COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 5 most popular markets tours in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
Market tour and hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class in Colombo: choose dishes, cook a 5-course meal, learn etiquette, get recipes.
Most Popular“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”
Shop at Colombo market with Bobby, cook Sri Lankan classics at a family home, and eat with Lion beer and dessert for $35.
“A wonderful afternoon with Pradeep and Bob Marley. Cooking, chatting and eating great food we had learned to cook. All washed down with a cold Lion beer! Very highly recommended. Thank you Pradeep and Bob.”
Vegan cooking class in Colombo with a market tour, private chef guidance, and clay-pot dishes. Hands-on, customizable Sri Lankan flavors.
“Indeed, everything made inside the kitchen is from scratch, from the sauces, paste, fillings, and appetizers. The chef keeps the class small enough to have your hands in every process. He has a good knowledge about what he is doing. TRead more”
Shop Pettah Market with a chef, then cook Sri Lankan rice and curry at a Colombo studio with a private market-to-table 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 😊😊😊”
Colombo local market tour and cooking demo with lunch. Shop for ingredients, cook with a local family, and eat what you make.
“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…”
The city, the day trips and the long way round the island.
