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Colombo Street Food Tour highlights

Try 5 to 6 different types of local Sri Lankan delicacies from local food streets
Get an in-depth knowledge of local food culture that influenced its development
A friendly story telling guide will be accompanying you throughout the food tour
Taste the authentic hoppers, pickles, & local beverages like King Coconut drink

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Galadari Hotel

64 Lotus Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

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If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 75.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

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Colombo Street Food Tour overview

Activity Location: Colombo

Activity Timings: 2 Hours & 30 Minutes

Activity Timings:

1:00 PM
5:00 PM

Meeting Point: Galadari Hotel, 64 Lotus Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

About Colombo Street Food Tour:

Apart from being the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a full package that offers you a plethora of things and activities that attracts a significant number of tourists throughout the year. Apart from being a tourist hub, Colombo is also famous for its food and flavours. The Colombo street food tour is the perfect place for a foodie to enjoy a wide variety of local delicacies that will make your mouth water. Book this unique Colombo food tour which is a unique chance to explore the tantalizing and vibrant history of the delicious food of the country. Get to learn about the cultural norms behind Sri Lanka’s most popular dishes.

About the Activity:

Arrive at the meeting point as per the time slots that you have booked.
Meet your tour guide at the famous Galadari hotel in Colombo and get briefed about the tour.
You'll be dwelling on local street vendors, restaurants, and watch the food being prepared on the streetside.
You'll understand about Sri Lankan culture, standards, and its cuisine, as you taste hoppers, pickles, try beverages like the King Coconut drink, etc.
Discover the attributes that make Sri Lankan cuisine set apart from the others, such as their variations in rice and curry, local favourites on cooking approaches, the spices used, and more.
After tasting the snacks, sit down to a proper good lunch or dinner to get a really great taste of the Sri Lankan cuisine.
End this tour by returning to your hotel with local sweets and explicit remembrances of the flavorful food of Sri Lanka.

How to reach?

The meeting point from which the tour will be commenced is the entrance of Galadari Hotel which is located at a distance of 2.5 km from the city center of Colombo city.

By Train: Closest train station is the Fort railway station, which is located at a distance of 1.2 km from the meeting point.
By Cab: The best way to get to the meet-up point is by local cab or tuk-tuk. There are many online and telephonic cab services available in the city.

Note:

Children aged 12+ will be charged at the same rate as adults.
Children aged 0-3 years are not permitted to join this tour.
Kids between the age group of 4-11 years can avail the child package.

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Colombo Street Food Tour faqs

How to use the booking voucher?

After you make a booking, it will take a maximum of 24 hours to confirm that we have received your request. After that, the voucher will be sent to your registered email ID. At the time of the tour, you can present the voucher on your mobile or a print out copy of it. Provided that you reached on the correct time and date specified on the voucher, you will then join the tour.

Which are the best street food markets in Colombo?

Colombo street food tour covers both street food stalls as well as renowned restaurants to explore. Here is a list of the best street food markets in the city:

- Isso Vader at the seafront: Make sure you try a few pieces of the bright orange colored spicy lentil cakes with deliciously cooked prawns when you are in Colombo. We guarantee you will not be able to eat just one.

- Galle Road: Several stalls and restaurants serve the finger licking string hoppers at Galle Road. The rice noodles are a popular breakfast food and are served with piping hot spicy curry and a cup of black tea.

Which food is famous in Colombo?

- Koththu: The delicious curry is made of leftover chappatis, spices, vegetables, and fish. It has slowly emerged as one of the most mouthwatering dishes in Colombo due to its flavor, texture and sheer delightful taste.

- Hoppers are made up of pancake bowls with your choice of filling inside. Sri Lankans like to use eggs as filling for breakfast, and spicy curry for dinner. Throw in your choice of sambols and chutneys, and you have an affordable snack that will blow you away.

What is the main food in Colombo? Where can I experience it?

Colombo food tour is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on one of the most famous dishes of the country - rice and curry. It is a versatile food available almost everywhere in Colombo, and you can customize it to your liking. Sour fish curry is a favorite among the locals, and chicken curry, dhal curry, and green jackfruit curry are among the most popular variations. You will be able to dig into this delicious dish on your food tour.

What can we eat in the floating markets in Colombo?

The floating markets, also known as Pettah Floating Market offers a selection of local cuisines from 92 stalls including a restaurant. You can find piping hot hoppers and a veritable selection of curries. Coconut King drinks are perfect to kill the heat. Thai and Japanese cuisines are also available, along with fresh seafood.

What is traditional Sri Lankan food?

Colombo street food tour will take you on a journey where you will get to taste various traditional foods, including curry, Koththu, hoppers, King Coconuts drinks, fruit pickles, and the famous local ice cream. Enjoy mouthwatering fish curry with rice, and dig into lamprais - a spicy dish consisting of meat flavored with sambal chilly sauce. Get egg hoppers for breakfast, and try the famous Koththu - also known as Sri Lanka’s hamburger.

Are there any Indian restaurants in Colombo?

Yes, there are many Indian restaurants in Colombo where you can enjoy Punjabi dals as well as biryani and sambars. Saraswathie Lodge on Galle Road is one such example. Dig into mouthwatering Indian cuisine at an affordable price. You can also check out Indian Chaat Corner on Haig Road if you are craving some spicy chaat. Indian Summer at Horton Place offers delightfully cooked and mildly spiced delicacies for those of you who prefer a fancy dinner.

Which are some popular cafes in Colombo?

Colombo food tour will take you through some famous cafes in the city. Cup Cafe is ideal for relaxing with a cup of tea or coffee after a day of sightseeing. At Barefoot Garden Cafe, you can delight in the laidback atmosphere while enjoying tasty desserts. Choco Luv, on the other hand, is famous for its milkshakes. It is a true paradise for those of you who have a sweet tooth. You can also check out Stirred Cafe for a luxurious space which serves tasty pizzas and burgers.

Are street food markets open during the night?

Yes, some of the food markets in Colombo are open at night. For example, Galle Face Green, which is also covered in the Colombo street food tour, is an open space that only truly comes to life at night. Incandescent lights hang from stalls of food and drinks. Dig into freshly fried chips, hot popcorn, and corn on the cob. You will also get to taste the crunchy deep fried shrimps and fish on a skewer.

Is Sri Lankan food spicy?

Sri Lankans believe that if it’s not spicy, it is not tasty. Most of the food you will find on roadside stalls and small chaat corners will be spicy. Sri Lankans add a variety of herbs and spices to their curries and seafood, and even the fruits are mixed with spices to make pickles. However, you can find mildly spiced food at fancy restaurants if you want.

What are some famous drinks in Colombo?

Coconut Arrack is a popular alcoholic drink in Sri Lanka which is made by fermenting the sap of coconut palm flowers. You can try the strong drink on its own, or you can make the flavor more palatable by mixing it with coke or lemonade. King Coconut drink is another famous drink which is made from thambili, or king coconuts which are sweeter than the ones found in India.

You will get to sample this delicious drink at the Colombo street food tour. The coconut water is often mixed with fruit juice for a refreshing drink during the summers. A freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea is also good for getting rid of exhaustion in the scorching heat.