Colombo is a city of startling contrasts and extraordinary energy, a place where gleaming skyscrapers cast their shadows over colonial-era churches, where the incense of Buddhist temples such as Gangaramaya Temple mingles with the aromas of a dozen different street food traditions and where a walk of ten minutes can take you from the chic luxury of a designer mall to the teeming chaos of an open-air spice market with several centuries of history. This day tour provides an expertly guided introduction to the very best of Sri Lanka’s capital, moving through its cultural, historical and culinary highlights at a pace that allows for genuine exploration rather than hurried box-ticking. Food tastings at selected local favourites give you a direct and delicious introduction to Sri Lankan street food culture – from the ubiquitous kottu roti to delicate hoppers, tropical fruit juice and freshly prepared coconut snacks that define the city’s edible identity.