Things to do in Peradeniya
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Kandy City Explore Full Day Tour , Like a Local
P545
per adult
Private Kandy City Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide
P237
per adult
Day Excursions to Kandy with Private Chauffeur
P5,775
per traveler
From Sigiriya To Kandy Drop Tour - Sri Lanka
P2,542
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 348 reviews
10/10
348 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 85 reviews
9.8/10
85 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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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 55 reviews
10/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Sigiriya To Kandy Drop Tour - Sri Lanka
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 37 reviews
10/10
37 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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Kandy to Ambuluwawa Privates Tuk Tuk Guided City Day Tours
9.8 out of 10 with 111 reviews
9.8/10
111 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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Spice Garden & Tea Factory Group Shore Excursion
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Kandy : Tea Making Experience Tour with Free Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Five Peaks Cloud Forest Adventure
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
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Private day tour kandy to nuwara eliya tea plantation
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Exclusive knuckles Camping Tour from kandy
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.8/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tuk Tuk Tour: Tea Factory & Highlights
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations Tasting, Waterfalls & Adventure
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
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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Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (10 Days)
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
Free cancellation available
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Kandy City Tour by TukTuk with Laka
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult
Sri Lanka Heritage & Tea Country 3-Day Tour
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
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Udawalawe Safari Tour - Hotel Pick-up and Transfers Including
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Classes & workshops
See all 60 activitiesKandy Cooking Class With Nilu (Free pick up & Drop)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 55 reviews
10/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
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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Srilankan Cooking class by FFL kandy
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Eco Village Tour with Cooking Program
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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Sri Lankan Village Cooking Class in Kandy with Hotel Transfers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Kandy: Traditional gem & Jewelry making workshop with pickup
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Nutmeg Plantation Tour with Kamatha Lunch
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kandy: Polonnaruwa Day Tour, Medieval Capital Discovery
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
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Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Class in Kandy with Local Family
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Nuwara Eliya or Ambewala Raiway Station drop Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
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Spa & wellness
See all 32 activitiesKandy : Tea Making Experience Tour with Free Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sri Lanka: 15-Day Yoga, Wellness and Culture Tour
Activity duration is 15 days
15d
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
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy City Tour With SoltaHiro
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
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From Downsouth: 3-Day Anuradhapura, Sigiriya & Kandy Tour
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
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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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7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy & Ella
Activity duration is 7 days
7d
Free cancellation available
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per traveler*
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From Kandy: Pinnawala Elephants & Ambuluwawa Tower Day Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kandy: Nutmeg Plantation Tour with Kamatha Lunch
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Kandy: 2-Hour Spiritual Journey
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 11 activitiesKandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 85 reviews
9.8/10
85 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Uppuveli Beach: Pigeon Island Snorkeling Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Trincomalee: Whale & Dolphin Safari Tour with Expert Guides
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.8/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sri Lanka: 15-Day Yoga, Wellness and Culture Tour
Activity duration is 15 days
15d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kithulgala Adventure Day Tour from kandy (Private tour )
Free cancellation available
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From Kandy: Kelani River White Water Rafting Day Trip
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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Kandy: White Water Rafting & Adventure Sports in Kitulgala
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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From Kandy: Kithulgala Guided WaterRafting Day Tours
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kandy: Kitulgala Abseiling Adventure & Nuwara Eliya Drop-off
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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From Kandy: Kithulgala White Water Rafting Adventure
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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What to do in Peradeniya
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peradeniya worth visiting?
Peradeniya has a unique mix of culture, attractions and local charm. Whether you're into history, nature or traditional cuisine, there are many things to enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Peradeniya?
Once you've checked off top attractions like Royal Palace of Kandy and Kandy Lake, spend some time enjoying Peradeniya's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Peradeniya?
Don't leave without checking out Royal Palace of Kandy, rated the top tourist attraction in Peradeniya.
Is three days enough to stay in Peradeniya?
Three days in Peradeniya is plenty of time to enjoy the city's leading attractions. Many guests spend two days on average. Royal Palace of Kandy, National Museum and Temple of the Tooth are top-rated sights. Like to discover more? Stick around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots such as Central Province.
Is Peradeniya a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you plan to do and see in Peradeniya. Several key sights, such as Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and New Ranweli Spice Garden, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander around some of Peradeniya's best neighborhoods, Anniwatta is 5 kilometers away from downtown, while Hantana is 3 kilometers away from the city center and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Peradeniya with kids?
Deciding what to do in Peradeniya with kids is easier than ever. Whether you're taking a trip with toddlers or teenagers, there are plenty of family-friendly sights and activities to keep everyone entertained here.
What to do in Peradeniya for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of things to do in Peradeniya for adults including Kandy Garrison Cemetery and Kandy War Cemetery.
Are there free things to do in Peradeniya?
In Peradeniya, Kandy Lake is a top spot for anyone looking to enjoy the city without taking their wallet out. Also, check out the local parks and neighborhoods, and speak with a local tour guide. It's a great way to learn about the best free things to do in Peradeniya.
