COLOMBO
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 10 workshops travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
A private Colombo cooking class where you make 10 Sri Lankan dishes with a home cook, then eat together for lunch or dinner.
Most Popular“Very interesting insight into Sri Lankan life and the important role food and cooking plays in daily life. Piumi is an excellent cook and teacher. I’m vegetarian and she showed me how to prepare and cook ten different vegetarian curries and the resulting lunch was delicious. Can very highly recommend this tour.”
Shop Colombo’s market with Chef Nim, learn Sri Lankan dining etiquette, and cook a 5-course feast in a private villa for $80.
“Nim was super kind and patient with me, as I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cooking. He was a gracious host in his own kitchen. I've learnt recipes that I can take back home and recreate for my family! Thanks Nim!”
A private 3-hour Sri Lankan cooking class in Negombo. Learn coconut milk, curry, rice, and dessert in a family home setting.
“Such a lovely cookery lesson — relaxed, hands-on and full of flavour. Loved learning how to make fresh coconut sambal and dhal together. A really enjoyable experience”
Shop Colombo ingredients with locals, cook Sri Lankan classics at a family home, then eat lunch and dinner. Pickup included.
“This is a wonderful cooking experience in a local Colombo home. It begins by visiting the outdoor market to select the produce and to sample some of the beautiful local fruits. We then went to Dhanuka’s family home. He and his wife were Read more”
Private vegan cooking in Colombo with market shopping, one-to-one coaching, and clay-pot Sri Lankan dishes you can actually recreate at home.
“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”
Private Sinhalese cooking class in Colombo with host Shasikala, optional Kirulapone Market shopping, and a meal you cook yourself.
“We had an amazing experience cooking with Shasi and her mum! They're both very kind, and both my mum and I agreed it was absolutely the best food we had in Sri Lanka. At the end Shasi also gave us some fresh herbs and ordered us tuk-tuk so we could be back home quickly and…”
Cook 10 Sri Lankan dishes and traditional desserts in Colombo with clay pots. Hands-on 3-hour private class, $50, mobile ticket.
“A real home, a real family, a really amazing meal. I met the entire family as we shared preparation and cooking duties for 10 (TEN) curries! If you have taken cooking classes in professional kitchens or air conditioned restaurants, prepare yourseRead more”
Private Pettah market-to-table cooking class in Colombo: shop produce and spices, cook breadfruit curry, then eat lunch or dinner.
“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.”
Negombo market to home kitchen: pick fresh spices and fish, cook classic Sri Lankan curries and sambols, and enjoy your meal. $70.
“I can highly recommend this experience. I really enjoyed firstly visiting the local market where fresh fish, vegetables and fruit were purchased before heading to a Sinhalese home to learn how to prepare an excellent meal involving multiple disRead more”
Try hands-on Sri Lankan jewelry making in Colombo. Learn setting and polishing, watch a pro demo, and take home jewelry.
“Was a great experience and enjoyed . Mr.Basith and his team were very knowledgeable and helpful . We had a great time .”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
