COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 7 most popular shopping 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“Nim is a very relaxed gentle character who is very willing to engage and share. He met us promptly at the agreed meeting point. We shopped for ingredients at a nearby local market. Then transferred to his place for our cooking lessonRead more”
Shop at Colombo market with Bobby, cook Sri Lankan classics at a family home, and eat with Lion beer and dessert for $35.
“The tour was very well coordinated. We started at the market, where we bought different ingredients and even had the chance to pick some ourselves to suit our preferences for the cooking class. Afterwards, we went to the cooking course, where there were plenty of opportunities to talk to the guide about both food-related topics…”
Private 4-hour Colombo tour mixing top sights and smart shopping, with hotel pickup, a tailored guide, and major cultural stops.
“We rented a van for 6 people and had a wonderful day! Our guide Khan was so delightful! He was kind, polite, helpful, and knowledgeable . He took us to all the sites we wanted to see, and was with us every step of the way to help us or anRead more”
Private Colombo sights and shopping with temple stops, Galle Face Green, Kelaniya, and a Sri Lankan buffet lunch with pickup.
“good city tour, good driver and good lunch. We had limited time and only had the tour for four hours. Shopping was something we could not do, though the driver was more than willing to do this with us”
Vegan cooking class in Colombo with a market tour, private chef guidance, and clay-pot dishes. Hands-on, customizable Sri Lankan flavors.
“This cooking class with the rustic tour guide was my birthday gift from my husband as he knows that I love different cooking experiences. It was one amazing experience with fun and knowledge. We visited Colombo’s biggest vegetable Read 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…”
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