very little food and were made to start half an hour early as our guide Muditha was obviously going out after with friends.We could not recommend this tour. We have done many food tours in many cities all round the world and this was rated the worst.
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand that the shortened tour and the limited food offerings were disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will review the tour structure and ensure that future guests receive a more fulfilling and timely experience. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, as they help us improve. Best regards, Withlocals team
We had a great time on our food tour. Priyantha was very knowledgeable on all aspects of Sri Lanka. On the walking tour he made sure that we had every opportunity to try a range of tasty Sri Lankan fruits and street food specialties. He could not have been more helpful and offered us advice for the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Do not book this. The guide never showed up. We waited 20 minutes, whatsapped, called 3x absolutely no response and was not in an okay or safe neighborhood. We reached out to TripAdvisor - no response no help from anyone or anything. It completely ruined our day and left a huge hole with no back up. Viator and TripAdvisor should take down this advert immediately as you do not want to be stuck in an unsafe location with no help no response and no feedback. DO NOT BOON
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with "The 10 Tastings of Colombo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour." We sincerely apologize for the guide not showing up and for the safety concerns you encountered. Ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for our guests is a top priority, and we are deeply sorry this was not the case. We routinely check the safety of meeting point neighborhoods to ensure guest security. However, we regret the distress this situation caused. If you have not yet received your refund, please contact us directly at info@withlocals.com with your booking ID. We will investigate this issue further and address it promptly. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Best regards, Withlocals team
So much fun! We tried food from stalls and shops we would never have tried. Amazing tastes. Fabulous commentary from our guide. Fully recommend. Bring a healthy appetite. You will eat so much food!!!
