Sri Lanka · MARKETS
The good market tours here go early: the dawn slots first, the reserved seats next. Below are the 10 worth planning a stop around, what each includes and where they differ.
Shop a Colombo market, cook five Sri Lankan dishes with Chef Nim, and learn local dining customs in a relaxed private villa class.
“We had a wonderful day with Nim touring the market and then creating our delicious Sri Lankan lunch at a private house outside the city. The market walk was fun and informative, and the setting for our cooking class was perfect next to a forRead more”
Cook Sri Lankan food in Madhu’s family home, shop a local market, learn traditional recipes, and enjoy a generous meal for $40.
“Cooking class was great. We picked out which veggies we wanted to cook at the market before heading to a very cute house and kitchen to cook. My group picked mainly vegetables I’ve never had before so it was a great learning experience. You end up cooking a ton of different dishes, where everyone contributes a little bit to each dish. I preferred this to everyone making their own dishes themselves since it means you get to try a lot more things.”
Cook Sri Lankan curry with Pradeep and Bobby, shop a Colombo market, enjoy Lion beer, and learn family recipes for $35.
“The whole morning and cooking experience was great I took a local friend and she was impressed I have recorded all the recipes and will do my best to replicate rhem at home”
Explore Negombo’s fish market, churches, temples, and Dutch Canal with a flexible private guide tour from $19 per person.
“Antonio was helpful, polite and knowledgeable. He drove us safely to all the interesting sights in Negombo. It was really good to get into an air conditioned car in between stops!”
Shop Colombo’s local market, cook Sri Lankan vegan dishes in clay pots, and learn spice secrets in a private five-hour class.
“My brother, my mother, and cousin who had traveled to Sri Lanka in celebration of her 50th birthday joined me in this cooking class. It was the best cooking class we’ve experienced. The Tour was started by visiting the market to pick up thRead more”
Cook 12 Sri Lankan dishes, shop for fresh vegetables, and share a village meal with a local family near Kandy for $48.
“To say we had a wonderful time wouldn’t do the experience justice. We were treated with respect and care throughout the whole afternoon. The food was beyond amazing. She is a great teacher, very patient and we learnt so much. The setting itself was incredible, in the jungle, in an outside kitchen near Kandy. I can’t recommend this more!! I did it as a surprise for my husband on our honeymoon, which was perfect. Thank you so much!!”
Shop Pettah Market with a local chef, then cook Sri Lankan curry, fish or meat in this private four-hour Colombo class.
“Piumi was amazing, we had a private cooking class in her home. Piumi was informative, engaging , fun. The food was exquisite, thoroughly enjoyed it and wield recommend. Thanks Piumi 😊😊😊”
Shop Colombo’s produce market, cook Sri Lankan dishes in a countryside home, and enjoy lunch on this friendly four-hour food tour.
“I first thank you, Roman and Delrin Vanhoff, mother and daughter who demonstrated excellent Sri Lankan cuisines and taught me how to cook them. Opposed to my stereotypical idea about Sri Lankan food that may use lots of oil, it is very healthy and tasty. I had afternoon programme and could not stay long enough to eat and chat with them. But I truly thank them for their Sri Lankan hospitality. One advices for GetYourGuide, it would be nice if the host family and a tourist could communicate beforehand about the selection of the ingredients. It would be sad if the tourist is not able to some of the cuisines…”
Shop a Colombo market, cook Sri Lankan food with a local woman, and enjoy lunch on this private six-hour shore excursion.
“We loved this tour. Travelling in the tuk tuk was fun and our drivers kept us safe. The market was great to see and we tasted some of the fruits. The farm stop was very interesting as was the ride getting there. We were made very welcome Read more”
Shop Galle markets with Kodi, cook Sri Lankan curries with Meena, then share lunch in their historic Dutch-era home.
“What a privilege to be welcomed into Kodi and Meena’s home to learn how to prepare and cook a delicious Sri Lankan lunch. Our trip to Galle’s Fish and Vegetable markets accompanied by Kodi was so much fun. So many varieties of fresh pRead more”
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