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Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 599 reviews
10/10
599 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy City Explore Tour Morning/Evenening Private Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.8/10
56 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 339 reviews
10/10
339 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Sigiriya To Kandy Drop Tour - Sri Lanka
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
10/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Luxury Day Trip from Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy Highlights
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
9.8/10
79 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy City Tour With Ambuluwawa Tower
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
9.8/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy City Tour From Colombo
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
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From Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower & three Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kandy Cooking Class With Nilu (Free pick up & Drop)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
10/10
45 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor
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Kandy Day Trip with Tooth Relic Temple & Unique Attractions
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Day Excursions to Kandy with Private Chauffeur
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All-inclusive)
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.6/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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I Day Kandy Heritage Culture Tour
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.8/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Kandy City Tour by TukTuk with Laka
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ella Day Tour from Kandy with tea factory
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Knuckles Mountains Range 8 hours day tours from Kandy city
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sigiriya & Dambulla: All-inclusive Day Tour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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09 Days Heritage Trails of Sri Lanka
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy To Dambulla and Sigiria City Full Day by Laka Tours
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
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From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.8/10
96 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All-inclusive)
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.6/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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09 Days Heritage Trails of Sri Lanka
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Sigiriya Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car / Van
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy to Knuckles: Overnight Trekking & Hiking Adventure
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy: Knuckles Mountain Range 2-Day Trekking Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Ella-Haputae Tea Plantation Safari By Tuk Tuk & Liptons Seat
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kandy: City Privat Guide Day Tour By Tuk Tuk
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
See all 12 activitiesSigiriya & Dambulla: All-inclusive Day Tour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy Tea Factory & Tea Testing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Sacred Tooth Tuk-Tuk Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves & Nalanda Heritage
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tuk-Tuk Tales of Kandy: A Sensory City Tour with Local Guide
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy: Heritage and Architectural by Tuk Tuk
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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From Kandy: Sigiriya & Dambulla Tuk-Tuk Heritage Adventure
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy Tea Factory visit & Tea Tasting with Pickup & Drop
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kandy to Ambuluwawa Tuk Tuk Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shows & concerts
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Private Kandy City Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.8/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Kandy City Tuk-Tuk Tour and Cultural Dance Show
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy: City Tour with Temple of the Tooth & Tea Garden
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: All-day Ambuluwawa and Kandy City Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy: Beer TukTuk City Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Exclusive: Overnight adventure camping in Knuckles & Meemure
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Kandy: All-inclusive Full-Day Tour in Kandy - Private
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Habarana: Pure Village Life and Cultural Experience Day Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Gampola
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gampola worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to experience the local charm and cultural hotspots or try regional foods and venture into nature, there are plenty of things to do in Gampola.
How do I spend a day in Gampola?
Ambuluwawa Temple and Suriyakantha Centre d'Art et de Culture are two good places to start your getaway adventures. Remember to check out the dining and retail options in Gampola while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Gampola?
Don't go home without checking out Ambuluwawa Temple, ranked the top tourist attraction in Gampola.
Is three days enough to stay in Gampola?
You can easily tour popular sights like Ambuluwawa Temple, Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Lankatilaka Vihara with a three-day getaway in Gampola. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so stick around longer and venture to Central Province.
What are some activities to do in Gampola with kids?
Whether you're travelling with young explorers or playful teenagers, a fun-filled itinerary makes all the difference. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Gampola with kids.
What to do in Gampola for adults?
Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Centre and Kandy Garrison Cemetery are just a couple of the things to do in Gampola. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Gampola?
In Gampola, Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre is a top spot for anyone wanting to enjoy the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the other neighbourhoods and green spaces, and ask a local tour guide for ideas. It's an easy way to discover the best free things to do in Gampola.
